23RWS68_SOL_0004.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

This amendment is issued to reopen the solicitation for a period of time to provide opportunities for submission of additional offerors under the rolling admissions provisions of the solicitation for a period of 64 days from 7 May 2024 to 10 July 2024. The clause in Section L

Proposal Requirements is edited to remove the requirement for offers to be submitted through PIEE. The requirement for tw o product samples is also changed to delete the requirement to submit the product sample machined IAW Draw ing 925986. Contractors must be registered in JCP to access controlled documents.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 10

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 07-May-2024

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 N0016423RWS68

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

12-Sep-2023

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 X is extended, is not extended.

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

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning 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

07-May-2024

CODE

NAVAL SURFACE WARFARE CENTER CRANE DIV

D. STUFFLE (812-854-5550)

BLDG 3373

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:

N0016423RWS68

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION A - SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM

The required response date/time has changed from 13-Nov-2023 02:00 PM to 10-Jul-2024 02:00 PM.

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 1 CDRL A001 Material

Certificates

1 27-MAR-2023

Exhibit 2 CDRL A002 Test

Inspection Report

1 27-MAR-2023

Exhibit 3 CDRL A003 Certificate of Compliance

1 27-MAR-2023

Exhibit 4 CDRL A004 Baseline

GFP Report

1 27-MAR-2023

Exhibit 5 CDRL A005 Quarterly

GFP Report

1 27-MAR-2023

Attachment 01 152505, Ink, Marking 7 01-FEB-2015

Attachment 02 440344, Primer, Silicone adhesive

5 11-FEB-1992

Attachment 03 440345, Insulating compound

5 22-SEP-1989

Attachment 04 AFTFAIRING, Fabricated Composite

1 24-JUL-2023

Attachment 05 demoradome.stp

Composite CAD Model

1 24-JUL-2023

Attachment 06 demoradome_stp.prt

Composite CAD Model

1 24-JUL-2023

Attachment 07 Contractor Performance

Data Sheet

3 28-JUL-2023

to:

Exhibit A CDRL A001 Material

Certificates

1 27-MAR-2023

Exhibit B CDRL A002 Test

Inspection Report

1 27-MAR-2023

Exhibit C CDRL A003 Certificate of Compliance

1 27-MAR-2023

Exhibit D CDRL A004 Baseline

GFP Report

1 27-MAR-2023

Exhibit E CDRL A005 Quarterly

1 27-MAR-2023

Attachment 2 Drawing 372299 Rev R 1 01-AUG-1994

Attachment 6 AFTFAIRING, Fabricated Composite

1 24-JUL-2023

Attachment 7 demoradome.stp

Composite CAD Model

1 24-JUL-2023

Attachment 8 demoradome_stp.prt

Composite CAD Model

1 24-JUL-2023

Attachment 9 Contractor Performance

The following have been modified:

SECTION J NOTES

Exhibit A CDRL A001 Material

Certificates

1 27-MAR-2023

Exhibit B CDRL A002 Test

Inspection Report

1 27-MAR-2023

Exhibit C CDRL A003 Certificate of Compliance

1 27-MAR-2023

Exhibit D CDRL A004 Baseline

GFP Report

1 27-MAR-2023

Exhibit E CDRL A005 Quarterly

1 27-MAR-2023

Attachment 2 Drawing 372299

Rev. R

1 01-AUG-1984

Attachment 6 AFTFAIRING, Fabricated Composite

1 24-JUL-2023

Attachment 7 demoradome.stp

Composite CAD Model

1 24-JUL-2023

Attachment 8 demoradome_stp.prt

Composite CAD Model

1 24-JUL-2023

Attachment 9 Contractor Performance

Note: Attachments 2 and 6-9 will only be available on Joint Certification Program (JCP) available for certified companies authorized to receive export controlled information.

SECTION L - INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND NOTICES TO BIDDERS

The following have been modified:

PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS

PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS – BEST VALUE (JAN 2014)

Introduction: This section contains general proposal submissions instructions as well as specific proposal requirements for solicitation N0016423RWS68.

General: The proposal shall be presented in sufficient detail to allow Government evaluation of responses to the requirements of the Request for Proposal (RFP).

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

Contractors must be properly registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) and the Joint

Certification Program (JCP) in order to receive the controlled attachments. Offerors may obtain information on

SAM registration and annual confirmation requirements by calling 1-866-606-8220 or via the internet at https://www.sam.gov. Information about the JCP is located at https://public.logisticsinformationservice.dla.mil/PublicHome/jcp/default.aspx. The controlled attachments will be posted when the solicitation is posted. The Contracting Officer will review JCP and allow access to controlled documents by Cage Code if requesting vendor is properly registered in JCP.

WORLD WIDE WEB SOLICITATION INFORMATION

SAM web page at https://www.SAM.gov.

Offerors shall submit questions and feedback requesting clarification of solicitation requirements by submitting questions via email to david.s.stuffle.civ@us.navy.mil . It is required that all questions be received within 20 calendar days of the date this solicitation is issued.

Any amendments to the subject solicitation will be posted to the SAM web page at https://www.SAM.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.

PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS TABLE 1

The Offeror’s proposal shall include the following:

Document / Information Volume Number

Cover Letter, Signed Completed Solicitation, and Signed Amendments Volume I

(No page limit)

Executive Summary and Technical Proposal

(Capability Statement, Relevant Certifications, Sample Documentation, Product

Sample for Evaluation, and Written Statement of Work Compliance matrix)

Volume II

(30 page limit)

Past Performance Summaries (Min. of 3, Max of 5 references) Volume III

(15 page limit)

Price Proposal (complete all sections as applicable) – Price Matrix Volume IV

(No page limit)

General Information:

a. 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 (N0016423RWS68)

2. Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) number

3. Duns Number

4. Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN),

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

6. 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.

7. 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.

8. A copy of the Offerors SAM registration information from the SAM website. This does not count towards the page limitation of the cover letter.

9. Clearly state CLINs being proposed on

10. Unique Entity Identifier number

11. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) score screenshot from SPRS

12. VETS-4212 compliance screenshot

b. Proposals shall not contain classified information.

c. Delivery & Submission Method

1. Electronic Delivery of Proposals only.

This section is intended to provide information to the Offeror on the electronic format and application software to be used for submitting proposals. Offerors shall submit proposals via email to david.s.stuffle.civ@us.navy.mil.

Proposals are due by the date and time in Block 9 on Page 1 of the amended solicitation.

Mailed or hand delivered written proposals will be accepted will be acepted but must be received before the closing date of the solicitation.

2. Electronic Proposal Media

The Offeror may submit all volumes of its proposal electronically via email and shall ensure the portions of the proposal that contain cost information are separate from the portions of the proposal that do not contain cost information.

Table 1 (Proposal Structure) identifies the proposal structure for each volume. Each individual file within the Offeror’s proposal shall be no greater than 1GB in file size. Valid file extensions are shown in Table 2.

3. Virus Free Electronic Submission

Offerors are responsible for ensuring that its electronic proposal is virus free. The Offeror shall certify, in its Executive Summary, that all electronic proposal information delivered throughout the evaluation (e.g., original proposal submission, responses to evaluation notices, Final Proposal http://www.dcma.mil/) mailto:david.s.stuffle.civ@us.navy.mil

Revisions) has been checked for viruses and certify that its files are virus free before submission. The

Offeror shall specify the software, version, and virus definition used/that will be used to check the data.

4. File Name Conventions

Valid extensions for files using their associated applications are listed below in Table 2 (File

Extensions):

Table 2 – File Extensions

Type of

Application/Files Valid

Extensions

Portable Document Files .pdf

Microsoft Word documents

.docx

Microsoft Excel documents

.xlsx

Microsoft Power Point .pptx

The Offeror shall follow the basic structure of the file naming convention in Table 3 (Offeror

Electronic File Naming Convention) for electronic file submissions (e.g., proposal volumes, attachments, appendices), where “#” represents the sequential numbering of files. Offeror’s shall keep the file name as short as possible (i.e., under 40 characters) so that the files are accessible on

Government share drives. Files with longer names may become corrupt or inaccessible. The Offeror should provide one folder for each volume containing all electronic files requested within the volume.

Please submit each volume as one file if possible. Offerors should not provide each section/paragraph as separate files.

Table 3 - Offeror Electronic File Naming Convention

Volume Number Title File naming convention

I

Cover Letter Vol 1 Cov Ltr.pdf

Signed Solicitation Vol 1 Sol.pdf

Signed Amendments Vol 1 Amend#.pdf

II

Executive Summary Vol 2 ES.docx

Written Technical

Proposal Vol 2 Tech.docx

Technical Proposal Matrix Vol 2 PSMatrix.xlsx

III Past Performance Vol 3 PP.docx

IV Price Proposal Vol 4 Price.pdf

5. The Offeror must ensure that:

a) It has verified that its electronic proposal is readable on the hardware and software operating system format specified below:

b) Windows 7 Enterprise

c) It has verified that the electronic proposals are free of computer viruses using standard commercial anti-virus software..

d. NSWC Crane will NOT accept facsimile proposals or proposals submitted via the Government Point of Entry (GPE), (SAM.gov).

e. Proposal Format: Format of the proposal volumes shall be as follows:

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

2. Pages shall be single sided, 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.

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

4. Elaborate format and color representations are not desirable. Any pages that are changed (as the result of negotiations) should be of a different color (as specified by the Contracting Officer) and have changed information clearly marked by a vertical line in the right margin of the page and/or circling if changing data in a chart. The offeror shall indicate the new date on revised pages.

5. 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, legible, and shall not exceed 11 by 17 inches in size. For tables, charts, graphs, and figures, the text shall be no smaller than 8 points, Times New Roman. Tables, charts, graphs, and figures, if used, will count against the page limitations.

II. Proposal Contents:

a) Product Samples

1. Offeror shall produce and submit a sample product or sample products based on existing drawing specifications:

a) CLIN 0001-0006: Offerors shall provide one product sample, consisting of a manufactured part finished per specifications on Drawing 372299 Rev R (Attachment 1).

b) CLIN 0007-0012: Offerors shall provide one fabricated composite part product sample finished per specifications on Drawing Package AFTFAIRING (and associated drawings).

c) Offerors may submit sample product for CLIN 0001-0006 to be considered for the manufactured part requirement or CLIN 0007-0012 to be considered for composite requirements or for both CLINs.

2. The drawings are included as Attachments Drawing 372299 Rev R Reflector (for Manufactured Part

Samples development) and (Drawing Package AFTFAIRING (and associated drawings) for

Fabricated Composite Part Sample development). The product sample shall be manufactured in accordance with applicable drawing. The product sample must be in conformance to all specification and standards outlined in the provided drawing.

NOTE: Clarification of the composite sample product. The requirement calls for the composite sample product to be constructed ½ scale. Half scale or full scale are acceptable and is the offeror’s option. If the half scale option is preferred but this makes the sidewall thickness or over areas of the product too thin or difficult to work with, the sidewall or other areas may be made to the standard thickness or workable size. Variations from the AFTFAIRING drawing package should be explained in detail and submitted in the certification package composite sample product.

The type of composite material used for the sample product is not specified and is the offeror’s option.

Any composite material type that is economical and readily available will meet the requirement. The material type should be identified in the certification package.

3. Product samples shall be mailed or commercially delivered to the address below:

Naval Surface Warfare Center Crane Div

M/F: Roger Brett (BLDG 3373) RM 220 for N00164-23-R-WS68

BLDG 41 SE CENTRAL RECEIVING

300 HWY 361

CRANE IN 47522-5001

812-381-7247

*When submitting the proposal and product samples notify David Stuffle & Roger Brett by email:

r o g e r . l . b r e t t . c i v @ u s . n a v y . m i l & david.s.stuffle.civ@us.navy.mil Please provide a tracking number or information to track the package.

4. Product samples will not be returned to the Offeror after evaluation and will become the property of the Government.

5. A waiver for submitting the Drawing 372299_4996_R, product sample on CLIN 0001 may be granted to Offerors that previously submitted a product sample on a Government contract and it was acceptable. Additionally, waivers shall be allowed for the other product sample on CLIN 0001-0006, Reflector, Drawing 372299 Rev R and the product sample for CLIN 0007-0012 AFTFAIRING.

b) Executive Summary (Volume II)

1. The Offeror shall submit a written Executive Summary no more than one (1) page in length as part of

Volume II that provides an overview of the business, products/services/capabilities and a summary of information relative to the proposal.

c) Written Technical Proposal (Volume II)

The following is the Technical Documentation the Contractor shall provide no more than 29 pages in response to the factors and subfactors described in the solicitation in such detail to allow the Government to evaluate the proposal.

(Note: The Technical Capability Information shall be submitted within Volume II. Offerors shall not include any pricing within Volume I & II).

Offerors shall identify any “exceptions” to the Statement of Work and state precisely how the offered supplies differ from the solicitation documents. Offerors SHALL include:

Product literature relevant to manufacturing capabilities.

Conformance to the requirements outlined in the SOW.

List of equipment to be used during the manufacturing process or to perform final acceptance testing.

Production capacity/facility availability.

Standard inspection procedures and/or quality management/assurance process.

Provide AS 9100D, IAFT 16949, ISO 13485 or equivalent quality system certification documentation.

mailto:roger.l.brett.civ@us.navy.mil&david.s.stuffle.civ@us.navy.mil

List of relevant certifications held by personnel and Offeror.

Each technical proposal shall enable Government evaluating personnel to make a thorough evaluation and arrive at a sound determination as to whether or not the proposal will meet the requirements of the government. Each technical proposal shall be specific, detailed, and complete as to clearly and fully demonstrate that the prospective contractor has a thorough knowledge and understanding of the requirements and has valid and practical solutions to technical problems. Statements that paraphrase the

Statement of Work or attest that "standard procedures will be employed” are inadequate to demonstrate how the proposal complies with the requirements of the Statement of Work.

Instructions for submitting product samples:

CLIN 0001-0006: Offerors shall provide a mfg part product sample, manufactured part product sample finished per specifications on Drawing 372299 Rev R.

CLIN 0007-0012: Offerors shall provide one fabricated composite part product sample finished per specifications on Drawing Package AFTFAIRING (and associated drawings).

The offeror shall produce a sample product based on existing drawing specifications for the following;

CLIN 0001-0006: One/Mfg Part sample, or CLIN 0007-0012: One Fabricated Composite Part, or if proposing on both CLIN’s they shall provide one Mfg Part for CLIN 0001-0006 along with One

Fabricated Composite Part for CLIN 0007-0012.. The drawings are included as Attachments Drawing

372299 Rev R Reflector for Machined Part Samples development) and (Drawing Package AFTFAIRING

(and associated drawings) for Fabricated Composite Part Sample development) in the Source

Selection Plan.

d) Completed Solicitation (Volume I)

III. Past Performance:

a) The Past Performance portion of the proposal shall be submitted as a part of Volume III, and shall be no more than a maximum of 1 page for the matrix and 15 pages for the past performance references (3 pages per reference). Use attachment 9 “Contractor Performance Data Sheet” to submit past performance information.

b) The offeror shall provide a minimum of three (3) and a maximum of five (5) past performance references using the attached Contractor Past Performance Data Sheet for like or similar items, either completed or ongoing, under which performance has taken place within the last three years. The completed questionnaires shall be sent as part of the proposal to the contract specialist and PCO, Joe Stratton and Roger Brett. Any information provided is subject to verification/validation by the Government during the evaluation process.

The Government may make contact and follow up with the listed references identified on the Contractor Past

Performance Data Sheet.

c) 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 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 current and relevant to the effort at hand and data obtained from other sources in the development of performance risk assessments.

IV. Price Proposals:

a) The offeror shall submit pricing by quantity IAW the Pricing Matrix in Section B for the basic contract. Pricing shall be realistic and represent the range of quote for that quantity. Provide any additional pricing information as necessary.

EXCEPTIONS

Offerors are not encouraged to take exceptions to this solicitation, however, any exceptions taken to the SOW or terms and conditions of this solicitation shall be explained in detail and set forth in a cover letter as well as in the cost proposal. Offerors are to detail the particular section, clause paragraph and page to which they are taking exception.

(End of Summary of Changes)