N0025319R0001_Amendment_0002.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 extend the closing date and time of this solicitation to 1:00 PM Pacific Time on 21 November 2019;

update table L-1; update Attachments 1, 2, and 9; update the Attachments and Exhibits table in Section J, update the Period of Performance for CLIN 0003 in Section F; and respond to vendor questions 7-41.

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 27-Sep-2019

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 N0025319R0001

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

10-Sep-2019

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 X is extended, 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)

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3. EFFECTIVE DATE

27-Sep-2019

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NAVAL UNDERSEA WARFARE CENTER

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KEYPORT WA 98345

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SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION A - SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM

The required response date/time has changed from 29-Oct-2019 01:00 PM to 21-Nov-2019 01:00 PM.

SECTION B - SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES

The following have been modified:

VENDOR QUESTIONS

Question 1:

Please Provide Digital Data File A (Appendix A - TBD, file provided upon request) as called out in the ANSLQE_DetailSpec_U4-5TowedBody

Answer 1:

Digital Data File A was provided as Attachment 31a Towed Body Nose Cone and Tail Cone STEP File - draft.

Question 2:

Please Provide Acoustic Dummy Load (Appendix B - TBD, file provided upon request) as called out in the ANSLQE_DetailSpec_U4-5TowedBody.

Answer 2:

Draft characteristics will be identified and uploaded to ETIC. At award, the Item Spec will be updated to incorporate any changes to the characteristics.

Question 3:

Please provide:

Zone A - Classified Appendix E (unique - U4-5PCR22).

Zone B - Classified Appendix E (unique - U4-5PCR23).

Zone C - Classified Appendix E (unique - U4-5PCR24).

Appendix C

Answer 3:

Classified items are not required for proposal purposes and will be delivered following award.

Question 4:

Please Provide OPNAVINST 5513.3C, SCG ID# 03-171 "AN/SLQ-25, AN/SLQ-25A, AN/SLQ-25C and AN/SLQ- 25 () Torpedo Countermeasures (NIXIE)" and OPNAVINST 5513.3C, SCG ID# 03-142 and "AN/SLQ-25 and AN/SLQ-25A and AN/SLQ-25C and AN/SLQ-25 () Torpedo Countermeasures (NIXIE)" - Supplement (SECRET).

(CLR07 - U4-5CLR02)"

Answer 4:

OPNAVINST 5513.3C, SCG ID# 03-171 was provided as Attachment 18 Security Classification Guide (SCG) ID# 03-171.

Classified items are not required for proposal purposes and will be delivered following award.

Question 5:

Please provide the Attachments 32, and 43 Towed Body (TB-14C) Technical materials and System Technical Data Packages

Answer 5:

Attachment 32 Tow Cable, Modified Unit 3D model will not be included at time of solicitation release; it is the Government's intention to provide document following award. Attachment 43 Towed Body was provided. The Towed Body nomenclature has not yet been determined and is not TB-14C.

Question 6:

Please provide the balance of the TDP for the Towed Body Units 4&5

Answer 6:

25E towed Body TDP is complete as delivered.

Question 7:

Attach 18 - SCG: Section 8 identifies the classified hardware for each variant of the SLQ-25. However, there is no listing for the 25E variant. What specific hardware (components, subassemblies, or assemblies) in the 25E variant is to be considered classified during production or factory testing?

Answer 7:

The only classified hardware is the Towed Body, which is Confidential.

Question 8:

SOW Paragraph 3.4.4 instructs the Contractor to perform first article testing. The CATP (Attach 17, para. 4.3 on page 8) indicates that First Article Testing will be evaluated against the unit level Item Specifications. These unit level Item Specifications each include an RVTM with a "First Article" test column in it. The required testing is extensive, including water immersion, shock, vibration, EMI, etc., and appears to be a full qualification test suite.

(Q1) What level of testing has the government already performed, or will have performed, on the design? (Q2) Is it the government's intention for the Contractor to perform all of the first article testing identified in these unit level Item Specifications, which would essentially include performing system qualification testing? (Q3) A number of the requirements in the RVTM are satisfied by Analysis. Was this already performed with the design or is it the Government's intent for the contractor to perform these analyses as part of the First Article Acceptance Test activities?

Answer 8:

A1) The Government is performing incremental functional and performance testing as HWCI and DQUs are built and tested.

A2) Contractor Qualification tests shall be completed at the Unit Level. The Contractor may determine if it is advantageous to test with a Unit standalone, or test with two or more interconnected Units. All units are to be tested.

A3) The Contractor should assume all analysis will be performed by the Government. It is expected that the results of the Government analysis will be available at time of award.

Question 9:

SOW Section 3.4.2 instructs the contractor to provide updated TDPs as CDRL A00F, per DI-SESS-80776A, but does not specify whether a level 1, level 2, or level 3 TDP is required. What is the Navy's requirement for this data package?

Answer 9:

SOW Section 3.4 pertains to First Article Units. 3.4.2 pertains to First Article and Factory Acceptance Test Equipment.

The Contractor shall update the existing PRA Test Equipment TDP to reflect approved changes for the First Article and Factory Acceptance Test Equipment. The requirement is Level 2 with complete 3D models in native format, software, and related documents.

Question 10:

Attach 1 - SOW: An updated TDP IAW CDRL A00F, DI-SESS-80776A, is to be provided, however, the level of detail (i.e. Level 1, Level 2, or Level 3) is not specified. (Q1) What Level of detail is required? (Q2) Is it correct to assume that the work requested in this paragraph is simply processing ECOs and ECPs against the data package, and that the level of detail provided in CDRL A00F will be unchanged as a result of this activity? (Q3) If the answer to Q2 is negative, what assumptions should be made by the Offeror?

Answer 10:

A1) Level 3 A2) Yes A3) N/A

Question 11:

The SOW states the Government will provide two (2) tow cables per Forward Fit Configuration and two (2) tow cables per Backfit System Configuration as GFE for the Contractor to modify to comply with the AN/SLQ-25E TDP (Section J Attach 44). Attachment 38 AN/SLQ-25E Configurations shows GFE tow cables for the Backfit configuration, but does not identify the Tow Cables for the Forward Fit configuration as being provided as GFE.

Please clarify this apparent inconsistency.

Answer 11:

Forward Fit Towed Cables will be Modified LFOTCs (LFOTCs for modification will be provided as GFE).

Attachment 38 AN/SLQ-25E NIXIE Configurations will be updated to reflect Modified LFOTCs for Forward Fit Configurations and will be provided at time of award.

Question 12:

The SOW states the Contractor will modify the GFE cables to comply with the AN/SLQ-25E TDP. Is it correct to assume all that is required is to re-terminate the cables that are provided? If not, what additional modifications are required as there are no drawings that have been provided for the LFOTC?

Answer 12:

All that is required for modification of the Unit 4 and 5 GFE cables is re-termination of the cables as defined in the TDP. Termination procedures and drawing for molds will be provided in the updated TDP, soon after award.

Question 13:

The SOW requires the Contractor to procure material for, fabricate, and assemble one (1) Miscellaneous Parts Kit IAW Attachment 38. However, there is nothing in Attachment 38 specifically identified as a Miscellaneous Parts Kit. Please provide clarification on what constitutes the makeup of this kit?

Answer 13:

The second paragraph of Para 3.4 of the SOW will be updated to read: "The Contractor shall procure material for, fabricate, assemble (i) One (1) AN/SLQ-25E Forward Fit Configuration and (ii) One (1) AN/SLQ-25E Back Fit Configuration IAW AN/SLQ-25E First Article Configurations (Section J Attachment 38), the AN/SLQ-25E TDPs (Section J, Attachments 39 - 44), and SAE AS6500." The updated SOW, Attachment 1, will be posted to ETIC.

Question 14:

Attach 38 - NIXIE Configurations: There do not appear to be drawings or parts lists associated with the Winch Kit, System Cable Kit, the Backfit Foundation Kit, or the Forward Fit Foundation Kit. Please provide the applicable drawings or parts lists.

Answer 14:

Clarification 1: The backfit kit is essentially a full Forward Fit Kit with the following two items removed:

- All DHE Units

- UNIT 3 - WINCH, DUAL DRUM (470-8691392) less the BASE ASSEMBLY RL-272C (8775623) sub-assembly.

Clarification 2: The System Cable Kit is identical for the Backfit Kit and the Forward Fit Kit. The System Cable Kit is inclusive of:

- INTERCONNECT DIAGRAM, SYSTEM (8822488)

- CABLE SHEETS, SHIPBOARD (8822489).

Clarification 3: The Backfit Foundation Kit is a Unit2 Electronic Console Foundation Adapter. (Added to the TDP;

provided after award)

Clarification 4: The Forward Fit Foundation Kit includes the following:

- One (1) Unit 3 Winch Foundation Drawing (8775633)

- One (1) Unit 2 Electronic Console Foundation drawing (Added to the TDP; provided after award)

- One (1) Unit 2 Electronic Console Foundation Adapter (Added to the TDP provided after award)

- One (1) Unit 1 RCU Foundation. The Unit1 Foundation is NOT Applicable (N/A). The Unit1’s foundation is built into the enclosure (Drawing 470-8691390, COMMON CONTROL, REMOTE). Fasteners are identified which interface with the ship.

- Clarification 4 Note 1: DHE Units do not require foundations. They are provided by the installing activity as indicated in the TDP.

- Clarification 4 Note 2: Applicable Unit Item Specifications provide foundation and foundation adapter requirements.

Question 15:

RFP: CLIN 0003 (First Article Units) is reflected with a POP corresponding to the first year (12/18/20 to 12/17/21).

Based on the SOW and the need for proof of manufacturing efforts prior to PRR and first article build, it would seem that this POP should coincide with the second year (12/18/21 to 12/17/22). Please confirm.

Answer 15:

The intent of the Government is to purchase individual 25E units defined by configurations (First Article, Forward Fit, etc.). The Government is not procuring the 25E entire system. If a Unit is mature and available to initiate First Article efforts during the base year, the Government plans to have the option of doing so during the base year. It is expected that the bulk of First Article efforts will take place during the second year of the contract.

Question 16:

Attach 2 - Estimated Production Quantities: Reflects CLIN 0004 production in years 2-5 of the POP. RFP Section F (page 51) indicates a five year POP beginning on initial contract award. Is the Government able to place orders for production in the first year and before First Article approval or should a different POP be reflected for CLIN 0004?

Answer 16:

No changes to published PoPs. PoPs will be updated at time of award. There are no estimated quantities for production items for the first year and the Government does not currently intend to place production orders prior to

First Article approval, however, the Government reserves the right to place orders against CLINs anytime during the PoP.

Question 17:

In Section F of the RFP, the CLIN POPs reflect starts beginning on 12/18/20. F-211-H021, on the other hand, identifies an estimated date of award of 30 June 2020. What is the significance of this gap? Should the POPs in the table in Section F have been better represented as Months After Receipt of Order (MARO)?

Answer 17:

The estimated award date indicated in F-211-H021 is based upon award without discussions. PoPs will be updated at time of award.

Question 18:

RFP: How does the Government intend to determine how much of the term level CLINs (e.g. CLINs 0001, 0006, 0041, etc.) are required to be authorized and funded to support authorized project activities? What are the implications for authorized project activities (i.e. CLINs 0002, 0003, 0004, 0005, 0044 or 0045) in the event funding under the term level CLINs becomes delayed or is insufficient to support these production activities?

Answer 18:

If required, the Government will request a ROM to determine the annual estimate of effort corresponding to the CLIN. All funding limitations shall be handled in accordance with the Limitation of Funds clause FAR 52.232-22.

Question 19:

The Notional Schedule provided on p.116 of the RFP reflects an award of approximately June 2020 (Q3 FY20) with an IBR to be conducted in Q1 FY21. PRA and POM activities are shown as starting upon completion of the IBR.

What activities would be completed between Award and the IBR which would be the subject of an IBR?

Answer 19:

The Notional Schedule is a hypothetical schedule in which the Contractor is expected to be standing up all processes, resources, and facilitates required to execute the contract. It is envisioned that engineering and production TIMs may start prior to an IBR and in support of clarifying contract requirements. Offerors should utilize the SOW and schedule to determine the required efforts to execute the hypothetical tasks.

Question 20:

Section 3.2 of the SOW is identified as applicable to both PRA CLIN 0002 and ETS CLIN 0006 (and options if exercised). It is not clear, however, for bidding purposes, which portions of Section 3.2 map to CLIN 0002 and which to CLIN 0006. Please clarify for prospective bidders.

Answer 20:

CLIN 0002 maps to the manufacture of Production Representative Articles.

CLIN 0006 maps to Engineering and Technical Services required as a result of Government and POM testing.

Question 21:

SOW Section 3.9 does not include a CLIN designation. This would appear to be applicable to the overall Program Management of the contract (CLIN 0001 and options). Please confirm or correct.

Answer 21:

Section 3.9 of the SOW is updated to reflect its application to CLIN 0001 and options. The updated SOW will be uploaded to ETIC.

Question 22:

Sections 3.6.4 and 3.8.6 of the SOW appear to be redundantly applied to multiple CLINs to include both production (0002, 0003, 0004, 0005, 0044 and 0045) and ETS services CLINs (0006, 1046 and options). Please clarify where these costs should be applied.

Answer 22:

Paragraph 3.6.4 of the SOW is for Packaging, Handling, Storage, and Transportation of POM/FAT/production equipment and applies to CLINs 0002, 0003, 0004, 0005, 0044, and 0045. Paragraph 3.8 is for PHS&T support as required for 0006 and 0046 (i.e. shipping for test events).

Question 23:

Sections 3.1.9.4 and 3.7.7 of the RFP address GFP management requirements and are allocated to multiple term type CLINs (0001, 0006, 1046 and options). Please clarify?

Answer 23:

Section 3.7.7 GFP Management of the SOW is redundant and will be deleted.

Question 24:

Attach 1 - SOW: Will NUWC's acoustics, environmental and power test facilities be made available to the Contractor for first article testing? If yes, will they be made available at no cost to the Contractor?

Answer 24:

A1) Yes A2) No. Costs of Government facilities, as applicable, must be included in the Offeror's proposal.

Question 25:

Given that the RFP specifies the total LOE to be proposed for the term level CLINs, is it a correct assumption that Offerors need only provide rationale for the skill mix proposed in their cost narrative addressing the proposed effort?

Answer 25:

Rationale for proposed LOE CLIN skill mixes (Program Management and Engineering/Technical Services) are not a submittal requirement. For Program Management CLINs, no higher level skill mix is provided by the Government;

for Engineering and Technical Services CLINs, Offerors must propose a skill mix that aligns with the Government provided higher level skill mix.

Question 26:

It is not clear on how the Government intends to implement the ordering process. Please describe the post-award procurement process. Will task orders for specific production quantities require individual proposals and/or how does the Government intend to use the pricing provided in Attachments 2 and 9? If individual proposals are required for each task order, will those proposals be funded from LOE CLINs? Please provide an example award scenario for clarification.

Answer 26:

Task orders will be issued for items based upon costs proposed in the Attachment 9 ELIN tables. Proposals will not be requested for individual task orders for production items.

Question 27:

Why are the quantities different between the Estimated Production Quantities (Attachment 2) and the Evaluated Quantities (Attachment 9)?

Answer 27:

Evaluated production quantities are necessary for the Government's cost evaluation and are provided to describe the Government's cost evaluation methodology.

Question 28:

FAR 52.209-3 is prescribed for inclusion in contracts when a fixed-price contract is contemplated and it is intended that the contract require first article approval and the contractor be required to conduct such testing. A clause substantially similar to FAR 52.209-3 is prescribed for contracts when a cost-reimbursement contract is contemplated. One would expect there to be a difference in paragraph (c) of the clause for a cost-reimbursement contract to state that the Contractor shall perform any additional testing due to disapproval at no increase in the fee of the contract vice stating that all costs for the additional testing following disapproval are to be borne by the Contractor. Given that a cost-reimbursement contract is contemplated herein, request the Government revisit and restate this clause as applicable.

Answer 28:

There is no change to clause 52.209-3. Any cost overruns will be handled in accordance with the Limitation of Cost clause FAR 52.232-20.

Question 29:

There is some confusion with the differences in quantities identified in Attachments 2 and 9. In addition, Note 3 for Attachment 9 appears to indicate that unit pricing should be based upon a quantity of 1 regardless of the Evaluated Quantity. Accordingly, please confirm at what quantities the Offerors should base the individual items required to be populated in Attachment 9.

Answer 29:

Offerors must enter proposed costs for a quantity of one (1) for each ELIN item in Attachment 9. Estimated production quantities are provided by the Government in Attachment 9 to aid Offerors in developing proposed costs based upon assumption of risk. Actual ordering quantities may vary.

Question 30:

With regard to FAR 52.203-9, on what basis will the Government use to determine failure between the system design and the manufacture of the system?

Answer 30:

The question refers to FAR 52.203-9, but is assumed to mean 52.209-3. In case of a failure during acceptance, the Government will inspect the hardware item for conformity to the TDP as well as review of:

- Prior DVT or regression testing results;

- ISO 9000 QA compliance to verify consistency in manufacturing;

- Manufacturing documentation,

- Test support software Using this information, the Government will determine if the failure is a unit design deficiency or manufacturing deficiency.

Question 31:

States that the "Contractor shall update and maintain the Logistics Product Data Summaries so it reflects the current revision of the AN/SLQ-25E units." Please provide copies of the existing products for review by the Offerors.

Answer 31:

These products are not required for proposal purposes. They are currently being developed and will be made available following contract award.

Question 32:

SOW 3.6 identifies CLINs 0004, 0005, 0044 and 0045 as "options". The RFP does not. Please clarify.

Answer 32:

SOW paragraphs 3.5 and 3.6 corrected to remove 'option' from CLINs 0004, 0005, 0044 and 0045.

Question 33:

- Attachment 2 identifies estimated production order quantities by year which reflect orders through Year 5.

- Note 2 (pg. 51) in Section F of the RFP indicates the expected lead time for production is 18 months.

- The Option to Extend the Term of the Contract clause (FAR 52.217-9) states in para (c) [pg. 98] the total duration of the contract shall not exceed 5 years.

- Given an anticipated 18 month production cycle, this suggests that all production orders must be placed by approximately month 42 (Year 3.5) at the latest to remain within the 5 year term of the contract.

- If orders are able to be placed through year 5, as reflected in Attachment 2, what provision is made for Program Management and Engineering Technical Services support to that production after the 5 year term of the contract expires?

Answer 33:

It is not anticipated that production items will be ordered in the latter portion of the last year. If determined otherwise, it will be addressed at that time.

Question 34:

Will the Government accept the submission of an Offeror's approved comprehensive subcontracting plan pursuant to the Test Program of 15 U.S.C. 637 in fulfillment of this requirement? If "yes' suggest the RFP be amended to also reference DFARS 252.219-7004 Small Business Subcontracting Plan (Test Program).

Answer 34:

The Government will accept the submission of an Offeror's approved comprehensive subcontracting plan. The RFP will be amended to include DFARS 252.219-7004, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (Test Program).

Question 35:

Page 112 of the RFP clearly states that the CWBS is excluded from the Volume I page limit. Please confirm that the WBS Dictionary required on page 118 is also excluded from the Volume I page limit.

Answer 35:

The Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) dictionary is excluded from the limit.

Question 36:

“BUILDING INSTRUCTIONS SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH AP8691393. ALL REQUIRED

FIXTURES, TOOLING, AND MOLDS REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THE BUILD WILL BE IDENTIFIED IN AP8691393.” Please provide Document AP9691393

Answer 36:

AP8691393 is not required for the preparation of proposals and will be provided with the final Technical Data Package (TDP) following award.

Question 37:

Page 112 of the RFP clearly states that the IMS is excluded from the Volume I page limit. Please confirm that the entirety of Factor 1, Element 1, Sub-task 1: Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) required on page 116, including items

(a) and (b), is excluded from the Volume I page limit.

Answer 37:

Factor 1, Element 1, Sub-task 1: Item (a) is excluded from the Volume I page limit. Item (b) should be part of the page limitation. Table L-1 is updated.

Question 38:

Page 112 of the RFP clearly states that the ILS Plan is excluded from the Volume I page limit. Please confirm that the entirety of Factor 1, Element 3, Sub-task 1: Product Integrated Logistics Support required on page 117 is excluded from the Volume I page limit.

Answer 38:

The ILS schedule portion of the ILS plan is not included in the page count and should be included as part of the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS). Table L-1 is updated.

Question 39:

The dates provided is section F delivery information that shows the CLIN 0003 (FA Units) being delivered before the CLIN 0002 (PRA Units). Please provide dates in Section F P that the first article is due after the PRA. Note these dates also conflict with the Notional Schedule in section L page 116.

Answer 39:

The PoP in Section F for First Article CLIN 0003 is extended to reflect a two year ordering period. Attachments 2 and 9 are updated accordingly. Note that FA testing may extend into contract year 3. Also, as noted in Section L 2.2(e) of the RFP, the notional schedule is intended for assistance in the preparation of hypothetical technical tasks.

Question 40:

RFP Clause B-232-H003 Payments of Fee(s) (Completion) (NAVSEA) (Oct 2018): Is the 85% identified in the following sentence correct? Such payments shall be equal to eighty-five percent (85%) of the allowable cost of each invoice submitted by and payable to the Contractor pursuant to the clause of this contract entitled "Allowable Cost And Payment" (FAR 52.216-7), subject to the withholding terms and conditions of the "Fixed Fee" or "Incentive Fee" clause, as applicable (percentage of fee payable is based on fee dollars divided by estimated cost dollars including facilities capital cost of money).

Answer 40:

The 85% indicated in the clause is correct.

Question 41:

Please confirm that ODC is for travel and sustenance only

Answer 41:

ODCs are for travel/sustenance only.

SECTION F - DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

The following Delivery Schedule item for CLIN 0003 has been changed from:

DELIVERY DATE QUANTITY SHIP TO ADDRESS DODAAC /

CAGE

POP 18-DEC-2020 TO

17-DEC-2021

N/A N/A

FOB: Origin (Shipping Point)

To:

DELIVERY DATE QUANTITY SHIP TO ADDRESS DODAAC /

CAGE

POP 18-DEC-2020 TO

17-DEC-2022

N/A N/A

FOB: Origin (Shipping Point)

SECTION J - LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS

ATTACHMENTS AND EXHIBITS

Document Description Date #

Pages**** Location

Exhibit A Contract Data Requirements List (A001 ‐ A009, A00A ‐ A00Z, A010 ‐ A028)

31‐May‐19 53 FBO

Exhibit B Contract Data Requirements List (B029) 17‐Jun‐19 3 FBO

Attachment 1 Statement of Work 26‐Sep‐19 37 ETIC

Attachment 2 Government Estimated Production Quantities N/A 1 worksheet FBO

Attachment 3 GFP List Version 2.1 4 worksheets

FBO

Attachment 4 Key Personnel Requirements 10‐Jun‐19 2 FBO

Attachment 5 Contract Security Classification Specification ‐ DD Form

7‐Jun‐18 11 FBO

Attachment 6* Past Performance Questionnaire N/A 3 FBO

Attachment 7 Small Business Participation Commitment Document

(SBPCD)

N/A 3 FBO

Attachment 8* NAVSEA Pre‐Award Accounting System Adequacy Checklist N/A 12 FBO

Attachment 9 Cost Summary Workbook N/A 6 worksheets

FBO

Attachment 10* Indirect Supporting Documentation template N/A 1 worksheet FBO

Integrated Logistics Support Documents

Attachment 11 Life Cycle Sustainment Plan (LCSP) 14‐Jun‐19 50 ETIC

Attachment 12 Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and Material Shortages (DMSMS) Plan incl App A ‐ J

17‐Jun‐11 50 ETIC

Attachment 13 Hazardous Materials Management Program (HMMP) Plan incl App A ‐ D

May‐11 48 ETIC

Attachment 14 Item Unique Identification (IUID) Implementation Plan incl App A ‐ F

7‐Apr‐11 38 ETIC

Attachment 15 PMS415 Configuration Management Plan (CMP) Rev F incl App A ‐ H

1‐May‐14 99 ETIC

Systems Engineering Documents

Attachment 16 System Safety Program Plan (SSPP) 17‐Jun‐19 44 ETIC

Attachment 17 Contractor Acceptance Test Plan (CATP) 21‐Jun‐19 16 ETIC

Attachment 18 Security Classification Guide (SCG) ID# 03‐171 24‐Jan‐18 16 ETIC

Attachment 19** AN/SLQ‐25 (NIXIE) Risk and Issue Management Plan 20‐Mar‐19 35 ETIC

Attachment 20 Unit 1 Item Specification for the AN/SLQ‐25E Common Control, Remote

26‐Jun‐19 62 ETIC

Attachment 21 Unit 2 Item Specification for the AN/SLQ‐25E Electronics Console

26‐Jun‐19 94 ETIC

Attachment 22 Unit 3 Item Specification for the AN/SLQ‐25E Winch, Dual Drum

26‐Jun‐19 78 ETIC

Attachment 23 Units 4 and 5 Item Specification for the AN/SLQ‐25E Towed Body

26‐Jun‐19 83 ETIC

Attachment 24 Units 6 and 7 Item Specification for the AN/SLQ‐25E Tow Cable

26‐Jun‐19 56 ETIC

Attachment 25 Units 8 ‐ 13 Item Specification for the AN/SLQ‐25E Deck Handling Equipment

26‐Jun‐19 36 ETIC

AN/SLQ‐25E System Technical Materials

Attachment 26 System Interface Requirement (IRS) and Interface Design Document (IDD)

3‐May‐19 97 ETIC

Unit 3D models***

Attachment 27*** Common Control, Remote TBD ETIC

Attachment 28*** Electronics Console TBD ETIC

Attachment 29*** Winch, Double Drum, Power Operated, RL‐272C TBD ETIC

Attachment 30*** SLQ25E Winch Assembly TBD ETIC

Attachment 31*** Towed Body (TB‐14C) TBD ETIC

Attachment 31a** Towed Body Nose Cone and Tail Cone STEP File ‐

DRAFT

TBD ETIC

Attachment 32*** Tow Cable, Modified TBD ETIC

Attachment 33*** Fairlead Chock TBD ETIC

Attachment 34*** Fleet Angle Compensator TBD ETIC

Attachment 35*** Deck Sheave TBD ETIC

Attachment 36*** Maintenance Assist Module Kit (MAMs) Enclosure TBD ETIC

Attachment 37*** System Cabling and Connectors TBD ETIC

Attachment 38 AN/SLQ‐25E NIXIE Configurations List 30‐Apr‐19 5 ETIC

AN/SLQ‐25E System Technical Data Packages

Attachment 39*** Common Control, Remote TBD ETIC

Attachment 40*** Electronics Console TBD ETIC

Attachment 41*** Winch, Double Drum, Power Operated, RL‐272C TBD ETIC

Attachment 42*** SLQ25E Winch Assembly TBD ETIC

Attachment 43*** Towed Body (TB‐14C) TBD ETIC

Attachment 44*** Tow Cable, Modified TBD ETIC

Attachment 45*** Fairlead Chock TBD ETIC

Attachment 46*** Fleet Angle Compensator TBD ETIC

Attachment 47*** Deck Sheave TBD ETIC

Attachment 48*** Maintenance Assist Module Kit (MAMs) Enclosure TBD ETIC

Attachment 49*** System Cabling and Connectors TBD ETIC

Attachment 50 AN/SLQ‐25E Acronym List 12‐Jul‐2019 6 ETIC

Attachment 51 Clause Applicability Matrix N/A 2 FBO

Attachment 52** AN/SLQ‐25E Drawing Index ‐ DRAFT v1.0 6/26/2019 12 ETIC

Attachment 53** AN/SLQ‐25E Drawing Tree ‐ DRAFT v1.0 6/26/2019 12 ETIC

* These documents are for the proposal and evaluation phase only. They will not become part of the contract award.

** These documents are in draft form. It is the Government's intention to provide finalized documents by award.

*** These documents are not included at time of solicitation release. It is the Government's intention to provide these documents by award.

**** Indicated total number of pages in document, including cover page, appendices, etc.

***** Location where document will be posted.

SECTION L - INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND NOTICES TO BIDDERS

INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

1.0 GENERAL

(a) The Government intends to award a single award IDIQ 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.

(b) 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).

(c) 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 from a cost or price and technical standpoint in relation to the evaluation criteria found in Section M. 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.

(d) Offerors are hereby notified that a competitive range of the most highly rated Offerors may be established for the purpose of efficiency. The Government may also limit the breadth of the cost realism analyses to those Offeror proposals that represent the most likely candidates for award based on information derived from the technical evaluation and relative cost comparison. If an Offeror has a lower technical rating than competing Offerors and a higher proposed cost, the Government may elect not to perform a cost realism analysis on said Offeror's proposed cost as the cost realism analysis will only result in upward adjustments to the proposed cost thereby removing the Offeror's proposal from the most likely candidates for award.

(e) The solicitation is available only through the internet at https://www.fbo.gov. Offerors are hereby notified that the Government may post additional information relating to this solicitation, such as responses to questions and amendments, to https://www.fbo.gov. It is the Offeror’s responsibility to check the website for any such information.

(f) Reference material including Technical Data Packages is posted to an Electronic Technical Information Center (ETIC). While the material will be unclassified technical information related to the AN/SLQ-25E effort, it may still be restricted by the Arms Export Control Act. In accordance with Department of Defense (DOD) Directive 5230.25, access to export-controlled technical data must be through the company's designated Joint Certification Program (JCP) Point of Contact (POC)/Data Custodian.

(g) THIS SOLICITATION IS ONLY OPEN TO U.S. PRIME CONTRACTORS. In order to receive access to documents necessary to submit a proposal in response to this solicitation, Offerors must request access to the AN/SLQ-25E NIXIE ETIC. Offerors must also provide the following information via email to Ronda Pelosi (ronda.pelosi@navy.mil) :

a. Company Name

b. Company Address

c. Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code

d. Technical Point of Contact Name and E-mail Address

e. Contracting or Business Development Point of Contact Name and E-mail Address

f. Website address

g. Telephone Number

h. Business Category (i.e., large, small disadvantaged, veteran, woman owned, etc.)

Upon the receipt of the signed TOUA and requested information, the requestor will be vetted through an internal process. The requestor will be notified once they clear the vetting process.

NOTE: For companies that already have an approved ETIC account, there’s no need to request another ETIC account.

Instructions to Offerors to obtain ETIC access:

*** ETIC APPLICANTS MUST ENSURE THAT WHOEVER REQUESTS ACCESS TO THE ETIC IS

LISTED IN THE COMPANY PROFILE AS A POC AND THAT THE POC IS LISTED IN SAM OR THE

JCP DATABASE AS A POC.

To apply for access to the AN/SLQ-25E NIXIE ETIC hosted by Advanced Interactive Management Technology Center (AIMTC), Offerors must have a valid CAC or DoD Approved External Certification Authority (ECA) certificate.

In order to access sites that are hosted at NUWC Newport, a user must obtain their own PKI or CAC certificate and install that certificate on the computer that will be used to access the site. The DoD Approved ECA (or PKI) certificates that are authorized are from the following vendors: Operational Research Consultants, Inc.

(ORC) and IdenTrust, Inc.

For more information about ECA certificates, please visit the following link:

http://iase.disa.mil/pki/eca/Pages/index.aspx

FOR NEW AIMTC ACCOUNT REQUESTS:

To request access to the AN/SLQ-25E NIXIE Electronic Technical Information Center (ETIC), please visit the AIMTC website located at https://aimtc.nuwc.navy.mil and fill out the AIMTC Account Request Form (within #1).

FOR EXISTING AIMTC ACCOUNT HOLDERS:

Please visit the AIMTC website located at https://aimtc.nuwc.navy.mil ; Click on 'My Profile' and update your profile.

The following fields within your profile must be completed as follows:

'Name': Enter first name, middle initial, and last name 'Foreign National?: Select yes or no from drop down box 'Email address': Company email address (The use of personal email address are prohibited: i.e., Gmail, Yahoo, etc.)

'Branch' or 'Code' you support: Program or Project Office 'Phone Number': Requestor's phone number 'NUWC Sponsor POC': Ronda Pelosi 'NUWC Sponsor Code': Code 8542 'Justification for your need to know': "Prospective Offeror for the AN/SLQ-25E NIXIE Electronic Technical Information Center (ETIC)".

Offerors should also provide a company profile within the e-mail to include the following:

a. Company Name

b. Company Address

c. Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code

d. Technical Point of Contact Name and E-mail Address

e. Contracting or Business Development Point of Contact Name and E-mail Address

f. Website address

g. Telephone Number

h. Business Category (i.e., large, small disadvantaged, veteran, woman owned, etc.)

Upon the receipt of the signed TOUA and requested information, the requestor will be vetted through an internal process. The requestor will be notified once they clear the vetting process.

Please scroll down the page and expand "ETIC (Electronic Technical Information Center)" and select "AN/SLQ-25E NIXIE ETIC". IMPORTANT - please provide a justification. Read and certify the understanding of User's Responsibilities. Click send at the bottom of the page. Upon approval by the Approving Official, your account will be created and you will be notified of your account information via email.

Please note that you will not be able to access the AN/SLQ-25E NIXIE ETIC until your account request is approved by the Approving Official and processed.

For AIMTC account access issues, please contact the AIMTC Webmaster at NUWC_NPT_AIMTC_Webmaster@navy.mil and Cc Ronda Pelosi at ronda.m.pelosi@navy.mil.

2.0 INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMISSION OF OFFERS

(a) The Factors for this solicitation are as follows:

Factor 1: Technical Element 1: Production Representative Article (PRA) Development Approach and Technical Data

Package (TDP) Verification (Hypothetical Tasks 1 and 2) Element 2: Manufacturing Approach and Capability Element 3: Engineering and Logistics Approach and Capability (Hypothetical Task 3) Element 4: Test Equipment Design and Testing Approach/Quality Control

Factor 2: Management

Element 1: Program Management Approach

Element 2: Approach to Subcontracting Element 3: Key Personnel

Factor 3: Past Performance

Factor 4: Small Business Participation

Factor 5: Cost / Price

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

Volume I: Technical and Management Volume II: Past Performance Volume III: Small Business Participation Volume IV: Cost / Price

(c) For each volume, the number of copies required and the page limit are shown in Table L-1. The paper copy and electronic file shall match. 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 L-1: Copies / Page Limitations

Volume Title Page Limit Original (Paper)

Add’l Paper Copies

CD

I Factor 1: Technical (excludes IMS part (a) & Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) Plan only)

35 1 3 3

I IMS part (a) to include ILS Plan Schedule None 1 3 3 I Factor 2: Management (excludes resumes and Contract Work Breakdown Structure

(CWBS)

15 1 3 3

I Resumes (excludes offer letters) 2 pages /resume 1 3 3 II Factor 3: Past Performance None 1 3 2 III Factor 4: Small Business Participation None 1 3 2 IV Factor 5: Cost Proposal None 1 3 2

2.1 PROPOSAL FORMAT AND DELIVERY

(a) 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 in the proposal evaluation process, the Offeror shall submit its proposal in accordance with the format presented below.

Each volume shall include the following information, which is not included in the page limit. Each page must be numbered.

Cover Page Table of Contents (TOC) List of Figures List of Tables List of Appendices Glossary of Abbreviations and Acronyms

The cover page for each volume shall contain:

Volume Number and Title (e.g., Volume I – Technical & Management) Solicitation Number (N00253-19-R-0001) Company Name, Address, telephone number, and email address of the Offeror’s point of contact

Offeror’s DUNS Number and CAGE Code Proposal Copy Number

(b) The Offeror shall submit each volume in both paper format and as electronic files. Instructions for paper and electronic files are in Sections 2.1.1 and 2.1.2, respectively.

(c) 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 under each factor.

2.1.1 Paper Format

(a) Each volume shall not exceed the page limitation cited in Table L-1. Each volume shall be bound separately 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 stated herein.

(b) The material in each volume of the Offeror’s proposal shall be typed or printed with the type no smaller than size 12 Times New Roman or Courier New font on standard 8-1/2 by 11-inch paper. Text line spacing shall be at least

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 or Courier New 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 major section, 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. Failure to comply with these requirements may result in reformatting by the Government for compliance purposes.

(c) 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.

(d) 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, and (vi) glossary of abbreviations and acronyms. Pages excluded from the page count must contain only material pertinent to the page heading or be blank and marked "Intentionally Left Blank." Index pages and Tabs are required and shall be cross-referenced to the table of contents. Every page, except those marked as blank, will be numbered. Pages exceeding the page count shall be removed from the end of the volume that exceeds the page count and will not be evaluated.

2.1.2 Electronic Files

(a) The electronic files shall be uncompressed and shall be submitted on Compact Disc (CD); text shall be prepared using Microsoft® Word ™ 2010 compatible applications; and spreadsheets, worksheets, or workbooks shall be prepared using Microsoft® Excel ™ 2010 compatible applications. All schedules, including the Integrated Master Schedule, shall be in Microsoft Office 2010 compatible applications. The electronic proposal material shall not contain any information not contained in the paper format.

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

(b) Graphics, tables, photographs, and other data beyond the capability of Microsoft® Word™, Microsoft® PowerPoint™, Microsoft® Excel™, or Microsoft® Project™ may be submitted in searchable files compatible with

Adobe Acrobat version 11.0. The information shall be submitted as one (1) volume per CD. Refer to Table L-1 for quantities. Each disk shall be labeled as follows:

N00253-19-R-0001 Volume # Offeror Company Name, City, State Offeror POC Offeror POC Phone # Date of Submission Unclassified/FOUO Identify as Original or Copy #

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

Electronic files shall be unclassified.

(d) Complete sets of CDs shall be provided, one marked “Original” and the others marked “Copy #” (e.g. Copy 1, Copy 2, etc.). Submission of locked spreadsheets is not acceptable. The Offeror shall not embed sound or video files into the electronic files. The Offeror shall ensure CDs are virus free.

2.1.3 Proposal Submission

(a) 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: Robert Watson, Building 206L, Room 115 610 Dowell Street Keyport, WA 98345

RFP #: N00253-19-R-0001

DO NOT OPEN IN MAIL ROOM

(b) Proposals shall not be submitted via fax or email.

(c) 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 Participation 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.

(d) Although legible, neat, orderly, and comprehensive proposals 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.

(e) 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 comprehensive understanding of all requirements. If an Offeror fails to comply with content requirements, its proposal may be downgraded for failure to follow instructions.

(f) Offerors hand carrying proposals are requested to call Robert Watson at (360) 315-3094, Riley Johnson at (360) 315-5612, or Peter Gervais at (360) 315-3869 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 to meet the contact.

2.2 PROPOSAL CONTENT

(a) The proposal shall include the contents of Volumes I through IV as described herein.

(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 comprehensive and complete evaluation and arrive at a sound determination as to whether or not the solutions proposed and described will satisfy the Government’s requirements. To facilitate the evaluation, the proposal shall be sufficiently detailed and complete to clearly demonstrate that the Offeror has a comprehensive 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 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,” will be considered insufficient and potentially deficient.

(c) The proposal shall outline the requirements as interpreted by the 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.