Amendment_0007.pdf

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

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2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICAITON NO. 3. EFFECTIVE DATE 4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO. 5. PROJECT NO. (If applicble)

7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 6) CODE

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9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICIATION NO.

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers is extended, is not extended.

Offers 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 your 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.

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13. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO MODIFICATION OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

CHECK ONE 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.

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.

15C. DATE SIGNED

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

16C. DATE SIGNED

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

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

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8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., street, county, State and ZIP Code) (X)

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(Signature of person authorized to sign)

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

(Signature of Contracting Officer)

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Solicitation Number: N00173-15-R-SE05 Amendment 0007

The purpose of this amendment is to answer questions received from potential offerors.

Question 1: This RFP section states "...The offeror shall provide information on the estimated post-development production costs for the proposed product. Estimates should be given for quantities of 1, 10, and 50 units." Question: Are the estimates for proposal evaluation purposes only? And the estimates are not to be considered a firm offer of sale? Are cost estimates to be put in the Technical Volume?

Answer: The answers are for proposal evaluation purposes only. They are not to be considered an offer of sale. They should be included in the technical volume. In accordance with Section L, cost proposal shall be included in Volume II – Business Proposal.

Question 2: With regard to the requirement to provide information on the post-development estimates, should it be assumed that the contract vehicle will be similar to the development (Cost Plus Fixed Fee)?

Answer: The assumption of a firm fixed price would be preferred, but cost plus fixed fee would be acceptable. The offer should make it clear which assumption is made.

Question 3: If there is a patent matter, should the Contractor go directly to the Associate Counsel (Intellectual Property), identified in the RFP?

Answer: Yes.

Question 4: Is the contractor required to track costs against the multiple sources of funds identified in this clause?

Answer: It is not clear what clause is being referenced, but in general it is expected that the contractor will track fund status tracking against each ACRN.

Question 5: Section I-4 clause states "The Government may require continued performance of any services within the limits and at the rates specified in the contract…" Question: Since a CPFF award is contemplated, what prevailing labor rates are expected to be put in the contract award?

Answer: The clause at Section I-4 FAR 52.217-8 – Option to Extend Services (NOV 1999) is hereby deleted in its entirety.

Solicitation Number: N00173-15-R-SE05 Amendment 0007

Question 6: This M section states: "The proposal will be evaluated with respect to the projected life cycle or post-development acquisition cost of the system in possible future EMD and production programs…" Question: what level of cost detail is wanted in the Technical Volume? Do you want any dollars in the Technical Volume? or Cost Volume only?

Answer: At a minimum, unit costs for the varying quantities described should be provided. Additional detail demonstrating the basis for those costs would be viewed as beneficial in understanding the fidelity of the estimate. It is left to the discretion of the offeror to determine the appropriate level of detail to be presented. These cost estimates should be in the technical volume only.

Question 7: This M section states "Volume II of the proposal will be evaluated for....proposed contract Cost Plus Fixed Fee.... and The total evaluated amount of the proposed cost plus fixed fee will be used in determining best value." Question: Are the estimated post-development production units being evaluated in Volume I - Technical Volume only?

Answer: Yes. They will be evaluated only within the context of the Technical Volume.

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