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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 electronic communication 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 letter or electronic communication, provided each letter or electronic communication 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 NUMBER 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

NUMBER IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation data, 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.)

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

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of person authorized to sign)

15C. DATE SIGNED 16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

(Signature of Contracting Officer)

16C. DATE SIGNED

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2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NUMBER 3. EFFECTIVE DATE 4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUISITION NUMBER 5. PROJECT NUMBER (If applicable)

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

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (Number, street, county, State and ZIP Code) (X) 9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NUMBER

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBE

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SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

Section A - Solicitation/Contract Form

The following changes have been made:

INFORMATION FROM TO

Response Due Date 25 Mar 2025 01 Apr 2025

Section B - Supplies or Services & Prices or Costs

The following CLIN(s) / SLIN(s) / ELIN(s) were modified:

INFORMATION FROM TO CHANGED

BY

Description

Other Direct Costs, to include travel and material, in support of CLIN 0001. Non fee bearing. See Note G-4 and Technical Direction Memorandums (TDM) for detailed technical instruction.

Other Direct Costs, to include travel and material, in support of CLIN 0001. Non fee bearing. See Note G-4 and Technical Direction Memorandums (TDM) for detailed technical instruction. Offerors to propose $1,060,150.

Option Line Item 1002

INFORMATION FROM TO CHANGED

BY

Description

Other Direct Costs, to include travel and material, in support of CLIN 1001. Non fee bearing. See Note G-4 and Technical Direction Memorandums (TDM) for detailed technical instruction.

Other Direct Costs, to include travel and material, in support of CLIN 1001. Non fee bearing. See Note G-4 and Technical Direction Memorandums (TDM) for detailed technical instruction. Offerors to propose $1,060,150.

Option Line Item 2002

INFORMATION FROM TO CHANGED

BY

Description

Other Direct Costs, to include travel and material, in support of CLIN 2001. Non fee bearing. See Note G-4 and Technical Direction Memorandums (TDM) for detailed technical instruction.

Other Direct Costs, to include travel and material, in support of CLIN 2001. Non fee bearing. See Note G-4 and Technical Direction Memorandums (TDM) for detailed technical instruction. Offerors to propose $1,060,150.

Option Line Item 3002

INFORMATION FROM TO CHANGED

BY

Description

Other Direct Costs, to include travel and material, in support of CLIN 3001. Non fee bearing. See Note G-4 and Technical Direction Memorandums (TDM) for detailed technical instruction.

Other Direct Costs, to include travel and material, in support of CLIN 3001. Non fee bearing. See Note G-4 and Technical Direction Memorandums (TDM) for detailed technical instruction. Offerors to propose $1,060,150.

Option Line Item 4002

INFORMATION FROM TO CHANGED

BY

Description

Other Direct Costs, to include travel and material, in support of CLIN 4001. Non fee

Other Direct Costs, to include travel and material, in support of CLIN 4001. Non fee bearing. See Note

N0017325R00040004 bearing. See Note G-4 and Technical Direction Memorandums (TDM) for detailed technical instruction.

G-4 and Technical Direction Memorandums (TDM) for detailed technical instruction. Offerors to propose $1,060,150.

Section H - Special Contract Requirements

Miscellaneous text in this section has been modified to:

H-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT

The Government intends to award a cost-plus-fixed-fee (CPFF) Term, and cost contract. This procurement is being solicitated as a 100% small business set-aside.

H-2 GOVERNMENT PROPERTY

(a) Government-Furnished Equipment. Government-furnished equipment, data, or services shall be identified in contract award.

(b) Contractor Acquired Property. In the event the contractor is required to purchase property in the performance of this contract, compliance with the procedures of FAR Part 45.402, Government Property, is required.

(c) Disposition of Government Property. Thirty (30) days prior to the end of the contract award period of performance, or upon termination of the contract award, the contractor shall furnish to the COR a complete inventory of all Government Property in his possession under the contract award that has not been tested to destruction, completely expended in performance, or incorporated and made a part of a deliverable end item. The COR will furnish disposition instructions on all listed property which was furnished or purchased under the contract award.

H-3 KEY PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS

(A) Certain skilled experienced professional and/or technical personnel are essential for successful Contractor accomplishment of the work to be performed under this contract. These are defined as "Key Personnel "as identified in Attachment 1 to this contract and are those persons whose resumes were submitted for evaluation with the Contractor s proposal. The Contractor agrees that such personnel shall not be removed from the contract work or replaced without compliance with paragraphs (b) and (c) hereof.

(B) If one or more of the key personnel for whatever reason becomes, or is expected to become, unavailable for work under this contract for a continuous period exceeding thirty (30) workdays, or is expected to devote substantially less effort to the work than indicated in the proposal or initially anticipated, the Contractor shall immediately notify the Contracting Officer and shall, subject to the concurrence of the Contracting Officer or his authorized representative, promptly replace such personnel with personnel of at least substantially equal ability and qualifications.

(C) All requests for approval of substitutions hereunder must be in writing and provide a detailed explanation of the circumstances necessitating the proposed substitutions. They must contain a complete resume for the proposed substitute, and any other information requested by the Contracting Officer or needed by him to approve or disapprove the proposed substitution. The Contracting Officer or his authorized representative will evaluate such requests and promptly notify the Contractor of his approval or disapproval thereof in writing.

(D) If the Contracting Officer determines that suitable and timely replacement of key personnel who have been reassigned, terminated or have otherwise become unavailable for the contract work is not reasonably forthcoming or that the resultant reduction of productive effort would be so substantial as to impair the successful completion of the contract or the services ordered, the contract may be terminated by the Contracting Officer for default or for the convenience of the Government, as appropriate, or, at the discretion of the Contracting Officer if he finds the Contractor at fault for the condition, the contract price or fixed fee may be equitably adjusted downward to compensate the Government for any resultant delay, loss, or damage.

(E) The following individuals are identified as key personnel:

Key Personnel Labor Categories Key Person

Research Scientist III

Research Scientist IV

Scientific Programmer

IT Professional

H-4 REPORT PREPARATION

Scientific or technical reports prepared by the Contractor and deliverable under the terms of this contract will be prepared in accordance with format requirements contained in ANSI/NISOZ39.18-2005, Scientific and Technical Reports: Elements, Organization, and Design.

[NOTE: All NISO American National Standards are available as free, downloadable pdf(s) at http://www.niso.org/standards/index.html. NISO standards can also be purchased in hardcopy form from NISO Press Fulfillment, P. O. Box 451, Annapolis Junction, MD 20701-0451USA. Telephone U.S. and Canada: (877) 736-6476; Outside the U.S. and Canada:301-362-6904 fax: 301-206-9789.]

H-5 ORGANIZATIONAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST

(a) Definitions.

The term "contractor" includes the Contractor and its employees, affiliates, marketing consultants (if any), consultants, and subcontractors at all tiers.

"Organizational Conflict of Interest" ("OCI") means that because of other activities or relationships with other persons, a person is unable or potentially unable to render impartial assistance or advice to the Government, or the person's objectivity in performing the contract work is or might be otherwise impaired, or a person has an unfair competitive advantage. FAR 2.101. An OCI may result when (1)activities or relationships create an actual or potential conflict of interest related to the performance of the Statement of Work (SOW) of this Contract; or,(2) when the nature of the SOW on this Contract creates an actual or potential conflict of interest with respect to the Contractor in relation to a future acquisition.

"Marketing consultant," means any independent contractor who furnishes advice, information, direction, or assistance to an offeror or any other contractor in support of the preparation or submission of an offer for a Government contract by that offeror. An independent contractor is not a marketing consultant when rendering-- (1) Services excluded in FAR Subpart 37.2; (2) Routine engineering and technical services (such as installation, operation, or maintenance of systems, equipment, software, components, or facilities); (3) Routine legal, actuarial, auditing, and accounting services; and (4) Training services.

(b) In accordance with the guidance in FAR Subpart 9.5, the Contracting Officer has determined that potentially significant organizational conflicts of interest(OCIs) could result if the Contractor is allowed to participate (at any level)in future Federal Government acquisitions that include requirements that may be established or affected by the performance of the Statement of Work (SOW) by the Contractor under this Contract.

(c) It is understood and agreed that the Contractor may be ineligible (unless expressly exempted as provided in FAR Part 9.5) to act as a prime contractor, subcontractor, or consultant or subcontractor to any prime contractor or subcontractor at any tier, for any future requirements (for services, systems, or components of systems) procured by any Federal Government activity where the Contractor, in performance of the SOW under this Contract, has provided or is providing support (as described in FAR 9.505-1 through 9.505-4) that establishes or affects future requirements or may affect the future competition.

(d) The Contracting Officer responsible for securing future requirements, in his/her sole discretion, may make a determination to exempt the Contractor from ineligibility as described in subparagraph (c) above provided the Contractor submits an acceptable mitigation plan.

(1) Items for consideration in a mitigation plan include the following: identification of the organizational conflict(s) of interest; a reporting and tracking system; an organizational conflict of interest compliance/enforcement plan, to include employee training and sanctions, in the event of unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information; a plan for organizational segregation (e.g., separate reporting chains); data security measures; and, non-disclosure agreements.

(2) The Government's determination regarding the adequacy of the mitigation plan or the possibility of mitigation is a unilateral decision made solely at the discretion of the Government and is not subject to the Disputes clause of the contract. The Government may terminate the contract for default if the Contractor fails to implement and follow the procedures contained in any approved mitigation plan.

(3) Nothing contained herein shall preclude the contracting officer in future Federal Government acquisitions from making his/her own determination as to whether an OCI exists and whether any such OCI has been successfully mitigated.

(e) The Contractor shall apply this clause to any subcontractors or consultants who: have access to proprietary information received or generated in the performance of this Contract; and/or, who participate in the development of data, or participate in any other activity related to this Contract which is subject to the terms of this clause at the prime contractor level.

(f) The Contactor agrees that it and its subcontractors at all levels shall use reasonable diligence in protecting proprietary data/information that is received or generated in performance of this Contract in accordance with this clause and any other clause of this Contract pertaining to the nondisclosure of information. The Contractor further agrees that neither it nor its subcontractors will willfully disclose proprietary data/information that is received or generated in the performance of this Contract without the prior permission of the Contracting Officer, and that proprietary information shall not be duplicated, used or disclosed, in whole or part, for any purpose other than to accomplish the work required by the Contract.

(g) The Contractor and its Subcontractors at all levels shall inform their employees that they are required to comply with the applicable requirements and restrictions contained in: restrictive markings applicable to data/information that they receive or generate in the performance of this Contract;

FAR Subpart9.5 pertaining to actual or potential OCIs; FAR 3.104 pertaining to requirements and restrictions under the Procurement Integrity Act;

and, Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) 252.204-7000 pertaining to "Disclosure of Information."

(h) The Contractor agrees to enter into written agreements with all companies whose proprietary data it shall have access to and to protect such data from unauthorized use or disclosure as long as it remains proprietary. The Contractor shall furnish to the Contracting Officer copies of these written agreements. The Contractor agrees to protect the proprietary data and rights of other organizations disclosed to the Contractor during performance of this Contract with the same caution that a reasonably prudent Contractor would use to safeguard its own highly valuable property. The Contractor agrees to refrain from using proprietary information for any purpose other than that for which it was furnished.

(i) The Contractor shall not distribute reports, data or information of any nature received or arising from its performance under this Contract, except as provided by this Contract or as may be directed by the Contracting Officer.

(j) The Contractor agrees that if in the performance of this Contract it discovers a potential OCI, a prompt and full disclosure shall be made in writing to the Contracting Officer. This disclosure shall include a description of the actions the Contractor has taken, or proposes to take, to avoid or mitigate such conflicts.

H-6 SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENT REGARDING NON-DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION

Data includes all data, information and software, regardless of the medium (e.g. electronic or paper) and/or format in which the data exists, and includes data which is derived from, based on, incorporates, includes or refers to such data. In the course of performing this Contract, the Contractor may be or may have been given access to: Source Selection Information [as defined in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 3.104]; data that has been assigned (or data that is generated by the Contractor that should be assigned) a contractually required or other Government distribution control (such as a Distribution Statement prescribed in DoD Directive 5230.24); and/or data that has been given a restrictive legend by the source of the data such as "business sensitive," "proprietary," "confidential," or word(s) with similar meaning that impose limits on the use and distribution of the data (see for example FAR 52.215-1(e)). All such data with limitations on use and distribution are collectively referred to herein as "protected data."

This Special Contract Requirement supplements and implements Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) 252.204-7000, "DISCLOSURE OFINFORMATION." As a condition to receiving access to protected data, the Contractor shall: (1) prior to having access to protected data, obtain the agreement of the source of the protected data to permit access by the Contractor to such protected data; (2)use the protected data solely for the purpose of performing duties under this Contract unless otherwise permitted by the source of the protected data; (3)not disclose, release, reproduce or otherwise provide or make available the protected data, or any portion thereof, to any employee of the Contractor unless and until such employee has been informed of the restrictions on use and distribution of the protected data and agreed in writing to conform with the applicable restrictions; (4) not disclose, release, reproduce or otherwise provide or make available the protected data, or any portion thereof, to any non-Government person or entity (including, but not limited to, affiliates, subcontractors, successors and assignees of the Contractor), unless the Contracting Officer and the source of the protected data have given prior written approval (which shall be conditioned upon the person receiving the protected data having been informed of the restrictions on use and distribution of the protected data and having agreed in writing to conform with the applicable restrictions; (5) establish and execute safeguards to prevent the unauthorized use or distribution of protected data.

Any unauthorized use, disclosure or release of protected data may result in substantial criminal, civil and/or administrative penalties to the Contractor or to the individual who violates a restriction on use or distribution of protected data. Any agreement with another company regarding access to that company's protected data shall not create any limitation on the Government or its employees with regard to such data. A copy of each executed company and individual non-disclosure agreement relating to this Contract shall be provided to the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR).

Appropriate restrictive legends will be included by the Contractor on any copies and reproductions made of all or any part of the protected data and any data that is derived from, based upon, incorporates, includes or refers to the protected data. When the Contractor's need for such protected data ends, the protected data shall be returned promptly to the source of the protected data with notice to the COR. However, the obligation not to use, disclose, release, reproduce or otherwise provide or make available such protected data, or any portion thereof, shall continue, even after completion of the Contract, for so long as required by the terms of any agreement pertaining to the protected data between the Contractor and the source of the protected data, or (in the case of Government information) for so long as required by applicable law and regulation. Any actual or suspected unauthorized use, disclosure, release, or reproduction of protected data or violation of this agreement, of which the company or any employee is or may become aware, shall be reported promptly (within one business day after discovery and confirmation) to the Contracting Officer's Representative

(COR).

H-7 LEVEL OF EFFORT

(a) The Contractor agrees to provide the total level of effort specified in the next sentence for performance of the work described in this contract. The level of effort for performance of this contract shall not exceed total hours for the entire contract, 129,125 including subcontractor direct labor for those subcontractors specifically identified in the Contractor's proposal as having hours included in the proposed level of effort. A breakdown of labor hours is set forth in paragraph (k) below.

(b) It is understood and agreed that the rate of hours per month may fluctuate in pursuit of the technical objective, provided such fluctuation does not result in the use of the total hours of effort prior to the expiration of the term of the contract.

(c) The Contractor is required to notify the Contracting Officer when any of the following situations occur, or are anticipated to occur: If during any three consecutive months the monthly average is exceeded by 25% or, if at any time it is forecast that during the last three months of the contract less than 50% of the monthly average will be used during any given month; or, when 85% of the total level of effort has been expended.

(d) If, during the term of the contract, the Contractor finds it necessary to accelerate the expenditure of direct labor to such an extent that the total hours of effort specified would be used prior to the expiration of the term, the Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer in writing, setting forth the acceleration required, the probable benefits which would result, and an offer to undertake the acceleration at no increase in the estimated cost or fixed fee together with an offer setting forth a proposed level of effort, cost breakdown, and proposed fixed fee for continuation of the work until expiration of the term hereof. The offer shall provide that the work proposed will be subject to the terms and conditions of this contract and any additions or changes required by then current law, regulations, or directives, and that the offer, with a written notice of acceptance by the Contracting Officer, shall constitute a binding contract. The Contractor shall not accelerate any effort until receipt of such written approval by the Contracting Officer. Any agreement to accelerate will be formalized by contract modification.

(e) The Contracting Officer may, by written order, direct the Contractor to accelerate the expenditure of direct labor such that the total hours of effort specified in paragraph (a)above would be used prior to the expiration of the term. This order shall specify the acceleration required and the resulting revised term. The Contractor shall acknowledge this order within five days of receipt.

(f) If the total level of effort specified in paragraph (a) above is not provided by the Contractor during the term of this contract, the Contracting Officer shall either (i) reduce the fixed fee of this contract as follows:

Fee Reduction = Fixed Fee X (Required LOE Hours - Expended LOE Hours) Required LOE Hours or (ii) subject to the provisions of the clause of this contract entitled "Limitation of Cost," require the Contractor to continue to perform the work until the total number of hours of direct labor specified in paragraph (a) shall have been expended, at no increase in the fixed fee of this contract.

(g) In the event the government fails to fully fund the contract in a timely manner, the term of the contract may be extended accordingly with no change to cost or fee. If the government fails to fully fund the contract, the fee will be adjusted in direct proportion to that effort which was performed.

(h) Notwithstanding any of the provisions in the above paragraphs, the Contractor may furnish hours up to five percent in excess of the total hours specified in paragraph (a) above, provided that the additional effort is furnished within the term hereof, and provided further that no increase in the estimated cost or fixed fee is required, and no adjustment in the fixed fee shall be made provided that the Contractor has delivered at least 95% of the level of effort required in paragraph (a) above.

(i) It is understood that the mix of labor categories provided by the Contractor under the contract, as well as the distribution of effort among those categories, may vary considerably from the initial mix and distribution of effort which was estimated by the government or proposed by the Contractor.

(j) Nothing herein shall be construed to alter or waive any of the rights or obligations of either party pursuant to the Clause entitled "Limitation of Costs" or "Limitation of Funds," either of which clauses as incorporated herein applies to this contract.

(k) The anticipated yearly breakdown of the total level of effort is as follows:

YEAR Base Option 1 Option 2 Option 3 Option 4 Total

HOURS 25,825 25,825 25,825 25,825 25,825 129,125

H-8 NOTICE OF INCORPORATION OF TECHNICAL PROPOSAL

The Contractor's technical proposal dated TBD, including final proposal revisions submitted TBD (if required), submitted in response to N00173-25- R-0004, is hereby incorporated into the contract by reference. The Contractor shall perform the work substantially as set forth in this award. Any revisions to the technical proposal that would significantly alter the technical approach must be approved in writing by the Contracting Officer. In the event of a conflict between the contract and the Contractor's technical proposal, the Contract shall take precedence.

H-9 CURRENT AND PENDING PROJECT AND PROPOSAL SUBMISSIONS

Performers are required to provide information on all current and pending support for ongoing project and proposals, including subsequent funding in the case of continuing contracts, grants, and other assistance agreements. Applicants shall provide the following information of any related or complementary proposal submissions from whatever sources (e.g. NRL, Federal, State, local or foreign government agencies, public or private foundations, industrial or other commercial organizations). Concurrent submission of a proposal to other organizations will not prejudice its review by NRL. Information shall include:

- State how projects are related to the proposed effort and indicate degree of overlap

- The total award amount for the entire award period covered (including indirect costs) must be shown as well as the number of person-months or labor hours per year to be devoted to the project, regardless of source of support; and

- The proposed project and all other projects or activities requiring a portion of time of the Principal Investigator and other senior personnel must be included, even if they receive no salary support from the project(s);

- Period of performance (differentiate basic effort);

- Administrative/business contact (name, address, phone/fax, electronic mail address);

- Technical contact (name, address, phone/fax, electronic mail address)

- Identity of prime applicant and complete list of sub-awards, if applicable;

- Percentage effort devoted to each project;

- Source and amount of funding (annual direct costs; provide contract and/or grant numbers for current contracts/grants);

- Title of Proposal and Summary;

Section L - Instructions, Conditions, & Notices to Offerors or Quoters

Miscellaneous text in this section has been modified to:

L-1 INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMISSION OF PROPOSALS/OFFERS

The Offeror shall submit all information required by this solicitation. Failure to comply with the terms and conditions of the solicitation may result in the Offeror being deemed non-responsive and therefore not eligible for award.

The Offeror's proposal shall be based on the requirements contained in this solicitation (including those documents, exhibits, and other attachments to the solicitation identified in Section J). Offeror's are required to submit a proposal encompassing all items listed in Section B of this solicitation.

Each Offeror shall submit only one proposal which represents its best approach to meeting the requirements of the solicitation. No alternative proposals will be accepted by the Government.

In order to allow for procurement lead time and a fair and equal evaluation of all proposals submitted under this competitive solicitation, all proposals shall be based on a contract start date of August 2025. This date is only an estimate of the anticipated contract start date and will be used for the purpose of evaluation only. A definitive start date will be incorporated at time of contract award.

(1) Background The Government contemplates award to one (1) Offeror with a single prime contract as a result of this solicitation.

(2) Solicitation Security Classification This solicitation is unclassified.

(3) Proposal Delivery Information

Offeror's are instructed they may submit questions in response to this solicitation until 15 days after proposal posting.

Proposals in response to this solicitation will ONLY be accepted via electronic transmission. Proposals shall be submitted via DoDSAFE. Offerors shall request a drop off link from the Contract Specialist, graham.d.irby.civ@us.navy.mil, 48 hours prior to the Offeror's intended delivery date of its proposal. Offeror's shall send an email to the Contract Specialist after its proposal has been submitted. Offerors choosing to submit a proposal must do so by the closing date and time provided in Block 9 of the SF33.

Offerors are responsible for ensuring the Government's receipt of a complete proposal by the closing date and time provided in Block 9 of the SF33.

Proposal submission shall be in Adobe, Microsoft Word, and Excel formats. Offerors are advised that the Government may be unable to receive other types of electronic files (e.g., .zip files).

L-2 PROPOSAL VOLUME REQUIREMENTS

This section delineates general information and requirements to be followed in the preparation of the Offeror's proposal. An Offeror's failure to comply with the content requirements will be considered during evaluation and will result in a lower evaluation rating or ineligibility for award based on the level of risk assessed or the severity of the failure to comply. .

An Offeror's proposal shall be sufficiently detailed to enable Government Evaluation Board Members to make a thorough evaluation and sound determination as to the prospective Offeror's ability to perform in accordance with the stated requirements based on the Offeror's proposal submission alone.

The Offeror's proposal shall be specific, detailed and complete so as to clearly demonstrate to the Government that the Offeror has a thorough comprehension of and capability to perform all aspects of the solicitation requirements to include but not limited to technical capability, management approach, and efficiencies, as required by the SOW and all other sections and attachments contained in the solicitation.

Offeror's should assume that the Government has no prior knowledge of their abilities, experience, or knowledge and will base its evaluation on the information presented in the Offeror's proposals ONLY. The Contractor should not presume that data previously submitted, or presumed to be known (e.g., data or services previously submitted or performed for the Government), will be considered as part of the proposal. The Government does not assume the duty to search for data to cure deficiencies it finds in proposals. Failure to conform to all requirements of this solicitation may form the basis for rejection of the proposal.

General statements such as but not limited to, "the Offeror understands the methods of radio interferometry and ionospheric remote sensing and will support in the installation and testing of equipment, and in the development of software for this task", "the Offeror utilizes standard machine learning and artificial intelligence techniques and will employ these skills in the development of algorithms" and "ensures the highest response rates" will be considered inadequate. The Offeror's proposal must address all topics described in the following section(s).

The Proposal MUST include the following information in Volume V Section 1.2 to be eligible for award.

Standard Form 33 (SF 33), "Solicitation, Offer and Award," the Offeror shall complete, sign, and submit the SF 33 with blocks 12 through 18 populated, as well as all sections with applicable fill-ins. Submission of a signed offer to the

Government constitutes agreement and acceptance of the solicited terms and conditions. The representative who signs this form must be authorized to contractually bind the company providing the offer. The Offeror must also include and acknowledge all amendments. The information contained in SF 33 is exempt from the font and spacing requirements identified under Section L-2 (2).

Small Business Subcontracting Plan, The Offeror's attention is directed to Section I clauses FAR 52.219-9 and DFARS 252.219-7003 entitled "Small Business Subcontracting Plan" and FAR 52.219-16 entitled "Liquidated Damages - Small Business Subcontracting Plan." As prescribed in FAR

19.708, Offeror's other than small business concerns shall submit a small business subcontracting plan which once approved, shall be made part of any contract resulting from this solicitation. The information contained in the Small Business Subcontracting Plan is exempt from the font and spacing requirements.

Sections A through K "Solicitation, Offer and Award": Offeror's must fill in all areas of the solicitation listed as Offeror fill-ins. The information in Sections A through K is exempt from the font and spacing requirements.

Section B, Supplies or Services and Prices: Offeror's shall complete all pricing (including Section B Table B-1), including proposed costs and fees, in WHOLE DOLLARS only. The information in Section B is exempt from the font and spacing requirements.

Section K, "Representation, Certifications and Other Statements of Offeror's": The Offeror shall complete all requirements in Section K of this Solicitation. The information in Section K is exempt from the font and spacing requirements.

(1) PROPOSAL CONTENT:

The Offeror shall prepare the proposal as set forth in the Proposal Organization Table below. The titles and contents of the volumes shall be as defined in this table, all of which shall be within the required page limits and with the number of copies specified in the table. The contents of each proposal volume are described in the paragraphs noted in the table.

Proposal Organization

Volume # and Title File Name Section L Reference

Elec. Format Page Limit

COVER LETTER Cover Letter_Company Name L-2 Word and PDF/2

I - TECHNICAL PROPOSAL Tech Proposal_Company Name L-3 Word and PDF/50

II - PAST PERFORMANCE

INFORMATION Past Perf_Company Name L-4 Word and PDF/20

III - SMALL BUSINESS PARTICIPATION SBP_Company Name L-5 Word and PDF/No limit

IV - COST PROPOSAL Cost Proposal_Company Name L-7 Word/No limit

IV - COST SPREADSHEET (EXCEL) Cost Spreadsheet_Company Name L-7 Excel (unlocked)/ No limit

V - CONTRACT INFORMATION Contract Information_Company Name

L-8 Word and PDF/No limit

The proposal volumes discussed below shall be accompanied by a cover letter (letter of transmittal) prepared on the company's letterhead stationery.

The cover letter (letter of transmittal) shall identify the contractor's name, address, UIED #, cage code, business size, DCMA POC, DCAA POC, and all enclosures being transmitted. It shall include a signed statement indicating that the associated proposal: Is for all requirements as stated in the solicitation (including all attachments, appendices, exhibits, and amendments); is made without qualification, condition or exception to any terms and conditions appearing in the solicitation; and is valid for a period of one-hundred and eighty (180) days from the date established for the receipt of proposals. It shall be used only to transmit the proposal and shall include no additional information. The cover letter shall be in accordance with FAR 52.215-1, paragraph (c)(2).

The proposal shall contain all the pertinent information in sufficient detail to permit evaluation. The proposal should be detailed and complete in order to clearly demonstrate that the Offeror has an adequate comprehension of all technical and other requirements. If an Offeror fails to comply with content requirements, its proposal may be downgraded for failure to follow instructions.

(2) PAGE SIZE AND FORMAT

A page is defined as each face of a sheet of paper containing information. Page size shall be 8.5 x 11 inches. Pages shall be single spaced. Except for the reproduced sections of the solicitation document the text size shall be no less than 12 point font. Use at least 1 inch margins on the top and bottom and each side. Pages shall be numbered sequentially by volume. In the upper right header of all pages, the Offeror shall include the following information: RFP #, volume #, volume title, and page #.

Legible tables, charts graphs and figures shall be used wherever practical to depict organizations, systems and layout, implementation schedules, plans, etc. These displays shall be uncomplicated, legible, and shall not exceed 11 X 17 inches in size. Larger pages that would normally be provided as a paper foldout pages shall count as two pages for each side; double sided shall count as four pages. Foldout pages may only be used for large tables, charts, graphs, diagrams and schematics not for pages of text. For tables, charts, graphs and figures the text shall be no smaller than 8 points.

These limitations do not apply for the Volume III - Cost Spreadsheet (Excel).

Within all Microsoft Excel spreadsheets, the Offeror shall use formulas and functions to the maximum extent possible and avoid using output type "value only" cells. Excel sheets shall be developed in an organized manner, that allows for the Government evaluator to easily trace all functions /formulas and to recreate the spreadsheet. Spreadsheets shall not be protected.

No hyperlinks to external documents shall be allowed within the proposal. Proposals shall not be supplemented by any additional package or reference documents.

(3) COST OR PRICING RELATED DATA

All cost or pricing data shall be addressed ONLY in the Cost/Price Proposal (Volume V) and Contract Documentation Volumes. Cost trade-off information, work hour estimates, and material kinds and quantities may be used in other volumes only as appropriate for presenting rationale for alternatives or design and trade-off decisions. No cost or pricing information shall be included in the Offeror's forwarding letter or in any part of its submitted Volume I- Non-Cost.

(4) CLASSIFIED INFORMATION

Proposals shall not contain classified information.

(5) FILE NAMING CONVENTION

Offeror's shall name files using the naming conventions mentioned in the Proposal Organization table above. Each file must be stored in a folder that corresponds to the proposal volume it represents. The files within the folder must be named in an unambiguous manner, using plain text language, which facilities accessing the files for evaluation. Offeror's shall insert the file name in the header of each document.

A date shall be placed on each page of the proposal corresponding to the date of the initial proposal. If a Final Proposal Revision (FPR) is required as a result of discussions, all revised pages shall contain revision numbers and corresponding date.

(6) FINAL PROPOSAL REVISIONS (IF NECESSARY)

The changes in text from original proposal submission shall be identified by tracked changes in the electronic files provided. A note/comment identifying the associated question from discussions shall be included. Offeror's are not required to resubmit the full responses provided during discussions. The Offeror's responses to the questions asked during discussions shall be incorporated by updated text in the FPR submission as applicable, and incorporated by reference using a note/comment to reference the applicable response(s) provided during discussions. References to applicable discussion questions shall be identified in all applicable sections of your FPR. It is acceptable to replace excel files in their entirety and explain any changes in the word document text. In the event of any inconsistencies between the FPR and discussion question responses, the FPR shall take precedence.

(7) PAGE COUNT

The page count shall include all material with printed matter and figures. Each page shall be counted except for the following: cover pages, table of contents, cross reference tables, tabs, glossaries, acronym lists, subcontractor/teaming agreements, past performance questionnaires, CPARS reports, transmittal letters, staffing plans, transition plans, resumes, and letter of commitments. Pages excluded from the page count must contain only material pertinent to the page heading or be blank and marked "Intentionally Left Blank." Index pages and Tabs are required and shall be cross-referenced to the TOC. Every page, except those marked as blank, shall be numbered. If the proposal exceeds the page limit identified, the Government will remove all pages exceeding the specified page count from the back of the proposal prior to the evaluation.

(8) PROPOSAL PREPARATION BY NON-EMPLOYEE

In the event that any portion of the proposal is written by someone who is not a bona fide employee of the firm that is submitting the proposal, a certificate shall be furnished and signed by an authorized official of the Offeror's firm and shall indicate the following details.

The Person's Name The Person's Employment Capacity The Person's Employer The Relationship of that Person's Employer to the Offeror; and The Portion of the Proposal that was Written by that Person This certificate requirement applies to both the prime and any subcontractors. The certification will not count against page count and shall be provided in Volume V. Although legible, neat, orderly, and comprehensive proposal(s) are required, elaborate brochures or other presentations beyond that which is sufficient to present a complete and effective explanation are not desired.

L-3 VOLUME I - TECHNICAL PROPOSAL

The Technical Volume should be specific and complete. Legibility, clarity, and coherence are very important. Your responses will be evaluated against the Technical Capability Factor including Subfactors defined in Section M, Evaluation Factors for Award. Using the instructions provided below, provide as specifically as possible the actual methodology you would use for accomplishing/satisfying the technical capability factor.

(1) VOLUME ORGANIZATION

The Technical Volume shall be organized according to the following general outline:

i. Introduction (2 Pages)

ii. Table of Contents

iii. List of Tables and Drawings

iv. Glossary

v. Technical Proposal (48 Pages)

a. FACTOR 1: TECHNICAL

Subfactor 1: Technical Understanding

1. The Offeror shall demonstrate its specific knowledge, capability, and approach (for both Prime and Subcontractors) to perform all aspects of the requirements in accordance with Attachment 2 - Statement of Work.

2. The Offeror shall provide sufficient details and convincing rationale that address how the Offeror intends to meet the requirements. Offerors shall assume that the Government has no prior knowledge of its facilities, capabilities, or experience. The Offeror shall assume that simply rephrasing the Government's requirements will indicate a low confidence that the requirements are understood.

3. The Offeror shall demonstrate, in detail, their specific experience, knowledge, capabilities, and approach (for both prime and subcontractors) to accomplishing the requirements in the SOW.

4. Offerors shall identify technical uncertainties and assumptions within the requirements set forth in the solicitation and provide specific courses of action for their resolution. Offeror's proposals shall include detailed examples of specialized knowledge, capabilities, experience, and qualifications, such as internal initiatives, certifications, training programs, prior or current Government or private industry contracts, joint research projects, participation in industry organizations, and/or membership in Government councils or other applicable ventures.

5. The Offeror shall also describe the company's experience in performing projects with scientific and technical tasks similar in size, scope and complexity to the areas required in the SOW. The documentation should be sufficient to demonstrate both the prime and any subcontractors' breadth and depth of experience as it relates to the SOW and should clearly demonstrate the relationship between the company's experience and the tasks required; prior or current programs in the areas; and technical understanding of all areas. Simply restating text from the SOW will not be acceptable.

Offeror's shall provide sufficient detail to demonstrate experience in scope and similarity to the requirements as detailed in the SOW.

Subfactor 2: Personnel Qualifications

1. The Offeror shall provide all personnel with the particular expertise and experience in accordance with Attachment 2 - Personnel Qualifications.

The Offeror shall demonstrate its ability to provide qualified personnel with acceptable experience levels. The Offeror is instructed to propose utilizing the skill mix and labor categories identified in section L and Attachment 1. Any deviation from the total quantity of hours or deviation from the individual labor categories annual required hours will require a sufficient substantiating narrative in order to validate the proposed change. Any change not properly substantiated will be determined as ineligible for award. A properly substantiated change will be considered by the Government, however the Government may elect to still award at the current RFP values.

2. The Offeror's proposal shall demonstrate the Offeror's ability to provide personnel to carry out the SOW in accordance with Attachment 1. Offeror's proposals shall document the following, specifically:

1. The experience of all proposed key personnel;

2. The qualifications of proposed key personnel;

3. The availability of all personnel to support the effort on a full-time permanent basis (for all full-time employees only); and

4. The proposed personnel's ability to span the total requirements (60 months).

The Offeror's proposed key personnel must be currently employed by the Offeror or the Offeror must provide documentation showing their immediate availability upon contract award. A statement of commitment by the Offeror stating the proposed personnel will be committed to the effort in its entirety is required, the statement shall include the proposed percentages each will be performing against the resulting contract and shall be signed by all proposed key personnel not currently employed by the Prime Offeror. The Offeror's proposed key personnel shall be available for work efforts on the first day of the contract period of performance start date. The proposed non-key personnel shall be available for work efforts within two weeks of after the contract period of performance start date.

The Offeror's Key Personnel commitment shall include names along with their labor category, proof may include commitment letters from Key Personnel or proof of current employment with the company. It is critical that the Offeror has properly committed key personnel with relevant experience and qualifications to complete the proposed work rather than just "corporate history" that does not transfer to the existing personnel who will perform the proposed work. Key personnel tasking levels shall be substantiated by name in the cost volume rather than generic labor categories.

Resumes are required for all proposed key personnel.

A labor category crosswalk shall be provided, if the names of the offeror's proposed labor categories differ from the RFP stipulated labor categories.

Subfactor 3: Management Capability

1. Offeror shall demonstrate its approach and ability to effectively manage all efforts under this solicitation. Topics shall include: controlling personnel, controlling utilization of resources, tracking deliverables, monitoring performance and obtaining Government feedback. Offeror shall describe processes to be used by Offeror's technical leadership to ensure specific subtasks are being performed effectively and efficiently.

2. Offeror shall provide an organization chart that demonstrates the location of this work in the Offeror's organization and demonstrate how this effort will receive sufficient corporate-level attention during performance.