N0025318R0006_Amendment_One.pdf

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 add Note 10 to Section L providing details regarding a site visit scheduled for 29 November 2018 and to provide notif ication that Exhibits A, B, and C (CDRLs) listed in section J-Attachments, are now available.

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 14-Nov-2018

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 N0025318R0006

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

08-Nov-2018

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 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

14-Nov-2018

CODE

NAVAL UNDERSEA WARFARE CENTER

ATTN: CYNTHIA CARLSON

CYNTHIA.CARLSON@NAVY.MIL

610 DOWELL STREET, BLDG 206

KEYPORT WA 98345

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

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

N0025318R0006

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION L - INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND NOTICES TO BIDDERS

The following have been modified:

INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

NOTE 1 – QUESTIONS: All questions and inquiries shall be sent in writing as soon as practicable after receipt of solicitation. Questions shall be submitted via e-mail to Cynthia

Carlson at cynthia.carlson@navy.mil no later than seven (7) days prior to the closing date of the solicitation. Offeror must receive confirmation of receipt to ensure e-mail correspondence was received by the Government.

DO NOT INCLUDE GOVERNMENT DRAWINGS OR GOVERNMENT PROTECTED

INFORMATION IN YOUR EMAILS UNLESS THEY ARE DIGITALLY ENCRYPTED

PER FEDERAL INFORMATION PROCESSING STANDARD (FIPS) PUBLICATION

140.2.

NOTE 2 – POINT OF CONTACT: The Government Point of Contact for this

Solicitation/Request for Proposal is Cynthia Carlson, Telephone (360) 315-3157, E-mail cynthia.carlson@navy.mil.

NOTE 3 – OPERATIONS SECURITY (OPSEC): Performance under this contract requires the contractor to adhere to OPSEC requirements. Explanation of these requirements is detailed in the Operations Security Guide for Defense Contractors, available online at:

http://www.navsea.navy.mil/Home/WarfareCenters/NUWCKeyport/Resources.aspx; click on the

OPSEC Guide for Defense Contractors.

NOTE 4 –PROPOSED EXCEPTIONS TO RFP: As noted in Section C, paragraph entitled

“Compliance with Specifications”, any exceptions or deviations to the Government specifications included in this solicitation must be clearly identified in a cover letter and submitted as part of your proposal. If deviations are proposed, the Offeror shall provide an explanation of how the proposed item/service meets the requirements of the specifications.

Failure to notify the Government of all deviations prior to award may be grounds for contract termination.

NOTE 5 – PROPOSAL SUBMISSION: Proposals may be mailed or e-mailed. E-mail is preferred. Mailed proposals shall be sent to Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division, Keyport, 610 Dowell Street, Attn: Cynthia Carlson, Building 206, Keyport, WA 98345. Electronic proposals should be e-mailed to

Cynthia.carlson@navy.mil. Faxed proposals are not permitted.

Once the proposal has been submitted, the Offeror shall provide a separate email to

Cynthia.carlson@navy.mil to request confirmation of Government receipt of the submission.

mailto:cynthia.carlson@navy.mil mailto:cynthia.carlson@navy.mil http://www.navsea.navy.mil/Home/WarfareCenters/NUWCKeyport/Resources.aspx mailto:Cynthia.carlson@navy.mil

The Offeror must receive confirmation of receipt to ensure proposal has been received by the

Government.

NOTE 6 – ARMS EXPORT CONTROLLED DRAWINGS: Restricted Drawings and

Technical Information are only available by accessing Federal Business Opportunities (FBO).

Registration instructions and Vendor Guide books can be found on the FBO homepage https://www.fbo.gov. Drawings referenced in this solicitation are restricted by the Arms Export

Control Act and are only available to vendors/contractors appointed Data Custodian that is registered with Defense Logistics Information Service (DLIS) Joint Certification Program (JCP).

Vendor’s/Contractors Data Custodians that are not registered with DLIS JCP can obtain registration information at http://www.dla.mil/HQ/InformationOperations/Offers/Products/LogisticsApplications/JCP.aspx or by phone at 888-352-9333.

Drawings for this solicitation have been posted to the FBO website: https://www.fbo.gov.

Offerors who have registered with FBO and have registered in DLIS JCP can access this data under solicitation number N0025318R0006.

NOTE 7 – PROPOSAL CONTENT: The Offeror’s proposal shall contain the following:

a) Cover letter containing:

The solicitation number

The name, address, telephone and facsimile numbers, and e-mail address of the

Offeror;

The DUNS Number and CAGE Code of the Offeror;

A statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions, and provisions included in the solicitation, and agreement to furnish any or all items upon which prices are offered at the price set opposite each item.

A statement indicating the extent to which all items proposed are in accordance with all requirements of the solicitation and all associated drawings, attachments, and specifications.

A statement indicating that prices are valid for a minimum of 90 days from date of solicitation closing; if no such statement is included in the offer, all pricing shall be valid for 90 days from date of solicitation closing.

Names, titles, phone numbers, facsimile numbers, and e-mail addresses of persons authorized to negotiate and sign on the Offeror’s behalf with the Government in connection with this solicitation.

b) Complete Standard Form (SF) 33, including pricing for all line items except Not-

Separately-Priced (NSP) line items.

c) Complete Representations and Certifications in accordance with Section K of the SF 33.

d) Complete Technical Proposal

e) Certification of ISO 2001:2015 or Higher

f) Complete Past Performance Reference Worksheet

g) Large businesses shall submit a Small Business Subcontracting Plan in accordance with

FAR 52.219-9(d).

https://www.fbo.gov/ http://www.dla.mil/HQ/InformationOperations/Offers/Products/LogisticsApplications/JCP.aspx https://www.fbo.gov/

NOTE 8 – PROPOSAL SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS: Proposals shall demonstrate understanding of the requirements and the proposed method of completing the Section C

Statement of Work (SOW) and all other requirements of the solicitation. Offers must meet or exceed the specifications in the solicitation and any subsequent amendments.

Offeror’s Technical Proposals shall address the following:

Factor 1 – Technical (not to exceed 20 pages not including cover page or the Quality

Assurance Program Plan)

Offerors shall provide all necessary information for a comprehensive technical evaluation for the

Government to determine the extent of each Offeror’s technical ability to perform the requirements described in Section C of the solicitation. In making this determination, the

Government will consider both the Offeror's technical capability and risk management. Each offeror shall address each of the following subfactors:

Subfactor 1a – Technical Capability:

Offeror’s proposal shall describe in detail the technical capabilities, approach, and unique skills or solutions possessed in order to demonstrate the ability to meet all the requirements of the SORD ROV Upgrade within Section C, Statement of Work. While addressing all requirements, narrative emphasis shall be placed on demonstrating the

Offeror’s knowledge, facilities, and capability to design and manufacture similar or like complex items and computer software to include design and manufacturing from visual inspection of existing equipment (both prime and subcontractors). The narrative shall also demonstrate the Offeror’s capability to perform the machining, the intermediate and final testing and inspections, and any other capabilities required to design and manufacture the

SORD frame and related assemblies.

Subfactor 1b – Risk Management:

(a) The proposal shall provide the Offeror’s approach to technical risk management and a systematic approach that demonstrates a comprehensive understanding and application of risk management techniques, methods and procedures required to efficiently execute the requirements of this solicitation.

(b) The Offeror shall provide a description of the overall technical and schedule risk issues involved in the integration of new hardware and software with the existing system.

(c) The Offeror shall provide a Quality Assurance Program Plan that complies with

ISO 9001:2015 or higher, to include proof of certification, the Offeror’s proposed risk management process, and how the management team will use this information in monitoring and adjusting project performance and risk mitigation to include the oversight of any proposed subcontractors and suppliers. The narrative shall also demonstrate the Offeror’s understanding of the risks involved with the manufacture of the required items and computer software within Section C, SOW, by identifying specific risks and providing a description of the associated methods for risk mitigation and quality control. Offeror shall specifically address the risks associated with meeting the 45 calendar day unavailability of the SORD excavating/digging capability to the Government. SORD’s unavailability period of

45 calendar days includes transit time to and from the Offeror’s facility. Offeror shall additionally address any Offeror’s concerns with refurbishing and interfacing the SORD IV ROV manipulator into the SORD ROV Upgrade.

(d) The Offeror shall provide a narrative that demonstrates understanding of the required flow down of Section C, SOW, quality requirements and the planned oversight of any proposed subcontractors and suppliers. The narrative shall also demonstrate how subcontractors are monitored and how information is maintained.

(e) The Offeror shall provide the Offeror’s risk mitigation plan process to meet the requirements of Section C, SOW, and identify what areas the Offeror anticipates as risk areas based on the provided drawings.

Factor 2 – Past Performance

Offerors are requested to submit the following information:

1. A list of up to five (5) relevant contracts for the Offeror that represent similar size, scope, and complexity to the efforts described herein. The contracts identified must have been underway for at least six (6) months or longer; and if completed, must have been completed within the past three (3) years of release of this solicitation. Include the below information about each contract. This information may be provided using Attachment 4, Past

Performance Reference Worksheet.

(a) Contract Number and Title

(b) Prime or Subcontractor

(c) Short description of the requirement

(d) If prime contractor, description of major subcontracts

(e) Description of why contract is considered relevant. If performed as a subcontractor, describe the portion of work performed and its relevancy.

(f) Name of the contracting agency/activity

(g) Type of contract (e.g. Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ), Blanket

Purchase Agreement (BPA), Cost Reimbursable or Firm Fixed Price, Incentive

Fee, etc.)

(h) Period of Performance

(i) Potential Maximum Contract Value at time of award, including all options. If performing as a subcontractor, this value shall reflect the maximum value to be awarded to the subcontractor entity.

(j) Final contract value. This value shall reflect work and options actually awarded and funded. If performing as a subcontractor, this value shall reflect the value awarded and funded to the subcontractor entity.

(k) Program Manager and Contracting Officer name, telephone and facsimile number, and email address. Ensure accessible POC information is provided.

2. Past Performance references may include Federal, state, and local government contracts, private sector contracts, and performance on a subcontractor basis.

3. If the Offeror has not performed similar projects, the Offeror is requested to discuss other related projects that demonstrate the Offeror’s capabilities to perform work of similar size, scope, and complexity. This may include data on prior contracts involving its officers and employees. However, in addition to the information set forth above, the Offeror shall discuss in detail the role performed by such persons in the prior contracts cited.

4. The Offeror is requested to include in its solicitation response written consent of its proposed major subcontractors to allow the Government to discuss the subcontractor’s past performance assessment(s) with the Offeror.

Factor 3 – Price

Offerors are required to submit prices for all line items and quantities included in the solicitation.

Failure to submit a price for any priced line items may result in the offer being rejected as unacceptable. The maximum base and option quantity pricing will be included in the price evaluation.

The offeror shall also ensure that all travel expenses utilized in establishing the proposed price are in accordance with the Joint Travel Regulations (JTR), accessible at the Defense Travel

Management Office (DTMO) website: http://www.defensetravel.dod.mil/site/travelreg.cfm.

NOTE 9 - Failure to provide all required information from this solicitation and any subsequent amendment(s) will make your proposal non-responsive.

NOTE 10 - SITE VISIT

A site visit will be conducted at 10:00 AM Pacific Time on 29 November 2018 at Naval

Undersea Warfare Center Division Keyport (NUWC Keyport). Prospective offerors shall notify all of the following: Dirk Schmitz at (360) 315-3866 or email at dirk.d.schmitz@navy.mil; Clay McCandless at (360) 396-7691 or email at clay.mccandless@navy.mil; and Mark Moody at (360) 396-2649 or email at mark.c.moody@navy.mil and C/C Cynthia.carlson@navy.mil by 3:00 PM Pacific Time on 21

November 2018 identifying the names of employees and subcontractors and their names who will attend. Pre-registration is mandatory to meet security and access requirements prior to arrival at NUWC Keyport. Offerors shall include the company name, CAGE code, and solicitation number in the subject line of the email. Upon receipt of this information, the

Government POC will confirm receipt and provide any final instructions required to attend.

Offerors are encouraged to provide cellular contact numbers for company officials attending to allow for last minute changes if necessary. Again, pre-registration is mandatory to guarantee mailto:dirk.d.schmitz@navy.mil mailto:clay.mccandless@navy.mil mailto:mark.c.moody@navy.mil adequate time for security and access requirements prior to arrival: pre-registration after 3:00

PM Pacific Time on 21 November 2018 could result in the offeror not being able to attend the site visit.

The decision by any offeror to not attend the site visit will be construed to mean that the offeror fully understands all requirements of the solicitation. All prospective offerors are advised that at the conclusion of the site visit, unless the solicitation is amended in writing, it will remain unchanged. If any amendment is issued, normal procedures relating to the acknowledgement and receipt of any such amendment shall be applicable. In no event will failure to attend the site visit constitute grounds for a claim after award of the contract.

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