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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

The purpose of this amendment is to change the due date for the Manufacturing Sample from 30 August 2021 to 20 September 2021 (see Section L.2.2 of the solciitation). This DOES NOT affect the proposal due date, w hich remains 30 August 2021.

This amendment also makes changes to Section L.2.1.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

1 8

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 24-Aug-2021

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 N0017821R4410

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

28-Jul-2021

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 is extended, X 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 1 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

24-Aug-2021

CODE

NSWCDD 1

PATRICIA WOODHOUSE/0241 17632 DAHLGREN ROAD

DAHLGREN VA 22448

N00178 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

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N0017821R4410

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION L - INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND NOTICES TO BIDDERS

The following have been modified:

SECTION L REQUIREMENTS

INTRODUCTION

The purpose of this RFP is to receive proposals for award of a multiple award IDIQ contract. The ordering period of each base contract shall be five (5) years from date of contract award. Proposals submitted shall be valid for 270 days from the closing date of the RFP.

L.1 INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMISSION OF OFFERS

Proposals shall be submitted electronically, via e-mail to the Contract Specialist in order to be considered for award.

Offerors must comply with the instructions for content of the proposals; proposals that do not comply may be considered unacceptable and may render the Offeror ineligible for award. Proposals shall be limited to the content requested.

In order to maximize efficiency and minimize the time for proposal evaluation, it is required that all Offerors submit their proposals in accordance with the format and content specified. The electronic proposal shall be prepared so that if an evaluator prints the proposal it meets the following format requirements:

- Submissions shall be clearly legible and on 8.5 x 11 inch paper.

- All files shall be compatible with Microsoft Office Suite.

- Adobe (.pdf) files are allowable for documents containing original signatures.

L.2 ORGANIZATION AND MINIMUM CONTENT OF THE PROPOSAL

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 specified in the table. The contents of each proposal volume are described in the Paragraphs noted in the table:

Proposal Organization Volume Section L Volume Title Written Page Limit

I L.2.1 Solicitation, Offer, and Award Documents (SF33 – RFP) Unlimited

II L.2.2 Technical Proposal Specific Requirements Technical Proposal 50 pages

III L.2.3 Past Performance

3 pages per reference plus up to 5 additional narrative pages, as necessary

IV L.2.4 Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCI) Mitigation Plan Unlimited

PAGE LIMITATIONS

Page limitations shall be treated as maximums. If exceeded, the excess pages will not be read, will not be considered, and will not be included in the evaluation of the proposal. Each page shall be counted except for the following: cover pages, table of contents, list of tables, cross reference tables, glossaries, acronym lists, OCI Plans, Sub-contractor/teaming agreements.

L.2.1 VOLUME I: SOLICITATION, OFFER, AND AWARD DOCUMENTS (SF 33 - RFP)—One Electronic Copy

(1) This document, which may be used as part of the contract award document, shall be fully executed and returned as a separate document from the technical proposal. Special attention should be taken to complete the fill-ins in Section K, complete all Representations and Certifications in Section K, complete the fill-in and CDRL requirements in Section L, acknowlege any/all amendments, and ensure that an authorized person signs the offer in Block 17 of Page 1. This document shall not be embellished with any covers or binding. The following information shall also be provided:

– Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Number,

– DUNs number

– Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN),

– Business Size

– A clear statement of whether or not the offeror believes an actual or potential OCI exists.

– Proposal validity for 270 days after closing date of the RFP and

– Names, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses of persons authorized to conduct negotiations, as well as the names of the official authorized to bind the Offeror’s organization, shall be clearly identified

– Most recent company financial statement

(2) Offerors are encouraged not to take exceptions to this Solicitation; however, any exceptions taken to the specifications or terms and conditions of this Solicitation shall be identified in a cover letter and explained in detail in the appropriate section of the technical proposal.

L.2.2 VOLUME II: TECHNICAL PROPOSAL—One Electronic Copy

(1) The technical proposal shall not contain any reference to price and shall be prepared in accordance with the following guidelines and the Technical Proposal Specific Requirements below.

(2) The technical proposal should be written so that management and engineering oriented personnel can make a thorough evaluation and arrive at a sound determination as to whether the proposal meets the requirements of this Solicitation. To this end, the proposal shall be so specific, detailed, and complete as to clearly and fully demonstrate that the prospective Contractor has a thorough understanding of the technical requirements contained in Section C of this Solicitation. The technical proposal shall not exceed 50 pages in its discussion of management, technical, corporate experience, personnel, and facilities, except that additional pages will be allowed for resumes and matrices. Pictures can be separate attachments, not part of the 50 pages.

(3) Statements such as “the Offeror understands,” “will comply with the Statement of Work (SOW),” “standard procedures will be employed,” “well-known techniques will be used” and general paraphrasing of the SOW are considered inadequate. The technical proposal must provide details concerning what the Contractor will do and how it will be done. This includes a full explanation of the techniques, disciplines, and procedures proposed to be followed.

(4) Unnecessarily elaborate brochures or other presentations beyond that sufficient to present a complete and effective proposal are not desired and may be construed as an indication of the Offeror’s lack of cost consciousness.

Elaborate artwork, expensive paper and bindings, or expensive visual and other presentation aids are neither necessary nor desired.

(5) In the event any portion of the technical proposal is written by anyone who is not a bona fide employee of the firm submitting the proposal, a certificate to this effect shall be furnished. It must be signed by a responsible officer of the Offeror and shall show the author’s name, employment capacity, the name of the person’s firm, the relationship of that firm to the Offeror’s, and the portion of the technical proposal he/she wrote.

(6) Technical information previously submitted, if any, will not be considered by the Government; hence, any such information should not be relied upon or incorporated in the technical proposal by reference.

(7) Technical Proposal Specific Requirements: Address the specific requirements of the Technical Proposal for Factor and Element listed below, which will be evaluated in accordance with Section M, of the Solicitation.

Factor 1: Technical Understanding A. Manufacturing Sample* B. Technical Capability/Facilities C. Quality Assurance and Control

Factor 2: Management Capability

A. Reporting and Tracking of Progress, Long Lead Time, and Schedule Impacts B. Organizational Structure and Process C. Sub-Contracting Agreements

*NOTE: The Manufacturing Sample MUST be postmarked by 20 September 2021 to be considered for an award.

Manufacturing Sample delivery address will be provided in accordance with “Receipt of Manufacturing Sample Instructions” below.

L.2.2.1 FACTOR 1: TECHNICAL UNDERSTANDING—SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

A. MANUFACTURING SAMPLE

Receipt of Manufacturing Sample Instructions

In order for an Offeror to receive the Manufacturing Sample instructions, the Offeror must submit its certification information for the latest versions of International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 9001 and Aerospace Quality Standard AS9100, must state its geographic location within 750 driving miles of NSWCDD, Dahlgren, VA, and must be located within the United States.

This information shall be e-mailed to the Contract Specialist, patricia.l.woodhouse@navy.mil, and the Contracting Officer, amy.t.richards@navy.mil. It is recommended, not required, that this information be provided within five (5) days after Solicitation release. If the Manufacturing Sample information is requested after the five (5) days, the Solicitation will not be extended due to a later request. If an Offeror meets the mandatory requirements, the Manufacturing Sample information will be e-mailed to the Offeror. If the Offeror does not meet the mandatory requirements, the Offeror will receive an e-mail stating why the Offeror did not meet the mandatory requirements.

The information will be marked with Distribution Statement D, which limits distribution to DoD Contractors.

After the Government has verified certifications and geographic location, the Offeror will receive a complete drawing package, assembly instructions, and inspection criteria for this Manufacturing Sample. The Offeror shall fabricate, assemble, inspect, and deliver one (1) Manufacturing Sample to NSWCDD. This particular item will allow the Government to recognize the Offeror’s level of experience, skill capacity, and technical understanding. Costs associated with the fabrication, assembly, and delivery of the Manufacturing Sample will not be reimbursed by the Government. Manufacturing Samples may be returned at the Offeror’s request and expense, unless they are destroyed during preaward testing.

The requirements for the Manufacturing Proposal were developed to address the majority of the aspects of the SOW and to provide tangible insight into the Offeror’s understanding and capabilities regarding the Government’s requirements.

B. TECHNICAL CAPABILITY/FACILITIES

Offerors must meet the Mandatory Requirements given at Section C.4 at the time of proposal submission. These Mandatory Requirements shall be maintained throughout the life of any awarded contract.

Offerors shall demonstrate their technical understanding and ability to perform the work described in the SOW established for this contract. Offerors shall address how they meet or exceed the minimum certification requirements established within the SOW. Additionally, the Offeror shall demonstrate its level of competency in rapid machining and manufacturing capabilities.

This Element also addresses the Offeror’s overall resources and compares the ratio of in-house capabilities compared to Sub-Contractor or supplier resources to determine if the Offeror is capable of fabricating and assembling the majority of sheet metal parts in-house. This allows the Government to rate the capabilities of the actual Offeror, and rate the Offeror on the overall capability to meet all requirements described in the SOW.

The Offerors shall describe all facilities, machining, and tooling that will be used for the effort described in the SOW, specifically C.4.1-C.4.3. The Contractor shall address its capability of machining directly from SolidWorks CAD models. This Factor shall address the Offeror’s facilities in relation to how productive it will be towards a rapid prototyping program requirement. Part of rapid prototyping environments include having abilities to change certain specifications “last minute” or conduct “test fits” as the only means to guarantee 100% quality and fit/form/function compatibility before manufacturing and delivery. The Government requires a rapid turnaround of this type of information as prototyping stages can overlap other stages of projects. To reduce as much cost and impacts to scheduling, Offerors shall demonstrate a facility that shows the lowest amount of risk and the greatest ability to support such requirements.

Specific areas the Offerors shall describe are the following:

• Facilities

• Machines

• Tooling

• Fabricate and assemble the majority of sheet metal parts in house

• Manufacture parts with dimensions of up to 25 feet in length

• Manufacture parts weighing up to 2,000 pounds

• Specialized coating capabilities to include phosphate coating and hard coat anodize

• Heat treating processes

• ISO/ASA

• Experience of employees – Numbers of employees with their labor categories and description of training and qualifications.

C. QUALITY ASSURANCE AND CONTROL

The Offerors shall describe a Quality Control Plan and approach that addresses, at a minimum:

• Overall Quality Control: Describe the specific plans and processes that will be implemented to provide quality control of all deliverables (documents as well as hardware), including those provided by Sub-contractors or consultants. Include process flow charts as applicable. Separately describe the specific policies and procedures to be followed to ensure high quality of all services performed, including those performed by Sub-contractors/consultants. This is intended to include policies, plans and processes for both the Offeror and each proposed Sub-contractor.

• Sub-contractor/consultant control policies and procedures (if Sub-contractors/consultants have been proposed.): Specifically address the techniques the Prime Contractor will implement to ensure control over all Sub-contractor and consultant performance. Specifically address technical, schedule, and cost aspects.

Address Sub-contractor/ consultant, Prime Contractor, and Government communication flow.

• Identify the Offeror’s approach to quality assurance, specifically quality assurance plans and inspection tests/reporting to the Government. Identify contingency plans for when parts fail the Government’s inspection report and delivery schedules still have to be met.

L.2.2.2 FACTOR 2: MANAGEMENT CAPABILITY—SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

This Factor addresses the Offeror’s management plan, which should include a broadly qualified team with a coordinated approach to efforts within this contract. The Offeror shall address the staffing, infrastructure, and reporting procedures of its organization.

A. REPORTING AND TRACKING OF PROGRESS, LONG-LEAD-TIME ITEMS, AND SCHEDULE

IMPACTS

The Offeror shall describe how it will maximize coordination and progress reporting during time periods that multiple delivery orders will be issued.

The Offerors shall describe how it will identify long-lead-time items that are procured as part of a Delivery Order and how they will report that to the (TPOC). In addition to CDRL A001 reporting, the Offeror shall describe how it will mitigate issues presented by long-lead-time items.

The Offeror shall discuss its team’s capability to meet all contract progress reporting and invoicing requirements of delivery orders.

B. ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE AND PROCESSES

The Offeror shall provide an organization chart that shows the location of the work within the Offeror’s organization. Offerors shall identify a Single Point of Contact (SPOC) that has insight and influence over cost, schedule, and delivery to maintain communication with the TPOC over the Period of Performance of this contract.

The objective of this is to ensure that proper processes and communication with the TPOC are in place when/if there are any delays in schedule that are not recognized until the manufacturing process begins.

The Offerors shall identify, by name, the Offeror’s technical and contracting points of contact. The Offeror shall define the technical, management, and contracting lines of communication and show the relative position of the Program/Contract manager in the Offeror’s organization.

The Offerors shall describe in detail the SPOC’s responsibilities, authority, as well as his/her and the company’s understanding of and ability to comply with contract provisions, delivery orders, invoicing and progress reporting.

C. SUB-CONTRACTING AGREEMENTS

If Sub-contracting or teaming is proposed, the Offerors shall state the functions the Sub-contractor/team member will perform. The Offeror shall describe its processes and techniques used to manage Sub-contractor performance (technical, schedule, and cost). The Offerors shall address the technical reason for selecting each Sub-contractor/team member and any previous or ongoing working relationships. The Offerors shall provide written Sub-contracting or teaming agreements signed by both the Offeror and planned Sub-contractor or team member(s) showing agreement as to the work areas to be sub-contracted.

L.2.3 VOLUME III: FACTOR 3 PAST PERFORMANCE—One Electronic Copy

(1) The Offeror shall provide three (3) past performance references for the Prime Contractor that reflects recent relevant experience performed within the last five (5) calendar years that demonstrate the ability to handle the scope and breadth of the proposed Task Order.

(2) One past performance reference for each major Sub-contractor shall be provided that reflects recent relevant experience performed within the last five (5) years. A major Sub-contractor is defined as a Sub-contractor proposed to provide ten percent (10%) or more of the full-time equivalents in a given year.

(3) The stated number of Past Performance references shall be treated as maximums. Any additional past performance references that are submitted will not be evaluated.

(4) The Offeror shall include the following items for each past performance reference:

– Contract/Task Order number

– Contract type (e.g., CPFF-term, CPIF-completion, FFP, etc.)

– Period of Performance

– Program name

– Total contract value. If performed as a Sub-contractor, also include the estimated value of support provided.

– Brief description of work performed and how the work is relevant to this task. Bullet format is preferred for this information.

– Valid names and telephone numbers and e-mails for the Procuring Contracting Officer (PCO) and Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).

(5) The Government may also use other information such as Award Fee data and Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) data available from Government sources to evaluate an Offeror’s past performance. The Government reserves the right to limit or expand the number of references it decides to contact and to contact references other than those provided by the Offeror.

(6) If submitting a proposal for subject acquisition as a Prime Contractor, the Offeror is encouraged to include Past Performance reference(s) where they performed as a Prime Contractor. If Sub-contractors are proposed for the subject acquisition, the Offeror is encouraged to include Past Performance reference(s) where it performed as the Prime Contractor and Sub-contracted a portion of the effort.

(7) An Offeror may provide any other information regarding its past performance of contracts similar to this requirement that it would like the Government to consider (limited to five [5] pages). Such information may be in the nature of the following:

(A) Additional information that the Government has readily available, for example, a synopsis of data in the CPARS system;

(B) Information that the Offeror considers essential to the Government’s evaluation of Section M Factors and/or Elements; or

(C) Explanatory information of substandard or poor performance and the corrective actions taken to prevent a recurrence.

(8) Past Performance will be used as both an evaluation Factor and as a source of information for a responsibility determination. Offerors are encouraged to provide information on problems encountered on the identified contracts and the Offeror’s corrective actions taken.

(9) The Government may also use other information such as Product Data Reporting and Evaluation Program (PDREP) data available from Government sources to evaluate an Offeror’s Past Performance. The Government reserves the right to limit or expand the number of references it decides to contact and to contact references other than those provided by the Offeror. Any relevant information relating to rapid delivery or quality of hardware will be evaluated.

L.2.4 VOLUME IV: Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCI) Mitigation Plan—One Electronic Copy (if applicable)

In accordance with Section C and the OCI provisions of this Solicitation, Offerors shall identify any and all conflicts of interest or potential conflicts of interest related to this Solicitation. If it is believed that no conflicts of interest exist, then the Offeror shall clearly state this in its offer cover letter. If OCI issues are present or anticipated, Offerors shall provide details and submit an OCI mitigation plan (one electronic copy) as part of its proposal submission.

The Offeror’s OCI Mitigation Plan shall be provided in a separate volume to the proposal. Elements of an OCI Mitigation Plan may include but are not limited to the following: roles and responsibilities; physical, organizational and/or electronic separation; non-disclosure agreements; OCI training and debriefing statements; restrictions on personnel assigned/transfers; data/documentation separation and control; soft copy documentation control; corporate and Government review; records control; Prime Contractor flow-down policy to Sub-Contractors/Consultants;

and/or recusal from specific tasks for specific Sub-Contractors.

(End of Summary of Changes)