N0025321R0017-0002.pdf

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AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

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

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

30-105-04EXCEPTION TO SF 30

APPROVED BY OIRM 11-84

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

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

The purpose of this amendment is to: 1) add 252.225-7001; 2) delete 252.246-7005; 3) delete references in Section M to the Small Business Participation as an evaluation factor; 4) Revise C-242-H002 Post Aw ard Meeting; and 5) extend the Offer due date.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 15

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 01-Oct-2021

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 N0025321R0017

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

03-Sep-2021

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)

6. ISSUED BY

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

01-Oct-2021

CODE

NAVAL UNDERSEA WARFARE CENTER

ATTN: JULIE THOMAS

JULIE.THOMAS@NAVY.MIL

610 DOWELL STREET, BLDG 206

KEYPORT WA 98345

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

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

N0025321R0017

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION A - SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM

The required response date/time has changed from 05-Oct-2021 11:00 AM to 01-Nov-2021 11:00 AM.

SECTION C - DESCRIPTIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS

The following have been modified:

C-242-H002 POST AWARD MEETNG (NAVSEA) (OCT 2018)

(a) A virtual post-award meeting with the successful offeror will be conducted within 30 days after award of the contract. The meeting will be held at the address below:

Conference Call-In Number / Participant Code: Provided to Contractor within 20 days after contract award

(b) The contractor will be given 10 working days notice prior to the date of the meeting by the Contracting Officer.

(c) The requirement for a post-award meeting shall in no event constitute grounds for excusable delay by the contractor in performance of any provisions in the contract.

(d) The post-award meeting will include, but is not limited to, the establishment of work level points of contact, determining the administration strategy, roles and responsibilities, and ensure prompt payment and close out.

Specific topics shall be mutually agreed to prior to the meeting.

(End of text)

SECTION J - LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS

The Table of Contents has changed from:

Exhibit/Attachment Table of Contents

DOCUMENT TYPE DESCRIPTION PAGES DATE

Exhibit A01 Exhibit A001 Test &

Inspection Report

20-AUG-2021

Exhibit A02 Exhibit A002 Failure Analysis & Corrective Action

20-AUG-2021

Attachment 1 CUI Drawings 03-SEP-2021 Attachment 2 NAVSEA 4340/2

Government Furnished Information

18-JUL-2021

Attachment 3 Pricing 03-SEP-2021 Attachment 4 Past Performance

References

03-SEP-2021

to:

Exhibit/Attachment Table of Contents

DOCUMENT TYPE DESCRIPTION PAGES DATE

Exhibit A01 Exhibit A001 Test &

Inspection Report

20-AUG-2021

Exhibit A02 Exhibit A002 Failure Analysis & Corrective Action

20-AUG-2021

Attachment 1 CUI Drawings Placeholder

03-SEP-2021

Attachment 2 NAVSEA 4340/2 Government Furnished Information

18-JUL-2021

Attachment 3 Pricing 03-SEP-2021 Attachment 4 Past Performance

References

03-SEP-2021

SECTION L - INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND NOTICES TO BIDDERS

The following have been added by reference:

252.225-7001 Buy American And Balance Of Payments Program-- Basic DEC 2017

INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

1 GENERAL

A. From this solicitation, the Government intends to award a contract to the responsible Offeror whose proposal conforms to the solicitation, using the selection criteria set forth in Section M. 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 solicitation. 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 solicitation (including all documents, exhibits, and other attachments to the solicitation 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 its 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 its proposal.

D. The solicitation is available only at SAM.gov. The Government may post additional information at SAM.gov relating to this solicitation (e.g. responses to questions, amendments, etc.). It is the Offeror’s responsibility to check the site for any such information.

E. It is the Offeror's responsibility to identify to the Contracting Officer at the earliest possible time, but prior to the closing date, any ambiguities, discrepancies, inconsistencies, or conflicts between the Specifications and other solicitation documents attached hereto or incorporated by reference.

F. Submit all questions to Julie.Thomas@navy.mil. Only questions transmitted electronically will receive a response. Submit all questions within 10 calendar days after release of the solicitation in order to allow the Navy adequate time to prepare and issue responses to all Offerors prior to the date and time set for receipt of proposals. While questions may be submitted up to the time of solicitation closing, the Contracting Officer cannot guarantee those late-submitted questions will be thoroughly answered in advance of closing. It is the Government's intention that questions and responses will be provided via an amendment to the solicitation, which will be posted at SAM.gov. Each question shall include the document name, document date, specific page, paragraph, clause or other definitive citation requiring clarification. Do not include Government drawings or Government protected information in the email unless the email is digitally encrypted per Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) Publication 140-3.

G. With the exception of Attachment 1, Drawings, the Exhibits and Attachments identified in Section J are provided at SAM.gov. Attachment 1 is restricted by the Arms Export Control Act and Distribution Statement D. The Offeror shall meet the following qualifications in order to receive Attachment 1:

1. In accordance with Department of Defense (DoD) Directive 5230.25, Withholding of Unclassified

Technical Data from Public Disclosure, access to export-controlled technical data must be through the company's designated Joint Certification Program (JCP) Point of Contact (POC)/Data Custodian. Only the POC identified in an active JCP certification found at https://public.logisticsinformationservice.dla.mil/jcp/search.aspx will be provided Attachment 1.

Instructions for completing and submitting the DD Form 2345 to request JCP certification can be found at https://www.dla.mil/HQ/LogisticsOperations/Services/JCP/DD2345Instructions/. The Government will not extend or delay the procurement for pending Contractor JCP certifications.

2. Per DFARS 252.024-7019, Notice of NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Requirements, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publication (SP) 800-171 applies to this procurement. The Offeror shall have a current (not more than 3 years old), minimum Confidence Level assessment of “Medium” as identified in the NIST SP 800-171 Assessment Report within the Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS). The Basic, Medium and High NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessments are described in the NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Methodology located at https://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/pdi/cyber/strategically_assessing_contractor_implementation_of_NIST_SP_ 800-171.html. Guidance regarding the NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessments can be found at https://www.sprs.csd.disa.mil/. The Government will not extend or delay the procurement for pending Contractor NIST SP 800-171 assessments.

H. To obtain Attachment 1, Drawings, the Offeror shall submit its request to Julie.Thomas@navy.mil. The request shall include company name; complete address; CAGE code; DUNS number; POC name, email address, phone number; JCP registration number; and NIST SP 800-171 Confidence Level Assessment rating (e.g. Basic, Medium, High). Incomplete requests will be denied. Attachment 1 will be provided only those companies with an active JCP and a minimum Confidence Level Assessment of “Medium” in the NIST SP 800-171 Assessment Report within SPRS.

I. Performance under this contract requires the contractor to adhere to Operations Security (OPSEC) requirements.

Explanation of these requirements is detailed in the Operations Security Guide for Defense Contractors, at http://www.navsea.navy.mil/Home/WarfareCenters/NUWCKeyport/Resources.aspx; click on the OPSEC Guide for Defense Contractors on the right-hand side.

J. The Offeror shall clearly identify all exceptions to the Government specifications included in this solicitation within the applicable evaluation factor document of the proposal. If exceptions are proposed, it is the Offeror’s responsibility to provide an adequate explanation of how the proposed exception meets the Government’s specifications; failure to do so may result in a technical rating of “unacceptable”. Failure to notify the Government of all exceptions prior to award may be grounds for contract termination. If not exceptions are taken, clearly so state.

K. Disposition of the Technical Data Package (TDP), including all drawings. All Offerors, except the awardee, shall destroy all copies/media of the TDP within 30 calendar days after notice of contract award, whether electronic or hard copy format. Offeror must provide the Contracting Officer a statement certifying that is has destroyed the entire TDP.

L. Offeror shall comply with DFARS 252.204-7000, Disclosure of Information, regarding the release of any unclassified information (e.g. Attachment 1, Drawings) to anyone outside the Contractor’s organization.

2 PROPOSAL SUBMISSION

The Offeror shall submit all proposal requirements via encrypted email to Julie.Thomas@navy.mil before the date and time (Pacific) in Block 9 of the Standard Form (SF) 33.

A. The factors for this solicitation are:

Factor 1: Technical Factor 2: Past Performance Factor 3: Price

B. The proposal submission will be contained in six separate electronic files (eFiles):

1. Cover Letter and Standard Form 33 (SF33)Technical

2. Past Performance

3. Price

4. Price Narrative

5. Subcontracting Plan

C. Use the Offeror’s Name and the Title of the document as the eFile name. Since the submittal documents will contain Source Selection Information and Business Sensitive Information, the documents are considered Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI); therefore, each eFile name shall begin with “CUI”. For example:

CUI Company Name Cover Ltr-SF33;

CUI Company Name Technical;

CUI Company Name Past Performance;

CUI Company Name Price;

CUI Company Name Price Narrative;

CUI Company Name Subcontracting Plan

2.1 Format

A. It is the Offeror’s responsibility to include the appropriate classification marking(s) and handling instruction for all proposal submittals. All submittals shall be Unclassified.

B. The Offeror must comply with the detailed instructions for the format and content of the proposals in order to maximize efficiency in the proposal evaluation process. Proposals that do not comply may be considered nonresponsive and may render the Offeror ineligible for award.

C. Only eFiles will be submitted/accepted (no paper files). The eFiles shall be uncompressed; text shall be prepared using Microsoft® Word ™ 2010 compatible applications; spreadsheets, worksheets, or workbooks shall be prepared using Microsoft® Excel ™ 2010 compatible applications.

D. Graphics, tables, photographs, and other data beyond the capability of Microsoft® Word™ or Microsoft®

Excel™, may be submitted in files compatible with Adobe Acrobat version 11.0.

E. All files shall be searchable.

F. It is the Offeror’s responsibility to ensure the printed format of the files are acceptable. If the Government decides to print a file, it will not reformat the file to fix formatting issues.

G. Each eFile shall include the following information, which is not included in the page limits:

1. Cover Page, which shall contain the document title; solicitation number; Company Name and address;

Point of Contact telephone number and email address; and appropriate classification marking.

2. Table of Contents

3. List of Figures, if applicable

4. List of Tables, if applicable

5. List of Appendices, if applicable

6. List of Abbreviations and Acronyms, if applicable

H. 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 within each factor’s eFile.

I. Each document shall contain the Offeror’s name at the top of each page in the header section. Each document shall contain the date of the proposal and page number at the bottom of each page in the footer section. Any pages that may be revised as a result of discussions, if required, shall contain revision numbers and dates.

Legibility, clarity, and compliance with the solicitation requirements are essential.

J. Use font style Times New Roman or Courier New and a font size no smaller than 12-point on standard 8-1/2 by

11 inch page. 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. Page size up to 11 by 17 inches may be used only for diagrams, charts, or graphic material. Page sizes larger than 8-1/2 by 11 inches will be counted as two pages. Unless otherwise specified, pages larger than 8-1/2 by 11 inches may include only the narrative sufficient to describe the diagram, chart, or graphic material. Every major section, figure, and table shall be numbered. Proposal material shall be presented in a single column on each page. Failure to comply with these requirements may result in the proposal being deemed non-responsive.

K. Count each page that includes material with printed matter and figures, except those items identified in paragraph 2.1.B above. Pages excluded from the page count must contain only material pertinent to the page heading, or be blank and marked "Intentionally Left Blank". Every page, except those marked as blank, must be numbered. Pages exceeding the page limit shall be removed from the end of the volume that exceeds the page count and will not be evaluated.

L. Include unlocked spreadsheets. Submission of locked spreadsheets is not acceptable. The Offeror shall not embed sound or video files into the eFiles. The Offeror shall ensure all files are virus free.

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

N. The proposal shall contain all of the pertinent information in sufficient detail to permit evaluation. The proposal shall be detailed and complete to demonstrate clearly that the Offeror has a comprehensive understanding of all requirements. If an Offeror fails to comply with content requirements, its proposal may be deemed non-responsive for failure to follow instructions.

M. Subcontractor price information may be contained within the Prime’s Price eFile, or the Subcontractor may submitted its data directly to the Government. It must be received prior to the date and time set forth in Block 9 of the SF 33, comply with all applicable instructions contained herein, and clearly identify the Prime Contractor.

2.2 Content

The page counts include all material with printed matter and figures except as stated in paragraph 2.1.B above. The Offeror’s proposal shall include:

A. Technical

1. Limited to 40 pages, excluding those pages identified in paragraph 2.1.B.

2. Shall not contain any pricing information.

3. See paragraph 2.3.1, Factor 1, Technical.

B. Past Performance

1. No page limit.

2. Shall not contain any pricing information.

3. See paragraph 2.3.2, Factor 2, Past Performance.

C. Price

2. See paragraph 2.3.3, Factor 3, Price.

D. Cover Letter

1. Two-page limit.

2. Shall not contain any pricing information.

3. The cover letter is only an instrument for transmitting the proposal; it will not be evaluated.

4. Cover letter must contain:

(a) Solicitation number N0025321R0017.

(b) Offeror’s name, address, DUNS Number, and CAGE Code.

(c) Name, title, phone number, and email address of person(s) authorized to negotiate and sign on the

Offeror’s behalf regarding this solicitation.

(d) Statement acknowledging unconditional acceptance of all terms and conditions contained in the solicitation, or clearly identify which factors, if any, include exceptions.

E. SF33

1. Offeror shall complete Page 1, Blocks 12 through 18. Block 12 shall be filled in to identify a minimum of

300 days to allow sufficient time to evaluate proposals.

2. Do not complete Section B of the SF33. This information is provided via Attachment 2, Pricing, submitted in the Pricing eFile. If the Offeror completes both Attachment 2 and SF33 Section B, and a disparity exists, the document with the higher proposed prices will take precedence.

3. Complete Representations and Certifications in accordance with Section K of the SF33.

4. Section K, Representations, Certifications and Other Statements of Offerors. The Offeror is responsible for confirming that its information in SAM.gov includes all requirements contained in Section K of this solicitation. Requirements not contained in SAM.gov shall be provided with Offeror’s proposal.

F. Subcontracting Plan

2. Offeror shall provide its Small Business Subcontracting Plan per clause 52.219-9, Small Business

Subcontracting Plan (JUN 2020) – Alternate III (JUN 2020).

2.3 Evaluation Factors

The Offeror’s proposal shall demonstrate understanding of the requirements and the proposed method of completing the Section C Specifications and all other requirements of the solicitation. The proposal must meet or exceed the specifications in the solicitation and any subsequent amendments to be considered for award. Offeror’s proposal shall address Factors 1 through 3.

2.3.1 Factor 1, Technical

A. Not to exceed 40 pages for Factors & Subfactors combined, not including cover page. The technial proposal shall not contain any pricing information.

B. Offeror shall desrcibe any constraints, anticipated problems and/or assumptions that for the basis of its proposal;

if not, clearly so state.

C. Offeror shall provide all necessary information for a comprehensive technical evaluation for the Government to determine the extent of the Offeror's technical ability to perform the requirements described in Section C of the solicitation. Offeror shall address each of the following subfactors:

Subfactor 1a – Technical Capability:

a. Offeror shall demonstrate the technical ability to manufacture from build to print drawings (with both prime and subcontractors that are utilized).

b. Offeror shall provide a narrative of the capability to build the exact or similarly complex items to the MK96 MOD 2, Cold Gas FES, which will include:

1. Previously manufactured items

2. The contract number and Point of Contact (POC)

3. Offeror's facilities

4. Manufacturing process

5. Personnel expertise and work experience

c. Offeror shall provide detailed information of the process they will use to ensure the required pressure ranges are in accordance with the provided NAVSEA drawings 8290537 and 8290568. Additionally, the Offeror shall provide test data for the required pressure range for drawings 8290537, note 1 and drawing 8290568, note 1 per the drawing specifications.

Subfactor 1b – Technical Quality:

a. Offeror must provide evidence of internal quality management process and oversight of quality processes as well as subcontractor oversight.

b. Offeror must provide evidence of compliance with E-246-H020, Quality Management System Requirements.

Subfactor 1c – Technical Risk Management:

a. Offeror shall provide both their risk mitigation plan process and risk areas, based on the build to print drawings provided and how they plan to mitigate them.

b. Offeror shall describe any relevant experience in teaming with engineering communities via a request for variance process.

c. Offeror shall describe any constraints, anticipated problems and/or assumptions that form the basis of their proposal and will if there are none, clearly state so.

2.3.2 Factor 2, Past Performance

Offerors shall demonstrate past performance and the ability to deliver products of high quality by completing Attachment 3, Past Performance References, for up to three relevant contracts for the Offeror, and up to two relevant contracts for each major subcontractor. For purposes of this solicitation, a major subcontractor is defined as a subcontractor proposed to perform more than 30% of the per-unit cost for this requirement. The contracts identified must have been underway for at least six months or longer; been performed by the same CAGE Code or provide an explanation why the different CAGE Code is relevant past performance; and if completed, must have been completed within the past three years. If the Offeror does not have any Federal Government contracts, it may list State, local, commercial contracts, or performance on a subcontractor basis, in that order, to complete its Past Performance References. Offerors shall include an accessible point of contact, including name, telephone number, and email address for each reference provided. Failure to submit the Past Performance References may be considered certification that the contractor has no past performance for similar items for the Government to evaluate.

If the Offeror has not performed similar projects, it is requested to discuss other related projects that demonstrate its capability to perform work of similar size, scope, and complexity.

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

2.3.3 Factor 3, Price

Unless otherwise stated, the requirements of this factor apply equally to the Offeror and all proposed subcontractors, regardless of subcontract type.

The Offeror’s price proposal shall include:

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

Attachment 2, Pricing, with the exception of the Not Separately Priced (NSP) line items. Prices for the various steps in the Stepladder Pricing must be provided. Failure to submit a price for any priced item may result in the offer being rejected as non-responsive.

B. Section B Production CLIN Prices: The unit price for the Production CLINs shown in Attachment 2 Tab 1- Section B shall reflect the Stepladder Price for the first tier quantity in Ordering Period Year 5 (e.g. CLIN 0002, Stepladder Quantity 1-50, Year 5 Unit Price). This unit price is used in Section B for the sole purpose of establishing the maximum line item cost and the contract ceiling. All orders placed against the resulting contract will utilized the prices proposed in Attachment 2 Tab 2-Stepladder Prices.

C. If the Offeror identifies itself as a HUBZone small business concern, it shall indicate if it waives, or does not waive, the price evaluation preference by completing 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (Deviation 2020-O0008)(MAR 2020), contained in Section I, Contract Clauses.

D. Spreadsheets shall allow access to all formulas.

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The following have been deleted:

252.246-7005 Notice of Warranty Tracking of Serialized Items MAR 2016

SECTION M - EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD

EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD

1 GENERAL INFORMATION

A. The Government intends to award a single contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible Offeror whose proposal offers the lowest total evaluated price while meeting or exceeding the acceptability standards for all non-price factors. The Small Business Subcontracting Plan also shall be reviewed for compliance and adequacy for purposes of making a responsibility determination.

B. Lowest price technically acceptable source selection procedures will be used for the evaluation of proposals received in response to this solicitation.

C. The Government may award to other than the Offeror with the lowest total price if the even the lowest price Offeror is found to be “Unacceptable” in any of the non-price factors. An evaluation of “Unacceptable” in any single factor may result in the Offeror’s proposal being rated “Unacceptable” overall, and eliminated from further consideration.

D. Each factor will be evaluated on a stand-alone basis; however, information contained in one factor of the proposal may be used to assist the Government in evaluating the other factors of the proposal. Inconsistencies or disparities between the factors within a proposal may be considered an indication that the Offeror does not understand the requirements.

E. If it is determined that a proposal is not in compliance with the factor page limitations identified herein, pages above the specified page limit within each factor will be removed and will not be evaluated.

F. Award will be made to the responsible Offeror whose proposal conforms to the solicitation, and based on the lowest evaluated price of proposals meeting or exceeding the acceptability standards for non-cost factors.

Proposals will be evaluated for acceptability, but will not be ranked using the non-price factors. The Offeror must be determined to have rating of Acceptable for the non-price factors of Technical and Past Performance before further consideration will be given. The Contracting Officer will select the acceptable offer, in conformance with the solicitation, which offers the lowest price.

G. The Government intends to make award based on initial proposals without discussions, but reserves the right to conduct discussions if determined necessary (see FAR 52.215-1). Accordingly, Offeror is advised to offer its most favorable terms and conditions in its initial proposal. If unexplained discrepancies are found in Technical Proposal, Past Performance, or Price, the proposal may not be considered for award.

H. It is the Offeror’s responsibility to provide clear indications of how its proposal meets the requirements of the

Specifications in Section C. If the proposal is not clear, it may be an indication that the Offeror does not understand the Specification requirements.

I. Proposals may be evaluated without consideration of any proposed subcontractor that is deemed to have an organizational conflict of interest.

2 EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD

The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible Offeror whose offer, conforming to the solicitation, will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered.

The Offeror must be determined to have an “Acceptable” rating for all non-price factors before further consideration will be given; that is, selection of the contractor is to be based on the establishment of minimum requirements to be evaluated on an “acceptable” or “unacceptable” basis. Proposals are evaluated for acceptability, but not ranked using the non-price factors. In order to be considered awardable, there must be an “acceptable” rating in every non-price factor. The Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) non-price factors include Technical and Past Performance. The Contracting Officer will select the offer, in conformance with the solicitation, which is determined “acceptable” for Technical and Past Performance, and offers the lowest evaluated price.

A proposal that is rated “Unacceptable” for any non-price factor is unawardable. Therefore, if any non-price factor is rated “Unacceptable”, the Government reserves the right to not evaluate the remaining factors.

2.1 EVALUATION CRITERIA

2.1.1 Factor l, Technical

The Government will evaluate each Offeror's technical capability to perform the requirements in the solicitation and any subsequent amendments. The proposal will be evaluated for completeness, accuracy, quality of detail, and degree of demonstration for the following:

Section L, paragraph 2.3.1b: The quality of detail and the degree to which the proposal addressed any constraints, anticipated problems, and/or assumptions that form the basis of its proposal.

Subfactor 1a – Technical Capability:

a. The quality of detail and the degree to which the proposal demonstrates the Offeror's technical capabilities, approach, and unique skills or solutions possessed to provide the ability to manufacture from NAVSEA drawings.

b. The feasibility and completeness of the Offeror's provided narrative in emphasis of:

1. Previously manufactured items

2. The contract number and Point of Contact (POC)

3. Offeror's facilities

4. Manufacturing process

5. Personnel expertise and work experience

c. The quality of detail and the degree to which the proposal demonstrated the Offeror's process to ensure the required pressure ranges and test data will be in accordance with the provided NAVSEA specifications. The Offeror shall follow the requirements in accordance with the drawings.

Subfactor 1b - Technical Quality:

The Offeror's capability to provide and apply successful implementation of quality management systems, management, and any applicable ISO requirements as well as adequate subcontractor oversight.

Subfactor 1c – Technical Risk Management:

a. The quality of detail and the degree to which the Offeror provided a risk mitigation plan and process, and areas of anticipated risk and mitigation plan.

b. The quality of detail and the degree to which the Offeror provided experience in teaming with engineering communities via a request for variance process.

Technical acceptability will be assessed according to Table M-1.

Table M-1: Technical Acceptable/Unacceptable Evaluation Ratings Rating Description Acceptable Proposal meets the minimum requirements of the solicitation.

Unacceptable Proposal does not meet the minimum requirements of the solicitation.

The Offeror’s technical proposal must be rated “Acceptable” to be further considered.

3.2 Factor 2, Past Performance

Past performance will be evaluated based on the Offeror’s demonstrated ability to satisfy its customers, deliver products and services of high quality, meet delivery schedules, and comply with applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations.

The Government may contact some or all of the Offeror’s references to ask questions such as: (1) was the Offeror is capable, efficient, and effective; (2) did the Offeror’s performance conformed to the terms and conditions of its contract; (3) was the Offeror was reasonable and cooperative during performance; (4) was the Offeror was committed to customer satisfaction; (5) did the Offeror meet proposed subcontracting goals, if applicable; and (6) did the Offeror hire and retain qualified personnel necessary for successful completion of the contract requirements.

The Government may consider information obtained from sources other than those identified by the Offeror, including Federal, State and local Government agencies, better business bureaus, published media and any other sources available to the Government, to include, but not limited to, Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS), Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS), Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System (FAPIIS), Electronic Subcontract Reporting System (eSRS), Federal Subaward Reporting System (FSRS), or other databases; the Defense Contract Management Agency; and interviews with Program Managers, Contracting Officers, and Fee Determining Officials.

The Government will consider recent and relevant past performance information obtained in relation to the scope of this requirement. It is the Offeror’s responsibility to relate its past performance to the requirements of this solicitation. Past performance, either positive or negative, which is considered by the Government to be more closely related to the scope of this effort will be given higher consideration in determining the Offeror’s past performance acceptability/unacceptability.

The Government will consider the Offeror’s past performance in complying with requirements of the clauses at FAR 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns, and 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan.

Relevancy, as it pertains to past performance information, is a measure of the extent of similarity between the product, complexity, dollar value, contract type, and subcontract/teaming, or other comparable attributes of past performance examples and the solicitation requirements; and a measure of the likelihood that the past performance is an indicator of future performance.

If the Offeror does not provide past performance information with its proposal, the Contracting Officer need not pursue further information if it is clear that the Offeror’s price is not competitive.

NOTE: In the case of an Offeror without a record of relevant past performance, or for whom information on past performance is not available or so sparse that no meaningful past performance rating can be reasonably assigned, the Offeror may not be evaluated favorably or unfavorably on past performance (FAR 15.305(a)(2)(iv)). Therefore, the Offeror shall be determined to have unknown (or “neutral”) past performance. In the context of acceptability/unacceptability, a neutral shall be considered “acceptable.”

Past Performance acceptability will be assessed according to Table M-2.

Table M-2: Past Performance Evaluation Ratings

Rating Description Acceptable Based on the Offerors performance record, the Government has a reasonable expectation that the Offeror will successfully perform the required effort, or the Offeror’s performance record is unknown. (See NOTE above.)

Unacceptable Based on the Offerors performance record, the Government does not have a reasonable expectation that the Offeror will be able to perform successfully the required effort.

The Offeror’s past performance must be rated “Acceptable” to be further considered.

3.3 Factor 3, Total Evaluated Price

The prices proposed in Attachment 2, Pricing, are contractually binding.

The Government will evaluate the Offeror’s price proposal for the following:

A. Completeness. An Offeror’s price proposal may be deemed non-responsive if, in the judgment of the

Government, the price proposal is incomplete, erred, or does not accurately reflect the Offeror’s proposed effort in meeting the requirements, thereby indicating that the Offeror does not understand the scope of the technical requirements. Any inconsistency, whether real or apparent, between promised performance and price shall be explained in the proposal. Failure to submit a price on an item may result in the proposal being deemed non-responsive.

B. Balanced Pricing. The Government may determine that a proposal is unacceptable if the prices proposed are materially unbalanced within the stepladder ranges and/or between line items. As defined in FAR 15.404, unbalanced pricing exists when, despite an acceptable total price, the price of one or more stepladder prices or contract line items are significantly overstated or understated as indicated by the application of cost or price analysis techniques. A proposal may be rejected if the Contracting Officer determines that the lack of balance poses an unacceptable risk to the Government.

C. Reasonableness. The Government anticipates making a determination of fair and reasonable pricing based on adequate competition. However, the Government may use any of the analysis techniques in FAR 15.404-1, either individually or in combination with each other, to determine that the final price is fair and reasonable.

D. Stepladder Pricing - Production CLINs. Stepladder prices will be evaluated by computing a weighted average unit price for each CLIN. The weighted average unit price will be calculated by calculating the average unit price for each stepladder quantity (sum of the unit price for each ordering period, divided by 5), multiplied by the upper quantity in that particular stepladder; the products will be added together, and divided by the sum of the upper quantity units. The weighted average unit price computed for that CLIN will be multiplied by a randomly selected “evaluated quantity” (EQ) for each CLIN to derive an evaluated CLIN amount. The randomly selected quantities will be selected prior to solicitation issuance. Regardless of the stepladder price under which the EQ falls, the EQ will be multiplied only by the weighted average unit price derived for that particular CLIN and not by the actual price that corresponds to that quantity within the Stepladder table.

Example 1: CLIN 5000, EQ 53

Stepladder Quantity

Unit of

Issue

Ordering Period Average

Unit Price

Upper Qty

Total

Weighted Average

Unit Price

EQ

Total Evaluated

CLIN

Amount

Year 1 Unit Price

Year 2 Unit Price

Year 3 Unit Price

Year 4 Unit Price

Year 5 Unit Price

1 - 50 Each $150.00 $153.75 $157.59 $161.53 $165.57 $157.69 50 $7,884.50 $126.33 53 $6,695.49 51 - 100 Each $120.00 $123.00 $126.08 $129.23 $132.46 $126.15 100 $12,615.00

101 - 145 Each $110.00 $112.75 $115.57 $118.46 $121.42 $115.64 145 $16,767.80

Example 2: CLIN 7000, EQ 350

Stepladder Quantity

Unit of

Issue

Ordering Period Average

Unit Price

Upper Qty

Total

Weighted Average

Unit Price

EQ

Total Evaluated

CLIN

Amount

Year 1 Unit Price

Year 2 Unit Price

Year 3 Unit Price

Year 4 Unit Price

Year 5 Unit Price

1 - 150 Each $175.00 $179.38 $183.86 $188.46 $193.17 $183.97 150 $26,250.00

$138.13 350 $48,345.50 151 - 300 Each $155.00 $158.88 $162.85 $166.92 $171.09 $162.95 300 $46,500.00 301 - 450 Each $135.00 $138.38 $141.84 $145.39 $149.02 $141.93 450 $60,750.00 451 - 700 Each $125.00 $128.13 $131.33 $134.61 $137.98 $131.41 700 $87,500.00

E. Total Evaluated Price. The Government will evaluate proposals by determining the total evaluated price, calculated as follows:

1. All First Article CLINs. The proposed unit price multiplied by the CLIN quantity, as identified in

Attachment 2, Tab 1-Section B, to derive the total amount per First Article CLIN.

2. All Production CLINs. The evaluated CLIN amount for each Production CLIN, as described in 3.4.E, Stepladder Pricing – Production CLINs.

3. Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Businesses per 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation

Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (Deviation 2020-O0008)(MAR 2020) will be applied, when applicable, to the sum of E.1 and E.2. This step adds 10% to all offers except HUBZone Small Business concerns that have not waived the evaluation preference and otherwise successful offers from Small Business concerns.

4. The total evaluated price will be the sum of all First Article CLIN total amounts (E.1) plus the sum of the total evaluated CLIN amount for all Production CLINs (E.2), plus the Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Businesses (E.3).

Evaluation of prices for ordering periods 2 through 5 shall not obligate the Government to place orders in those ordering periods. The Government may determine that an offer is unacceptable if the prices in ordering periods 2 through 5 are significantly unbalanced.

Example: Total Evaluated Price

CLIN Description Quantity* Unit Price** Total Amount

4000 First Article, Unit A 3 $150.00 $450.00

5000 Production, Unit A 53 $126.33 $6,695.49

6000 First Article, Unit B 3 $150.00 $450.00

7000 Production, Unit B 350 $138.13 $48,345.50

Subtotal: $56,615.99

Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Businesses (10%) $5,561.60

Total Evaluated Price: $62,177.59

* Quantity is the quantity identified in Section B for First Article CLINs, and the EQ for the

Production CLINs.

** Unit Price is the proposed unit price for the First Article CLINs, and the weighted average unit price for the Production CLINs.

The EQs in no way restrict the Government as to the number of units it may order under each line item or each stepladder quantity. It is used solely for evaluation purposes. The Government reserves the right to order any quantity within a stepladder, up to the maximum quantity per CLIN identified in Section B.

Ordering, Production CLINs. Price breaks given for each stepladder quantity within a CLIN apply to all units within that and lower stepladders. For example, using the Stepladder Quantity pricing tables in Examples 1 and 2, an order in Year 1 for a quantity of 75 each on CLIN 5000 and 315 each on CLIN 7000 is calculated:

CLIN 5000: 75 each X $120 = $9,000 CLIN 7000: 315 each X $135 = $42,525 Total Order Amount: $51,525

F. Proposed prices will be compared to the Government estimate, other offers received, and/or other independent price and cost information. No award will be made at other than fair and reasonable prices.

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