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SECTION L

1.0 GENERAL INFORMATION

THIS SOLICITATION IS A 100% SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE

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.

For proposal purposes, the estimated date of Award is January 2023. The Government reserves the right to award sooner or later if necessary. The start and end dates will be updated accordingly upon Award.

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

1.1 GOVERNMENT-WIDE POINT OF ENTRY (GPE)

This solicitation will be made available only through the Internet on the SAM.GOV website (https://sam.gov). From time to time, the Government may post additional information to the SAM.GOV website relating to this solicitation (e.g. responses to questions, solicitation amendments, etc.). It is the responsibility of prospective Offerors to monitor the SAM.GOV website for any such information.

1.2 COMMUNICATIONS WITH THE GOVERNMENT

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

Kelli M. Bryan Procuring Contracting Officer kelli.m.bryan2.civ@us.navy.mil

(202) 781-1561

Kelly T. Torres Contract Specialist kelly.t.torres.civ@us.navy.mil

(202) 781-1048

1.3 AVAILABILITY OF ATTACHMENTS

The Government will make available to Offerors all referenced Attachments containing information to assist in the preparation of a proposal. The solicitation attachments cannot be posted to the GPE.

To request TDP and Test Instructions, see Attachments: J-01 T46E TDP, J-02 VTBeSR TDP, J-03 T52A TDP, J-04 BFTT 5.1 Linux Gold Disk and J-05 Using BFTT Linux God Disk (T46E – 5.1.1A).

The deadline to request access to the solicitation documents 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 Questions, Comments and Data Request Form (Attachment L-03) 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 questions 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 solicitation shall take precedence. Offerors shall not submit comments, questions, or inquiries to any Government representative other than the Contracting Officer and Contract Specialist identified herein.

The Government intends to distribute bidder’s questions and associated responses via public posting to the SAM.GOV website.

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 fifteen (15) 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 Specialist identified in Section L.1.2 above. Reference “N00024-22-R-5107 Question from [name of Offeror]” (without quotes or brackets) in the subject line of the message with the attached Questions, Comments and Data Request Form (Attachment L-03) for this solicitation.

1.5 SOLICITATION SECURITY CLASSIFICATION

This solicitation is unclassified.

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 (1) 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.

1.7 ENHANCED SECURITY

Pursuant to DFARS 252.204-7008(c)(1), prospective Offerors are advised proper safeguarding of Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) is considered a special standard of responsibility for this solicitation. See FAR subpart 9.1. Failure to properly safeguard and mark CUI in a prospective Offeror’s proposal in accordance with applicable regulation and policy (to include Executive Order 13556, the Defense Acquisition Regulations Supplement and DoD Instruction 5200.48) may preclude the Contracting Officer from being able to provide the required affirmative determination of responsibility. If the Contracting Officer is unable to affirmatively determine the prospective Offeror to be responsible, the prospective Offeror will be ineligible for award.

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 Attachment L-03, Questions, Comments and Data Request Form, as outlined in Section L.1.4.1 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.

The following attachments are applicable to the preparation of the offer and are attachments to Section L:

· Attachment L-01 – Cost and Price Sheet (Volume IV as Attachment)

· Attachment L-02 – Past Performance Questionnaire (Volume III as Attachment)

· Attachment L-03 – Questions, Comments and Data Request Form (Volume I as Attachment)

· Attachment L-04 – Compliance Checklist (Volume I as Attachment)

· Attachment L-05 – Facility Checklist (Volume II as Attachment)

· Attachment L-06 – Past Performance Reference List Form (Volume III as Attachment)

· Attachment L-07 – Press Release BFFT/ATD Production (Volume I as Attachment)

2.1 PROPOSAL STRUCTURE, FORMAT, AND PAGE COUNTS

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

Volume

Title Electronic Copies (CD/DVD)

Page Limit

Element 1: Technical and Production Approach Element 2: Production and Test Facilities Factor 2: Management Approach and Key Personnel Element 1: Management Approach Element 2: Key Personnel

Key Personnel Resumes Not to Exceed 3 Pages per Submission (Attachments do not count toward the Volume page limitation)

III

Factor 3: Past Performance

2 (Master & Copy) (See Note 1)

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 (see Section L.3.3) 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 III Factor 3 under Section L.3.3 below.

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 Volume IV. For Volume IV 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 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:

· Executive Summary

· Table of contents

· Title pages

· Index pages

· Tabs

· Glossary

· Key Personnel Resumes

· Section L Attachments shall be submitted as Attachments to that Volume and do not count toward the page limitation for that volume, except for Past Performance.

Each Offeror shall submit 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.

2.2 RESERVED

2.3 ELECTRONIC VERSIONS OF PROPOSALS

Unless otherwise stated in this solicitation, Offerors shall ensure that electronic copies of proposals do not contain any information not included in the master version. In the event of a discrepancy between the copy version and master version of a proposal, the master 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. 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.

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.”

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. 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, and typed in 12-point Times New Roman font. 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.

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.

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/Contract Specialist at the address below:

Commander

CUI PROPOSAL - DO NOT OPEN IN MAIL ROOM

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 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 observes in proposals. Failure to conform to all requirements of this solicitation may form the basis for rejection of the proposal.

3.0.1 VOLUME I: EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

DO NOT INCLUDE COST OR PRICE INFORMATION IN THIS VOLUME – Inclusion of Cost or Price Information in this Volume may form the basis for rejection of the proposal. The information contained in this volume shall include the following:

· Executive Summary

· Table of contents for Volumes I through IV that are included on the CD/DVD

· Index page

· Glossary

3.1 VOLUME II: FACTOR 1 – TECHNICAL APPROACH AND PRODUCTION CAPABILITIES

DO NOT INCLUDE COST OR PRICE INFORMATION IN THIS VOLUME – Inclusion of Cost or Price Information in this Volume may form the basis for rejection of the proposal.

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 has an adequate technical approach, production capabilities, and test facilities necessary to meet the solicitation requirements, a sufficient understanding of the program objectives and has a thorough understanding of the solicitation requirements for accomplishing the efforts under this solicitation and the technologies involved. The proposal shall also demonstrate that the Offeror has the capability to successfully perform proposed technical and production approach. 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 be sufficient to show how the Offeror proposes to comply with the Government's requirements and must include a full explanation of the methodology and procedures to be followed. 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 all assumptions made in developing the proposed solution. Volume II, Factor 1 Technical Approach & Production Capabilities, shall address the following elements:

Element 1: Technical and Production Approach Element 2: Production and Test Facilities

An extended description of desired proposal content is included below:

3.1.1 Element 1: Technical and Production Approach

Offerors shall describe the overall approach that will be used to perform the work required in Section C of the solicitation.

1. The Offeror shall provide a manufacturing plan and work flowchart for delivery (as part of the attachments) of an estimated seventy-five (75) systems under CLINs X002 (ten (10) per year), X003 (five (5) per year), X008 (twenty-five (25) per year), X010 (twenty-five (25 per year), and X012 (ten (10) per year). The Offeror’s manufacturing plan and work flowchart shall demonstrate the Offeror’s ability to produce modules in accordance with the specifications and data contained in this solicitation. The manufacturing plan shall demonstrate Production Lead Times that support deliveries of an estimated seventy-five (75) systems per year to meet delivery requirements in Section F. The manufacturing plan shall show the time in weeks for key production events, including procurement of long lead material and production of the end items. The Offeror shall identify any areas of schedule risk and the corresponding risk mitigation plan (as part of the attachments). For the purpose of preparing the manufacturing plan, the Offeror should assume a notional contract award date of January 2023.

2. The Offeror shall demonstrate compliance with the requirements identified and described in Section C, Section J Attachments J-01 T46E TDP, J-02 VTBeSR TDP, and J-03 T52A TDP.

3. The Offeror shall demonstrate how their approach will be compliant with testing requirements described in Section C and Section J Attachments J-01 T46E TDP, J-02 VTBeSR TDP, and J-03 T52A TDP.

4. The Offeror shall demonstrate production line readiness and test capability to achieve the production schedule goals. The Offeror shall describe the capability for part procurement, assembling, testing, and delivering the First Article T52A and VTBeSR, and production of T46E, BOPC, T52A/TIU, VTBeSR and SCS units which will meet the specified performance requirements.

5. The Offeror shall demonstrate compliance with the production capacity requirements identified in Section B, Note A, Stepladder Pricing Tables, maximum entry, material storage capacity requirements, system test & evaluation capacity requirements, and just-in-time shipping requirements. The Offeror shall detail how they will manage the production capacity requirements to meet contracted production and storage needs. The Offeror shall include a Production throughput analysis identifying where production capacity may be limited.

6. The Offeror shall demonstrate the company’s process used to manage and report, as necessary, the Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and Material Shortages (DMSMS) status of all parts and components used in the production of the systems identified in Section C to the designated COR and Program Office POC.

7. The Offeror shall describe its Counterfeit Parts Detection and Avoidance process and how it relates to the following:

a. DFARS 246.870-3 DFARS References

b. DFARS 231.205-71 Costs related to counterfeit electronic parts and suspect counterfeit electronic parts

c. DFARS 252.246-7007 Contractor Counterfeit Electronic Part Detection and Avoidance System

d. DFARS 252.246-7008 Sources of Electronic Parts

e. DFARS 252.244-7001 Contractor Purchasing System Administration

3.1.2 Element 2: Production and Test Facilities

The Offeror shall describe each facility it plans to utilize in compliance with the solicitation requirements. At a minimum, the Offeror shall:

1. Demonstrate compliance with the facility requirements of the solicitation, Section C.3.3.8, using a detailed narrative response.

2. Describe, using a detailed narrative response and floor plans/drawings, the physical inspection and storage facilities for incoming materials and vendor supplied items; assembly areas; facilities for performing critical processes and procedures; test and QA area; secure storage area; and development and production test and inspection stations.

3. The Offeror shall submit a completed Attachment L-05, Facility Checklist, as an attachment to Volume II.

4. Demonstrate the ability to accept 3D enclosure CAD in Solid Works native format.

5. Demonstrate the ability to capture the test procedures as documented in the Section J TDPs and fabricate any necessary testing fixtures and provide test results with the delivered hardware.

3.2 VOLUME II: FACTOR 2 - MANAGEMENT APPROACH AND KEY PERSONNEL

DO NOT INCLUDE COST OR PRICE INFORMATION IN THIS VOLUME – Inclusion of Cost or Price Information in this Volume may form the basis for rejection of the proposal.

The Offeror must clearly state all assumptions made in developing the proposed solution. Volume II, Factor 2 Management Approach and Key Personnel, shall address the following elements:

Element 1: Management Approach Element 2: Key Personnel

An extended description of desired proposal content is included below:

3.2.1 Element 1: Management Approach

The Offeror shall discuss how its proposed management approach supports successful execution of the requirements of this solicitation. Specifically, the Offeror shall provide the following information:

1. The Offeror shall demonstrate that its Quality Assurance system will ensure that the production units meet the requirements defined in the solicitation.

2. The Offeror shall describe how its process for processing Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) will meet the requirements of Section C paragraph 3.3.

3. The Offeror shall describe its process for monitoring and reporting parts obsolescence to meet the requirements of Section C paragraph 3.3.

4. The Offeror shall describe its process for preventing the use of counterfeit parts and materials in its production processes.

5. The Offeror shall discuss how its testing approach supports successful execution of the requirements in Section C paragraphs 3.3 and 3.4.

6. The Offeror shall discuss how its test and acceptance approach will verify the production units are built to the TDP.

7. The Offeror shall discuss its process for correcting discrepancies uncovered during test and acceptance per Section C paragraph 3.4.

8. The Offeror shall describe how its active DMSMS and supply chain management processes will assist in managing component parts, availability of parts to reduce costs associated with supply delays, and component parts replacement.

9. The Offeror shall identify its compliance with Section C.3.10 and DFARS 252.204-7008(c)(1).

NOTE: The Government highly recommends detailed responses to provide a thorough understanding of the processes the Offeror intends to put in place.

3.2.2 Element 2: Key Personnel

Key Personnel are positions the Government deems key to the success of this effort, whose loss would likely cause disruption and increased risk to PEO IWS 1IT. The Offeror shall provide a resume for the Key Personnel listed below within Volume II, Factor 2. The qualifications listed in each individual proposed Key Personnel resume, not the specific individual, are the materially relevant aspects of the proposed Key Personnel partially forming the basis of award under C-237-H002 Substitution of Key Personnel (NAVSEA) (OCT 2018).

Therefore, even if a proposed Key individual becomes unavailable to the Offeror between proposal submission and award, the Government will evaluate and make its award decision based on the qualifications listed on the proposed resume(s). When the Government awards a contract under those circumstances, the Government will require the awardee to use the qualifications listed on the relevant proposed Key Personnel resume as the basis for replacing that individual under C-237-H002 Substitution of Key Personnel (NAVSEA) (OCT 2018) during contract performance. The Offeror shall make no substitution of key personnel without prior notification to and concurrence of the Contracting Officer.

Offerors shall propose Key Personnel resumes for individuals that, at the time of proposal submission, the Offeror has a good faith expectation of providing at award.

The Offeror shall propose a Project Manager, Mechanical Engineer, and Assistant Project Manager as mandatory key personnel possessing the experience and education specified below. The Offeror shall submit detailed resumes for proposed key personnel that include the following information:

· Name

· Years of experience

· Training

· Unique or special qualification

· Positions held

· Tenure with the firm or Letter of Intent

· Degrees received from and dates of attendance at accredited colleges or universities

· Work history (including dates) of each individual as it relates to the anticipated statement of work task(s) to be assigned to that individual

· Citizenship

Resumes shall not exceed three (3) pages each and must include the title of the position for which the Key Personnel are being proposed. Resumes do not count toward Volume II page limitation. Resumes for personnel positions identified in Table L3.1 and L3.2, and not identified as ‘KEY’, are not required or desired. No position descriptions are provided for other than ‘KEY’ positions.

Additionally, the Government considers the submission of Letters of Intent for proposed contingent Key Personnel, as described 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 Offeror shall provide the Letters of Intent with the salary information redacted as part of Volume II, Factor 2. Due to the nature of the Price/Cost information, the Offeror shall only submit Letters of Intent containing salary information as part of Volume IV, Section L.3.6.

Minimum requirements for each of the key personnel identified below are as follows:

Project Manager Minimum Requirements: Seven (7) years of full-time professional experience in managing production contracts, Government or Commercial, of similar scope and complexity as identified in Section C and an Associate degree or higher in a relevant discipline.

Mechanical Engineer Minimum Requirements: Ten (10) years of full-time professional experience and a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering with Government or Commercial experience of similar scope and complexity as identified in Section C.

Assistant Project Manager Minimum: Two (2) years of full-time professional experience as a Project or Assistant Project Manager overseeing task completion timelines, contract execution, funds expenditures, and labor hour allocation. Experience with U.S. Government Fiscal Year funding and appropriation designation.

Level Of Effort (LOE) The following tables L3.1 and L3.2 below, indicate the required labor mix and labor categories for the LOE to be performed under this solicitation.

No deviation to Labor Mix or Labor Categories is permitted.

Table L3.1 Engineering Support CLIN X004:

Table L3.2 Technical Support CLIN X011:

* Level I – Senior, Level II – Mid, Level III – Junior

Level I –Senior: ability to lead a Team and oversee a complex project. Has at least an Associate college degree plus technical certification, such as CISCO Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE), J-STD Soldering Certification, computer assembly and repair, certificate in hardware testing and troubleshooting, along with ten (10) years of experience managing multiple projects and the ability to work in all segments as needed.

Level II – Mid: ability to manage a segment of a project working as a Team member or on their own. Has at least an Associate college degree plus technical certifications, such as CISCO Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE), J-STD Soldering Certification, computer assembly and repair, certificate in hardware testing and troubleshooting.

Level III – Junior: frequently an individual that has moved up from an internship or is just out of school. Works as a Team member. Has the requisite knowledge but little to no real world on the job technician or specialist experience.

3.3 VOLUME III: FACTOR 3 - PAST PERFORMANCE

DO NOT INCLUDE COST OR PRICE INFORMATION IN THIS VOLUME – Inclusion of Cost or Price Information in this Volume may form the basis for rejection of the proposal.

The Offeror shall demonstrate through its past performance on efforts of similar size, scope, and complexity that the Offeror will be able to perform the requirements outlined in this solicitation. If possible, the Offeror should provide three (3) recent and relevant prior contract efforts. The Offeror shall clearly describe how each prior contract effort is recent (within five (5) years of the proposal submission date) and relevant in terms of period of performance, similarity of product/service/support to this solicitation, complexity, dollar value, contract type, and extent of subcontracting/teaming.

The Offeror shall provide information that depicts its depth of past performance and qualification under contracts that have helped to establish its management and technical capability for the scope of work and variety of skill categories and manning levels proposed to perform work consistent with the size and scope of this requirement. The Offeror shall place particular emphasis on both recent and relevant scope, to efforts outlined in Section C.

The Offeror shall prepare and submit a Past Performance Reference List Form, Attachment L-06, for each Past Performance Questionnaire sent out by the Offeror. It is incumbent upon the Offeror to ensure past performance questionnaires, including those required for subcontractors, are submitted by their references. Non-responses may affect the Offeror’s past performance rating. Commercial, state, and local contracts may be included if necessary. Offerors shall submit at least three (3) and up to five (5) Attachment L-06 Past Performance Reference List Forms. Each Attachment L-06 submission shall be five-hundred (500) words or less.

The Offeror should place particular emphasis on DoD or Navy contracts and subcontracts that are recent and relevant to the requirements of this solicitation. New Corporate entities may submit data on prior contracts involving its officers and employees. However, in addition to the other requirements in this section, the Offeror shall discuss in detail the role performed by such persons in the prior contracts cited. The Offeror shall be concise and specific in detailing its past performance with the DoD, other Government agencies, and commercial entities.

Offerors are advised that: (1) the Government may contact any or all references in the proposal and third parties (such as other customers, other Government contractors, other Government Agencies) for performance information; (2) the Government reserves the right to use any such information received as part of its evaluation of the Offeror’s past performance; (3) the Government reserves the right to directly solicit input on the Offeror’s past performance from other sources, including CPARS, and the Government may use any other data available to its evaluators, including the personal knowledge of those Individuals and (4) 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 organization.

The Offeror’s submission for each Attachment L-06 Past Performance Reference List Form shall include the following information in the following format:

a) Identify in specific detail for each previous contract listed, why or how the Offeror considers the effort relevant to the effort required by this solicitation in terms of technology, type of effort, (development, test, and production), contract scope, production schedule, and risk.

b) Demonstrate its past performance in fulfilling critical requirements and processes and its ability to understand and resolve technical risk issues within its organizational structure, including interaction with its subcontractors.

c) Provide a brief description of work performed and self-assessment of performance under each contract identified. The self-assessment shall address: 1) relevancy, 2) recency, 3) quality, 4) business relations, and 5) customer satisfaction as described below:

1) Relevancy. The Offeror shall discuss whether the Offeror’s proposed past performance of tasks are similar to the current requirements in scope, size, and complexity.

2) Recency. The Offeror shall discuss whether the Offerors proposed past performance contracts in the last five (5) calendar years.

3) Quality. The Offeror shall discuss the compliance with contract requirements (including delivery schedules), accuracy of data and technical performance.

4) Business Relations. The Offeror shall discuss its history of effective management, business-like correspondence, responsiveness to contract requirements, prompt notification of problems, reputation for reasonable and cooperative behavior, and effective contractor-recommended solutions.

5) Customer Satisfaction. The Offeror shall discuss its history of Customer Satisfaction. Customer satisfaction includes not only the quality of the products provided, but also the timely response to warranty issues.

d) 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, show cause letters, or letters of concern received on each previous contract listed and a description of any corrective action by the Offeror or proposed subcontractor.

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 three (3) years, to include those currently in the process of such termination as well as those which are not similar to the proposed effort. The Offeror shall list each time the delivery schedule was revised and provide an explanation of why the revision was necessary.

3.3.1 Past Performance Questionnaire

For past contracts submitted by the Offeror in the Past Performance Reference List Form, Attachment L-06, the Offeror shall send a copy of the Past Performance Questionnaire, Attachment L-02, directly to each contracts cognizant Program Manager, Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) and Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). The Offeror shall request the Program Manager, DCMA and COR complete the questionnaire and forward it to the following address no later than the due date for this solicitation.

Commander Naval Sea Systems Command Attn: Kelli M. Bryan, Procuring Contracting Officer 02512 Email: kelli.m.bryan2.civ@us.navy.mil

RFP N00024-22-R-5107

1333 Isaac Hull Avenue, SE Washington Navy Yard, DC 20376-2040

Commander Naval Sea Systems Command Attn: Kelly T. Torres, Contract Specialist 02512T Email: kelly.t.torres.civ@us.navy.mil

RFP N00024-22-R-5107

1333 Isaac Hull Avenue, SE Washington Navy Yard, DC 20376-2040

3.4 RESERVED

3.5 RESERVED

3.6 VOLUME IV: FACTOR 4 – TOTAL EVALUATED PRICE (TEP)

Volume IV of the proposal is the only volume which may include pricing information, and shall be used to calculate the TEP. Offerors shall submit proposed prices in Attachment L-01 Cost and Price Sheet within tabs L-1 (except for CLINs X002, X003, X008, X010 and X012), L-2, L-3, L-4, L-5, L-6 and L-7, and Section B Note A Tables, B-1 through B-5 for CLINs X002, X003, X008, X010 and X012. Offerors are not requested to input pricing in the Section B CLIN structure. Offerors shall follow instructions contained within Attachment L-01 Cost and Price Sheet.

CLINs X004 and X011: No deviation to Labor Mix or Labor Categories is permitted. The term "fully loaded hourly rate" means the fully-burdened labor price for each hour, which includes wages, fringe, overhead and profit margin.

3.6.1 SF 33/COMPLETED CONTRACT CONTENT

Volume IV of submitted proposals shall include:

3.6.1.1 COVER LETTER

The SF 33/Completed Contract Volume of the proposal shall be accompanied by a cover letter prepared on the company’s letterhead stationery and shall state the following:

If the Offeror wishes to restrict the disclosure or use of its proposal, use the legend permitted by FAR 52.215-1(e). The Offeror’s cover letter shall be placed at the beginning of the SF 33/Completed Contract Volume after the title page.

3.6.1.2 SF 33 SOLICITATION, OFFER, AND AWARD

The SF 33(s) must be completed entirely by the Offeror. Common mistakes include: (1) failing to complete all of blocks 12-18 on the first page, (2) failing to list pricing for all Contract Line Items (CLINs) and stepladder quantities in Section B, Note A Tables, B-1 through B-5 for CLINs X002, X003, X008, X010 and X012, and (3) failing to fully complete Sections C, H, K and L.

Changes to any portion of the SF 33 not specifically requiring the input of information by the Offeror are prohibited. Red-lines, strikethroughs, additions, deletions, or any other changes not specifically required will be considered conditional agreement with solicitation terms, conditions, and provisions. An Offeror’s proposal which changes any portion of the SF 33 not specifically requiring the input of information by the Offeror may be rejected, and the Offeror furnishing the proposal may be determined ineligible for award.

3.6.1.2.1 SOLICITATION SECTION A

The solicitation SF 33 will be used to award a contract resulting from this solicitation. The Offeror shall complete Blocks 12 through 18 of the SF 33. The Offeror shall submit an executed SF 33 bearing the original signature of a representative who is authorized to contractually bind the company submitting the offer. The Offeror shall also submit a signed copy of the SF 30 cover page for each amendment to the solicitation. As with the SF 33, the representative who signs the SF 30 cover page(s) must be authorized to contractually bind the company submitting the offer.

Block 12 shall be completed to align with the solicitation validity period of two-hundred-and-seventy (270) calendar days following the proposal due date required by Section L.3.6.1.1 of this solicitation.

3.6.1.2.2 SOLICITATION SECTIONS B THROUGH I

The Offeror shall submit Sections B (Note A Tables, B-1 through B-5 for CLINs X002, X003, X008, X010 and X012) through I with all appropriate information completed as required by the solicitation.

3.6.1.2.3 SOLICITATION SECTION J

The Offeror shall provide the following completed exhibits, which will be incorporated into the contract at award:

CDRL package – Exhibit A, Exhibit B and Exhibit C with blocks 17 and 18 completed in accordance with L-215-H004 “Instructions For Pricing Of Contract Data Requirements List” (NAVSEA)

3.6.1.2.4 SOLICITATION SECTION K

The Offeror shall complete and submit applicable provisions under the Representation, Certifications and Other Statements of Offerors section of the solicitation. Offerors shall mark items that are not applicable with “N/A.”

If the Offeror’s Representations, Certifications, and Other Statements of Offerors are available, active, and valid in the System for Award Management (SAM) (https://www.sam.gov); the Offeror may reference them in the cover letter and decline to complete the portions of Section K of the SF 33 which are already present in SAM. The Offeror bears the burden of: (1) ensuring all information referenced in SAM is current, accurate, and complete; and (2) ensuring any necessary information not present in SAM is provided within the Offeror’s proposal.

3.6.1.2.5 PRESS RELEASE INFORMATION

The Offeror shall complete Attachment L-07 Press Release BFTT/ATD Production, and return a copy with the offer. The information provided in the form will be used to prepare a press release for a contract award per DFARS 205.303, if applicable.

3.6.2 OTHER PRICING INFORMATION

3.6.2.1 CERTIFIED COST AND PRICING DATA

Offerors are not required to submit certified cost or pricing data. However, after receipt of proposals, it may be determined that adequate price competition does not exist and that certified cost or price data is required. If it is determined that adequate price competition does not exist, Offerors may be required to provide certified current, complete and accurate cost and pricing data within thirty (30) calendar days after receipt of the Contracting Officer’s request. In this event, a Certificate of Current Cost or Pricing Data will be required immediately after agreement when the cost/price is reached. Submission of certified cost or pricing data is not considered “discussions” under FAR Part 15.

3.6.2.2 RESERVED

3.6.2.3 RESERVED

3.6.2.4 GOVERNMENT ESTIMATES FOR COST-ONLY LINE ITEMS

CLINs X005 and X006 are Cost-only (no fee). The Offeror shall not deviate from the Governments pre-determined cost estimates provided in the following table for these CLINs. Offerors are not permitted to include indirect rate adders in addition to the Government cost estimate.

3.6.2.5 RESERVED

3.6.2.6 RESERVED

3.6.3 SUBMISSION OF OFFER

The proper completion and submission to the Government of the SF 33 Solicitation Set/Completed Contract shall constitute an offer and indicate the Offeror’s unconditional assent to the terms and conditions in this solicitation and in any attachments hereto. Any objection to any of the terms and conditions of this solicitation may constitute a deficiency, which may make the offer unacceptable. Offerors are notified that the Government’s acceptance of an offer does not imply acceptance of the pricing rationale or assumptions.

3.6.4 CONTRACT UPDATES REQUIRED TO SUPPORT AWARD

Prior to award, the Government will update the completed contract to generate a document suitable for contract award. These updates will include assigning the contract number and reformatting the contract document for entry into the Government contract-writing system, which may result in repagination of the document. The Offeror agrees that the Government may incorporate these updates, as well as the others noted in this solicitation, unilaterally prior to award.

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