N0016726Q1118 CSS.pdf

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division (NSWCCD) intends to award a firm fixed price (FFP) purchase order using Simplified Acquisition Procedures. The Government intends to solicit for Qualitative Data Methods & Narrative Impact Training as detailed in the attached solicitation. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation and a written solicitation will not be issued.

Quotes are being requested under Request for Quotation (RFQ) N0016726Q1118

This is procurement IS set aside for small business. The NAICS code is 611430 and the Small Business Standard is $15 Million.

The provisions and clauses included and/or incorporated in this solicitation document are those in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular. This RFQ incorporates all provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2026-01 and the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) DPN 20260507. SEE ATTACHED SOLICITATION FOR CLAUSES AND PROVISIONS.

The Government intends to award a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible quoter whose quote, conforming to the solicitation that will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The Government intends to evaluate all timely quotes received from eligible quoters on a lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) basis. The Government intends to evaluate quotations and award a contract without discussions with quoters. The Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if the Contracting Officer later determines them to be necessary.

Evaluation Factors (See 52.212-2- Evaluation—Commercial Products and Commercial Services)

Questions/clarification regarding this solicitation must be submitted via email to tracy.l.mcdonough2.civ@us.navy.mil by 10:00 AM EDT on Thursday, 18 June 2026. All questions received before this deadline will be answered in an amendment to the solicitation.

Quote packages are due on or before 10:00 AM EDT on Tuesday, 23 June 2026. Responses shall include Official Company Name, Cage Code, and Point of Contact name & phone number. Each response must clearly indicate the capability of the quoter to meet all specifications and requirements.

The Point of Contact for this acquisition is Tracy McDonough tracy.l.mcdonough2.civ@us.navy.mil

Section A - Solicitation/Contract Form

Qualitative Data Methods & Narrative Impact Training

N0016726Q1118

Section B - Supplies or Services & Prices or Costs

Additional Information/Notes

Item Supplies/Service Quantity Unit Unit Price Amount

Qualitative Data Methods & Narrative Impact Training in accordance with the Performance Work Statement

Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

1 Lot

Section C - Description/Specifications/Statement of Work

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

Qualitative Data Methods & Narrative Impact Training

1.0 DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES/INTRODUCTION:

The objective of this requirement is to acquire contractor services to design and deliver a comprehensive, multi-modal training program to 25 attendees. This program is critically designed to equip designated government teams with the foundational knowledge and advanced practical skills necessary to professionally conduct qualitative data analysis and translate complex findings into compelling, data-driven impact narratives.

The core value of this engagement is the transformation of raw, often anecdotal, observational data into a strategic asset.

By mastering these methodologies, personnel will be able to move beyond simple metrics to uncover the nuanced context, sentiment, and underlying drivers of program performance. For example, a program manager could use interview data from fleet operators to create a narrative that demonstrates how a new technology not only meets technical specifications but also significantly reduces sailor workload and improves morale. This qualitative insight provides a powerful, human-centric argument for continued investment that quantitative data alone cannot convey, directly influencing senior leadership and resource allocation decisions. This training will empower the organization to systematically capture, analyze, and communicate the full, multi-faceted impact of its work.

2.0 BACKGROUND:

The Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) and its highly specialized workforce are at the forefront of naval innovation, developing and fielding complex technological solutions. While these programs are rich in quantitative performance data, there is a growing recognition that this data does not capture the complete picture of a program's value or its full impact on the warfighter and the broader naval mission. Personnel frequently engage with stakeholders in environments ripe for qualitative data collection--such as during fleet exercises, system installations, and technical support calls--but lack a formal, structured methodology to capture and analyze these valuable interactions.

Consequently, critical insights are often lost, and the organization's ability to articulate the "so what?" behind its technical achievements is limited. Enhancing skills in qualitative data collection, analysis, and narrative storytelling is therefore an essential strategic enabler. It will allow NSWC to more effectively justify programs, secure funding, inform future design requirements based on user feedback, and clearly articulate the tangible value and strategic impact of its initiatives to a wide range of key stakeholders, from Congressional liaisons and senior DoD leadership to industry partners and the warfighters themselves.

3.0 OBJECTIVE:

The program's ultimate goal is to embed a sustainable, in-house capability for qualitative analysis and narrative development within NSWC.

This program shall be meticulously tailored to the unique operational and technological context of NSWC's mission areas.

It will guide participants through a structured learning journey that begins with foundational, self-paced learning to establish core concepts, transitions to practical application in an interactive virtual environment, and culminates in a collaborative, in-person capstone event where teams synthesize their skills to address real-world NSWC challenges.

4.0 SCOPE/TASKS:

The Contractor shall execute the following tasks:

4.1 Minimum Requirement: Non-Developmental Curriculum

To ensure immediate mission readiness and maximize the cost-effectiveness of this engagement, the Government requires a non-developmental training solution. The contractor shall provide a mature, professionally vetted qualitative data curriculum that has been previously delivered and refined in a professional environment. This approach mitigates risk and ensures that Government funds are allocated toward the expert tailoring and delivery of a proven curriculum, not the initial research and development of a new one. While the base curriculum must be a mature offering, it is expected to be substantially tailored to the Government's specific needs, incorporating NSWC-relevant case studies and terminology.

A mature curriculum is defined as meeting the following two (2) non-negotiable criteria:

- Established Track Record: The core curriculum must have been successfully delivered to professional, non-academic audiences at least prior to the issuance of this solicitation. This demonstrates a three (3) times history of practical application and refinement based on participant feedback.

- Current Relevance: At least must have occurred within the past one (1) of those deliveries twenty-four to a Federal Government or Department of Defense (DoD) entity. This ensures the Contractor's (24) months content and instructional approach are current and relevant to the unique operating environment, security considerations, and communication protocols of a government workforce.

4.2 Training Program and Material Development

The Contractor shall develop and provide a comprehensive, university-level training curriculum focused on qualitative data. The curriculum must be structured for a blended learning environment, including the creation of asynchronous, self-paced training materials that introduce core concepts with robust, engaging content (CDRL A001).

The curriculum must provide in-depth coverage of:

- Qualitative Data Collection: This module must go beyond definitions to provide practical guidance. For instance, when teaching interview techniques, it should include how to design an effective semi-structured interview protocol, how to build rapport quickly, and how to probe for deeper insights without introducing bias. It must cover a range of methods including interviews/informal conversation, ethnographic observation, focus groups, self-reflection journals, facilitated dialogue, and the design of effective open-ended questionnaires. A mandatory and significant component of this module will be dedicated to understanding and mitigating cognitive and researcher bias.

- Qualitative Data Analysis: This module must equip participants with a versatile analytical toolkit. It will teach not just the "what" but the "why" and "when" of each method. For example, it should explain that Thematic Analysis is excellent for identifying broad patterns across a large dataset of interviews, while Narrative Analysis is more appropriate for deeply understanding the story and experience of a single individual. Techniques shall include content analysis, the appropriate use of Likert scales for qualitative coding, thematic analysis, grounded theory, narrative analysis, and discourse analysis. This includes practical, software-agnostic methods for data organization, coding, identifying salient insights, and exploring correlations between themes.

- Narrative Building and Visualization: This is the crucial synthesis step. This module must provide structured instruction on how to analyze and synthesize disparate qualitative data points into a cohesive, impactful story. It will include frameworks for structuring a narrative (e.g., the "Problem-Action-Result" model) and techniques for tailoring that story to specific audiences and communication objectives. For example, a story for engineers might focus on technical feedback and design implications, while the same data could be used to craft a story for leadership that focuses on mission impact and strategic alignment.

4.3 Virtual Training and Facilitation

The Contractor shall design and facilitate a series of highly interactive virtual workshops for the designated government teams. These live, synchronous sessions shall be explicitly designed to build upon the foundational knowledge acquired from the asynchronous materials. The focus will be on the practical application of qualitative data collection and analysis techniques through hands-on exercises, peer review, and expert coaching. These workshops will use collaborative online tools to simulate real-world data analysis tasks, ensuring participants can actively practice and refine their new skills.

4.4 In-Person Capstone Workshop

The Contractor shall design, coordinate, and facilitate a multi-day, in-person capstone workshop. This workshop serves as the culminating event of the training program, focusing on intensive collaborative learning, cross-functional team building, and mastering the art of crafting data-driven impact stories. During this event, teams will work with realistic, NSWC-relevant datasets to analyze information, synthesize findings, and develop and present a final impact narrative to a panel of peers and stakeholders, simulating a real-world briefing (CDRL A003).

4.5 Travel

The Contractor shall be responsible for all travel and associated logistical costs for its personnel required to facilitate the in-person capstone workshop at Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division located at 9500 MacArthur Blvd, West Bethesda, MD 20817

5.0 SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

To be determined technically acceptable, the contractor must provide a detailed written narrative and verifiable evidence demonstrating they . Failure to provide clear and convincing evidence for each meet all of the following qualifications qualification will result in the quote being deemed technically unacceptable.

- Experience with Federal Agencies: The Contractor must demonstrate significant and relevant experience providing training or analytical support to Federal agencies. This shall be proven by providing at least one (1) verifiable

(including contract number, value, period of performance, and a point of contact with current past performance reference contact information) from a DoD, DoN, or other Federal agency for a requirement of similar size, scope, and complexity.

- Expertise in Technical Storytelling: The Contractor must demonstrate a superior ability to translate complex, technical, or specialized topics into clear, accessible, and compelling narratives. This shall be demonstrated by providing

(e.g., a multi-page excerpt from at least one (1) substantive example of a sanitized, non-proprietary training product a training manual, a representative portion of a course syllabus, or a presentation slide deck of at least 15 slides).

- Relevant Domain Knowledge: The Contractor must demonstrate credible experience in at least one domain area similar to NSWC's diverse mission portfolio (e.g., technology transfer, maritime systems, cybersecurity, rapid prototyping).

- Advanced Methodological Expertise: Key personnel must possess an advanced academic degree (Master's or in a relevant field OR a leading higher) minimum of five (5) years of direct, hands-on professional experience qualitative research and training.

- Blended Learning Program Delivery: The Contractor must provide a detailed narrative demonstrating a proven track record of designing and delivering (asynchronous, synchronous virtual, at least one (1) blended training program and in-person components).

6.0 DELIVERABLES, METRICS, AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS:

The Contractor shall provide deliverables as described in the PWS/SOW and as specified in the Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs). To ensure the Government receives a measurable return on investment, all deliverables are tied to explicit performance metrics and reporting standards.

6.1 Deliverables Schedule and Metric Standards

CDRL

Deliverable Name

Required Metrics & Acceptance Criteria Delivery Timeline

A001

Tailored Curriculum & Training Materials

Metric: 100% of case studies and practical exercises must be mapped directly to NSWC mission profiles. Materials must pass Government review for adult-learning best practices and technical accuracy.

Draft: 15 days post-award. Final:

30 days post-award.

A002 Trainee Progress & Engagement Report

Metric: Must track and report a minimum 95% completion rate for asynchronous modules prior to the Capstone. Must report weekly virtual attendance and engagement scores. Weekly, starting on day 1 of course execution.

A003 Capstone Narrative Portfolio

Metric: 100% of participating teams must deliver a finalized, stakeholder-ready "impact brief." Briefs will be evaluated against a Government-approved rubric measuring clarity, evidentiary support, and mission alignment.

5 days following the conclusion of the In- Person Capstone.

A004

Post- Training Impact & Operations Report

Metric: Must include quantitative and qualitative data assessing Kirkpatrick Levels 1-3.

Minimum 4.5/5.0 average student satisfaction. Level 1 (Reaction): Level 2 (Learning):

Minimum 30% aggregate improvement from pre- to post-course knowledge assessments.

85% of students reporting high confidence in applying Level 3 (Behavior/Confidence):

skills to their daily mission.

15 days following the conclusion of the In- Person Capstone.

6.2 Detailed Reporting Requirements (CDRL A004)

The Post-Training Impact & Operations Report (A004) is the capstone administrative deliverable and must provide a convincing, data-backed supporting argument regarding the success of the training program.

- Data Aggregation: The report must include a statistical breakdown of all pre- and post-course assessments to mathematically prove knowledge transfer.

- Qualitative Feedback Synthesis: The Contractor shall apply the very qualitative methodologies taught in the course to analyze student feedback, identifying key themes regarding what modules were most effective and where friction points existed.

- Actionable Recommendations: The report must conclude with a minimum of three (3) concrete, value-provided recommendations for how NSWC leadership can structurally support the newly trained personnel in applying their qualitative storytelling skills moving forward (e.g., recommended changes to reporting templates or briefing cycles).

7.0 SECURITY REQUIREMENTS:

Contractor personnel working at NSWC Carderock Division must be fully identified. Contractor personnel must be cleared by Security. If not, they will not have access to the base. A list of all personnel working under this contract should be turned in immediately after award to allow sufficient time to process security information.

7.1 Contractor personnel are expected to perform all work during normal NSWC duty hours. When work must be performed outside normal working hours, permission must be obtained from the Security Office through the TPOC.

7.2 Contractor personnel must confine themselves to the work sites specified in their contract. Visiting other areas is prohibited.

7.3 Alcoholic beverages, weapons, cameras, sound recorders, proscribed drugs and explosives are prohibited on NSWC property.

7.4 Use of Government property without prior written approval of the Contracting Officer is prohibited.

7.5 The NSAW Guard Force will arrange for special contractor parking if required. Contractor personnel must not park in numbered spaces, areas reserved for carpools, or other prohibited areas. Posted speed limits and traffic restrictions must be observed at all times.

7.6 Accidents or problems of a security/safety nature must be reported to the NSAW Guard Force and the NSWC Safety Office immediately.

7.7 Contractor personnel working on station for less than five (5) days may be required to log in and out at the Visitor's Center each day and will not be issued an Extended Entry Contractors Badge.

7.8 Pursuant to federal regulations, all personnel and vehicles on NSAW property are subject to search by authorized personnel at any time.

7.9 All contractors' personnel are required to display the NSWC issued identification badge on their person at all times while present at the laboratory. Access to NSAW property and NSWC buildings will not be allowed without this identification badge. The badge is to be displayed on the person outer clothing, above the waist and in full view. Identification badges and vehicle passes issued to contractor personnel remain the property of the U.S. Government and must be surrendered upon completion of the Contractor at the termination of individual employment, and when requested by the Government.

8.0 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE:

The period of performance for this contract is six (6) months from the date of contract award. All work described in this Performance Work Statement (PWS), including all training phases and the submission of all required deliverables, shall be completed within this timeframe.

9.0 POINTS OF CONTACT:

The Government Technical Point of Contact (TPOC) will be determined at contract award.

Requirements Qualitative Data Methods and Narrative Impact Training

Additional Regulation or Supplemental Clauses Incorporated by Full Text

C-204-H001 USE OF NAVY SUPPORT CONTRACTORS FOR OFFICIAL CONTRACT FILES (Oct 2018)

(a) NAVSEA may use a file room management support contractor, hereinafter referred to as "the support contractor", to manage its file room, in which all official contract files, including the official file supporting this procurement, are retained. These official files may contain information that is considered a trade secret, proprietary, business sensitive or otherwise protected pursuant to law or regulation, hereinafter referred to as "protected information". File room management services consist of any of the following: secretarial or clerical support; data entry; document reproduction, scanning, imaging, or destruction; operation, management, or maintenance of paper-based or electronic mail rooms, file rooms, or libraries; and supervision in connection with functions listed herein.

(b) The cognizant Contracting Officer will ensure that any NAVSEA contract under which these file room management services are acquired will contain a requirement that:

(1) The support contractor not disclose any information;

(2) Individual employees are to be instructed by the support contractor regarding the sensitivity of the official contract files;

(3) The support contractor performing these services be barred from providing any other supplies and/or services, or competing to do so, to NAVSEA for the period of performance of its contract and for an additional three years thereafter unless otherwise provided by law or regulation; and,

(4) In addition to any other rights the contractor may have, it is a third party beneficiary who has the right of direct action against the support contractor, or any person to whom the support contractor has released or disclosed protected information, for the unauthorized duplication, release, or disclosure of such protected information.

(c) Execution of this contract by the contractor is considered consent to NAVSEA's permitting access to any information, irrespective of restrictive markings or the nature of the information submitted, by its file room management support contractor for the limited purpose of executing its file room support contract responsibilities.

(d) NAVSEA may, without further notice, enter into contracts with other contractors for these services. Contractors should enter into separate non-disclosure agreements with the file room contractor. Contact the Procuring Contracting Officer for contractor specifics. However, any such agreement will not be considered a prerequisite before information submitted is stored in the file room or otherwise encumber the government.

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C-211-H018 APPROVAL BY THE GOVERNMENT (NAVSEA) (JAN 2019) (Jan 2019)

Approval by the Government as required under this contract and applicable specifications shall not relieve the Contractor of its obligation to comply with the specifications and with all other requirements of the contract, nor shall it impose upon the Government any liability it would not have had in the absence of such approval.

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C-227-H006 DATA REQUIREMENTS (NAVSEA) (OCT 2018) (Oct 2018)

The data to be furnished hereunder shall be prepared in accordance with the Contract Data Requirements List, DD Form 1423, CDRL A001, A002, and A003, attached hereto.

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Section D - Packaging and Marking

Section E - Inspection and Acceptance

Additional Regulation or Supplemental Clauses Incorporated by Full Text

E-246-H013 INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE OF DATA (NAVSEA) (OCT 2018) (Oct 2018)

Inspection and acceptance of all data shall be as specified on the attached Contract Data Requirements List(s), DD Form 1423.

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Section F - Deliveries or Performance

Overall Contract Delivery Period

Contractor Destination

Line Item Delivery Schedule Quantity Address and POC

Period of Performance From 01 Jul 2026 To 31 Dec 2026

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Section G - Contract Administration Data

DFARS Clauses Incorporated by Reference

Number Title Effective Date

Alternate/ Deviation

Variation Effective Date

252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports. Dec 2018

DFARS Clauses Incorporated by Full Text

252.232-7006 Wide Area WorkFlow Payment Instructions. (Jan 2023)

WIDE AREA WORKFLOW PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS (JAN 2023)

(a) As used in this clause- Definitions.

"Department of Defense Activity Address Code (DoDAAC)" is a six position code that uniquely identifies a unit, activity, or organization.

"Document type" means the type of payment request or receiving report available for creation in Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF).

"Local processing office (LPO)" is the office responsible for payment certification when payment certification is done external to the entitlement system.

"Payment request" and "receiving report" are defined in the clause at 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports.

(b) The WAWF system provides the method to electronically process vendor payment requests and receiving reports, as Electronic invoicing.

authorized by Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports.

(c) To access WAWF, the Contractor shall- WAWF access.

(1) Have a designated electronic business point of contact in the System for Award Management at https://www.sam.gov; and

(2) Be registered to use WAWF at https://wawf.eb.mil/ following the step-by-step procedures for self-registration available at this web site.

(d) The Contractor should follow the training instructions of the WAWF Web-Based Training Course and use the Practice WAWF training.

Training Site before submitting payment requests through WAWF. Both can be accessed by selecting the "Web Based Training" link on the WAWF home page at https://wawf.eb.mil/

(e) Document submissions may be via web entry, Electronic Data Interchange, or File Transfer WAWF methods of document submission.

Protocol.

(f) The Contractor shall use the following information when submitting payment requests and receiving reports in WAWF payment instructions.

WAWF for this contract or task or delivery order:

(1) The Contractor shall submit payment requests using the following document type(s): Document type.

(i) For cost-type line items, including labor-hour or time-and-materials, submit a cost voucher.

(ii) For fixed price line items-

(A) That require shipment of a deliverable, submit the invoice and receiving report specified by the Contracting Officer.

Invoice and Receiving Report (COMBO) Destination/Destination (D/D)

(B) For services that do not require shipment of a deliverable, submit either the Invoice 2in1, which meets the requirements for the invoice and receiving report, or the applicable invoice and receiving report, as specified by the Contracting Officer.

Invoice and Receiving Report (COMBO) Destination/Destination (D/D)

(iii) For customary progress payments based on costs incurred, submit a progress payment request.

(iv) For performance based payments, submit a performance based payment request.

(v) For commercial financing, submit a commercial financing request.

(2) ) Fast Pay requests are only permitted when Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.213-1 is included in the contract.

(3) The Contractor shall use the information in the Routing Data Table below only to fill in applicable fields in WAWF Document routing.

when creating payment requests and receiving reports in the system.

Routing Data Table*

Field Name in WAWF Data to be entered in WAWF

Pay Official DoDAAC N62825

Issue By DoDAAC N00167

Admin DoDAAC N00167

Inspect By DoDAAC N00167

Ship To Code N00167

Ship From Code ____

Mark For Code ____

Service Approver (DoDAAC) ____

Service Acceptor (DoDAAC) ____

Accept at Other DoDAAC ____

LPO DoDAAC ____

DCAA Auditor DoDAAC ____

Other DoDAAC(s) ____

(4) The Contractor shall ensure a payment request includes documentation appropriate to the type of payment request in Payment request.

accordance with the payment clause, contract financing clause, or Federal Acquisition Regulation 52.216-7, Allowable Cost and Payment, as applicable.

(5) The Contractor shall ensure a receiving report meets the requirements of DFARS Appendix F. Receiving report.

(g) WAWF points of contact.

(1) The Contractor may obtain clarification regarding invoicing in WAWF from the following contracting activity's WAWF point of contact.

Ademola Oriowo at 301-503-0809 or by email ademola.m.oriowo.civ@us.navy.mil

Or the NAVSEA Helpdesk at WAWFHQ@navy.mil

You may also contact the below SAP Coordinator:

Tom Kinnick thomas.w.kinnick.civ@us.navy.mil

(2) Contact the WAWF helpdesk at 866-618-5988, if assistance is needed.

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Additional Regulation or Supplemental Clauses Incorporated by Full Text

G-232-H002 H002 PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS (NAVSEA) (FEB 2024) (Feb 2024)

Payment office allocation methods can be found in the table at DFARS PGI 204.7108(b)(2) (https://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap /dars/pgi/pgi_htm/current/PGI204_71.htm#payment_instructions).

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G-232-H005 SUPPLEMENTAL INSTRUCTIONS REGARDING INVOICING (NAVSEA) (JAN

2019)

(Jan 2019)

(a) For other than firm fixed priced contract line item numbers (CLINs), the Contractor agrees to segregate costs incurred under this contract/task order (TO), as applicable, at the lowest level of performance, either at the sub line item number (SLIN) or CLIN level, rather than at the total contract/TO level, and to submit invoices reflecting costs incurred at that level. Supporting documentation in Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) for invoices shall include summaries of work charged during the period covered as well as overall cumulative summaries by individual labor categories, rates, and hours (both straight time and overtime) invoiced; as well as, a cost break down of other direct costs (ODCs), materials, and travel, by technical instruction (TI), SLIN, or CLIN level. For other than firm fixed price subcontracts, subcontractors are also required to provide labor categories, rates, and hours (both straight time and overtime) invoiced; as well as, a cost breakdown of ODCs, materials, and travel invoiced. Supporting documentation may be encrypted before submission to the prime contractor for WAWF invoice submittal. Subcontractors may email encryption code information directly to the Contracting Officer and Contracting Officer Representative (COR). Shouldthe subcontractor lack encryption capability, the subcontractor may also email detailed supporting cost information directly to the Contracting Officer and COR; or other method as agreed to by the Contracting Officer.

(b) Contractors submitting payment requests and receiving reports to WAWF using either Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) or Secure File Transfer Protocol (SFTP) shall separately send an email notification to the COR and Contracting Officer on the

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G-242-H001 GOVERNMENT CONTRACTADMINISTRATION POINTS-OF-CONTACT AND

RESPONSIBILITIES (NAVSEA) (OCT 2023)

(Oct 2023)

(a) The Government reserves the right to administratively substitute any of the points of contact listed below at any time.

(b) The contracting officer is the only person authorized to change this contract or orders issued thereunder. The Contractor shall not comply with any order, direction or request of Government personnel - that would constitute a change - unless it is issued in writing and signed by the Contracting Officer or is pursuant to specific authority otherwise included as part of this contract. If, in the opinion of the contractor, an effort outside the existing scope of this contract is requested, the contractor shall promptly comply with the Notification of Changes clause of this contract.

(c) The points of contact are as follows:

The Procuring Contracting Officer (PCO) is:

Name: Kristen Duhaime

Address: 904 Corporate Lane, Chesapeake, VA 23220

Phone: (301) 219-7629

E-mail: kristen.m.duhaime.civ@us.navy.mil

The Contract Specialist is:

Name: Tracy McDonough Phone: (757) 288-6854 E-mail: tracy.l.mcdonough2.civ@us.navy.mil

(d) The Technical Point of Contact (TPOC) is the contracting officer's representative for technical matters when a COR is not appointed. The TPOC is responsible for technical issues of contract administration, such as providing all items of Government Furnished Information (GFI), Government Furnished Material (GFM) and Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) if specified in the contract as well as the inspection and acceptance of all contract deliverables.

The Technical Point of Contact (TPOC) is:

Name: [ * ] Address: [ *Street ] [ *City, State, Zip ] Phone: (Area Code) xxx- [xxxx] E-mail: [ * ]

[ * ] To be completed at contract award

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G-242-W001 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION FUNCTIONS (NAVSEA) (OCT 2018) (Oct 2018)

(a) In accordance with FAR 42.302(a) all functions listed are delegated to the ACO except the following items to be retained by the PCO:

N/A

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(b) In accordance with FAR 42.302(b), the following additional functions are delegated to the ACO:

N/A

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G-242-H002 HOURS OF OPERATION AND HOLIDAY SCHEDULE (NAVSEA) (JUL 2021) (Jul 2021)

(a) The policy of this activity is to schedule periods of reduced operations or shutdown during holiday periods. Deliveries will not be accepted on Saturdays, Sundays or Holidays except as specifically requested by the Technical Point of Contact. All goods or services attempted to be delivered on a Saturday, Sunday or Holiday without specific instructions from the Contracting Officer or his duly appointed representative will be returned to the contractor at the contractor’s expense with no cost or liability to the U.S. Government.

(b) The federal Government observes public Holidays that have been established under 5 U.S.C. 6103. The actual date of observance for each of the holidays, for a specific calendar year, may be obtained from the OPM website at OPM.GOV or by using the following direct link: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/federal-holidays/.

(c) Delayed Opening, Early Dismissal and Closure of Government Facilities. When a Government facility has a delayed opening, is closed or Federal employees are dismissed early (due to severe weather, security threat, security exercise, or a facility related problem) that prevents personnel from working, onsite contractor personnel regularly assigned to work at that facility shall follow the same reporting and/or departure directions given to Government personnel. The contractor shall not direct charge to the contract for such time off, but shall follow parent company policies regarding taking leave (administrative or other). Non-essential contractor personnel, who are not required to remain at or report to the facility, shall follow their parent company policy regarding whether they should go/stay home or report to another company facility. Subsequent to an early dismissal, delayed opening, or during periods of inclement weather, onsite contractors should monitor the OPM website as well as radio and television announcements before departing for work to determine if the facility is closed or operating on a delayed arrival basis.

(d) When Federal employees are excused from work due to a holiday or a special event (that is unrelated to severe weather, a security threat, or a facility related problem), on site contractors shall continue working established work hours or take leave in accordance with parent company policy. Those contractor employees who take leave shall not direct charge the non-working hours to the contract. Contractors are responsible for predetermining and disclosing their charging practices for early dismissal, delayed openings, or closings in accordance with the FAR, applicable cost accounting standards, and the company's established policy and procedures. Contractors shall follow their disclosed charging practices during the contract period of performance, and shall not follow any verbal directions to the contrary. The Contracting Officer will make the determination of cost allowability for time lost due to facility closure in accordance with FAR, applicable Cost Accounting Standards, and the Contractor's established accounting policy and procedures.

(e) If you intend to visit the Contracts Office, it is advised that you call for an appointment at least 24 hours in advance.

(f) The hours of operation are as follows:

AREA FROM TO

West Bethesda, MD 0800 1400

(g) All deliveries to the Receiving Officer or Technical Point of Contact to the , shall be made Monday through address as identified in Box 15 Friday from 0800 to , local time. Deliveries will not be accepted after . No deliveries will be accepted on federal government holidays1400 1400

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Section H - Special Contract Requirements

Section I - Contract Clauses

FAR Clauses Incorporated by Reference

Number Title Effective Date

Alternate/ Deviation

Variation Effective Date

52.203-19 Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements. Jan 2017 52.204-13 System for Award Management-Maintenance. (Deviation 2026-O0038) Feb 2026

52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting With Contractors Debarred, Suspended, Proposed for Debarment, or Voluntarily Excluded. (Deviation 2026-O0038)

Feb 2026

52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting With Inverted Domestic Corporations. (Deviation 2026- O0038)

Feb 2026

52.212-4 Terms and Conditions-Commercial Products and Commercial Services. (Deviation 2026- O0038)

Feb 2026

52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside. (Deviation 2026-O0038) Feb 2026 52.222-3 Convict Labor. (Deviation 2026-O0038) Feb 2026 52.222-19 Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies. (Deviation 2026-O0038) Mar 2026 52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities. (Deviation 2026-O0038) Feb 2026 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons. (Deviation 2026-O0038) Feb 2026

52.222-53 Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services-Requirements. (Deviation 2026-O0038)

Feb 2026

52.222-90 Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors. (Deviation 2026-O0040, Revision 1)

Apr 2026

52.226-8 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving. May 2024 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management. Oct 2018 52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations. Jun 2013 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors. Mar 2023 52.233-3 Protest after Award. (Deviation 2026-O0038) Feb 2026 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim. (Deviation 2026-O0038) Feb 2026 52.240-91 Security Prohibitions and Exclusions. (Deviation 2026-O0038) Feb 2026

52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Products and Commercial Services. (Deviation 2026- O0038)

Apr 2026

DFARS Clauses Incorporated by Reference

Number Title Effective Date

Alternate/ Deviation

Variation Effective Date

252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials. Sep 2011 252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights. Dec 2022

252.204-7009 Limitations on the Use or Disclosure of Third-Party Contractor Reported Cyber Incident Information.

Jan 2023

252.204-7012 Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting.

(DEVIATION 2024-O0013 REVISION 1)

May 2024 Deviation 2024-O0013 May 2024

252.204-7015 Notice of Authorized Disclosure of Information for Litigation Support. Jan 2023

252.204-7018 Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services.

Jan 2023

252.204-7022 Expediting Contract Closeout. May 2021

252.223-7006 Prohibition on Storage, Treatment, and Disposal of Toxic or Hazardous Materials.

Sep 2014

252.223-7008 Prohibition of Hexavalent Chromium. Jan 2023 252.225-7048 Export-Controlled Items. Jun 2013 252.225-7056 Prohibition Regarding Business Operations with the Maduro Regime. Jan 2023

252.225-7060 Prohibition on Certain Procurements from the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region.

Jun 2023

252.225-7972 Prohibition on the Procurement of Foreign-Made Unmanned Aircraft Systems. (DEVIATION 2024-O0014)

Aug 2024 Deviation 2024-O0014 Aug 2024

252.227-7990 Technical Data--Commercial Products and Commercial Services.

(DEVIATION 2026-O0036)

Feb 2026 Deviation 2026-O0036 Feb 2026

252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments. Dec 2006 252.237-7010 Prohibition on Interrogation of Detainees by Contractor Personnel. Jan 2023

252.240-7997 NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Requirements. (DEVIATION 2026- O0025)

Feb 2026 Deviation 2026-O0025 Feb 2026

252.244-7999 Subcontracts for Commercial Products or Commercial Services.

(DEVIATION 2026-O0015)

Feb 2026 Deviation 2026-O0015 Jan 2026

252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea. Oct 2024

FAR Clauses Incorporated by Full Text

52.219-28 Postaward Small Business Program Rerepresentation. (Deviation 2026-O0038) (Feb 2026)

POSTAWARD SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM REREPRESENTATION (FEB 2026) (DEVIATION 2026-O0038)

(a) . As used in this clause-Definitions

Long-term contract means a contract of more than five years in duration, including options. However, the term does not include contracts that exceed five years in duration because the period of performance has been extended for a cumulative period not to exceed six months under the clause at 52.217-8, Option to Extend Services, or other appropriate authority.

Small business concern-

(1) Means a concern, including its affiliates, that is independently owned and operated, not dominant in its field of operation, and qualified as a small business under the criteria in 13 CFR part 121 and the size standard in paragraph (c) of this clause.

(2) , as used in this definition, means business concerns, one of whom directly or indirectly controls or has the power to control the others, Affiliates or a third party or parties control or have the power to control the others. In determining whether affiliation exists, consideration is given to all appropriate factors including common ownership, common management, and contractual relationships. SBA determines affiliation based on the factors set forth at 13 CFR 121.103.

(b) If the Contractor represented that it was a small business concern, a small disadvantaged business concern, or a joint venture that was any of the small business concerns identified in 19.000(a)(3) prior to award of this contract, the Contractor shall rerepresent its size and socioeconomic status according to paragraph (e) of this clause or, if applicable, paragraph (g) of this clause, upon occurrence of any of the following:

(1) Within 30 days after execution of a novation agreement or within 30 days after modification of the contract to include this clause, if the novation agreement was executed prior to inclusion of this clause in the contract.

(2) Within 30 days after a merger or acquisition that does not require a novation or within 30 days after modification of the contract to include this clause, if the merger or acquisition occurred prior to inclusion of this clause in the contract.

(3) For long-term contracts-

(i) Within 60 to 120 days prior to the end of the fifth year of the contract; and

(ii) Within 60 to 120 days prior to the date specified in the contract for exercising any option thereafter.

(c) The Contractor shall rerepresent its size status in accordance with the size standard in effect at the time of this rerepresentation that corresponds to the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code(s) assigned to this contract. The small business size standard corresponding to this NAICS code(s) can be found at https://www.sba.gov/document/support--table-size-standards.

(d) The small business size standard for a Contractor providing an end item that it does not manufacture, process, or produce itself, for a contract other than a construction or service contract, is 500 employees, or 150 employees for information technology value-added resellers under NAICS code 541519, if the acquisition-

(1) Was set aside for small business and has a value above the simplified acquisition threshold;

(2) Used the HUBZone price evaluation preference regardless of dollar value, unless the Contractor waived the price evaluation preference; or

(3) Was an 8(a), HUBZone, service-disabled veteran-owned, economically disadvantaged women-owned, or women-owned small business set-aside or sole-source award regardless of dollar value.

(e) Except as provided in paragraph (g) of this clause, the Contractor shall make the representation(s) required by paragraph (b) of this clause by validating or updating all its representations in the Representations and Certifications section of the System for Award Management (SAM) and its other data in SAM, as necessary, to ensure that they reflect the Contractor's current status. The Contractor shall notify the contracting officer in writing within the timeframes specified in paragraph (b) of this clause, that the data have been validated or updated, and provide the date of the validation or update.

(f) If the Contractor represented that it was other than a small business concern prior to award of this contract, the Contractor may, but is not required to, take the actions required by paragraphs (e) or (g) of this clause.

(g) If the Contractor does not have representations and certifications in SAM, or does not have a representation in SAM for the NAICS code applicable to this contract, the Contractor is required to complete the following rerepresentation and submit it to the contracting office, along with the contract number and the date on which the rerepresentation was completed:

(1) The Contractor represents that it is, is not a small business concern under NAICS Code assigned to contract number.____ ____

(2) [ .] The Contractor represents Complete only if the Contractor represented itself as a small business concern in paragraph (g)(1) of this clause that it is, is not, a small disadvantaged business concern as defined in .13 CFR 124.1001

(3) . The Contractor represents that it is, is not a Women-owned small business (WOSB) joint venture eligible under the WOSB Program joint venture that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR 127.506(a) through (c). [ The Contractor shall enter the name and unique entity ____ identifier of each party to the joint venture: __.]

(4) . The Contractor represents that it is, is not a joint Economically disadvantaged women-owned small business (EDWOSB) joint venture venture that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR 127.506(a) through (c). [ The Contractor shall enter the name and unique entity identifier ____ of each party to the joint venture: __ .]

(5) . The Contractor represents that it Service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) joint venture eligible under the SDVOSB Program is, is not an SDVOSB joint venture eligible under the SDVOSB Program that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR 128.402. [ The ____ Contractor shall enter the name and unique entity identifier of each party to the joint venture: __.]

(6) [ ] The HUBZone joint venture eligible under the HUBZone Program. Complete only if the offeror is a HUBZone small business concern.

offeror represents, as part of its offer, that It is, is not a HUBZone joint venture that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR 126.616(a) through (c). [ The Contractor shall enter the name and unique entity identifier of each party to the joint venture: .] Each HUBZone small business ____ concern participating in the HUBZone joint venture must be certified as a HUBZone concern. [ Contractor to sign and date and insert authorized ____ signer's name and title.]

(End of clause)

52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference. (Feb 1998)

Clauses Incorporated By Reference (Feb 1998)

This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-52 https://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/dfars_far_overhaul_class_deviations.html

(End of clause)

52.252-6 Authorized Deviations in Clauses. (Nov 2020)

Authorized Deviations in Clauses (Nov 2020)

(a) The use in this solicitation or contract of any clause with an authorized deviation is Federal Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR Chapter 1) indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the date of the clause.

(b) The use in this solicitation or contract of any clause with an authorized Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR Chapter 2) deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the name of the regulation.

(End of clause)

DFARS Clauses Incorporated by Full Text

252.204-7021 Contractor Compliance with the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Level Requirements.

(Nov 2025)

CONTRACTOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE CYBERSECURITY MATURITY MODEL CERTIFICATION LEVEL REQUIREMENTS (NOV 2025)

(a) . As used in this clause- Definitions

"Controlled unclassified information" means information the Government creates or possesses, or information an entity creates or possesses for or on behalf of the Government, that a law, regulation, or Governmentwide policy requires or permits an agency to handle using safeguarding or dissemination controls (32 CFR 2002.4(h)).

"Current" means-

(1) With regard to Conditional Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Status-

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(i) Not older than 180 days for Conditional Level 2 (Self) assessments and Conditional Level 2 (certified third-party assessment organization (C3PAO)) assessments, with-

(A) No changes in compliance with the requirements at 32 CFR part 170 since the Conditional CMMC Status date (see 32 CFR

170.16 and 170.17); and

(B) A corresponding affirmation of continuous compliance by an affirming official (see 32 CFR 170.4); and

(ii) Not older than 180…