N00253-19-R-0002-0001.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 provide answ ers to vendor questions and incorporate provision 52.204-24 and clause 52.204-25.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

S 1 23

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 30-Aug-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 N0025319R0002

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

19-Jul-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 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

30-Aug-2019

CODE

NAVAL UNDERSEA WARFARE CENTER

ATTN: SHANNON FALCONI

SHANNON.FALCONI@NAVY.MIL

610 DOWELL ST, 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:

N0025319R0002

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 AND ANSWERS

Vendor Questions and Answers Question 1: GFE Will the Government provide as GFE a warshot or exercise MK48 fuel tank, for use in developing production tooling and assembly processes?

Answer 1: No, the Government will not provide as GFE a warshot or exercise MK48 fuel tank.

Question 2: 3D Models Will the Government provide 3D models for the warshot and exercise MK48 fuel tank, including assemblies, subassemblies, and piece parts (if available)?

Answer 2: No, 3D models are not available.

Question 3: TDP Hang Paper Do any of the Fuel Tank drawings have any unincorporated ECPs or Hanging RFVs that should be referenced in the product baseline? None were listed in the baseline provided.

Answer 3: No, there are no unincorporated ECPs or Hanging RFV’s.

Question 4: GFM The fuel tank bulkhead assembly PL5893816 includes part number 3017915, will the Government consider providing this special torpedo guidance wire as GFM?

Answer 4: Yes, the Government will provide special torpedo guidance wire, part number 3017915, as GFM. The GFP form has been updated to reflect this additional GFM.

Question 5: Option 2 CLIN 2003 (page 14) Please clarify if Option 2 CLIN 2003 should be a MK 28 Mod 2 rather than a MK 29 Mod as listed? Per page 50 of the RFP CLIN 2003 is listed as MK 29 Mod 2.

Answer 5: Yes, Option 2 CLIN 2003 should be a MK 28 Mod 2 Fuel Tank, the RFP has been updated to reflect the correct version in Section B. Page 50 of the RFP correctly shows CLIN 2003 as a MK 28 Mod 2.

Question 6: RFP Section I – FAR clause 52.232-16 Progress Payments Will the Government consider alternative financing arrangements other than progress payments?

Answer 6: No, the Government will not consider alternative financing arrangements other than progress payments.

Question 7: RFP Section I – DFARS clause 252.215-7009 As this is a competitive procurement and certified cost and pricing data is not required, will the Government remove this Proposal Adequacy Checklist? Or, should the contractor consider all clauses that do not apply to be self-deleting?

Answer 7: No, the Government will not remove the Proposal Adequacy Checklist.

Question 8: RFP Section L, 1.2.3 – Additional Electronic Copies of Volume IV Can the Government confirm that submittal by the prime and all subcontractors of Volume IV to their respective DCAA and DCMA ACO can be done via email? Also, are subcontractors required to submit their proposals to just their DCAA office, or also to their DCMA ACO?

Answer 8: Per Section 1.2.3 Proposal Submission of the RFP, proposals shall not be submitted via FAX or email.

Subcontractors are required to submit their proposal to their DCAA office and their ACO. This section of the RFP has been updated to reflect this clarification.

Question 9: RFP Section L, Section 3.0 Supporting Cost Data (a)(iii) If the contractor has a FPRA or FPRR for direct labor rates per Section 3.0(a)(v), does this satisfy the basis of estimate for each labor rate?

Answer 19: No, having an FPRA or FPRR for direst labor rates does not satisfy the basis of estimate for each labor rate.

Question 10: RFP Section L, Section 3.0 Supporting Cost Data (b)(i) If the contractor has a FPRA or FPRR for indirect rates per Section 3.0(b)(iv), does this establish the source and reasonableness of the rates?

Answer 10: No, by itself this does not establish the source and reasonableness of the rates.

Question 11: RFP, Section B, Page 50, Page 159, Section 1.0 Total Cost Summary, (a) and (b) and Attachment 5 There are inconsistencies in the CLIN structure between Section B, Page 50, and Attachment 5 compared to Page 159 of the RFP. Will the Government please clarify which structure is to be used? Will this be corrected?

Answer 11: RFP, Section B and Page 50 are correct. RFP, Page 159, Section 1.0 Total Cost Summary, (a) and (b) and Attachment 5 have been corrected with Amendment 0001.

Question 12: RFP, Page 68, Section 252.232-7006 In order to stay consistent with Section B, Page 50 of the RFP and Attachment 5, since this section is addressing CPFF CLINs only, should CLIN 0004 be removed and CLIN 0005 replace it?

Answer 12: Yes, Amendment 0001 corrects RFP, Page 68, Section 252.232-7006 to remove CLIN 0004 and replace it with CLIN 0005.

Question 13: Attachment 5 Cost Summary, CLINs 0006 and X004 tab On the CLINs 0006 and X004 tab, the CLIN headers are incorrect. Will this be corrected?

Answer 13: Amendment 0001 provides a corrected Attachment 5 Cost Summary with correct CLIN headers on the CLINs 0006 and X004 tab.

Question 14: Attachment 5 Cost Summary, CLINs 0009 and X008 tab In order to stay consistent with Section B and Page 50 of the RFP, on the CLINs 0009 and X008 tab, should CLIN 0009 (CDRLs-NSP) be removed?

Answer 14: Yes, Amendment 0001 provides a corrected Attachment 5 Cost Summary with the CLINs 0009 and X0008 tab renamed to CLINs X0008 and CLIN 0009 removed.

Question 15: Attachment 5 Cost Summary, FFP CLINs, and Section L – 1.0 Total Cost Summary As this is a competitive procurement, will the Government remove the requirement for a cost breakdown of the FFP CLINs?

Answer 15: No, the Government will not remove the requirement for a cost breakdown on the FFP CLINs.

Question 16: Attachment 4 Labor Hour Breakdown, Attachment 5 Cost Summary and Section M – FACTOR 5:

EVALUATED COST/PRICE

Where there is a requirement to provide a summary by CLIN for either dollars or hours, will the Government clarify which stepladder we are to provide data for? Will a Stepladder pricing table be provided as part of the Cost Summary?

Answer 16: Please refer to pages 172-174 of the RFP, Factor 5: Evaluated Cost/Price for guidance.

Question 17: L-215-H005 Make –or-Buy Program Is the NAVSEA clause HQ L-2-0004 one in the same with the full test clause provided in L-215-H005?

Answer 17: No, clause HQ L-2-0004 was replaced with clause L-215-H0005. The RFP has been corrected to reference clause L-215-H005 in Section L 2.1.1.1(g).

Question 18: RFP Section L (1.3)

In what part of the proposal should the SF 33, RFP Fill-Ins including Section B and Section K, and any other information or data required by the solicitation be provided? Should it be part of a Cover Letter, or part of the Cost Volume or a Stand-Alone volume?

Answer 18: Provide as a Stand-Alone volume.

SECTION B - SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES

CLIN 2003

The CLIN description has changed from Option 2 - MK 29 Mod 0 Fuel Tank to Option 2 - MK 28 Mod 2 Fuel Tank.

SECTION G - CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

The following have been modified:

252.232-7006 WIDE AREA WORKFLOW PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS (MAY 2013)

Applicable to CPFF and Cost Reimbursable CLINs:

CPFF CLINs: 0001, 0005, 1007, 2007, 3007, 4007 Cost CLINs: 1008, 2008, 3008, 4008

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause--

Department of Defense Activity Address Code (DoDAAC) is a six position code that uniquely identifies a unit, activity, or organization.

Document type means the type of payment request or receiving report available for creation in Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF).

Local processing office (LPO) is the office responsible for payment certification when payment certification is done external to the entitlement system.

(b) Electronic invoicing. The WAWF system is the method to electronically process vendor payment requests and receiving reports, as authorized by DFARS 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports.

(c) WAWF access. To access WAWF, the Contractor shall--

(1) Have a designated electronic business point of contact in the System for Award Management at https://www.acquisition.gov; and

(2) Be registered to use WAWF at https://wawf.eb.mil/ following the step-by-step procedures for self-registration available at this Web site.

(d) WAWF training. The Contractor should follow the training instructions of the WAWF Web-Based Training Course and use the Practice Training Site before submitting payment requests through WAWF. Both can be accessed by selecting the “Web Based Training” link on the WAWF home page at https://wawf.eb.mil/.

(e) WAWF methods of document submission. Document submissions may be via Web entry, Electronic Data Interchange, or File Transfer Protocol.

(f) WAWF payment instructions. The Contractor must use the following information when submitting payment requests and receiving reports in WAWF for this contract/order:

(1) Document type. The Contractor shall use the following document type(s).

Cost voucher

(2) Inspection/acceptance location. The Contractor shall select the following inspection/acceptance location(s) in WAWF, as specified by the contracting officer.

Inspection: Destination Acceptance: Destination

(3) Document routing. The Contractor shall use the information in the Routing Data Table below only to fill in applicable fields in WAWF when creating payment requests and receiving reports in the system.

Routing Data Table* Field Name in WAWF Data to be entered in WAWF Pay Official DoDAAC TBD at time of award Issue By DoDAAC N00253 Admin DoDAAC TBD at time of award Inspect By DoDAAC N00253 Ship To Code N00253 Ship From Code ____ Mark For Code ____ Service Approver (DoDAAC) ____ Service Acceptor (DoDAAC) ____ Accept at Other DoDAAC ____ LPO DoDAAC ____ DCAA Auditor DoDAAC ____ Other DoDAAC(s) ____

(4) Payment request and supporting documentation. The Contractor shall ensure a payment request includes appropriate contract line item and subline item descriptions of the work performed or supplies delivered, unit price/cost per unit, fee (if applicable), and all relevant back-up documentation, as defined in DFARS Appendix F, (e.g. timesheets) in support of each payment request.

(5) WAWF email notifications. The Contractor shall enter the email address identified below in the “Send Additional Email Notifications” field of WAWF once a document is submitted in the system.

Receiptcontrol.nuwckpt.fct@navy.mil shannon.falconi@navy.mil Contracting Officer’s Representative, Email address to be provided upon award

(g) WAWF point of contact. (1) The Contractor may obtain clarification regarding invoicing in WAWF from the following contracting activity's WAWF point of contact.

Keyport Vendor Pay Group: (360) 315-8500 or vendorpay.nuwckpt.fct@navy.mil

(2) For technical WAWF help, contact the WAWF helpdesk at 866-618-5988.

(End of clause)

SECTION I - CONTRACT CLAUSES

The following have been added by reference:

52.204-25 Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

AUG 2019

SECTION K - REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS AND OTHER STATEMENTS OF OFFERORS

The following have been added by full text:

52.204-24 REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND VIDEO

SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT (AUG 2019)

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision--

Covered telecommunications equipment or services, Critical technology, and Substantial or essential component have the meanings provided in clause 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

(b) Prohibition. Section 889(a)(1)(A) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub. L. 115-232) prohibits the head of an executive agency on or after August 13, 2019, from procuring or obtaining, or extending or renewing a contract to procure or obtain, any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system. Contractors are not prohibited from providing--

(1) A service that connects to the facilities of a third-party, such as backhaul, roaming, or interconnection arrangements; or

(2) Telecommunications equipment that cannot route or redirect user data traffic or permit visibility into any user data or packets that such equipment transmits or otherwise handles.

(c) Representation. The Offeror represents that--

It [ ] will, [ ] will not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract or other contractual instrument resulting from this solicitation.

(d) Disclosures. If the Offeror has responded affirmatively to the representation in paragraph (c) of this provision, the Offeror shall provide the following information as part of the offer--

(1) All covered telecommunications equipment and services offered (include brand; model number, such as original equipment manufacturer (OEM) number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable);

(2) Explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications equipment and services and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b) of this provision;

(3) For services, the entity providing the covered telecommunications services (include entity name, unique entity identifier, and Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code, if known); and

(4) For equipment, the entity that produced the covered telecommunications equipment (include entity name, unique entity identifier, CAGE code, and whether the entity was the OEM or a distributor, if known).

(End of provision)

SECTION L - INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND NOTICES TO BIDDERS

The following have been modified:

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.

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 FEDBIZOPPS website relating to this solicitation (e.g., responses to questions, amendments, etc.). It is the Offeror’s responsibility to check the website 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 shannon.falconi@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 the 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: Technical Approach and Capability Sub Factor 2: Technical Requirements Compliance

Factor 2: Management

Sub Factor 1: Management Approach Sub Factor 2: Quality Sub Factor 3: Risk Mitigation

Factor 3: Past Performance

Factor 4: Small Business Participation

Factor 5: Evaluated 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 Participation Volume IV: Cost Proposal

For each volume, the number of copies required and the page limit are shown in Table 1 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 Approach 100 1 4 2 II. Past Performance None 1 2 2 III. Small Business Participation None 1 2 2 IV. Cost Proposal 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 Participation, and Cost Proposal) shall contain:

Volume number and title (e.g., Volume I -- Technical/Management Approach) Solicitation number (Request for Proposal [RFP] Number) Company name, address, telephone and facsimile numbers, and email address of the Offeror DUNS number and Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code of the Offeror Copy number

The Technical/Management, Past Performance, Small Business Participation, and Cost Proposal 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 Table 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 Approach, Past Performance, Small Business Participation, and Cost Proposal volumes of the Offeror’s proposal shall be typed or printed in a font no smaller than 12 point Times New Roman font on standard 8-1/2 inch by 11 inch paper. Text lines spacing shall be 1.5 lines. One inch margins on each side of the page, including top and bottom, are required. Text within tables, diagrams, pictorial charts, or graphic material may use 8 point Times New Roman 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 two (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) Past Performance Volume, (ix) Small Business Participation Volume, and (x) Cost Proposal Volume.

1.2.2 ELECTRONIC FILES

The electronic files shall be uncompressed and shall be submitted on compact disc (CD). Only Adobe PDF files will be accepted, with the exception of spreadsheets, worksheets, or workbooks which shall be prepared using Microsoft® Excel™ 2016 compatible applications.

Electronic files shall be labeled by: a) contractor name and b) title of the document being attached (example: ABC Inc. -- Volume I Technical/Management Approach, ABC Inc. -- Volume IV Cost Proposal, etc.). Refer to volume information in Table 1 for specific volumes and titles.

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

Solicitation Number N0025319R0002 Volume No.

Offeror Company Name, City, State Offeror POC Offeror POC Phone No.

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 CDs 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) Division, Keyport Attn: Shannon Falconi 610 Dowell Street Keyport, WA 98345-7610

RFP: N0025319R0002

DO NOT OPEN IN MAILROOM

Proposals shall not be submitted via FAX or email. Offerors ahall send email notification and tracking number to shannon.falconi@navy.mil prior to the specified closing date and time. Notifications received after the specified closing date and time will be handled as late proposals.

No cost or pricing information shall be included in the Offeror’s forwarding letter or in any part of Volume I -- Technical/Management 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 a legible, neat, orderly, and comprehensive proposal is required, elaborate brochures or other presentations beyond that sufficient to present a complete and effective explanation are not desired. Elaborate artwork and 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.

Offerors hand carrying proposals shall call Shannon Falconi at (360) 396-9142 at least 48 hours prior to arriving at NUWC Division, Keyport to arrange for delivery. Offerors should wait at the Pass & ID building located outside the main gate to meet the pre-arranged Government point of contact. 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 Procuring Contracting Officer (PCO) clearly marked with the prime contractor’s name. In any event, an additional set of subcontractor data shall be submitted directly to its respective cognizant DCAA office and ACO.

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 IV of the Cost 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) online or provide if not already in SAM.

Refer to Section K for the complete list of items to provide.

Volumes I through IV in accordance with the requirements identified herein. See Section 1.1 of 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 SOW. 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 should be sufficiently detailed and complete to clearly demonstrate that the prospective Offeror has a thorough understanding of the requirements and the technical 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 and shall include a complete explanation of the techniques and procedures to be exercised. 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,” 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 SOW, 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 I -- TECHNICAL/MANAGEMENT APPROACH

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 and shall be organized in the same order as the subparagraphs discussed below, with information specific to the SOW clearly identified and cross-referenced. The Offeror may 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/Management Approach volume. Pages in excess of the page limitations will not be considered, and will be removed.

2.1.1 SUB FACTOR 1: TECHNICAL APPROACH AND CAPABILITY

This section shall be sufficiently specific, detailed, and complete to demonstrate the Offeror’s understanding of, and ability to meet, the requirements of the drawings, specifications, SOW, and various exhibits included in this solicitation.

The Offeror shall demonstrate how it intends to execute the technical requirements of this contract. In addition to narrative description, the Offeror’s written proposal shall include a compliance matrix or flowchart that demonstrates an understanding of all requirements for executing the build-to-print fabrication of the AUR MK 48 Heavyweight Torpedo exercise and warshot fuel tanks. The Offeror shall provide functional descriptions, diagrams, drawings, flow charts, and any other data required to demonstrate the ability to execute the technical requirements of this contract. The Offeror shall also identify and discuss the process to be used for addressing drawing package deficiencies through the use of a request for variance (RFV) process.

2.1.1.1 Manufacturing

The Offeror shall present a clear and complete description of precisely how the Offeror intends to manufacture the AUR MK 48 Heavyweight Torpedo exercise and warshot fuel tanks. Total capability must be demonstrated, whether that capability resides with the prospective prime contractor, 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 drawings, specifications, SOW, and various exhibits included in this solicitation. The Offeror shall present a manufacturing plan that addresses the following elements:

(a) Control of classified information.

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

(c) Gantt chart delineating internal milestones and events, including preparation of procedures, procurement of long lead and subcontracted items, and fabrication/assembly tasks 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, packaging, handling, storage, and transportation or disposal processes with regard 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 on-time delivery to the Government. 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.

(g) Provide a Make-or-Buy Program in accordance with NAVSEA clause L-215-H005. The Make-or-Buy Program is not subject to the page limitation.

2.1.1.2 Facilities

The Offeror shall describe the facilities, including hardware, software, and special equipment, required to fabricate and deliver the AUR MK 48 Heavyweight Torpedo exercise and warshot fuel tanks. The facilities description shall be sufficient in detail to allow evaluation of the Offeror’s ability to meet fabrication and test requirements based on the proposed schedule. Identify both internal and external facilities, including test sites and fabrication facilities.

Include a description of special test instrumentation with a statement concerning the in-house calibration program applicable to the standard laboratory measurement instruments to be used.

The Offeror shall identify any arrangements to use facilities from other sources, including vendors, subcontractors, or Government activities with unique test facilities. Identify any equipment and/or facilities that must be procured for performance of this contract. The Offeror must indicate which facilities are company owned/leased and which are subcontractor owned/leased. Identify the square footage and location of proposed facilities shown on layout diagrams. In addition, provide the status of safety and environmental certifications for the facilities necessary to manufacture the fuel tanks.

The Government reserves the right for Government technical evaluation personnel to visit manufacturing facilities.

Accordingly, a point of contact should be provided to facilitate visits. This shall include the address where security information should be sent and a Joint Personnel Adjudication System (JPAS) code.

2.1.1.3 Subcontractors

The technical proposal shall identify any subcontracted work that will be performed and include a narrative along with a matrix or flowchart of any subcontractor processes in manufacturing the AUR MK 48 Heavyweight Torpedo exercise and warshot fuel tanks. The Offeror shall describe their subcontracting approach and demonstrate there is a clear chain of command for the purpose of controlling and integrating the efforts required in the drawings, specifications, SOW, and various exhibits. The Offeror shall identify the prime and subcontractor organizational structure, functional relationships, responsibilities, and coordination. The Offeror shall describe why each subcontractor was chosen, which knowledge and skills they will be acquiring through each subcontract, and the level of subcontract effort expected. The Offeror shall also address the following issues:

(a) Describe the identity, organization, and responsibilities of the person(s) performing subcontractor management.

(b) Describe the subcontractor manager’s knowledge and experience in performing this role.

(c) Describe the extent to which potential subcontractors have previously performed in the same or similar role with the prime contractor.

(d) Describe the basis on which subcontractors will be added to, or dropped from, the team after award.

2.1.1.4 Test Plan

The Offeror shall describe its test and evaluation program plan (TEPP), including all first article and factory acceptance tests necessary to meet the requirements of the drawings, specifications, SOW, and various exhibits included in this solicitation. In addition, the Offeror shall address the following:

(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 of whether 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., sub-assembly and assembly).

(e) Describe the process to be used for measuring large components, methodology used, and what type of equipment is required.

(f) Describe how hydrostatic testing capability will be obtained (e.g., prime contractor owned test capability, subcontractor test capability, or Work for Private Party Agreement (WFPPA) with the Government).

2.1.2 SUB FACTOR 2: TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS COMPLIANCE

2.1.2.1 Reliability

The Offeror shall describe how it will maintain system reliability throughout the manufacturing process and describe any enhancements or features that will improve shelf life.

2.1.2.2 Safety

The Offeror shall describe how it will comply with safety requirements to ensure personnel and hardware safety requirements are met.

2.1.2.3 Configuration Management

The Offeror shall describe how compliance with all of the configuration management requirements identified in the SOW will be met, including 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 management. In addition, the Offeror shall discuss in detail the configuration management procedures by which control of all device interfaces will be managed.

2.2 FACTOR 2: MANAGEMENT

The Offeror shall describe their corporate structure and ability to manage resources. The Offeror shall describe processes and procedures used to ensure efficient contract execution and contract compliance, methods of planning, management, execution and monitoring task progress, methods of identification of contractual and technical problems, and how the Offeror will interface with the engineer, technical point of contact, and COR.

2.2.1 SUB FACTOR 1: MANAGEMENT APPROACH

The Offeror shall address the following:

(a) The Offeror shall describe their approach to tracking progress against milestones and cost performance.

(b) The Offeror shall also describe their devices and procedures that will ensure management of an accountability for Government furnished property (GFP) and Government furnished information GFI).

(c) The Offeror shall describe their use of production data to successfully manage the program. At a minimum, the Offeror shall describe:

i. Types of data collected.

ii. Length of time that data has been collected.

iii. Examples of actions taken as a result of data results or trends.

iv. Organizations/personnel with the responsibility to review production data.

v. Any changes in data type collected during the execution of the project and reason for change.

(d) The Offeror shall provide an organizational chart with a list of contacts for the management and engineering team.

2.2.1.1 Key Personnel

The Government has identified the following key personnel: Program Manager, Lead Mechanical Engineer, Lead Logistician, Lead Test Engineer, Quality Assurance Manager, and Production Manager. The Offeror shall identify any additional key personnel necessary for the execution of its approach and the unique knowledge of requirements or skills that factored into the assignment of those personnel. The Offeror shall provide resumes for all key personnel. The resumes will not count against the maximum page limitation for this factor. For personnel not currently employed by the Offeror, the resume shall indicate “pending” and shall be signed by the individual represented by the resume.

Resumes for these key personnel shall be in the Offeror’s format, not to exceed two pages in length, and at a minimum, shall include the following information:

(a) Name.

(b) Job title and labor category.

(c) Present position and company.

(d) Time in present position.

(e) Total years of experience.

(f) Security clearance level.

(g) Percent of time assigned to applicable CLINs for this effort.

(h) Experience/work history (including prior assignments).

(i) Professional memberships and affiliations.

(j) Patents and publications.

(k) Awards received.

The Offeror shall include an attestation stating, “We attest to the accuracy of the information contained herein and that an agreement has been reached regarding salary, position, and work commitment to this project.” The attestation must be signed and dated by both the employee and a company official.

The Offeror shall identify all assumptions related to the allocation of labor mixes associated with the SOW and overall labor mixes proposed for the First Article CLIN. The labor hours and labor mix provided in Attachment 4, Labor Hour Breakdown, shall match exactly the labor hours and labor mix provided in Attachment 5, Cost Summary.

If the Offeror’s titles and job descriptions differ from Table 2, Standardized Labor Category Descriptions List, provide the company’s equivalent titles and descriptions in a cross-referenced matrix.

Table 2: ANNEX 1: STANDARDIZED LABOR CATEGORY DESCRIPTIONS LIST Title Desired Experience/Education

Program Manager Over 4 years of experience as a PM or over 10 years of directly related training and/or experience. BS/BA degree.

Lead Mechanical Engineer Over 15 years of experience including systems engineering. BS in Engineering or closely related technical field.

Lead Logistician Over 10 years of job related experience. A four-year college degree in industrial engineering or closely related field.

Lead Test Engineer Over 15 years of experience in test and evaluation. BS in Engineering or other technical field.

Quality Assurance Manager Over 4 years of experience including the development and implementation of quality assurance programs. BS/BA degree in related discipline. An additional 4 years of relevant experience may be substituted for the BS/BA degree.

Production Manager Over 10 years of experience in a production environment. BS/BA degree in a discipline related to this type of work.

2.2.1.2 Personnel

The Offeror shall identify the level of experience, training, and qualifications of the personnel/workforce who will be fabricating components using build-to-print drawings.

2.2.2 SUB FACTOR 2: QUALITY

The Offeror shall describe its quality management process and how it is utilized to identify areas for process improvements and implement the identified improvements. The proposal shall address how the Offeror’s quality management process will reduce/mitigate the risks associated with this project. Additionally, the Offeror shall provide information on its corporate experience with quality management systems such as ANSI Z540, ISO 17025, and ISO 9001:2015.

2.2.3 SUB FACTOR 3: RISK MITIGATION

The Offeror shall discuss the technical, cost, and schedule risks associated with this project. This discussion shall include the relative degree of risk, proposed approach to mitigate or eliminate each risk area, and the effects of such approaches to the program outcome in terms of performance, reliability, cost, and schedule. The Offeror shall describe how the risk assessment will be documented and updated to keep the risk assessment current through all major stages of the project.

3. VOLUME II -- FACTOR 3: PAST PERFORMANCE

Offerors are requested to submit the following information:

1. A list of up to five (5) relevant contracts for the Offeror and up to two (2) relevant contracts for each major subcontractor that represent similar scope, magnitude, and complexity to the efforts described herein. A major subcontractor is defined as a subcontractor that performed $2,000,000 or more per year for this effort. The contracts identified must have been underway for at least six (6) months or longer and if complete, must have been completed within the past three (3) years. Include the information below about each contract using Attachment 9, Past Performance Questionnaire:

(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 the contract is considered relevant. If performed as a subcontractor, describe the portion of work performed and its relevance.

(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 value awarded to the subcontractor entity.

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

(k) Program manager and contracting officer name, telephone number, and e-mail address. Ensure accessible point of contact information is provided.

2. Applicable to Large Business Offerors -- Large business Offerors (prime contractor only) shall include with their proposal Individual Subcontracting Reports (ISRs) for the projects submitted and Summary Subcontracting Reports (SSRs) for the past three (3) years. If ISRs are not available, or if goals were not met for reporting periods, Offerors shall provide an explanation. Offerors that participate in the DoD Comprehensive Subcontracting Plan Test Program should include with their proposal approved goals and SSR for the past three years.

3. Applicable to Small Business Offerors -- Small business Offerors (prime contractor only) shall provide information on small business participation on past projects. The information should include the prime contractor’s achieved performance percentage in each small business category.

4. Past performance references may include federal, state, and local government contracts, private sector contracts, and performance on a subcontractor basis.

5. 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 a similar scope, magnitude, 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.

6. 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…