Solicitation Amendment - N0018926R31060002.pdf

SECTION

15A. NAME AND

ADDRESS

OF OFFEROR

SOLICITATION, OFFER, AND AWARD 1. This Contract is a Rated Order under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) - Code of Federal Regulations - at 15 CFR 700.

RATING PAGE OF PAGES

2. CONTRACT NUMBER 3. SOLICITATION NUMBER 4. TYPE OF SOLICITATION 5. DATE ISSUED 6. REQUISITION/PURCHASE NUMBER

CODE7. ISSUED BY 8. ADDRESS OFFER TO (If other than item 7)

NOTE: In sealed bid solicitations "offer" and "offeror" mean "bid" and "bidder".

SOLICITATION

9. Sealed offers in original and copies for furnishings the supplies or services in the Schedule will be received at the place specified in item 8, or if hand carried, in the depository located in until local time

CAUTION - LATE Submissions, Modifications, and Withdrawals: See Section L, Provision Number 52.214-7 or 52.215-1. All offers are subject to all terms and conditions contained in this solicitation.

10. FOR

INFORMATION

CALL:

A. NAME B. TELEPHONE (NO COLLECT CALLS)

AREA CODE NUMBER EXTENSION

C. EMAIL ADDRESS

11. TABLE OF CONTENTS

(X) DESCRIPTION PAGE(S) (X) SECTION PAGE(S)DESCRIPTION

A B C D E F G H

I

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K

L

M EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD

INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS, AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS

REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS AND OTHER

STATEMENTS OF OFFERORS

PART IV - REPRESENTATIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS

LIST OF ATTACHMENTS

PART III - LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS

CONTRACT CLAUSESSOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM

SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/WORK STATEMENT

PACKAGING AND MARKING

INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

NOTE: Item 12 does not apply if the solicitation includes the provisions at 52.214-16, Minimum Bid Acceptance Period.

OFFER (Must be fully completed by offeror)

12. In compliance with the above, the undersigned agrees, if this offer is accepted within calendar days (60 calendar days unless a different period is inserted by the offeror) from the date for receipt of offers specified above, to furnish any or all items upon which prices are offered at the set opposite each item, delivered at the designated point(s), within the time specified in the schedule.

13. DISCOUNT FOR PROMPT PAYMENT

(See Section I, Clause Number 52.232-8)

14. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS

(The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments to the SOLICITATION for offerors and related documents numbered and dated):

10 CALENDAR DAYS (%) 20 CALENDAR DAYS (%) 30 CALENDAR DAYS (%) CALENDAR DAYS (%)

DATEAMENDMENT NUMBERAMENDMENT NUMBER DATE

CODE FACILITY 16. NAME AND THE TITLE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN OFFER

(Type or print)

15B. TELEPHONE NUMBER

AREA CODE NUMBER EXTENSION

15C. CHECK IF REMITTANCE ADDRESS IS

DIFFERENT FROM ABOVE - ENTER

SUCH ADDRESS IN SCHEDULE.

17. SIGNATURE 18. OFFER DATE

AWARD (To be completed by Government)

19. ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS NUMBERED 20. AMOUNT 21. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION

22. AUTHORITY FOR USING OTHER THAN FULL OPEN COMPETITION UNDER THE

UNITED STATES CODE AT:

10 U.S.C. 3204(a) ( )41 U.S.C. 3304(a)

24. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 7)

26. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

IMPORTANT - Award will be made on this Form, or on Standard Form 26, or by other authorized official written notice.

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

Previous edition is unusable

23. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN

(4 copies unless otherwise specified)

25. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

27. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

(Signature of Contracting Officer)

28. AWARD DATE

CODE

ITEM

STANDARD FORM 33 (REV. 12/2022)

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.214 (c)

SEALED BID (IFB) INVITATION FOR BID

NEGOTIATED (RFP) REQUEST FOR

PROPOSAL

(Hour) (Date)

PART I - THE SCHEDULE PART II - CONTRACT CLAUSES

Section A - Solicitation/Contract Form

VAMOSC

This solicitation is issued under the authority of FAR 16.5 under the Seaport program of multiple award IDIQ contracts. Only SeaPort MAC holders are eligible to participate in this solicitation process.

Questions:

1 RFQ, Section A, Step Two, Page 3 states "upon the completion of Step One, the Contracting Officer will request the following information detailed in Sections L and M fo the RFQ from viable competitors." Does the Government have an anticipated date when they intend to notify offeror's of their ability to submit Step Two?

A:No

2 RFQ, Section L, Section II. Requirements for Quote Content, Paragraph (5), page 50 Page Limitations states "Volume I, "Non-price Quote," is limited to a maximum of 10 pages in length inclusive of any charts, diagrams, and/or other graphics. Further, Section III. Quote Content, page 50 states that Volume I is inclusive of the Performance Approach, Past Performance, and Socio-Economic Plan. This is a lot of information to try to fit within 10 pages. Would the Government consider increasing the page limitation to 20 pages?

A:See updated solicitation

3 Please confirm whether the Government provides all required development software licenses (including database, development, BI, and middleware tools) or whether contractors are expected to furnish any developer software licenses.

A:The government will provide all required software licenses.

4 RFQ, Section L, Contractor Questions, Page 49 states "all questions from contractors concerning Step One to the RFQ must be received in writing…on 7 MAY 2026". Will there be another question period for Step Two?

A:No

5 Section A states the Step One submission shall be "no more than two (single sided) pages." Section L provides specific style requirements (8.5 x 11, 1" margins, 11-pt font, single- spaced) for Step Two. Will the Step One submission be evaluated against the same style/font/margin standards in Section L, or are quoters free to use their own style standards within the two-page limit?

A:See updated solicitation

6 Will a cover sheet, header block, point-of-contact information, and the SeaPort NxG attestation count toward the two-page limit for Step One? In Step Two, the cover sheet and table of contents are excluded from the page limit per Section L; please confirm whether the same exclusion applies in Step One.

A:Solicitation clear on its face

7 May Step One submissions include the Section L Past Performance Information Form for cited references, or is narrative-only the expected format for Step One? If the form is permitted, will the form pages count toward the two-page Step One limit?

A:Solicitation is clear on its face

8 Section A requires that the SeaPort NxG Prime Contract Holder attestation include the contract number. Is the Contracting Officer's preference for this attestation to be a callout block at the top of the two-pager, or to be an appended attestation cover page (and if so, does the cover page count against the page limit)?

A: Solicitation is clear on its face

9 Section A invites sources with limited PWS experience to address "the commitment of personnel or other contractors with more relevant experience." In Step One, will subcontractor past performance and subcontractor

N0018926R31060002 commitment letters be evaluated as evidence of viability, and are they given weight equal to prime past performance for the Step One viability determination?

A:Step 1 submissions will be evaluated holistically for viability.

10 Following the Contracting Officer's Step One viability determination, what is the planned Step Two solicitation release date and target Step Two due date? Section L currently lists the Step Two due date as 12:00 PM ET on 26 May 2026; will the Government extend this date if Step One viability notifications are issued close to that deadline?

A:Solicitation is clear on its face

11 PWS Section 2.3.2 references existing system documentation including the current ATO boundary, AWS GovCloud architecture, Oracle database inventory, and associated artifacts (CMP, CP, IRP, POA&M). To support development of an accurate and technically sound Performance Approach, including evaluation of code based components such as database scripts, middleware configurations, and automation tools. Please confirm whether the Government will provide this architecture and security documentation to viable competitors during the Step Two response period.

A:No

12 PWS Section 1.5 establishes a 70/30 contractor-site/Government-site labor distribution. Section L II.(c) requires Volume II to use the same 30/70 on-site/off-site ratio for all labor categories. Please confirm the on-site Government facility location(s) within the National Capital Region quoters should price travel and labor against (e.g., Navy Annex, Pentagon, other).

A:See revised PWS

13 PWS Section 1.4 specifies a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) contract type for labor (CLINs 0001/1001/2001/3001 /4001/5001), with Travel and ODCs as Cost-No-Fee. Per Attachment IV (Level of Effort Spreadsheet), the labor hours per category are fixed across all periods. Please confirm whether the Government anticipates separate proposed unit prices per labor category in the Volume II pricing pages, or a single bundled monthly FFP per period of performance.

A:Separate FFP rates per labor category is ideal

14 PWS Section 5.8 indicates a GFP Attachment listing accountable items will be incorporated into the contract.

Will the GFP Attachment be released with the Step Two solicitation so quoters can size their staff onboarding plan and account for any contractor-supplied IT/equipment cost?

A:It is the intent of the government to provide sufficient GFP for performance of the requirement.

15 Will the Government provide the QASP Performance Standards/AQLs and the CDRL templates referenced in QASP Section 4 with the Step Two solicitation, to allow quoters to align their Quality Control Plan and proposed deliverable cadence with Government expectations?

A:The PWS and DD-1423s reflect the contract performance standards.

16 Section H or the DD-254 referenced in PWS Section 6.1 establishes a SECRET facility clearance requirement. Please confirm: (a) Will the DD-254 be available in the Step Two solicitation package, and (b) at what point in the source selection (post-award versus pre-award) is contractor personnel SECRET-clearance verification required?

A:Solicitation clear on its face

17 Attachment IV (Level of Effort Spreadsheet) shows identical labor hours across the Base Period and Option Periods I–IV, and exactly half those hours for the FAR 52.217-8 six-month option. Please confirm: Quoters are required to price exactly to these hours with no proposed alternative labor mix.

A:Solicitation is clear on its face

18 Attachment IV shows Travel/ODC of $5,000 per period with an "Overall Total" of $30,000 across the Base +

5 Option Periods. Section B CLIN structure shows separate Travel/ODC CLINs for each period (0002, 1002, 2002, 3002, 4002, 5002). Please confirm the $30,000 aggregate is the correct ceiling and that quoters should not exceed $5,000 per individual period CLIN.

A:Solicitation clear on its face

19 Attachment V (Question Template) is the format being used for this Q&A submission. Please confirm whether the Government also accepts Step One viability questions submitted as PDF or email body text in addition to this template, or whether the XLSX template is the sole acceptable format for any vendor questions.

A:Questions were due 7 MAY 26, questions template was attached but not required to use for submission

20 The PWS states that the contractor shall designate one contractor employee to each key personnel role. Table 2 identifies multiple FTEs within certain labor categories (e.g., 3.0 Functional Analysts, 3.8 Technology Analysts). Please confirm that only one individual per labor category is required to be designated as Key Personnel.

A:Yes, one Key Personnel per Labor Category

21 Section A, Step One, includes a statement that "A determination that a competitor is nonviable does not necessarily mean the Contracting Officer believes the competitor cannot successfully perform the PWS. A competitor could be determined nonviable because of their experience relative to other competitors. The Contracting Officer will notify those sources determined nonviable that they are eliminated from further consideration."

This statement is seperate and distinct from the Section M - Evaluation Factors for Award. In fact, the Section M explicitedly states "This Task Order is reserved only for those contractors determined to be viable in accordance with the STEP ONE submission instructions contained in the General Information section"

Based on these instructions, the government does not provide offerors any documented rated criteria on how you plan to evaluate Step One submissions. Will the government please consider documenting at least some Step One evaluation criteria within Section M to guide offerors and avoid potential protests?

A:Please refer to Section A of the solicitation. The assessment of Step One submissions will be conducted by the contracting officer in accordance with Section A. This section of the solicitation also contains instructions to interested sources regarding the content requirements for a Step One submission. Section M of the solicitation establishes the Government’s evaluation criteria that will be used for evaluations of quotes received under Step Two.

22 Regarding the mention of “labor rates in the following sentence “…Supporting data including labor rates and hours and burden rates used in developing the price breakdown shall be furnished” as this task order is FFP, is the sentence to read “…Supporting data including labor categories, hours and burden rates used in developing the price breakdown shall be furnished”?

A: See updated solicitation

23 For Section L III(c) Socio-Economic Plan, can quoters provide targets for the overarching Seaport NxG contract?

A: That is up to the quoters discretion

24 In Section L, the solicitation states “For the purpose of preparing a price quote, the quoter shall assume that the basic period of performance shall be from 16 September 2026 through 15 June 2027…” In Section M, the solicitation states “For the purpose of preparing a price quote, the quoter shall assume that the basic period of performance shall be from 16 June 2026 through 15 June 2027…” Please confirm that the “from” date in Section L is to ready 16 June 2026.

A: See updated solicitation

25 In Section L III, Volume I, the solicitation states “The Non-Price evaluation factors are listed below, with

Performance Approach and Past Performance of equal importance and Socio Economic Plan, being significantly less important than either Performance Approach or Past Performance.” Would the Government please provide clarity on the order of importance?

A: Solicitation clear on its face

26 On page 47 under Section L – General, the solicitation states “In addition to the Price Quote, Quoters shall include the following in Volume II:

Solicitation cover sheet with appropriate blocks completed by the quoter.

Does the cover sheet referenced here refer to the SF33 and therefore separate from the cover mentioned in Section L II(3)?

A: yes

27 Are quoters required to complete Section K fill-in provisions like Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services 52.204-24 or Equipment, 52.204-26 Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation, 252.204-7016 Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation, and 252_204_Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or 7017 Services- Representation.?

A: solicitation clear on its face

28 While the solicitation states that no representations and certifications will be submitted in response to the solicitation, the first provision under Section K states “AUTHORIZED NEGOTIATORS The offer or quote represents that the following persons are authorized to negotiate on its behalf with the Government in connection with this request for proposals or quotations: [list names, titles, and telephone numbers of authorized negotiators):” Are quoters required to list names of authorized negotiators in this section?

A:Solicitation is clear on its face

29 In Section L II(4) the solicitation states “The quote shall contain all the pertinent information in sufficient detail in the one area of the quote where it contributes most critically to the discussion. When necessary, the quoter shall refer to the initial discussion and identify its location within its quote.” However in Section L III, under Volume I Non-Price quote, the solicitation states “(the non-price volume) shall exclude any reference to the price aspects of the quote.” Where necessary, can quoters make price aspect references that do not contain any dollar amounts (e.g. Labor Categories, LOE)?”

A:Soliciation is clear on its face

30 RFQ Amendment 0001 was released on 5/12/2026. The original RFQ required "on no more than two (single sided) pages, a description of their experience on prior contracts they consider most similar to Performance Based Work Statement (PWS)" for the Step One Submittal. Amendment 0001 requires "a corporate /performance overview that includes their general approach to the solicited requirement. In addition, the corporate/performance overview should include a description of their experience on prior contracts/efforts they consider most similar to the Performance Work Statement (PWS) for the solicited requirement." Given that the corporate/performance overview and general approach is a newly added requirement with less than two business days to incorporate this into our response, would the Government consider extending the due date for Step One to May 18, 2026 and the due date for Step Two to June 8, 2026?

A: no, see updated solicitation

31 RFQ Amendment 0001 was released on 5/12/2026. The original RFQ required "on no more than two (single sided) pages, a description of their experience on prior contracts they consider most similar to Performance Based Work Statement (PWS)" for the Step One Submittal. Amendment 0001 requires "a corporate /performance overview that includes their general approach to the solicited requirement. In addition, the corporate/performance overview should include a description of their experience on prior contracts/efforts they consider most similar to the Performance Work Statement (PWS) for the solicited requirement." Given that the corporate/performance overview and general approach is a newly added requirement, would the Government consider increasing the page limit from two to three pages?

A: no, see updated solicitation

I. PREPARATION COSTS

This Request for Quotations (RFQ) does not commit the Government to pay for the preparation and submission of a quotation.

II. FAIR OPPORTUNITY EVALUATION FOR TASK ORDER ISSUANCE

The Navy will provide interested sources a fair opportunity in accordance with FAR 16.505(b) using the procedures and evaluation factors described in this provision. It is emphasized that this is a FAR 16.505 fair opportunity process intended to streamline the source selection and be minimally burdensome for both the Navy and awardees interested in competing for this requirement. The procedures of FAR 15.3 do not apply to this source selection.

While not an all-inclusive list, some examples of FAR 15.3 requirements that do not apply are the "late is late" rule, competitive range determinations, the FAR 15.3 rules for discussions, formal evaluations plans, and formal evaluation documentation.

The Contracting Officer will make the source selection using the following two-step process.

Step One:

Step One submissions must also attest that the interested vendor is a SeaPort NxG Prime Contract Holder, and the contract number must be provided within the submission. Submissions that do not provide such attestation may be determined ineligible to participate in Step Two.

No later than 12:00pm (Philadelphia, PA Time) on Thursday, 14 MAY 2026, interested sources shall submit via email to kelly.l.bradbury.civ@us.navy.mil, on no more than two (single sided) pages, a description of their experience on prior contracts they consider most similar to Performance Based Work Statement (PWS).

**Earlier submissions are not discouraged.

Step One:

Page Limitations

Step One is limited to a maximum of 2 pages in length inclusive of any charts, diagrams, and/or other graphics.

Each "page" is defined as one sheet, 8 1/2 " x 11", with at least one inch margins on all sides, using a font with a point size of 11 or greater (e.g., "Times New Roman" style with 11 point font). Lines shall, at a minimum, be single-spaced. Pages shall be consecutively numbered. Double pages will count as an equivalent number of 8 1 /2" x 11" pages. Pages submitted in excess of the page limitations described above will not be evaluated. The Navy may exercise discretion in determining which specific pages are considered to be in excess of the page limitations.

Interested sources should use their judgment on how best to demonstrate through their two-page submission that they are a viable competitor. For example, a source with relatively limited experience related to the PWS could address how it has the commitment of personnel or other contractors with more relevant experience.

The Contracting Officer will evaluate each submission and determine which sources are viable competitors for award. The Contracting Officer may communicate with a competitor, without regard to the rules of FAR 15.3 concerning competitive range determinations and discussions, if such communications will enhance the Contracting Officer's determination of whether the quoter is a viable competitor for award. A determination that a competitor is nonviable does not necessarily mean the Contracting Officer believes the competitor cannot successfully perform the PWS. A competitor could be determined nonviable because of their experience relative to other competitors. The Contracting Officer will notify those sources determined nonviable that they are eliminated from further consideration.

Step Two:

SEE SECTION L OF THIS SOLICITATION

Upon the completion of Step One, the Contracting Officer will request the following information detailed in Sections L and M of the RFQ from the viable competitors. Refer to Section L for the entirety of instructions and Section M for evaluation criteria.

In addition to the information submitted by competitors, the Contracting Officer may consider other information reasonably related to the evaluation factors, to include the personal knowledge of the competitor's commercial and Government customers, and past performance databases.

The Contracting Officer is not obligated to evaluate all information submitted from each competitor. For example, the Contracting Officer may curtail evaluation of a competitor's submission if at any point the Contracting Officer determines the competitor is unlikely to provide best value.

The Contracting Officer may communicate with a competitor at any time during Step Two without regard to the FAR 15.3 rules concerning competitive range determinations and discussions. The Contracting Officer may also identify the competitor most likely to provide best value and hold negotiations solely with that firm to finalize the order and/or negotiate more favorable terms for the Government.

Any quotations received from firms that were determined not viable in Step One and not invited to submit a quotation based on the review contained in Step One will not be evaluated and immediately disqualified for consideration in this requirement. Firms determined viable will be requested to submit a non-price/cost quote and cost/price quote.

Note: This solicitation is issued under the authority of FAR 16.5 under the Seaport program of multiple award IDIQ contracts. To the extent that the words "offer" or "proposal" appear in this solicitation, they shall be construed to mean "quote" (or "quotation"), and to the extent that the word "offeror" appears in this solicitation, it shall be construed to mean "quoter".

Questions in Response to Solicitation

*Questions: Quoters may submit questions requesting clarification of solicitation requirements via email to kelly.

l.bradbury.civ@us.navy.mil any time, up to:

3:00pm on Thursday, 7 MAY 2026 Philadelphia, PA time

Time may not permit responses to questions received after that date to be prepared and issued prior to the due date of the quotes.

It is intended to make award of the resultant task order in time to allow an approximate 30 day start-up period in advance of the actual commencement of the performance period. The contractor shall make all necessary preparations, during this start-up period, to assume full responsibility for task order performance as of the task order start date. It is noted that invoicing by the contractor will begin upon the completion of the first month of services and no reimbursement will be paid by the Government for efforts expended during the start-up period.

***This follow-on requirement is being procured as 100% Full and Open Competition. This requirement is a follow-on to N00189-21-F-3027 with International Business Machines Corporation.

Section B - Supplies or Services & Prices or Costs

Additional Information/Notes

Item Supplies/Service Quantity Unit Unit Price Amount

VAMOSC LABOR

Base Period: 6/16/2026-6/15/2027 In accordance with Performance Work Statement (PWS)

Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

12 Months

Travel and ODC Base Period: 6/16/2026-6/15/2027 In Accordance with Joint Travel Regulations (JTR) Not-To-Exceed (NTE) $5,000.00

Pricing Arrangement: Cost No Fee

1 Lot

Technical Data In accordance with the attached DD1423s (CDRLS) Not Separately Priced (NSP)

Pricing Arrangement: Cost No Fee

1 Lot

Option Line Item

VAMOSC LABOR

Option I: 6/16/2027-6/15/2028 In accordance with Performance Work Statement (PWS)

Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

12 Months

Option Line Item

Travel and ODC Option I: 6/16/2027-6/15/2028 In Accordance with Joint Travel Regulations (JTR) Not-To-Exceed (NTE) $5,000.00

Pricing Arrangement: Cost No Fee

1 Lot

Option Line Item

Technical Data In accordance with the attached DD1423s (CDRLS) Not Separately Priced (NSP)

Pricing Arrangement: Cost No Fee

1 Lot

Option Line Item

VAMOSC LABOR

Option II: 6/16/2028-6/15/2029 In accordance with Performance Work Statement (PWS)

Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

12 Months

Option Line Item

Travel and ODC Option II: 6/16/2028-6/15/2029 In Accordance with Joint Travel Regulations (JTR) Not-To-Exceed (NTE) $5,000.00

Pricing Arrangement: Cost No Fee

1 Lot

Technical Data

Option Line Item

In accordance with the attached DD1423s (CDRLS) Not Separately Priced (NSP)

Pricing Arrangement: Cost No Fee

1 Lot

Option Line Item

VAMOSC LABOR

Option III: 6/16/2029-6/15/2030 In accordance with Performance Work Statement (PWS)

Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

12 Months

Option Line Item

Travel and ODC Option III: 6/16/2029-6/15/2030 In Accordance with Joint Travel Regulations (JTR) Not-To-Exceed (NTE) $5,000.00

Pricing Arrangement: Cost No Fee

1 Lot

Option Line Item

Technical Data In accordance with the attached DD1423s (CDRLS) Not Separately Priced (NSP)

Pricing Arrangement: Cost No Fee

1 Lot

Option Line Item

VAMOSC LABOR

Option IV: 6/16/2030-6/15/2031 In accordance with Performance Work Statement (PWS)

Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

12 Months

Option Line Item

Travel and ODC Option IV: 6/16/2030-6/15/2031 In Accordance with Joint Travel Regulations (JTR) Not-To-Exceed (NTE) $5,000.00

Pricing Arrangement: Cost No Fee

1 Lot

Option Line Item

Technical Data In accordance with the attached DD1423s (CDRLS) Not Separately Priced (NSP)

Pricing Arrangement: Cost No Fee

1 Lot

Option Line Item

VAMOSC LABOR

52.217-8 Option: 6/16/2031-12/15/2031 In accordance with Performance Work Statement (PWS)

Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

12 Months

Option Line Item

Travel and ODC 52.217-8 Option: 6/16/2031-12/15/2031 In Accordance with Joint Travel Regulations (JTR) Not-To-Exceed (NTE) $5,000.00

Pricing Arrangement: Cost No Fee

1 Lot

Option Line Item

Technical Data In accordance with the attached DD1423s (CDRLS) Not Separately Priced (NSP) 1 Lot

Pricing Arrangement: Cost No Fee

Section C - Description/Specifications/Statement of Work Performance Work Statement:Department of the Navy (DON)Visibility and Management of Operating and Support Costs (VAMOSC)1.0 General

Information1.1 BackgroundThe Assistant Secretary of the Navy, Financial Management and Comptroller (ASN FM&C) has identified five Strategic Goals: (1) Enhance our highly skilled and engaged FM workforce to support DON's mission; (2) Standardize DON business processes and strengthen internal controls to improve accountability; (3) Optimize stewardship and trust in the DON's budget process; (4) Consolidate DON financial systems and enhance cybersecurity controls to improve data integrity; (5) Leverage data analytics to improve DON financial operations.This Performance Work Statement (PWS) identifies the Government's objectives for cost analysis support services for the Naval Cost Agency (NCA). NCA reports to the Assistant Secretary of the Navy, Financial Management and Comptroller (ASN (FM&C)). NCA serves as the principal advisor on matters of cost for the DON. Under the guidance of statutory and regulatory directives, NCA provides Independent Cost Estimates (ICEs), Component Cost Estimates (CCEs), and Component Cost Positions (CCPs) for DON acquisition programs. NCA performs economic analysis, business case analyses, cost sufficiency reviews, and special studies for the Chief of Naval Operations (CNO), Commandant of the Marine Corps (CMC), and the Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) staff. The NCA owns and Operates Naval VAMOSC, the DON's authoritative data base for operating and support costs for all major weapons systems.The purpose of this requirement is to acquire a highly qualified and proven contractor to assist in the operation of VAMOSC, the official repository of weapons system operating and support (O&S) cost data for the Department of the Navy (DON). VAMOSC is the best suited information source for critical Analyses of Alternatives (AoAs), Affordability Analyses, and other resource allocation studies and decisions that will face the Department of War (DoW) and DON in the foreseeable future. In anticipation of a likely increase of these requirements from senior DON decision makers, VAMOSC must also be continually improved to facilitate better analysis and capture more data sources. Since these costs are not specifically indicated by coding or nomenclature in budgetary and accounting systems, government and contractor personnel must apply functional expertise to fully understand, collect, and process the breadth and depth of costs that make up O&S cost data.1.2 ScopeThis contract supports Naval VAMOSC, the DON's authoritative database for operating and support costs for all major weapons systems.. All Department of Navy budget submitting offices will be serviced. Capabilities include database enhancement and modernization, and special analysis support; database operations and updates; comprehensive IT system administration and support for the Naval VAMOSC System; and VAMOSC user support.The contractor shall coordinate with any and all stakeholders in order to fulfill the goals and terms of this contract.This contract for IT consulting and management services shall be fulfilled by a direct service provider (not through intermediaries or integrators).1.2.1 Use of Existing ToolsThe contractor shall provide feasible solutions for the Government's current technical environment. The contractor shall maintain all data in a standard and

Navy compatible format available for analysis and reporting. All development work will be performed within DON-owned environments, unless otherwise approved by the COR or Technical POC. To the extent practicable, the contractor shall use DON systems and data environments, and in circumstances where this is not practicable, the contractor shall notify the COR/Technical POC in writing.1.2.2 Ad Hoc BriefingsThe contractor shall deliver ad hoc briefings on topics relevant to the scope and work of the contract to a variety of audiences, including but not limited to, the COR /Technical POC, OASN (FM&C) leadership, stakeholders, and any other officials as designated by the Government.1.2.3 Contractor Scope of

Activities and Necessary Skills/Knowledge:1.2.3.1 Database Content, Credibility, and UtilityNavy, Marine Corps, and DoW business systems and processes to include: budgeting, financial accounting, and cost reporting systems and databasesManpower, personnel, training, fuel, logistics (i.e., maintenance, supply, transportation, etc.), ordnance, and readiness reporting systemsWeapon systems/subsystems Operating and Support (O&S) approach, procedures, processes, policies, roles, and responsibilitiesBudget execution and accounting practices, policies and proceduresNavy and Marine Corps weapon system O&S cost elements (direct & indirect), cost drivers, and data requirements.Office of Secretary of War (OSW) Cost Analysis and Program Evaluation (CAPE) O&S policies and guidanceAbility to perform statistical analysis techniques and O&S cost estimating

/analysis, including cost estimating methodology developmentNaval VAMOSC: Secretary of the Navy O&S cost policies, customer base, strengths & weaknesses compared to Army, Air Force, and CAPE VAMOSC characteristicsTechnical/instructional writing and oral communication skillsExpansion of data collection to ensure accuracy and completeness of cost database based on program feedback from Sustainment Reviews.

1.2.3.2 Optimized Information Technology (IT)Strategic PlanningEvaluation of COTS hardware/software for suitability with VAMOSC programBusiness Intelligence database query and report generation software (e.g., SAP Business ObjectsWeb Intelligence)Publication in Advana /Jupiter (OSW/DON) data analytics environmentMaintenance of large, complex databases (greater than four terabytes (4 TB) in size) using COTS database software, especially OracleMaintenance of Naval VAMOSC system in AWS Gov CloudServer hardware/software configuration design and installation, especially Microsoft Windows Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, VMWare Workstation, Adobe ColdFusion, Solarwinds Serv-U, Nakivo Backup, IIS Web Services, UiPath, and Icewarp Email ServerUse of Robotic Process Automation, such as UiPath, in processing of dataWeb software code development, customization, and deployment, including server-side code using Adobe ColdFusion, and client-side code using JQuery, Javascript and CSSSoftware engineering/programmingInternet security procedures, to include Information Assurance tools such as Microsoft Defender, F5 BIG IP, McAfee HBSS and Tenable ACAS Security CenterData collection from a wide variety of sources (approx. 330 individual data sets), raw data test and evaluation, processed data test and evaluationOperations research analysis including cost analysis/estimating in support of special projects to include budgeting, financial accounting, cost reporting systems, manpower, personnel, training, fuel, logistics (maintenance, supply & transportation), weapon systems/subsystems Operating and Support (O&S) cost systems,Implementation of Navy Information Assurance (IA) and Risk Management

Framework (RMF) and Department of War Information Assurance Certification and Accreditation requirements and procedures to include vulnerability monitoring and remediationAdherence to Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) policy and guidance, with information handing in all phases of data processing and delivery to users.Server administration (Microsoft Windows Server and Red Hat Enterprise Linux) within AWS GovCloudRemote administration (Remote Desktop, VPN, SFTP, and SSH)Database administration (Oracle and Microsoft SQL Server)SQL development (script development and execution to process data)Public and non-public website system administration using Windows Internet Information Services (IIS)Access controls including Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) and Common Access Card (CAC)Preparation and execution of data extracts for use in ADVANA/JUPITER web environmentsNote: Typically, the latest software versions are used, however, knowledge of prior software versions is often valuable and useful for troubleshooting issues or predicting future enhancements1.3 Key Goal(s)Database Enhancement and Modernization: Recommend and implement enhancements to the VAMOSC tools databases that 1) increase functionality, 2) integrate additional data and data sources, 3) link to applicable budget systems and other relevant systems, 4) reduce reporting timelines, and/or 5) improve system database performance. The contractor shall deliver such enhancements monthly unless an alternative timeline is agreed to by the COR/Technical POC.

Database Operations and Updates: Operate and maintain the VAMOSC tools databases such that data is complete, accurate, structured/consumable, and published timely to a standard of 95%.Statutory Compliance: The VAMOSC tools databases will be enhanced, operated, maintained, and updated within scope of this contract to be compliant with federal law (10 U.S.C. (S) 4325).1.4 Contract TypeThis is a firm-fixed-price (FFP) contract.1.5

Period and Place of PerformanceThe maximum length of the period of performance for this effort is sixty (60) months. The contract consists of five

(5) 12-month firm-fixed-price contract line item numbers (CLINs) for labor.Contractor support will be predominantly in the National Capital Region (NCR) with work at other commands as necessary [10 USC 2674 (f)(2)]. Approximately 90-100% of work will be performed at contractor facilities within the NCR. Contractor personnel residing in the NCR shall be prepared to attend in-person meetings, if required.When the normal workplace is the Government site or contractor overhead site, telework (ad hoc and recurring on a part-time or permanent basis) in the continental U.S. (CONUS) is permitted. Telework (temporary or permanent) outside the continental U.S. (OCONUS) must be submitted to the COR/Technical POC for approval and will be approved or denied on a case-by-case basis. Contractor employees who telework may be required to arrive at the Government site based on operational requirements. The Contractor shall coordinate with the COR/Technical POC to ensure the onsite/offsite ratio adequately fulfills the performance standards of the contract.2.0 Tasks2.1 General Tasks2.1.1 The contractor shall attend a kick-off meeting with relevant members of the Government (e.g., COR/Technical POC, OASN (FM&C) leadership), and any other officials as designated by the Government.2.1.2 The contractor shall successfully integrate and coordinate all activity needed to execute this contract. Activities include:Management of the timeliness, completeness, and quality of all services, work products, and deliverablesEffective resource loaded program planningCorrective action plans for identified performance problemsTimely identification of issues, risks, and dependenciesEffective management of subcontractorsCustomer satisfaction and professional, ethical behavior of all contractor personnelAdoption and compliance with business standardsResolution of technical issues within agreed-upon timelines2.2 Database Enhancement and Modernization:Database Enhancement and Modernization, and Special Analysis Support: The contractor shall provide the following fully qualified Level of Effort (LOE) as directed by the COR/Technical POC; note that all references to database refer to a database that is > 4 Terabytes in size:The contractor shall provide qualified resources to perform the following specific efforts in accordance with Sections 2.2.1 (Database Enhancement and Modernization). The contractor shall provide a list of personnel assigned to the effort, outlining their specific role/duties and expected level of effort on the contract.2.2.1 Database Enhancement and Modernization: The contractor shall enhance the Navy VAMOSC tools databases to increase the breadth and depth of reporting coverage as well as improve the timeliness of reporting.

The COR/Technical POC will determine the nature and priority of enhancements. The contractor shall assist in the exploration of customer requirements and data sources as approved and directed by the COR/Technical POC. The enhancements will be accomplished with the following sub-tasks and in accordance with a mutually agreed upon deliverable schedule.2.2.1.1 Increase the breadth and depth of reporting coverage.2.2.1.1.1 Investigate and fully exploit current data sources.2.2.1.1.2 Investigate and incorporate new data sources.2.2.1.1.3 Investigate and incorporate new and expanded data (i.e., cost and non-cost) elements.2.2.1.1.4 Investigate and integrate linkage to DON appropriation/budget fields.2.2.1.1.5 Adjust and re-map data elements based on changes in the CAPE cost element structure.2.2.1.1.6 Investigate and incorporate new Business Intelligence applications (SAP Business Objects (BO), Qlik Sense) capabilities and functionalities for users to query and analyze the data.2.2.1.1.7 Investigate and incorporate data analysis and visualization tools in BO.2.2.1.1.8 Recommend improvements to VAMOSC to include expanded data requirements and sources and increased data utility.2.2.1.1.9 Investigate and develop tools and methodologies that will advance the usefulness and usability of the VAMOSC databases.2.2.1.1.10 Investigate and define the optimum queries and roles in Navy enterprise business, financial and logistic/maintenance systems to maximize collection of O&S data2.2.1.1.11 Investigate reducing known limitations in the current dataset through expanded outreach and integration of other data sources; and increasing data utility and structures that support relevant analysis efforts heavily influenced by O&S costs.2.2.1.2 Increase data timeliness (months after FY or quarter completion) and periodicity of reporting (quarterly or monthly vice annual) as permitted by data providers2.2.1.2.1 Investigate and incorporate improved data sources.2.2.1.2.2 Investigate and incorporate improved data collection procedures.

2.2.1.3 Increase database performance (i.e., faster query responses from database)2.3 Database Operations and Updates2.3.1 Database Operations and Updates: The contractor shall operate and update the Naval VAMOSC databases. This shall apply to each database listed in section 2.3.1.6; Table 2, unless directed by the COR/Technical POC. This allows the government during times of constrained funding to collect and hold the data as listed below in section 2.3.1.1, and perform follow-on processing sub-tasks at a later time, or to cease data collection for a given database when the requirement to do so is rescinded. This includes completing the following sub-tasks and submitting the following deliverables on or before the dates specified. The COR/Technical POC will prioritize the investigation and resolution of problems and data anomalies and deficiencies as they occur.

2.3.1.1 Collect raw source data annually, quarterly, or monthly.2.3.1.2 Test and evaluate raw source data: verify and validate data, investigate anomalies; and adjust/correct or normalize data.2.3.1.3 Translate raw source data into one or more useable formats (i.e., Navy and OSW CAPE cost estimating structures, or other formats as directed by COR/Technical POC).2.3.1.4 Process raw source data conforming with established cost structures.2.3.1.5 Test and evaluate processed data: verify and validate data; investigate anomalies; adjust/correct data and/or processing methodology; and retest after changes have been made. Anomalies are self-identified and called out from VAMOSC user community.2.3.1.6 Adhere to the following schedule which is based upon the number of business days starting from collection of the last data source determined as determined by the COR/Technical POC to the release of the database via the COR/Technical POC for government testing in preparation for annual/quarterly releases, or the required scheduled releases by the increase in periodicity of updates:VAMOSC Databases Maximum Acceptable Number of

DaysAviation Type Model Series Reporting 25Naval Aviation Maintenance Subsystem Reporting/Plus 30Individual Ships Reporting 20Detailed Ships 15Ships Depot Availability 30Shipboard Systems 20Military Sealift Command 15Weapon System Reporting (Munitions) 15Military Personnel

30Military Training 30Table 2: Naval VAMOSC data universesNote: The above implies that no data resubmissions from source provider(s) are necessary. Source data is complete and has been approved for use by the government program office.2.3.1.7 Publish Naval VAMOSC Data to the

Advana/Jupiter platform on an agreed-upon schedule with the COR/Technical POC. The published data sent to Advana/Jupiter will be updated on the same recurring timeline as data is published to the VAMOSC database. This is typically a monthly update. Follow-on support will be required to ensure accuracy and completeness in data transmission and configuration.2.3.1.7.1 For each universe all relevant fact and dimension tables will be provided to the Advana/Jupiter Team via agreed upon AWS S3 bucket.2.3.1.7.2 Tables will be exported from VAMOSC database into a format that ingestible into Advana/Jupiter2.3.1.7.3 Naming convention, file format, etc. will be reviewed on a periodic basis, typically annually. Any requested changes to file format by the Financial Management Data and Digital Transformation (FMDDT) team will be discussed in terms of change in scope /level of effort.2.3.1.7.4 Coordinate with the FMDDT team on methods to make data preparation for transmission to Advana/Jupiter more efficient.

2.3.1.7.5 Provide business context of each Universe (Data product)2.3.1.7.6 Provide guidance on table/database object relationships2.3.1.7.7 Provide documentation with database relationships if requested2.3.1.7.8 Provide overview for each Universe if requested, on the collection, processing and aggregation of data sets.2.3.1.7.9 Provide follow on support as required by FMDDT team to understand the as-is VAMOSC process and business rules in support of Advana/Jupiter use case in the application of Naval VAMOSC data.2.3.2 The contractor shall provide comprehensive IT system administration and support for the Naval VAMOSC System, DITPR-DON ID 20781, in accordance with the applicable DoW, DON regulations, and

Risk Management Framework (RMF) requirements. Support includes safeguards, mitigation, remediation, and compliance with all prescribed policies and procedures to ensure the efficient and effective operation of the IT system with minimal downtime. The contractor shall evaluate and report on system performance, problems, usage, and enhancement status in accordance with schedules agreed upon during monthly planning meetings.The contractor shall perform Webmaster responsibilities, including maintenance, updates, and enhancements, consistent with DoW and DON Web Presence policies. Support includes the following areas: system administration of AWS GovCloud infrastructure and virtual appliances; Oracle database management including schema design and SQL development; administration of public-facing and access-controlled websites with PKI and modern web development; middleware administration including SAP Business Objects, email, SFTP, and encryption services; information assurance and continuous monitoring including ACAS/VRAM and CloudWatch logging; shared documentation responsibilities including quarterly backups of contractor-developed code and scripts; and development and monitoring of technical and data quality metrics.All services shall be performed in accordance with applicable NIST SP 800-53 security controls, AWS GovCloud requirements, and the system's approved Authorization to Operate (ATO) boundary, consistent with Mission Owner policies and procedures.2.3.2.1 System Administration support to include the following:2.3.2.1.1

Administration of AWS GovCloud infrastructure supporting Linux and Windows servers, including virtual appliances such as F5.2.3.2.1.2

Provisioning, configuration, scaling, and decommissioning of EC2 instances and related services.2.3.2.1.3 Operating system hardening, patching, and maintenance within approved maintenance windows.2.3.2.1.4 Management of system-level user accounts and administrative access.2.3.2.1.5

Monitoring system health, performance, and capacity.2.3.2.1.6 Administration of network services including VPCs, subnets, routing, firewalls, VPN (including F5 appliances) and secure remote access (RDP).2.3.2.2 Database Administration support to include the following:2.3.2.2.1 Administration of Oracle databases deployed in the AWS GovCloud environment.2.3.2.2.2 Contractor-managed production and staging Oracle database instances.

2.3.2.2.3 Database instance configuration, tuning, patching, and version upgrades.2.3.2.2.4 Database schema design, modification, and maintenance in support of system functionality.2.3.2.2.5 Development and optimization of application-level SQL, including queries, stored procedures, functions, and database jobs.2.3.2.2.6 Oracle user accounts, roles, and privilege management.2.3.2.2.7 Monitoring database performance, availability, and storage capacity.2.3.2.2.8 Execution and validation of database backup, restore, and recovery operations.2.3.2.2.9 Support for database availability, failover, and data integrity.2.3.2.3 Middleware/Application Administration to include the following:2.3.2.3.1 Administration, configuration, and maintenance of middleware applications supporting system functionality, including SAP Business Objects, email services, SFTP services, and encryption services.

2.3.2.3.2 Performance monitoring, logging, and issue resolution for middleware applications.2.3.2.3.3 Application patching, version upgrades, and configuration management in accordance with approved procedures.2.3.2.3.4 Management of user access and roles for middleware applications in accordance with least privilege and role-based access control principles.2.3.2.3.5 Support for secure integration between middleware, backend databases, and web services.2.3.2.3.6 Administration of other mission-critical…