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AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

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

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

30-105-04EXCEPTION TO SF 30

APPROVED BY OIRM 11-84

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

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

The purpose of this amendment is to answ er vendor questions.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 39

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 03-Nov-2015

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

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

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., Street, County, State and Zip Code) X N00253-15-R-0005

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

14-Oct-2015

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

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

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

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning 1 copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

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

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

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

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

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

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

CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

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

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

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

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

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

10A. MOD. OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

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

6. ISSUED BY

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

03-Nov-2015

CODE

NAVAL UNDERSEA WARFARE CENTER

ATTN JAMIE YOURKOSKI

JAMIE.YOURKOSKI@NAVY.MIL

610 DOWELL ST, BLDG 206

KEYPORT WA 98345-7610

N00253 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

N00253-15-R-0005

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 30 - BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

The following have been added by full text:

VENDOR QUESTIONS

Question: The base year contains no requirement for ADC MK2 STU production units. Is this correct?

Answer: This is correct.

Question: Item 4002 identifies ADC MK2 MOD 5. Should this be ADC MK 2 MOD 7?

Answer: This has been corrected to MOD 7.

Question: FOB TERM for Items 4007 and 4008 is Destination while FOB TERM for all other Items in Section B is Origin. Is this correct? If correct, where is the delivery point?

Answer: This has been corrected to Origin.

Question: Items 4007 and 4008 are missing from the list of Firm Fixed Priced line items under clause HQ B-2-0023.

Is this correct?

Answer: CLINs 4007 and 4008 have been added to the FFP line items under clause HQ-B-2-0023.

Question: Items 0003, 1006, 2006, 3006 and 4006 not included in COST section of HQ-B-2-0023 CONTRACT TYPE SUMMARY FOR PAYMENT OFFICE. Is this correct?

Answer: CDRL CLINs are Not Separately Priced.

Question: Item 0008 is not included in FIRM FIXED PRICE section of HQ-B-2-0023 CONTRACT TYPE SUMMARY FOR PAYMENT OFFICE. Is this correct?

Answer: CDRL CLINs are Not Separately Priced.

Question: Item 1012 is identified in FIRM FIXED PRICE section of HQ-B-2-0023 CONTRACT TYPE SUMMARY FOR PAYMENT OFFICE. Item 1012 is not an Item in Section B List of Supplies or Services and Prices. Is this correct?

Answer: CLIN 1012 has been removed from clause HQ-B-2-0023.

Question: Item 0003, 1006, 2006, 3006 and 4006 CDRLs - all state the “Data items are not separately priced”. Item 0008 does not include this statement and identifies this Item as FFP when all other CDRL Items are COST. Is this correct?

Answer: This has been corrected.

Question: Items 0005, 1002, 2002, 3002 and 4002: the stepladder quantities of 1–50 puts the contractor in a very difficult risk position as it is possible for the government in any given year to place an order for only one device. It is requested that the government change the minimum quantity in these Items from 1 to 35 units.

Answer: The stepladder quantities have been revised to reflect only one tier for each of these CLINs. CLIN 0005 is now from 51-100 units, CLIN 1002 is now from 51-92 units, CLIN 2002 is now from 51-89 units, CLIN 3002 is now from 51-87 units, and CLIN 4002 is from 51-84 units. There are no other stepladder tiers for these CLINs.

Question: For all the ODC/Travel Items (0007, 1004, 2004, 3004, 4004), should the description be amended to state “Other direct costs and travel associated with the corresponding Engineering and Technical Services Item only (i.e.

Item 0006, 1003, 2003, 3003, or 4003)” and exclude the ADC MK2 MOD 6 and MOD 7 Items?

Answer: This has been corrected.

Question: For Items 0003, 0008, 1006, 2006, 3006, 4006, each Item has a “Data items are not separately priced” clause but does not have a NSP for the Item amount. Will each of these Items have a value or will it be included in other Items?

Answer: These CLINs are Not Separately Priced and should not have a value.

Question: Items 4007 and 4008 are not listed and no delivery information is provided. Will delivery point information be provided to Offerers for cost estimating purposes?

Answer: This has been corrected.

Question: Item 14 of PROPOSAL ADEQUACY CHECKLIST: Does this requirement apply to FFP line items?

Answer: Yes.

Question: Item 24 of PROPOSAL ADEQUACY CHECKLIST: Does this requirement apply to FFP line items?

Answer: Yes.

Question: 2nd paragraph from bottom of page 120 addressing Total Evaluated Cost/Price; includes Item 1012 which does not exist in Section B Supplies or Services and Prices. Is this correct?

Answer: This has been removed.

Question: Paragraph 4 VOLUME III – FACTOR 4 SMALL BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTING PLAN states “that no cost/price information is included in this volume”. However, as stated in paragraph 1.2.3 PROPOSAL SUBMISSION on page 122; “No cost or pricing information shall be included in the Offeror's forwarding letter or in any part of its submitted volumes, except for Volume III - Small Business Subcontracting Plan and Small Business Utilization Past Performance and Volume IV – Cost Proposal.” Could you provide guidance to resolve this conflict?

Answer: This has been corrected.

Question: HQ M-2-0008 F.O.B. OFFER-RFP (NAVSEA) states “OFFERS SUBMITTED ON A BASIS OTHER THAN F.O.B. DESTINATION SHALL BE REJECTED AS UNACCEPTABLE.” With the exception of Items 4007 and 4008, all other Items in Section B are FOB Origin. Is this correct?

Answer: This has been corrected.

Question: HQ M-2-0011 WAIVER OF FIRST ARTICLE REQUIREMENTS (CONTRACTOR TESTING), paragraph (b) states “This solicitation contains separate delivery schedules for OFFER A and OFFER B”. We could not find the delivery schedule for OFFER B. Could you provide delivery schedule for OFFER B?

Answer: This has been added.

Question: 2.2 FACTOR 5 COST/PRICE: Identifies the Firm-Fixed-Price Items included as part of the Total Evaluated Price. Items 4007 and 4008 are not included in this list. Is this correct?

Answer: This has been corrected.

Question: 2.2 FACTOR 5 COST/PRICE (top line on page): Identifies Item 1012 as a FFP Item included in the Total Evaluated Cost/Price. Item 1012 does not exist in Section B List of Supplies or Services. Could you define Item 1012?

Answer: This has been corrected.

Question: The SOW sections identified in this block do not align with the SOW. Will Block 5 by updated with correct SOW references?

Answer: The SOW has been corrected.

Question: Distribution Statement Required has Distribution Statement D, which is inconsistent with Section 10D of OPNAVINST 05-111.3 guidance on documentation marking of Distribution Statement C. Which one is correct?

Answer: The correct distribution statement is Distribution Statement D.

Question: In the PIPS sections listed, the section and figure titles are marked as classified along with the sections, which is inconsistent with prior issued versions of the ADC MK2 PIPS. Are these PIPS section and figure titles marked correctly?

Answer: The labels noted in the Question, (C) vs (U), are incorrect. The subsequent paragraphs under these headings are labeled correctly.

Question: Document: OPNAV Instruction 05-111.3, Section: 06 Design Performance and Technical Characteristics, Page: 2, Paragraph: 6E(c)3 indicates the setting is C-2017. Is the actual name of the setting classified, or is it only classified when including such settings greater than a certain value. If the former is the case, then clearly the OPNAVINST itself should be classified. Please refer to similar guidance provided for the ADC

MK5 OPNAVINST.

Answer: The setting is UNCLASS.

SECTION A - SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM

The standard size code 750 has been added.

SECTION B - SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES

CLIN 0007

The CLIN extended description has changed from:

Other direct costs and travel associated with CLIN 0004 and CLIN 0005 and CLIN 0006.

To:

Other direct costs and travel associated with CLIN 0006..

CLIN 0008

The contract type has changed from FFP to COST.

Section Page Section Page

3.2.1.4.2.1 ii 3.2.1.4.2.1 5

3.2.1.4.2.2 ii 3.2.1.4.2.2 5

3.2.1.4.2.2.1 ii 3.2.1.4.2.2.1 5

3.2.1.4.2.2.2 ii 3.2.1.4.2.2.2 6

3.2.1.4.3 iii 3.2.1.4.3 6

3.3.6.3.1.1 iii 3.3.1.2.5 Figure 1 9

4.6.3.1.1 v 3.3.1.2.5 Figure 2 9

4.6.3.1.1.2 v 3.3.1.2.5 Figure 3 10

4.6.3.1.1.3 v 3.3.1.2.5 Figure 4 10

4.6.5.6 v 3.3.6.3.1.1 15

Figure 1 vi 4.3.3 21

Figure 2 vi 4.6.3.1.1 49

Figure 3 vi 4.6.3.1.1.2 50

Figure 4 vi 4.6.3.1.1.3 50

4.6.5.6 54

Contract Data Requirements List in accordance with the DD 1423, Exhibit A.

Contract Data Requirements List in accordance with the DD 1423, Exhibit A.Data items are not separately priced..

The pricing detail quantity 1.00 has been deleted.

The cost constraint NSP has been added.

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0008 Lot CDRLs - Base Year (BY)

COST

Contract Data Requirements List in accordance with the DD 1423, Exhibit A.

Data items are not separately priced.

FOB: Origin

ESTIMATED COST

CLIN 1004

Other direct costs and travel associated with CLIN 1001 and CLIN 1002 and CLIN 1003.

Other direct costs and travel associated with CLIN 1003..

CLIN 2004

Other direct costs and travel associated with CLIN 2001 and CLIN 2002 and CLIN 2003.

Other direct costs and travel associated with CLIN 2003..

CLIN 3004

Other direct costs and travel associated with CLIN 3001 and CLIN 3002 and CLIN 3003.

Other direct costs and travel associated with CLIN 3003..

CLIN 4002

The CLIN description has changed from ADC MK 2 MOD 5 - Option Year 4 to ADC MK 2 MOD 7 - Option Year 4.

CLIN 4004

Other direct costs and travel associated with CLIN 4001 and CLIN 4002 and 4003.

Other direct costs and travel associated with CLIN 4003..

CLIN 4007

The FOB has changed from Destination to Origin.

CLIN 4008

The FOB has changed from Destination to Origin.

The following have been modified:

HQ B-2-0023 CONTRACT TYPE SUMMARY FOR PAYMENT OFFICE (COST/FIXED PRICE)

(NAVSEA) (FEB 1997)

This contract includes the following mixture of cost reimbursement and fixed price line items:

Item Type

0001, 0002, 0006, 1003, 2003, 3003, Cost Plus Fixed Fee

0007, 1004, 2004, 3004, 4004

Cost

0004, 0005, 1001, 1002, 1005, 2001, 2002, 2005, 3001, 3002, 3005, 4001, 4002, 4005, 4007, Firm Fixed Price

SECTION F - DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

52.211-8 TIME OF DELIVERY (JUN 1997)

(a) The Government requires delivery to be made according to the following schedule:

REQUIRED DELIVERY SCHEDULE

Offer A:

CLIN 0001 & 0002 – 18 months after date of contract award CLIN 0004 & 0005 – 6 months after first article test and acceptance CLIN 1001 & 1002 & 1005 – 6 months after date of option exercise CLIN 2001 & 2002 & 2005 – 6 months after date of option exercise CLIN 3001 & 3002 & 3005 – 6 months after date of option exercise CLIN 4001 & 4002 & 4005 – 6 months after date of option exercise CLIN 4007 & 4008 – 6 months after date of option exercise

Offer B:

CLIN 0001 & 0002 – Waived CLIN 0004 & 0005 – 6 months after contract award CLIN 1001 & 1002 & 1005 – 6 months after date of option exercise CLIN 2001 & 2002 & 2005 – 6 months after date of option exercise CLIN 3001 & 3002 & 3005 – 6 months after date of option exercise CLIN 4001 & 4002 & 4005 – 6 months after date of option exercise CLIN 4007 & 4008 – 6 months after date of option exercise

The Government will evaluate equally, as regards time of delivery, offers that propose delivery of each quantity within the applicable delivery period specified above. Offers that propose delivery that will not clearly fall within the applicable required delivery period specified above, may be considered nonresponsive and rejected. The Government reserves the right to award under either the required delivery schedule or the proposed delivery schedule, when an offeror offers an earlier delivery schedule than required above. If the offeror proposes no other delivery schedule, the required delivery schedule above will apply.

OFFEROR'S PROPOSED DELIVERY SCHEDULE

Within Days

After Date

Item No. Quantity of Contract

(b) Attention is directed to the Contract Award provision of the solicitation that provides that a written award or acceptance of offer mailed, or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror, results in a binding contract. The

Government will mail or otherwise furnish to the offeror an award or notice of award not later than the day award is dated. Therefore, the offeror should compute the time available for performance beginning with the actual date of award, rather than the date the written notice of award is received from the Contracting Officer through the ordinary mails. However, the Government will evaluate an offer that proposes delivery based on the Contractor's date of receipt of the contract or notice of award by adding (1) five calendar days for delivery of the award through the ordinary mails, or (2) one working day if the solicitation states that the contract or notice of award will be transmitted electronically. (The term "working day" excludes weekends and U.S. Federal holidays.) If, as so computed, the offered delivery date is later than the required delivery date, the offer will be considered nonresponsive and rejected.

(End of clause)

SECTION L - INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND NOTICES TO BIDDERS

INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

1. GENERAL

The Government intends to award a contract that results from this solicitation to the responsible Offeror whose proposal is the most advantageous to the Government under the selection criteria set forth in Section M of the solicitation. The Government may reject any or all proposals if such action is in the Government’s interest.

Exchanges with Offerors after receipt of a proposal do not constitute a rejection or counteroffer by the Government.

The Offeror shall submit all information required by this RFP. Proposals that do not comply may be considered nonresponsive and may render the Offeror ineligible for award. The Offeror’s proposal shall be based on the requirements contained in this RFP (including those documents, exhibits, and other attachments to the RFP identified in Section J).

The Government intends to evaluate proposals and award a contract upon initial proposals. Therefore, the Offeror’s initial proposal should contain the Offeror’s best terms in relation to the evaluation criteria. However, in accordance with the clause FAR 52.215-1, Instructions to Offerors - Competitive Acquisition, the Government may contact all or a limited number of Offerors with questions concerning their responses.

Offerors are hereby notified that a competitive range of the most highly rated Offerors may be established for the purposes of efficiency.

No award will be made to any Offeror that does not possess a facility security clearance issued by the Defense Investigative Service at the SECRET level. The Government is not obligated to delay award pending the attainment of a security clearance by any Offeror. The security classification of this procurement is specified in Section J, Attachment 3, Contract Security Classification Specification - DD Form 254.

The solicitation will be announced on FEDBIZOPPS and will be made available only through the internet at:

https://www.fbo.gov

Offerors are hereby notified that from time to time, the Government may post additional information to the web site relating to this solicitation (e.g. responses to questions, amendments, etc.). It is the Offeror’s responsibility to check the web site for any such information.

It is the Offeror's responsibility to bring to the attention of the Contracting Officer at the earliest possible time, but prior to the closing date, any ambiguities, discrepancies, inconsistencies, or conflicts between the Statement of Work

(SOW) and other solicitation documents attached hereto or incorporated by reference. All questions shall be submitted via email to Jamie.Yourkoski@navy.mil. Only questions transmitted electronically will receive a response. Offerors are requested to submit written questions within fifteen (15) days after release of the RFP in order to allow the Navy adequate time to prepare and issue responses to all Offerors prior to the date and time set for receipt of proposals. While questions may be submitted up to the time of solicitation closing, the Contracting Officer cannot guarantee those late-submitted questions will be thoroughly answered in advance of closing. It is the Government's intention that questions and responses will be provided via an amendment to the solicitation.

Information provided with each question shall include the document name, document date, specific page, paragraph, clause or other definitive citation requiring clarification.

1.1. INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMISSION OF OFFERS

The Factors and Sub Factors for this solicitation are as follows:

Factor 1: Technical

Sub Factor 1: Performance Specification Compliance Sub Factor 2: Corollary Performance Requirement Compliance

Factor 2: Management

Sub Factor 1: Manufacturing Sub Factor 2: Management Approach

Factor 3: Past Performance

Factor 4: Small Business Subcontracting Plan and Small Business Utilization Past Performance

Factor 5: Cost / Price

The solicitation response will be contained in four (4) separate volumes:

Volume I: Technical/Management Volume II: Past Performance Volume III: Small Business Subcontracting Plan and Small Business Utilization Past Performance Volume IV: Cost Proposal

For each volume, the number of copies required and the page limit are shown in the table below. If a discrepancy exists between the original paper copy of the proposal and the electronic file, the paper copy will take precedence.

All data submitted shall be unclassified.

Table 1: Copies / Page Limitations

Volume/Title Page Limit Original (Paper) Additional Paper Copies

CD-ROM

I. Technical/Management 100 1 5 2 II. Past Performance None 1 2 2 III. Small Business Subcontracting Plan and Small Business Utilization Past Performance

None 1 2 2

IV. Cost/Price None 1 2 2

1.2. PROPOSAL FORMAT AND SUBMISSION

The Offeror must comply with the detailed instructions for the format and content of the proposals. Proposals that do not comply may be considered nonresponsive and may render the Offeror ineligible for award. In order to maximize efficiency and minimize the effort involved in the proposal evaluation process, the Offeror shall submit its proposal in accordance with the format presented below.

The cover page for each volume (Technical / Management, Past Performance, Small Business Subcontracting Plan and Small Business Utilization Past Performance, and Cost Proposal) shall contain:

Volume Number and Title (e.g., Volume I – Technical) Solicitation Number (Request For Proposal (RFP) Number) Company Name, Address, telephone and facsimile numbers, and email address of the Offeror.

DUNS Number and CAGE Code of the Offeror Copy Number

The Technical / Management, Past Performance, and Cost volumes shall include the following information, which is not included in the page limit:

No. Description i Title Page ii Table Of Contents iii List Of Figures iv List Of Tables v List Of Appendices vi Glossary Of Abbreviations And Acronyms

The Offeror shall submit the volumes in both paper format and as electronic files. Instructions for paper and electronic files are in Sections 1.2.1 and 1.2.2.

Duplicated information within a given factor may be included in full once and by reference thereafter, as long as there is a clear reference to the duplicated information. If the duplicated information is for different evaluation factors, it must be included in full text individually under each factor.

1.2.1. PAPER FORMAT

Each volume shall be bound separately and shall not exceed the page limitation cited in section 1.1. Each volume of the proposal shall be bound in a three ring binder to permit removal of sections, with each major part tabbed. The Offeror’s company name shall appear at the top of each page in the header section. Legibility, clarity, and compliance with the requirements of the solicitation are essential. Failure to provide the requested information may adversely affect the Government’s evaluation of the Offeror. The page count shall include all material with printed matter and figures unless otherwise noted herein.

The material in the Technical / Management, Past Performance, Small Business Subcontracting Plan and Small Business Utilization Past Performance, and Cost Proposal Volumes of the Offerors proposal shall be typed or printed in a font with the type no smaller than size 12 Times New Roman font on standard 8-1/2 by 11 inch paper.

Text line spacing shall be 1.5 lines. One-inch margins on each side, including top and bottom are required. Text within tables, diagrams, pictorial charts, or graphic material may use Times New Roman 8-point font. Fold out pages may be used for diagrams, charts or graphic material only and may not exceed 11 inches by 17 inches. Fold out pages will be counted as two pages. Unless otherwise specified, fold out pages may only include narrative sufficient to describe the diagram, chart or graphic material. Every paragraph, figure, and table shall be numbered.

Proposal material shall be presented on double-sided pages only and in a single column on each page. Each double-sided page counts as 2 pages.

A date corresponding to the date of the initial proposal shall be placed on each page of the proposal in the footer section. Any pages that may be revised as a result of discussions or correspondence (if required) shall contain revision numbers and dates.

The page count shall include all material with printed matter and figures except (i) title pages, (ii) table of contents,

(iii) lists of figures, (iv) list of tables, (v) list of appendices, (vi) glossary of abbreviations and acronyms, , (vii) Offeror’s cross-referenced matrix to Annex I, (viii) FACTOR 5: COST/PRICE)

The information presented in the Cost Proposal shall be evaluated by the Government to determine (i) the extent to which the Offeror understands the Government’s requirements and (ii) a Government estimate of the likely costs of performance should the Offeror receive the award. The Government will consider both cost reasonableness and cost realism of the Offeror’s proposal. The quality of the evaluation may be affected by the quality of the Offeror’s submission and supporting cost data. Poor or inadequate supporting cost data may negatively impact the Government’s evaluation of the Offeror.

The Cost Proposal evaluation will be based on compliance with the RFP, an analysis of realism, completeness of the cost data, traceability of the cost to the Offeror’s capability data, and the proposed allocation of man-hours, materials and labor mix. Pertinent cost information including, but not limited to, DCAA recommended rates for such costs as direct labor, overhead, G&A, etc., as necessary and appropriate, will be considered in arriving at the Government determination of the most probable estimated cost to be incurred in the performance of the contract.

Offerors are advised that an offer that includes unbalanced pricing between the basic requirement and any options may be rejected. As defined in FAR 15.404, unbalanced pricing exists when, despite an acceptable total evaluated price, the price of one or more contract line items is significantly over or understated as indicated by the application of cost or price analysis techniques.

Stepladder pricing shall be evaluated by computing a weighted average unit price for each line item. The weighted average unit price will be computed based upon the price offered for each stepladder quantity times the upper quantity in that particular stepladder, divided by the sum of the “upper quantity” units. The weighted average unit price computed for that line item will then be multiplied by the “evaluated quantity” (EQ) identified for that line item to derive a total evaluated line item price. Please note that regardless of the stepladder price under which the EQ falls, the EQ will be multiplied only by the weighted average unit price derived for that particular CLIN and not by the actual price that corresponds to that quantity within Section B/Schedule of Supplies/Services.

Example: Evaluated Quantity (EQ): 53 Stepladder Qty Price x Upper Qty = Total 25-44 $120 x 44 = $ 5,280 45-60 $100 x 60 = $ 6,000

Total 104 = $11,280

Weighted Average Unit Price = $11,280/104 = $108.46 Total Evaluated Line Item Price = $108.46 x 53 = $5,748.46

The “Total Evaluated Line Item Price” for each CLIN/SUBCLIN will be added together to arrive at the “Total Evaluated Stepladder Price”.

The EQ to be used for CLINs with Stepladder Pricing under this solicitation shall be as follows:

CLIN EQ

0004 400 1001/2001/3001/4001 590 0005/1002/2002/3002/4002 80 1005/2005/3005/4005 330

Offerors are hereby advised that the “EQ” in no way restricts the Government as to the number of units it may order under each line item. It is used solely for evaluation purposes. The Government reserves the right to order ANY quantity within a stepladder subject to the availability of funding at time of initial award or option exercise.

Offerors should note that price breaks given for each stepladder within a CLIN are to apply to all units within that and lower stepladders. The following example illustrates the correct procedure for calculating the overall price for specific quantities ordered:

Stepladder Qty Price 100 – 200 $150 201 – 300 $120 301 – 400 $100

Examples of quantities ordered and pricing:

Qty Ordered Price Total Price 130 $150 $19,500 200 $150 $30,000 201 $120 $24,120 280 $120 $33,600 301 $100 $30,100 320 $100 $32,000

As shown above in this example, due to the large quantity price breaks, it costs more to buy a quantity of 280 than it does to buy 320. This is for example purposes only to illustrate how the stepladder quantity price breaks work.

The Total Evaluated Cost/Price will be the sum of all the Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee Contract Line Item Number

(0001, 0002, 0006, 1003, 2003, 3003, 4003) the Firm-Fixed-Price Contract Line Item Numbers (0004, 0005, 1001, 1002, 1005, 2001, 2002, 2005, 3001, 3002, 3005, 4001, 4002, 4005, 4007, 4008), the Cost-Only Contract Line Item Numbers (0007, 1004, 2004, 3004, 4004) (as calculated using cost realism analysis).

A cost-realism evaluation will be performed by the Government on the cost reimbursement items to calculate the probable costs that would be incurred in the course of performance. The total evaluated cost/price will include options; however, the evaluation of options does not in any way obligate the Government to exercise any option. If the costs are not realistic, then costs will be adjusted upward. Cost reasonableness will be verified using, amongst other things, the cost elements of the Offeror’s response, including the proposed labor hours and mix, material, data, management, and subcontractor information.

The evaluation will be based on an analysis of the realism and completeness of the cost proposal, the traceability of the cost to the Offeror's technical proposal, and the proposed allocation of man-hours and labor mix. If proposed direct labor and indirect rates are considered to be unrealistic, the Offeror’s proposed costs will be adjusted upward or downward to reflect more realistic costs. Based on such analysis, an adjusted cost for the Offeror will be calculated to reflect the Government’s estimate of the Offeror’s most probable costs.

1.2.2. ELECTRONIC FILES

The electronic files shall be uncompressed and shall be submitted on Compact Disc (CD); text shall be prepared using Microsoft® Word ™ compatible applications; and spreadsheets, worksheets, or workbooks shall be prepared using Microsoft® Excel ™ compatible applications. Electronic files shall only consist of the following extensions:

….doc and/or ….docx for Microsoft® Word 2010™ files, ….xls and/or ….xlsx for Microsoft® Excel 2010™ files ….ppt and/or ….pptx for Microsoft® PowerPoint 2010™ files ….mpp for Microsoft® Project 2007™ files

Electronic files shall be labeled by: a) Contractor Name and b) Title of the document being attached (Example: ABC Inc. – Volume I Technical Proposal Approach, ABC Inc. – Volume V Cost Proposal, etc.). Refer to volume information for specific volumes and titles.

Graphics, tables, photographs, and other data beyond the capability of Microsoft® Word™, Microsoft® PowerPoint™, Microsoft® Excel™, or Microsoft® Project™ may be submitted in Adobe Acrobat version 9.0 format. The information shall be submitted as one (1) volume per CD-ROM. Refer to Table 1 for quantities. Each disk shall be labeled as follows:

Volume #

Offeror Company Name, City, State Offeror POC Offeror POC Phone # Date of Submission

Appropriate Security Classification markings and handling instructions shall be used for all proposals submitted.

Note that electronic files shall be unclassified.

Two complete sets of Compact Disc (CD) shall be provided, one marked “MASTER” and the other marked “BACKUP.” The Offeror shall not embed sound or video files into the electronic files. The Offeror shall ensure CDs are virus free.

1.2.3. PROPOSAL SUBMISSION

Proposal submission shall be as follows:

All copies of all proposal volumes shall be submitted to the following address at or before the date and time in Block 9 of the Standard Form (SF) 33.

All offers shall be marked as follows:

Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Keyport ATTN: Jamie Yourkoski, Building 206L 610 Dowell Street Keyport WA, 98345

RFP #: N00253-15-R-0005

DO NOT OPEN IN MAIL ROOM

Proposals shall not be submitted via fax or email.

No cost or pricing information shall be included in the Offeror's forwarding letter or in any part of its submitted volumes, except for Volume III - Small Business Subcontracting Plan and Small Business Utilization Past Performance and Volume IV – Cost Proposal. Forwarding letters are merely instruments for transmitting the submitted proposals; they are not part of the page count and will not be evaluated.

Although legible, neat, orderly, and comprehensive proposal(s) are required, elaborate brochures or other presentations beyond that sufficient to present a complete and effective explanation are not desired. Elaborate artwork, expensive visual or other presentation aids are neither necessary nor desired.

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

Offerors hand carrying proposals shall call Jamie Yourkoski (360) 315-3566 at least 48 hours prior to arriving at the Naval Undersea Warfare Center in Keyport, Washington to make arrangements. Offerors should wait at the Keyport Pass and ID building (610 Dowell Street, Keyport WA 98345, Monday through Friday 0600 – 1600 PST) to meet the escort. Packages should not be sealed, as they are subject to inspection.

Additional electronic copies of Volume IV – Cost Proposal of the Offeror’s Proposal shall also be submitted in parallel to the Offeror’s cognizant DCAA office and Administrative Contracting Officer (ACO). Subcontractor Cost information may be contained within Volume IV - Cost Proposal, OR, Subcontractor data may be submitted prior to the date and time set forth in Block 9 of the SF 33 directly to the Procurement Contracting Officer clearly marked with Prime Contractor’s name. In any event, an additional set of Subcontractor’s data shall be submitted directly to its respective cognizant DCAA office.

1.3. SOLICITATION PACKAGE PROPOSAL CONTENT

(a) The offer shall consist of and must include the following:

Standard Form 33, “Solicitation, Offer and Award,” with blocks 12 through 18 completed by the Offeror.

Block 12 shall be filled in with a minimum of 270 days to allow for sufficient time to evaluate proposals.

The Offeror must fill in all areas of the RFP listed as Offeror fill-ins and provide any other information or data required by the solicitation. In Section B, all data costs shall be included as specified in Section V of the Cost Proposal. The Offeror shall provide two (2) paper copies of the SF 33 with their proposal.

RFP Section K, “Representation, Certifications and Other Statements of Offerors,” completed by the Offeror. Identify if the information is in System for Award Management (SAM) on line or provide if not already in SAM. Refer to Section K for the complete list of items to provide. The Offeror shall provide two (2) copies with their proposal.

Volumes I through IV in accordance with the requirements identified herein. See Section 1.1 in Section L for the number of copies to submit.

(b) Proposals shall demonstrate an understanding of the requirements and the proposed method of completing the Statement of Work. Technical and management information shall be prepared in such a manner as to enable source selection personnel to make a thorough and complete evaluation and arrive at a sound determination as to whether or not the solutions proposed and described will satisfy the requirements of the Government. To facilitate the evaluation, the Proposal shall be sufficiently detailed and complete to clearly demonstrate that the prospective Offeror has a thorough understanding of the requirements and the technical and management problems inherent therein, and has a valid, practical solution for each contemplated problem. It should also contain sufficient detail to indicate the proposed means for complying with all applicable specifications. Statements that the prospective Offeror understands and can or will comply with all specifications, statements paraphrasing the specifications or parts thereof, and phrases such as “standard procedures will be employed” or “well known techniques will be used,” etc., will be considered insufficient and potentially deficient.

(c) The Proposal shall outline the proposed requirements as interpreted by each Offeror, the technical and management approach to the requirement, any interpretations or deviations to the Statement of Work, and any other topics deemed pertinent. The Offeror shall comply with all solicitation requirements, terms, and conditions and shall provide a statement to that effect. Any exceptions shall be identified to the Government prior to receipt of the Offeror’s proposal. Failure to comply with all solicitation requirements may result in the Offeror being considered ineligible for award.

2. VOLUME 1 – TECHNICAL / MANAGEMENT

Volume I shall consist of the following:

FACTOR 1: TECHNICAL

FACTOR 2: MANAGEMENT

No Cost or price information shall be included in any of the above sections.

2.1. FACTOR 1: TECHNICAL

The required content of this volume is identified below. The volume shall be organized in the same order as the appropriate subparagraphs discussed below, with information specific to SOW references clearly identified. The Offeror may, however, expand on or include text in addition to the required contents, provided it is relevant and demonstrates a capability that is beneficial for performance of the resultant contract and does not exceed the page number limitation set for the technical volume.

2.1.1. SUBFACTOR 1: PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATION COMPLIANCE

This section shall be substantially specific, detailed and complete to clearly demonstrate the Offeror's understanding of, and the ability to meet, the requirements of the solicitation, SOW, PIPS, and various exhibits. By addressing the factors and sub-factors below, the Offeror shall present, in detail, the proposed designs to be produced. The SOW and PIPS establish the detailed minimum performance requirements that the ADC MK 2 are required to meet. Use of Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS) hardware is encouraged.

The Offeror shall demonstrate how the proposed device satisfies the Performance Requirements and complies with the requirements of the PIPS. A compliance matrix shall be included to demonstrate understanding of every requirement in the PIPS. The Offeror shall provide functional descriptions, diagrams, drawings, flow charts, acoustical performance data, computer predictions, and any other data required to clearly define product compliance.

The following shall be addressed:

2.1.1.1. Acoustic Requirements

The Offeror shall describe how the device will comply with the Acoustic Requirements of the PIPS.

Describe the methodology to ensure the following requirements are met: Frequency, Acoustic Directivity Pattern, Acoustic Endurance, Discrete Acoustic Source Level and Acoustic Band Level for the Signal Modes.

2.1.1.2. Operational Requirements

The Offeror shall describe how the device will comply with the Operational Requirements of the PIPS.

Describe the methodology to ensure the following requirements are met: Hover System, Acoustic Operating Depth, Operational Attitude, and Ascent & Descent Rate.

2.1.1.3. Launch Requirements

The Offeror shall describe how the device will comply with the Launch Requirements of the PIPS.

Describe the methodology to ensure the following requirements are met: Depth, Speed, Stresses, Acceleration, Compressive Impact, Bending Moments and Shear Standby Condition and Activation.

2.1.1.4. Launch Trajectory Requirements

The Offeror shall describe the Launch Trajectory analysis used to ensure the device complies with the Launch Trajectory requirements and the Trajectory Test Methods of the PIPS.

2.1.1.5. Scuttle Requirements

The Offeror shall describe how the device will comply with the Scuttle Requirements of the PIPS.

Describe the methodology to ensure the Hardware and Software Scuttle requirements are met with analytical results and/or measured data to support the claims of predicted performance. This description shall include a narrative on how the device will not be recoverable, or if recovered, will be useless for analysis after operation. Specifically include the methods used for sanitization of all Critical Program Information (if contained in the device) as defined by DoD Instruction 5200.39.

2.1.1.6. Energy Source Requirements

The Offeror shall describe how the device will comply with the Energy Source Requirements of the PIPS.

Describe the anticipated Energy Source Requirements of the proposed devices with analytical results and/or measured data to support the claims of predicted performance.

2.1.1.7. Test Plan

The Offeror shall describe their planned test program, necessary to meet the requirements of the RFP, SOW and PIPS including all first article and factory acceptance tests.

(a) Provide a matrix of tests and procedures to be performed and their applicable requirement.

(b) Provide a time schedule showing the sequence of tests regardless if tests are performed serially or in parallel.

(c) Describe the methods for: recording/archiving/securing (if classified) test data, analyzing test data, resolving/correcting failures, re-testing, and contingency plans.

(d) Describe the methods of testing at each level (e.g. subassembly and assembly).

(e) Reliance on Quality Assurance statistical techniques in manufacturing to reduce the need for tests to be performed.

2.1.2. SUBFACTOR 2: COROLLARY PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENT COMPLIANCE

Describe how the device will comply with the requirements of the SOW and PIPS in the following areas:

2.1.2.1. Reliability

Describe how the dormant reliability meets the requirements of the SOW and the PIPS. Describe the reliability program to be implemented by the Offeror in order to maintain high system reliability throughout the production effort. Clearly specify any enhancements or features of the proposed device which exceed the Dormant Reliability/Shelf Life requirement of the ADC MK 2.

2.1.2.2. Integrated Logistics

Describe how the ILS program will be developed in accordance with the SOW for the products used in the ADC MK 2. Describe how all hardware and software products, including all NDI/COTS, modified NDI/COTS, and newly developed items delivered under this contract will be fully supportable throughout their life cycle.

2.1.2.3. Safety Requirements

Describe how the device will comply with the Safety Requirements of the SOW and PIPS. Describe the methodology to ensure Personnel, Hardware, Software, and Explosive safety requirements are met.

2.1.2.4. Configuration Management

The Offeror shall describe how compliance with all of the Configuration Management requirements in the SOW will be met, to include, the Offeror’s published internal Configuration Management procedures, subcontractor Configuration Management control, schedule of Configuration Management audits and events, baseline management and control, and engineering documentation. In addition, the Offeror shall discuss in detail the Configuration Management procedures by which control of all device interfaces will be managed.

2.1.2.5. Software Development Plan

If the Offeror’s design requires software development, the Offeror shall include a Software Development Plan that describes their software development practices and is in accordance with the content defined in the SOW. The SDP shall not be subject to the technical proposal page limitation of the solicitation. Offerors are advised however, that SDPs, which are concise and well-written, may receive more favorable consideration than those that contain extraneous material and/or brochure-manship.

Offeror shall also submit the rationale which describes why their specific approach is appropriate for the device to be procured and how their proposed processes are equivalent to those articulated by Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI) capability Level 3. The SDP rationale is subject to the technical proposal page limitation of the solicitation and shall not exceed 3 pages.

2.1.2.6. Performance Enhancements

The Government will consider performance enhancements proposed by the Offeror in determining best value. Offerors may submit a description of proposed enhancements to the device that increase reliability, capability or shelf life, while conforming to the requirements of the SOW and PIPS.

2.2. FACTOR 2: MANAGEMENT

2.2.1. SUBFACTOR 1: MANUFACTURING

The Offeror shall present a clear and complete picture of precisely how the Offeror intends to manufacture the device for which it has submitted an offer. Total capability must be demonstrated, whether that capability resides with the prospective Offeror who would ultimately be the prime, a team member, or subcontractor. The Offeror shall identify which capabilities will be completed by the prime, a team member, or subcontractor.

Additionally, the Offeror shall demonstrate compliance with the SOW and PIPS.

2.2.1.1. Manufacturing Plan

The Offeror may present the Manufacturing Plan in their own format as long as it meets the requirements of this RFP and addresses, at a minimum, the following elements:

(a) Control of classified information; including software, firmware and other classified data.

(b) Description of how technical information, including drawings will be converted into work instructions, how the accuracy of this information will be validated and maintained current, and the methods which will be used to incorporate feedback from the shop floor.

(c) Gantt chart showing internal milestones and events including preparation of procedures, procurement of long lead and subcontracted items, and fabrication/assembly required to meet the contract schedule.

The chart must identify all tasks, each task’s duration, critical sub-paths, the most-critical path, and slack time included for mitigating schedule slippage.

(d) Describe the manufacturing, life cycle maintenance, packaging, handling, storage and transportation, or disposal processes in reference to pollution prevention and safety and health goals.

(e) Describe how environmental compliance will be maximized. Identify procedures and standards that have been, or will be, established to identify, evaluate, eliminate or control the use of hazardous waste or Ozone Depleting Substances (ODS). Identify any pollution prevention goals.

(f) Tabulation of the components or services that will be subcontracted which are considered to be the most critical to the proposed effort. Indicate which of these components or services, if any, are on or affect the most-critical path, and discuss what monitoring, controls or alternative efforts will be taken to ensure that on-time delivery to the Navy will be maintained. The table shall include, for each component or service, in calendar days after contract award the planned order date, vendor lead time, Offeror’s in-plant need date, and available slack time. Provide a written commitment from supplier(s) of these components or services, to be procured, identifying dates for delivery.

(g) Describe the planned allocation of resources in sufficient detail to demonstrate the capacity of the

Offeror and their subcontractors to perform the work proposed under this requirement. Identify other programs that may compete for the Offeror's equipment and facility resources.

2.2.1.2. Quality Assurance Plan

The Offeror’s proposal shall include a summary of their Quality Assurance/Quality Control Program Plan considered necessary for the performance of the planned contract. Quality Assurance may be integrated into the Manufacturing Plan but the relevant sections must be clearly referenced here (i.e. page number(s), section number(s), paragraph(s), etc.). The proposal shall discuss, at a minimum, the following Quality Assurance issues:

(a) Product Assurance Provisions: The Offeror shall fully describe their existing Quality Assurance Program and how it complies with the requirements of the SOW in demonstrating system quality and conformance with the PIPS. Evidence shall be cited of recent audits/surveys that were conducted and certified by DCAS to verify the Offeror's device meets these requirements and that processes and procedures are in place to fulfill the requirements specified in the SOW. Include plans for implementation of a defect reduction program (in-house and at major subcontractors) with specific details on failure analysis and corrective actions. In addition, discuss how this program will focus on prevention rather than downstream detection.

(b) Plans and methodology to meet Environmental Stress Screening (ESS) requirements including parts upgrade screening of selected non-standard electronic parts and re-screening of MIL-STD parts.

(c) Plans to test for and control the presence of Electrostatic Discharge (ESD), as well as employee ESD knowledge and experience, which might or might not include a training program.

(d) Ability to maintain parts tolerances within specified limits. Receiving inspection requirements for outsourced parts.

(e) Application of statistical techniques in manufacturing to reduce the need for redundant testing and rework to be performed.

(f) Description of the approach that will be used to inspect and track all manufactured and outsourced parts.

(g) The Offeror shall describe their Quality Assurance (QA) system's critical control points and shall describe their means for determining minimum yield values for each critical point as required by the SOW. Critical quality control points may include multi-layer boards, hybrids, modules, trays, system burn-in, and/or end items (final inspection and test). The critical quality control points must be applicable to the manufacture of the device, based on the design.

(h) The Offeror shall describe their incoming inspection to detect counterfeit electronic components.

(i) Statistical Quality Control Techniques. The Offeror shall describe how their use of statistical techniques complies with the SOW. The Offeror shall describe their internal organization and shall provide details of this technical approach/man-loading/risk assessment and predictions for assuring a controlled manufacturing…