20RWP64_0005_sol.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 answ er questions that w ere asked on the submission requirements. As a result, Section L Instructions to Offerors w as updated along w ith updated CDRLs. All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 11

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 20-Oct-2020

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 N0016420RWP64

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

07-Jul-2020

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 1 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

20-Oct-2020

CODE

NAVAL SURFACE WARFARE CENTER CRANE DIV

J. SLAVEN (812-854-8466)

BLDG 121

300 HWY 361

CRANE IN 47522-5001

N00164 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

N0016420RWP64

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION B - SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES

The following have been added by full text:

QUESTIONS/ANSWERS

Question 1-7 were answered on Amendment 0003 to this solicitation.

Question 8: On page 92, it says that Pricing is only supposed to be in Volume IV Price Proposal but page 89, paragraph 2.4.1 says that Section B Prices/Cost should be in Volume 1. So can you please explain how we would do that.

Answer 8: Please see additional guidance in Section L, 2.4.1 Section B Instructions to Offerors within this Amendment. The changes are in red.

Question 9: Also, in that same paragraph on page 89, it says something about the not separately priced CDRL’s that we have to fill in Boxes 17 & 18 except there are no box 17 & 18 on the CDRL sheets.

Answer 9: See updated CDRLs attached to this amendment and reflected in Section J.

SECTION J - LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS

The Table of Contents has changed from:

Exhibit/Attachment Table of Contents

DOCUMENT TYPE DESCRIPTION PAGES DATE

Exhibit A Contract Data

Requirements List (CDRLs) A001-A004

4 29-APR-2020

Attachment 1 Statement of Work

(SOW)

12 05-AUG-2020

Attachment 2 Assembly Parts Components Drawings List

5 11-AUG-2020

Attachment L1 Small Business Participation Form

1 15-MAY-2020

Attachment L2 Past Performance Questionnaire

2 15-MAY-2020

to:

Exhibit/Attachment Table of Contents

DOCUMENT TYPE DESCRIPTION PAGES DATE

Exhibit A CDRL A004 1 20-OCT-2020 Exhibit B CDRL A003 1 20-OCT-2020 Exhibit B CDRL A002 1 20-OCT-2020 Exhibit D CDRL A001 1 20-OCT-2020

Attachment 1 Train Structure 2907666 Rev BV

21 06-DEC-2002

Attachment 10 Elevation Shaft 2907676 Rev AT

9 20-NOV-2001

Attachment 11 Elevation Housing 5204599 Rev DF

38 20-OCT-2014

Attachment 12 Elevation Data Drive 5365257 Rev AD

6 27-FEB-2006

Attachment 13 Elevation Assembly 5204593 Rev BH

24 05-MAR-2007

Attachment 14 DC Motor 2907650 Rev AB & WS10319 Rev A Amend 5

105 22-AUG-2011

Attachment 15 Bottom Sealing Plate 6259575 Rev AL

15 06-APR-2006

Attachment 16 Assembly Parts Components Drawings List

5 11-AUG-2020

Attachment 2 Train Data Drive 5204598 Rev AM

8 11-DEC-2007

Attachment 3 Train Base 2907662 Rev

BA

21 31-OCT-2007

Attachment 4 Statement of Work

(SOW)

12 05-AUG-2020

Attachment 5 Statement of Wok (SOW) 12 02-APR-2020 Attachment 6 Small Business

Participation Form

1 15-MAY-2020

Attachment 7 Shaft Clamp 2907635 Rev G

2 17-DEC-1999

Attachment 8 Past Performance Questionnaire

2 15-MAY-2020

Attachment 9 Enviromental Test Screening

11 15-JUN-2001

SECTION L - INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND NOTICES TO BIDDERS

The following have been modified:

INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

PROPOSAL SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

1.1 General Information

This provision specifies the organization, format, and contents of an Offeror’s technical proposal, past performance, and price proposal to be submitted in response to this solicitation for evaluation by the Government. The purpose of the instructions contained in this provision is to provide for uniform submission of all Offerors’ proposals.

Uniformity is expected to facilitate Government efficiency and accuracy in the technical and price evaluation and source selection process. The contents of the Offeror’s proposal shall be organized to conform to the requirements specified herein.

Requirements for the contents of each of the submitted written technical proposals are identified below. The order of presentation in the Offeror’s submitted written proposal shall correspond to the order of the Factors discussed below.

The content requirements described below address major topics of concern to the Government. Failure to respond to any of these topics may be considered a "deficiency." All proposal information provided must be relevant and clearly explain how the proposed item will meet the requirements of the solicitation. Each written proposal must be separate and contain sufficient information to permit a detailed evaluation.

Previously submitted data, if any, will not be used in the evaluation of the Offeror’s response to this solicitation.

Any Offeror’s experience, capability, knowledge, and understanding not specifically described in the submitted proposal will not be assumed to exist by the Government during evaluation.

This will be an acquisition effort utilizing a best value approach. The Offeror’s proposal will be evaluated to ensure that the items being offered comply with the criteria listed in the solicitation.

Offerors are cautioned that the Government reserves the right to make award based on initial offers without discussions with Offerors. Therefore, it is imperative that the information provided in the Offeror’s response to the solicitation be complete and accurate and that the prices proposed be the Offeror’s best terms. Each initial offer should contain the Offeror’s best terms from a price and technical standpoint. However, if considered necessary by the Contracting Officer, discussions may be conducted with those Offerors determined to be in the competitive range.

NOTE: The Government will not assume the Offeror possesses any capability, understanding, or commitment not specified in the proposal.

THE GOVERNMENT RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY PROPOSAL THAT DOES NOT COMPLY

WITH THESE PROPOSAL PREPARATION/SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS.

PROPOSALS SHALL NOT CONTAIN CLASSIFIED INFORMATION.

1.2 Restriction of Disclosure/Proprietary Information

If the Offeror wishes to restrict the disclosure or use of its proposal, a proper legend must be included on materials provided.

1.3 Questions

It is the Offeror’s responsibility to bring to the attention of the Contracting Officer at the earliest possible time, but prior to the closing date, any ambiguities, discrepancies, inconsistencies, or conflicts between the statement of work (SOW), drawings, and other solicitation documents attached hereto or incorporated by reference. All questions shall be submitted to jolynn.slaven@navy.mil. The deadline for submitting questions is 10 calendar days after the initial issuance of this solicitation.

1.4 Start Date

In order to allow for procurement lead time and a fair and equal evaluation of all proposals submitted under this competitive procurement, all proposals shall be based on a contract award date of March 2021. This date is only an estimate of the anticipated contract award date and will be used for the purpose of proposal evaluation only. A definitive award date will be incorporated into the contract document.

1.6 World Wide Web Solicitation Information

The complete solicitation package, including all amendments, should be received and reviewed prior to submitting a response. It is the Offeror’s responsibility 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. Any amendments to the subject solicitation will be posted to https://www.beta.SAM.gov.

THE ONLY ACCEPTABLE METHOD TO SUBMIT AN OFFER UNDER THIS SOLICITATION IS

ELECTRONIC PROPOSALS, TO INCLUDE E-MAIL AND FAX. IN RESPONSE TO THIS

SOLICITATION HARDCOPY SUBMISSIONS, EITHER MAIL OR HAND DELIVERED, ARE NOT

ACCEPTABLE. AN ELECTRONIC VERSION OF THE PROPOSAL SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE

WITH THE INSTRUCTIONS FOUND IN THE RFP SO THAT THE ENTIRE SUBMISSION IS

RECEIVED BEFORE THE DATE AND TIME SET FOR CLOSING OF THIS SOLICITATION.

1.7 Delivery and Submission method

Electronic submission of proposal to jolynn.slaven@navy.mil is acceptable. Timeliness of proposals will be determined IAW FAR 52.215-1(c)(3)(ii)(A). Be advised that large electronic files are problematic due to limitations on Government email inbox. In addition, .zip file are stripped from e-mails and cannot be submitted. Utilization of DoD SAFE at https://safe.apps.mil/ is an acceptable transmission tool. In order to provide a submission via DoD SAFE, the Offeror shall email jolynn.slaven@navy.mil and request a “Drop-Off’ for solicitation N0016420RWP64 with the point of contact information, inclusive of email address, for the person who will complete the “Drop-Off”.

DoD SAFE supports file sizes up to 8GB. If offers are submitted to DoD SAFE instead of directly to the Contracting Officer, DoD SAFE will send an email to the recipient designated once the offer files are uploaded notifying the recipient that the files have been received. For an offer to be timely that is uploaded to DoD SAFE, the notification email must be received by the Contracting Officer by the due date/time set for receipt of offers. Offerors who submit Offers via upload to DoD SAFE are encouraged to do so in sufficient time to allow for verification with the Contracting Officer that notice of receipt of the proposal has been received.

It is the responsibility of the Offeror to ensure whatever mechanism used to submit proposals electronically will adequately support the sizes and types of files being submitted. Contents of electronic proposals will not be viewed until after the closing date/time unless otherwise specified herein. Do not contact the Contracting Office to verify all files were received. Contracting Officer will only validate a notice was received from DoD SAFE prior to closing. A list of all files uploaded shall be provided to the Contracting Officer along with a screen shot from the DoD SAFE drop-off page IAW with the electronic commerce timelines outlined in FAR 52.215-1(c)(3)(ii)(A)(1), in order to validate the Offerors timely submittal of files should a system error occur.

NSWC Crane will not accept facsimile proposals.

2.1 General

Award(s) will be made under Solicitation No. N0016420RWP64 based on a best value trade-off source selection process. Proposals that do not comply with the detailed instructions for the format and content of the proposal may render the Offeror ineligible for award.

2.2 Proposal General Guidance

Each technical proposal shall enable the Government evaluation personnel to facilitate a thorough evaluation and arrive at a sound factual-based determination as to whether or not the proposal will meet the Government’s requirements. Each technical proposal shall be specific, detailed and complete as to clearly and fully demonstrate the degree of the prospective contractor’s knowledge and understanding of the requirements. The technical proposal shall be used as a method to determine if the proposed solutions to technical problems are valid and practical.

Statements which merely paraphrase the SOW or attest that “standard procedures will be employed” are inadequate to enable the Government to evaluate and do not allow the Government to determine if the proposal complies with the requirements of the SOW. Unsupported promises to comply with contractual requirements will not be sufficient.

Failure to thoroughly describe (i.e. test data, test methods, design/drawings, etc.) how the proposed item meets a requirement will result in a negative evaluation in regards to the subject requirement. If the technical proposal is deficient in supporting data, the Government may assign a deficiency for the subject requirement regardless of any claims to meet the requirement. Proposals must contain supporting rationale for any statements related to proposed performance. No assumptions will be made by evaluators regarding areas that are not addressed in the Offeror’s written proposal.

The Offeror’s proposal shall be written in such detail to allow the Government to evaluate the proposal on an item/CLIN by item/CLIN basis for CLINs 0001-0011.

2.2 Cover Letter

The proposal shall include a cover letter signed by an individual authorized to commit the company to the proposal.

The cover letter shall be submitted with Volume I. The cover letter shall identify all enclosures being transmitted as part of the proposal. The letter shall reference the solicitation number and acknowledge that it transmits an offer in response to the solicitation. The cover letter required by this paragraph supersedes and replaces the “First Page” requirements referred to in FAR 52.215-1, Subsection (c)(2). It shall state:

1. Solicitation Number (N0016420RWP64)

2. Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) number,

3. Duns Number,

4. Name, address and telephone number of the cognizant DCMA Office (can be found at http://www.dcma.mil/ )

5. Proposal validity length

6. A list of all the item/CLINs the Offeror is submitting a proposal on

7. Names, telephone numbers and email addresses of persons authorized to conduct negotiations, as well as the names of the official authorized to bind the Offeror’s organization shall be clearly identified.

8. Any exceptions taken to any requirements of the solicitation, to include but not be limited to technical exceptions, clauses and or provisions and the basis for the exceptions. The cover letter shall indicate in which volume and on what page of the Offeror’s proposal the exception is addressed.

2.3 Proposal Format

Format of the proposal volumes shall be as follows:

a. Text size shall be no smaller than what is equivalent to Microsoft Word, Times New Roman, 10 point, uncompressed font.

b. Pages shall be one and one half spaced, with a minimum of one inch margins on all sides. Pages shall be dated and numbered sequentially by volume. A cover sheet should be clearly marked as to volume number, title, “original” or copy number, solicitation identification, and the Offeror's name.

c. Each volume shall contain a glossary of all abbreviations and acronyms used with an explanation for each.

d. Offerors shall not embed sound or video files into the electronic files. Graphics, tables, photographs, and other data beyond the capability of Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, may be submitted in Adobe Acrobat format. Electronic cost data must be submitted in Microsoft Excel with formulas.

e. Legible tables, charts, graphs and figures shall be used when necessary to depict organizations, systems and layout, implementation schedules, plans, etc. These displays shall be uncomplicated, and legible. For tables, charts, graphs, and figures, the text shall be no smaller than 10 point, Times New Roman.

f. Page limitations are detailed in each volume/section of the proposal as shown below and will be treated as maximums. If exceeded, excess pages will not be read or considered in proposal evaluation. Graph, charts, and tables are included in the page count.

2.3.1 Cover Page, Table of Contents, Glossary & List

Each proposal volume shall include a Cover Page and Table of Contents. The Cover Page shall identify the solicitation number, amendment number, proposal volume and title, proposal validity length, and the Offeror’s name. Each volume shall contain a glossary of all abbreviations and acronyms used with an explanation for each.

Cover Pages, Tables of Contents, Glossaries, and List of Acronyms do NOT count against page limitation.

2.3.2 Page Limitations

Page limitations are identified for each volume/section of the proposal as shown below and will be treated as maximums. If exceeded, excess pages will not be read or considered in proposal evaluation. When both sides of a sheet display printed material, it shall be counted as two pages. Graphs, charts, and tables are included in the page count. The following are NOT included in the page limitation: Cover Pages, Tables of Contents, Glossaries, List of Acronyms, Cross Reference Tables, and Standard Commercial Warranty.

Document / Information Volume and Factor Number Completed signed Solicitation with signed Amendments and a Cover Letter Volume I

2.4 Proposal Requirements

2.4.1 Completed Solicitation – Volume I

The Offeror shall provide one (1) signed and completed copy of the Standard Form 33 (SF 33) and continuation sheets (Sections A through M) signed by a person authorized to enter into the proposed contract on behalf of the Offeror. An Adobe Acrobat PDF file may be created to capture the signatures for submission. Continuation sheets should be filled in as directed (e.g., any fill-in required, such as Contract Data Requirements List [DD Form 1423 with Blocks 17 and 18 completed], and Certifications and Representations in Section K). Offerors are directed to thoroughly read the solicitation and fill in the required information in the appropriate solicitation clauses. For any fill-ins that are not applicable, the Offeror shall acknowledge by indicating N/A.

a. Each Offeror shall complete the solicitation sections indicated below:

Section A through M: Fill-ins as required Section A: Standard Form 33 (SF33), Solicitation, Amendments, Offer and Award Section B: Supplies or Services and Prices/Costs (Section B pricing matrix/matrices shall be completed but submitted in Volume IV, Price Proposal) Section G: Contract Administrative Data Section J: Contract Data Requirement List (DD Form 1423) with blocks 17 and 18 completed as

Not Separately Priced.

Section K: Completed Representations, Certifications and Other Statements of Offerors.

2.4.2 Technical Proposal – Volume II – Factor I

The Technical Proposal shall be submitted as Volume II, and shall be no more than 45 pages. The technical proposal shall not contain any pricing information. An electronic copy of the following Technical Documentation in response to the factors and subfactors described in the solicitation shall be in such detail to allow the Government to evaluate the proposal. On an item/CLIN by item/CLIN basis for CLINs 0001-0011 the response shall include:

a. Technical Approach/Testing Capability:

i. The Offeror shall provide a detailed written compliance review of the Statement of Work

(SOW) with cross references to the applicable SOW paragraph and drawing.

ii. The Offeror shall detail compliance to drawing requirements and exhibit abilities for MK-82 subassembly manufacturing and testing.

iii. For CLINs 0009 (Elevation Data Drive) and 0011 (Train Data Drive Assembly), the Offerors shall provide compliance detail on Environmental Stress Screening SOW paragraphs 3.3.4.3 & 3.3.8.3.

iv. For CLINs 0009 (Elevation Data Drive), 0010 (Direct Current Motor), and 0011 (Train Data Drive Assembly), the Offerors shall provide example Data/Test reports for purpose of outlining test plans and demonstration of SOW para 3.3.1, 3.3.8, & 3.3.12 compliance. Data sheets are not expected to be populated.

v. For CLIN 0010 (Direct Current Motor), the Offerors shall provide compliance detail regarding WS10319 Rev A.

vi. Offerors shall provide detailed First Article testing approach or request for waiver with a

(reference 2.2 above)

Written Technical Proposal (to include an executive summary):

- Technical Approach/ Testing Capability

- Delivery/Production Schedule

- Management Approach/Small Business Participation Plan

Volume II; Factor I (45 page limit)

(Small Business Participation Plan: 3 page limit)

Past Performance Proposal (Min 3, Max 5 references) Volume III; Factor II (10 page limit for summary)

Price Proposal Volume IV

(No page limit) written summary the subassembly has been manufactured within the past five (5) years.

vii. For CLINs 0009 (Elevation Data Drive), 0010 (Direct Current Motor), and 0011 (Train Data

Drive Assembly), the Offerors shall provide example Data/Test reports for purpose of outlining test plans and demonstration of SOW para 3.2.2.3, 3.2.2.13.5, & 3.2.2.13.19 compliance. Data sheets are not expected to be populated.

viii. Offerors shall identify any “exceptions” to the Specifications, Drawings, and Statement of Work and state precisely how the offered supplies/services differ from the solicitation documents. Offerors are directed to the note at the bottom of Instructions to Offerors titled Exceptions.

ix. Offerors shall provide a flow chart of potential manufacturing process crossed referenced to the applicable SOW paragraph.

x. The flow chart shall be accompanied by a narrative that explains the personnel skill levels (job title, special skills possessed) to be used for manufacturing, machining, assembly, inspection, test, and quality assurance check points. The narrative shall include the hours calculated for each professional discipline within each block of the flow diagram. The narrative shall also state what facilities, tools and/or special equipment will be used to execute each flow diagram block. Offeror shall describe processes used to ensure repeatability of assembly processes to meet drawing specifications and requirements of SOW para 3.0.

b. Delivery/Production Schedule:

i. The Offeror shall provide a sample one-year delivery/production schedule of three (3) subassemblies per year. The schedule shall include start dates, material lead time, duration, and planned completion.

ii. The Offeror shall identify key schedule and performance risks and why these were identified risks as it relates to the delivery schedule.

c. Management Approach/Small Business Participation:

i. The Offeror shall provide a narrative to summarize their configuration management process for drawings created and/or maintained at their facility. The Offeror shall explain their methodology for ensuring only those drawings that are at the approved current baseline are used for production. If applicable, Offerors shall define how these requirements are placed upon their subcontractor team members.

ii. The Offeror shall provide a narrative to summarize their management process for obsolescence and/or diminished manufacturing sources and material shortages for drawings within the SOW. Offeror shall provide their process for preparing formal requests for engineering change request proposals (ECP). The Offeror shall provide process for implementing the changes to the technical data package.

iii. The Offeror shall provide a narrative summarizing use of any subcontractors/team members to accomplish specific tasking and what the tasking entails. The narrative shall identify any hardware or material to be shipped between the Offeror’s and the subcontractor/team member’s facility, complete with precautions that will be used to prevent damage to the materials during shipping and internal handling at the subcontractor/team member facility.

iv. The Offeror shall provide sufficient information to demonstrate that the tasks assigned the selected subcontractors are meaningful in the sense that they will be performing functions important to the overall success of the program and also broaden the subcontractor's technical capability. The Offeror shall describe their management approach for enhancing small business subcontractor's technical capability. Of special interest is the amount and type of work to be performed by the subcontractors. The Offeror shall explain the reasons for and advantages of selecting particular subcontractors.

v. The Offeror shall complete and submit the Small Business Participation Plan, Attachment L1 of this solicitation. The Small Business Participation Plan shall describe the extent to which your company has identified and committed to provide for participation by small, small and disadvantaged businesses (SDB), woman-owned businesses (WOB), veteran owned small business and service-disabled veteran owned small business, historically black colleges and universities, or other minority institutions for the performance of this effort. Submission of the

Small Business Participation Plan shall be separate from subcontracting plans to be submitted by large businesses pursuant to FAR 52.219-9.

2.4.3 Past Performance – Volume III – Factor II

The Past Performance Proposal shall be submitted as a part of Volume III, and shall be no more than a maximum of ten (10) pages for the narrative summary.

The Offeror shall provide a minimum of three (3) and a maximum of five (5) past performance references. The Offeror shall contact past performance references directly and request that they complete and submit the Contractor Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ), Attachment L2, to the address in Block 7 of SF33, Page 1 of the Solicitation or to jolynn slaven@navy.mil in accordance with the timeline set in Block 9 of SF33, Page 1 of the Solicitation.

The completed questionnaires shall be emailed directly from the past performance reference point of contact (POC) to the contract specialist, Jolynn Slaven at jolynn.slaven@navy.mil. Under no circumstances shall the questionnaires be returned to the Offerors. Any information provided by the Offeror’s references is subject to verification/validation by the Government during the evaluation process. In the event references are not received by the close of the solicitation, the Government may make contact and follow up with the listed references identified on the Contractor Past Performance Data matrix.

Offeror shall complete and submit the Past Performance Proposal narrative summary, which identifies the following information for each of the Past Performance Questionnaires sent out:

a. Organization/Customer

b. Contract Number

c. Telephone & E-mail of Organization/Customer Point of Contact (POC)

d. Description of Relevancy

e. Recency of Performance under Contract

The Offeror’s matrix shall contain a minimum of three (3) and a maximum of five (5) references to contracts that are recent and relevant to this requirement. Proposals must prove PPQs have been sent to each POC. Failure to send the PPQ to each POC will be considered a proposal deficiency and may result in exclusion of the Offeror’s proposal from consideration for award. The Offeror shall exert its best efforts to ensure that at least two POCs per relevant contract submit a completed Present/Past Performance Questionnaire directly to the contract specialist.

Offerors are reminded that both independent data and data provided by Offerors in their proposals may be used to assess Offeror past performance. Since the Government may not necessarily interview all of the sources provided by the Offerors, it is incumbent upon the Offeror to explain the relevance of the data provided. The Government does not assume the duty to search for data to cure problems it finds in proposals. The burden of providing thorough and complete past performance source data remains with the Offerors. Proposals that do not contain the information requested by this solicitation risk rejection or high performance risk assessment by the Government.

Offerors should include a discussion of any significant achievements and explain any Past Performance problems that it considers relevant to the proposed efforts. Offerors should also discuss past and present efforts to identify and manage program risk.

For the purposes of this solicitation, recent contracts are defined as those on which performance occurred during the last three (3) years. In determining relevancy, the Offeror should consider the type and value of the contract, and the type of requirement compared to this solicited requirement. The Offeror should also consider the level or amount of effort. The Offeror must detail (if using the “related technology” as a reference) how the “related technology” is applicable to the solicited effort. Should the Offeror not explain how the related technology is applicable, the reference may not be considered relevant. If an Offeror has no current or relevant past performance information, they should so state that in this volume.

Each Offeror shall submit present and past performance information for itself on projects of similar size, scope, and technical complexity. The Offerors may choose to submit present and past performance information for major proposed subcontractors, team members, and/or joint venture partners that have experience in projects of similar size, scope, and technical complexity with its proposal. The total number of past performance references for each Offeror shall not exceed five (including any references submitted by subcontractors, team members and/or joint ventures). This volume shall provide a list of recent and relevant contracts on which the Offeror has performed in the format requested in the Proposal Requirements portion of this document. This information, as well as other information the Government may obtain elsewhere via Government databases (CPARs, PPIRs etc.) and other government agencies (DCMA, DCAA etc.), will be used to evaluate the Offeror's past performance. The Government reserves the right to solicit feedback beyond what is identified in the questionnaire.

NO CLASSIFIED PAST PERFORMANCE SUPPLEMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED. The Offeror may submit performance on classified programs as long as that information can be verified. If the Offeror intends to submit in this manner the information that is classified (customer, contract number, etc.) should be marked “reserved” and the description/write up of the work performed shall remain unclassified. If the Offeror cannot describe what work was accomplished in an unclassified manner they cannot submit that program for evaluation.

Offerors are notified that the Government will use the data provided in this volume that is determined to be recent and relevant to the effort at hand and data obtained from other sources in the development of performance risk assessments.

2.4.4 Price Proposal –Volume IV – Factor III

The Offeror shall submit prices for items/CLINs listed in Section B. The Offeror shall complete the price matrices.

Pricing shall not be submitted in any other area of the proposal. The Government anticipates the potential to award multiple contracts as a result of the solicitation. Offeror is not required to propose on every item/CLIN. The Government plans to award on a CLIN by CLIN basis with one (1) award per CLIN.

The Offeror shall indicate in the Price Proposal if they have ever produced any of the items/CLINs and if so, when was the last date to produce.

The prices shall include all shipping for item/CLINs marked FOB Destination in Section B.

The Offeror may propose quantity breaks different that those recommended in Section B to improve price to the Government.

The Offeror shall describe how the quantity price breaks are derived, escalation utilized and the basis for the escalation in Volume I of the proposal.

If the Offeror's unit prices appear unbalanced when comparing from ordering period to ordering period and quantity range to quantity range, the Offeror shall provide documentation, including calculations and supporting rationale, explaining the apparent unbalanced pricing.

Cost or Pricing Data: Certified Cost or Pricing Data will not be required if adequate competition exists for each item/CLIN. Since the award will be evaluated at each item/CLIN, it is possible the Government will not receive adequate competition for each item/CLIN. Therefore, the Offeror shall provide cost or pricing data to support the Price Proposal. If the Government determines that adequate competition was not obtained by item/CLIN and/or if the total evaluated price cannot be deemed fair and reasonable, the Government reserves the right to request that the cost or pricing data be certified, if the Price Proposal exceeds $2,000,000. DFARS 252.215-7008, Only One Offer, may be invoked if applicable.

2.5 Exceptions

Offerors are not encouraged to take exceptions to this solicitation, however, if any exceptions are taken Offerors are to detail the particular section, clause paragraph and page to which they are taking exception.

ANY EXCEPTION TO THE GOVERNMENT'S TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS/SPECIFICATIONS

MUST BE INCLUDED IN THE TECHNICAL PROPOSAL. ANY EXCEPTION(S) MUST BE

ADDRESSED IN THE COVER LETTER.

(End of Summary of Changes)