N00167-19-R-0006_-_Amnd_1.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 as follow s:

1) Extend the proposal due date from 4 March 2019 to 5 April 2019 at 12:00 PM.

2) Provide responses to the questions received from potential Offerors (attached Word document).

3) Revise Section B, C, L, and M as indicated by the highlighted areas for each respective section.

All sections not provided in this amendment remain unchanged.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

S 1 28

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 15-Feb-2019

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 N0016719R0006

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

31-Jan-2019

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

15-Feb-2019

CODE

NAVAL SURFACE WARFARE CENTER CARDEROCK

CODE 0211, PATRICIA FOLTS

301-227-1130, PATRICIA.FOLTS@NAVY.MIL

9500 MACARTHUR BLVD.

WEST BETHESDA MD 20817

N00167 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

N0016719R0006

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION B - SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES

CLIN 5000

The CLIN extended description has changed from:

The Contractor shall provide CDRLs as specified in Section J.

To:

The Contractor shall provide CDRLs as specified in Section J. CLIN 5000 is Not Separately Priced.

The following have been modified:

CLIN PRICING INSTRUCTIONS

The Government intends to award a quantity of two Bearing Support Structures (BSSs) during the ordering period of this contract. A Delivery Order (DO) executing CLIN 1000 will be placed at the time of contract award. The second DO will be placed in either Year 4 (CLIN 2000) or Year 5 (CLIN 3000). Offerors shall price out a BSS for Year 1, Year 4, and Year 5. Offerors shall not propose any concurrency between BSS end items (i.e. do not assume a continuous production line) in year’s 4 and 5 as the Government only intends to procure the second BSS in Year 4 or Year 5. The ceiling of the contract will be determined by adding the proposed values for Year 1, Year 4, and Year 5 (including travel).

SECTION C - DESCRIPTIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS

STATEMENT OF WORK

1. SCOPE. The Advanced Propulsor Management Office (Code 808) in the Naval Architecture and

Engineering Department (Department 80) of the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division (NSWCCD) is responsible for Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD) of US Navy COLUMBIA (CLB) Class submarine propulsors. The Bearing Support Structure (BSS) Inseparable Assembly is a key component. The BSS serves as the main structural interface between the propulsor and submarine.

2. REFERENCES

2.1. COLUMBIA Class BSS Inseparable Assembly, DWG C24521200B

2.2. DoDI 5230.24, Distribution Statements on Technical Documents, dated August 23, 2012

2.3. REQUEST FOR DEVIATION/WAIVER (RFD/RFW), DD 1694

3. TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

3.1. ASSEMBLY AND MANUFACTURING (A&M) PLAN DEVELOPMENT. The Contractor shall develop and submit for Government review and approval an A&M Plan, CDRL A010 (A&M Plan), reference 2.1.

3.1.1. The A&M Plan is inclusive of major technical disciplines requiring design development and associated drawings in order to prepare for BSS Inseparable Assembly fabrication, CDRL A011 (Technical Data Package).

3.1.2. The contractor shall deliver the A&M Plan and associated drawings (CDRLs A011 and A012) with Unlimited Data Rights or Government Purpose Rights, as applicable.

3.2. PROJECT SCHEDULING. Design and develop a graphical report depicting a composite schedule of all planned technical activities and milestones, CDRL A012 (Project Planning Chart). This data item shall be submitted as an appendix to the Monthly Status Report (MSR), SOW paragraph 4.2.

3.2.1. Design the logical sequence of activities (also referred to as a “Gantt Chart”) to correlate with the A&M Plan specified in Paragraph 3.1. Reference CDRL A012 Block 16 format and frequency of initial submittals.

3.2.2. Gantt chart essential elements shall include discrete tasks and activities consistent with authorized work and relationships for contract completion by identifying items from Contract Award through completion of each Contract Line Item (CLIN). Further, identify the critical path, all major events, and program milestones.

3.2.3. Activities shall have a valid total slack or float identified for critical path analysis and impact analysis from delays.

3.2.4. Subordinate level elements (3rd thru 5th level or greater activities) shall not exceed five (5) work days in duration. The contractor shall propose any exceptions to this parameter to the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) for approval in writing. The Contractor may implement any exceptions only upon approval in writing by the COR.

3.2.5. Plan and perform quarterly schedule risk assessments (SRAs); determine statistically defensible task and activity results and furnish risk-mitigating recommendations in a briefing format to the Government, CDRL A009 (Presentation Material).

3.2.6. The contractor shall participate in Government-led data gathering events (“data calls”) and third party SRAs. However, the Government may elect to participate in the Contractor’s SRA event and will provide advance notice in writing.

3.3. ASSEMBLY AND MANUFACTURING PLAN EXECUTION.

3.3.1. END-ITEM DELIVERABLE.

3.3.1.1. Fabricate each CLB BSS Inseparable Assembly in accordance with the approved chapters of the A&M Plan, reference 2.1.

3.3.1.2. Observe and report regular updates of planned-to-actual work progress utilizing the graphical report developed in Paragraph 3.2., CDRL A012 (Project Planning Chart). This data item shall be submitted as an appendix to the MSR, SOW paragraph 4.2.

3.3.1.3. Deliver the CLB BSS Inseparable Assembly in accordance with the specified requirements in reference 2.1.

3.3.2. WORK-IN-PROGRESS (WIP) MANAGEMENT.

3.3.2.1. Identify, evaluate, and recommend changes to the approved A&M Plan for Government consideration and re-approval in accordance with reference 2.1.

Outline and itemize any anticipated effects to cost and schedule.

3.3.2.2. Process requests for waivers, deviations, or technical specification changes by submitting standard form DD 1694, reference 2.3.

4. PROGRAM MANAGEMENT REQUIREMENTS

4.1. PROGRAM MANAGEMENT ACTIVITIES. The Contractor shall perform Program Management

(PM) services including the organization, planning and interdependencies, schedule, implementation, control, analysis, compliance, and reporting of all contractual elements to achieve technical, schedule and financial objectives. Develop and implement a PM plan to effectively and efficiently execute Delivery Order requirements such as methodology, procedures, and templates, CDRL A001 (PM Plan). Among other PM duties, the contractor shall:

4.1.1. Maintain a clear line of authority among all organizational elements, including management of authorized Subcontractors.

4.1.2. Designate primary and alternate Contractors’ Points of Contact (CPOCs).

4.1.3. Arrange for access to authorized Subcontractor facilities and enable communication at all lower tiers.

4.1.4. Investigate and record facts and observations; and communicate any perceived or actual issues related to quality, schedule, cost control, management, utilization of small business, and regulatory compliance that if unresolved, would adversely affect performance and assessment.

4.1.5. Contact the COR for guidance or escalation of issues.

4.2. MONTHLY STATUS REPORTING. The Contractor shall observe and record work progress and status of the program, assigned tasks, costs, and existing or potential problem areas in narrative format, CDRL A002 (, MSR). The following activities and resulting data items shall be submitted as appendices to the MSR.

4.2.1. MONTHLY EXPENDITURE REPORTING. Observe and record all direct and indirect expenditures for both planned and actual transactions including labor hours against baseline values, and estimates of time and cost at completion, CDRL A003 (MER).

4.2.2. LIST OF DELIVERABLES. Draft and maintain a comprehensive list including all data items and all physical deliverables, CDRL A004 (List of Deliverables Report). Substantiating documentation for tangible items shall include a DD Form 1149 (Requisition and Invoice/Shipping Document).

4.2.3. PROJECT PLANNING CHART. Furnish these data items in accordance with SOW paragraphs 3.2. and 3.3.1.2.

4.3. CONTRACT CHANGE PROPOSAL (CCP). The Contractor shall provide the data necessary to propose, control, and approve changes to the Contract by the Contracting Officer (KO), CDRL A005 (CCP). The CCP shall NOT be used for making changes to requirements documentation specified in Section 2 References.

4.4. ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT LIBRARY (eDL). The Contractor shall develop and maintain an eDL containing all data items generated, obtained, or converted from hardcopy throughout performance, CDRL A006 (eDL).

4.4.1. For records management, utilize a file naming convention and file storage path that is not more than five (5) folders “deep”. For example, the folder for “DO 0001” may contain subfolders for “draft files” and “final files”. File naming convention by example may be “DO_0001_CDRL_A003_Encl A thru D_01FEB2020”.

4.4.2. Any physical (hard copy) data items shall be maintained separately and indexed for reference within the eDL.

4.4.3. Provide authorized Government personnel access to the eDL. Pre-authorized personnel include the KO and COR; all others shall be designated in writing by the COR.

4.4.4. Transfer all eDL information via Secure Access File Exchange (SAFE, https://safe.arl.army.mil/) and utilizing the procedures for encryption prior to upload to the COR not earlier than five (5) business days prior to the end of the Period of Performance. A guest account may be utilized and .zip file format is authorized for ease of file bundling and transmittal; contact the COR for assistance.

4.5. TECHNICAL OR ADMINISTRATIVE FORUMS. The Contractor shall participate in meetings in order to provide live or virtual subject-matter expertise and to communicate the status of actions, objectives, and milestones, CDRL A008 (Meeting Minutes).

4.5.1. Develop briefing materials such as slideshows or executive summaries and provide documentation for discussion, CDRL A009 (Presentation Material).

4.5.2. Participate in the events below.

4.5.2.1. “Kick-off”. At Base Year Award conduct a comprehensive presentation to

Government key leadership inclusive of program office stakeholders. Agenda shall include introduction to key personnel and subcontractor leads, workflows, lines of communication, priorities of work, and breakout sessions to review regulatory requirements such as data management and invoicing.

4.5.2.2. “Monthly Status Meeting”. Conduct routine discussions related to emergent issues, planned events and outcomes anticipated to occur within the next 30 calendar days. Agenda shall include discussion points focused on priorities of work and action item status.

4.5.2.3. “Semi-annual Contract Year Review”. Conduct a comprehensive presentation to Government key leadership inclusive of technical and contractual authorities.

Agenda shall include review of funded line items by planned-to-actual values and estimates-at-completion, revised workflows, cost, schedule, and performance items.

4.6. CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION (CUI). The Contractor shall identify and safeguard written and visual communications accessed, generated or Government-furnished for reference or development in accordance with DFARS 252.204-7012. Only Unclassified data is going to be handled as part of this effort. A DD254 will not be provided.

4.6.1. CUI shall be marked “For Official Use Only (FOUO)” subject to specified exemptions from the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), as amended.

4.6.2. Technical documents are distribution controlled and shall be marked “DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT D” with further specificity contingent upon content at time of generation or development. Reference 2.3 for detailed instructions.

https://safe.arl.army.mil/

4.6.3. Utilize the Safe Access File Exchange (SAFE, https://safe.amrdec.army.mil/ https://safe.arl.army.mil) for encrypted electronic file transmittal of CUI and DISTRIBUTION D-type documents.

5. DATA MANAGEMENT. A summary of data items is provided below for ease of reference. Section J

(List of Attachments) contains each DD Form 1423-2 (Contract Data Requirements List, CDRL) and accompanying Data Item Description (DID).

CDRL Title Data Item Description (DID) A001 Program Management (PM) Plan DI-MGMT-80004 A002 Monthly Status Report (MSR) DI-MGMT-80368 A003 Monthly Expenditure Report (MER) DI-FNCL-81537 A004 List of Deliverables Report DI-MISC-81920 A005 Contract Change Proposal (CCP) DI-ADMN-81401 A006 Electronic Data Library (eDL) DI-MISC-81920 A007 Trip Report DI-MISC-81943 A008 Meeting Minutes DI-ADMN-81505 A009 Presentation Material DI-MGMT-81373 A010 Assembly & Manufacturing (A&M) Plan DI-MISC-80508 A011 Technical Data Package (TDP) DI-SESS-80776A A012 Project Planning Chart DI-MGMT-80507

6. TRAVEL. The Contractor shall conduct official travel within the Continental United States (CONUS) as necessary to monitor subcontractors and report status to the government. The contractor shall propose an appropriate quantity of travel to execute the requirement.

6.1.1. In performance of official travel, the contractor shall document and provide planned and actual itineraries, and deliver CDRL A007 (Trip Report).

6.1.2. Specific events conducted within the trip and their outcome shall be recorded in a separate document, CDRL A008 (Meeting Minutes) submitted as an attachment to CDRL A007.

7. eCRAFT

7.1.1. The Contractor agrees to upload the Contractor's Funds and Man-hour Expenditure Reports in the Electronic Cost Reporting and Financial Tracking (eCRAFT) System and submit the Contract Status Report on the day and for the same timeframe the contractor submits an invoice into the Invoicing, Receipt, Acceptance, and Property Transfer (iRAPT) system. Compliance with this requirement is a material requirement of this contract. Failure to comply with this requirement may result in contract termination.

7.1.2. The Contract Status Report indicates the progress of work and the status of the program and of all assigned tasks. It informs the Government of existing or potential problem areas.

7.1.3. The Contractor's Funds and Man-hour Expenditure Report reports contractor expenditures for labor, materials, travel, subcontractor usage, and other contract charges.

7.1.3.1. Access:

eCRAFT: Reports are uploaded through the eCRAFT Periodic Report Utility (EPRU). The EPRU spreadsheet and user manual can be obtained at: http://www.navsea.navy.mil/Home/Warfare- Centers/NUWC-Newport/Partnerships /Commercial-Contracts/Information-eCraft-/ under eCRAFT information. The eCRAFT e-mail address for report submission is: ecraft.nuwc.npt.fct@navy.mil. If you have problems uploading reports, please see the Frequently Asked Questions at the site address above.

https://safe.amrdec.army.mil/ https://safe.arl.army.mil/ http://www.navsea.navy.mil/Home/Warfare-Centers/NUWC-Newport/Partnerships http://www.navsea.navy.mil/Home/Warfare-Centers/NUWC-Newport/Partnerships

7.1.3.2. Submission and Acceptance/Rejection:

The contractor shall submit their reports on the same day and for the same timeframe the contractor submits an invoice in iRAPT. The amounts shall be the same. eCRAFT acceptance/rejection will be indicated by e-mail notification from eCRAFT

SECTION L - INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND NOTICES TO BIDDERS

SECTION L

SECTION L - INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFEROR(S)

1.0 ELIGIBILITY

This solicitation is unrestricted. Offerors who are other than Small Businesses are required to submit a Small Business Subcontracting Plan in accordance with FAR 52.219-9. If a Subcontracting Plan is required, the Offeror shall complete the Subcontracting Plan Cover Sheet (Attachment 2) and provide it with their Subcontracting Plan.

1.1 Questions

It is the Offeror's responsibility to bring to the attention of the PCO at the earliest possible time, but prior to the solicitation closing date, any ambiguities, discrepancies, inconsistencies, or conflicts between the SOW and other solicitation documents attached hereto or incorporated by reference. All questions shall be submitted via e-mail to the contract specialist and PCO at patricia.folts@navy.mil and abeer.ameer@navy.mil within 7 calendar days after issuance of the solicitation. Questions received after this date may be answered at the discretion of the Government.

1.2 Start Date For use In Cost/Price Proposal

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 start date of 30 September 2019. This date is only an estimate of the anticipated contract start date and will be used for the purpose of proposal evaluation only.

The definitive start date will be stated in the contract award document.

2.0 INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMISSION OF OFFERS

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

WITH THESE PROPOSAL PREPARATION/SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS. NOTE: INFORMATION

REQUESTED AND SUBMITTED IN ONE VOLUME WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR PURPOSES OF

EVALUATION OF INFORMATION CONTAINED IN ANOTHER VOLUME. COST/PRICE PROPOSAL

SUBMISSIONS MUST REFLECT WHAT IS SUBMITTED IN THE TECHNICAL VOLUME. PROPOSALS

FOR WHICH THE COST ELEMENTS (E.G. NUMBER OF HOURS, LABOR CATEGORIES,

SUBCONTRACTORS) IN THE COST/PRICE VOLUME DO NOT MATCH THOSE IDENTIFIED IN THE

TECHNICAL VOLUME MAY BE DEEMED UNAWARDABLE.

2.1 General

Proposals shall be submitted by e-mail to the contract specialist and PCO identified in section 1.1.

Proposals shall be received by the solicitation closing date and time specified on the cover page of this solicitation, block (9). Offerors are encouraged to submit their proposal early enough to verify that their proposal was received prior to the closing date and time of the solicitation. Offerors shall comply with the instructions for the format and content of the proposal; proposals that fail to comply may be ineligible for award.

mailto:patricia.folts@navy.mil mailto:abeer.ameer@navy.mil

(a) Definitions. As used in this solicitation –

In writing or written means any worded or numbered expression which can be read, reproduced, and later communicated, and includes electronically transmitted and stored information.

Proposal modification is a change made to a proposal before the solicitation’s closing date and time, or made in response to an amendment, or made to correct a mistake at any time before award.

Proposal revision is a change to a proposal made after the solicitation closing date, at the request of or as allowed by a PCO.

Day is defined as a calendar day unless otherwise specified. If the last day of a specified period falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or Federal Holiday, the period shall be deemed to end on the next Federal work day.

Major Subcontractor is defined as a subcontractor performing 30% or more of total proposed burdened labor costs.

(b) Amendments to the solicitation. If this solicitation is amended, terms and conditions that are not amended remain unchanged. Offerors shall acknowledge receipt of any amendment to this solicitation by the date and time specified in the amendment(s).

(c) Proposal submissions, modifications, revisions, and withdrawals shall be e-mailed to the contract specialist and PCO at the above e-mail addresses referenced in paragraph 1.1.

Offerors may submit modifications to their proposals at any time before the solicitation closing date and time.

After the solicitation closing date and time, Offerors may submit revised proposals only if requested or allowed by the PCO.

Proposals may be withdrawn at any time before award. Withdrawals are effective upon receipt of notice by the PCO.

2.2 Electronic Submission

Offers shall be received via e-mail by the contract specialist and PCO by the solicitation’s closing date/time in order to be eligible for award. In the event that the Offeror experiences technical difficulties, the Offeror shall immediately notify the PCO via e-mail prior to the solicitation closing date and time. Failure to submit a complete proposal prior to the solicitation closing date and time will in almost all circumstances render the proposal late and unacceptable.

Offerors are responsible for submitting proposals and any revisions by e-mail to the contract specialist and the PCO by the time specified in the solicitation. No e-mail shall exceed 10MB. If the proposal or proposal revision exceeds 10MB, the proposal shall be broken out by Volumes and e-mailed to the contract specialist and the PCO by the proposal due date. The Offeror shall identify each Volume in the subject line of the e-mail as Volume I of IV, Volume II of IV, etc. Zip files cannot be accepted. If the proposal or proposal revision exceeds 2MB, the proposals and revisions of proposals shall be submitted via ARL SAFE at https://safe.arl.army.mil/..Any proposal (including proposal modifications or revisions) not received by the exact time specified for receipt of offers is “late” and may not be considered for award. Proposals may be withdrawn by written notice to the PCO provided such notice is received prior to contract award.

2.3 Proposal Format

All Offerors are required to submit proposals in accordance with the format and content specified herein. The requirements below apply equally to subcontractors. Proposals that do not meet the below requirements may be deemed unacceptable and may not be eligible for award.

The electronic proposal shall be prepared with:

Microsoft Word, Excel, or (searchable) Adobe Acrobat software (note: instructions regarding use of certain electronic products (e.g. Microsoft Office, Excel, Adobe) listed herein shall not be construed as Government endorsement of specified products);

No hyperlinks to locations outside a document (certain hyperlinks to places within a document, such as table of contents numbers, section headings, and table or figure cross references are acceptable);

All files named with the Offeror’s company name and title/subject of file content;

All files named with the file extension .doc, .docx, .xls, .xlsx, or .pdf;

Spreadsheet files (workbooks) provided for all prime AND subcontractors shall include all formulas, functions, macros, computations, and equations used to compute the proposed amounts. There shall be no cell references to data or links to files not included in the Technical and Management volume and Cost/Price volume submissions, as appropriate. For each workbook, all rows, columns, cells, and worksheets shall be visible. Zero height/zero width rows/columns in worksheets are not acceptable.

Worksheet cells formatted with the font color equal to the fill color are not acceptable. Print image files or pictures (for example, a picture of an Excel spreadsheet embedded in a Word document) should not be used;

Spreadsheets shall include all calculations in the cells (e.g. show all formulas). The Government MUST be able to determine how all direct and indirect rates are calculated.

All files named with the file extension .doc or .docx shall be Microsoft Word 2010 compatible; Prime /Subcontractor Cost Summaries shall be submitted using Microsoft Excel (2010 or compatible) in the Cost Summary Format provided as Attachment 3 in Section J. This submission is in addition to the Offeror loading their Section B pricing into the portal via the web form;

Narratives related to the cost/price summary data may be provided in Microsoft Word;

Any other attached documents requested herein shall be compatible with Microsoft Office. Compression tools are limited to PKZip or WinZip;

Offerors shall propose to provide all items in order to be deemed eligible for this award; and Offerors shall submit proposals in response to this solicitation in English and in U.S. dollars.

Restriction on disclosure and use of data. Offerors that include in their proposals data that they do not want disclosed to the public for any purpose, or used by the Government except for evaluation purposes, shall mark the title page with the following legend:

"This proposal includes data that shall not be disclosed outside the Government and shall not be duplicated, used, or disclosed in whole or in part for any purpose other than to evaluate this proposal. If, however, a contract is awarded to this Offeror as a result of, or in connection with, the submission of this data, the Government shall have the right to duplicate, use, or disclose the data to the extent provided in the resulting contract. This restriction does not limit the Government’s right to use information contained in this data if it is obtained from another source without restriction. The data subject to this restriction is contained in sheets [insert numbers or other identification of sheets]"; and

Mark each sheet of data it wishes to restrict with the following legend:

"Use or disclosure of data contained on this sheet is subject to the restriction on the title page of this proposal."

Additionally, the electronic proposal shall be prepared so that, if printed, the proposal meets the following requirements:

8.5 x 11inch paper;

Single-spaced typed lines;

1 inch margins;

12-point Times New Roman Font text;

Only graphs/tables/charts as may be necessary to convey a response to the items/information requested in this solicitation. The font size for text contained in embedded graphics (tables and illustrations) shall be no smaller than 9 point Times New Roman font; and

The spreadsheets (landscape orientation) shall be formatted for printing such that all data is in a font no smaller than 9 point Times New Roman and row and column headings appear on each printed page.

2.3.1 Cover Page and Table of Contents

Each proposal volume shall include a Cover Page and a Table of Contents. The Cover Page shall identify the solicitation number, amendment number (if any), proposal volume and title, and the Offeror’s name. Volume I shall include a Proposal Cross-Reference Table. The Proposal Cross-Reference Table shall indicate the required proposal content and the section/page number where this content appears in the proposal. Cover Pages, Tables of Contents, and the Proposal Cross-Reference Table will not count against page limitations.

2.3.2 Page Numbering System

The Offeror shall use a standard page numbering system to facilitate proposal references. All pages shall be numbered. Consecutive pages will be numbered within sections. Charts, graphs, and other insert materials shall be page-numbered as part of the page numbering system.

2.3.3 Glossary of Abbreviations and Acronyms

The Offeror may submit a glossary which includes abbreviations, acronyms, and their corresponding definitions.

Glossaries will not count against page limitations.

2.3.4 File Naming Convention

All files must be submitted in the following formats:

Technical_Company Name_Document Name_Volume # Example: Technical_Company X_Technical and Management_Volume I

Past Performance_Company Name_Document Name/Attachment #_Volume # Example: Past Performance_Company X_Previous Contracting Efforts_Volume II

Cost_Company Name_Document Name_Vol #(or Attachment Number) Example: Cost_Company X_Cost Narrative_Volume III Example: Cost_Company X_Cost Summary_Attachment 1

2.3.5 Section L and Proposal Volume Cross-Reference Table

The table below represents a cross-reference of proposal content, volume in which the proposal content shall be submitted, and whether proposal content is included in page limitations defined in paragraph 2.3.6.

Cross Reference Table Section L Paragraph Required Documentation Volume

2.3.1 Cover Page All

2.3.1 Table of Contents All

2.3.1 Proposal Cross Reference Table N/A

2.3.3 Glossaries All

3.1 Cover Letter N/A

4.1 Factor 1 – Technical and Management

4.1.1 Subfactor A – Technical Capability and Experience I

4.1.2 Subfactor B – Delivery Schedule I

4.1.3 Subfactor C - Personnel Qualifications and Staffing Plan I

4.1.4 Subfactor D – Management Plan I

4.2 Factor 2 - Past Performance II

4.3 Factor 3 - Small Business III

4.4 Factor 4 - Cost/Price Proposal IV

4.5.1 Contract Fill-ins V

4.5.2 OCI Mitigation Plan V

N/A = The context shall be submitted at the front of the proposal rather than within any of the volumes.

2.3.6 Page Limitations

Volume I is limited to 75 pages. The cover page, Table of Contents, Proposal Cross Reference Table, and Glossaries referenced in paragraph 2.3.1 and 2.3.3 do not count against the page limitation. All other volumes do not have a page limit.

3.0 WRITTEN PROPOSAL ORGANIZATION

3.1 Cover Letter

Offerors shall provide a cover letter with the following information:

Solicitation number;

The name, address, e-mail address, and telephone and facsimile numbers of the Offeror;

A statement confirming agreement with all terms, conditions, and provisions included in the solicitation and agreement to furnish any or all CLINs upon which prices are offered at the price set opposite each CLIN. If the Offeror takes exception to any terms, conditions, or provisions, the exceptions shall be clearly stated in the cover letter;

A statement that the proposal is valid for 210 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of proposals;

Names, titles, telephone and facsimile numbers, and e-mail addresses of persons authorized to negotiate on the Offeror's behalf with the Government in connection with this solicitation;

DCAA and DCMA office point of contact (POC), including branch location, contact name, telephone number, and e-mail address for both the Prime its Subcontractors;

Name, title, and signature of person authorized to sign the proposal. Proposals signed by an agent shall be accompanied by evidence of that agent's authority, unless that evidence has been previously furnished to the issuing office; and

Identify all enclosures being transmitted as part of the Offeror's proposal.

3.2 Technical and Management (VOLUME I)

Offerors are to ensure that all Technical Capabilities, Data Rights, Delivery/Schedule, Management Plan, and Personnel Requirements, and any Make-Or-Buy Program information are contained within VOLUME I and that no cost/price information is included in this volume.

3.3 Past Performance (VOLUME II)

Offerors are to ensure that all Past Performance information is contained within VOLUME II and that no cost/price information concerning this requirement is included in this volume.

3.4 Small Business Participation (Volume III)

Offerors are to ensure that all Small Business Participation Plan information is contained in Volume III and that no cost/price information concerning this requirement is included in this volume.

3.5 Cost/Price Proposal (VOLUME IV)

Offerors shall ensure that all cost/price information is contained within Volume IV. Offerors shall ensure Section B pricing matches the Prime Offeror Cost Summary and that the subcontractor’s Cost Summary submission matches the amount in the Prime Offer’s Cost Summary.

3.6 Contract Documentation (VOLUME V)

Each Offeror shall complete all Solicitation Fill-Ins, including acknowledgement of all issued amendments, and provide a copy with the Offeror’s proposal contained in Volume IV including all contract documentation.

4.0 PROPOSAL CONTENT

4.1 Factor 1 – Technical and Management (VOLUME I)

4.1.1 Subfactor A – Technical Capability and Approach

(a) The Offeror shall demonstrate specific capability and approach (both Prime and Subcontractors) to perform all aspects of the tasks in accordance with the SOW. The Offeror shall demonstrate its ability to support the tasks described in the SOW and its understanding of the interdependencies/interrelationships of the SOW tasks. The Offeror shall also describe how its facilities meet the requirements in the SOW, if applicable. Specific capabilities and approach include the ability to receive, modify, and generate 3D computer aided design (CAD) models and 2D drawings.

The Offeror shall demonstrate any specific or unique experience with reverse engineering or designing and building replacements for existing structures or components when original design information is not available or incomplete.

(b) The Offeror shall not simply rephrase or restate the Government’s requirements in its proposal. The Offeror shall provide sufficient details and convincing rationale to address how the Offeror intends to meet the requirements. Offerors shall assume that the Government has no prior knowledge of its facilities, capabilities, or approach.

(c) The Offeror shall include sufficient details to permit a complete and accurate evaluation of the proposal.

The proposal shall clearly demonstrate the Offeror’s understanding of the requirements and the feasibility of its approaches to meet those requirements. This is solely the Offeror’s responsibility. Proposals that merely offer to perform work in accordance with this solicitation, or which fail to present more than an indication of capability of compliance with the technical requirements without elaboration shall be deemed unacceptable and not considered further. Offerors shall identify technical uncertainties and assumptions within the requirements set forth in the solicitation and provide specific courses of action for their resolution.

(d) Offerors shall further demonstrate their technical understanding and capability to accomplish tasking under the SOW by providing an approach to execute manufacturing of the CLB BSS Inseparable Assembly.

The technical evaluation criteria for the proposal are focused on assessing the technical adequacy of the contractor’s proposed approach for developing and executing the Assembly and Manufacturing (A&M) Plan. The evaluation criteria below mirror the manufacturing plan requirements to the BSS Inseparable Assembly drawing (C24521200) (C24521200B) but at a higher level. The details requested below are the minimum expectation of the government for the information necessary to evaluate proposals but more may be provided as deemed appropriate by the Offeror.

The Offeror shall detail their overall manufacturing work flow and approach at a level the Offeror deems sufficient for the Government to assess the proposal. Work flow should address topics such as the order and location of welding, machining, inspection, and painting processes. The Offeror’s proposal shall identify which member of its team will perform each major process.

i. Assembly Division and Sequencing (C24521200B Reference 2.1, Paragraph 3.1 and subparagraphs) o The Offeror shall describe the proposed assembly division and fabrication sequencing of the inseparable assembly. Sketches and/or 3D images of the proposed division and sequencing are required in order to ensure communication of intended approach.

ii. Material Procurement (C24521200B Reference 2.1, Paragraph 3.2 and subparagraphs) o The Offeror shall identify the proposed material procurement strategy including material sourcing and material forms to be used for each major segment.

iii. Weld Qualification (C24521200B Reference 2.1, Paragraph 3.3 and subparagraphs) o The Offeror shall provide its current weld certifications, with the existing certifications to S9074- AR-GIB-010A/278 being the most desirable which demonstrate capability to achieve Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) weld qualification.

iv. Weld Details (C24521200B Reference 2.1, Paragraph 3.4 and subparagraphs) o The Offeror shall propose its weld approach details to include

Weld process proposed, Weld sequencing proposed, to include orientation and fixturing, Weld distortion control approach.

v. Machining Details (C24521200B Reference 2.1, Paragraph 3.5 and subparagraphs) o The Offeror shall describe its major machining capabilities, including Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) and non-CNC as appropriate, and the demonstrated skills of the operators.

o The Offeror shall describe its proposed approach (e.g. reach and access, machine weight capacity, machining envelope, etc.) to meet final machined requirements on the major interfaces of the assembly which are the Propulsor Bolting Ring, interior features of the Inner Land Ring, and Aft Bolting Ring.

vi. Painting Details (C24521200B Reference 2.1, Paragraph 3.6 and subparagraphs) o The Offeror shall identify the major coating capabilities and equipment and a summary level overview of the approach for applying coatings in accordance with Reference 2.1.

o Desirable ratings include Society of Protective Coatings (SSPC) qualifications and/or experience with MIL-DTL-24441 Type VI coatings.

vii. Inspection Details (C24521200B Reference 2.1, Paragraph 3.7 and subparagraphs) o The Offeror shall describe the in-house available metrology equipment and analysis software, the demonstrated skills of the operators, and demonstrated ability to perform and report inspection results.

o The Offeror shall describe the maximum error of the proposed inspection equipment relative to the dimensions and tolerances it is to be used to measure.

viii. Fixtures / Lifting & Handling (C24521200B Reference 2.1, Paragraph 3.8 and subparagraphs) o The Offeror shall describe its facilities to perform lifting and handling operations on the finished

CLB BSS or its heaviest form during manufacturing, whichever is heavier. If facilities do not currently have capacity to handle the finished part, the proposal shall address how they propose to handle the finished part.

4.1.2 Subfactor B – Delivery Schedule

The Offeror shall explain how it will meet or exceed the minimum estimated delivery schedule of 10/1/2021 for the first BSS. The Offeror shall also address the schedule for the 2nd BSS and any planned reduction in timeline based on lessons learned from the production of the 1st BSS. The Offeror shall explain why its delivery schedule is realistic, how it will be met based on its technical approach, and how it will be maintained throughout contract performance.

4.1.3 Subfactor C – Personnel Qualifications and Staffing Plan

4.1.3.1 Key Personnel

Key personnel are deemed essential to the performance of this effort and cannot be replaced without prior notice to the Government in accordance with Component Clause 5252.237-9106, Substitution of Personnel. Under this effort, the following Offeror personnel are considered key:

a. Program Manager

Desired qualifications include:

• A bachelor’s degree or greater from an accredited institution in engineering, math, physical science, computer science, or related field or a MBA;

• Eight or more years of experience in the general area of metallic component manufacturing and program management including financial status monitoring, progress reporting, and project plan development.

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification

b. Welding Engineer

Desired qualifications include:

• A bachelor’s degree or graduate degree (engineering or physical science field) from an accredited institution.

• Five or more years of experience overseeing welding of NiCu (monel) components

• 10 or more years of engineering experience in metallic component welding

Note: Offerors may propose additional Key Personnel if believed necessary for effective management and coordination of required effort. The Offeror shall provide rationale for the additional Key Personnel and how they will provide improved management of assigned tasks. These additional Key Personnel should be noted as “Key” on the Staffing Plan.

The Offeror shall also describe the specific planned responsibilities (both technical and management, if applicable) for each proposed Key Person. This is intended to be more than functional job titles; the Offeror shall provide details.

Offerors shall only propose Key Personnel that, at the time of proposal submission, the Offeror has a good faith expectation of providing at award. The Offeror shall provide resumes for all key personnel who will be performing under this contract. A minimum of one resume per key personnel labor category shall be submitted, which must include the Program Manager and Welding Engineer, as well as personnel that best demonstrate the Offeror’s and their proposed subcontractors’ capability to successfully meet the requirements of the SOW. The Offeror shall submit a current “Letter of Intent” (with salary information redacted) with all resumes supplied for contingent Key Personnel hires. The Letter of Intent does not count against resume page limitations and must be signed by the contingent hire employee AND the Offeror. Additionally, the Government considers the submission of Letters of Intent for proposed contingent Key Personnel to be material to the proposal since these Letters of Intent demonstrate the Offeror's ability to hire personnel with the qualifications offered. For Key Personnel who do not currently live within reasonable commuting distance of the Government site, the Offeror shall provide convincing evidence of the individual’s willingness to relocate at their own expense or at that of the Offeror. The Government will not directly reimburse the successful Offeror for any costs associated with relocation of an employee. The Offeror shall explain how the individual will meet the key personnel hours proposed for this contract. Resumes shall include, as a minimum, the following information:

Each resume is limited to two pages and shall contain the following:

• Name;

• Current Employer;

• Level of Current Security Clearance;

• Education: List degree(s), date(s), and institution;

• Citizenship; and

• Work Experience: Provide directly related or similar work experience. Include job title, inclusive dates of employment (month/year), the employer, and a brief synopsis for each job listed on how the experience is directly related to the SOW and how experience for any desired qualifications under the labor category is demonstrated.

Resumes for proposed key personnel employed by a subcontractor shall be included under this subfactor. All of the requirements of this section shall apply to the use of subcontractor personnel, as well as the prime contractor’s personnel.

4.1.3.2 Non-Key Personnel Requirements

The proposal shall include a description of the requirements/qualifications associated with each company-specific labor category contained in the Offeror’s Staffing Plan Cost Volume, including company-specific labor categories proposed by subcontractors. The description shall also include the eCRAFT labor category code for each non-key labor category proposed.

4.1.3.3 Direct Labor Allocation

The BSS effort shall be 100% located performed at the Contractor Facilities.

4.1.4 Subfactor D – Management Approach

Under this subfactor, the Offeror shall provide information on the following areas described below:

4.1.4.1 Resources, Performance, Schedule, and Cost

The Offeror shall provide information on its staffing resources for the tasks described in the SOW.

Additionally, the Offeror shall describe its ability to manage/monitor performance, schedule, and cost of effort performed under the contract. Areas of accountability for time, work quality, and cost control shall also be addressed.

In addition, Offerors shall further demonstrate their management approach to accomplish tasking under the SOW by providing approaches to the SOW located in Section C. At a minimum, the proposed approaches shall include the following:

(a) Program Management Overall, the Government will evaluate the effectiveness of each Offeror's management approach to perform the requirements in the solicitation.

Subcontractor management plan

(b) Monthly Status Reporting

(c) Contract Change Proposal (CCP)

(d) Electronic Document Library (eDL)

(e) Official Travel

(f) Technical or Administrative Forums

(g) Controlled Unclassified Information

4.1.4.2 Organizational Structure, Responsibilities, and Relationships

The Offeror shall describe the proposed organizational responsibilities and reporting. A communication plan shall also be submitted, to include lines of communication and control including interfaces with the PCO, the PCO’s Representative (COR), and Code 808, so that the method of communication between working level project engineers and management personnel is understood.

4.1.4.3. Subcontract Management Plan

The Offeror shall discuss the use of proposed subcontractors and the extent of the subcontractor's involvement in the performance of the contract. The Offeror shall identify the proposed subcontractor(s) and provide a description of the services it intends to subcontract, the type of subcontract, and its basis for selecting the subcontractor. For teaming and subcontractor arrangements, the Offeror shall clearly describe the responsibility of each party and explain how and to what extent the requirements, data, and schedules will be passed down. Additionally, the Offeror shall describe in detail how it will manage its subcontractors to ensure their services are performed on time and within budget, and are of sufficient quality to enable the Offeror to meet all contractual requirements. Descriptions shall include contractual arrangements, qualification requirements, selection processes, contingency plans, and management interactions, including performance feedback and communication between government, the contractor, and subcontractors. Subcontractors proposed in the technical proposal must be fully priced in the cost proposal to be considered in the evaluation. Subcontractors should be accounted for consistently in both the cost and technical proposals.

4.1.4 4. Risk Management

The Offeror shall describe their risk management program for this effort. At a minimum, the Offeror shall address its approach and method for:

a. Identification, assessment, and mitigation of contract risks through the application of internal risk reduction procedures. The Offeror shall illustrate its ability to identify, document, and reduce risk in a process flow diagram.

b. Identification and analysis of alternative actions available, identification of the most promising alternatives, assignment of resources to reduce risks and risk factors, and planning for implementation of risk reduction.

c. Development of a plan of action to mitigate risk.

4.2 Factor 2 – Past Performance (Volume II)

4.2.1 Recent and Relevant Past Performance

The Offeror shall provide up to three Past Performance References with its proposal to encompass its relevant performance for periods in excess of six months within the last three years prior to the due date of proposals. Past Performance References shall be submitted using the format provided as Attachment 5 in Section J. In addition, Offerors shall submit one Past Performance Reference for each major subcontractor, as defined in section 2.1. If no proposed subcontractors meet this 30% total burdened labor cost threshold, at least one Past Performance Reference shall be provided for each of the three subcontractors performing the largest portions of subcontracted work under this effort (or all subcontractors if fewer than three are proposed).

The Past Performance References should be relevant and provide sufficient context to enable evaluators to measure the likelihood that the Offeror will satisfy the requirements. Common aspects for determining relevancy include similarity of service/supplies scope of work, complexity, dollar value, contract type, use of key personnel, and extent of subcontracting/teaming. The identified Past Performance References can be with Federal, commercial, or other customers.

For each Past Performance Reference, the Offeror shall identify at least one of the following customer POCs (or…