N00024-21-R-6410-0002.pdf

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.

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 13-Jul-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 N0002421R6410

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

24-Jun-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, 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

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WASHINGTON NAVY YARD DC 20376-2060

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SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

The following items are applicable to this modification:

Q&A

# Date Document Page

Section/

Paragraph Question

Proposed Action/Change

Answer

7 7/2/2021 RFP 135

Section L, L- 219-H001

The solicitation states “Offeror shall submit as part of its proposal a subcontracting plan in accordance with the clause entitled "Small Business Subcontracting Plan" (FAR 52.219-9).”

If the offeror/Prime submitting a response is a certified small business, is a Small Business Subcontracting Plan still required to be submitted with the response?

N/A Please refer to

FAR 52.219-

9(a)

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Section L, 1.0 General Instructions

The solicitation clearly states “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. FAILURE

TO FOLLOW THE

INSTRUCTIONS OR

CONFORM TO ALL

REQUIREMENTS OUTLINED

IN THIS SOLICITATION MAY

RESULT IN THE

GOVERNMENT DEEMING

THE PROPOSAL AS

UNRESPONSIVE.”

Will the Government permit bidders to submit an Executive Summary and/or other additional information deemed necessary with our response?

N/A

All proposals must comply with the requirements of the RFP.

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Section L.2.2 Proposal Structure and Page Limits

The solicitation states “For Volume II (Past Performance), each of the past performance submissions (maximum of 3 total) shall be no more than 5 pages (total maximum of 9 pages).

If an Offeror submits 3 contracts at 5 pages each that will equal 15

N/A See

Amendment pages for Volume II. Is it possible that the total maximum of 9 pages is incorrect as currently reflected in the solicitation?

10 7/2/2021 RFP 139

Section L2.2 Proposal Structure and Page Limits

The solicitation states “Every paragraph, figure, and table shall be numbered.”

Is it acceptable to reflect the Paragraph numbering in the margin area of the pages of the response in order to maximize writing area?

N/A

Paragraph number in margins is permitted however tables and figures should be titled with their respective numbers.

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139, 141, and

Section L.2.2 Proposal Structure and Page Limits;

Section L.4.1.1 Element A –

UBA

Technical Performance (Vol I);

Section L.4.4.2.3 Section 1.3 (Vol IV)

Attachment L-7, Matrix of Specifications for the MMUBA, is called out in three different sections of the solicitation. The solicitation refers to Attachment L-7 as a compliance matrix (but it does not cover all requirements), a required form for the Technical Volume (Vol I), and a required form for the Administration Volume (Vol IV). Will the Government please clarify where they would like Attachment L-7 included in our response?

It is recommended that the Government maintains placing

Attachment L-7 in Vol IV –

Solicitation as this is not page limited.

See Amendment

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and

4.1.2 Element

B – Certification and Production (Vol I);

Section L.4.4.2.3 Section 1.3 (Vol IV)

Attachment L-5, Delivery Schedule, is called out in two different sections of the solicitation. It is requested to be filled out for both the Technical Volume (Vol I) and the Solicitation Volume (Vol IV).

Will the Government please clarify where they would like Attachment L-5, Delivery Schedule included in our response?

It is recommended that the Government maintains placing

Attachment L-5 in Vol IV –

Solicitation as this is not page limited.

Attachment L- 5 is required in both sections

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L.4.1.5.3 Key Personnel

It is requested that Offerors provide resumes for the three Key Personnel positions described in the solicitation. May Offerors also provide resumes of team members holding additional primary support roles on the program?

N/A

Resume's should be limited to those requested in Section L

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Section L.4.2 Volume II Past Performance

The solicitation states “The Offeror shall submit at least one

(1) and up to three (3) descriptions of previous Government contracts which are most relevant to the effort required by this solicitation.”

Can NAVSEA please confirm that contract references can include experience from both the Prime and major Subcontractors/UBA OEM of a bidding team?

N/A

A minimum of 1 past performance example must be for the prime offeror.

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Section L.4.3.3 Offeror’s Accounting System

The solicitation states, "the Government reserves the right to delay the contract award until the Offeror’s accounting system has been audited and deemed acceptable by DCAA or DCMA."

Can you confirm a DCAA audit will be required if a Prime offerors accounting system has not previously been audited by the DCAA?

N/A Please refer to section L 4.3.3

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Attachment L-3 and Attachment L-4

Please clarify where the Government would like Attachments L-3 and Attachment L-4 placed in our response (ie., appendix to Volume IV)?

N/A See

Amendment

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION L - INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND NOTICES TO BIDDERS

The following have been modified:

Instructions, Conditions and Notices to Bidders

1.0 GENERAL INSTRUCTION AND INFORMATION

Each Offeror shall prepare and submit a proposal that is sufficiently detailed and complete to demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of – and compliance with – all of the requirements of this solicitation. Proposals shall contain all of the information required by this solicitation and must encompass all of the line items set forth in Section B. 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. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE

INSTRUCTIONS OR CONFORM TO ALL REQUIREMENTS OUTLINED IN THIS SOLICITATION MAY

RESULT IN THE GOVERNMENT DEEMING THE PROPOSAL AS UNRESPONSIVE.

A proposal 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 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 of proposal content.

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, and which portion of the proposal was written by that person.

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.

Notifications regarding this solicitation will be made available only through beta.sam website at https://beta.sam.gov. From time to time, the Government may post additional information to the beta.sam website relating to this solicitation. It is the prospective Offeror’s responsibility to check the website for any such information.

1.1 Communications with the Government

Unless otherwise specified, the Offerors shall submit all communications regarding this solicitation via email to the cognizant Naval Sea Systems Command Contracting Officer and Contract Specialist, who are the sole Government points of contact for this acquisition:

1.1.1 Contracting Officer

Mr. Roy Williams roy.williams@navy.mil

1.1.2 Contract Specialist

Ms. Valeria Giberti valeria.giberti@navy.mil

1.2 Submission of Questions and Comments

Offerors may electronically submit questions requesting clarification of solicitation requirements using the Bidder’s Question Submittal Form (Attachment L-1). Offerors shall submit this form in the original, editable file format. Do not submit the form in Portable Document Format (PDF). To ensure that the context of the question is clearly conveyed, Offerors shall detail the applicable document name, document date or version, page, paragraph, clause or other specific citation to which the question applies.

Offerors shall submit comments, questions, or inquiries only to the Contracting Officer and Contract Specialist identified in this solicitation. Do not submit communications to any Government representative other than the Contracting Officer or Contract Specialist. Only questions transmitted electronically will receive a response. The Government is not obligated to respond to all submissions. Although every effort will be made, the Government makes no guarantee that all questions will be answered. No information contained in the answers to bidder’s questions shall supersede any information contained in the solicitation.

In the event that a prospective Offeror wishes to submit a comment or question that the prospective Offeror believes it 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 assertion. If the Government concurs with the assertion that the question contains proprietary content, the Government will respond only to that prospective Offeror. If the Government does not concur, it will inform the submitting prospective Offeror and will not provide any further response. The prospective Offeror may resubmit the question without the proprietary information, or provide further justification of the Government’s consideration.

The deadline for receipt of questions is 20 calendar days after solicitation date listed in Block 5 of the SF 33. Any questions received after this date may not be answered prior to receipt of proposals.

UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL OFFERORS SUBMIT CLASSIFIED QUESTIONS. In the event classified questions are received, the Government will not respond.

Please note that pursuant to FAR 52.215-1, the Government intends to award contract(s) based upon the initial proposals. Therefore, the Offeror’s proposal shall contain the Offeror’s best terms from a price and technical standpoint. The Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if the Procuring Contracting Officer (PCO) determines them to be necessary. 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. Offerors shall be offered a reasonable opportunity to correct or resolve such weaknesses, deficiencies, and risks and to submit such technical and cost information, or other revisions to their proposals, that may result from such discussions. At the end of discussions, if they occur, 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.

2.0 PROPOSAL PREPARATION REQUIREMENTS

Offerors shall carefully read the proposal preparation requirements outlined in this section. If any aspect of these instructions require clarification, the Government encourages Offerors to submit an inquiry using the process outlined in paragraph 1.2 of this section.

2.1 Proposal Guidelines

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.

Offerors shall take care to submit a legible, neat, orderly, concise and comprehensive proposal. Descriptions within each section of a proposal should be self-contained so as to minimize the need to refer to the other sections of the proposal. Where the need to refer to other sections exists, such references must clearly identify the applicable page and paragraph number. The Government is not responsible for locating missing or improperly referenced data.

Elaborate brochures or artwork, or expensive visual or presentation aids beyond those sufficient to present a complete and comprehensive proposal are unnecessary.

UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL OFFERORS SUBMIT CLASSIFIED INFORMATION. In the event classified information is found anywhere within sections of the proposal, the proposal will be collected and destroyed and will be determined to be non-compliant.

2.2 Proposal Structure and Page Limits

In presenting material in these volumes, Offerors are advised that the quality of information is significantly more important that quantity. In this respect, the page limitation must be strictly observed. 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 with clear cross-referencing to the table of contents. All pages are to be numbered sequentially and indexed pages 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.

Electronic proposal submissions and supporting information shall be submitted via DoD Secure Access File Exchange (SAFE) suitable for reading on a standard PC. All view graphs shall be in Microsoft PowerPoint 2016.

All spreadsheets or mathematical computations (cost data) shall be in Microsoft Excel 2016 format and shall be working versions, including formulas and computations. NOTE, SUBMISSION OF LOCKED SPREADSHEETS MAY DEEM PROPOSALS INELIGIBLE FOR AWARD. All text shall be in Microsoft Word 2016 or searchable Adobe Acrobat Portable Document Format (PDF). All schedules, including Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), shall be in Microsoft Project 2016.

The narrative material should consist of the following:

Proposal shall be typed or printed in a font with the type no smaller than size 12 Times New Roman font on standard 8-1/2 x 11-inch paper.

Text line spacing shall be single spaced. One-inch minimum margins on each side, including top and bottom are required.

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

Fold out pages may be used for diagrams, charts or graphic material only and may not exceed 11 inches by 17 inches. Of the stated page count limitation, 25 of the pages may be fold out pages in the Volume I Technical Proposal submission. There is no limit on the number of fold-out pages in Volume III Cost/Price Proposal. Fold out pages may only include narrative sufficient to describe the diagram, chart, or graphic material.

For Volume II (Past Performance), each of the past performance submissions (maximum of 3 total) shall be no more than 5 pages (total maximum of 15 pages).

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 I – Technical Proposal page limitation) prior to the evaluation of the proposal and those removed pages will not be reviewed or evaluated. Pages will not be removed from the index or from any appendices provided at the back of the proposal. Proposal material 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 double-sided page counts as 2 pages.

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

Volume / Title Page Limit Electronic Submission Via DoD SAFE I. Technical/Management 110 1 II. Past Performance 15 1 III. Cost/Price Proposal None 1 IV. Solicitation Package None 1

Note 1: The total page count identified excludes Appendix Documents specified in the table below, the table of contents, and pages that do not contain any material that are marked “Intentionally Left Blank.”

The following shall be provided in the front of each volume:

Table of Contents, Tables, and Figures. The Table of Contents should include all numbered and titles 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 introduces, uncommon, or specialized.

Offerors shall structure appendix documents as follows:

Appendix Documents Volume Document Page Limitation

I Table of Contents Unlimited I Quality Assurance Plan Unlimited I 3 Resumes 5 pages each (15 pages total) I DFARS 252.227-7017 Data Rights List Unlimited I DFARS 252.227-7028 Data Rights List Unlimited I Supplemental Information – Noncommercial Technical Data, Noncommercial Computer Software, Noncommercial Computer Software Documentation

Unlimited

I Commercial Technical Data, Commercial Computer Software, and Commercial Computer Software Documentation Government Use Restrictions

Unlimited

II Cure Notices, Show Cause Letters, or Letters of Concern for the contracts provided by the Offeror under Past Performance

Unlimited

III Contractor Self-Assessment Unlimited

2.3 Special Proposal Receipt

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.

Offerors wishing to submit a proposal in response to this notification shall notify the Contracting Officer and Contracts Specialist identified as points of contact on this solicitation no later than three (3) business days prior to the proposal deadline of this solicitation and no earlier than fourteen (14) calendar days prior to the proposal deadline. The Offeror shall provide a 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.

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.

In the rare event the DoD SAFE portal is down or inaccessible, an Offeror shall immediately notify the cognizant Contracting Officer for the solicitation via e-mail prior to the solicitation closing date and time. The Offeror shall also contact the DoD SAFE helpdesk to register a help ticket/notice that the portal is down or inoperable prior to the closing time and date. In the rare event of a portal malfunction, arrangements must be made with the Contracting Officer cognizant for the solicitation prior to the solicitation closing date and time in order to submit a proposal electronically outside the portal. Failure to submit a complete proposal prior to the solicitation closing date and time may render the proposal late and unacceptable.

3.0 PROPOSAL VALIDITY

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 and shall remain valid for 180 days after the due date for receipt of proposals. “Local time” shall refer to the time zone for Washington, D.C.

Responses not received at the place and time specified in Block 9 of the Standard Form 33 will be considered late, as defined by FAR 52.215-1.

4.0 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 can be found.

Information presented shall appear in the proposal in the same order it appears under the description of each proposal volume below.

4.1 VOLUME I: TECHNICAL/MANAGEMENT PROPOSAL (Factor 1)

4.1.1 Element A – UBA Technical Performance

Offerors must demonstrate that their proposed UBA meets the minimum requirements defined in Section J, Attachment 1 (System Performance Specification for the Multi-Mission Underwater Breathing Apparatus). Offerors shall complete Attachment L-7 (Matrix of Specifications for the Multi-Mission Underwater Breathing Apparatus) Element A, and proposals that fail to demonstrate that their proposed UBA meets the minimum requirements defined in the performance specifications may be rated “Unacceptable” for Factor 1 and may not be considered for contract award.

The Offeror’s proposal shall:

a. For each performance specification listed in Section J, Attachment 1, describe the proposed UBA’s performance against that specification, and provide objective quality evidence for the proposed UBA’s performance against the specification, including testing and validation performed.

b. For each performance specification listed in Section J, Attachment 1, provide a synopsis of previous testing (development and/or operational), including the number of trials, duration of events, number of units tested, and test results with findings and recommendations.

The proposal shall also demonstrate the Offeror’s specific knowledge, capabilities, and approach to perform all aspects of the tasks in accordance with Attachment J-1 and the Statement of Work (SOW) contained in Section C.

The Offeror shall provide sufficient details and convincing rationale that addresses how the Offeror intends to meet the requirements. Offerors shall assume that the Government has no prior knowledge of its facilities, capabilities, or experience. The Offeror shall assume that simply rephrasing the Government’s requirements will indicate a low confidence that the requirements are understood.

The Offeror shall include sufficient details to permit a complete and accurate evaluation of the proposal. The proposal must demonstrate the Offeror’s understanding of the requirements and the feasibility of the approach to meet those requirements. Clear identification is the sole responsibility of the Offeror. Offerors shall identify technical uncertainties and assumptions in meeting the requirements set forth in this solicitation and provide specific courses of action for their resolution. Offerors are cautioned that failure to provide the necessary information may result in their ratings being downgraded accordingly.

The Offeror shall respond to the requirements of L-227-H001 SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT AND CMMI OR

EQUIVALENT EXPERIENCE (NAVSEA) (OCT 2018).

4.1.2 Element B – Certification and Production

Offerors shall fill out Attachment L-5 and propose a delivery schedule for all production hardware to include a date for each initial unit with subsequent unit deliveries to occur thereafter. Offerors shall propose a delivery schedule that meets the requested delivery dates. Proposed delivery dates that improve upon the required delivery date, may be evaluated favorably.

The Offeror’s proposal shall:

a. Describe its approach to manufacture, test, and delivery of UBA units in accordance with the Statement of Work (Section C) and Section J, Attachment 1.

b. Describe the Offeror’s experience and approach to support Navy system certification in accordance with SS521-AA-MAN-010, including technical and engineering support, training, consumables, and spare parts.

c. Describe its material acquisition process; describe the risks due to distances and corporate barriers (if any) between Engineering, Production and Management; quality control of material from subcontractors; and describe how these risks are mitigated.

d. Discuss the proposed Quality Assurance Plan to include, but not limited to, manufacturing, inspection, testing, use of statistical sampling, environmental stress screening, pre-delivery test, packaging, handling, and shipping.

e. Describe each facility used in the production of the MMUBA and associated equipment. Describe the current operational status of the manufacturing facilities, how the facilities become operational, and remain operational throughout the duration of the period of performance.

f. Include a production throughput analysis identifying where production capacity may be limited.

g. Describe how it utilizes industrial engineering principles and lean manufacturing techniques in the production of the MMUBA and associated equipment.

h. Describe the Offeror’s supply chain protection measures, identified supply chain risks, and risk mitigation plans. Specific attention shall be paid to the challenges and risks associated with sourcing parts with the low magnetic signature necessary to meet the performance specifications.

i. Describe how the Offeror will comply with the requirements of DFARS 255.7002-1 (the “Berry Amendment”) in its production of the required quantities of UBAs.

4.1.3 Element C – Future Capability Integration

a. Describe the Offeror’s ability to integrate, test, and field future technology capabilities to the Offeror’s proposed UBA that support increased diver safety. Discussion of integration should include how the Offeror’s UBA architecture allows for integration of safety improvements, including no-calibration oxygen sensors, carbon dioxide sensors, diver decompression tracking, prepacked carbon dioxide absorbent, and others as applicable.

b. Describe the Offeror’s ability to integrate, test, and field future technology capabilities to the Offeror’s proposed UBA that support increased diver capability. Discussion of integration should include how the Offeror’s UBA architecture allows for integration of capability improvements, including heads-up-displays, acoustic communications, software feature improvements, and others as applicable.

4.1.4 Element D – Sustainment

a. Describe the Offeror’s experience and capability at providing depot-level repairs, and the Offeror’s proposed approach for transitioning depot-level capability to the Government facility as described in the

SOW.

b. Describe the Offeror’s experience and capability to provide engineering services in support of sustainment, including maintenance support, review of technical manuals, configuration management, calibration of equipment, estimates of repair, item unique identification, DMSMS monitoring, technical data updates, depot level support, sustainment engineering, test planning, execution, and analysis support (to include Independent Validation & Verification (IV&V) and hazard analysis), quality assurance audit support, configuration changes, verification of system operational specifications, implementation of security/cybersecurity requirements, updates to training materials and, travel and field support.

4.1.5 Element E – Management Approach

4.1.5.1 Program Management

The Offeror’s proposal shall include:

a. A description of how the Offeror’s organization will be integrated into the overall program team and participate with Navy Integrated Product Teams, indicating lines of authority and communication in terms of effective integration of all tasks.

b. A description of the corporate approach to program control, including the methods of communication, such as working meetings, directives and memoranda. Discuss the procedures by which the program manager exercises control.

c. A description of the methodology employed to develop plans, budgets, schedules, and work authorization packages.

d. Demonstrate that the Offeror utilizes personnel with the professional and technical skills to successfully accomplish certification, production, test, delivery, and support of the MMUBA.

e. The Offeror shall discuss the availability of trained personnel to perform all tasks in the SOW and how the Offeror ensures that trained personnel retain qualifications, including periodicity of re-qualification.

Include in the discussion how personnel are trained and how procedures are developed, controlled and maintained.

f. For the Engineering Services CLINs, Engineering, Certification, and Sustainment Services, the Offeror shall provide an explanation detailing how its proposed labor mixes will meet the requirements of Section C Statement of Work. In the event that the proposed labor mixes differ from those listed in the tables in Section L, 4.3.1.1.2.1 and 4.3.1.1.2.2, the Offeror shall provide the rationale used in selecting the proposed labor mix.

4.1.5.2 Subcontractor Management

a. Provide a supplier and sub-vendor listing, including a brief description of raw material source, listing of subcontractors, and a description of how the Offeror controls and monitors subcontractors.

b. Describe the basis for vendor/subcontractor selection in terms of their respective capabilities, their role in the contract execution, and controls used to ensure consistent quality and compliant product deliveries and services.

c. Discuss the tests and inspections to be performed and by whom for all subcontracted items.

4.1.5.3 Key Personnel

a. Provide resumes for the Key Personnel that will be engaged in this contract. The following Key Personnel resumes should be included: Program Manager, Senior Technical Subject Matter Expert (SME), and Senior UBA Technician. Resumes shall be provided for Key Personnel only. The following minimum information shall be contained within the resumes:

Employee Name Years of Professional Experience Current position/title Educational history/degrees held Chronology of professional experience, most related first

Resumes shall not exceed five (5) pages per person and must include the title of the position for which the Key Personnel are being proposed.

Desired expectations and qualifications of Key Personnel include:

Program Manager

Overall responsible for the management and execution of the MMUBA contract. Represents the primary contractual point of contact between the vendor and the Government. Possesses the appropriate authority within the vendor’s organization to ensure that all work is planned and executed in a manner that will achieve all management, technical, logistics, budgetary, and schedule objectives. Must be able to interface with the Government’s Technical POC regarding general UBA topics and shall understand common UBA terms.

Qualifications:

Bachelor degree (BS/BA) in a related field, or a minimum 10 years of in-depth experience and specialized knowledge in the related field.

10 years of Program management and supervisory experience.

Senior Technical Subject Matter Expert (SME) Primary technical lead and will be the Government’s primary point of contact on all certification and technical issues. Must be highly familiar with all major technical details of the UBA, including manufacturing techniques, material specifications, technical performance knowledge, etc. Must also be highly familiar with the UBA’s certification and testing history.

Qualifications:

Bachelor degree (BS/BA) in related field or 5 years of systems engineering experience on military projects.

Senior UBA Technician

Possesses knowledge of both the operational employment of the Offeror’s UBA and the Offeror’s technical approach for the UBA. Must also have relevant Depot-Level Repair experience on the Offeror’s critical life support systems.

Qualifications:

Must have rebreather certificate from a technical diving certification agency or 5 years prior military rebreather experience.

Must have Senior Level experience with nine years or more of experience in operation, failure analysis, and repair of diver safety life support systems.

4.2 VOLUME II: PAST PERFORMANCE (Factor 2)

The Government’s evaluation of Past Performance will consist of a review of past performance information to determine, among other areas, the Offeror’s: quality of product or service, cost management /cost control, delivery to schedule, management, and customer relations/customer satisfaction.

The Offeror shall submit at least one (1) and up to three (3) descriptions of previous Government contracts which are most relevant to the effort required by this solicitation. Relevant efforts should only include orders where at least five (5) UBAs were procured. The Offeror shall provide information, which depicts its depth of experience and qualification under similar contracts that have helped to establish its management and technical capability for the scope of work for this RFP. The Government will also consider such factors as performance quality and schedule timeliness. The Offeror shall place particular emphasis on both recent (past five years) and current on-going efforts.

Commercial or state and local contracts may be included if necessary. The description shall include the following information:

a. The Offeror’s CAGE and DUNS numbers.

b. Government or commercial contracting activity, address, and telephone number.

c. Procuring Contracting Officer’s (PCO’s) name and telephone number.

d. Government or commercial contracting activity technical representative, or COR, and telephone number.

e. Government or commercial contract administration activity, and the name and telephone number of the

Administrative Contracting Officer (ACO).

f. A description as to whether the Offeror was the prime or a subcontractor on the effort

g. Contract Number.

h. Contract award Date.

i. Contract type.

j. Awarded Cost/Price.

k. Final, or projected final, Cost/Price.

l. Original and Final or projected final, delivery schedule.

m. Identify in specific detail for each previous contract listed, why or how the Offeror considers the effort relevant or similar to the effort required by this solicitation.

n. The Offeror shall provide a self-assessment of performance under each contract identified. The self-assessment shall address:

1. Quality of the services provided;

2. Schedule delivery performance;

3. Cost control measures utilized;

4. Customer satisfaction;

5. The degree to which the Offeror managed the impact of changing requirements and evolving technology on the system’s ability to continue to satisfy improved capabilities over time;

6. All cost growth, quality problems, labor problems and facility problems experienced on these contracts. The Offeror shall demonstrate how it was able to resolve (or why it could not resolve) special or unexplained problems as well as difficulties in meeting performance or cost parameters;

7. Any quality awards or recognition received;

8. Whether any changes were negotiated which relieved the Offeror from the scope of any of the originally awarded contract work.

o. For any Government contracts that did not or do not meet original requirements with regard to either cost, schedule or technical performance, provide a brief explanation of the reason(s) for such shortcomings and any demonstrated corrective actions taken to avoid recurrence. The Offeror shall also provide a copy of any cure notices or show-cause letters received on each previous contract listed and a description of any corrective action by the Offeror or proposed subcontractor.

p. The Offeror shall also provide the above required information for any and all contracts where, as a prime contractor or subcontractor, it has been terminated in whole or in part, for default or cause during the past ten (10) years, to include those currently in the process of such termination as well as those which are not similar to the proposed effort..

The Government intends to review Contract Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) ratings on relevant contracts, regulatory agency databases, past performance questionnaires, information submitted by each Offeror with its proposal, and other existing past performance information contained in either local or other supervisor files, or from other Government sources or non-Government sources. The Government reserves the right to use any such information received as part of its evaluation of the Offeror’s past performance.

The Government reserves the right to directly solicit input on the Offeror’s past performance from other sources and the Government may use any other data available to its evaluators, including the personal knowledge of those individuals; and if the Offeror omits projects of which the Government evaluation team is aware of or becomes aware, customer assessments may be sought from the relevant organizations. Any information obtained will be used for both the responsibility determination and the best value decision. General trends in a contractor’s performance may also be considered.

4.3 VOLUME III: COST/PRICE PROPOSAL (FACTOR 3)

The cost/price volume shall demonstrate a complete understanding of the effort necessary to perform this planned contract. Sufficient supporting data shall be provided as required to permit the Government to perform a review and analysis of the proposed contract line items. For the purpose of pricing and evaluating the cost data, the date of award is anticipated to be December 2021.

An Offeror's proposal is presumed to represent the Offeror's best efforts to respond to the solicitation. Furthermore, the systems and efforts that are priced in the Cost/Price Proposal Volume must be consistent with the systems and efforts described in the technical proposal. The Offeror shall explain any inconsistency between technical performance and price/cost, as well as any appearance of unbalanced pricing, in the proposal. Inconsistency, if unexplained, raises a fundamental issue of the Offeror's understanding of the nature and scope of the work required and its ability to perform the contract.

All pricing information submitted in response to this RFP is for the exclusive use of Government representatives.

The information shall be marked "COST/PRICE INFORMATION – NOT TO BE PUBLICLY DISCLOSED."

4.3.1 SUMMARY COST DATA

4.3.1.1 Cost/Price Summaries and Tables

4.3.1.1.1 FFP CLINs

Offerors shall propose pricing for FFP CLINS (0901, 1000, 1001, 1002, 1003, 1004, 1005, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 3000, 3001, 3002, 3003, 3004, 3005, 4000, 4001, 4002, 4003, 5000, 5001, 5002, 6000, 6001, 6002, 7000, 7001, and 7002) in Section B.

4.3.1.1.2 CPFF CLIN (1100, 2100, 3100, 3101, 4100, 4101, 5100, 5101, 6100, 6101, 7100, and 7101)

The Offeror shall propose pricing for each CPFF CLIN in Section B. Proposed costs and fee shall be provided for each applicable CLIN identified in the solicitation. The Offeror shall also provide cost summaries by cost element for each CLIN in Microsoft Excel format, using Attachment L-6 (Supporting Costs Data Workbooks) as a template.

Offerors may organize or truncate the presentation of the cost elements differently from that in the template provided as long as all of the relevant elements described below in Paragraph 2.3.2. The Offeror shall propose a fee percentage not to exceed eight percent (8%).

4.3.1.1.2.1 ENGINEERING AND CERTIFICATION SUPPORT SERVICES

CLINS (1100, 2100, 3100, 4100, 5100, 6100, and 7100)

The Offeror shall propose labor hours to accomplish the requirements identified in the Engineering Services section of the Statement of Work (Section C, Paragraph 3.10). An Offeror’s proposal may NOT deviate from the hours requested in section B. Offerors shall propose a labor mix that conforms to the following breakdown:

Engineering Services Estimated Breakout

PM ADMIN ENG ENG TECH

Percentage of Total 10% 10% 60% 20%

Overall Labor Mix by Seniority Grade Per CLIN Junior Staff Mid-Level Staff Senior Staff

Percentage of Total 20% 30% 50%

The labor mix shall show the various seniority levels of each category based on the following guidelines:

Junior Level Employee: Less than six (6) years of related experience Mid-Level Employee: Six (6) to twelve (12) years of related experience Senior Level Employee: More than twelve (12) years of related experience

If the Offeror’s explanation does not fully support the case of a high-quality, efficient, and cost-effective solution, it may result in one or more weaknesses/deficiencies during evaluation.

4.3.1.1.2.2 SUSTAINMENT SUPPORT SERVICES CLINS (3101, 4101, 5101,

6101, and 7101)

The Offeror shall propose labor hours to accomplish the requirements identified in the Engineering Services section of the Statement of Work (Section C, Paragraph 3.10). An Offeror’s proposal may NOT deviate from the hours requested in section B. Offerors shall propose a labor mix that conforms to the following breakdown:

Engineering Services Estimated Breakout

PM ADMIN ENG ENG TECH

Percentage of Total 10% 10% 20% 60%

Overall Labor Mix by Seniority Grade Per CLIN Junior Staff Mid-Level Staff Senior Staff

Percentage of Total 50% 30% 20%

The labor mix shall show the various seniority levels of each category based on the following guidelines:

Junior Level Employee: Less than six (6) years of related experience Mid-Level Employee: Six (6) to twelve (12) years of related experience Senior Level Employee: More than twelve (12) years of related experience

If the Offeror’s explanation does not fully support the case of a high-quality, efficient, and cost-effective solution, it may result in one or more weaknesses/deficiencies during evaluation.

4.3.1.1.3 COST-ONLY Support CLINs (ODCs)

Offerors shall propose the following estimated cost inclusive of any applicable indirect charges, if applicable, for each CLIN:

CONTRACT LINE ITEM ESTIMATED COST

1101 $50,000 2101 $50,000 3102 $237,000 4102 $341,000 5102 $258,000 6102 $268,000 7102 $213,000

4.3.2 SUPPORTING COST DATA FOR COST PLUSE FIXED FEE CLINs (1100, 1101, 2100, 2101, 3100, 3101, 3102, 4100, 4101, 4102, 5100, 5101, 5102, 6100, 6101, 6102, 7100, 7101, and 7102)

The following supporting cost data shall only be provided for the cost-type CLINs.

4.3.2.1 Direct Costs

The proposal shall include proposed direct labor hours, time-phased by labor category and CLIN. The Offeror shall include any Forward Pricing Rate Agreements (FPRAs) in support of labor rates. If no FPRA is available, the Offeror shall provide Forward Price Rate Recommendations (FPRRs) or data from any other cognizant Government agency. If no data is available from a cognizant Government agency, the Offeror shall provide other forms of rate substantiation (such as payroll data, screen shots, information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, etc.).

Additionally, the Offeror shall provide detail of any union agreements that control labor rates. The Offeror shall highlight wage rate forecasting assumptions, including escalation, and provide the basis for such escalation. If known, any differences between the DCAA/DCMA/other cognizant Government agency rates and those proposed should be isolated and discussed. In addition, any new or changed direct cost allocation rates (e.g., direct labor) or planned revisions to cost accounting disclosures shall be fully explained. The Offeror shall describe the extent to which these revised rates are projected to benefit performance of the efforts contained in this solicitation. Finally, the Offeror shall provide the most recent three (3) years of prior actual rate history by labor category and explain the basis for any significant rate differences between the prior three (3) years period and those rates now proposed.

4.3.2.2 Indirect Costs

The Offeror shall provide all proposed indirect rates and amounts in the proposal for each of the Offeror’s fiscal years. The Offeror shall indicate if these rates are from an FPRA with the Government (provide a copy of any FPRA). If no FPRA is available, the Offeror shall provide Forward Price Rate Recommendations (FPRRs) or data from any other cognizant Government agency. If no data is available from a cognizant Government agency, the Offeror shall provide other forms of rate substantiation. Any differences between the DCAA/DCMA/other cognizant Government agency rates and those proposed should be isolated and discussed. In addition, any new or changed indirect cost allocation rates (e.g., overhead or G&A allocation rates) or planned revisions to cost accounting disclosures shall be fully explained. The Offeror shall describe the extent to which these revised rates are projected to benefit performance of the efforts contained in this solicitation. Finally, the Offeror shall provide the most recent three (3) years of prior actual indirect rate history by category and explain the basis for any significant rate differences between the prior three (3) years period and the rates now proposed.

Cost of money (COM) will only be an allowable cost if proposed; see FAR 15.408(h) and 15.408(i).

4.3.2.3 Subcontractor Costs

The Offeror shall provide a rationale for the selection of its proposed subcontractors and indicate the percentage of subcontracts (by dollar value) anticipated to be awarded competitively and on a sole source basis. For each significant subcontractor (for the purposes of cost and pricing data defined as a supplier or subcontractor whose effort is proposed to be 10 percent or greater of the total proposed value of the CPFF level of effort CLINs), the Offeror shall furnish:

a. Name, address, and place of performance

b. A description of the services to be subcontracted

c. If subcontract will be awarded competitively or sole source

d. The anticipated subcontract value

e. The contract type to be used between the Offeror and subcontractor

f. Cost information for indirect costs and fees, labor hours and rates, other direct costs, and why the costs proposed are considered reasonable and realistic

Subcontractors may submit proposals that contain proprietary information directly to the Government prior to the solicitation end date, and must do so following the requirements listed under Sections 2 and 3 of Section L of this solicitation. Offerors proposing as a prime are responsible for timely subcontractor submissions.