N0003925R9510_ADNS MAC_Amendment_0005_28July2025.pdf

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

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

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

30-105-04EXCEPTION TO SF 30

APPROVED BY OIRM 11-84

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

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

The purpose of this amendment is to:

1) Section K - Revise clause 52.204-8 from IBR to Full Text

2) Revise Section L

See Summary of Changes

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 20

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 28-Jul-2025

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 N0003925R9510

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

13-Jun-2025

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

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

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

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

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

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

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

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

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

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

CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

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

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

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

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

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

10A. MOD. OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

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

6. ISSUED BY

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

28-Jul-2025

CODE

COMMANDER, NAVWAR

SYSTEMS COMMAND

02 CONTRACTS

4301 PACIFIC HIGHWAY

SAN DIEGO CA 92110-3127

N00039 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

N0003925R9510

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION K - REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS AND OTHER STATEMENTS OF OFFERORS

The following have been modified:

52.204-8 ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (DEVIATION 2025-O0003/ DEVIATION

2025-O0004) (MAR 2025)

(a)(1) The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 334210.

(2) The small business size standard is 1,250.

(3) The small business size standard for a concern that submits an offer, other than on a construction or service acquisition, but proposes to furnish an end item that it did not itself manufacture, process, or produce is 500 employees, or 150 employees for information technology value-added resellers under NAICS code 541519, if the acquisition--

(i) Is set aside for small business and has a value above the simplified acquisition threshold;

(ii) Uses the HUBZone price evaluation preference regardless of dollar value, unless the offeror waives the price evaluation preference; or

(iii) Is an 8(a), HUBZone, service-disabled veteran-owned, economically disadvantaged women-owned, or women-owned small business set-aside or sole-source award regardless of dollar value.

(b)(1) If the provision at 52.204-7, System for Award Management, is included in this solicitation, paragraph (d) of this provision applies.

(2) If the provision at 52.204-7, System for Award Management, is not included in this solicitation, and the Offeror has an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM), the Offeror may choose to use paragraph

(d) of this provision instead of completing the corresponding individual representations and certifications in the solicitation. The Offeror shall indicate which option applies by checking one of the following boxes:

[ ] Paragraph (d) applies.

[ ] Paragraph (d) does not apply and the offeror has completed the individual representations and certifications in the solicitation.

(c) (1) The following representations or certifications in SAM are applicable to this solicitation as indicated:

(i) 52.203-2, Certificate of Independent Price Determination. This provision applies to solicitations when a firm-fixed-price contract or fixed-price contract with economic price adjustment is contemplated, unless—

(A) The acquisition is to be made under the simplified acquisition procedures in Part 13;

(B) The solicitation is a request for technical proposals under two-step sealed bidding procedures; or

(C) The solicitation is for utility services for which rates are set by law or regulation.

(ii) 52.203-11, Certification and Disclosure Regarding Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions. This provision applies to solicitations expected to exceed $150,000.

(iii) 52.203-18, Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements--Representation. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(iv) 52.204-3, Taxpayer Identification. This provision applies to solicitations that do not include the provision at 52.204-7, System for Award Management.

(v) 52.204-5, Women-Owned Business (Other Than Small Business). This provision applies to solicitations that—

(A) Are not set aside for small business concerns;

(B) Exceed the simplified acquisition threshold; and

(C) Are for contracts that will be performed in the United States or its outlying areas.

(vi) 52.204-26, Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services--Representation. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(vii) 52.209-2, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations--Representation.

(viii) 52.209-5, Certification Regarding Responsibility Matters. This provision applies to solicitations where the contract value is expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold.

(ix) 52.209-11, Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(x) 52.214-14, Place of Performance--Sealed Bidding. This provision applies to invitations for bids except those in which the place of performance is specified by the Government.

(xi) 52.215-6, Place of Performance. This provision applies to solicitations unless the place of performance is specified by the Government.

(xii) 52.219-1, Small Business Program Representations (Basic, Alternates I, and II). This provision applies to solicitations when the contract is for supplies to be delivered or services to be performed in the United States or its outlying areas, or when the contracting officer has applied part 19 in accordance with 19.000(b)(1)(ii).

(A) The basic provision applies when the solicitations are issued by other than DoD, NASA, and the Coast Guard.

(B) The provision with its Alternate I applies to solicitations issued by DoD, NASA, or the Coast Guard.

(C) The provision with its Alternate II applies to solicitations that will result in a multiple-award contract with more than one NAICS code assigned.

(xiii) 52.219-2, Equal Low Bids. This provision applies to solicitations when contracting by sealed bidding and the contract is for supplies to be delivered or services to be performed in the United States or its outlying areas, or when the contracting officer has applied part 19 in accordance with 19.000(b)(1)(ii).

(xiv) [Reserved]

(xv) [Reserved]

(xvi) 52.222-38, Compliance with Veterans' Employment Reporting Requirements. This provision applies to solicitations when it is anticipated the contract award will exceed the simplified acquisition threshold and the contract is not for acquisition of commercial products or commercial services.

(xvii) 52.223-1, Biobased Product Certification. This provision applies to solicitations that require the delivery or specify the use of biobased products in USDA-designated product categories; or include the clause at 52.223-2, Reporting of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction Contracts.

(xviii) 52.223-4, Recovered Material Certification. This provision applies to solicitations that are for, or specify the use of, EPA- designated items.

(xix) [Reserved]

(xx) 52.225-2, Buy American Certificate. This provision applies to solicitations containing the clause at 52.225-1.

(xxi) 52.225-4, Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act Certificate. (Basic, Alternates II and III.)

This provision applies to solicitations containing the clause at 52.225-3.

(A) If the acquisition value is less than $50,000, the basic provision applies.

(B) If the acquisition value is $50,000 or more but is less than $100,000, the provision with its Alternate II applies.

(C) If the acquisition value is $100,000 or more but is less than $102,280, the provision with its Alternate III applies.

(xxii) 52.225-6, Trade Agreements Certificate. This provision applies to solicitations containing the clause at 52.225-5.

(xxiii) 52.225-20, Prohibition on Conducting Restricted Business Operations in Sudan--Certification. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(xxiv) 52.225-25, Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran—Representation and Certification. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(xxv) 52.226-2, Historically Black College or University and Minority Institution Representation. This provision applies to solicitations for research, studies, supplies, or services of the type normally acquired from higher educational institutions.

(2) The following representations or certifications are applicable as indicated by the Contracting Officer:

[Contracting Officer check as appropriate.]

(i) 52.204-17, Ownership or Control of Offeror.

(ii) 52.204-20, Predecessor of Offeror.

(iii) 52.222-18, Certification Regarding Knowledge of Child Labor for Listed End Products.

(iv) 52.222-48, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment--Certification.

(v) 52.222-52 Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services--Certification.

(vi) 52.227-6, Royalty Information.

(A) Basic.

(B) Alternate I.

(vii) 52.227-15, Representation of Limited Rights Data and Restricted Computer Software.

(d) The Offeror has completed the annual representations and certifications electronically in SAM accessed through https://www.sam.gov. After reviewing the SAM information, the Offeror verifies by submission of the offer that the representations and certifications currently posted electronically that apply to this solicitation as indicated in paragraph (c) of this provision have been entered or updated within the last 12 months, are current, accurate, complete, and applicable to this solicitation (including the business size standard applicable to the NAICS code referenced for this solicitation), as of the date of this offer and are incorporated in this offer by reference (see FAR 4.1201); except for the changes identified below [ offeror to insert changes, identifying change by clause number, title, date]. These amended representation(s) and/or certification(s) are also incorporated in this offer and are current, accurate, and complete as of the date of this offer.

FAR Clause Title Date Change

Any changes provided by the offeror are applicable to this solicitation only, and do not result in an update to the representations and certifications posted on SAM.

(End of provision)

The following were previously included by reference and are now included by full text:

52.204-24 REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND VIDEO

SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT (NOV 2021)

The Offeror shall not complete the representation at paragraph (d)(1) of this provision if the Offeror has represented that it "does not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services as a part of its offered products or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract, or other contractual instrument" in paragraph (c)(1) in the provision at 52.204-26, Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services-- Representation, or in paragraph (v)(2)(i) of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications- Commercial Products and Commercial Services. The Offeror shall not complete the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision if the Offeror has represented that it "does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services, or any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services" in paragraph (c)(2) of the provision at 52.204-26, or in paragraph (v)(2)(ii) of the provision at 52.212-3.

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision-

Backhaul, covered telecommunications equipment or services, critical technology, interconnection arrangements, reasonable inquiry, roaming, and substantial or essential component have the meanings provided in the clause 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

(b) Prohibition.

(1) Section 889(a)(1)(A) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub. L.

115-232) prohibits the head of an executive agency on or after August 13, 2019, from procuring or obtaining, or extending or renewing a contract to procure or obtain, any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system. Nothing in the prohibition shall be construed to--

(i) Prohibit the head of an executive agency from procuring with an entity to provide a service that connects to the facilities of a third-party, such as backhaul, roaming, or interconnection arrangements; or

(ii) Cover telecommunications equipment that cannot route or redirect user data traffic or cannot permit visibility into any user data or packets that such equipment transmits or otherwise handles.

(2) Section 889(a)(1)(B) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub. L.

115-232) prohibits the head of an executive agency on or after August 13, 2020, from entering into a contract or extending or renewing a contract with an entity that uses any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system. This prohibition applies to the use of covered telecommunications equipment or services, regardless of whether that use is in performance of work under a Federal contract. Nothing in the prohibition shall be construed to--

(i) Prohibit the head of an executive agency from procuring with an entity to provide a service that connects to the facilities of a third-party, such as backhaul, roaming, or interconnection arrangements; or

(ii) Cover telecommunications equipment that cannot route or redirect user data traffic or cannot permit visibility into any user data or packets that such equipment transmits or otherwise handles.

(c) Procedures. The Offeror shall review the list of excluded parties in the System for Award Management (SAM) (https://www.sam.gov) for entities excluded from receiving federal awards for "covered telecommunications equipment or services."

(d) Representations. The Offeror represents that--

(1) It [ ___ ] will, [ ___ ] will not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract or other contractual instrument resulting from this solicitation. The Offeror shall provide the additional disclosure information required at paragraph (e)(1) of this section if the Offeror responds "will" in paragraph (d)(1) of this section; and

(2) After conducting a reasonable inquiry, for purposes of this representation, the Offeror represents that--

It [ ___ ] does, [ ___ ] does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services, or use any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services. The Offeror shall provide the additional disclosure information required at paragraph (e)(2) of this section if the Offeror responds "does" in paragraph (d)(2) of this section.

(e) Disclosures.

(1) Disclosure for the representation in paragraph (d)(1) of this provision. If the Offeror has responded "will" in the representation in paragraph (d)(1) of this provision, the Offeror shall provide the following information as part of the offer:

(i) For covered equipment--

(A) The entity that produced the covered telecommunications equipment (include entity name, unique entity identifier, CAGE code, and whether the entity was the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) or a distributor, if known);

(B) A description of all covered telecommunications equipment offered (include brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); and

(C) Explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications equipment and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(1) of this provision.

(ii) For covered services--

(A) If the service is related to item maintenance: A description of all covered telecommunications services offered (include on the item being maintained: Brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); or

(B) If not associated with maintenance, the Product Service Code (PSC) of the service being provided; and explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications services and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(1) of this provision.

(2) Disclosure for the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision. If the Offeror has responded "does" in the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision, the Offeror shall provide the following information as part of the offer:

(i) For covered equipment--

(A) The entity that produced the covered telecommunications equipment (include entity name, unique entity identifier, CAGE code, and whether the entity was the OEM or a distributor, if known);

(B) A description of all covered telecommunications equipment offered (include brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); and

(C) Explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications equipment and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(2) of this provision.

(ii) For covered services--

(A) If the service is related to item maintenance: A description of all covered telecommunications services offered (include on the item being maintained: Brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); or

(B) If not associated with maintenance, the PSC of the service being provided; and explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications services and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(2) of this provision.

SECTION L - INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND NOTICES TO BIDDERS

The following have been modified:

L-204-HQ001 ESTIMATED EFFECTIVE AWARD DATE (NAVWAR) (APR 2025)

For Bidding/Proposal purposes the estimated effective date of contract award is 09 December 2025.

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L-204-HQ002 CUI SOLICITATION / RFI LANGUAGE – ALTERNATE II (RFI’S/RFP’S WHICH

INCLUDES CUI, BUT DO NOT INCLUDE CTI) (NAVWAR) (APR 2025)

The solicitation is available via the Internet by accessing the System for Award Management at SAM.gov and Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) at https://wawf.eb.mil/. If assistance accessing the solicitation is required, please contact Ms. Andrea M Cohn, Contract Specialist, by email at Andrea.M.Cohn.civ@us.navy.mil.

The specific requirements for this Solicitation include Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and will not be made publicly available. To minimize the volume of individual submissions, the Offeror shall designate a single Point of Contact from the Prime Offeror to collect and submit the required NDAs to the Government on behalf of the Offeror’s team (including team members and subcontractors).

In order to obtain access to the Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) ADNS MAC Technical Documents for the purposes of responding to this Solicitation, interested companies shall:

1. Provide a current copy of the approved DD Form 2345, Military Critical Technical Data Agreement, verifying eligibility and authority to receive export-controlled information; and

2. Complete a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) (Attachment 5)

The DD Form 2345 and completed NDA shall be submitted to the Contract Specialist, Andrea M Cohn (Andrea.M.Cohn.civ@us.navy.mil), and to the Contracting Officer, Susana L Wiker (Susana.L.Wiker.civ@us.navy.mil). The ADNS MAC technical data will be sent by the Contract Specialist to interested companies via Department of Defense Secure Access File Exchange (DoD SAFE) once the DD2345 and NDA are completed.

In order to receive the CUI documents, the Offeror shall provide the information specified above to the Government by the time & date for receipt of proposals as published via the NAVWAR Headquarters Open Solicitations Page.

Failure to do so will not result in an extension of the proposal receipt date. It is the responsibility of the Offeror to provide the correct information and to be prepared to receive the CUI documents when they are sent. The Offeror should immediately verify access and download requested documents (within seven (7) calendar days of Drop-off.

After that, files are automatically deleted from DoD SAFE). Failure to pick up documents from DoD SAFE will not automatically result in the Government resending the documents, and will not result in an extension of the proposal receipt date. The Government will not resend any documents unless specifically requested to do so.

IMPORTANT: For purposes of this solicitation, all documents will be unclassified. However, prime contractors interested in bidding under this solicitation must be able to receive classified documents up to the SECRET level and must be a United States (U.S.) company or an independent U.S. subsidiary. The Navy will not consider foreign contractors acting as subcontractors to U.S. prime contractors. The export of defense articles, defense services, and related technical data is subject to the Arms Export Control Act and the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and requires the issuance of an export license by the U.S. Department of State.

If an Offeror does not receive an award under this Solicitation, the Offeror is required to destroy all copies of the CUI documents and provide notification of the destruction to Susana.L.Wiker.civ@us.navy.mil and Andrea.M.Cohn.civ@us.navy.mil no later than 30 calendar days after notification as an unsuccessful offeror.

L-204-HQ003 SUBMISSION OF ELECTRONIC PROPOSALS (NAVWAR) (APR 2025)

(a) Offerors shall submit proposals electronically to NAVWAR no later than 1400 San Diego local time on 05 August 2025 according to the instructions contained in this provision. Included with Volume II of the proposals shall be a scanned version of the signed SF 33. Offerors shall submit their signed proposals as Portable Document Format or (“PDF”) documents. Offerors shall submit one “PDF” file per section in each Volume.

Electronic copies shall be submitted via PIEE through the Solicitation Module at https://wawf.eb.mil/. Offerors shall be register in PIEE.

PIEE Registration Instructions:

https://www.acq.osd.mil/asda/dpc/ce/cap/docs/piee/PIEE_Solicitation_Module_Vendor_Access_Instructions.pdf

PIEE Digital PIN and Time-Based One Time Password Setup:

https://pieetraining.eb.mil/wbt/portal/documents/Digital_PIN_and_Time_Based_One_Time_Password_Setup.pdf

PIEE Submitting an Offer:

https://pieetraining.eb.mil/wbt/sol/Posting_Offer.pdf

PIEE Help Desk (Monday - Friday, 06:30 – 24:00 EST):

https://piee.eb.mil/xhtml/unauth/web/homepage/vendorCustomerSupport.xhtml Phone: 866-618-5988 Email: disa.global.servicedesk.mbx.eb-ticket-requests@mail.mil

(b) Each electronic file shall also be clearly marked to show the L-204-HQ0003 Volume E-File Type Suffix, solicitation number and Offeror’s name. E-Proposal files shall not contain classified data. The Offeror’s e-proposal shall be in Adobe Acrobat version 2020 or newer.

(c) Bids and proposals submitted electronically will be considered “late” unless the bidder or Offeror completes the entire transmission of the bid or proposal prior to the due date and time for receipt of bids or proposals. This paragraph (c) supplements the submission, modification and withdrawal of bids and proposals coverage in the FAR 52.212-1 “Instructions to Offerors--Commercial Items”, FAR 52.214-7 “Late Submissions, Modifications, and Withdrawals of Bids”, FAR 52.214-23 “Late Submissions, Modifications, Revisions, and Withdrawals of Technical Proposals under Two-Step Sealed Bidding”, or the FAR 52.215-1 “Instructions to Offerors--Competitive Acquisition” provision contained in the solicitation.

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1.0 GENERAL PROPOSAL INFORMATION

This solicitation is for the Automated Digital Network System (ADNS) Multiple Award Contract (MAC) procurement, herein referred to as ADNS MAC.

1.1 SOLICITATION OVERVIEW

This solicitation is for the delivery of Build-to-Print (BTP) ADNS production units, Cyber Threat Upgrades (CTUs) and Mission Focused Upgrades (MFUs), kits, modules, components, software, spares, and lab material for Shore, Surface, Submarine and Airborne platforms. This contract also encompasses the functions to support production activities to include, but not limited to, program management functions. Specific requirements will be defined in individual Delivery Orders.

1.2 OFFEROR QUESTIONS REGARDING SOLICITATION

Offerors may submit questions and request clarifications related to any aspect of this solicitation. Questions shall only be provided in writing via email to the following email addresses Andrea.M.Cohn.civ@us.navy.mil and Susana.L.Wiker.civ@us.navy.mil. The Government may make available to the general public any Offeror questions and requests for clarifications and any Government responses to such questions and requests for clarifications;

therefore, Offerors are instructed not to submit comments of a proprietary nature. The Government may not respond to questions and requests for clarifications submitted later than fifteen (15) calendar days before the closing date of this Solicitation.

1.3 VALIDITY OF PROPOSALS

Proposals submitted in response to this Solicitation shall be valid for at least 300 calendar days from the date the proposal is due.

2.0 PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS

2.1 PROPOSAL ORGANIZATION, FORMAT AND CONTENT

2.1.1 PROPOSAL ORGANIZATION. The Offeror’s proposal shall consist of two (2) separate Volumes as follows:

a. Volume I: Technical Proposal

b. Volume II: Contract Documents

Proposals shall be submitted in accordance with solicitation Section L-204-HQ003 Submission of Electronic Proposals.

2.1.2 PROPOSAL FORMAT. In addition to all other requirements of this solicitation, each Offeror shall demonstrate its capability by means of a detailed written proposal in each of the areas indicated under Section M – Evaluation Factors for Award. Proposals submitted for consideration for award must address the full scope of the solicitation. Data previously submitted, if any, will not be used in the evaluation of your response to this solicitation. Previously submitted data shall not, therefore, be included in your proposal “by reference.”

Proposals which address only part of the solicitation may be considered unacceptable and ineligible for award.

The Offeror’s proposal Volumes shall include the following:

VOLUME PAGE LIMITATIONS VOLUME E-FILE

TYPE SUFFIX

I: TECHNICAL PROPOSAL

Section 1: ADNS Production Processes and Capacity (Factor 1)

Twenty (20) pages maximum V1.TECH

Section 2: Management Approach (Factor 2)

Fifteen (15) pages maximum V1.MGMT

Section 3: ADNS Sample Delivery Order (Factor 3)

Twenty (20) pages maximum V1.PROD_DO

Section 4: Past Performance (Factor 4) Nine (9) pages maximum (Exclusive of

CPARS)

Offerors shall cite at least one reference from the prime Offeror, no more than one reference from any subcontractor, and no more than three references total.

V1.PAST_PERF

Section 5: Extent of Participation of Small Business (Factor 5)

Five (5) pages maximum (Exclusive of SF294s / SF295s / Individual Subcontracts Report (ISRs) / Summary Subcontracting Reports (SSRs) / DCMA Compliance Letter & evidence of commitment to utilize small businesses).

V1.SBP

Optional: Volume I Cross Reference Matrix

One (1) page maximum V1.OPT_XMATRIX

II: CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

Section 1: Cover Letter No page limit V2.LTR Section 2: Exceptions to the RFP No page limit V2.EXC Section 3: Signed SF33 No page limit V2.SF33 Section 4: RFP Sections C through J No page limit V2.RFPC-J Section 5: RFP Section K No page limit V2.RFP-K Section 6: OCI Mitigation Plan (if applicable)

No page limit V2.OCI

Section 7: Contractor Responsibility No page limit V2.CONTRESP Section 8: Subcontracting Plan No page limit V2.SUBPLAN Section 9: Foreign Owned Subcontractors

No page limit V2.FOREIGN

Section 10: Proprietary Data Protection Agreements (PDPAs)

No page limit V2.PDPA

Section 11: Security Clearance Levels No page limit V2.SEC

Note: Failure to submit complete information in the manner above may be considered a “no response” and may result in the exclusion of the proposal from further consideration.

Proposal Content

Information submitted in excess of the page limits established above will not be read or evaluated. Page limits do not include cover sheets, tables of contents, and lists of figures, lists of drawings, lists of proprietary data, glossaries, tabs, dividers, or blank pages.

Do not include cost information in Volume I Technical Proposal.

Electronic copies of the proposal must be provided in separate Technical and Contract Documents files. Each proposal section shall be labeled with the Volume/Section Suffix provided in the table in Paragraph 2.1.2 above.

Electronic proposals shall be submitted in accordance with provision L-204-HQ003, Submission of Electronic Proposals.

1. Format: A page is defined as a sheet of paper that includes information. The electronic proposal shall be prepared for printing on 8 1/2" x 11" paper format with single-spaced typed lines, including figures, glossaries, tables of contents and cover sheets. A partial page counts as a full page. Type size shall be Times New Roman 12 point in the text, 10 point in spreadsheets and tables, and 8 point in drawings and figures. Standard margins shall be a minimum of one inch, excluding header and footer. The volumes shall contain a glossary of abbreviations and acronyms used and an explanation of each. No pen and ink changes are allowed.

2. Numbering: Pages shall be numbered consecutively within each section to indicate the volume, section, and page. For example, page 19 of Volume I, Section B would be numbered I-B-19.

Responses to the requirements in each of the factors listed in Sections L and M are necessary to enable the Government to evaluate the Offeror’s understanding of, and capability to accomplish, the stated requirements. The

Offeror must provide sufficient detail to substantiate the validity of all stated claims. Proposals shall be submitted in accordance with the instructions contained herein. Non-conformance may cause rejection of, or the down scoring of, the proposal. An Offeror’s proposal is presumed to represent its best efforts to respond to the solicitation. Proposals should be clear, concise and complete. Organization, clarity, accuracy of information, relevance, and completeness are of prime importance. Sufficient supporting information shall be provided to allow the Government to evaluate the Offeror’s approach.

3.0 PROPOSAL VOLUMES

3.1 VOLUME 1 - TECHNICAL PROPOSAL

General Guidelines for Content. The required content of each technical proposal section is described below. The technical proposal shall not include any cost information. The technical proposal shall cover the Offeror’s understanding of the work and the methods that will be employed to attain contract objectives and shall enable technical personnel to make a thorough evaluation and a determination whether the proposal will satisfy the Government’s requirements.

The technical proposal shall be specific, detailed, and complete and fully demonstrate that the prospective Offeror has a thorough understanding of the Government’s requirements. Data previously submitted to the Government will not be considered; therefore, such data shall not be incorporated into the technical proposal by reference. Statements that the Offeror understands, can or will comply with all specifications, or statements paraphrasing the specifications or other information contained in the Solicitation will be considered inadequate. Phrases such as “Standard procedures will be employed” and “well known techniques will be used” will also be considered insufficient.

Offerors shall provide separate responses to each technical evaluation factor within the identified page limitations.

Offerors may provide an optional cross reference matrix within the identified page limitations. Offers, which do not present sufficient information to permit complete technical evaluation by the Government, may be rejected.

Offerors shall prepare Volume I in five (5) separate sections as follows:

Section 1: ADNS Production Processes and Capacity (Factor 1) Section 2: Management Approach (Factor 2) Section 3: ADNS Sample Delivery Order (Factor 3) Section 4: Past Performance (Factor 4) Section 5: Small Business Participation (Factor 5)

3.1.1 FACTOR 1 – ADNS PRODUCTION PROCESSES AND CAPACITY (TWENTY (20) PAGES

MAXIMUM)

Offerors shall describe the end-to-end process for producing ADNS systems, from receipt of delivery order to shipment of integrated system product to specified government sites, and available capacity for producing and storing ADNS systems and components. For the purposes of addressing this Factor, Offerors are to consider the ADNS Technical Data Packages (TDPs) and Attachment 1 - ADNS MAC SOW to specifically address the following and should expand to any other production processes that would be relevant:

a) Offerors shall describe their process and procedures for addressing any post award Government changes to the Product Baseline (PBL), to include configuration management, ensuring the production units are in compliance with the latest revision of the approved PBL. Offerors shall specifically address Quality Assurance, Supply Chain Risk Management, End-of-Life/End-of-Sale/End-of-Support identification/notification and proposed resolution in coordination with the Government, Trade Agreement Act (TAA) compliance, and how the production units are validated against the latest revision of the approved PBL and what steps the Offeror will take to mitigate change-driven impacts to Price, Schedule and Performance (e.g. quality, delivery) for accomplishing the ADNS MAC effort.

b) Offerors shall describe their procurement and inventory management process and procedures for ADNS hardware, to include CaaS systems, Cyber Threat Upgrades, Mission Focused Upgrades, Ancillary kits, lab equipment and spares. If using an existing ordering and inventory process, Offerors shall describe how they will tailor the processes for accomplishing the procurement and inventory management process and procedures, specifically addressing receipt of equipment, storage management, change management, tools used and how they will benefit the ADNS program.

c) Offerors shall describe their process and procedures for procuring ADNS software, identifying any differences in processes for first time software procurements vice maintenance and renewals. If using an existing process, Offerors shall describe how they will tailor an existing process, specifically addressing ordering processes, change management, tools used and how they will benefit the ADNS program.

d) Offerors shall describe their maximum capacity in terms of the number of ADNS hardware, components, kits, spares and lab material that can be simultaneously produced and stored at any one time, and capacity to store under the ADNS MAC. Maximum capacity shall be defined to include concurrent production of racks under multiple DO’s or a single DO containing multiple platforms, not linear or sequential production, taking into consideration other efforts being performed in the same facility. The number of racks per platform shall be in accordance with the Government provided TDP.

For the purposes of describing maximum capacity, Offerors shall consider the following information: The ADNS architecture for a Force-level platform will have between four (4) to twelve (12) servers, two (2) to three (3) switches, one (1) Secure Communications Interoperability Protocol-Interworking Function (SCIP- IWF), and various "hotel services" equipment such as two (2) Uninterrupted Power Supplies (UPS'), Power Distribution Unit (PDU), Human Machine Interface (HMI) and various media converters. The ADNS architecture for a Unit-level platform will have between six (6) to seven (7) servers, two (2) switches, one

(1) SCIP-IWF and various "hotel services" equipment such as two (2) UPS', PDU, an HMI and various media converters. The ADNS architecture on a Submarine platforms will have seven (7) servers, six (6) network switches and one (1) SCIP-IWF with no requirement for a specific submarine equipment rack.

3.1.2 FACTOR 2 –MANAGEMENT APPROACH (FIFTEEN (15) PAGES MAXIMUM)

Offerors shall describe their proposed management approach and the ability of that approach to support building ADNS systems, and providing software, components, spares and lab material in accordance with the requirements of Attachment 1 - ADNS MAC SOW by addressing the following:

a) Offerors shall describe their processes for ensuring workforce availability to meet varying production demands. Offerors shall specifically address their ability to maintain a competent workforce during periods of minimum production (no awarded delivery orders) and to rapidly adjust their workforce to meet increased production demands of simultaneous production under multiple delivery orders. Simultaneous production shall be defined as concurrent production with coinciding delivery windows, not to linear or sequential productions.

b) Offerors shall describe their proposed management approach to production and delivery of ADNS systems.

The approach should include the Offeror’s program management, decision-making, cost savings, and risk and issue management strategy, to account for any technology, engineering, or design changes that may be required during delivery of ADNS systems.

c) Offerors shall describe their proposed management approach to the procurement and delivery of software (to include maintenance and renewals), components, spares and lab material under the ADNS MAC. The approach should include the Offeror’s program management, use of DoD/DoN Enterprise License Agreements, ordering practices with third party Original Equipment Manufacturers and software distributers, decision-making, cost savings, and risk and issue management strategy, to account for any technology, engineering, or design changes that may be required during delivery of software, components, spares and lab material.

3.1.3 FACTOR 3 – ADNS SAMPLE DELIVERY ORDER (TWENTY (20) PAGES MAXIMUM)

Offerors shall provide a technical proposal for the production of ADNS systems in accordance with the following sample delivery order scenario. After award of the base multiple award contract, the Government issues and awards a single delivery order for the production of four (4) total systems. The systems include one ADNS CVN system, two ADNS DDG systems, and one ADNS Virginia Class Submarine system.

The delivery schedule is as follows using a Delivery Order award date of 09 December 2025:

1. The Virginia Class Submarine system is due 300 days after award

2. The CVN system is due 420 days after award

3. The first DDG system is due 434 days after award

4. The second DDG system is due 448 days after award

The Submarine system shall be delivered to Naval Information Warfare Center Atlantic and Surface systems shall be delivered to Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific. Delivery addresses are noted below. The Offeror’s proposal shall specifically address the following for all systems being ordered in this sample delivery order:

a) Offerors shall describe their management approach to production and delivery of the ADNS sample Delivery Order. The approach should include the Offeror’s program management, Government engagement, decision-making, cost savings, and risk management strategy, to account for any technology, engineering, or design changes that may be required during delivery of ADNS systems under the ADNS

MAC.

b) Offerors shall describe their processes, procedures, and timing for ordering material. Offerors shall specifically address interactions with suppliers, ordering Long Lead Time Material, storage and inventory management, and what steps will be taken to mitigate change-driven impacts to Price, Schedule and Performance (e.g. quality, delivery) for accomplishing the effort under the ADNS MAC. For a typical Period of Performance of six months or more, any Commercial off the Shelf (COTS) with a lead-time over 90 days is considered a long lead item. Items requiring 60-90 days, such as some fabricated metal products, become critical path items since the items are needed earlier in the production process.

c) Offerors shall describe their processes and procedures for addressing any post award Government changes to the PBL, to include configuration management, ensuring the production units comply with the latest revision of the approved PBL. Offerors shall specifically address Quality Assurance, Supply Chain Risk Management, and how the production units are validated against the latest revision of the approved PBL and what steps will be taken to mitigate change-driven impacts to Price, Schedule and Performance (e.g.

quality, delivery) for accomplishing the effort.

d) Offerors shall provide an Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) for managing this sample delivery order. At a minimum, the IMS shall identify the major program milestones, tasks, interrelationships and dependencies, critical path, integrating kits, routing of cables, obtaining and processing vendors’ quotes, quality control checks, system workflow through production line, and test events. The IMS shall also address personnel resource loading. The IMS shall be limited to 2500 lines and is not included in the maximum page limitations for Factor 3.

e) Offerors shall describe their production plan for the sample production delivery order, to include but not limited to:

1. Identification and mitigation of manufacturing risks and issues (including supplier risks and issues).

2. The major assembly sequence chart and anticipated manufacturing process flow.

3. The manufacturing build schedule, including internal drawing release, production planning development and completion; tooling design, build and proofing; supplier deliveries; and fabrication, assembly and delivery schedules.

4. Facility capacity, to include facility infrastructure and layouts; tooling equipment including type, quantities, tool storage and tool maintenance; and the test equipment including, equipment used to test electrical components, COTS systems, cabling and mechanical components.

5. Facility capabilities and plan to meet power requirements to support production.

f) Offerors shall provide their approach for testing each system to include Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) using DI-NDTI-80809B. Offerors shall address their ability to maintain quality during production so that each system complies with the TDP to minimize rework required due to discrepancies identified during Government Acceptance Testing.

Delivery Addresses:

N66001 - COMMANDING OFFICER

Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Pacific 4297 Pacific Highway San Diego, CA 92110

N65580 - COMMANDING OFFICER

Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Atlantic 1008 Trident Street Hanahan, SC 29410

The delivery order scenario is a sample only; actual delivery orders issued post-award may differ in quantity and schedule. Offerors shall not begin any production efforts in response to this Solicitation.

3.1.4 FACTOR 4 – PAST PERFORMANCE (NINE (9) PAGES MAXIMUM)

Offerors shall submit up to three (3) Attachment 4 - Relevant Experience Forms to explain the relevance and quality of the Offeror’s past performance since 01 January 2020. Offerors shall cite at least one reference from the prime Offeror, no more than one reference from any subcontractor, and no more than three references total. Cite references in the following order: prime, subcontractor, and then consultant.

Block 12 of the Relevant Experience Form requires Offerors to provide a summary description of contract work, not to exceed two additional single-sided pages in length, for each cited reference. In completing these summary descriptions, Offerors must explain the relevance of each cited reference with respect to Attachment 1 - ADNS

MAC SOW.

The Government will evaluate recent past performance data from 01 January 2020 provided by Offerors and obtained from other sources in the following areas:

a) Quality - Conformance to contract requirements, specifications and standards of good workmanship, accuracy of reports, technical excellence, reliability.

b) Schedule - Timeliness of performance regarding contract milestones, delivery/performance schedules, administrative requirements, actions that contribute to or affect schedule variance, contractor corrective actions.

c) Cost Control - Effectiveness in forecasting, managing and controlling contract cost; demonstrated sense of cost responsibility, efficient use of resources, cost savings; current, accurate and complete billings; actual cost/rates reflect closely to negotiated cost/rates.

d) Management - Integration and coordination of all activity needed to execute the contract, specifically the timeliness, completeness and quality of problem identification, corrective action, risk management, history of reasonable and cooperative behavior, customer satisfaction; responsiveness; subcontract management (when applicable); program management; management of key personnel (when applicable).

e) Utilization of Small Business - Effective program to maximize the participation of small business concerns in Federal agency contracts. Compliance with FAR 52.219-8 “Utilization of Small Business Concerns.”

Compliance with FAR 52.219-9 “Small Business Subcontracting Plan.”

f) Regulatory Compliance - Compliance with all terms and conditions in the contract relating to applicable regulations and codes, to include – when applicable – compliance with financial, environmental, safety and labor regulations as well as any reporting requirements.

For the purposes of this factor relevant past performance is defined as experience that demonstrates both the following:

a) Production of rack-mounted, U.S. Navy Shipboard, Submarine, Airborne and Shore systems; and

b) Similar scope, magnitude of effort, and complexity compared to the ADNS MAC Solicitation, ADNS

Technical Data Package.

1. If available, Offerors shall submit the most recent Contractor Past Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) evaluations for each of the experiences identified above. If CPARS evaluations are unavailable, Offerors shall contact their past performance references and request that references complete Attachment 3 - Contractor Performance Evaluation Survey and email the completed questionnaires, before the due date of this solicitation, to Andrea Cohn at Andrea.M.Cohn.civ@us.navy.mil. The Government may consider questionnaires received after the due date of the solicitation. The Government reserves the right to contact references for verification or additional information.

The Government reserves the right to use past performance information obtained from sources other than those identified by the Offeror. This past performance information will be used for the evaluation of past performance.

The Government does not assume the duty to search for data to cure the problems it finds in the information provided by the Offeror. The burden of providing thorough and complete past performance information remains with the Offeror.

Offerors shall facilitate the submission of Attachment 3 - Contractor Performance Evaluation…