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Section A - Solicitation/Contract Form

AMENDMENT 02

Amendment 02 is hereby issued to revise the answer to Q22 in Amendment 01 in Section A to state: No, the Total Compensation Plan will only be evaluated for the Prime contractor. It will not be reviewed at the subcontractor level.

This amendment transfers the statement "The Small Business subcontracting goal for contracts awarded from this solicitation is 23% of the subcontracted level of effort." from Submission of Proposals in Section L to Subcontracting Plan – Incorporated in Section G.

Also, this amendment corrects the spelling of proposals in Section M.

The deadline for submissions remains unchanged.

AMENDMENT 01

Amendment 01 is hereby issued to answer the following questions and to revise the RFP:

Q1: Is this program a re-competition of an existing effort? if so, can you provide any information on the incumbent performer and/or contract number?

A1: See Part E of the Solicitation Form in Section A of the RFP.

Q2: Will an Interim Top Secret Facility Clearance at the time of submission be acceptable?

A2: A successful offeror shall possess security clearances identified within Section 5.7. Specific task order requirements are not defined at this time; therefore, the contractor shall be prepared to maintain the clearances throughout the term of the contract.

Q3: Will the Government please clarify that the instructions for Section L (2) Volume II - Cost/Price located on page 73 with regard to ratios of Contractor Facility (10%) and Government facility (90%) are correct?

A3: The solicitation is clear on its face.

Q4: Section L.III(2)(b) paragraph 3 (pg. 72) of the solicitation reads “To the extent that an Offeror is proposing a subcontractor on a cost-reimbursement basis, the documentation substantiating the accuracy of the subcontractor’s proposed direct labor rates is also required.” Will the Government confirm that only a subcontractor being proposed on a CPFF basis needs to submit a sealed package?

A4: A sealed package is required of all subcontractors regardless of contract type.

Q5: If the answer to the question above is “yes”, will the Government confirm that the submission instructions for Subcontractors are the same as for the Prime?

A5: The solicitation is clear on its face.

Q6: Are there any minimum percentages that offerors are to propose for our Small Business Subcontracting Plan?

A6: The solicitation is amended to include the following statement to Section L: The Small Business subcontracting goal for contracts awarded from this solicitation is 23% of the subcontracted level of effort.

Q7: FAR 52.219-9 is included in this effort, however the prime contractor is not authorizing any 2nd tier subcontracts under this effort. Will the Government accept a statement from the Prime in our cover letter stating that there are no 2nd tier subcontractors authorized, or would the Government accept a letter from any Large Businesses subcontractor stating that they will not subcontract for effort authorized under any duly executed subcontract?

A7: The solicitation is clear on its face.

Q8: In section L.III (a) on pg. 70, the solicitation reads, “If a subcontractor or subcontractors are proposed, the management approach should address, in terms of scope and percentage of effort, what portion of the solicitation's requirements will be performed by each subcontractor.” Will the government please clarify how the Offeror should present portions to be performed by subcontractors at the IDIQ level without knowing the scope and level of efforts of all the Task Orders under the IDIQ?

A8: The solicitation is clear on its face.

Q9: Is there an anticipated breakdown of clearance requirements (TS-SCI, TS, S,) by labor category and hours that can be shared?

A9: No. The highest level of any task order issued under this program will be TS/SCI.

Q10: Section L, III, (1) (b), page 70/71 of 79, Past Performance. Are Past Performance Questionnaires required? If yes, is there a preferred form?

A10: The Past Performance Information Form (PPIF) is an attachment to the solicitation and is available for download on NECO.

Q11: Section L, III, (1) (c), page 71 of 79, Socio-Economic Plan. “The offeror shall provide targets, expressed as percentages of total contract value, for [list of small business types].” Please confirm that the total contract value itself is not to be included in Volume I in the Socio-Economic Plan.

A11: The total contract value is not to be included in Volume I.

Q12: Section A, B). Please confirm that Federal Express is an acceptable mail option.

A12: Yes

Q13: List of System Suppliers Requested: RFP page 37, Clause H( b)(i), Organizational Conflict of Interest, Warranty Against Existing Conflicts of Interests asks contractors to warrant that they do not have contracts or interests with system suppliers identified in the statement of work of this contract. The SOW does not list any system suppliers.

“(b) (i) The contractor warrants that it and its affiliates do not have any contracts with or any substantial interest in the system suppliers identified in the task order statement of work of this contract, other than those disclosed to the Government and listed in the Section L solicitation provision entitled “Notice of Inclusion of an Organizational Conflict of Interest clause.”.”

A13: The solicitation has been revised.

Q14: Request to Clarify/Revise Clause H, Organizational Conflict of Interest, Definition of “System Suppliers” in H(a)(ii) The definition of “systems suppliers” is unclear. For example, it could appear to prohibit executing contracts at Echelons below OPNAV for similar services that would not create a conflict as a condition of holding the ID/IQ contract. Will the Government clarify its definition to make it clear that analysis of systems in support of the Government (not as a system supplier) is not a conflict, and consider the following revision to the definition to clarify the restriction is only applicable based on actual performance as follows:

“(a) Definitions - In this clause: …

(ii) “System Supplier” means any firm engaged in or having a known or prospective interest in the development and production, or analysis of DCNO N2N6 systems or equipment or programs which are identified in the statement of work of this contract.

A14: The solicitation has been revised.

Q15: Request to Clarify/Revise Clause H (c)(i), Organizational Conflict of Restrictions on Contracting in H(c)(i): We assume that that the limitation of contracting restrictions is limited to restricting contractors from forming contracts and relationships with system suppliers that would be subject to direct review, assessment, or evaluation under task orders issued under this contract. Is this correct?

a. If so, please revise the Section H – OCI Clause language in (c)(i) to state:

“ (c) (i) The contractor agrees that during the term of this contract, and for a period of 24 months thereafter, neither it nor its affiliates shall (1) enter into any contract for supplies, services or materials, related directly supported to the under task orders issued under this contract with the system suppliers; (2) create for themselves any interest in the system suppliers that it has directly reviewed , assessed, or evaluated under task orders performed under this contract; (3) consult or discuss with the system supplier any aspects of work under this contract; or (4) furnish to the United States Government, either as a prime contractor or as a subcontractor any component of a system it has directly worked on supported or had access to non-public, source selection or contractor proprietary information while performing task orders issued under this contract.”

A15: The solicitation has been revised.

Q16: Possible Reversion to OCI Clause and Restrictions Used in Predecessor RFP: In the alternate to changes requested in the previous two questions, would the Government consider reverting to the previous Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCI) clause’s (a) Definitions and (b) Restrictions on Contracting Sections included in the predecessor IDIQ Contract # N00189-13-D-Z031 (excerpted below) in lieu of the H OCI Clause- (a) Definitions and (c)(i) Restrictions on Contracting included in the current RFP. This modification will ensure that limitation of future contracting restrictions are tied to actual performance under specific task orders, and the nature of the restrictions are clearly delineated.

Organizational Conflict of Interest Predecessor IDIQ RFP # N00189-13-R-Z028 “(a) Definitions - In this clause:

(b) Restrictions on Contracting - The Contractor agrees that during the term of this contract, and for a period of 24 months thereafter that:

(i) If the Contractor and any affiliates perform a task order under this contract, neither the Contractor nor its affiliates who performed under the task order shall:

(1) enter into any contract for the provision of services, supplies, or material related to a U.S. Department of Defense program for which the Contractor has provided support under the task order,

(2) create for themselves any interest in the contractors providing services, supplies, or material related to a U.S. Department of Defense program for which the Contractor has provided support under the task order,

(3) consult or discuss any aspect of work under the task order, unless required under the terms of the task order, with contractors providing services, supplies, or material related to a U.S. Department of Defense program for which the Contractor has provided support under the task order, or (4) furnish to the U.S. Government, either as a prime contractor or as a subcontractor, any services, supplies, or material related to a U.S. Department of Defense program for which the Contractor has provided support under the task order, or

(ii) The Contractor further agrees that neither it nor its affiliates under a given task order will conduct a review nor make recommendations under the task order concerning any services, supplies, or material which is the product of work performed by the Contractor or its affiliates under any other contract.”

A16: The solicitation has been revised based on the previous questions.

Q17: Section A and Section L: Due to the need for hard copy delivery and to avoid excessive costs for overnight/weekend delivery rates and ensure that responders have access to the full solicitation period, would the government please consider extending the submission deadline to February 28th?

A17: The solicitation has been revised to so that the closing date is extended to 28 February 2018.

Q18: Page 48, Personnel Qualifications clause – States that the government will review resumes. Will this review be completed at the task order (TO) level and will this be required for ALL personnel on the contract?

A18: The solicitation has been revised to remove section b of clause 5252.237-9401.

Q19: Page 77, Section M(1),Evaluation criteria – Will the government consider making the Non-price evaluation “significantly” more important than the price evaluation?

A19: No.

Q20: Section L – Volume II requirements – States that offerors must provide cost and pricing information for each time period listed in Section B. Section B lists both a 60-month time period and the five, single year sections. Which is preferred?

A20: The offeror should breakdown their offer by year for a total of 60 months.

Q21: Page 16, Section 5.5, Minimum Qualification. The first paragraph states 3 levels of Technical LCATs but only 2 are listed. Would the government please define the 3rd level?

A21: The solicitation has been amended to state 2 levels of Technical LCATs.

Q22: Page 78 of 79, Section M – Evaluation Factors For Award, Paragraph 2: FAR 52.222-46 is a requirement for the Prime Contractor. Does the Government also require a Total Compensation Plan from the Subcontractors?

A22: Yes. No, the Total Compensation Plan will only be evaluated for the Prime contractor. It will not be reviewed at the subcontractor level.

Q23: On RFP Page 31 under SECURITY ADMINISTRATION; it has been mentioned that we need to Submit this information in Proposal. So do we need to submit this for all Subcontractors. Also do we need to submit DD Form 254 along with Proposal.

A23: The solicitation is clear on its face.

Q24: Is it mandatory to have subcontractors to bid this project. If not; then whose information we need to submit under Security Administration.

A24: Subcontractors are not mandatory, but a Socio-Economic Plan is required per Section L.

Q25: Will the Government accept mailed Proposals from Fedex? If not, will the Government please list the courier service that is approved for Proposal delivery?

A25: Fedex is acceptable.

Q26: Physical Delivery (p. 68 and p. 2). The solicitation calls for physical delivery of Hard Copy Offers, yet notes that the Contracting Office is located on a secured compound such that only personnel with current DoD Common Access Cards (CACs) or appropriate military credentials can access the compound. The solicitation further prohibits hand-carried proposals as well as drop-offs outside the compound.

Would the Government consider amending the Solicitation to accept electronic submissions of Offers, either by email or via a secured large file upload service?

Barring this, could the Government please confirm that the submission address as provided on page 2 is sufficient for the use of overnight/express mail freight services such as FedEx, UPS, or DHL:

FLC Norfolk, Contracting Dept., Philadelphia Office

RFP#N0018918RZ017

Attn: Helen Tyson, Code 260.3E 700 Robbins Ave, Bldg. 2B Philadelphia, PA 19111-5083

A26: Electronic submissions are not permitted. The address listed in the solicitation is sufficient for freight services.

Q27: Electronic Data Support. For the purpose of pricing data comparison between competing offers, will the Government supply an Excel template in standardized format to support easy roll-up of proposals?

A27: A template will not be supplied.

Q28: Minimum Qualifications (5.5, p. 16ff). The labor categories minimum qualifications section details experience requirements but no educational or certification requirements. Are any degrees or certifications required for these positions?

A28: The solicitation is clear on its face.

Q29: Far 22.12 applicability Does FAR 22.12 apply to this work? Will the government provide the longevity dates/years of service for incumbent personnel?

A29: FAR 22.12 is not applicable.

Q30: Phase-In period. How much time, if any, does the Government anticipate between award and start of performance?

A30: Award is anticipated by mid May 2018, then the individual task orders will be competed among the MAC awardees. Performance on the first batch of task orders is anticipated to begin 30 August 2018.

Q31: OCI. In which volume should the contractor volunteer any Organizational Conflict of Interest warranties, potential conflicts and/or mitigation plans? Is this section subject to any page limit?

A31: Where required, offerors shall submit an OCI mitigation plan in which the quoter should explain how it intends to avoid, neutralize or mitigate any possible conflicts of interest. Under the task orders, support may entail access to and/or producing information that is not publicly available and result in development of Navy Enterprise guiding principles for use and implementation. At a minimum, responses should address all the aforementioned areas and any other potential Organization Conflicts of Interest (OCIs) identified as a result of performing under the task order; and a resultant mitigation plan should be provided for all identified OCIs.

Q32: Other requirements. Are there any other requirements of the solicitation?

A32: The solicitation is clear on its face.

Q33: Page 13 of 79, Section 4.16 of the RFP states: "The contractor shall provide analytical expertise and support to government personnel in evaluating capabilities, program and end-to-end assessments for Cyber / Information Operations / Information Assurance / PKI/TIS/COMSEC / Computer". Question: The description appears to be truncated. Can the government provide a complete description of this Task?

A33: The PWS has been revised to the following: The contractor shall provide analytical expertise and support to government personnel in evaluating capabilities, program and end-to-end assessments for Cyber / Information Operations / Information Assurance / PKI/TIS/COMSEC / Computer Network Defense / Electronic Warfare. Contractor shall provide assistance with policy drafting, revision and compliance support and support for cross domain solution, identity management, and Defense IA/ Security Accreditation Working Group (DSWAG) items / actions.

Q34: Page 68 of 79, Section I of the RFP states: “Hand-carried proposals are not permitted. The Contracting Office is located on a secured compound. Only personnel with current DoD Common Access Cards (CACs) or appropriate military credentials will be able to access the compound. There will be no ability to drop off the proposals outside the compound.” Question: If the Offeror is able to access the compound with a current CAC or appropriate military credentials, would a hand-delivery become permissible? If allowed, can the Government provide the street address for hand-delivery?

A34: Hand delivery is not permitted

Q35: Page 68 of 79, Section I of the RFP states: “Hand-carried proposals are not permitted. The Contracting Office is located on a secured compound. Only personnel with current DoD Common Access Cards (CACs) or appropriate military credentials will be able to access the compound. There will be no ability to drop off the proposals outside the compound.” Question: Is delivery via a commercial delivery service such as Fedex required?

A35: Offerors may use any delivery service including US Mail.

Q36: Page 70 of 79, Section II.5 of the RFP states: "Volume I, “Non-Cost Proposal,” is limited to a maximum of 30 pages in length inclusive of any charts, diagrams, and/or other graphics. Each “page” is defined as one sheet, 8 ½” x 11”, with at least one inch margins on all sides, using a font with a point size of 10 or greater (e.g., "Times New Roman" style with 10 point font)." Question: May graphics and tables be in a font size smaller than 10 point as long as they remain legible (recommend 8.5 point font for graphics and 9 point font for tables)?

A36: The solicitation is clear on its face.

Q37: Page 70 of 79, Section III.1.a of the RFP states: "If a subcontractor or subcontractors are proposed, the management approach should address, in terms of scope and percentage of effort, what portion of the solicitation's requirements will be performed by each subcontractor. Team members other than the offeror are considered proposed subcontractors to the offeror." Question: Is "percentage of effort" measured in hours or dollars?

A37: “Percentage of effort” is measured in hours.

Q38: Page 71 of 79, Section III.1.b of the RFP states: "The offeror should complete a “Past Performance Information Form” for each reference submitted. The form is an attachment to the solicitation. The forms will count toward the Volume I page limit described above. For additional information regarding a particular reference beyond that which will fit on the form, the offeror may continue on additional sheets of paper. Such continuation sheet(s) for submitted references will count toward the page limit for Volume I. Only a single set of up to three references shall be submitted." Question: May the Past Performance Information Form be adjusted to match general proposal formatting requirements (e.g. 1” margin)?

A38: Yes.

Q39: Page 71 of 79, Section III.1.c. of the RFP states: "If the offeror fails to provide targets for the contract and/or any of the seven socio-economic factors, the offeror's proposal will be evaluated at zero percent and/or zero dollars for the contract and/or any socio-economic factor for which a target is not provided." Question: Are offerors required to propose a target greater than zero for all seven socio-economic factors for their proposal submission to be compliant?

A39: The solicitation is clear on its face.

Q40: The Past Performance Information Form (PPIF) states “Total dollar amount for this effort during the past five (5) years: (For ordering vehicles, show both the annual estimated contract amount and the amount of orders actually performed):” and states to “Show calendar year and dollars”. Additionally, the last section of the PPIF also requests the annual dollar value of all subcontracts. Question: Can the annual estimated contract and subcontract amounts and the amounts of orders actually performed be shown in contract years (base and any options years) instead of calendar years?

A40: Yes

Q41: Given the existing N2N6 MAC and it’s similarities to the current solicitation, would the Government consider leveling the playing field by releasing at the minimum the SOW and Level of Effort (LOE) of the individual task orders awarded under the current MAC to provide new offerors equal access to the nature of the work as current N2N6 incumbents currently possess?

A41: No.

Also, the following language has been added to Submission of Proposals in Section L:

In addition to the original and copies for each volume requested above, the offeror shall provide a CD/DVD containing the complete .pdf versions of the proposals. Specifically with regard to Volume II, the offeror shall provide their cost breakdown as part of their Cost/Price Proposal in a spreadsheet format compatible with Microsoft Excel 2007 or 2010.

Note: In the event of a discrepancy between the hardcopy and the CD copy, the hard copy shall take precedence.

The deadline for submitting proposals is extended to on or before close of business (4:30 PM EST) on 28 February 2018.

SOLICITATION FORM

A.) Proposals are due on or before close of business (4:30 PM EST) on 26 28 February 2018.

B.) Proposals shall be sent to the Fleet Logistics Center (FLC) Norfolk, Contracting Department, Philadelphia Office as follows:

FLC Norfolk, Contracting Dept., Philadelphia Office

RFP#N0018918RZ017

Attn: Helen Tyson, Code 260.3E 700 Robbins Ave, Bldg. 2B Philadelphia, PA 19111-5083

C.) The point of contact for this solicitation is:

Helen Tyson

(215) 697-9653 Helen.tyson@navy.mil

D.) All questions about this requirement should be submitted to Helen Tyson in writing to the email address listed above by 2:00PM EST on 06 February 2018.

E.) This requirement is a follow-on to the following multiple award contracts:

N00189-13-D-Z031 – Booz Allen Hamilton N00189-13-D-Z032 – Engility, LLC N00189-13-D-Z033 – Gemini Industries, Inc.

N00189-13-D-Z034 – Mantech Advanced Systems International N00189-13-D-Z035 – Serco, Inc.

N00189-13-D-Z036 – Whitney, Bradley & Brown, Inc.

Section B - Supplies or Services and Prices

Lot

Management Support Services

CPFF

Management Support Services in support of the Deputy Chief of Naval Operations, Information Warfare(DCNO N2/N6) to facilitate Warfighting, Manpower and Business transformation initiatives in accordance with the Performance Work Statement in Section C. The IDIQ ordering period is 60 months from 29 August 2018 or date of award, whichever is later.

FOB: Destination

MILSTRIP: NOPNAVN2N61746

PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER: NOPNAVN2N61746

NET AMT

Lot

Management Support Services

COST

Estimated Travel and ODCs in support of CLIN 0001. NTE. For purposes of this proposal, the offeror should enter $1,575,000 for this line item, PLUS applicable G&A. The IDIQ ordering period is 60 months from 29 August 2018 or date of award, whichever is later.

FOB: Destination

ESTIMATED COST

Lot

Contract Data Requirements

CPFF

In support of CLIN 0001. Data requirements are detailed in the PWS, Exhibit A and will be further specified in individual task orders issued under this contract and on DD1423 (Contract Data Requirements Lists) included in those task orders. This CLIN is not separately priced (NSP).

NET AMT

SECTION B

DATA LINE ITEM (NOT SEPARATELY PRICED) (OCT 1992)

Contractor data to be furnished is in accordance with DD Form 1423, Exhibit A.

LEVEL OF EFFORT (COST TYPE CONTRACT) (MULTIPLE AWARD IDIQ) (SEP 2015)

(a) This contract is one of a set of Multiple Award Contracts (MAC). The Estimated Total Hours to be ordered under this MAC program during the program’s ordering period is based upon the following level of effort:

*See section C for labor category descriptions. Task order level of effort will be determined at the task order level.

(b) For the purposes of paragraph (e) below, the Estimated Total Hours shall be the number of hours associated with the base ordering period as increased by the number of hours associated with any exercised option ordering periods.

(c) The Estimated Total Hours include overtime and subcontracting hours but exclude holidays, sick leave, vacation days and other absences.

(d) CPFF task orders resulting from task order solicitations may be either term or completion type. The number of hours expended per month under each resulting term-type task order shall be commensurate with the pursuit of performance of the task order’s statement of work, provided that such fluctuation does not result in the utilization of the task order hours prior to the expiration of the task order. The number of hours for any labor category may be utilized by the contractor for any other labor category if necessary in performance of the contract.

For CPFF term-type task orders, the number of hours identified in the task order level-of-effort (including any hours to be performed by a subcontractor) shall be considered against the MAC program’s Estimated Total Hours. For CPFF completion-type task orders, the hours proposed (including any hours to be performed by a subcontractor) shall be considered against the MAC program’s Estimated Total Hours. For any resultant fixed-price task orders, the hours proposed (including any hours to be performed by a subcontractor) shall be considered against the MAC program’s Estimated Total Hours.

(e) The Contracting Officer may place orders in excess of the MAC program’s Estimated Total Hours until the MAC program’s total estimated cost has been expended. The Contracting Officer may also place orders in excess of the MAC program’s total estimated cost until the MAC program’s Estimated Total Hours have been expended. In no event, however, will the Contracting Officer, pursuant to this paragraph (e), place orders in excess of the MAC program’s Estimated Total hours if the Contracting Officer has placed orders in excess of the MAC program’s total estimated cost. Nor will the Contracting Officer, pursuant to this paragraph (e), place orders in excess of the MAC program’s total estimated cost if the Contracting Officer has placed orders in excess of the MAC program’s Estimated Total Hours. The Contracting Officer may extend the MAC contracts’ periods in order to place orders up to the MAC program’s total estimated cost and the Estimated Total Hours.

(f) If at any time during this contract the contractor expends in excess of 85% of the available estimated manhours of direct labor (at the individual contract and task order levels), the contractor shall immediately notify the Contracting Officer in writing. 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 Cost” and/or “Limitation of Funds.”

(g) It is understood and agreed that for each CPFF task order issued under this contract, the number of hours and the total dollar amount for each labor category specified in the task order are estimates only and shall not limit the use of hours or dollar amounts in any labor category which may be required and provided for under an individual task order. Accordingly, in the performance of any CPFF task order, the contractor shall be allowed to adjust the quantity of labor hours provided for within labor categories specified in the order provided that in so performing the contractor shall not in any event exceed the ceiling price restrictions of any order, including modifications thereof.

LEVEL OF EFFORT - TASK ORDER PERFORMANCE

It is understood and agreed that for each CPFF task order issued under this contract, the number of hours and the total dollar amount for each labor category specified in any task order issued under this contract are estimates only and shall not limit the use of hours or dollar amounts in any labor category which may be required and provided for under an individual task order. Accordingly, in the performance of any CPFF task order, the contractor shall be allowed to adjust the quantity of labor hours provided for within labor categories specified in the order provided that in so performing the contractor shall not in any event exceed the ceiling price restrictions of any order, including modifications thereof.

PAYMENT OF FIXED FEE UNDER CPFF TASK ORDERS (CPFF MULTIPLE AWARD IDIQ) (SEP 2015)

(a) This contract is one of a set of Multiple Award Contracts (MAC). The fixed-fees established in the individual contracts are estimates only. The total Fixed Fee to be paid under any individual contract is the sum of the Fixed-Fees identified in any resultant CPFF task orders awarded to the individual contract holder. Fixed-price task orders do not impact the total fixed-fee to be paid under this clause.

(b) For CPFF task orders, the Government shall make monthly payments at the fixed fee payout rate established in accordance with paragraphs (1) and (2) below, for each task order direct labor hour invoiced by the contractor. The CPFF task order fixed-fee and fixed-fee payout rates shall be established as follows:

(1) Non-Competitive CPFF Task Orders - The fixed fee payout rate for non-competitive task orders to be paid under any individual task order will be the hourly fee rate determined by dividing MAC solicitation’s Estimated Total Hours by the individual contractor’s proposed fixed fee for the award of the MAC contract. The task order fixed-fee shall be calculated by multiplying the task order level of effort by the below hourly fixed-fee payout rates –

* Represents the fixed fee proposed/negotiated for the year specified under CLIN 0001 **Represents the total estimated level of effort for the year specified under CLIN 0001 ***Represents the fixed fee divided by the estimated level of effort for the year specified under CLIN 0001

(2) Competitive CPFF Task Orders – The fixed-fee for competitive task orders shall be established by the competitive solicitation process. The maximum fixed fee percentage an individual contractor shall quote in response to any competitive CPFF task order solicitation is the fixed fee percentage that contractor proposed for the award of the MAC contract calculated in the same manner used for the proposal for the contract. However, the contractor is free to propose a lower fee percentage rate than that contractor proposed for the award of the MAC contract. The fixed fee payout rate under each competitive CPFF task orders shall be calculated by dividing the proposed fixed fee amount for that task order by the task order’s estimated level of effort.

If substantially fewer than the estimated hours established in any task order are employed in the performance of that task order, then the fixed fee amount for the task order shall be equitably reduced to reflect the reduction of work.

(d) All payments shall be in accordance with the provisions of FAR 52.216-8, “Fixed Fee,” and FAR 52.216-7, “Allowable Cost and Payment.” The total of all such payments shall not exceed eighty-five (85%) percent of the fixed fee specified under each applicable delivery/task order. Any balance of fixed fee due the contractor shall be paid to the Contractor, and any over-payment of fixed fee shall be repaid to the Government by the Contractor, or otherwise credited to the Government at the time of final payment.

Section C - Descriptions and Specifications

PWS

PERFORMANCE-BASED WORK STATEMENT

Professional Management Support Services for OPNAV N2/N6

1. INTRODUCTION

1.1. The Deputy Chief of Naval Operations, Information Warfare (DCNO N2/N6) requires management support services to facilitate Warfighting, Manpower and Business transformation initiatives. The services are for strategic, operational & tactical level support regarding current and future Requirements Generation/Capability Development: Programmatic, Budgeting, Cost-Control: Strategic Governance and, Policy initiatives.

2. BACKGROUND

2.1. The DCNO N2/N6 organization is responsible for exercising Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) responsibility for matters related to information, command and control (C2), networks, cyber, intelligence, space, electronic warfare (EW), and maritime domain awareness (MDA); the Information Warfare Corps (IWC); and oceanography and knowledge of the environment. Specific mission areas:

2.1.1. Establish Navy strategy, policy, and guidance relative to Information Warfare.

2.1.2. Enable Navy’s information warfare through planning and programming in support of the program objectives memorandum (POM). Serves as resource sponsor for Information Warfare to include Navy C4ISR; cyber; EW; MDA; space and naval oceanography-related systems and programs, and for procuring Navy networks, communications systems and infrastructure pathways, enterprise IM, IT, IA services, EW, and space capabilities. Also serve as the National Intelligence Program (NIP) resource sponsor and Military Intelligence Program (MIP) component manager for Navy intelligence capabilities.

2.1.3. Serve as Director of Naval Intelligence (DNI), the uniformed head of the Naval service intelligence elements and the Navy's senior official within the defense and national intelligence communities regarding intelligence authorities and responsibilities established in federal law, executive orders, and regulations.

2.1.4. Serve as the DON Deputy CIO (Navy) to strengthen, align, and integrate Information Management (IM)/Information Technology (IT) and Cyberspace efforts across the Navy Enterprise. In partnership with the DON CIO, develop IM/IT strategy and policy, assess compliance, and implement process improvements. Co-Chair the DON Enterprise Information Governance Board (IGB) and ensure alignment of service governing structures. Responsible for the Navy Information Enterprise across Resource Sponsor IM/IT portfolios. Serve as the single service lead and final Functional Area Manager (FAM) approval authority within the Navy, for IT portfolio management and investments. Review, assess and align all IM/IT POM submissions to ensure maximum IM/IT return on Investments. Direct Navy IT Information Assurance, Enterprise Architecture, and IT Standards, policy, governance, and compliance activities.

2.1.5. Enable Navy’s information warfare through foreign intelligence assessment. Manage aspects of intelligence assessment throughout DON and be responsible for threat analyses and the documentation and advocacy of related intelligence collection requirements. Serve as the sole authority for validation of intelligence assessments of foreign threat, doctrine, strategy, policy, and foreign technical developments and capabilities that inform and influence DON policy formulation, weapon's development, and acquisition process.

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2.1.6.

2.1.7. Facilitate information warfare through the coordination of foreign intelligence exchanges and hosting for foreign naval attachés.

2.1.8. Coordinate matters related to information, command and control (C2), networks, cyber, intelligence, space, electronic warfare (EW), and maritime domain awareness (MDA); the Information Warfare Corps (IWC); and oceanography and knowledge of the environment with other services and agencies.

2.2. The following are the specific functions of N2/N6 Divisions and Branches:

2.2.1. Principal advisor on staff operations, strategic communications, strategic engagement, and outreach matters planned and executed by the Office of DCNO for Information Warfare to include the Department of the Navy Deputy Chief Information Officer (CIO).

2.2.2. Approve and oversee development of Data Technical Baselines (DTB) and set requirements for current and future information interoperability and human-machine teaming.

2.2.3. Provide direction and oversight of N2/N6 corporate functions.

2.2.3.1. Develop, implement, and manage strategic plans and policies and provide programming support for personnel (active, reserve and civilian) and training and education programs within the IWC.

2.2.4. Serves as Oceanographer of the Navy; Navigator of the Navy; Director, Task Force Climate Change; Naval Deputy to Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere; and Naval deputy to Administrator of National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

2.2.5. Lead integration and delivery of concepts, strategies, capabilities, networks, programs and initiatives to elevate information to a core Navy warfighting capability and ensures competitive information power advantage for the future Navy.

2.2.5.1. Advance the information warfare strategy to support Navy strategic planning.

2.2.5.2. Serve as the senior resource advisor to N2/N6 for all resource functions under the PPBE system.

2.2.5.3. Principal advisor for communications, protected transport, spectrum, networks, enterprise assurance, cyber defense capabilities, Command and Control Programs, and IW Command Platforms.

2.2.5.4. Lead and coordinate full spectrum ISR capability development, implementation, resource sponsorship, and portfolio management to integrate and optimize capabilities across the naval information enterprise.

2.2.5.5. Lead, advocate for, and coordinate full spectrum cyber, space sensing and GEOINT, EW, IO, SIGINT capability development, implementation, resource sponsorship, and portfolio management to integrate and optimize capabilities across the naval information enterprise.

2.2.5.6. Serve as the Navy’s office of primary responsibility for fusing data, information, intelligence, and knowledge supporting the full range of Navy missions.

2.2.6. Advise and assist the Director of Naval Intelligence on matters pertaining to his or her responsibilities as the principal intelligence officer in the Navy. Serve as Director, Office of the DoD Executive Agent for Maritime Domain Awareness;

2.2.7. Provide administrative and clerical support to the DCNO, A/DCNO and front office staff.

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3. SCOPE

3.1. The contractor shall provide analytical, technical, programmatic and financial support services of short and long term duration, or that require unique Naval Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) and Space experience that cannot be supported by the existing federal workforce.

3.2. The focus of the services required under this contract is divided into two types:

3.2.1. Executive Level, to include the following task areas:

3.2.1.1. Short-term projects that will normally be completed in a short duration defined as being 1-12 weeks with a specific product as an output.

3.2.1.2. Special studies on a specific topic where existing data may, or may not, be available therefore the contractor may be required to perform the research, analysis, and provide the report as the end product. The contractor shall:

3.2.1.2.1. Define the situation being studied,

3.2.1.2.2. Describe the methodology for approaching the situation,

3.2.1.2.3. Gather and analyze the data,

3.2.1.2.4. Explain the resultant data in detail, to include summarizing the analysis/conclusion.

3.2.1.3. Strategic planning and analyses to include reports on a specific topic created using existing data that requires analysis. The contractor shall:

3.2.1.3.1. Perform the research, analysis and provide the report as the end product.

3.2.1.4. High-level briefings are defined as preparation and/or relaying of information to high-level Navy, DoD, Joint, Federal, Allied, Coalition or Congressional personnel on a specific topic created using existing data. The work entails preparing power point briefings and providing those briefings, either in person or via electronic and/or hard copy means, as required by the individual task order. The contractor shall be responsible for its content and administrative preparation. The government will provide the contractor with guidelines on the content and be the final approval authority before the brief/presentation is given.

3.2.2. Basic Level, to include the following task areas:

3.2.2.1. Analysis of a specific topic using existing data.

3.2.2.2. Operational and technical assessment of Information Warfare (IW) capabilities and the support of internal N2/N6 Information Technology systems. The contractor shall:

3.2.2.2.1. Provide function and subject matter expertise to assist the government in determining the operational requirements,

3.2.2.2.2. Analyze and develop IW metrics and operations to enhance information throughput.

3.2.2.2.3. Provide information to support the government in the prioritization of resources, and provide analysis to government personnel to resolve divergent requirements.

3.2.2.2.4.

3.2.2.2.5. Conduct system administrator functions and web site development/support for designated N2/N6 systems.

3.2.2.3. Review of programs resourced by N2/N6. Utilizing existing Planning, Programming, Budgeting and Execution (PPBE) systems and databases, the contractor shall develop, coordinate, track, and report on requirements, milestones, and progress.

3.2.2.4. Gather and manage the data, perform data analysis, and explain the resultant data in detail.

3.2.2.5. Gather information, analyze, and identify alternatives to be offered in determining best business practices and lessons learned that may be applied to the Navy Enterprise, to include the Navy’s transformational efforts.

3.2.2.6. Provide requirements analysis for the transformation and modernization of warfighting, system integration, interoperability and enterprise solutions that adhere to the common framework and operational concept.

3.2.2.7. Produce informational reports on international, inter-agency, and industry partners with whom Executive level engagements are conducted where existing data may or may not be available.

3.2.2.8. Provide analysis of intelligence products and services. Examples of intelligence products and services include Human Intelligence (HUMINT), cyber, and counter-intelligence.

4. TASKS

4.1.1.1.

The contractor shall provide administrative support as necessary to facilitate current and future N2/N6 operations to include event planning, on-site coordination, post-event activities and working group attendance.

4.1.1.2.

The contractor shall provide support by reviewing processes, organizational structures, and ongoing efficiency efforts at the corporate, individual command and activity levels. The services are for strategic and operational level support regarding current and future initiatives, in the following areas:

4.1. Enterprise Transformation—The contractor shall support N2/N6 initiatives to foster efficiency and effectiveness in resource utilization through implementation of select initiatives across the Navy enterprise.

The contractor shall be current in the area of expertise related to the position by maintaining the technical capability and expert knowledge necessary to provide support over a broad range of acquisition management activities to include system engineering tasks.

Initiatives may include enterprise voice (fixed and mobile); portal remediation; consolidation of application/server/network/data centers; enterprise licensing for applications; Manpower, Personnel Training and Education (MPT&E); and human capital efforts.

Areas of analysis and support may include funding, schedule, performance, Return on Investment (ROI), status, policy development, and asset inventory verification.

4.2. DON Deputy CIO Policy Support—The contractor shall support N2/N6 government personnel in centralized coordination of enterprise Information Management/Information Technology policy, planning, governance, and investment to provide a competitive information advantage in Warfighting and Enterprise Infrastructure Environment mission areas. This policy governance extends to all Navy IT and communication networks, including National Security Systems (NSS), as defined in the Clinger Cohen Act of 1996 and confirmed as applicable to DoD by DoD Directive 4630.5.

4.3.

The contractor shall support management and coordination of Federal, DoD, DON, and Navy IM/IT governing body activities.

The contractor shall support management of Navy customer Global Information Grid (GIG) Waiver requests and delivering to the DOD CIO GIG Waiver Panel for adjudication.

Topics covered by this policy governance include: weapons systems; intelligence systems; cryptologic systems ; command & control, communications, and computer (C4) systems; Information Assurance; Joint, Allied/Coalition and Navy International Programs Office Integration and Interoperability policies; and all infrastructure programs plus applications and local capabilities. Provide support for the management of the increased influx of data collected as part of the CIO functions.

4.4. Strategy / Roadmap Development and Integration—The contractor shall assist in the development of new strategy/roadmaps and provide support for the revision of existing strategy and roadmap.

Support shall include proposed strategic messaging, N2/N6 stakeholder engagement facilitation, external outreach and event management, speech and presentation development, media relations and monitoring and the development and ongoing management of a state-of-the-art N2/N6 NIPRnet Web site.

The contractor shall map the alignment of N2/N6 portfolio assessment and programming with established OPNAV priorities to identify gaps to N2/N6 government personnel, overlaps, and return on investment.

4.5. Navy and Joint Service Warfare Requirements and Program Support—The contractor shall provide a broad range of programmatic support to the N2/N6 Government Personnel to office include: capital planning, database management, technical analysis, assessment, assistance in policy formulation. In general, the contractor shall prepare briefs, information papers, and attend meetings that assist N2/N6 government personnel in identifying, assessing, prioritizing, validating and adjudicating military capabilities and requirements.

4.6. Governance—The contractor shall support the creation/modification of governance procedures to manage and synchronize the efforts of the Navy’s Functional Area Managers (FAMs) and Echelon II Command Information Officers (CIOs) in support of Navy enterprise governance.

The contractor shall support N2/N6 in its role as FAM lead, specifically in the areas of Enterprise Services, Command and Control, Intelligence and Weapons Planning. Tasks include Integrated Enterprise wide Portfolio Management Process, Process Evaluation and annual review, Application and System Rationalization, Business Case Analysis for IT acquisitions in excess of pre-determined thresholds, IT Approval Request process for acquisition, portfolio management and governance.

4.7. Architecture—The contractor shall assist in the development of a Navy enterprise architecture and data strategy, aligned to the GIG, for transition of Navy IT to complement and enable the Joint Information Environment so that users have access to information, have confidence in the pedigree of information, and have the ability to utilize, manipulate, make visible, and disseminate data and information across the Navy and Joint enterprises.

The contractor shall work closely with Navy and joint programs to ensure policy compliance and alignment with strategy and operational frameworks to meet the Navy and Joint needs.

4.8. Data Strategy—The contractor shall assist the government in compiling information which will support the implementation of the DoD Data Management Strategy, for the creation of appropriate Communities of Interest (COIs) to address cross-organization data sharing issues. The work will promote the use of COI-defined artifacts (e.g.