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AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

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

30-105-04EXCEPTION TO SF 30

APPROVED BY OIRM 11-84

STANDARD FORM 30 (Rev. 10-83) Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

1) ANSWER ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS RECEIVED,

2) DELETE CONTRACT SECURITY CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATION, DD FORM 254 IN SECTION J AND REVISE THE LIST OF ATTACHMENTS,

3) UPDATE CYBERSECURITY CLAUSE DFARS CLAUSE 252.204-7012 (DEC 2015) IN SECTION I,

4) REVISE SECTION L, AND THE ISSUE BY ADDRESS,

5) THE ISSUE BY E-MAIL TO AMY.ANOKYE@NAVY.MIL, AND

6) EXTEND THE PROPOSAL DUE DATE TO 3 MARCH 2016

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 18

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 18-Feb-2016

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA15C. DATE SIGNED15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of Contracting Officer)(Signature of person authorized to sign)

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., Street, County, State and Zip Code) X N00174-16-R-0004

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

15-Dec-2015

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

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

Offer must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended by one of the following methods:

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN

REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

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

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

A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE

CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(B).

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.

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

10A. MOD. OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 5. PROJECT NO.(If applicable)

6. ISSUED BY

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

18-Feb-2016

CODE

NSWC IHEODTD

ATTN: AMY ANOKYE

4072 N JACKSON RD.

INDIAN HEAD MD 20640

N00174 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

N00174-16-R-0004

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 30 - BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

The following have been modified:

RESPONSE TO QUESTIONS RECEIVED

Question 1: The attachments 4, 5 & 6 for the cost summaries for Tasks 1-3 have circular references (errors) contained in the cells that will not allow this spreadsheet to be populated and accurately calculated with the errors in the formulas. Do you intend on reissuing the attachments with the errors repaired or do we have to repair them?

Answer 1: Contractors can reformate the formulas in the Cost Summaries for Tasks 1-3 since the spreadsheet is just a sample but the labor categories and hours should remain unchanged. Prime and subcontractors are required to prepare a Cost Proposal Spreadsheet reflecting their proposed costs in the Direct Labor line.

Note to Prime Contractors: When using subcontractors, the Prime shall include the subcontractor hours in the Direct Labor line.

Note to Prime Subcontractors: Hours proposed by your Organization shall be reflected in the Direct Labor line.

Question 2: The attachments 4, 5 & 6 for the cost summaries for Tasks 1-3 have columns for DCAA and Government Position (columns E-J). These are left blank by the offerer, correct? The instructions are not clear.

Answer 2: Yes, contractors are to leave the DCAA and Government Position (columns E-J) blank.

Question 3: The attachments 4, 5 & 6 for the cost summaries for Tasks 1-3 have rows for ODC (rows 51-55).

Should these be populated with the estimates of ODC stated on pages 13 and 14 of the SOL or should this be a single unit (1)? The instructions are not clear.

Answer 3: Yes, the amounts provided for travel and supplies/materials are to be utilized on the cost summaries for material and travel under Other Direct Costs.

Question 4: The instructions for populating attachments 4, 5 & 6 for the cost summaries for Tasks 1-3 state to use ACTUAL Employee names and ACTUAL Employee rates for the spreadsheet. Am I understanding these instructions to say that? This is highly unusual as that is company/employee confidential information in one regard.

But also, we have a pool of potential employees under some labor categories, do we randomly picked one since we do not know at this time who we might assigned to these tasks? Or would an average rate of our labor pool for that position be used?

Answer 4: Section L has been revised. Employee names are only required for Key Personnel.

Question 5: When bidding on an individual Task Order, will the bid be submitted as simply a dollar amount, or is it just the job title and hours (along with rates from our proposal)?

Answer 5: Orders issued as non-competitive will require a cost breakout of all cost. Orders issued competitive will only require a total dollar amount.

Question 6: On page 3 of Amendment 0001 the following reference below is made. What is the standard size code in reference to? The standard size code $15,000,000 has been added.

Answer 6: The standard size code is in reference to the size standard, which is usually stated in number of employees or average annual receipts, represents the largest size that a business (including its subsidiaries and affiliates) may be to remain classified as a small business for SBA and federal contracting programs. The standard size code stated in amendment 0001 is corrected to read: $38,500,000.

Question 7: Secret Clearance: I don’t have a facility so FCL is not applicable? And my PCL was secret, but it has not been active for over four years. The company that I worked for does not exist, so should I just reference that I was cleared and is it under my SSN?

Answer 7: The requirements for a Facility Security Clearance and Personnel Security Clearance have been removed. The Statement of Work and Section L have been revised as provided below.

Question 8: Workman’s Comp still required for single person entity?

Answer 8: Contractors are to follow their States requirement for Workers’ Compensation Insurance based on their business type and size.

SECTION A - SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM

The required response date/time has changed from 23-Feb-2016 04:00 PM to 03-Mar-2016 04:00 PM.

The 'issued by' organization has changed from

NSWC IHEODTD

ATTN: AMY ANOKYE

AMY.ANOYKE@NAVY.MIL

4072 N JACKSON RD.

INDIAN HEAD MD 20640

to

NSWC IHEODTD

ATTN: AMY ANOKYE

4072 N JACKSON RD.

INDIAN HEAD MD 20640

SECTION C - DESCRIPTIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS

SOW

PERFORMANCE BASED

STATEMENT OF WORK

TRI-SERVICE AIRCREW ESCAPE SYSTEMS

TOTAL LIFE CYCLE MANAGEMENT SUPPORT

FOR THE CAD/PAD JOINT PROGRAM OFFICE (JPO),

NAVAL SURFACE WARFARE CENTER, INDIAN HEAD EXPLOSIVE ORDNANCE DISPOSAL

TECHNOLOGY DIVISION

1.0 GENERAL

1.1 Introduction

The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Indian Head Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technology Division (NSWC IHEODTD) is tasked by the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) to provide engineering, technical, administrative and programmatic support for total Life Cycle Management of the various aircrew escape systems managed under the Joint Program Office (JPO) for Cartridge Actuated Device/Propellant Actuated Device (CAD/PAD) Tri-Service Charter. The multiple types of mission assignments within the Office require on-going engineering, technical, administrative and program management support to ensure the latest state-of-the-art technologies required are available to complement the requirements and responsibilities of this Office.

In order to provide the level of Life-Cycle Management support for all CAD/PAD Program products and services required by the Tri Services and Foreign Military forces of the 21st Century, contractor engineering support services are required to augment the in-house capabilities of the JPO and Tri-Service CAD/PAD Division.

1.2 Background (For Information Purposes Only)

The Director, CAD/PAD Joint Program Office (JPO), Naval Surface Warfare Center, Indian Head Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technology Division (NSWC IHEODTD), Indian Head, Maryland, is in charge of the technical oversight and program management of all major programs and functions of this Office. The Division has developed a complement of engineering expertise with a wide range of capabilities, which permit the support of a broad spectrum of projects for the Tri-Service community as well as the international responsibilities of the Department of Defense (DoD), including Foreign Military Sales (FMS) and Environmental Compliance (EC).

1.3 Scope

The Government requires engineering, technical, administrative and program management support services, as defined in the following task areas, to assist in the planning, design, development, acquisition, fabrication, prototyping, production support, testing, qualification, certification, in-service, logistics, technical data, technical writing, configuration management relevant to CADs/PADs and associated devices. The Contractor shall provide support services to assist the CAD/PAD JPO, NSWC IHEODTD, Indian Head, Maryland, Tri-Service Charter components with the total Life Cycle Management support necessary to increase and enhance the responsiveness and functionality of the Office to the operating forces, the Systems Commands, the DoD, other Government Agencies, and private industry involved in the manufacture of CAD/PAD components of Aircrew Escape Systems.

2.0 REQUIREMENTS

The Contractor shall perform basic design and re-design engineering, development, testing, qualification, product improvement, second source qualification, production support, in-service engineering, maintenance engineering, integrated logistics support, quality evaluation programs and other program management support, analyses and studies, as required in Sections 2.1 through 2.3, below. This will, in some cases, include acquiring the technical services of specific hardware manufacturers to include, but not limited to, original hardware manufacturers. The Contractor shall perform the tasks required in this statement of work on cartridges, CADs, PADs, and related energetic and ballistic systems. These may be used in, but not limited to, the following: weapons, stores release, aircrew escape and survival systems for the Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, Army and other related Government agencies.

2.1 TASK 1: Development, Product Improvement and Prototyping Support and Qualification and

Production Support

2.1.1 The Contractor shall support and conduct research, analysis, design, development, feasibility studies, design reviews and testing in support of Product Improvement Programs (PIP) and second source efforts for cartridges, CADs, PADs, and related energetic and ballistic systems. Efforts shall also include, but not be limited to, malfunction investigations, quality assurance, configuration management and data management support.

2.1.2 The Contractor shall support and conduct the development of improved design specifications.

2.1.3 The Contractor shall fabricate hardware and other components in support of development, PIP and second source efforts.

2.1.4 The Contractor shall prepare presentation materials, present briefings and facilitate meetings in support of engineering efforts and JPO mission, tasking and goals.

2.1.5 The Contractor shall be responsible for disposing of all energetic/explosive items and associated hardware upon completion of the task. However, in the event of a failure these units shall be held for investigation until a government representative clears the item for disposal. The Contractor shall maintain automated files of all CAD/PAD materials awaiting demilitarization or disposal. The Contractor shall also validate requirements, determine disposal locations, develop projected funding requirements and provide disposition instructions.

2.1.6 The Contractor shall have the capability of generating engineering drawings and shall maintain configuration control for drawings, specifications, and manufacturing, rework and test procedures, as applicable.

2.1.7 The Contractor shall have adequate facilities, equipment, and personnel for completing the required tasks.

2.1.8 The Contractor shall have the capability to conduct testing to include, but not limited to, destructive, non-destructive, environmental and ballistic testing IAW appropriate military and commercial specifications/standards. At a minimum, the Contractor shall be knowledgeable of MIL-C-83124, MIL-C-83125, MIL-P-83126 and MIL-DTL-23659. Mil-Specs can be obtained at the following website:

http://www.everyspec.com/

2.1.9 The Contractor shall support and conduct design and readiness reviews, analyses, studies and testing for qualification programs for cartridges, CADs, PADs, and related energetic and ballistic systems. Efforts shall also include, but not be limited to, production, malfunction investigations, quality assurance, configuration management and data management support.

2.1.10 The Contractor shall execute acquisition functions in support of materials, tooling, manufacturing, testing and qualification equipment requirements for cartridges, CADs, PADs, and related energetic and ballistic systems. The Contractor shall schedule procurement, production and rework programs as appropriate.

2.1.11 The Contractor shall fabricate hardware and other components in support of qualification programs.

2.2 TASK 2: Quality Evaluation/Surveillance Program Support

2.2.1 The Contractor shall provide quality evaluation (QE) testing on cartridges, CADs, PADs, and related energetic and ballistic systems. This may include fabrication of test fixtures and related test hardware. The data generated by this QE test program will be evaluated to determine if aging and environmental factors have degraded performance characteristics beyond design specifications. Test data shall be presented in a test report and/or data tables IAW section 3.1 of this SOW.

2.2.2 The Contractor shall prepare presentation materials, present briefings and facilitate meetings in support of engineering efforts and JPO mission, tasking and goals, when necessary. This includes providing all relevant test data generated in the Quality Evaluation project and shall be in IAW section 3.2 of this SOW.

2.2.3 The Contractor shall be responsible for disposing of all energetic/explosive items and associated hardware upon completion of the task. However, in the event of a failure these units shall be held for investigation until a government representative clears the item for disposal. The Contractor shall maintain automated files of all CAD/PAD materials awaiting demilitarization or disposal. The Contractor shall also validate requirements, determine disposal locations, develop projected funding requirements and provide disposition instructions.

2.2.4 The Contractor shall have adequate facilities, equipment, and personnel for completing the required tasks.

2.2.5 The Contractor shall have the capability to conduct testing to include, but not limited to, destructive, non-destructive (including x-ray), environmental and ballistic testing IAW appropriate military and commercial specifications/standards. At a minimum, the Contractor shall be knowledgeable of MIL-C-83124, MIL-

C-83125, MIL-P-83126 and MIL-DTL-23659. Mil-Specs can be obtained at the following website:

http://www.everyspec.com/

2.2.6 The Contractor shall have the capability to perform statistical analysis. The statistical analysis shall be performed for each parameter and test condition. The analysis shall include the mean (x) and the standard deviation (s) with confidence limits on the population mean and tolerance limits such that they should include 99 percent of the population at the 90 percent confidence level. Graphs shall be generated including data points from the current evaluation with corresponding lot acceptance test (LAT) and previous evaluation data. Calculate a linear prediction equation (using the method of least squares), correlation coefficients, and tolerance limits that shall be computed such that they include 90 percent of the population at the 90 percent confidence level.

2.3 TASK 3: Technical Consulting Support

2.3.1 The Contractor shall provide engineering and technical assistance for cartridges, CADs, PADs, and related energetic and ballistic systems. Efforts shall include, but not be limited to, providing assistance with design, development, Low Rate Initial Production, prototype manufacture, testing, qualification of additional sources of manufacture, technical studies and technical writing.

2.3.2 The Contractor shall assist in the implementation of development and engineering functions in the fields of ballistic power sources and energy transmission devices and their associated signal or energy transmission subsystems.

2.3.3 The Contractor shall identify Subject Matter Experts that focus on the combined community of engineers and scientists to collect and distribute scientific and engineering theories and practices of energetic materials through professional societies.

2.3.4 The Contractor shall prepare presentations materials, present briefings and facilitate meetings in support of engineering efforts and JPO mission, tasking and goals.

3.0 DELIVERABLES

Unless specified otherwise above or by direction of the Government, the following distribution of each deliverable may form a part of task order requirements. Monthly reports are required for each base contract and shall include the information noted in the applicable CDRL form 1423 (A004).

3.1 Technical Reports

The Contractor shall provide technical reviews, evaluations, reports, comments and recommendations as required in Sections 2.1 through 2.3 above. The deliverables shall be in a format and/or media approved by the Contracting Officer Representative (COR)/Subject Matter Expert (SME). Electronic media shall be used whenever practical.

Multiple deliveries are due as required by the COR/SME. Draft copies are due no later than (NLT) 30 days after notification by the Government. The Government shall have 15 days to review technical content and provide comments. Final copies of the deliverables are due NLT 30 days after receipt of Government comments. (CDRL A001)

3.2 Presentation Material

The Contractor shall prepare and provide materials and/or briefings as required in Sections 2.1 through 2.3 above.

The deliverables shall be in a format and/or media approved by the COR/SME. Electronic media shall be used whenever practical. Multiple deliveries are due as required by the COR/SME. Draft presentation materials are due NLT 15 days prior to the scheduled event. The Government will have 2 days to provide feedback for technical content, revisions and final acceptance. Final presentation materials are due NLT 5 days prior to the scheduled event. The COR/SME shall receive a draft, final and reproducible copy of all briefing materials. (CDRL A002)

3.3 Meeting Minutes

The Contractor shall prepare and provide meeting minutes as required in Sections 2.1 through 2.3 above. The deliverables shall be in a format and/or media approved by the COR/SME. Electronic media shall be used whenever practical. Submission of minutes shall be one working day after meeting or as specified by task order. (CDRL A003)

3.4 Monthly Status Report

The Contractor shall submit performance status reports by the 15th of the month following the end of the previous reporting period (see CDRL A004).

3.5 Plan of Action and Milestones (POAM)

The Contractor shall submit POAMs for sections 2.1 thru 2.3, as specified by task order. POAM software to be used by contractor shall be in accordance with Department of the Navy (DON) Application & Database Management System (DADMS). (CDRL A006)

4.0 DELIVERABLES GOVERNMENT FURNISHED EQUIPMENT (GFE) AND GOVERNMENT

FURNISHED INFORMATION (GFI)

GFE and GFI may be required for completion of tasks under this Statement of Work. The Government will specify GFE/GFI details in the task orders issued under the awarded contracts.

Both the Contractor and the designated COR will maintain accountability and inventory records.

5.0 TRAVEL

The Contractor may be required to travel in the performance of individual task orders awarded under these base contracts. The numbers of trips and types of personnel traveling shall be limited to the minimum required to accomplish the tasks defined in the task order and shall be approved by the COR in advance. Travel shall be in accordance with Joint Travel Regulations.

6.0 DISCLAIMER STATEMENT

Any reports resulting from this contract shall contain the following disclaimer statement on the cover of such reports:

"The views, opinion and findings contained in this report are those of the author(s) and should not be construed as an official Department of Defense position, policy, or decision, unless so designated by other official documentation."

8.0 ELECTRONIC CONTRACTOR MANAGEMENT REPORTING APPLICATION (ECMRA)

The contractor shall report contractor labor hours (including subcontractor labor hours) required for performance of services provided under this contract for the [NAMED COMPONENT] via a secure data collection site. Contracted services excluded from reporting are based on Product Service Codes (PSCs). The excluded PSCs are:

(1) W, Lease/Rental of Equipment;

(2) X, Lease/Rental of Facilities;

(3) Y, Construction of Structures and Facilities;

(4) S, Utilities ONLY;

(5) V, Freight and Shipping ONLY.

The contractor is required to completely fill in all required data fields using the following web address https://doncmra.nmci.navy.mil.

Reporting inputs will be for the labor executed during the period of performance during each Government fiscal year (FY), which runs October 1 through September 30. While inputs may be reported any time during the FY, all data shall be reported no later than October 31 of each calendar year. Contractors may direct questions to the help desk, linked at https://doncmra.nmci.navy.mil

SECTION I - CONTRACT CLAUSES

The following have been added by reference:

252.204-7012 Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber

Incident Reporting.

DEC 2015

SECTION J - LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS

HQ J-2-0002 CONTRACT LANGUAGE FOR SECTION J IS REVISED TO DELETE Attachment 7 - Contract Security Classification Specification, DD Form 254 – 2 Pages AND RENUMBER THE ATTACHMENTS. THE

ATTACHMENTS WILL BE CORRECTED AT TIME OF AWARD TO INCLUDE THE CORRECT

ATTACHMENT NUMBER.

The following document(s), exhibit(s), and other attachment(s) form a part of this contract:

Attachment 1 – Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan Task 1 – 9 Pages

Attachment 2 – Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan Task 2 – 8 Pages

Attachment 3 – Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan Task 3 – 7 Pages

Attachment 4 – Cost Summary Format Task 1 – 6 Pages

Attachment 5 – Cost Summary Format Task 2 – 6 Pages

Attachment 6 – Cost Summary Format Task 3 – 6 Pages

Attachment 7 – Wage Determination WD-05-2103 (REV 15)

Attachment 8 – Contracts Data Requirement List (CDRL) DD Form 1423 A001 –

A006 – 6 Pages

Attachment 9 – Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) Information

Attachment 10 – Contractor (VPP) Fundamental Training

Attachment 11– Safety Instructions

Attachment 12 – Past Performance Questionnaire

Attachment 13 – Past Performance Matrix

SECTION L - INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND NOTICES TO BIDDERS

IHEODTD 195 - SECTION L PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS (NAVSEA/NSWC IHEODTD) (OCT 2013)

I. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

SECTION L – INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS

1.0 OVERVIEW

The purpose of this procurement is to provide Tri Service Aircrew Escape Systems Life Cycle Management Support in support of the Cartridge Actuated Device (CAD)/ Propellant Actuated Device (PAD) Joint Program Office.

Notice to Offerors: Funds are not presently available for this effort. No award will be made under this solicitation until funds are available. The Government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation, either before or after the closing date. In the event the Government cancels this solicitation, the Government has no obligation to reimburse an Offeror for any costs.

1.1 Contract Award:

1.1.1The Government intends to award multiple contracts as a result of this solicitation in accordance with Section M, to the responsible Offerors whose proposals represent the Best Value utilizing a trade-off process to the Government in accordance with the Factors and Sub-factors set forth in the solicitation.

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

1.1.3 The Government reserves the right to award multiple contracts, based on initial offers and without holding discussions, but reserves the right to hold discussions at the Government’s discretion; therefore, the Offeror’s initial proposal should contain the Offeror’s best terms from a cost/price and technical standpoint.

1.1.4 The Government may conduct price analysis, cost analysis, and/or cost realism analysis on the cost proposal.

2.0 NOTICES TO OFFERORS

Each Offeror must (1) submit an offer, (2) submit information that addresses the evaluation factors, and (3) submit supporting cost data. The Government will evaluate each Offeror's understanding of the Government's requirements and ability to perform the work on the basis of its proposal. It is the Offeror's responsibility to provide information and evidence that clearly demonstrates its ability to meet the solicitation requirements. Offerors may submit questions requesting clarification of solicitation requirements via email to the Contract Specialist, Amy Anokye at amy.anokye@navy.mil. Unless otherwise allowed, all questions shall be submitted by January 19, 2016 as time may not permit responses to questions received after that this date.

Special Notice: TASK THREE OF THE APPLICABLE STATEMENT OF WORK IS SET-ASIDE FOR SMALL BUSINESS. ONLY SMALL BUSINESS OFFERORS WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS TASK. ALL OTHER TASKS

ARE FULL AND OPEN.

ADDITIONALLY, IF THE HIGHEST RATED OFFEROR FOR EACH TASK (OTHER THAN TASK THREE) IS AWARDED TO A LARGE BUSINESS, AND THE GOVERNMENT INTENDS TO AWARD A SECOND CONTRACT FOR THAT TASK, THE SECOND AWARD IS HEREBY SET ASIDE FOR SMALL BUSINESS, PROVIDED AT LEAST ONE SMALL BUSINESS RATES AS A BEST VALUE TO THE GOVERNMENT FOR THE APPLICABLE TASK. IF THE SECOND AWARD IS MADE TO A SMALL BUSINESS, ANY SUBSEQUENT AWARDS WILL BE MADE UNDER THE FULL AND OPEN TERMS. THE SMALL BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTING PLAN IS NOT APPLICABLE TO THE

TASKS BEING SET-ASIDE FOR SMALL BUSINESSES.

Once the Government makes contractual awards, individual delivery or task orders will be competed and awarded based on the Low Priced/Technically Acceptable approach, pursuant to FAR 15.101-2, except as noted below:

Although it is the Government’s intent to compete all task or delivery orders (pursuant to FAR 16.505) among the Contractors awarded a base contract, the Contracting Officer may determine that a sole source is appropriate in the following instances:

(1) The agency’s need for such services is of such urgency that providing a competitive opportunity would result in unacceptable delays;

(2) Only one Contractor is capable of providing such services or materials necessary at the level of quality required because the services ordered are unique or highly specialized;

(3) The order should be issued on a sole source basis in the interest of economy and efficiency as a logical follow-on to a task order already issued under the contract, provided that all awardees were given fair opportunity to be considered for the original task order.

The Offerors shall submit the following information. Failure to do so will render an offer ineligible for award.

1. Six (6) copies of the Technical Volume.

2. Two (2) copies of Past Performance Volume , including a list of no more than seven relevant contracts performed within the last five years. A separate listing shall be provided for the Prime and each subcontractor.

3. Two (2) copies of the Cost/Price Volume, containing the completed and signed RFP package, with all representation certifications executed, and with costs in Section B, and any amendments issued.

3.0 INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMISSION OF OFFERS

3.1 Hard copy Submission

3.1.1 Submission, modification, revision and withdrawal of proposals

(i) Offerors are responsible for submitting proposals and any revisions to the Contracting Officer, Code 022, by the time specified in the solicitation in order to be considered.

(ii) Any proposal modification or revision not received/submitted in the portal by the exact time specified for receipt of offers is “late” and may not be considered. The solicitation will close at the exact date and time specified in the solicitation and Offerors will be unable to submit their proposal after that time. Each proposal submitted is time/date stamp recorded by the Contracting Officer at time of proposal receipt.

(iii) Proposals may be withdrawn by written notice to the Contracting Officer provided such notice is received prior to Contract award. Withdrawals are effective upon receipt of notice by the Contracting Officer.

Failure to submit a complete proposal prior to the solicitation closing date and time may render the proposal unacceptable.

3.2 Offer Expiration Date

Proposals in response to this solicitation shall be valid for 180 calendar days.

4.0 PROPOSAL FORMAT

4.1 GENERAL

Offerors must comply with the detailed instructions for the format and content of the proposal; proposals that do not comply with the detailed instructions for the format and content of the proposal may be considered non-responsive and may render the Offeror ineligible for award.

Offerors are instructed to clearly label all files with Volume number, company name and a unique identifying name which is reflective of the contents of the file (i.e., VOL. III, ABC COMPANY, PRIME COST PROPOSAL). Please keep the file names consistent for all volumes. The proposal shall be prepared so that it meets the following format requirements:

8.5 x 11 inch paper Single-spaced typed lines 1 inch margins 12-point Times New Roman Font text

-- Offeror shall include their Section B pricing. Narratives related to cost/price summary data may be provided. There is no limitation on the font size of the cost/price proposal.

--Any other attached documents requested herein shall be no smaller than 10 point Times New Roman font.

Offerors shall have all subcontractors submit their proposal information in a uniform format consistent with the above instructions.

4.1.1 Page Numbering

The Offeror shall use a standard page numbering system to facilitate proposal references. Number consecutive pages within sections.

Charts, graphs and other insert materials shall be page-numbered as part of the page numbering system.

4.1.2 Page Limitations

Page limitations are identified for each volume/section of the proposal, as described in paragraph 5.0 below and will be treated as maximums. If exceeded, excess pages will not be read or considered in proposal evaluation. When both sides of a sheet display printed material, it shall be counted as two pages. Graphs, charts, and tables are included in the page count. The following are not included in the page limitations:

(i) Title/Cover pages

(ii) Tables of contents

(iii) Glossaries of abbreviations and acronyms

(iv) Subcontracting agreements, letters of intent, resumes, subcontract plan and subcontract agreements

(v) Proposal Cross-Reference Tables

4.2 Cover letter, provided as a separate file, of the proposal must provide the following:

(i) The solicitation number;

(ii) Cage code

(iii) The name, address, e-mail address, and telephone and facsimile numbers of points of contact for the Offeror and subcontractors;

(iiii) Names, titles, and telephone and facsimile numbers (and electronic addresses if available) of persons authorized to negotiate on the Offeror’s behalf with the Government in connection with this solicitation;

(v) Name, title, and signature of person authorized to sign the proposal.

(vi) A statement that the Offeror consents meets and agrees with all terms, conditions, requirements, provisions, and amendments included in the solicitation. Offerors must meet all requirements at time of proposal submission; or provide with its cover letter an acceptable plan to meet the requirements by the start date of contract performance. Failure to meet all requirements at time of proposal submission or provide an acceptable plan to meet the requirements by the start date of contract performance may remove the Offeror from consideration of award. The following elements of the technical proposal shall be addressed in the cover letter:

• Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCI) Certification/Mitigation Plan: The Offeror shall certify compliance with the OCI clause HQ L-2-0005 - Notification Of Potential Organizational Conflict(s) Of Interest (NAVSEA) (JUN 1994). If a potential conflict of interest exists at any tier, each potential prime Offeror is requested to notify the Contracting Officer within 14 days of the date of this solicitation and present an acceptable plan to neutralize any potential organizational conflict of interest. Those Offerors deemed to have a conflict of interest may be ineligible for award.

• Small Business Subcontracting Plan: The Plan must be submitted in accordance with FAR 52.219-9.

4.3 Cover Page, Table of Contents, Proposal Cross-Reference Table

Each proposal volume must include a Cover Page and a Table of Contents. The Cover Page shall identify the solicitation number, amendment number, proposal volume and title, and the Offeror’s name. Volume I shall include a Master Table of Contents and a Proposal Cross-Reference Table. The Proposal Cross-Reference Table shall indicate the required proposal content by solicitation section/page number and the section/page number where this content appears in the proposal.

4.4 Glossary of Abbreviations and Acronyms

Each volume shall contain a glossary which includes all abbreviations, acronyms and their corresponding definitions.

4.5 Cost and Pricing Information

Cost or pricing information of any kind shall only be included in Volume IV, Individual Small Business Subcontracting Plan Goals and Volume III, Cost/Price Proposal.

5.0 PROPOSAL ORGANIZATION

Factors are listed in descending order of importance.

Volume I - TECHNICAL (Factor 1)

1. Technical Approach

2. Relevant Corporate Experience

3. Facilities and Equipment

Volume II - PAST PERFORMANCE (Factor 2) Past Performance

Volume III – COST/PRICE (Factor 3)

Volume IV- Small Business Subcontracting Plan (For Other Than Small Businesses Offerors Only) (Factor 4) Not subject to merit evaluation; only for determining Responsibility.

FACTOR 1: TECHNICAL (Volume I)

The Offeror’s Technical Proposal shall address the information detailed below and shall specify by Statement of Work paragraph number to which of the task area(s) the Offeror is proposing. The Technical Proposal shall be single-spaced; not less than 10 pitch (Times New Roman or similar); printed on single sided pages; and not to exceed the page limits for each Sub-Factor below. Offerors are advised that excess pages will not be evaluated. The Technical Proposal shall not contain any hyperlinks, other electronically imbedded links or Cost/Price information.

SUB-FACTOR 1: Technical Approach (Not to Exceed 20 Pages)

The Government will not evaluate corporate relevant experience in this sub-factor. Corporate experience will only be evaluated under the Corporate Relevant Experience sub-factor (2). The Offeror shall submit a detailed description of their approach to perform the requirements listed in the Government provided Statement of Work (SOW). The Offeror’s approach shall include, at a minimum, the proposed approach to analysis, design, fabrication and test functions, as applicable.

The Offeror shall provide a copy of the company’s Quality Assurance Plan. The plan should be in sufficient detail so as to allow the Government to ascertain if the contractor's quality system meets the requirements of ANSI/ASQCQ9000 through Q9004 industry standards, or an equivalent quality system. Identify the quality and process controls that will be used to ensure that the end item will be in compliance with the applicable drawing, specifications, SOW and contract requirements. In the case of hardware manufacturing, describe the type of documentation that will be used to identify, record and disposition non-conforming material, in-process rejects and characteristic discrepancies.

SUB-FACTOR 2: Relevant Corporate Experience (Not to Exceed 5 Pages)

The Offeror shall submit a summary of the Offeror’s relevant corporate experience in the SOW task areas on which they are proposing; this summary shall not include the experience of the Offeror’s personnel. The summary shall contain a description of the Offeror’s relevant experience, within the past five (5) years, performing efforts similar to those in the applicable task areas required under the SOW. The summary shall not parrot the SOW task descriptions, as that is ineffective in supporting the Offeror’s claim of having gained relevant experience in those SOW task areas. The Offeror shall discuss relevant work processes and procedures associated with performing the individual task(s) work and the nature, difficulties, uncertainties and risks associated with performing the kind of work that will be required under the prospective task areas for which the Offeror is proposing. The narrative shall also address the beneficial experience gained from previous contracts or subcontracts the Offeror has performed.

SUB-FACTOR 3: Facilities and Equipment (Not to Exceed 5 Pages)

The Offeror shall provide a detailed description of its facilities and equipment for testing, lab analysis, parts fabrication and loading, as applicable to the task(s) on which they are proposing. The Government will evaluate the Offeror’s proposed use of subcontracted facilities. The Offeror shall provide a description of the facilities and equipment that will be utilized to support the functions of the contract, as listed below: In the description of the Offeror’s facility(ies): Provide information as to the location of their facility(ies). If it is anticipated that more than one facility will be utilized (i.e. East and West Coasts), then it shall be so indicated. The Offeror shall include the square footage dedicated for the efforts and they shall attest to the adequacy of these facilities to provide supportive documentation and drawings in accordance with the tasks in the Statement of Work. If any of the listed facilities is contingent on this contract award, the Offeror shall so indicate that. The Offeror shall demonstrate their plan to ensure the facility(ies) are available at time of award.

FACTOR 2: PAST PERFORMANCE (Volume II)

Past performance information shall be provided for the Prime and all Subcontractors in order to develop an Offeror’s past performance rating.

Past performance information is one indicator of an Offeror’s (to include prime and subcontractors) ability to perform the Contract successfully. In the evaluation of an Offeror’s past performance, the Government reserves the right to use relevant performance within the past five years. Relevant and timely past performance information in the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS), and the Past Performance Information Retrieval System (PPIRS) (http://www.ppirs.gov/) including the Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System (FAPIIS) will be considered during the evaluation of an Offeror’s past performance.

Using the Past Performance Matrix (as listed in Section J), the Offeror and all subcontractors shall provide a separate list of relevant contracts performed within the last five years. Contracts that are listed in PPIRS are preferred. The list for the Prime shall contain no more than seven relevant contracts. In addition, each subcontractor shall complete a separate matrix and provide no more than seven relevant contracts. The identified relevant contracts shall focus on performance and/or productivity that is relevant to the current solicitation requirement. Relevancy includes similarity of service/support, complexity and dollar value. With respect to relevancy, more relevant past performance will typically be a stronger predictor of future success and have more influence on the past performance confidence assessment than past performance of lesser relevance. If the Offeror has no relevant past performance within the last five years or cannot provide a list of relevant contracts, then the Offeror must provide an explanation.

Past Performance Questionnaires (as listed in Section J) only apply to relevant contracts for which performance information is not available through PPIRS. The Offeror and subcontractors shall submit the Past Performance Questionnaire to all of their references listed on the Past Performance Matrix that have NO PPIRS contracts, and shall request the references to complete the Past Performance Questionnaire and return it directly to:

Contracts Department 4072 North Jackson Road Suite 132, Amy Anokye., Code 022AA Indian Head, MD 20640-5115

Past Performance Questionnaires may also be e-mailed to amy.anokye@navy.mil, which is the preferred method of delivery.

The Government will review past performance information provided by the Offeror and available to the Government to determine the quality and usefulness as it applies to the performance confidence assessment.

FACTOR 3: COST/PRICE (Volume III)

REMINDER: It is imperative that Offerors label all cost or price files with Volume III, company name and a unique identifying name which is reflective of the contents of the file.

This volume is the only volume that shall contain cost or price information. There is no limitation on the number of pages for the cost/price proposal. All Attachments submitted under Volume III shall be clearly identified. Prime contractors and all subcontractors MUST provide their company name; complete address; point of contact with phone number; and solicitation number. Service Contract Act labor categories shall be identified by the Offeror. The Offeror shall provide a narrative to justify any labor category that results in the Government paying a fully burdened labor rate in excess of $156 per hour (with indirect rates and fee applied).

THE OFFEROR SHALL SEND ONE COPY OF ITS COST/PRICE PROPOSAL TO ITS COGNIZANT DCAA CONCURRENT WITH ITS PROPOSAL SUBMISSION TO NSWC IHEODTD. THE OFFEROR SHALL INSTRUCT ITS PROPOSED SUBCONTRACTORS AND CONSULTANTS, IF ANY, TO DO THE SAME. The Offeror shall provide confirmation and date that copies of its cost proposal were submitted to DCAA, along with a telephone number and point of contact at DCAA.

In accordance with FAR 52.244-2, when subcontractors and/or consultants are proposed, the Prime shall clearly identify their cost/price information to include a description of the supplies or services to be subcontracted; identification of the type of subcontract to be used; identification of the proposed subcontractor; and the proposed subcontract price. In addition, the Prime shall identify the labor category, employee name, and hours of all proposed subcontractors and/or consultants. The prime shall instruct subcontractors and/or consultants to submit supporting cost/price proposals in the same format as required for the Prime. Subcontractor and/or consultant proposals should only reflect their proposed hours and costs/prices. If a proposed subcontractor and/or consultant does not want to disclose detailed pricing information to its prime contractor, then the subcontractor and/or consultant shall submit complete cost proposal submissions in accordance with the following instructions:

The submission must include the solicitation number and the name of the prime contractor. Cost/price data provided separately by a subcontractor or consultant should be received by the time and date specified for receipt of proposals. The prime contractor shall be responsible for justifying the reasonableness of each subcontractor’s or consultant’s cost/price, and this reasonableness analysis shall be submitted in this Volume.

FOR PROPOSAL PREPARATION PURPOSES ONLY:

The Government has identified the labor categories and hours (Table 1-attached) amounts to be used by all Offerors in preparing their cost/price proposals as set forth herein.

Estimated Labor Hours

A work-year is based on 1,920 hours. Offerors are to use the level of effort shown in Table 1 (attached) for computing all labor costs (prime, subcontractors, and consultants) to ensure that all Offerors propose the same level of effort in their proposal submission. Key Personnel are identified by a “K”. Resumes are required for ONLY Key Personnel. The level of effort provided under this Contract by the Government is the Government’s best estimate and is used to establish the ceiling of the Contract. The Government advises that this is the estimated labor hours at time of award and for the life of the Contract; however changes in program requirements may affect changes in the estimated hours.

All Offerors (prime, subcontractors and consultants) shall provide the number of hours, and the hourly rate for each labor category listed below in their cost/price proposal. The Offerors are instructed not to use composite rates for the labor categories; the cost/price proposal should reflect actual rates.

A consultant is defined as expert/specialist person/persons whose expertise is required to assist/support the contractor’s own team in the performance of a performance element. A consultant is not an employee of either the prime or any of the subcontractors, but shall be under contract to the prime contractor. Consultant costs/prices shall be reflected under the Labor Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs) and not the ODC’s CLINs.

FACTOR 4 - Small Business Subcontracting Plan Goals – (Mandatory for other than small business)

The Offeror shall submit a Small Business Subcontracting Plan in accordance with FAR clause 52.219-9. Small Business Subcontracting Plan Goals - (10 Page Limit) (Applies to and is for other than small business Offerors only)

The Small Business Subcontracting Plan Goals shall be provided concurrent with submission of the Offeror's proposal and will be incorporated into the contract.

The Small Business Subcontracting Plan Goals will be evaluated as part of the FAR Part 9.1 Responsibility Determination.

FOR PROPOSAL PREPARATION PURPOSES ONLY:

The Government has identified certain labor, and material/ODC amounts to be used by all Offerors in preparing their cost proposals as set forth herein. Table 1 below depicts all task area labor costs and hours (prime, subcontractors, and consultants) combined. The level of effort provided in this example is the Government’s best estimate and is computed using all the SOW task areas combined. The Government advises that changes in program requirements may affect changes in the level of effort. It is imperative that the Offeror’s submission reflect category selections from the labor tables below for the SOW task(s) on which they are proposing. The Offeror’s labor categories and hours shall be appropriate to and calculated on the tasks on which the Offeror chooses to propose.

All Offerors (prime, subcontractors and consultants) shall provide the number of hours, and the hourly rate for each labor category listed below that applies to the chosen SOW task(s) in their cost proposal. The same information is required for all personnel who are proposed under letters of intent. The Offerors are instructed not to use composite rates for the labor categories; the cost proposal should reflect actual rates.

A Consultant is defined as an expert/specialist person/persons whose expertise is required to assist/support the Contractor’s own team in the performance of a contract. A Consultant is not an employee of the prime or any of the subcontractors.

TABLE 1

Task 1 Base Option I Option II Option II

Acquisitions Specialist 250 250 250 250

Administrative Assistant 1,250 1,250 1,250 1,250

Budget Analyst 400 400 400 400

Computer Analyst 250 250 250 250

Data Management Specialist 240 240 240 240

Engineer 6,000 6,000 6,000 6,000

Engineering Technician 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500

Equipment Specialist 1,550 1,550 1,550 1,550

Inventory Specialist 500 500 500 500

Junior Engineer 4,500 4,500 4,500 4,500

Logistics Specialist 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000

Ordnance Specialist 1,400 1,400 1,400 1,400

Ordnance Worker 3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000

Production Controller 3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000

Program Analyst 500 500 500 500

Program Manager (K) 2,100 2,100 2,100 2,100

Project Manager (K) 4,500 4,500 4,500 4,500

Quality Assurance Specialist 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750

Senior Engineer (K) 3,800 3,800…