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IMPORTANT - Award will be made on this Form, or on Standard Form 26, or by other authorized official written notice.

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Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.214(c)

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(If other than Item 7)

15A. NAME 16. NAME AND TITLE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO

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SIGN OFFER (Type or print)

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OFFEROR

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15B. TELEPHONE NO (Include area code) 17. SIGNATURE15C. CHECK IF REMITTANCE ADDRESS

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18. OFFER DATE

1. THIS CONTRACT IS A RATED ORDER

UNDER DPAS (15 CFR 700)

2. CONTRACT NO.

N00164 8. ADDRESS OFFER TO

See Item 7

9. Sealed offers in original and 1 copies for furnishing the supplies or services in the Schedule will be received at the place specified in Item 8, or if handcarried, in the depository located in

CAUTION - LATE Submissions, Modifications, and Withdrawals: See Section L, Provision No. 52.214-7 or 52.215-1. All offers are subject to all terms and conditions contained in this solicitation.

10. FOR INFORMATION

CALL:

A. NAME (NO COLLECT CALLS)

11. TABLE OF CONTENTS

SOLICITATION/ CONTRACT FORM

SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/ COSTS

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X I CONTRACT CLAUSES

DESCRIPTION/ SPECS./ WORK STATEMENT X

PACKAGING AND MARKING

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J LIST OF ATTACHMENTS

INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

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REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS AND

OTHER STATEMENTS OF OFFERORS

CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA 34 - 37 X

SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

OFFER (Must be fully completed by offeror) 38 - 68 X M

L INSTRS., CONDS., AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS

EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD

NOTE: Item 12 does not apply if the solicitation includes the provisions at 52.214-16, Minimum Bid Acceptance Period.

is inserted by the offeror) from the date for receipt of offers specified above, to furnish any or all items upon which prices are offered at the price set opposite each item, delivered at the designated point(s), within the time specified in the schedule.

13. DISCOUNT FOR PROMPT PAYMENT

(See Section I, Clause No. 52.232-8)

14. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS

(The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments

AMENDMENT NO. DATE

to the SOLICITATION for offerors and related documents numbered and dated):

FACILITY

12. In compliance with the above, the undersigned agrees, if this offer is accepted within calendar days (60 calendar days unless a different period

SOLICITATION, OFFER AND AWARD

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26. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print) 27. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 28. AWARD DATE

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AWARD (To be completed by Government)

19. ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS NUMBERED 20. AMOUNT 21. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION

22. AUTHORITY FOR USING OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION:

10 U.S.C. 2304(c)( ) 41 U.S.C. 253(c)( ) (4 copies unless otherwise specified)

23. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN ITEM

24. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 7) CODE 25. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY CODE

PART IV - REPRESENTATIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS

PART III - LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS

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PART II - CONTRACT CLAUSES

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SOLICITATION

6. REQUISITION/PURCHASE NO.5. DATE ISSUED

28 Mar 2018

4. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

SEALED BID (IFB)

NEGOTIATED (RFP)

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3. SOLICITATION NO.

N0016418RJQ32

Section B - Supplies or Services and Prices

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Questions and Answers N00164‐18‐R‐JQ32 FSR

Question

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1 117 Section L.1.1 States that this IDIQ is 100% small business set aside;

However, Section L.1.4 states that this requirement is being solicited on a full and open competitive basis.

Can you please clarify whether this procurement is 100% small business set aside or full and open?

Language will be replaced in Amendment 1 with the following Section L 1.4 this is a 100% small business set aside.

2 7 4. Technical questions concerning this procurement shall be submitted in writing to arrive at NSWC Crane no later than 2:00 pm EST on the seventh calendar day preceding the closing date, However Section L.1.3 cite it as 14 days before the closing data of the solicitation.

Section B Note 4 lists the due date for questions as 7 days prior to the closing date and Section L 1.3 cite it as 14 days before the closing date of the solicitation. Please clarify the due date for questions.

Language will be replaced in Amendment 1 with the following in Section L 1.3 within 14 calendar days preceding the closing date.

3 118 Offers must be received by the closing date/time in this solicitation in order to be considered responsive. Please provide instructions on proposal submission.

Section L 2.2 does not identify the means by which the proposals should be submitted to the Government.

Language will be replaced in Amendment 1 in Section L 2.2.

4 117 1.1 Eligibility this IDIQ is 100$ small business set aside, therefore proposals from other than small business will not be considered.

Is this full and open or a small business set aside under NAICS 541990?

Language will be replaced in Amendment 1 with the following in Section L 1.4 This requirement is being solicited on a 100% small business set aside and the North American Industry Classification (NAICS) code applicable to the requirements contained within this solicitation is 541330.

The North American Industry Classification (NAIC) code 541330 is applicable to the requirements contained within this solicitation.

The size standard for NAICS 541330 at

$38.5M threshold.

5 117 1.4 Classification This requirement is being solicited on a full and open competitive basis and the North American Industry Classification (NAICS) code applicable to the requirements contained within this solicitation is 541990. The North American Industry Classification (NAIC) code 541990 is applicable to the requirements contained within this solicitation. The size standard for NAICS 541990 can be found at www.sba.gov.

Is this full and open or a small business set aside under NAICS 541990?

Language will be replaced in Amendment 1 with the following in Section L 1.4 This requirement is being solicited on a 100% small business set aside and the North American Industry Classification (NAICS) code applicable to the requirements contained within this solicitation is 541330.

The North American Industry Classification (NAIC) code 541330 is applicable to the requirements contained within this solicitation.

The size standard for NAICS 541330 at $38.5M threshold.

6 FBO Notice The FBO Notice lists this effort as NAICS 541990 with N/A for a Set Aside

Is this effort Full and Open under NAICS 541990 or is it a Small Business set aside.

Language will be replaced in Amendment 1 with the following in Section L 1.4 This requirement is being solicited on a 100% small business set aside and the North American Industry Classification (NAICS) code applicable to the requirements contained within this solicitation is 541330.

The North American Industry Classification (NAIC) code 541330 is applicable to the requirements contained within this solicitation.

The size standard for NAICS 541330 at

$38.5M threshold.

7 FBO Notice The FBO Notice lists this effort as NAICS 541990 with N/A for a Set Aside

If this is a small business set aside what type is it? SB, WOSB, VOSB, SDVOSB, 8a?

Language will be replaced in Amendment 1 with the following in Section L 1.4 This requirement is being solicited on a 100% small business set aside and the North American Industry Classification (NAICS) code applicable to the requirements contained within this solicitation is 541330.

The North American Industry Classification (NAIC) code 541330 is applicable to the requirements contained within this solicitation.

The size standard for NAICS 541330 at $38.5M threshold.

8 7 Section B, paragraph 4, page 7, states: “Technical questions concerning this procurement shall be submitted in writing to arrive at NSWC Crane no later than 2:00 PM EST on the seventh calendar day preceding the closing date shown on page 1 addressed as follows: while Section L paragraph 1.3, page 117, states: All questions shall be submitted via email to the POC in section L in the solicitation and be submitted within 14 calendar days before

Can the government provide clarifications on the due date for questions?

Language will be replaced in Amendment 1 with the following in Section L 1.3 All questions shall be submitted via email to the POC in section L in the solicitation and be submitted within 14 calendar days before the closing date of the solicitation.

the closing date of the

9 118 Section L, paragraph 2.3.1, page 118, refers to “The electronic proposal.”

Is it to be assumed that CD copies of the proposal are required? If so, are all Volumes to be included on one CD or are they to be on separate CDs? Are email copies accepted?

Are any hard copies required?

Language will be replaced in Amendment 1 with the following in Section L 2.2 Offer is to submit two (2) CDs for each Volume and Section L 2.3.1 The CD proposal shall be prepared so that if printed, the proposal meets the following format requirements.

10 114 HQ L-2-0009 SMALL

BUSINESS

SUBCONTRACTING PLAN

(NAVSEA) (JUN 1999)

Offeror shall submit as part of its proposal a written proposed subcontracting plan in accordance with the clause entitled "SMALL BUSINESS

SUBCONTRACTING PLAN"

(FAR 52.219-9). The plan shall include the Congressionally mandated five percent (5%) goal for small disadvantaged business concerns or a detailed explanation as to why the goal cannot be included in the plan.

Considering this is a small business set aside and subparagraph (a) of 52.219-9 states “(a) This clause does not apply to small business concerns.”

Can the requirement for a 5% 8(a) participation be waived? Can this requirement be satisfied by utilizing a service disabled small business concern?

Clause HQ L‐2‐0009 has been deleted from the

11 120, 121, and

Section L: Paragraph 2.4.3, Page 120, Cross Reference Table States that it goes in Volume I. Paragraph 2/4/4, Page 120 and 121, Limitation Table states that it goes in Volume III, Paragraph 3.0, Page 121, the Title states that it goes in Volume I but the text of the paragraph states it goes in Volume III

Please clarify where the small business participation plan shall be placed.

Language will be replaced in Amendment 1 with the following in Section L 2.4.3 cross reference table has been updated with III and Section L 3.1.5 heading has been updated with III.

12 121 Paragraph 3.1.4, page 121, MANAGEMENT

APPROACH -- FACTOR I –

SUBFACTOR D - (VOLUME

I)

Please provide the page limitation for the following section of the proposal:

Language will be replaced in Amendment 1 with the following in Section L 2.4.4 Page Limitations table Management Approach has been added with a 15 page limit.

13 Attachment 01

SOW

Paragraph 6.1.4, Page 3, States: "The Contractor shall maintain the FSR Kit Material inventory which shall include the replenishment of material, as required." (CLIN 0005)

Is the material for this replenishment funded under CLIN 0005?

Yes it is funded under

CLIN 0005. SOW

paragraph 6.1.4 has been revised.

14 Paragraph 6.1.4, Page 3, States: "The Contractor shall provide FSR Kits for any new site locations requiring FSR support." (CLIN 0004)

Are these kits provided from

CLIN 0004?

Yes these will be funded under CLIN 0004. SOW paragraph 6.1.4 has been revised.

15 Paragraph 6.1.8, Page 3, States:

"CSP Supplemental Training will be provided by Product Manager Electro‐Optic/Infrared(PdMEO/IR), as required:

Does this mean tuition expenses are funded by the Government? Is Travel, per diem, etc., for this training a direct expense or overhead expense?

Can you provide us the duration and location of training to allow us to properly estimate these expenses?

Language will be revised in Amendment 1 in CLIN 0001.

16 Paragraph 6.1.8, Page 3, States:

"Additionally, annually, the FSRs shall be required to attend CSP FSR Refresher training."

Does this mean tuition expenses are funded by the Government? Is Travel, per diem, etc., for this training a direct expense or overhead expense?

Can you provide us the duration and location of training to allow us to properly estimate these expenses?

Language will be revised in Amendment 1 in CLIN 0001.

17 Attachment 07 Price matrix

CLIN 0001/0003/0004: For rows that >1 FSR

Does the government want pricing for each FSR for the indicated quantity range (i.e. 3-4)?

Qty ranges are provided to afford the opportunity for the contractor to propose any cost savings to the Government that may be available should more than 1 FSR be purchased on any Task Order.

18 The solicitation Section B states this is a FFP CLIN.

Is this correct? Yes

19 Is there a Price table for CLIN 0005?

Yes. CLIN 0005 language has been revised. Attachment 07 has been revised.

20 Does the contractor price each item in the FSR kit as a separate line for a FFP with an unknown quantity?

Yes. See revised Attachment 10. Propose at Qty 1 each.

21 2 to 6 Section B

For the CLINs that specify a Min and Max:

The offeror requests the Government provide the number of personnel that are required per CLIN.

Without this level of specific detail in the RFP, there is not enough detail in the SOW to determine the number of FTEs required.

SOW paragraph 6.2 has been added. Minimum has been revised on the

CLIN 0004.

22 If the Government cannot provide the number of FTEs per CLIN, then will the Government please provide sufficient detail to determine the FTEs required? The offeror would need the operational tempo at each site, number of missions to be flown, and the total hours per day (i.e., 24/7 operations).

SOW paragraph 6.2 has been added. Minimum has been revised on the

CLIN 0004.

23 7, 117 Section B (4); Section L 1.3

Section B states that technical questions concerning this procurement shall be submitted no later than the seventh calendar day preceding the solicitation closing date. However, Section L.1.3 states all questions shall be submitted within 14 calendar days before the closing date of the solicitation.

Is there a difference between the submission of technical questions

vs. other questions?

Language will be replaced in Amendment 1 with the following in Section B 4 and L 1.3 within 14 calendar days preceding the closing date.

24 If there is no difference, will the Government please clarify the deadline for submitting questions regarding the solicitation?

Recommend no later than the seventh calendar day preceding the solicitation closing date to allow offerors time to identify questions based on the forthcoming amendment.

Questions are to be submitted within 14 calendar days preceding the closing date.

25 2 Section B, CLIN 0001

To enable offerors to appropriately determine danger/hardship pay, will the Government please provide the specific performance locations in Africa?

If this information cannot be provided, please provide the State Department danger pay allowance percentage.

Africa has been removed from CLIN 0001 as a location and Kuwait has been added see updated language in CLIN 0001 and SOW 6.2.

26 3 Section B, CLIN 0002

CLIN 0002 places of performance encompasses a wide range of U.S.

states.

Without knowing the specific CONUS performance locations, how are offerors expected to appropriately price travel in accordance with CLIN 0002

The Government has divided the CONUS travel by Region ‐ The Government anticipates the Offeror will price travel to cover all locations in that region.

requirements?

27 5 Section B, CLIN 0006

CLIN 0006 states "Surge OCONUS Places of Performance IAW with the SOW Attachment 01 in Section J."

However, surge requirements are not provided in the SOW.

Will the Government please provide surge requirements so offerors can appropriately price this

CLIN?

This CLIN will be negotiated when the requirement is known.

Evaluation will be in accordance with M.3.3.3.

28 8 to 11 Section B, Pricing Matrices and Attachment 07

For the matrices with more than one row, can the Government please specify what each row represents?

For example, CLIN 0001 matrix has one row with Qty of FSR = 2 and the next row with Qty of FSR = 3-4. It is unclear what the difference is between the two rows / quantities.

The Government wants to be able to take advantage of any price breaks for differing number of FSRs if there is one. If not so state unit price not dependent of number ordered.

29 Some matrices provide a range for FSRs (i.e., Qty of FSR = 3-4).

Will the Government please explain what the ranges mean / how offerors are expected to determine the number of FSRs per CLIN/Location?

The Government wants to be able to take advantage of any price breaks for differing number of FSRs if there is one. If not so state unit price not dependent of number ordered.

30 Section B pricing matrices include CLIN 0005 and CLIN 0006.

However, Attachment 07 - Price Matrix does not include tabs for these CLINs.

Will the Government please provide an updated Price Matrix?

CLIN 0005 and CLIN 0006 are NTE.

31 115 Section L, HQ L‐2‐0009

According to FAR 52.219-9, this clause states that a Small Business Subcontracting Plan does not apply to small business concerns.

Will the Government please confirm that this clause does not apply to this procurement?

Clause 52.219‐9 has been deleted.

32 116 Section L, HQ L‐2‐0010

Section L instructions state that proposals shall identify information per "HQ L-2-0010 SUBSTITUTION

OF PREVIOUSLY APPROVED

SINGLE PROCESS INITIATIVE

(NAVSEA) (MAY 1998)."

Are we correct to assume that the response to this clause is the be provided in Volume III?

Yes

33 117; 120 Section L 1.7 and 2.4.4

RFP instructions state this certification shall be provided in Volume IV. However, the table in Section L.2.4.4 indicates that the certification shall be included in Volume III.

Will the Government please confirm that this certification shall be provided in Volume

III?

Language will be replaced in Amendment 1 with the following in Section L 1.7 The certification shall be provided in Volume III.

34 118 Section L 2.2

The method of proposal submission is not specified.

Will the Government allow offerors to

No, language will be replaced in Amendment submit proposals via email?

1 in Section L 2.2.

35 If hard copies must be submitted, will the Government please provide instructions for hard copy and/or CD submission (i.e., binders for each volume, number of CDs)?

Language will be replaced in Amendment 1 in Section L 2.2.

36 118 Section L 2.3.1

This section states that "Evaluating contract specialist MUST be able to determine how all direct and indirect rates are calculated." However, the cost/price proposal is being submitted on a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) basis.

Are offerors correct in assuming that this requirement in L.2.3.1 does not apply to this procurement?

This language will be removed in Amendment 1.

37 118; 127 Section L 2.3.1 and 3.3.1

RFP instructions L.2.3.1 state spreadsheets provided for all "prime AND subcontractors" shall include all calculations in the cells.

However, Section L.3.3.1 states that Section B Pricing is Prime Only.

Will the Government please confirm that the price proposal / price matrix shall be submitted by the prime offeror only?

This language will be removed in Amendment 1.

38 118 Section L 2.3.1, and 2.3.1.1

RFP instructions L.2.3.1 states electronic proposals can be Microsoft Office or Adobe Acrobat.

Section L.2.3.1.1 states that any other attached documents requested herein shall be compatible with Microsoft Office.

Other than Excel files, are offerors permitted to submit narrative and other documents in Adobe Acrobat to ensure they meet proposal requirements when printed?

Language will be replaced in Amendment 1 with the following in Section L 2.3.1 and

2.3.1.1 The CD proposal

shall be prepared so that if printed, the proposal meets the following format requirements. Adobe may be used.

39 119 Section L 2.4.1.1

Cover Letter Are we correct to understand that the cover letter is to be submitted as a separate file? If not, in which volume should offerors include the cover letter?

Language will be added in Amendment 1 with the following in Section L 2.4.1.1 ‐‐Cover letter is to be included in Volume III.

40 Are we correct to understand that a cover letter is only required from the prime offeror?

If yes, would the Government specify which subcontractor information shall be included in the cover letter?

Language will be updated in Amendment 1 stating the Cover Letter is for the prime offeror only.

41 120; 121; and 123 Section L 2.4.3, 2.4.4, and 3.1.5

RFP instructions are unclear on whether the Small Business Participation Plan is to be included in Volume I or Volume III.

Will the Government please clarify in which volume offerors should include the plan?

Language will be replaced in Amendment 1 with the following in Section L 2.4.3 cross reference table has been updated with III and Section L 3.1.5 heading has been updated with III.

42 120 Section L 2.4.4 Will the Government consider allowing offerors an additional 3 pages to provide an introduction in Volume I (Technical and Management)?

No

43 120 ‐ Section L 2.4.4

A page limitation is not provided for Subfactor D (Management Approach). This section has multiple sub-sections requiring a significant level of detail to provide a responsive approach that sufficiently demonstrates understanding and confidence of low risk.

Will the Government please specify the page limitation for this Subfactor? Due to the amount of requirements and level of detail requested, we respectfully request 20 pages.

Language will be updated in Amendment 1 in Section L 2.4.4 adding a line for Management Approach with a 15 page limit.

44 120 Section L 2.4.4

Within the table, Volume III is titled "Contract Documentation."

However, elsewhere it is titled "Price Proposal.

." Will the Government please confirm that offerors are to title this volume "Price Proposal" ?

Language will be replaced in Amendment 1 with the following in Section L 2.4.4 Contract Documentation and Price Proposal.

45 122 Section L 3.1.4.2

RFP instructions state "The Contract shall describe where critical personnel requirements, addressed below, are located within the organization" Critical personnel requirements are not provided below this instruction.

Will the Government please provide the referenced "critical personnel requirements"?

Language will be replaced in Amendment 1 with the following in Section L 3.1.4.2 "requirements, addressed below language has been removed.

46 122 Section L 3.1.4.3 Will the Government permit access to OCONUS sites during transition for incoming contractor personnel in order to coordinate an orderly transition with the outgoing contractor?

Yes

47 123 Section L 3.1.4.6

RFP instructions state that offerors shall divide the Staffing Plan into the required tasks listing each task in order on the same spreadsheet.

Can the Government clarify whether offerors are to divide the Staffing Plan into tasks based on the CLIN

Amendment 1 has revised Attachment 03 Staffing Plan.

structure or SOW tasks?

48 Attachment 03 does not have a column for tasks. Does the Government intend offerors to add a column or row to indicate tasks?

Amendment 1 has revised Attachment 03 Staffing Plan.

49 124 Section L 3.1.5

Small Business Participation Plan Per FAR 15.304, as this is a small-business set-aside procurement, will the Government consider removing the requirement for a Small Business Participation Plan?

No. The Offeror shall note its history with respect to subcontracting with other small businesses

vs. relying upon large business subcontractors.

If the Offeror has other IDIQ Task Orders provide the IDIQ historical trends for subcontracting with small businesses. DoD goals are to increase small business participation in all contracting not just have small business set‐ aside where small businesses subcontractor up to 49% to a large business. The requirement for evaluation of small business participation is to evaluate the TOTAL small business impact on the effort.

50 If not, then will the Government permit prime offerors to submit their own participation in the Small Business Participation Plan to achieve the goals?

Yes

51 124 Section L 3.1.5

RFP instructions state "Submission shall be separate from subcontracting plans to be submitted by large businesses pursuant to FAR 52.219-9, if applicable.

As this procurement is set-aside for small businesses, are offerors correct in assuming that this instruction does not apply?

Clause has been deleted and language updated in L.3.1.5.

52 124 Section L 3.2 Will the Government permit offerors to provide two (2) past performance references per subcontractor to allow offerors to provide more comprehensive team experience and provide confidence that the offeror's team will successfully perform the required effort?

Yes. Section L.3.2.1 has been updated.

53 124 Section L 3.2.1

RFP instructions state "This volume shall provide a list of current and relevant contracts on which the offeror has performed in the format requested in the Proposal Requirements portion of this document."

Does the Government intend for this to be a list of the contracts cited as past performance references or a list of all relevant contracts?

The Government intends for past performance matrix to be submitted on Attachment 05 of Section J. Those cited as Past Performance only.

54 If a list of all relevant contracts, then will the Government allow additional pages to provide this information?

The Government intends for past performance matrix to be submitted on Attachment 05 of Section J. Additional companies may be added to matrix within the limits of L 3.2.1.

55 Can the Government please clarify which specific RFP section contains the "Proposal Requirements" referenced that pertain to this requirement?

Section L 2.3 Proposal Contents and Section

56 128 Section L 3.3.1.1

RFP instructions state that the Labor Category Cross Reference shall be required "as part of the Prime Price Matrix format."

Does the Government intend for offerors to add a tab in Attachment 07 - Price Matrix and include the matrix from Attachment 08 or to include Attachment 08 separately within the Price Proposal volume?

Include attachment 08 separately within the price proposal volume.

Include Service Contract Act Labor Category only if applicable.

57 128 Section L 3.4.2

RFP instructions state "Offeror’s shall submit a statement within its proposal in affirmation or negation whether they have an OCI conflict regarding this solicitation. If OCI issues are present or anticipated, Offerors shall provide details and submit an OCI mitigation plan as part of their proposal submission."

Are offerors correct in understanding that if no OCI issues are present, the offeror shall just provide a statement and that an OCI mitigation plan is not required?

Per Section L 3.4.2 If it is believed that no conflicts of interest exist, then the Offeror shall clearly state this in their offer cover letter and provide their corporate policy for resolving OCIs should issues of this nature arise. Corporate policies are authorized to be submitted in addition to the OCI Mitigation Plan (if required).

58 128 Section L 3.4.2

The requirement states offeror's statements shall be in accordance with the "Organizational Conflict of Interest Clause of the SeaPort-E

IDIQ."

As this procurement was not released under the SeaPort-e IDIQ, are offerors correct in assuming the SeaPort-e IDIQ clause does not apply?

Language will be replaced in Amendment 1 with the following in Section L 3.4.2 In accordance with Section C, the OCI clause of this section, and the Organizational Conflict of Interest Clause of the IDIQ contract, 59 132 Section M 3.1.5

Due to this procurement being set-aside for small businesses, will the Government consider removing this as an evaluation subfactor?

If not, then are we correct to understand that prime offerors may submit and be evaluated on their own participation in the Small Business Participation Plan?

The Offeror shall note its history with respect to subcontracting with other small businesses

vs. relying upon large business subcontractors.

If the Offeror has other IDIQ Task Orders provide the IDIQ historical trends for subcontracting with small businesses. DoD goals are to increase small business participation in all contracting not just have small business set‐ aside where small businesses subcontractor up to 49% to a large business. The requirement for evaluation of small business participation is to evaluate the TOTAL small business impact on the effort.

60 Attachment 01 SOW Will the Government please provide details on the operational tempo at the deployed sites, to include the following: - Number of Platforms, - Number of sorties per day

Amendment 1 has revised SOW see Section 3.0.

61 Are flight operations conducted on a 24/7 basis?

Amendment 1 has revised SOW see Section 3.0.

62 Attachment 03 Staffing Plan Format

Staffing Plan format requests "Labor hours proposed____ % of Total."

Can the Government please clarify what offerors are expected to input here?

Amendment 1 has revised Attachment 03.

63 Attachment 08 Labor Category Cross Reference Matrix

The Labor Category Cross Reference Matrix lists labor categories for "Ali Al Salem."

However, Kuwait was not specified in Section B as a place of performance.

Will the Government please clarify whether Ali Al Salem is a place of performance or not?

Africa has been removed from CLIN 0001 as a location and Kuwait has been added see updated language in CLIN 0001 and SOW 6.2.

64 Attachment 08 Labor Category Cross Reference Matrix

The Labor Category Cross Reference Matrix does not include any labor categories for S. Korea locations; however, S. Korea is listed in Section B as a place of performance.

Will the Government please provide labor categories for this place of performance?

Amendment 1 has revised Attachment 08.

The Contractor shall insert the labor categories to be used at each site.

65 Attachment 10 ‐ FSR Kit‐Part List Will the Government please provide the CAGE Code or Vendor Name for the parts that do not have a CAGE Code?

Amendment 1 has revised Attachment 10.

66 The last 6 parts listed have a CAGE Code that is for NSWC Crane. Are these parts government-furnished equipment (GFE)? If not, can the Government please clarify how offerors are to procure these items?

Amendment 1 has revised Attachment 11 and Section J additional Drawings are being provided.

67 Attachment 10 ‐ FSR Kit‐Part List Will the Government permit offerors to provide "or equal" equipment / products?

Equivalent Parts or Material may be used as long as not counterfeit.

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QTY U/I UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0001 Field Service Representative (FSR)

Outside the Continental United States

(OCONUS)

Support the Common Sensor Payload system In Accordance With (IAW) Statement of Work (Attachment 1) in Section J.

MIN: 6 MAX:10

MIN 6 each = 3 in AFGAN 2 in IRAQ 1 in Kuwait

Pricing will include the following for each

FSR:

Labor – 7 days per week for 12 hours per day for a total of 84 hours a week/4380 per year Travel Hazard Pay Hazard Insurance Any paper work for Country Pre and Post Deployment include the following:

CONUS Replacement Center (CRC) Annual and associated travel one (1) week.

Medical (medical, dental, immunizations, etc.)

Training and associated travel two (2) weeks.

Over Turn All other expenses associated with man-year of FSR support

PRICING MATRICES

You are hereby requested to provide pricing for CLIN 0001 for a 5-year period. Each Year consists of 365 calendar days (366 in a leap year) starting the day of contract award for the following OCONUS locations:

Afghanistan (AFGAN) - 3

IRAQ (OIR) - 2

KUWAIT - 1

S. Korea - June - December TBD.

The Government and Contractor will follow all rules and regulations for each OCONUS location.

UNDEFI

NED

Each

FSC/PSC: L058

FOB: Destination

FFP

0002 Field Service Representative (FSR)

In the Continental United States (CONUS) Support the Common Sensor Payload system IAW Statement of Work (Attachment 1) in Section J.

MIN: 1 MAX: 5

Pricing will include the following for each

FSR:

Daily including travel – 8 hours per day Weekly including travel – 8 hours per day Five days/40 hours Monthly including travel – 8 hours per day five days/175 hours Quarterly including travel – 8 hours a day five days/520 hours Semi-annually including travel – 8 hours per day five days/1040 hours Annually including travel – 8 hours per day five days/2080

Labor – 8 hours per day, 5 days a week

PRICING MATRICES

You are hereby requested to provide pricing for CLIN 0002 for a 5-year period. Each Year consists of 365 calendar days (366 in a leap year) starting the day of contract award for the following CONUS locations:

East Coast Region – MI, IN, OH, PA, NY, VT,NH,ME, MA, RI,CT, NJ, DE, MD,VA, WV, KY, NC, SC, GA, and FL.

Mid-West Region – AL, TN, IL WI, MN, IA, MO, AR, LA, TX, OK, KS, NE SD, and ND.

West Coast Region – NM, CO, WY, MT, ID, UT, AZ, CA, NV, OR, and WA.

0003 Field Service Representative (FSR)

Outside the Continental United States

(OCONUS)

Support the Sky Warrior Multi-spectral Targeting Systems IAW Statement of Work (Attachment 1) in Section J.

MIN: 2 MAX: 6

Pricing will include the following for each

FSR:

Labor – 7 days per week for 12 hours per day for a total of 84 hours a week Travel Hazard Pay Hazard Insurance Any paper work for Country

PRICING MATRICES

You are hereby requested to provide pricing for CLIN 0003 for a 5-year period. Each Year consists of 365 calendar days (366 in a leap year) starting the day of contract award for the following OCONUS locations:

IRAQ 1

DJIBOUTI - 1

4 TBD sites

The Government and Contractor will follow all rules and regulations for each OCONUS location.

As the 4 TBD sites are determined the Government will do a modification to the contract to add the OCONUS location and any special requirements for that OCONUS location.

0004 Field Service Representative Kits

FSR Kit includes IAW Parts List Attachment 10 in Section J.

Calibration will be included in the kit See SOW 6.1.4

MIN: 0 MAX: 20

0005 Materials for FSR Kit Replenishment

IAW SOW Attachment 01 in Section J IAW Parts List Attachment 10 in Section J.

See Price Matrix

NTE $600,000

1 Each

0006 Surge OCONUS Places of Performance

IAW with the SOW Attachment 01 in Section J.

To be negotiated at the time of the Requirement.

NTE $8.7M

1 Lot

0007 Data

In Accordance With (IAW) the Statement Of Work (SOW) Attachment 01 in Section J, and CDRL(s) A001 thru A004, and applicable DID(s). The Government shall have unlimited rights to all Data/Tech Data generated under this effort

IAW DFARS

252.227-7013., unless an assertion is provided and accepted by the Government with the offer IAW DFARS 252.227-7017.

1 Lot

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

CNIN-B-0005 ORDERING -- ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (JAN 2013)

The agency authorized to place delivery orders against this contract is:

Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane) – N00164 300 Hwy 361 Crane, IN 47522-5001.

Orders shall be placed against this contract using a DD 1155 or SF 1449 format.

CNIN-NOTICE-0001 SECTION B NOTES (JUL 2015)

1. The System for Award Management (SAM) is the Official U.S. Government system that consolidated the capabilities of CCR/FedReg, ORCA, and EPLS. Offers may obtain information on SAM registration and annual confirmation at https://www.sam.gov or https://www.acquisition.gov and by phone at 1-866-606-8220.

2. Data Item Descriptions (DIDS) referenced in the attached Contract Data Requirements List(s) (CDRLs) are available at the following website: http://www.assistdocs.com

3. The technical data package may contain information that is export controlled. Only those companies that have completed DD Form 2345 and are certified under the Joint Certification Program (JCP) in an active status are authorized to receive export controlled information. Additional information is available at http://www.dlis.dla.mil/jcp/.

4. Technical questions concerning this procurement shall be submitted in writing to arrive at NSWC Crane no later than 2:00 PM EST on the fourteen calendar day preceding the closing date shown on page 1 addressed as follows:

COMMANDER

CONTRACTING OFFICER/SPECIALIST Teresa Brough/Jeannie Cummins

NSWC CRANE DIVISION

300 HWY 361

CRANE IN 47522-5000

or E-mail questions to jeannie.cummins@navy.mil

5. Any amendments to the subject solicitation will be posted to FedBizOpps (http://www.fbo.gov). The complete solicitation package, including all amendments, should be received and reviewed prior to submitting a response.

It is the responsibility of the offeror to obtain all amendments and/or other applicable documents prior to submission of the offer. Under these circumstances, offerors are reminded to include acknowledgement of acceptance of these amendments in their offer.

Add upon award if applicable:

6. “Enter Company Name” Subcontracting Plan is hereby incorporated and made a material part of this contract IAW FAR 19.705-5(a)(5). The subcontracting plan is an attachment set forth in Section J.

7. The contractor’s warranty provided in response to the solicitation is incorporated by reference and made a material part of the contract.

(End of Text)

CNIN-NOTICE-0002 NSWC CRANE GENERAL PROCUREMENT INFORMATION (MAY 2017)

1. TAX EXEMPTION

Section 39(A) and Section 6 of the Indiana Gross Income Tax Act of 1933, specifically exempts NSWC Crane Division as a government activity from any payment of sales and use taxes. The assigned Exemption Number is 0018103400015

2. BUSINESS HOURS

NSWC Crane Division allows flexible working hours for its employees. The core time when all employees are scheduled to work is 9:00 am to 2:30 pm (local time).

3. NSWC CRANE RECEIVING FACILITY SCHEDULE

Contractors shall schedule deliveries to ensure arrival at destination only on Monday through Friday (excluding holidays) between the hours of 7:00 A.M. and 2:00 P.M. Eastern Standard Time (EST). The receiving facility is closed on Saturdays and Sundays.

Contractors shall ensure deliveries of EXPLOSIVE MATERIALS arrive at destination only on Monday through Thursday (excluding holidays) between the hours of 7:00 A.M. and 2:00 P.M. EST. The receiving facility for explosives is closed on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.

4. HANDLING OF INFORMATION BY CONTRACTOR SUPPORT PERSONNEL

Contractors are hereby notified that contractor support personnel within the NSWC Crane Contracting Department may be handling Bid and Proposal or Quote data as well as other correspondence and documentation concerning this action. Non-disclosure statements have been executed by all contractor support personnel participating in the process and are maintained by NSWC Crane.

HQ B-2-0004 EXPEDITING CONTRACT CLOSEOUT (NAVSEA) (DEC 1995)

(a) As part of the negotiated fixed price or total estimated amount of this contract, both the Government and the Contractor have agreed to waive any entitlement that otherwise might accrue to either party in any residual dollar amount of $500 or less at the time of final contract closeout. The term "residual dollar amount" shall include all money that would otherwise be owed to either party at the end of the contract, except that, amounts connected in any way with taxation, allegations of fraud and/or antitrust violations shall be excluded. For purposes of determining residual dollar amounts, offsets of money owed by one party against money that would otherwise be paid by that party may be considered to the extent permitted by law.

(b) This agreement to waive entitlement to residual dollar amounts has been considered by both parties. It is agreed that the administrative costs for either party associated with collecting such small dollar amounts could exceed the amount to be recovered.

HQ B-2-0022 CONTRACT SUMMARY FOR PAYMENT OFFICE (FIXED PRICE) (FEB 1997)

This entire contract is fixed price.

PRICING MATRICES

PRICING MATRICES – TO BE COMPLETED IN SECTION B OR ATTACHMENT 07 IN SECTION J.

*Qty ranges are provided to afford the opportunity for the contractor to propose any cost savings to the Government that may be available should more than 1 FSR be pruchased on any Task Order.

CLIN 0001

CLIN 0001 Field Service Representative – OCONUS – Afghanistan - Annually Qty of FSRs Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 2 - 4

CLIN 0001 Field Service Representative – OCONUS – IRAQ - Annually Qty of FSRs Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 2 – 4

CLIN 0001 Field Service Representative – OCONUS – Kuwait - Annually Qty of FSRs Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 2 - 4

CLIN 0001 Field Service Representative – OCONUS – S. Korea – Monthly Qty of FSRs Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 2 – 4

CLIN 0001 Field Service Representative – OCONUS – S. Korea – Additional weekly charge no travel cost, Per Diem only to extend the Period of Performance Qty of FSRs Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 2 – 4

CLIN 0002

CLIN 0002 Field Service Representative – CONUS – East Coast Region – Daily Including Travel Qty of FSR Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5

CLIN 0002 Field Service Representative – CONUS – Mid-West Region - Daily Including Travel Qty of FSR Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5

CLIN 0002 Field Service Representative – CONUS – West Coast Region - Daily Including Travel Qty of FSR Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5

CLIN 0002 Field Service Representative – CONUS – East Coast Region – Weekly Including Travel

CLIN 0002 Field Service Representative – CONUS – Mid-West Region - Weekly Including Travel Qty of FSR Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5

CLIN 0002 Field Service Representative – CONUS – West Coast Region - Weekly Including Travel

CLIN 0002 Field Service Representative – CONUS – East Coast Region – Monthly Including Travel

CLIN 0002 Field Service Representative – CONUS – Mid-West Region - Monthly Including Travel Qty of FSR Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5

CLIN 0002 Field Service Representative – CONUS – West Coast Region - Monthly Including Travel Qty of FSR Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5

CLIN 0002 Field Service Representative – CONUS – East Coast Region – Quarterly Including Travel Qty of FSR Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5

CLIN 0002 Field Service Representative – CONUS – Mid-West Region - Quarterly Including Travel Qty of FSR Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5

CLIN 0002 Field Service Representative – CONUS – West Coast Region - Quarterly Including Travel Qty of FSR Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5

CLIN 0002 Field Service Representative – CONUS – East Coast Region – Semi-Annually Including Travel Qty of FSR Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5

CLIN 0002 Field Service Representative – CONUS – Mid-West Region - Semi-Annually Including Travel Qty of FSR Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5

CLIN 0002 Field Service Representative – CONUS – West Coast Region - Semi-Annually Including Travel Qty of FSR Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5

CLIN 0002 Field Service Representative – CONUS – East Coast Region – Annually Including Travel

CLIN 0002 Field Service Representative – CONUS – Mid-West Region - Annually Including Travel

CLIN 0002 Field Service Representative – CONUS – West Coast Region - Annually Including Travel Qty of FSR Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5

CLIN 0002 Field Service Representative – CONUS – East Coast Region – Additional daily charge for extended POP to include MI&E and hotel Qty of FSR Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5

CLIN 0002 Field Service Representative – CONUS – Mid-West Region – Additional daily charge for extended POP to include MI&E and hotel Qty of FSR Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5

CLIN 0002 Field Service Representative – CONUS – West Coast Region – Additional daily charge for extended POP to include MI&E and hotel Qty of FSR Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5

CLIN 0003

CLIN 0003 Field Service Representative – OCONUS – IRAQ - Annually Qty of FSR Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 2 - 4

CLIN 0003 Field Service Representative – OCONUS – DJIBOUTI - Annually Qty of FSR Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5

2 - 6

CLIN 0004

CLIN 0004 Field Service Representative Kits Qty of FSR Kits Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 1 – 5 6 – 10 11 – 15 16 - 20

CLIN 0005

CLIN 0005 Materials for FSR Kit Replenishment Qty of 1 each

Part Number Part Nomenclature Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5

1 TX 404 LENS WIPES

1 483-136 LATEX GLOVES

1 TC-PWM-1 PWM

PROGRAMMING

CABLE

1 SMPTE-292-BNC HD VIDEO

1 SC-59-FF SERIAL CABLE

1 P2J2 P2J2 (JTAG

WIRE)

1 HW-USB-11-G XILINX POD

1 H264PRO HD Video

Encoder

1 CF-31 TOUGHBOOK

1 CAT6 - 10ft ETHERNET

1 ABP.AC.28.1600W/M-

PFC

28V Power Supply

1 99SP IMU HEX

DRIVER (EXT.

BIT 2H-7/64-9-

BP)

1 900-056 ESD KIT

1 5300 BNC TO TRIAX

ADAPTER

1 4997512-1 HEC

PROGRAMMING

1 4993990-1 TU JTAG

EXTENDER

CCA

1 4976979-2 SOFTWARE

LOAD CABLE

1 4976978-2 W-2 HARNESS

1 1431208 (BT-555 ) 5 PORT

SWITCH

1 Kit-SLK5 INSPECTION

KIT

1 99PSE SCREW DRIVER

1 99PS-40BP HEX DRIVER

1 85000011-1 HAND

CONTROL UNIT

1 6001A-174 TORQUE

BREAKOVER

(32 OZ IN)

1 6001A-104 TORQUE

BREAKOVER

(48 OZ IN)

Section C - Descriptions and Specifications

HQ C-1-0001 ITEM(S) 0007 - DATA REQUIREMENTS (NAVSEA) (SEP 1992)

The data to be furnished hereunder shall be prepared in accordance with the Contract Data Requirements List, DD Form 1423, Exhibit(s) A , attached hereto.

HQ C-2-0014 CONTRACTOR'S PROPOSAL (NAVSEA) (MAR 2001)

(a) Performance of this contract by the Contractor shall be conducted and performed in accordance with detailed obligations to which the Contractor committed itself in Proposal dated in response to NSWC Crane Solicitation No. N00164-

(b) The technical volume(s) of the Contractor's proposal is incorporated by reference and hereby made subject to the provisions of the "ORDER OF PRECEDENCE" (FAR 52.215-8) clause of this contract. Under the "ORDER OF PRECEDENCE" clause, the technical volume of the Contractor's proposal referenced herein is hereby designated as item

(f) of the clause, following "the specification" in the order of precedence.

HQ C-2-0037 ORGANIZATIONAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST (NAVSEA) (JUL 2000)

(a) "Organizational Conflict of Interest" means that because of other activities or relationships with other persons, a person is unable or potentially unable to render impartial assistance or advice to the Government, or the person's objectivity in performing the contract work is or might be otherwise impaired, or a person has an unfair competitive advantage. "Person" as used herein includes Corporations, Partnerships, Joint Ventures, and other business enterprises.

(b) The Contractor warrants that to the best of its knowledge and belief, and except as otherwise set forth in the contract, the Contractor does not have any organizational conflict of interest(s) as defined in paragraph (a).

(c) It is recognized that the effort to be performed by the Contractor under this contract may create a potential organizational conflict of interest on the instant contract or on a future acquisition. In order to avoid this potential conflict of interest, and at the same time to avoid prejudicing the best interest of the Government, the right of the Contractor to participate in future procurement of equipment and/or services that are the subject of any work under this contract shall be limited as described below in accordance with the requirements of FAR 9.5.

(d) (1) The Contractor agrees that it shall not release, disclose, or use in any way that would permit or result in disclosure to any party outside the Government any information provided to the Contractor by the Government during or as a result of performance of this contract. Such information includes, but is not limited to, information submitted to the Government on a confidential basis by other persons. Further, the prohibition against release of Government provided information extends to cover such information whether or not in its original form, e.g., where the information has been included in Contractor generated work or where it is discernible from materials incorporating or based upon such information. This prohibition shall not expire after a given period of time.

(2) The Contractor agrees that it shall not release, disclose, or use in any way that would permit or result in disclosure to any party outside the Government any information generated or derived during or as a result of performance of this contract. This prohibition shall expire after a period of three years after completion of performance of this contract.

(3) The prohibitions contained in subparagraphs (d)(1) and (d)(2) shall apply with equal force to any affiliate of the Contractor, any subcontractor, consultant, or employee of the Contractor, any joint venture involving the Contractor, any entity into or with which it may merge or affiliate, or any successor or assign of the Contractor.

The terms of paragraph (f) of this Special Contract Requirement relating to notification shall apply to any release of information in contravention of this paragraph (d).

(e) The Contractor further agrees that, during the performance of this contract and for a period of three years after completion of performance of this contract, the Contractor, any affiliate of the Contractor, any subcontractor, consultant, or employee of the Contractor, any joint venture involving the Contractor, any entity into or with which it may subsequently merge or affiliate, or any other successor or assign of the Contractor, shall not furnish to the United States Government, either as a prime contractor or as a subcontractor, or as a consultant to a prime contractor or subcontractor, any system, component or services which is the subject of the work to be performed under this contract. This exclusion does not apply to any recompetition for those systems, components or services furnished pursuant to this contract.