N0016719R0007-0002.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 Amendment 0002 is to extend the proposal due date to 14 February 2019, and extend RFI submission deadline to 18 January 2019 (As highlighted in Section L.1.1).

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 9

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 10-Jan-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 N0016719R0007

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

19-Dec-2018

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

10-Jan-2019

CODE

NAVAL SURFACE WARFARE CENTER CARDEROCK

CODE 0221, DOUGLAS RIEDEL

301-227-2959, DOUGLAS.RIEDEL@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:

N0016719R0007

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION A - SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM

The required response date/time has changed from 24-Jan-2019 03:00 PM to 14-Feb-2019 03:00 PM.

SECTION L - INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND NOTICES TO BIDDERS

The following have been modified:

PROPOSAL INSTRUCTIONS

1.0 ELIGIBILITY

This requirement is being solicited as Full and Open competition and is open to all responsible sources.

1.1 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 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 Douglas.Riedel@navy.mil and Jonathan.Mauro@navy.mil by 18 January 2019. Questions received after this date may not be answered prior to or after the due date for receipt of proposals.

1.2 START DATE FOR USE IN 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 starting 180 days after the solicitation closing date. This date is only an estimate of the anticipated contract start date and will be used for the purpose of proposal evaluation only. A definitive start date will be incorporated into the contract award document.

2.0 INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMISSION OF OFFERS

This will be a two-step solicitation as follows:

Step One:

Offerors shall submit proposals as detailed for Step One of Sections L.3.0 and L.4.0.

In accordance with Section M, the three offerors with the lowest evaluated ROM price and technically acceptable proposals will be selected to compete in Step Two.

Step Two:

Offerors shall submit a fully completed VCS Scoop Bar and final pricing as detailed for Step Two of

Sections L.3.0 and L.4.0.

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. PRICE PROPOSAL

SUBMISSIONS MUST REFLECT WHAT IS SUBMITTED IN THE TECHNICAL VOLUME.

2.1 General

Award will be made under Solicitation No. N00167-19-R-0007. Proposals shall be submitted via e-mail by the solicitation closing date and time specified on the cover page of this solicitation, block (9). Offerors shall comply with the detailed instructions for the format and content of the proposal; proposals that do not comply with the detailed instructions for the format and content of the proposal may render the Offeror ineligible for award.

(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 Contracting Officer.

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 labor hour costs.

Past performance is a measure of the degree to which the Offeror and its subcontractors satisfied its customers in previous relevant contracts and complied with Federal, State, and local laws and regulations.

(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) Submission, modification, revision, and withdrawal of proposals. Proposals and revisions of proposals shall be e-mailed directly to the Contract Specialist and reference solicitation No. N00167-19-R-0007.

2.2 Electronic Submission

Offers shall be received via e-mail by the solicitation’s closing date/time in order to be considered responsive. 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 to the Contract Specialist by the time specified in the solicitation. Any proposal (including proposal modifications or revisions) not received/submitted via e-mail by the exact time specified for receipt of offers will be considered late. The solicitation will close at the exact date and time specified in the solicitation and Offerors will be unable to submit/upload proposals after that time. Each proposal submitted via e-mail is time/date stamp recorded by the received date indicated on the Contract Specialist’s e-mail. Proposals may be withdrawn by written notice to the Contracting Officer 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:

(a) 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);

(b) 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);

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

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

(e) 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 Factor 1, Technical, and Factor 3, Price, submissions, as appropriate. For each workbook, all rows, columns, cells, and worksheets shall be visible (object.visible=true). 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;

(f) Spreadsheets shall include all calculations in the cells (e.g. show all formulas). DO NOT hard enter data where formulas were used to calculate the entered value;

(g) All files named with the file extension .doc or .docx shall be Microsoft Word 2010 compatible;

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

(i) Offerors shall propose to provide all items in order to be deemed responsive to this solicitation; and

(j) Offerors shall submit proposals in response to this solicitation in English and in U.S. dollars.

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

8.5 x 11 inch 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.

Additionally:

Offerors may submit modifications to their proposals at any time before the solicitation closing date and time. In the event of an amendment to the solicitation that requires Offerors to submit proposal modifications, the amendment will provide instructions for submittal.

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

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

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."

The Government intends to award a Single Award, Firm-Fixed Price, Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity contract that results from this solicitation to the responsible Offeror(s) whose proposal represents the best value to the Government in accordance with the Factors and Subfactors set forth in Section M of the solicitation.

The Government may reject any or all proposals if such action is in the Government’s interest.

The Government intends to evaluate proposals in accordance with Section M of the solicitation. The

Government intends to award a contract upon initial proposals. Therefore, the Offeror’s initial proposal should contain the Offeror’s best terms from a cost/price and technical standpoint.

Exchanges with Offerors after receipt of a proposal do not constitute a rejection or counteroffer by the Government.

The Government may determine that a proposal is unacceptable if the prices proposed are materially unbalanced between line items or subline items. Unbalanced pricing exists when, despite an acceptable total evaluated price, the price of one or more contract line items is significantly overstated or understated as indicated by the application of cost and price analysis techniques. A proposal may be rejected if the Contracting Officer determines that the lack of balance poses an unacceptable risk to the Government.

Contract award shall be made in accordance with Section M.

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, proposal volume and title, and the Offeror’s name. Cover Pages and Tables of Contents 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

Price_Company Name_Document Name_Vol #(or Attachment Number) Example: Price_Company X_Price Narrative_Volume III Example: Price_Company X_Price Summary_Attachment 1

2.3.6 Page Limitations

Volume I is limited to 10 pages. All other volumes do not have a page limit.

3.0 WRITTEN PROPOSAL ORGANIZATION

STEP ONE:

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;

A statement that the proposal is valid through 180 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 Capabilities and Experience (VOLUME I)

Offerors are to ensure that all Technical Capabilities and Experience are contained within VOLUME I and that no 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 price information concerning this requirement is included in this volume.

3.4 Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) Price Proposal (VOLUME III)

Offerors shall ensure that all price information is contained within Volume III. Price proposal format is in accordance with Section B of this solicitation.

3.5 Contract Documentation (VOLUME IV)

Each Offeror shall complete all Solicitation Fill-Ins, including acknowledgment of all issued amendments, and provide a copy with the Offeror’s proposal contained within Volume IV including all contract documentation as stated in Paragraph 4.5.

STEP TWO:

3.7 Fabrication of a VCS Scoop Bar

The offeror shall fabricate a VCS Scoop Bar that meets the requirements of Section C. The Government will provide Government Furnished Material consisting of one rough ground casting to each offeror chosen to compete in Step Two.

3.8 Final Price Proposal (VOLUME V)

Offerors shall ensure that all price information is contained within Volume V. Price proposal format is in accordance with Section B of this solicitation.

4.0 PROPOSAL CONTENT

4.1 Offer

The completion and submission of an offer to the Government shall indicate the Offeror’s unconditional agreement to the terms and conditions in this solicitation.

Each proposal shall include the following:

STEP ONE:

4.2 Factor I - Technical Capabilities and Experience (VOLUME I)

(a) The Offeror shall demonstrate specific knowledge capability, and approach to perform all aspects of the tasks in accordance with the SOW. At a minimum the Offeror’s response shall include the following:

1) Narrative detailing approach to meeting Project Management and Quality Control requirements of Section 4 of the Statement of Work

2) Description of machining equipment and processes that will be used to meet the requirements of Sections 4.2 through 4.7 of the Statement of Work. At a minimum, Offeror’s description must address the following:

Rough casting machining setup process Machining/inspection fixturing concept(s) Machining equipment and process(es), including planned: cutter geometries, speeds and feeds, and finish machining cusp heights Weld repair and non-destructive testing SOW requirements Final dimensional inspection equipment and process(es)

3) Narrative detailing facilities that will be used to meet requirements of Section 4.8 of the

Statement of Work

(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 experience. The Government will base its evaluation on the information presented, and may use information the Government obtains from other sources to verify information pertaining to experience provided in the proposal.

(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 to be unacceptable and shall not be 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. Offerors are cautioned that failure to provide the necessary information may result in their ratings being downgraded accordingly.

(d) Proposals submitted for consideration for award shall address the full scope of the solicitation.

4.3 FACTOR 2 – PAST PERFORMANCE (VOLUME II)

4.3.1 Recent and Relevant Past Performance References

The Offeror shall provide up to three Past Performance References with its proposal. Past Performance references will be considered recent if performed within the last three years prior to the due date of proposals.

Past Performance References shall be submitted using the format provided as Attachment 3 in Section J.

The Past Performance Reference should be relevant in that they are of similar scope, size and complexity to the effort in this solicitation; and provide sufficient context to enable evaluators to measure the likelihood that the Offeror will satisfy the requirements. The identified Past Performance References may be with Federal, commercial or other customers.

For each Past Performance Reference, the Offeror shall identify at least one of the following customer Point of Contact’s (POC): Program Manager (PM), Procuring Contracting Officer (PCO), or Contracting Officer Representative (COR). The Offeror shall provide the full business name, current address, phone number, fax number, and each email address for each POC. The Government may use other information, such as Award Fee letters and CPARS data available from Government sources, to evaluate an Offeror’s past performance.

The Government may also consider past performance information obtained from sources other than those identified by the Offeror, including Federal, State, and local Government agencies, Better Business Bureaus, published media and electronic databases, and/or personal knowledge. The Government reserves the right to limit or expand the number of references it decides to contact and to contact references other than those provided by the Offeror. Offerors are encouraged to provide contact reference information for efforts on which they are the Prime contract holder. Offerors shall detail the extent to which they contributed as a subcontractor for the referenced contracts.

4.3.2 Previous Contracting Effort Narratives

For each of the Recent and Relevant Past Performance References submitted, the Offeror shall also provide one Previous Contracting Effort Narrative, provided as Attachment 4 in Section J, detailing the following information:

Describe how the scope for this Past Performance Reference relates to the requirement being solicited in similar scope, size and complexity.

Describe significant achievements, challenges, or obstacles that were encountered during performance identified in the Past Performance References. Reference performance issues and the measures taken to overcome them.

Provide performance criteria/measures that were applied in evaluating performance, for each Past Performance Reference identified. The performance criteria/measures should be specific and show the target performance levels that are/were set forth under the applicable contracts as well as the level of performance achieved, for the most recent period of performance for each Past Performance Reference.

4.4 FACTOR 3 – PRICE PROPOSAL (VOLUME III)

No Technical and Management or Past Performance information shall be submitted as part of the Price Proposal.

The Price Proposal shall be a separate volume comprised of Section B Pricing. All proposed prices shall be in whole dollars.

4.4.1 Section B Pricing

The Offeror shall submit proposed pricing for Section B for each CLIN identified in the solicitation. Contract award will be made at the Proposed Price of the successful Offeror using the Offeror’s proposed Section B pricing.

4.5 SOLICITATION FILL-IN INFORMATION & CONTRACT AWARD DOCUMENTATION (VOLUME

IV)

STEP TWO:

Note: The time period, from notification of selection of Step Two participants to the date fabricated scoop bar will be delivered for inspection, is 60 days inclusive of shipping times.

4.6 FACTOR FOUR – Demonstrate Fabricated VCS Scoop Bar in accordance with Section C.

4.7 FACTOR FIVE – Final Price Proposal (VOLUME V)

No Technical and Management or Past Performance information shall be submitted as part of the Price Proposal.

The Price Proposal shall be a separate volume comprised of Section B Pricing. All proposed prices shall be in whole dollars.

4.7.1 Section B Pricing

Note: Final pricing shall not be greater than the price from Step One.

The Offeror shall submit final proposed pricing for Section B for each CLIN identified in the solicitation. Contract award will be made in accordance with Section M using the Offeror’s proposed Section B Final Price Proposal pricing.

(End of Summary of Changes)