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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

The purpose of this solicitation amendment is to update: 1) Section I clause 52.217-7, 2) Section J Attachment J-30, 3) Section L.3.5 and 4) Section L.3.7.3

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

S 1 30

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 04-Jun-2020

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 N0002421R5211

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

22-May-2020

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, X 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

04-Jun-2020

CODE

NAVAL SEA SYSTEMS COMMAND

1333 ISAAC HULL AVENUE SE

WASHINGTON NAVY YARD DC 20376

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

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

N0002421R5211

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION I - CONTRACT CLAUSES

The following have been modified:

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

(NAVSEA VARIATION I) (SEP 2009)

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:

Latest Option Exercise Dates:

CLINs DATE 0004 6 Months after Contract Award 0005 6 Months after Contract Award 0006 6 Months after Contract Award 0007 6 Months after Contract Award 0008 6 Months after Contract Award 0009 6 Months after Contract Award 0010 6 Months after Contract Award 0011 6 Months after Contract Award 0012 6 Months after Contract Award 0013 6 Months after Contract Award 0017 6 Months after Contract Award 0018 6 Months after Contract Award 0019 6 Months after Contract Award 0021 120 Months after Contract Award

0022-0024 6 Months after Contract Award 1004-1013, 1017- 1018 14 Months after Contract Award

1022-1024 14 Months after Contract Award 2004-2018 28 Months after Contract Award 2022-2024 28 Months after Contract Award 3004-3018 42 Months after Contract Award 3022-3024 42 Months after Contract Award 4004-4018 56 Months after Contract Award 4022-4024 56 Months after Contract Award 5004-5018 70 Months after Contract Award 5022-5024 70 Months after Contract Award 6004-6018 84 Months after Contract Award 6022-6024 84 Months after Contract Award 7005-7018 98 Months after Contract Award 7022-7024 98 Months after Contract Award 8005-8018 112 Months after Contract Award 8022-8024 112 Months after Contract Award

9005-9018 120 Months after Contract Award 9022-9024 120 Months after Contract Award

(End of clause)

SECTION J - LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS

The following document(s), exhibit(s), and other attachment(s) form are part of this contract:

Name / Attachment # Description / Title Exhibit A Contract Data Requirement List (CDRL) DD Form 1423 Exhibit B Contract Data Requirement List (CDRL) DD Form 1423, TDP

J-1 LCS Freedom Notional Ship Schedule J-2 LCS Independence Notional Ship Schedule J-3 LUSV Notional Ship Schedule J-4 Work Breakdown Structure J-5 Cost and Software Data Reporting (CSDR) Plan J-6 Resource Distribution Table (RDT) J-7 Contract Security Classification Specification, DD Form 254 J-8 PEO IWS 8.0 Configuration Management Plan (CMP) J-9 Test Observation Report (TOR) Classification

J-10 LCS Freedom Cybersecurity Checklist J-11 LCS Independence Cybersecurity Checklist J-12 LUSV Cybersecurity Checklist Notional - DRAFT**** J-13 LCS Freedom CS Element Installation Control Drawing(x) J-14 LCS Independence CS Element Installation Control Drawing(x) J-15 LUSV CS Element Installation Control Drawing(x) J-16 LCS Freedom CS Interface Control Drawing(x) J-17 LCS Independence CS Interface Control Drawing(x) J-18 LUSV CS Interface Control Drawing(x) J-19 LCS Freedom Baseline Diagrams J-20 LCS Independence Baseline Diagrams J-21 LUSV Baseline Diagrams J-22 LCS Freedom CS Cybersecurity Test Procedures(x) J-23 LCS Independence CS Cybersecurity Test Procedures(x) J-24 LUSV CS Cybersecurity Test Procedures(x)

J-25A Data Rights** J-25B Data Rights Buy-out** J-26 Small Business Subcontracting Plan** J-27 Personnel Definitions*** J-28 Government Furnished Information (GFI) List J-29 Performance Incentive Fee Plan J-30 Past Performance Questionnaire, A001* J-31 Unclassified Terms of Use Agreement* J-32 Bidder’s Question Submittal Form* J-33 Sample Staffing Plan* J-34 Pricing Evaluation Workbook*

J-35 Press Release Form* J-36 DD Form 1921, Cost Data Summary Report* J-37 DD Form 1921–1, Functional Cost-Hour Report*

*TO BE REMOVED AT AWARD

**TO BE INCORPORATED AT AWARD

***TO BE MODIFIED AT AWARD TO REMOVE TAB “Staffing Plan Definitions” AND TO BE RENAMED AS “Key Personnel” ****TO BE REVISED AT DATE SPECIFIED IN ATTACHMENT J-28 AS “LUSV Cybersecurity Checklist” (x)TO BE PROVIDED AFTER AWARD AT DATE SPECIFIED IN ATTACHMENT J-28

SECTION L - INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND NOTICES TO BIDDERS

1.0 GENERAL INFORMATION

IMPORTANT: In order to be considered for contract award under this procurement, the Offeror shall possess a Defense Security Service SECRET facility clearance with SECRET personnel clearances and SECRET safeguarding capability, all issued by the United States Government. SECRET facility physical construction must meet the requirements as defined in DoD 5205.07-M Vol 3.

For proposal purposes, the estimated date of Award is July 2021. The Government reserves the right to award sooner or later if necessary. The start and end dates will be updated accordingly upon Award.

For the purpose of this requirement, Small Surface Combatant (SSC) is defined as Littoral FREEDOM and INDEPENDENCE variant Combat Ships (LCS), and Large Unmanned Surface Vehicles (LUSVs).

The Government will not entertain any proposed revisions to the terms and conditions contained in this solicitation submitted as part of Offeror’s proposals, including any attachment or 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.

Each Offeror is required to submit a proposal that is sufficiently detailed and complete to fully demonstrate an understanding of, and compliance with, all of the requirements of the solicitation. Proposals shall contain only material directly related to this acquisition. Offerors shall submit all information required by this solicitation.

Offeror’s proposals shall be based on the requirements contained in this solicitation (including those documents, exhibits, and other attachments to the solicitation identified in Section J). Offerors shall submit a proposal encompassing all of the line items listed in Section B of this solicitation. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE

INSTRUCTIONS OR CONFORM TO ALL REQUIREMENTS OUTLINED IN THIS SOLICITATION

MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF THE OFFEROR’S PROPOSAL.

Proposals submitted in response to the solicitation must contain a complete description of all pertinent aspects of the effort proposed by the Offeror. 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.

General statements such as, “the Offeror understands,” “the Offeror can or will comply with the requirements,” “standard procedures will be used,” “well-known techniques will be used,” or statements which merely paraphrase the solicitation in whole or in part do not constitute compliance with the requirements for proposal content. Data previously submitted, or presumed to be known (e.g., data or services previously submitted or performed for the

Government) cannot be considered as part of the proposal unless explicitly incorporated into the proposal.

Discussions of each topic in the proposal shall exhibit continuity and logical progression.

In the event that any portion of the proposal is written by anyone who is not an actual employee of the Offeror submitting the proposal, the Offeror shall furnish a certificate attesting to this, which must be signed by an authorized official of the Offeror and shall indicate the person’s name, employment capacity, the name of this person’s firm, relationship of that firm to the Offeror, and which portion of the proposal was written by that person.

The Government plans to use Government contractor, CACI, to provide a secure source selection facility. If an Offeror has concerns with the firm listed above assisting during the evaluation process, please advise the PCO in writing no later than ten (10) days after issuance of the solicitation.

1.1 GOVERNMENT-WIDE POINT OF ENTRY (GPE)

This solicitation will be made available only through the Internet on the BETA SAM website (https://beta.sam.gov/).

From time to time, the Government may post additional information to the BETA.SAM website relating to this solicitation (e.g. responses to questions, solicitation amendments, etc.). It is the responsibility of prospective Offerors to monitor the BETA.SAM website for any such information.

1.2 COMMUNICATIONS WITH THE GOVERNMENT

Unless otherwise specified, the Naval Sea Systems Command Procuring Contracting Officer and Contract Specialists are the sole Government points of contact for this acquisition.

Ms. Sheila Utz Procuring Contracting Officer sheila.utz1@navy.mil

(202) 781-2486

Ann Thompson

Contract Specialist ann.e.thompson1@navy.mil

(202) 781-0844

Kevin Richter Contract Specialist Kevin.richter@navy.mil

(202) 781-4211

1.3 AVAILABILITY OF ATTACHMENTS AND BIDDER’S LIBRARY

The Government will make available to Offerors a Bidder’s Library containing information to assist in the preparation of a proposal. The Bidder’s Library will also contain certain solicitation attachments that cannot be posted to the GPE. Documents in the Bidder’s Library may contain technical data whose export is restricted by the Arms Export Control Act (Title, U.S.C. Section 2751 et seq. or Executive Order 12470).

To request access to the Bidder’s Library, please submit a request via email to the PCO and Contract Specialist identified in L.1.2 above. Please reference the name of your company and “N00024-21-R-5211 Bidder’s Library Access Request” (without quotes) in the subject line of the message. In the body of the email, provide the name and email address of a company individual who will receive a secure download link for the Bidder’s Library materials. If the Government has already granted your company access to the Bidder’s Library for this procurement, please indicate this also in the body of the email.

The Government will verify the request for access. Upon successful verification, the Government will provide a copy of a Terms of Use Agreement (TOUA) that must be signed by an authorized representative of the prospective Offeror and returned to the Government. Upon receipt of a duly executed TOUA, the Government will provide via email to the designated company representative a secure download link for the Bidder’s Library. Over the course of mailto:sheila.utz1@navy.mil mailto:Kevin.richter@navy.mil the procurement, the Government may provide Bidder’s Library updates or additional materials to the same designated company representative.

The deadline to request access to the controlled solicitation documents and Bidder’s Library shall be the same as the deadline to submit bidder’s questions regarding this solicitation.

1.4 SUBMISSION OF QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS

Offerors shall submit written questions and comments related to this solicitation using the Bidder’s Question Submittal Form (Attachment J-32) for this solicitation. For ease of Government review and to minimize response time, Offerors shall submit this form in the original file format. Do not convert the form to Portable Document Format (PDF). To ensure the Government understands the context of the question, Offerors shall detail the applicable document name, document date or version, page, paragraph, clause or other specific citation to which the question applies. Information contained in the Government’s responses to bidder’s question shall not supersede any information contained in the solicitation (including amendments). In the event of a discrepancy between a response to a bidder’s question and the content of the solicitation, the latter shall take precedence.

Offerors shall not submit comments, questions, or inquiries to any Government representative other than the Contracting Officer and Contract Specialists identified herein.

The Government intends to distribute bidder questions and associated responses via public posting to the BETA.SAM website. However, any question or response that contains classified or controlled unclassified information will not be posted publicly, but rather will be posted in the bidder’s library or sent directly to those Offerors who have an executed TOUA and meet the security requirements detailed herein.

In the event that a prospective Offeror wishes to submit a comment or question that the prospective Offeror believes addresses a subject that is specific or proprietary to the Offeror, then the Offeror shall mark the question accordingly on the submission form and provide justification to support its claim. If the Government concurs with this identification, the Government will respond only to that potential Offeror. If the Government does not concur with this identification, it will inform the submitting Offeror and will not provide any further response. The Offeror may resubmit the question without the proprietary marking.

Offerors shall submit in accordance with this section any questions or suggestions related to the terms and conditions of this solicitation prior to the deadline for questions.

The deadline for receipt of questions is 20 Calendar days after the date the original solicitation was issued (See Block 5 of the Standard Form 33). Any questions received after this date may not be answered prior to receipt of proposals.

1.4.1 UNCLASSIFIED QUESTIONS

Submit written unclassified questions related to this solicitation via email to the PCO and Contract Specialists identified in Section L.1.2 above. Reference “N00024-21-R-5211 Question from [name of Offeror]” (without quotes or brackets) in the subject line of the message.

1.5 SOLICITATION SECURITY CLASSIFICATION

This solicitation is unclassified, although some information provided in conjunction with this solicitation may be classified. OFFERORS SHALL NOT PLACE ANY CLASSIFIED INFORMATION IN ANY PORTION OF

ITS PROPOSAL.

1.6 AWARD WITHOUT DISCUSSIONS

Pursuant to the provision under this section entitled FAR 52.215-1, “Instructions to Offerors – Competitive Acquisition,” the Government intends to award a single contract on the basis of a proposal submission without conducting discussions with Offerors, but reserves the right to conduct discussions per FAR 15.306 “Exchanges with Offerors After Receipt of Proposals” if determined by the Contracting Officer to be necessary. Each Offeror shall submit only one proposal. No alternate proposals will be accepted, and the submission of multiple proposals will result in rejection of the proposal. Therefore, each Offeror’s proposal submission shall contain the

Offeror’s best terms from a price and technical standpoint. However, the Government may contact any, all, or a limited number of Offerors with questions concerning their proposals as permitted under FAR Part 15. Upon the conclusion of discussions, if they occur, the Government will request Final Proposal Revisions (FPRs) from all Offerors still within the competitive range.

2.0 GENERAL PROPOSAL INSTRUCTIONS

The completion and submission to the Government of an offer shall indicate the Offeror’s unconditional acceptance of the terms and conditions in the solicitation.

The Government encourages Offerors to contact the PCO and Contract Specialist via email to request an explanation of any aspect of these instructions as outlined in Section 1.4 above.

Offerors shall take care to submit a legible, neat, orderly, concise and comprehensive proposal. Elaborate brochures or artwork, expensive paper or bindings, or expensive visual or presentation aids beyond those sufficient to present a complete and comprehensive proposal are unnecessary. Clarity is essential. The use of brochures shall be minimized and if used will count against page limits.

2.1 PROPOSAL STRUCTURE, FORMAT, AND PAGE COUNTS

Offerors shall structure proposal submittals such that the required content is organized as follows:

VOLUME

TITLE

PAGE LIMIT

PAPER

ORIGINAL

PAPER

DUPLICATES

ELECTRONIC

COPIES

I Technical Approach Elements 1-4 60 Total 1 1 3

Element 5, Sample Problems 25-page limit per problem 1 1 3

II Management Approach 25 1 0 3

III Supplemental Information None 0 0 3

IV Data Rights None 1 0 3

V Past Performance See Note 1 1 0 3

VI Cost/Price Proposal None 1 0 3

VII SF 33/Completed Contract None 1 0 3

Note 1: The total page limit for this volume will vary depending on the number of subcontractors for which the Offeror must provide past performance information. The past performance narrative for the Offeror shall not exceed five (5) pages in length. The past performance narrative for applicable subcontractors shall not exceed two (2) pages in length for each subcontractor. Therefore, the page limit for this volume shall be (5 + 2x), where x represents the number of applicable subcontractors. For further details, see the instructions for Volume V.

Each Offeror shall submit paper hard copies and separate electronic copies on CD-ROM or DVD media in the quantities specified above. All copies shall contain the same information and format as the original. See Section 3.0 and subparagraphs under this section for proposal content that must be submitted solely on electronic media and omitted from the paper versions, including the original and any copies thereof.

Offerors are advised that the quality of information contained in a proposal is significantly more important than quantity. In this respect, Offerors shall strictly observe the page count limitations for each volume. Pages in excess of the applicable page count limit will be removed by the PCO from the back of the respective volume prior to evaluation and shall not be read or evaluated by the Government. It is not necessary to supply the maximum number of pages allowed for each volume; fewer pages may be submitted. Offerors shall organize proposal content sections using index pages or tabbed index divider pages with clear cross-referencing to the table of contents. All pages shall be consecutively numbered within each volume (e.g., 1,2,3,…), with the exception of the Cost/Price Volume. For the Cost/Price Volume only, pages must be numbered consecutively within each section, but page numbering may restart at the beginning of each section.

Section L.3.0 identifies specific items, if any, that will be exempt from the page count limitations set forth above. In addition, the following proposal content will be exempt from the page count limitations:

• Cover letter

• Table of contents

• Title pages

• Index pages

• Tabs

• Glossary

• J-25A and J-25B - 7017 Assertions List, 7028 Assertions List, Supplemental Information Statement, Commercial Restrictions List, Non-Standard or Commercial Licenses Attached to the Commercial Restrictions List (Volume IV)

When evaluating an offer, the Government will consider how well the Offeror complied with these instructions. The Government will consider any failure on the part of an Offeror to comply with these instructions to be an indication of how the Contractor will comply with contract requirements during contract performance. Therefore, the Government encourages Offerors to contact the Contract Specialists via email (and cc: the PCO) to request an explanation of any aspect of these instructions as outlined in Section 1.4 above

2.2 BINDING, LABELING, AND PACKING

Offerors shall pack and submit all proposal binders in cardboard (or equivalent) boxes that may be lifted and handled manually. Offerors should observe a reasonable maximum weight for each box and avoid overloading any single box. Boxes must be sequentially numbered with the box numbers marked on all sides of each box, and written on all sides of the outside wrapper, if necessary. Submit all copies of electronic media in a single box. If submitting more than one box, include in one of the boxes a master packing list summarizing the contents (i.e., volume number, copy number, and volume name) of each box, by box number. These packing instructions also apply to all subcontractor submissions.

Offerors shall submit all volumes in three-ring binders with index tabs or tabbed index divider pages separating each section. Each proposal section shall start on a new page. Each volume shall contain a table of contents that lists the sections, subsections, and page numbers. Each volume shall also include a glossary explaining all abbreviations and acronyms used.

Offerors are responsible for the condition of delivered proposals. Binders and their contents that are broken apart or received in a disorderly fashion will be reassembled by the Government in a manner with expeditiousness as the rule. The Government is not responsible for proper reassembly of such binders. Thus, binders may not be reassembled as originally sent.

The first page of each proposal volume shall display the information required by FAR 52.215-1(c)(2) and shall also contain the volume number, volume title, security classification level of the volume and serial/copy number. If an Offeror wishes to restrict the disclosure or use of its proposals, the Offeror shall use the legend permitted by FAR 52.215-1(e) and prominently indicate the specific pages and paragraphs that contain proprietary information. Each page of an Offeror’s proposal shall be labeled with the Offeror’s name, solicitation number and date corresponding to the date of the proposal.

All information relating to contract cost or pricing data shall be included only in the section of the proposal designated as the Cost/Price Proposal Volume. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL OFFERORS INCLUDE CONTRACT COST AND PRICING DATA IN VOLUMES I THROUGH V. In the event that cost and pricing data are included in Volumes I through V, that data will be excluded from the evaluation.

2.3 ELECTRONIC VERSIONS OF PROPOSALS

Unless otherwise stated in this solicitation, Offerors shall ensure that electronic versions of proposals do not contain any substantive information not included in the paper versions. In the event of a discrepancy between the paper version and electronic version of a proposal, the electronic version will govern. Electronic proposal submissions and supporting information shall be submitted on CD-ROM or DVD media in a format that can be accessed using a standard PC-compatible CD-ROM/DVD drive. The Government will not accept submissions on any other electronic media, such as flash memory cards or USB flash drives. All files submitted to the Government shall be compatible with Microsoft Office 2016. A duplicate set of all proposal files in PDF format may be submitted only as a supplement to the Microsoft Office format files. All viewgraphs shall be submitted in Microsoft PowerPoint format.

All spreadsheets shall be submitted in Microsoft Excel format with all mathematical equations used for calculations visible and traceable. All text and proposal narrative shall be submitted in Microsoft Word format. All schedules shall be submitted in Microsoft Project format. No fields or documents may be password protected. Offerors shall not embed sound or video files into the electronic files. All Microsoft Excel files shall be completely readable and editable such that the Government may readily ascertain the validity of the pricing or other data contained therein.

All data and tables shall be submitted in a printable format. All Adobe Acrobat files shall be word-searchable.

Each CD-ROM/DVD shall be labeled with the solicitation number, proposal volume number and title, the Offeror’s name, date of submittal, security classification level, serial/copy number, any restrictive marking permitted by the FAR (See FAR Part 15), and “Source Selection Information – See FAR 2.101 and 3.104.” The Offeror shall also submit a hardcopy directory listing with each CD-ROM/DVD submitted.

All unclassified CD-ROMs/DVDs shall be marked “Unclassified.” Separate files shall be used to enable rapid retrieval of all contents, including exhibits, appendices, and attachments, if any. Each volume shall be organized into directories within the CD-ROM/DVD that duplicate the volumes and partitions used in the paper version of the proposal. Prior to submittal, the Offeror shall screen all CD-ROMs/DVDs to ensure that the media does not contain computer viruses or other malware.

2.4 PAGE SIZE AND FORMAT

The narrative material in each proposal shall be single-spaced, typed, or printed in 12-point Times New Roman font.

Paper, excluding foldouts, shall be 8 1/2 × 11 inches (standard letter size) with a minimum margin of 1 inch around the page. Text within tables, diagrams, pictorial charts, or graphic material may use no smaller than 8-point font in Times New Roman or Arial typeface.

Every section, figure, and table shall be numbered; paragraphs within sections do not need to be numbered.

Proposal material shall be presented on double-sided pages only and in a single column on each page in accordance with FAR 52.204-4. Each double-sided page counts as 2 pages. Foldout sheets may be used for charts and graphs where necessary to depict organization, layout, or implementation schedules. Foldouts shall be uncomplicated to preserve clarity. 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 not exceed 11 × 17 inches. Each non-blank side of a foldout page will count as two (2) pages for page count purposes. Foldouts for the entire proposal are limited to a total of 20 foldout sheets. Foldout sheets contained in the Cost/Price Proposal (Volume VI) do not count towards the 20 foldout sheet limit.

2.5 PROPOSAL SUBMISSION

Proposals in response to this solicitation shall be submitted to the Government no later than the time specified in Block 9 of the SF 33. “Local time” shall refer to the time zone for Washington, DC.

Telegraphic offers, facsimile offers, or offers submitted by electronic commerce will not be considered. Any proposals received through these means will be deleted or destroyed. Furthermore, the Government will not consider telegraphic, facsimile, or electronic commerce modifications of offers, or withdrawals of offers.

HARDCOPY SUBMISSION

The preferred method of response is by overnight delivery service, such as FedEx, UPS, or DHL. Do not use the United States Postal Service.

All copies of the proposal shall be submitted to the PCO at the address below.

Commander Naval Sea Systems Command Attn: SEA 02564 (PCO Name as stated above) 1333 Isaac Hull Ave SE Mail Stop 2040 Washington Navy Yard, DC 20376-2040

N00024-21-R-5211

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2.6 MAJOR SUBCONTRACTOR PROPOSALS

For the purposes of this solicitation, major subcontractors are defined as a supplier or subcontractor who is responsible for or whose effort is proposed to be 10 percent or greater of any contract line item. Major subcontractors may submit proposals or supporting information directly to the Government. The prime Offeror shall be responsible for the timeliness of any major subcontractor submissions. Failure to submit major subcontractor proposals by the proposal due date may render the entire proposal, including the prime Offeror's proposal unacceptable. All subcontractors that do not meet the definition of major subcontractor are minor subcontractors.

3.0 PROPOSAL CONTENT REQUIREMENTS

Offerors shall provide the information requested in the following paragraphs in the volumes indicated. If additional information is provided in other volumes or sections, Offerors shall provide clear references to the location in the proposal where the information may be found.

An Offeror’s proposal shall be sufficiently detailed to enable Government evaluation board members to make a thorough evaluation against specific factors established in Section M, and to arrive at a sound determination as to whether or not the prospective Offeror will be able to perform in accordance with the stated requirements.

Discussions of each topic in the proposal shall exhibit continuity and logical progression. Data shall be organized to enable Government personnel to thoroughly evaluate the proposal. A concise, legible, neat, orderly and comprehensive proposal is required. The Government does not assume the duty to search for data to cure problems it finds in proposals. Failure to conform to all requirements of this solicitation may form the basis for rejection of the proposal.

3.1 VOLUME I: FACTOR 1 – TECHNICAL APPROACH

Do not include cost or price information in this volume. The information contained in this volume shall enable Government personnel to thoroughly evaluate and arrive at a sound determination of whether or not the proposal meets the requirements of the solicitation. To this end, this volume shall be specific, detailed, and complete enough to demonstrate clearly and fully that the Offeror understands the solicitation’s requirements for accomplishing the efforts and technologies involved. Proposals may include block diagrams, flow diagrams, sketches, drawings, schematics, and interface descriptions required to describe the Offeror's proposed concept. The technical section must show how the Offeror proposes to comply with the Government's requirements and must include a full explanation of the methodology and procedures used. The Offeror must also identify and evaluate any risks associated with the Offeror’s proposed approach and propose mitigation steps to minimize the Government’s risk in accepting the Offeror’s proposed solution.

The Offeror must clearly state any and all assumptions made in developing the proposed solution. The Technical Approach Volume shall address the following topics, or elements:

3.1.1 ELEMENT 1: COMBAT SYSTEM (CS) SHIP INTEGRATION

The primary focus of this contract will be to ensure CS Elements are successfully integrated into the FREEDOM and INDEPENDENCE LCS variants as well as the Large Unmanned Surface Vehicle (LUSV).

It will be the responsibility of the SSC CS SI&T Contractor to integrate components for the following warfare areas:

• Anti-Air Warfare (AAW)

• Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW)

• Anti-Surface Warfare (ASUW)

• Command, Control, & Communication (CCC)

The SSC CS SI&T Contractor shall ensure that the CS Enclave is integrated with the shared boundary interfaces in accordance with the FREEDOM LCS Baseline, INDEPENDENCE LCS Baseline, and LUSV Baseline Diagrams, Attachment J-19, Attachment J-20, and Attachment J-21 respectively. The Offeror shall provide the expertise required in the integration, installation, and test of CS equipment in the LCS and LUSV ships in the areas as identified in the Section C SOW. The proposal shall include the following areas in detail:

a. Demonstrate the process for providing resolution of element, multi-element, and CS hardware, and interface and conducting engineering analyses and performance of CS related specialized testing, which includes, but is not limited to: antenna array, signal processor, Topside structure, Electro Magnetic Interface (EMI)/EMC, Radiation Hazard (RADHAZ), and safety.

b. Demonstrate the process for performing feasibility studies in order to be able to provide recommendations for incorporation of the results into the combat elements.

c. Demonstrate the process for analyzing Topside and below deck CS equipment in order to be able to provide recommendation(s) for any design changes.

d. Demonstrate the process for tracking environmental test status and test discrepancies for LCS and LUSV CS equipment.

e. Demonstrate the process in performing an on-site engineering review of CS test documentation prior to commencement of industrial testing and the process for validating of shipboard test documentation before it is required to be executed in the shipyard in support of stage testing.

3.1.2 ELEMENT 2: WATERFRONT INTEGRATION AND TEST

The successful Offeror will be responsible for the activation, test, and delivery of a fully integrated and ready CS at the end of a ship’s availability. As a result, the Government will expect the successful Offeror to deliver, at the end of the test program, a warship fully capable in the following warfare areas:

• Air Warfare (AW)

• Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW)

• Anti-Surface Warfare (ASUW)

• Command, Control, & Communication (CCC)

The Offeror shall provide on-site resident and temporary duty (TDY) personnel at the Shipyards and Ship Builder’s facility as members of the LCS and LUSV Test Team to perform the integration and testing of CS equipment in LCS and LUSV Class Ships in the areas identified in the Section C SOW. The Offeror shall provide details to demonstrate the application of the stage testing approach detailed in NAVSEAINST S9095 AD-TRQ-010/TSTP, Total Ship Test Program Manual. The proposal shall address the following areas in detail:

a. Demonstrate the process in reviewing new CS designs in order to be able to propose changes and improvements to be made within the ship’s availability to reduce ECPs and SCDs to LCS and LUSV CS.

b. Demonstrate the process to optimize resources in order to provide flexibility to solve problems without sacrificing quality, completeness, or increasing cost across LCS and LUSV hulls in various stage of planning and design. Provide specific relevant examples and historical data/metrics to support the proposed methods.

c. Demonstrate the approach in performing CS Test schedule, coordination, and test to verify the installation, operability, integration, and functionality of the LCS and LUSV CS.

d. Demonstrate the approach in conducting cybersecurity testing to include pre-software installation, software load verification, and system functional tests.

e. Demonstrate the process for cybersecurity verification scanning of the CS Enclave for software and hardware.

f. Demonstrate the Offeror’s process to monitor and record each stage of testing as it occurs and discuss in detail how the Offeror will efficiently maintain test records and perform analysis on test results.

g. Demonstrate the process the Offeror will use to develop and validate the Test Procedure prior to shipboard use.

Provide specific relevant examples and historical data/metrics to support the proposed method.

3.1.3 ELEMENT 3: INTEGRATION SYSTEMS ENGINEERING

The SSC CS SI&T Contractor will study, investigate, and resolve issues related to the physical integration of LCS and LUSV CS and its components, and manage the engineering efforts for CS SI&T including areas of topside and below deck design, cabling, power, cooling, alignment and environmental qualifications. The proposal shall demonstrate the following areas in detail:

a. Topside and below deck Design: Describe the Offeror’s method to complete topside and below deck studies.

As new systems are added, or components changed that require topside and below deck space, the contactor will be asked to provide recommended locations and installation plans. Describe in detail the topside and below deck space considerations to add new systems or components change and the current instructions that will impact placement.

b. Cabling: All components and systems interface through cables. Describe in detail the Offeror’s process for selecting cable types. Demonstrate the Offeror’s understanding of cabling that is approved for shipboard use and the standards and requirements for shipboard cabling.

c. Alignment: Demonstrate the Offeror’s understanding of the current process(es) for weapon and sensor alignment in accordance with SW225-A0-010/ALIGNMENTTHEORY Revision 4, dated 1 June 2003, the Combat System Alignment Theory. Demonstrate how the Offeror will improve the current Government existing process(es) (SW225-A0-010/ALIGNMENTTHEORY, Revision 4, dated 1 June 2003) for weapon and sensor alignment.

d. Ships Power and Cooling: Power and proper cooling is required for the complex components of the CS to function properly. The successful Offeror will be responsible for maintaining configuration and understanding of the power and cooling to the components of the LCS and LUSV CS. Describe the process to analyze CS elements power and cooling requirements. Provide specific relevant examples for maintaining configuration of the power and cooling to the components of the LCS and LUSV CS.

Describe in detail the importance of adherence to environmental qualifications for the LCS and LUSV CS.

Additionally; explain the technical approach to analyze new CS elements and the requirements to meet environmental qualifications within the Military Standards. MIL STDs are available using Defense Logistics Agency’s ASSIST database at http://quicksearch.dla.mil.

3.1.4 ELEMENT 4: PERSONNEL

a. Staffing Plan: The Offeror shall complete and provide Attachment J-33, Sample Staffing Plan in Volume III

(excluded from page count), Supplemental Information that demonstrates how the Offeror shall provide staffing in order to fulfill all requirements of the SOW. The Notional Labor Mix Category chart below is the http://quicksearch.dla.mil/

Government’s recommended labor mix. The personnel being proposed shall meet the minimum requirements as specified in Attachment J-27 at the proposal due date.

The Offeror shall:

1. Propose a staffing plan that is consistent with the Offeror’s technical approach, as described in Volume I.

2. Propose a staffing plan that is clearly traceable to the Cost/Price Proposal Volume (Volume VI). The

Government Estimated Labor Mix Category for Level of Effort (LOE) CLINs is provided below. The Offeror shall propose each LOE CLIN using the required Government Estimated Hours for each CLIN.

3. Propose a Staffing Plan that clearly identifies the labor skill mix (i.e., junior, mid-level, and senior personnel) for each labor category identified, and this mix must align with the Cost Volume and the below Notional Labor Mix Category chart.

4. Identify any implementation risks (including risks transitioning the staff into the SSC CS SI&T role) and propose steps to mitigate these risks. In addition, provide an explanation (if used previously) of whether the techniques and methods identified for risk mitigation have been successfully used by the Offeror.

5. Propose a ramp up schedule of personnel. Provide a timeframe when staffing actions will be completed to fully support the contract.

b. Key Personnel: The Offeror shall use Attachment J-27, Key Personnel Definitions, which includes the Government’s Key Personnel labor categories to assist in the development of the Sample Staffing Plan, Attachment J-33. The Offeror shall provide a resume under Volume III, Supplemental Information, for each individual identified as Key Personnel. For any Key Personnel who does not currently work for the Offeror or Major subcontractor, the Offeror shall provide documentary evidence of the individual’s availability to support these requirements (e.g., work agreements, contracts, or letters of intent).

The Offerors shall only propose Key Personnel resumes for individuals that, at the time of proposal submission, the Offeror has a good faith expectation of providing at award. Additionally, the Government considers the submission of Letters of Intent for proposed contingent Key Personnel to be material to the proposal since these Letters of Intent demonstrate the Offeror's ability to hire personnel with the qualifications bid at the salary proposed. The minimum experience requirements shall be met at time of proposal due date and not be projected at the time the efforts are required to be performed.

c. The Government recommends the use of the Notional Labor Mix Category chart below in configuring the proper mix for each LOE CLIN. The Offeror can deviate from the chart below, but the Offeror shall provide a narrative for each of the CLINs being deviated to support the proposed mix and explain how the deviated mix meets the requirements. However, the Offeror shall not deviate from the labor categories listed below and the skill level requirements provided in Attachment J-27. The Offeror shall also use the Position Title as listed in Attachment J-27.

If the Offeror has a different labor category or position title, the Offeror shall use the closest category/position title provided by the Government.

NOTIONAL LABOR CATEGORY MIX

CLIN Description Program/Project /Operations

Management

System/Electrical/Mechanical /Software/Industrial/Test

Engineer

Financial/Business Support/Admin

0004-0007 & Opt CLINs

LCS & LUSV CS Space Arrangement, CS Installation and Interface Control Drawings, Ship Installation Drawings

20%

70%

10%

0008-0010 & Opt CLINs

LCS & LUSV CS Ship Integration Engineering and Test Planning

60%

0011-0013 & Opt CLINs

LCS & LUSV CS Waterfront Integration and Test

10%

2014-2016 & associated Opt CLINs

LCS & LUSV Post Delivery and Post Industrial CS Test and Trials Support

15%

15%

0017-9017 Engineering Services

10% 80% 10%

3.1.5 ELEMENT 5: SAMPLE PROBLEMS

The Offeror shall provide a detailed solution to demonstrate its applied knowledge, understanding, and process required in planning and execution of the waterfront test program via the three (3) Sample Problems listed below.

Provide solutions regarding the technical challenges presented in the sample problems and discuss how the Offeror would solve the technical challenges. These Sample Problems are not to be priced in the Cost Volume of the proposal and will not be evaluated for cost realism purposes. These sample problems represent the type of work that may be performed under this solicitation. However, these sample problems do not necessarily reflect or detail the complexity of the work to be performed under this solicitation and they are not a commitment from the Government to implement or execute in the future obligation. The proposed solutions, processes, methodology detailed in the sample problems responses should be the same processes/methodology discussed in the proposed Technical Approach. The Sample Problems are as follows:

1) Sample Problem 1: CS Test Program Management Methodology Describe the methodology and processes the Offeror would implement to manage the CS Test Program.

Describe how the Offeror would coordinate and communicate with the Shipbuilder, Shipyard, Program Office, PARMs and other stakeholders regarding test procedure development, test execution and changes to the test plan schedule and Test Sequence Network. Include descriptions of tools, repositories, or resources planned to be utilized to manage and execute the test program. Describe methodology used for tracking planned test schedule versus the actual performance of the test program. Describe the Offeror’s process to improve the test program over the life of the contract and incorporate lessons learned for future test programs.

2) Sample Problem 2: LCS Waterfront Integration and Test During Stage 5 integration testing, midway through the test, the Combat System Display Console indicated that TRS-4D RADAR and MK-160 GFCS interfaces have failed. Describe the process of identifying specific failures and correcting the failed CS interfaces. Include an alternative approach for resolving the situation to complete the integration testing with minimum impact to the test schedule.

3) Sample Problem 3: LUSV Waterfront Integration and Test During system integration testing, the remote operations center sent an engagement order and LUSV failed to receive and process the engagement order. Describe the process of identifying specific failures and correcting the issues. Include an alternative approach for resolving the situation to complete the integration testing with minimum impact to the test schedule.

3.2 VOLUME II: FACTOR 2 – MANAGEMENT APPROACH

Do not include cost or price information in this volume. This volume shall address the following topics, or elements:

3.2.1 ELEMENT 1: MANAGEMENT PLAN

The Offeror shall not submit the entire Management Plan with the proposal, but only provide a proposed approach in detail for the items below. The Offeror shall provide the following:

a. Organizational Structure and Chart: This shall include details on the positions of authority, responsibility to identifying and resolving problems, and communication flow on the management of the overall work with Subcontractors, PEO IWS, other Department of Navy warfare centers, and other third-party organizations (Original Equipment Manufacturers).

b. Provide the proposed management approach to operating the overall contract work and multiple Technical Instructions under a coherent and collaborative management teaming structure. Describe how the approach eliminates stove-pipe efforts, including efforts with Government activities (such as DoN Warfare centers), and avoids the need for dedicated management and separated teams for the implementation of each Technical Instruction.

c. Data Management: Demonstrate experience with Contractor data management, and the ability to provide the Government team with timely and easy to locate documents. Explain how the Offeror would share information with the Government and other designated Contractors.

3.2.2 ELEMENT 2: MANAGEMENT PROCESS

3.2.2.1 COST PERFORMANCE

The Contractor shall comply with the requirements of the Earned Value Management System as indicated in DFARs clause 252.234-7001 and 252.234-7002 of the contract. The Contractor shall provide documentation that the EVMS has been determined by the Cognizant Federal Agency (CFA) that it complies with the guidelines in the ANSI/EIA-748. If the Offeror proposes a system that has not been determined in compliance with ANSI/EIA-748, the Offeror shall submit a comprehensive plan for compliance with ANSI/EIA-748.

The Offeror shall describe in detail the processes it uses to monitor and control costs, including:

a. EVMS Management Procedures: A written description of the management procedures that will be used and maintained in the performance of the resultant contract.

b. EVMS Matrix: A matrix that correlates each guideline in ANSI/EIA-748 to the corresponding process in the Offeror’s written management procedures.

c. Identify Subcontractor EVMS: The Offeror shall identify the subcontractor that EVMS requirements will apply.

d. Non-EVMS Management Procedures: A written description of the management procedures that will be used and maintained in the performance of any resultant contract to monitor and address cost performance for non-EVMS contract efforts

e. Subcontractor Compliance: The process the Offeror will use to determine subcontractor compliance with

ANSI/EIA-748.

f. Management Reserve (Budget): Identify how Management Reserve (budget) will be handled when technical, schedule, cost, resource, and management risks are realized during the performance of SOW.

g. CSDR Reporting: Describe in detail the…