N0002422R5325 Amendment 0004.pdf

N0002421NR43302

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

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

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

30-105-04EXCEPTION TO SF 30

APPROVED BY OIRM 11-84

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

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

The purpose of this amendment is to:

1. Remove clause 52.232-18 and add clauses 252.215-7010 and 252.215-7014.

2. Update Section J, List of Documents, Exhibits, and Other Attachments.

3. Update section L, article 1.4, to extend the deadline for receipt of questions to 60 days after the date of the original solicitation, update article 2.1, update article 2.3, update article 3.2 element 1, update article 3.3, and update article 3.4.2.4.1.

4. Update Exhibit A_B_CDRLS.

5. Update Attachment 10, GFP, to update part numbers for LSEQ and PPS.

6. Update Attachment 17, Step Ladder Pricing, tab titles for clarification.

7. Update Attachment J-S6, CLIN Matrix, title.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

U 1 20

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 03-May-2022

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 N0002422R5325

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

18-Mar-2022

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

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

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

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

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

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

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

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

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

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

CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

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

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

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

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

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

10A. MOD. OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

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

6. ISSUED BY

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

03-May-2022

CODE

NAVAL SEA SYSTEMS COMMAND (HQ)

1333 ISAAC HULL AVE SE

WASHINGTON NAVY YARD DC 20376-2030

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

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

N0002422R5325

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION I - CONTRACT CLAUSES

The following have been added by reference:

252.215-7010 Requirements for Certified Cost or Pricing Data and Data

Other Than Certified Cost or Pricing Data

JUL 2019

252.215-7014 Exception from Certified Cost or Pricing Data Requirements for Foreign Military Sales Indirect Offsets.

JUN 2018

The following have been deleted:

52.232-18 Availability Of Funds APR 1984

SECTION J - LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS

The following have been modified:

SECTION J

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

Exhibits A-B, rev 3 03 MAY 2022, Contract Data Requirements List, DD Form 1423, 43 pages

List of Solicitation Attachments:

J-S1 Terms of Use Agreement J-S2 Question Submittal Form J-S3* CLIN Pricing, rev 1 12 APRIL 2022 J-S4 CDRL Price Group J-S5 Press Release Information Form J-S6 CLIN Matrix, rev 1 03 MAY 2022, (for informational purposes)

*J-S3 is for informational purposes only and section B pricing prevails.

List of Attachments:

1. Statement of Work Vertical Launching System, rev 2 12 APRIL 2022, 31 pages, and Appendices A - B

Appendixes:

A. Parts List, Excel file B. Module, Deck & Hatch, Ancillary Cable Sets, Excel file

2. VLS Technical Data Package (TDP) and associated drawings (DVD), updated 20 APRIL

3. SLS98-1 VLS Test Assessment Plan, 12 pages

4. Configuration Management Plan for the MK 41 Vertical Launch System, Vol. 1 Equipment (Hardware) Configuration Management, 109 pages

5. Production Readiness Review Plan, rev 1 12 APRIL 2022, 18 pages

6. Instruction for Contractor Registration Access for VLS Interface Control Documents and

Corporate Data Management System Registration, 1 page

7. [Reserved]

8. MK 41 VLS MODs 0/2/7/15 Technical Manual, SW394--AF--MMO--010/VLS Revision

4, and associated Maintenance Requirement Cards (DVD)

9. MK 41 Vertical Launching System Packaging and Transportation Plan, 56 pages

10. Government Furnished Property, rev 2 03 MAY 2022

11. Make or Buy Program (Offeror to propose), TBD pages

12. Small Business Subcontracting Plan (Offeror to propose), TBD pages

13. Government Furnished Information, 18 pages

(Procedures & Models will be provided with TDP) These procedures are provided for informational purposes only. Specific adherence to these procedures is not required. Further, the Contractor’s specific adherence to these procedures does not relieve the Contractor from delivering the final end product(s) as specified in the contract.

14. MK 41 VLS Indentured Breakdown List, 3288 pages

15. Cost and Software Data Reporting Plan, TBD pages

16. MK 41 VLS Resource Distribution Table (RDT)

17. Option Item Stepladder Price, rev 2 03 MAY 2022, Excel file (Offeror to propose)

SECTION L - INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND NOTICES TO BIDDERS

The following have been modified:

1.0 General Information

For proposal purposes, the estimated date of Award is 31 January 2023. The Government reserves the right to award sooner or later if necessary. The start and end dates, where applicable, 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 of the requirements of the solicitation. Proposals shall contain only material directly related to this acquisition. Offerors shall submit all information required by this solicitation.

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 of the line items listed in Section B of this solicitation. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE

INSTRUCTIONS OR CONFORM TO ALL REQUIREMENTS OUTLINED IN THIS SOLICITATION

MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF THE OFFEROR’S PROPOSAL AND REMOVAL FROM FURTHER

CONSIDERATION FOR AWARD.

Proposals submitted in response to the solicitation must contain a complete description of all pertinent aspects of the effort proposed by the Offeror. Previously submitted data or prior experience presumed to be known to the Government (e.g., previous projects performed for the Government) will not be considered as part of the proposal unless it is explicitly described in 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 website (https://www.sam.gov). From time to time, the Government may post additional information to the SAM website relating to this solicitation (e.g.

responses to questions, solicitation amendments, etc.). It is the responsibility of prospective Offerors to monitor the SAM website for any such information.

1.2 COMMUNICATIONS WITH THE GOVERNMENT

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

Mr. David Chamberlain Procuring Contracting Officer david.s.chamberlain5.civ@us.navy.mil

(202) 781-2598

Mr. Matthew Hubbard Contract Specialist matthew.r.hubbard2.civ@us.navy.mil

(202) 781-4413

1.3 AVAILABILITY OF ATTACHMENTS

Requests for access to the controlled solicitation attachments shall be submitted via email as follows:

TO: Mr. David Chamberlain - david.s.chamberlain5.civ@us.navy.mil CC: Mr. Matthew Hubbard - matthew.r.hubbard2.civ@us.navy.mil

SUBJECT LINE: N00024-22-R-5325 Access Request for (insert name of Offeror)

As electronic attachments to the email request, include the following:

1) Signed copy of the Terms of Use Agreement (TOUA) provided as Attachment J-S1 to this solicitation and a current copy of company’s approved DD Form 2345, Military Critical Technical Data Agreement, verifying eligibility to receive export-controlled information.

Distribution of the controlled solicitation attachments shall be made available in a secure manner to only those Offerors that meet the requirements detailed above and have submitted a signed TOUA (Attachment J-S1).

The deadline to request access to the controlled 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 Bidder’s Question Submittal Form (Attachment J-S2) for this solicitation. For ease of Government review and to minimize response time, Offerors shall submit this form in the original file format. Do not convert the form to Portable Document Format (PDF). To ensure the Government understands the context of the question, Offerors shall detail the applicable document name, document date or version, page, paragraph, clause or other specific citation to which the question applies. Information contained in the Government’s responses to bidder’s question shall not supersede any information contained in the solicitation (including amendments). In the event of a discrepancy between a response to a bidder’s question and the content of the solicitation, the latter shall take precedence.

Offerors shall not submit comments, questions, or inquiries to any Government representative other than the PCO and CS identified in this section.

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

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

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.

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 and will not be further evaluated for award. As such, 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 60 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 QUESTIONS

Written questions related to this solicitation shall be submitted electronically as follows:

TO: Mr. David Chamberlain – david.s.chamberlain5.civ@us.navy.mil

CC: Mr. Matthew Hubbard – matthew.r.hubbard2.civ@us.navy.mil SUBJECT LINE: N00024-22-R-5325 Question from (insert name of Offeror)

Based upon paragraph 1.5 below, offerors shall not submit any classified questions or proposals in response to this solicitation.

1.5 SOLICITATION SECURITY CLASSIFICATION

This solicitation is unclassified.

1.6 AWARD WITHOUT DISCUSSIONS

Pursuant to the provision under this section entitled FAR 52.215-1, “Instructions to Offerors – Competitive Acquisition”, the Government intends to award a single contract on the basis of a proposal submission without conducting discussions with Offerors, but reserves the right to conduct discussions per FAR 15.306 “Exchanges with Offerors After Receipt of Proposals” if determined by the Contracting Officer to be necessary. Each Offeror shall submit only one proposal for this requirement. No alternate proposals will be accepted, and the submission of multiple proposals for one requirement will result in rejection of the proposal and will not be further evaluated for award. 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 PROTECTING CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION

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 Controlled Unclassified Information 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 the Bidder’s Question Process as outlined in Section L.1.4 above.

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

2.1 PROPOSAL STRUCTURE, FORMAT, AND PAGE COUNTS

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

VOLUME

TITLE

PAGE

LIMIT

PAPER

DUPLICATES

ELECTRONIC

COPIES

I Executive

Summary 10 4 1

II Technical Approach and Capability

100 4 1

III Past Performance

See Note 1 4 1

IV Price Proposal None 1 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 shall not exceed two (2) pages in length. Therefore, the page limit for this volume shall be (5 + 2x), where x represents the number of applicable subcontractors.

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

Offerors are advised that the quality of information is significantly more important than quantity. In this respect, Offerors will strictly observe the page count limitations for each volume. Pages in excess of the applicable page limit will not be read or evaluated and will be removed by the PCO from the back of the respective volume prior to evaluation. 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. Only pages which count against page count limitations shall be numbered (e.g., 1, 2, 3), with the exception of the Price Volume. For the Price Volume only, pages must be numbered consecutively within each section, but page numbering may restart at the beginning of each section.

Section L.2.3 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:

Cover letter Table of contents Title pages Index pages Tabs Glossary Cross Reference Matrix List of Tables and Figures

The Government may consider any failure on the part of an Offeror to comply with these instructions to be an indication of how the Contractor will comply with contract requirements during contract performance. Therefore, the Government encourages Offerors to contact the PCO and Contract Specialist via the Bidder’s Question Process outlined in Section L.1.4

Volumes I, II, III and IV shall each contain a cover letter containing:

Offeror name, address, and point of contact

Offeror point of contact phone number and electronic mail address Offeror CAGE code and DUNS number Title of proposal, proposal number, and RFP number – Mechanical and Integration (N00024-22-R-5325) Volume number and title (e.g. “Volume II – Technical Proposal (Part 1 of X)”)

The Offeror shall submit a Cross Reference Matrix (CRM) for the Technical Volume, similar to the example below, to help ensure that all solicitation requirements are addressed and to facilitate the evaluators’ review of the Offeror’s proposal. The CRM should be a single integrated matrix and cross-reference the proposal volumes and paragraphs to specific RFP requirements, as well as other parts of the proposal that contain relevant information. The Offeror’s CRM may be identical to the example below or revised such as to add columns to indicate the page number on which information may be found, identify where other relevant information in the proposal is located, or provide other comments. The CRM does not count against any of the proposal page limitations.

Each factor and volume shall be written to the greatest extent possible on a stand-alone basis so that its content may be evaluated with a minimum of cross-referencing to other factors and volumes of the proposal. Cross-referencing within a given factor is permitted where its use would conserve space without impairing clarity. In the event an Offeror decides to cross reference information, it is the responsibility of the Offeror to include the information in full and provide clear references to that information in other portions of the factor where the Offeror would like the evaluators to consider any duplicated information. Offerors are reminded of their burden to present its capability in a manner that is clear for evaluators.

EXAMPLE OF A CROSS REFERENCE MATRIX (CRM)

Section L – Proposal Instructions

Government SOW Section M – Evaluation Factor

Offeror’s Proposal Reference

CLIN

Reference

Volume II Technical Approach and Capability

Example:

Attachment 1, SOW, Page 102, First Article Test

Note: This column shall address applicable paragraphs within the SOW.

Factor 1 Provide reference to Offeror’s Proposal Volume II – Technical. Example: Refer to appropriate page number in Offeror’s written proposal.

XXXX

2.2 LABELING AND PACKING

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

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

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

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

Unless otherwise stated in this solicitation, Offerors shall ensure that electronic versions of proposals do not contain any information not included in the paper versions. In the event of a discrepancy between the paper version and electronic version of a proposal, the electronic version will govern. Electronic proposal submissions and supporting information shall be submitted on CD-ROM or DVD media in a format that can be accessed using a standard PC-compatible CD-ROM/DVD drive. The Government will not accept submissions on any other electronic media, such as flash memory cards or USB flash drives. All files submitted to the Government shall be compatible with Microsoft Office 2016. 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.” The Offeror shall also submit a hardcopy directory listing with each CD-ROM/DVD submitted. 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. Each volume shall be organized into directories within the CD-ROM/DVD that duplicate the volumes and partitions used in the paper version of the proposal.

All CD-ROMs/DVDs shall be marked “CUI.”

2.3 PAGE SIZE AND FORMAT

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

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

These font requirements do not apply to outside documents such as Company Small Business Plan, Forward Pricing Rate Proposals and letters submitted previously to DCMA. Those documents may be submitted in their original format provided they are readable.

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

Proposal material shall be presented on double-sided pages only and in a single column on each page in accordance with FAR 52.204-4. Each double-sided page counts as 2 pages.

Foldout sheets may be used for charts and graphs where necessary to depict organization, layout, or implementation schedules. Foldouts shall be uncomplicated to preserve clarity. Extensive written text or tabular data, beyond that reasonably required for clarity, shall not be included in the material presented on the foldout sheet. Foldout pages shall fold entirely within the volume and shall not exceed 11 × 17 inches. Each non-blank side of a foldout page will count as two (2) pages for page count purposes. Foldouts for the proposal are limited to a total of 25 foldout sheets for the entire proposal, excluding Volume IV - Price Proposal. There is no limit as to how many of the pages of the price proposal are foldout pages, and foldout pages in the price proposal do not count against the 25 foldout sheet limit.

2.4 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 and shall remain valid for 270 days after the due date for receipt of proposals.

“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 Contract Specialist at the address below.

Commander Naval Sea Systems Command Attn: Mr. Matthew Hubbard, SEA 02531H 1333 Isaac Hull Ave SE Mail Stop 2040 Washington Navy Yard, DC 20376-2040

N00024-22-R-5325

PROPOSAL

DO NOT OPEN IN MAIL ROOM

For instructions on delivering hand-carried proposals, see the provision in this section entitled L-204-H002

SPECIAL PROPOSAL RECEIPT REQUIREMENTS FOR WASHINGTON NAVY YARD.

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 finds in proposals.

Failure to conform to all requirements of this solicitation may form the basis for rejection of the proposal without further consideration for award.

3.1 VOLUME I: EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Do not include cost or price information in this volume. Executive Summary Volume shall summarize the Offeror’s planned approach to satisfy the Government’s requirements. Key elements of the proposal shall be highlighted for both technical and management perspective. The Executive Summary shall include a response in accordance with paragraph (c) of L-209-H009. The Government will not formally evaluate the Executive Summary with the exception of the OCI information provided.

3.2 VOLUME II: FACTOR 1: TECHNICAL APPROACH AND CAPABILITY

Do not include cost or price information in this volume. The information contained in this volume shall enable Government personnel to make a thorough evaluation and arrive at a sound determination of whether or not the proposal meets the requirements of the solicitation. To this end, the Technical Proposal Volume shall be specific, detailed, and complete enough to demonstrate clearly and fully that the Offeror understands the solicitation 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 sufficient experience and capability to successfully perform its proposed technical approach. The level of technical detail provided must be sufficient to show how the Offeror proposes to fulfill the Government’s requirements and fully explain the methodology and procedures to be followed. The narrative 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 technical approach and capability.

The Offeror must clearly state any and all assumptions made to develop the proposed technical approach and capability.

The Technical Approach and Production Capabilities Volume shall address the following elements:

Element 1: Production in Accordance with the TDP Element 2: First Article Qualification Testing and Factory Acceptance Testing Element 3: Facility and Tooling Element 4: Quality Assurance Approach Element 5: Program Management

An extended description of desired proposal content is included below:

Element 1: Production in Accordance with the TDP

The Offeror shall provide a manufacturing plan that includes an Integrated Master Plan (IMP), Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), and Work Breakdown Structure (WBS). The IMP, IMS, and WBS may be submitted as an Appendix A to volume II, which shall not count towards the overall page count of volume II. The manufacturing plan shall demonstrate the Offeror’s technical approach and capability to perform the requirements IAW the delivery schedule. Additionally, the manufacturing plan shall demonstrate its understanding of the Technical Data Packages (TDP) and identification of risks during performance and its approach to managing those risks in performance. This manufacturing plan shall demonstrate the Offeror’s approach to delivering the requirements of Section B and describe its approach to accomplishing the module mechanical structure and integration.

The Offeror shall describe its approach for accomplishing module mechanical structure production, GFP integration and module level integration and test. The approach shall outline the overall manufacturing plan, integration and test approach and contingency plans that ensure successfully completion of line item deliverables.

The Offeror shall demonstrate its experience as a prime contractor or subcontractor producing a MK 41 VLS or a program of similar size and complexity. The Offeror shall address the required technologies, equipment, and/or specialized skills proposed to build and integrate the MK 41 VLS system configuration in accordance with the TDP.

This should include—at a minimum—discussion of the following items:

Integration of GFP Deck and Hatch Assembly Plenum Assembly Final Assembly and Test

Element 2: First Article Qualification Testing and Factory Acceptance Testing

The Offeror shall describe its approach for conducting First Article Qualification Testing (FAQT) and Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) to ensure that production units comply with the configuration and functional requirements specified by the TDP.

The Offeror shall describe how first article qualification testing and factory acceptance testing will be implemented in its facility, identify any testing requirements that cannot be performed in its present facility, and provide a plan for any such requirements. The Offeror shall address facilities, fixtures, software, and test equipment required to successfully conduct first article qualification testing and factory acceptance testing.

Element 3: Facility and Tooling

The Offeror shall describe the proposed production assets, test assets, and capital assets in sufficient detail as to demonstrate adequate infrastructure, capability, and capacity for the production and test of the proposed systems at the production rates that result in on-time delivery as required by Section F. The Offeror shall specifically discuss availability of assets during the contract period of performance. The Offeror shall also describe its approach and plan for passing Production Readiness Reviews.

The Offeror shall describe availability of necessary assets including fixtures, software, physical plant facilities, required production and test equipment, special test ranges or facilities and skilled production, test and engineering support personnel.

Note: The Government reserves the right to conduct an on-site review (pre-award site survey) of the Offeror’s proposed physical assets.

Element 4: Quality Assurance Approach

The Offeror shall describe its quality assurance approach to producing the requirements specified in Section B and complying with the quality requirements specified in the Statement of Work Section 20.0, Quality Control. This approach shall address, at a minimum, the following:

- Plenum ablative bonding

- Mechanical integration and test tolerances

- Subcontractor quality assurance approach

Finally, the Offeror shall describe its existing supplier management program and configuration management processes applicable to a United States Department of Defense military system program.

Element 5: Program Management

The Offeror shall describe its program management approach for staffing, subcontractor management, production planning, and communications with the Government. The Offeror shall address how it will perform the Firm-Fixed- Price and Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee requirements concurrently.

The Offeror’s staffing plan shall demonstrate how the Offeror’s team will provide the resources to execute contract requirements. Additionally, the staffing plan shall demonstrate the planned engineering staff’s experience in first article inspection, fault isolation, failure analysis, source qualification, and test equipment design for military systems used in a United States Department of Defense production program.

The Offeror shall define its subcontractor management approach to ensure on-time delivery. The Offeror shall discuss how it will manage its subcontractors to ensure subcontracted parts are delivered on time and are of sufficient quality to enable the Offeror to meet all contractual requirements. The subcontractor management approach shall detail the contractual arrangements, qualification requirements, selection process(es), contingency plans, and management interactions, including performance feedback.

The Offeror shall demonstrate its management approach for production planning and execution resources (hardware, software, manpower and infrastructure) across product lines to ensure production capacity is sufficient for on-time deliveries. The Offeror shall describe its communication approach with the Government to include frequency, lines of communication, and its approach to keeping the government’s program management status on the progress it is making towards meeting the contractual requirements throughout performance

3.3 VOLUME III – FACTOR 2: PAST PERFORMANCE

Do not include cost or price information in this volume. In the Past Performance Volume, 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 recent and relevant prior contract efforts. The Offeror shall clearly describe how each prior contract effort is recent 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 (within five years of the proposal submission date) and relevant current Department of Defense efforts.

The Offeror shall provide a past performance narrative not to exceed five (5) pages in length that addresses the following topics:

The Offeror shall 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.

As required by DFARS 215.304, the Offeror shall provide information on its past performance demonstrating compliance with the requirements of FAR 52.219-8 and FAR 52.219-9.

Additionally, the Offeror must also submit past performance information associated with at least one (1) recent and relevant prior contract effort for each proposed major subcontractor. A major subcontractor is defined as a subcontractor that will perform more than 3% of the total contract effort based on the Offeror’s total proposal price.

The information submitted for each subcontractor shall not exceed two (2) pages in length.

NOTE: The Government reserves the right to use contract performance data provided in the Offeror’s proposal and contract performance data obtained from other sources, such as the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) database, and from the points of contact identified by the Offeror in its proposal in the evaluation of Past Performance.

3.4 VOLUME IV — PRICE PROPOSAL - FACTOR 3: TOTAL EVALUATED COST/PRICE

Volume IV of the proposal is the only volume which may include pricing information, and shall be used to calculate the Total Evaluated Cost/Price (TEC/P). The TEC/P will be based upon the total price for FFP CLINs after applying the appropriate stepladder quantities, where applicable and as defined in Section M paragraph 2.3.1.1, plus the evaluated price for the CPFF CLINs. For this evaluation, the Government will perform a cost realism analysis of each Offeror’s proposed costs for the CPFF CLINs but will not conduct either a price realism or cost realism on any FFP CLIN. The burden of cost credibility rests with the Offeror to demonstrate the realism of its proposed costs; as such, the Offeror must submit substantiating data for every major cost element it proposes (e.g., direct labor rates and hours, material, fringe rate, overhead rate, G&A rate, subcontract costs, etc.) for the CPFF CLINs.

While the Government reserves the right to rely on other relevant, reliable data in its cost realism analysis of each Offeror’s proposed costs, each Offeror must submit sufficient substantiating data to demonstrate the realism of each of its proposed major cost elements. If an Offeror fails to provide any of the specifically requested substantiating cost information, the Government may find the Offeror ineligible for award. Moreover, providing insufficient information to substantiate the realism of an Offeror’s proposed costs may result in an upward cost adjustment, an assessment of increased proposal risk, and/or a determination that the Offeror is ineligible for award.

The Offeror's proposal should represent its best efforts to respond to the solicitation. The burden of proof as to cost/price credibility rests with the Offeror. Unrealistically low prices may indicate an inability to understand requirements and a high risk approach to contract performance. Moreover, inconsistencies between cost and pricing information submitted by the prime and cost and pricing information submitted by a subcontractor may indicate a performance or cost risk based on unclear subcontracting agreements or a lack of communication amongst an Offeror’s team. Accordingly, the Government may consider such inconsistencies in evaluating an Offeror’s ability to perform and the cost risk of its approach.

Volume IV should not discuss the Offeror's proposed technical approach, except as necessary to demonstrate cost realism. If an Offeror discusses its proposed technical approach in Volume IV, it should provide cross-references to the full discussion of the applicable portion of the Offeror's technical approach in the non-cost volume(s).

Each Offeror is required to submit the Cost/Price Proposal separate from the other volumes. Electronic copies of the Cost/Price Volume shall be submitted on separate media, using MS Word or MS Excel. Electronic copies of text and tables must be capable of being edited (not embedded pictures or screenshots) within MS Word or MS Excel.

3.4.1 SF 33/COMPLETED CONTRACT CONTENT

Volume IV of submitted proposals shall include:

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:

1) The proposal is valid for 270 days following the due date for receipt of proposals

2) Offeror’s Cage Code and DUNS Number

3) All enclosures transmitted with the proposal submission

4) Address(es) of the location(s) at which the Offeror intends to perform the proposed effort including subcontractor facilities

5) Table of Contents and Glossary

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.

3.4.1.2 SF 33 SOLICIATION, 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, and (3) failing to fully complete Section K.

Changes to any portion of the SF 33 not specifically requiring the input of information by the Offeror are prohibited.

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.

3.4.1.2.1 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 270 days following the proposal due date) required by Section L 3.41.1 of this solicitation.

3.4.1.2.2 SOLICITATION SECTIONS B THROUGH I

The Offeror shall submit Sections B through I with all appropriate information completed as required by the solicitation.

3.4.1.2.3 SOLICITATION SECTION J

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

Attachment 11 - Make or Buy Program

Attachment 12 - Small Business Subcontracting Plan

Attachment 16 – MK41 VLS SSP RDT

Attachment 17 – Option Item Stepladder Price

Additionally, the Offeror shall provide the following completed attachments as part of its proposal submission:

J-S3 CLIN Pricing J-S4 CDRL Price Group

Note: the Offeror shall provide information for the "Price Group" and "Estimated Total Price" blocks of each data item Blocks 17 and 18 of the Contract Data Requirements List(s), attached hereto in JS-4.

3.4.1.2.4 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.

Stepladder Pricing. See Section B, Note C, above, for a detailed explanation of how stepladder pricing will be utilized for this solicitation/contract. If Offerors believe stepladder quantity ranges could be altered to provide a better value to the Government, they are encouraged to complete FAR 52.207-4 (in Section K) and submit with their proposal. Suggested quantities will be evaluated utilizing the evaluation criteria outlined in Section M.

3.4.1.2.5 PRESS RELEASE INFORMATION

The Offeror shall complete Attachment J-S5 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.

3.4.2 OTHER PRICING INFORMATION

3.4.2.1 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 are 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 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 on cost/price is reached. Submission of certified cost or pricing data is not considered “discussions” under FAR Part 15.

3.4.2.2 PIO – CLIN 0099

The Offeror shall proposed the fully burdened NTE value of $12,500,000.00 for CLIN 0099.

3.4.2.3 SPECIFIED LEVEL OF EFFORT FOR CPFF CLINs

Offerors shall propose a labor mix that adheres to the labor mix and hours specified below. Offerors shall not deviate from the labor mix or hours.

CLIN(s) Labor Category Labor Category Hours Per CLIN GFP Technical Support (CLINs 0013, 0113, 0213, 0313, 0413)

Program Manager 500 Senior Engineer 2,500 Mid Engineer 1,500 Senior Technician 500 Total 5,000

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