N0016722R0015 Amendment 0001.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 solicitation is amended to update Sections C, E, I, L, and J as detailed in the pages below . The proposal deadline is also extended till 26 July by 1700EST.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

K 1 22

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 10-Jun-2022

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 N0016722R0015

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

11-May-2022

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 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-Jun-2022

CODE

NAVAL SURFACE WARFARE CENTER CARDEROCK

MATTHEW R. CRAFT

301-227-1794 MATTHEW.CRAFT1@NAVY.MIL

9500 MACARTHUR BLVD

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:

N0016722R0015

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION A - SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM

The required response date/time has changed from 11-Jul-2022 05:00 PM to 26-Jul-2022 05:00 PM.

SECTION C - DESCRIPTIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS

The following have been modified:

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 C24521200C

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

2.3. REQUEST FOR VARIANCE, DDFORM1694, dated April 2017

2.4. Requisition and Invoice/Shipping Document, DD FORM 1149

2.5. CUI_PER_0284_BSS Inseparable Assembly Changes to Incorporate Lessons Learned from

Manufacturing

2.6. CUI_PER_00351_BSS Inseparable Assembly First Article Test Requirements for Forgings

3. TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

3.1. ASSEMBLY AND MANUFACTURING (A&M) PLAN DEVELOPMENT.

The Contractor shall develop and submit to the Government an A&M Plan, CDRL A010 (A&M Plan), reference 2.1 and may be submitted in phases. The A&M plan shall be submitted for information and the Government will determine if the Contractor has sufficiently matured their manufacturing plan prior to executing any manufacturing steps.

3.1.1. The Contractor shall submit a high-level A&M strategy outlining their approach to the BSS manufacturing. This strategy shall include an outline for the detailed A&M plan.

3.1.2. 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).

3.1.3. The Contractor shall deliver the A&M Plan and associated drawings (CDRLs A010 and A011) with Unlimited Data Rights or Government Purpose Rights, in accordance with DFARS 252.227-7013.

3.2. PROJECT SCHEDULING. The contractor shall 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 CDRL A002 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 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 15 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 Schedule Risk Assessments (SRAs) as required by the Government (not more than one per quarter); 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 submitted 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 (CDRL A002), (Applicable only to Fixed Price Incentive CLIN) SOW paragraph 4.2.

3.3.1.3. Deliver the CLB BSS Inseparable Assembly in accordance with the specified requirements in reference 2.1, 2.5, and 2.6. The delivery location will be Naval Foundry Propeller Center in Philadelphia, PA.

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

3.3.2.1. The Contractor may deviate from the submitted A&M plan, so long as there is no change to the final conforming component, and no downstream manufacturing steps are impacted.

These changes are categorized as minor and the Contractor shall inform the Government of minor deviations in writing.

3.3.2.2. Process requests for waivers, deviations, or technical specification changes by submitting standard form DD 1694, reference 2.3. The Contractor may propose alternative format for processing waivers, deviations or technical specifications for Government approval.

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.

4.1.6. The contractor shall acknowledge the DX rating and provide a written statement on how the DX rating will ensure priority at their facility. The contractor shall also ensure the DX rating is levied on all subcontractors. The contractor shall conduct training to ensure the DX rating system is understood and the legal penalties associated with not accepting and/or prioritizing work is understood and acknowledged.

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), Reference 2.5.

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 Procuring Contracting Officer (PCO), CDRL A005 (CCP). The CCP shall NOT be used for making changes to requirements documentation specified in Section 2 References.

4.4. 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).

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

4.4.2. The contractor shall participate in the events below:

4.4.3. “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.

4.4.4. “Monthly Status Meeting”. Conduct routine discussions with the COR and technical advisor(s) 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.

4.4.5. “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.

4.5. 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 – Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Report. Only Unclassified data is going to be handled as part of this effort. A DD254 will not be provided.

4.5.1. CUI shall be marked “Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)” subject to specified exemptions from the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), as amended.

4.5.2. Technical documents are distribution controlled and shall be marked “DISTRIBUTION

STATEMENT D” with further specificity contingent upon content at time of generation or development.

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-80004A A002 Monthly Status Report (MSR)* DI-MGMT-80368A A003 Funds Labor Hour Expenditure Report** DI-FNCL-81537 A004 List of Deliverables Report DI-MISC-81920 A005 Contract Change Proposal (CCP) DI-ADMN-81401C

A006 RESERVED N/A

A007 Trip/Travel Report DI-MISC-81943 A008 Report, Record of Meeting/Minutes DI-ADMN-81505 A009 Presentation Material DI-MGMT-81373 A010 Assembly & Manufacturing (A&M) Plan DI-MISC-80508B A011 Technical Data Package (TDP) DI-SESS-80776B A012 Project Planning Chart*** DI-MGMT-80507C

* Applicable only to Fixed Price Incentive CLIN.

** For Firm-Fixed Price CLINs, Section 3.2.3 of the Data Item Description is not applicable.

*** For Firm-Fixed Price CLINs, Sections 3.18 and Sections 3.19 of the Data Item Description are not applicable.

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 perform this 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) and submit via a Government Approved Sharepoint site.

The following have been deleted:

C-233-H001 DOCUMENTATION OF REQUESTS FOR EQUITABLE

ADJUSTMENT--BASIC (NAVSEA) (OCT 2018)

OCT 2018

SECTION E - INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

E-246-H016 INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE OF F.O.B.

DESTINATION DELIVERIES (NAVSEA) (OCT 2018)

OCT 2018

E-246-H017 INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE OF F.O.B. ORIGIN

DELIVERIES (NAVSEA) (OCT 2018)

OCT 2018

SECTION I - CONTRACT CLAUSES

52.230-2 Cost Accounting Standards JUN 2020 52.230-6 Administration of Cost Accounting Standards JUN 2010

SECTION J - LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS

LIST OF ATTACHMENTS/EXHIBITS

Exhibit A – CDRLs A001-A012 Attachment 1 – Subcontracting Plan Cover Sheet Attachment 2 – Past Performance References Attachment 3 – Past Performance Questionnaire Attachment 4 – A&M Plan N0016719D0006 (Files 1 – 8) Attachment 5 - Drawing 30548S0032

SECTION L - INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND NOTICES TO BIDDERS

SECTION L - INSTRUCTION, CONDITIONS AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS

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 1) and provide it with their Subcontracting Plan.

1.1 QUESTIONS

It is the Offeror's responsibility to bring to the attention of the Procuring Contracting Officer (PCO) at the earliest possible time, but prior to the solicitation closing date, any ambiguities, discrepancies, inconsistencies, or conflicts between the Statement of Work (SOW) and other solicitation documents attached hereto or incorporated by reference. All questions shall be submitted via email matthew.craft1@navy.mil and abeer.ameer@navy.mil within 10 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 05 December 2022. 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 Requirements

Proposals shall be submitted via email or DoD SAFE at https://safe.apps.gov by the solicitation closing date and time specified on the cover page of this solicitation, block 9. Offerors shall comply with the instructions for the format and content of the proposal; proposals that fail to comply may be 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 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). The Offeror shall demonstrate that the proposal is in response to the latest amendment.

(c) Proposal submissions, modifications, revisions, and withdrawals shall be sent via email or DoD SAFE under the appropriate solicitation number and its latest amendment (if any).

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.

2.2 Electronic Submission

Offerors shall submit proposals via email or DoD SAFE at https://safe.apps.mil to the Contract Specialist, Mathew Craft (matthew.r.craft7.civ@us.navy.mil), and Contracting Officer, Abeer Ameer (abeer.j.ameer.civ@us.navy.mil), no later than the solicitation’s closing date/time in order to be considered eligible for award. If the Offeror elects to use DoD SAFE, the Offeror shall submit a DoD SAFE request to the aforementioned Contract Specialist and Contracting Officer three business days prior to due date. 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. Proposals may be withdrawn by written notice to the Contract Specialist and 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:

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 the Cost/Price volume, 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) shall 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. DO NOT hard enter data where formulas were used to calculate the entered value;

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).This submission is in addition to the Offeror loading their Section B pricing referenced in Section L 4.4.1.

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 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.

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 Master Table of Contents and 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_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 for the volumes defined in paragraph 2.3.6.

When there is a page limit for a document that is NOT included in the page limit for the volume it appears in, that will be noted in a parenthetical; if there is no parenthetical, there is no limit.

Cross-Reference Table

Section L Paragraph

Required Documentation Volume Included in

Volume Page Limitation

Page Limitation

2.3.1 Cover Page All N

Volume I:

75 pages

2.3.1 Master Table of Contents I N

2.3.3 Glossaries All N

2.3.5 Section L and Proposal Volume Cross-Reference Table I N

3.1 Cover Letter N/A N

4.1 Factor 1: Technical I

4.1.1 Subfactor A - Technical Capabilities and Approach I Y

4.1.2 Subfactor B - Delivery/Schedule I Y

4.1.3 Subfactor C - Management Approach I Y

4.2

Factor 2: Past Performance

II N

Volume

II:

No page limit

4.2.1

Previous Contracting Effort Narrative

II Y

Volume II: 3 page limit per effort

4.2.2 CPARS Reports and Past Performance Questionnaire

II N

Volume II: No page limit

4.3 Factor 3: Small Business Commitment Document III N Volume

III:

No page limit

4.4 Factor 4: Total Evaluated Price (TEP) IV N Volume

IV: No page limit

4.5 Contract Fill-ins V N Volume

V:

No page limit

2.3.6 Page Limitations

Page limitations are identified for each volume of the proposal as shown above and will be treated as maximums. If exceeded, excess pages will not be read or considered in proposal evaluation. When both sides of a sheet display printed material, it shall be counted as two pages.

2.3.7 General Content Instructions

(a) 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.

(b) 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. Offerors are cautioned that failure to provide the necessary information may result in their ratings being downgraded accordingly. Note that the information required by FAR 52.215-22, if applicable to the proposal, is a material requirement; therefore, failure to include the required information in the technical and cost volumes, as appropriate, will render the Offeror ineligible for award.

(c) Offerors are to ensure that all information supporting each factor is contained wholly within the appropriate volume as specified in the Cross-Reference Table, above. In particular, Offerors are cautioned not to include any cost/price information in any non-cost/price volume.

3.0 PROPOSAL ORGANIZATION AND CONTENT

3.1 Cover Letter

Offerors shall provide a cover letter which constitutes the legal offer and contains the following information:

a. The solicitation number,

b. Name, address, email address, and telephone numbers of the Offeror,

c. Offeror’s CAGE code and/or Unique Entity Identifier (UEI),

d. List of all enclosures being transmitted as part of the proposal,

e. A statement that the offer is in response to the solicitation and is valid through 180 days after the proposal due date.

f. A statement specifying the Offeror’s unconditional agreement to the terms and conditions of the solicitation and agreement to furnish any and all items upon which prices are offered at the price set for each item.

g. Names, titles, phone numbers and email addresses of persons authorized to negotiate on the Offeror’s behalf in connection with this solicitation.

h. 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.

i. DCAA and DCMA points of contact (POC), including branch location, contact name, telephone number, and email address for both the Prime and its Subcontractors.

j. Per HQ L-2-0005 (L-209-H009), NOTIFICATION OF POTENTIAL ORGANIZATIONAL CONFLICT(S) OF INTEREST (NAVSEA), if no conflicts of interest exist, then the Offeror shall clearly state this in its cover letter.

If any conflicts exist, the Offeror shall submit a mitigation plan in accordance with the clause as part of Volume V, Contract Fill-Ins.

4.1 Factor 1 – Technical (VOLUME I)

4.1.1 Subfactor A – Technical Capabilities and Approach

a) The Offeror shall demonstrate a complete understanding of the technical requirements listed in the SOW (sections 3.1 thru 3.3.2.2), including applicable drawings, references, and specifications.

b) The Offeror shall provide a technical approach, referred to as an Assembly and Manufacturing strategy, demonstrating how drawing reference C2451200C of the SOW requirements will be met. The technical approach shall address topics such as the order and location of welding, machining, and inspection. This technical approach shall address the following:

i. Production Methods: The Offeror shall explain its production methods and how it intends to manufacture the Bearing Support Structure in accordance with the drawing requirements. The Offeror shall include a description of the proposed assembly division and fabrication sequencing, weld approach (weld process, sequencing and distortion control approach), machining approach, inspection plan, and lifting and handling approach.

ii. Manufacturing Processes: The Offeror shall include a summary of work experience of a similar proposed manufacturing process and/or previous pilot-line environments. The Offeror shall also provide current weld certification(s).

iii. Production Capabilities. The Offeror shall describe its existing facilities and equipment to be utilized to perform the SOW requirements. The Offeror shall also demonstrate that it possesses the facilities, equipment, and proper personnel required in the requisite drawing (C241200C).

iv. Materials Management Supply Chain: The Offeror shall list the materials to be procured to meet the SOW requirements and shall provide the name of the company that will provide each material. The Offeror shall propose a material procurement strategy (including material sourcing and forms),

v. Risk Assessment Plan: The Offeror shall provide a risk assessment plan to identify the top three production risks. The risk assessment plan shall include a proposed plan to mitigate risks that the Offeror has identified.

4.1.2 Subfactor B – Delivery Schedule

The Offeror shall explain how it will meet or exceed the minimum estimated delivery schedule of 30 months for each 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 – Management Approach

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

4.1.3.1 Organizational Structure, Responsibilities, and Relationships

a) The Offeror shall address its staffing, including Project Managers, Supervisors, Quality Assurance Managers, Engineers and other personal required to perform the SOW.

b) The Offeror shall list the training and certification of its production personnel.

c) 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.

d) The Offeror shall describe the production management system to be used to adequately identify production schedule issues and risks in a timely fashion that could jeopardize the delivery schedule of the BSS to the Government.

4.1.3.2 Project Scheduling

The Offeror shall describe their approach to project scheduling, as described in accordance with SOW section 3.2.

The Offeror shall include a description of their process for updating and managing the schedule, how they will flow schedule requirements to vendors (excluding purchase of raw materials), and how they will create a robust schedule risk assessment periodically.

4.1.3.3 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 type (FFP, CPFF, T&M), 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.

4.1.3.4 Risk Management

The Offeror shall briefly 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)

All Past Performance information must be contained within VOLUME II and no cost/price information concerning this requirement may be included in this volume. The Past Performance Volume shall consist of any Past Performance Questionnaires (PPQs) and CPARS Reports the Offeror wishes to submit, plus the completed Past Performance Reference/Previous Contracting Effort Narrative form.

The Offeror shall provide information for up to three Past Performance references (“efforts”) with its proposal to encompass its relevant performance for periods in excess of six months within the last ten years prior to the due date of proposals. Information about past efforts shall be submitted using the format provided as Attachment 2. In addition, Offerors shall submit information about one past effort 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 effort 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 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 contract reference information for efforts on which they are the Prime contract holder. Offerors shall detail the extent to which they contributed as a subcontractor to the referenced contracts.

4.2.1 Previous Contracting Effort Narrative

For each of the Recent and Relevant Past Performance References submitted, the Offeror shall also complete Attachment 2 Each submission shall be limited to three pages or less.

4.2.2 CPARS Reports and Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ)

For each past performance reference identified, Offerors shall submit the most recent completed CPARS report, if available, or a PPQ (provided as Attachment 3), if a completed CPARS report doesn’t exist. If a PPQ is submitted, but an official CPARS evaluation is found for the contract effort in Governmental databases, the official evaluation will take precedence. When CPARS reports are not available, the Offeror shall submit one PPQ to each of its customer POCs identified in the Recent and Relevant Past Performance References. In the case where an Offeror’s past performance is as a subcontractor, the PPQ may be completed by the prime contractor of the contract under which the Offeror performed. In order to expedite the assessment process, the Offeror may complete the “Contract Information” portion of the PPQ for the convenience of the customer POC. The Offeror shall not, however, complete any other section of the PPQ. The questionnaire shall be provided to the customer POC with instructions to complete and submit it directly to the Contracting Officer and Contract Specialist on or before the proposal due date. Provide email addresses to customers for submission of PPQs.

4.3 Factor 3 - Small Business Commitment Document (VOLUME III)

Proposals shall include a Small Business Commitment Document (SBCD) which demonstrates a realistic commitment (in terms of percentages of total labor hour costs*) to achieving the Small Business Participation goals set forth below. Offerors shall provide a SBP with sufficient information to demonstrate the tasks assigned to the selected Small Business subcontractors are meaningful to the overall success of the program in that: a) the type of tasks subcontracted to Small Business are of a technical nature and are not simply limited to administrative positions, and/or; b) it reflects a portion of the key labor categories proposed. The approach shall address use of Small Business Concerns, Small Disadvantaged Business Concerns, Women-Owned Small Business Concerns, HubZone Small Business Concerns, Veteran-Owned Small Business Concerns, and Service-Disabled Veteran- Owned Small Business Concerns. If it is the prime, a Small Business may submit its own participation toward achieving the objectives. This SBCD shall be separate from Subcontracting Plan submitted pursuant to the clause at FAR 52.219-9. However, any differences between the two plans shall be explained in the proposal. The SBCD will be reviewed by the Government’s Deputy of Small Business Programs.

All percentages are out of total contract value.

Requirement for Total Small Business (all categories of small business) 65%

Goals per Subcategory:

o Small Disadvantaged Business ___1__% o Hub-Zone Small ___1__% o Woman Owned Small Business ___5__% o Service-Disabled Veteran ___1__% o Veteran Owned Small ___1__%

NOTE: The North American Industry Classification (NAICS) code applicable to the requirements contained within this solicitation is 336611. Therefore, companies proposing as a subcontractor under this solicitation as a Small Business concern must have less than 1250 employees.

4.4 Factor 4 – Total Evaluated Price (VOLUME IV)

Offerors shall ensure that all cost/price information is contained within Volume IV and Section B, as applicable. In addition, ensure that Section B pricing matches the Prime Offeror Cost Summary. No Technical and Management or Past Performance information shall be submitted as part of the Cost/Price Proposal.

THE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS SECTION APPLY EQUALLY TO THE OFFEROR AND ANY

PROPOSED SUBCONTRACTOR(S) REGARDLESS OF SUBCONTRACT TYPE.

The Cost/Price Proposal shall be a separate volume comprised of the Section B Pricing, the Prime Offeror Cost Summary, and the Prime Offeror Cost Narrative with substantiating cost information. The Prime Offeror Cost Summary shall be provided in the Prime Offeror’s Cost Summary Format. Subcontractors shall also provide their Cost Summary using the Prime Offeror’s Cost Summary Format. All proposed costs/prices shall be in whole dollars.

It is the Prime Offeror’s responsibility to ensure that ALL PROPOSED SUBCONTRACTORS provide information at this same level of detail regardless of the subcontract pricing arrangement, except where specifically noted.

In this procurement, the Government will perform a cost analysis/cost realism analysis of each Offeror’s (and subcontractor’s) proposed costs. The burden of cost credibility rests with the Offeror to demonstrate the realism of its proposed costs; as such, the Offeror shall submit substantiating cost data for every cost element it proposes (e.g., direct labor, fringe rate, overhead rate, G&A rate, subcontract costs). Providing insufficient information to substantiate the realism of an Offeror’s proposed costs may result in a cost adjustment or in the Offeror no longer being considered for award.

The Offeror’s proposal should represent its best efforts to respond to the solicitation. Any inconsistency between promised performance – e.g., the technical or management volumes and the identified personnel resources – and the proposed cost/price must be explained in the proposal. For example, if the intended use of new and innovative techniques is the basis for an unusually low estimate, the nature of these techniques and the impact on cost or price shall be explained; or, if a corporate policy decision has been made to absorb a portion of the estimated cost/price, that must be stated in the proposal. Any inconsistency, if unexplained, may raise a fundamental question of the Offeror’s understanding of the nature and scope of the work required and may adversely impact the evaluation of the Offeror’s proposal. The burden of proof as to cost/price credibility rests with the Offeror. Unrealistically low costs may indicate a lack of understanding of the requirements and a high-risk approach to contract performance.

4.4.1 Section B Pricing (Prime Only)

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

4.4.2 Direct Labor

The Offeror shall complete the breakout by Prime and subcontractors to realistically reflect the Offeror’s Technical Volume. Failure to provide this information and proposed Direct Labor rate substantiation may result in the Government upwardly adjusting the proposed Direct Labor rates.

4.4.3 Additional Required Information

In its cost analysis/price analysis, the Government will use the most relevant, reliable data available to evaluate the probable cost. Since each Offeror bears the burden of demonstrating the reasonableness of its proposed costs, each Offeror shall substantiate its proposed costs, as presented in its Prime Offeror Cost Summary, with relevant, reliable data that demonstrates the reasonableness of each proposed cost element. Each Offeror shall provide substantiation for the following information to be considered for award:

(a) Current Named Individual Direct Rate Supporting Documentation. The Cost/Price Volume shall reflect actual labor rates expected to be expended in performing the proposed contract; e.g., the rates from the most current Forward Pricing Rate Agreement/Recommendation (FPRA/R), if applicable, or the actual hourly rates for named personnel if such rates will be the basis for billing under the resultant TO. For Prime and major subcontractors, Offerors shall provide a FPRA or FPRR for the direct labor rates proposed. If the prime or a major subcontractor does not have a FPRA or FPRR, they shall provide a screen-capture from the employer's payroll system (i.e. payroll data), incurred within the last three months preceding release of this solicitation, for each current labor category named in the proposal. The Offeror shall fully explain all pertinent data on a sample screen capture. The Government must be able to derive the individual’s direct rate (both inclusive and exclusive of the impact of uncompensated overtime, if proposed) from the screen-capture information provided by the Offeror.

(b) Unnamed Direct Labor Rate Supporting Documentation. If the offeror does not have a current Forward Pricing Rate Agreement/Recommendation (FPRA/R) and there is no payroll data available for one or more of the individuals proposed, the Offeror shall provide payroll data for a comparable position and a brief analysis of how the proposed position is comparable to the position corresponding to the payroll data supplied. Any additional supporting documentation may be provided at the Offeror’s discretion.

(c) Uncompensated Overtime Supporting Documentation. If any Offeror or major subcontractor proposes uncompensated overtime, it must substantiate any cost reductions to direct labor rates associated with its proposed use of uncompensated effort.