N0025322R0023-0004.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: 1) shorten the Ordering Period identified in Section F from 5-years to 2-years; 2) delete the stepladder pricing requirement; 3) replace 52.211-8, Delivery Schedule, w ith 52.211-9, Desired and Required Time of Delivery; and 4) extend the closing date.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 19

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 08-Feb-2022

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 N0025322R0023

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

08-Oct-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

08-Feb-2022

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:

N0025322R0023

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION A - SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM

The required response date/time has changed from 11-Feb-2022 11:00 AM to 25-Feb-2022 11:00 AM.

SECTION C - DESCRIPTIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS

The following have been modified:

STATEMENT OF WORK

A. The Contractor shall participate in the virtual post-award meeting, which will occur within 30 days after award of the contract; see C-242-H002, Post Award Meeting (NAVSEA)(OCT 2018). The Technical Point of Contact (TPOC) will coordinate the post-award meeting.

B. The Government may require a Contractor Site Preaward Survey per Federal Acquisition Regulations 9.106, Preaward Surveys, if the Offeror’s and/or Manufacturer’s capabilities are unknown to the Naval Undersea Warfare Center, Division Keyport.

C. This requirement includes units to support the United States Navy (USN) and Foreign

Military Sales (FMS). The “Max Quantity” reflects the total anticipated quantity the Government may order to support the USN and FMS for a 2-year period.

D. 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.

E. The following requirements apply to all First Article CLINs:

1. The Contractor shall inspect and test all first article units.

2. The Government must approve the First Article units before manufacturing of the production units commences.

3. Bag and label First Articles as such. The Contractor shall mark the label with the manufacturer, nomenclature, part number, CAGE code, and contract number.

F. The following requirement applies to drawings 8290040 (CLINs 0001 & 0002) and 8290021 (CLINs 0001, 0002 & 0003):

1. The Contractor shall provide the test data sheets for the applicable drawings per the Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) A001, Test/Inspection Report.

G. The following requirement applies to drawing 8290346 Rev A (CLINs 0001 & 0002):

1. Contractor shall use part number B51967 per requirements specified in Note 1.

Deviation of material is not permitted without prior approval from the In-Service Engineering Agency via the Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Keyport Contracting Officer.

H. The following requirement applies to drawing 8290021 Rev D (CLINs 0001, 0002 & 0003):

1. Contractor shall provide test results per Note 6, Static Tensile Load Test, in accordance with CDRL A001, Test/Inspection Report.

I. The following requirements apply to all CLINs:

1. The Contractor shall manufacture, inspect, test and deliver all items identified in Section B Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs) in accordance with the cited drawings, associated drawings, standards, and specifications, and the requirements identified in this Statement of Work (SOW).

2. Contractor shall use DD Form 1694, Request for Variance, to resolve variance or tolerance request for waiver.

3. Contractor shall provide the tracking number of each shipment the TPOC identified in G-

242-H001, Government Contract Administration Points of Contact and Responsibilities (NAVSEA)(OCT 2018) within 24-hours of shipment.

4. The Contractor shall inspect and test First Article units at source. A Government representative may be present. The Contractor shall provide notice of the testing date, time, and location to the TPOC per clause 52.209-3, First Article Approval – Contractor Testing – Alternate I.

5. Inspection and Acceptance at Destination. The Government reserves the right to complete inspection at destination.

a. Each unit is subject to inspection in accordance with drawings and American National Standards Institute / American Society for Quality Control (ANSI/ASQC) Z1.4-2008. The Acceptable Quality Limits (AQLs) are:

Critical (CR) = 0.065 Major (MA) = 1.0 Minor (MI) = 2.5

b. Dimensional Inspection (IC): The Government will perform a material dimension inspection for compliance with the drawing requirements at destination. This applies to all first article units and random selection of up to 10% of the first two deliveries of production units. Allow 45 days for IC inspection.

c. End-User Inspection (IU): The Government will perform a form, fit, and function test at destination. This applies to all first article units and random production units.

Allow 45 days for IU inspection.

d. If any unit fails IC inspection, the Government will reject all units, and return the units to the manufacturer for failure analysis and resolution. The Contractor shall submit a proposal for resolution requirements, test reports, and an updated delivery schedule per CDRL A002, Failure Analysis and Corrective Action Report.

e. The Test/Inspection Report, CDRL A001, shall be submitted with all unit deliveries, by serial number, for acceptance or rejection per the requirements herein.

6. Substitution of materials is not authorized without prior written Government approval.

7. Contractor shall provide a Certificate of Conformance (COC) with each delivery, for each part number in accordance with drawing specifications. The COC shall comply with clause 52.246-15, Certificate of Conformance. Contractor shall provide the material certifications with the COCs.

8. The Contractor shall mark the label with manufacturer, nomenclature, part number, CAGE code, and contract number.

9. The Contractor shall contact the TPOC for serial number assignment. The TPOC’s contact information will be provided in Section G upon contract award.

10. Contractor shall package material in accordance with best commercial practices to ensure no damage to parts.

11. Early and partial deliveries are acceptable.

12. Required delivery schedule: See clause 52.211-9, Desired and Required Time of

Delivery, in Section F.

(End of Statement of Work)

SECTION F - DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

The following Delivery Schedule item for CLIN 0001 has been changed from:

DELIVERY DATE QUANTITY SHIP TO ADDRESS DODAAC /

CAGE

POP 20-FEB-2022 TO

19-FEB-2027

N/A NAVAL UNDERSEA WARFARE CENTER

RECEIVING OFFICER

ATTN: DIVISION KEYPORT SUPPLY

OFFICER

BLDG 893

610 DOWELL STREET

KEYPORT WA 98345-7610

360 396-2760 FOB: Destination

N00253

To:

CAGE

POP 01-JUN-2022 TO

30-MAY-2024

N/A NAVAL UNDERSEA WARFARE CENTER

RECEIVING OFFICER

ATTN: DIVISION KEYPORT SUPPLY

OFFICER

BLDG 893

610 DOWELL STREET

KEYPORT WA 98345-7610

360 396-2760

The following Delivery Schedule item for CLIN 0002 has been changed from:

CAGE

POP 20-FEB-2022 TO

19-FEB-2027

N/A NAVAL UNDERSEA WARFARE CENTER

CONTRACTING OFFICER

SEE CONTRACT DATA REQUIREMENTS

LIST

VARIOUS WA 98345

360-315-2215

CAGE

POP 01-JUN-2022 TO

30-MAY-2024

N/A NAVAL UNDERSEA WARFARE CENTER

CONTRACTING OFFICER

SEE CONTRACT DATA REQUIREMENTS

LIST

VARIOUS WA 98345

360-315-2215

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

CAGE

POP 20-FEB-2022 TO

19-FEB-2027

N/A NAVAL UNDERSEA WARFARE CENTER

RECEIVING OFFICER

ATTN: DIVISION KEYPORT SUPPLY

OFFICER

BLDG 893

610 DOWELL STREET

KEYPORT WA 98345-7610

360 396-2760

CAGE

POP 01-JUN-2022 TO

30-MAY-2024

N/A NAVAL UNDERSEA WARFARE CENTER

RECEIVING OFFICER

ATTN: DIVISION KEYPORT SUPPLY

OFFICER

BLDG 893

610 DOWELL STREET

KEYPORT WA 98345-7610

360 396-2760

The following Delivery Schedule item for CLIN 0004 has been changed from:

CAGE

POP 20-FEB-2022 TO

19-FEB-2027

N/A NAVAL UNDERSEA WARFARE CENTER

CONTRACTING OFFICER

SEE CONTRACT DATA REQUIREMENTS

LIST

VARIOUS WA 98345

360-315-2215

CAGE

POP 01-JUN-2022 TO

30-MAY-2024

N/A NAVAL UNDERSEA WARFARE CENTER

CONTRACTING OFFICER

SEE CONTRACT DATA REQUIREMENTS

LIST

VARIOUS WA 98345

360-315-2215

The following have been added by full text:

NOTE F.2

With respect to clause 52.211-9, Desired and Required Time of Delivery, paragraph (b), the Government will notify the Contractor of award via email.

52.211-9 DESIRED AND REQUIRED TIME OF DELIVERY (JUN 1997)

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

DESIRED DELIVERY SCHEDULE

Item No. Quantity Within Days

0001 3 each 120 days after delivery order award 0002 Per Order each 90 days after first article acceptance 0003 Per Order each 90 days after first article acceptance 0004 1 Lot Per Exhibit A

If the offeror is unable to meet the desired delivery schedule, it may, without prejudicing evaluation of its offer, propose a delivery schedule below. However, the offeror's proposed delivery schedule must not extend the delivery period beyond the time for delivery in the Government's required delivery schedule as follows:

REQUIRED DELIVERY SCHEDULE

0001 3 each 180 days after delivery order award 0002 Per Order each 120 days after first article acceptance 0003 Per Order each 120 days after first article acceptance 0004 1 Lot Per Exhibit A

Offers that propose delivery of a quantity under such terms or conditions that delivery will not clearly fall within the applicable required delivery period specified above, will be considered nonresponsive and rejected. If the offeror proposes no other delivery schedule, the desired delivery schedule above will apply.

OFFEROR'S PROPOSED DELIVERY SCHEDULE

0001 3 each

0002 Per Order each

0003 Per Order each 0004 1 Lot

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

(End of clause)

NOTE F.1

The Delivery Date periods identified in “Delivery Information” will be adjusted based on the actual date of contract award. The intent is to include a 2-year ordering period.

The following have been deleted:

52.211-8 Time of Delivery JUN 1997

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 A001 Test & Inspection

Report (CDRL)

1 15-SEP-2021

Exhibit A02 A002 Failure Analysis & Corrective Action Report

1 15-SEP-2021

Attachment 1 Drawings (Placeholder) 1 15-SEP-2021 Attachment 2 NAVSEA Form 4340/2

Government Furnished Information List

1 15-SEP-2021

Attachment 3 Section B Pricing 2 15-SEP-2021 Attachment 4 Past Performance

References

3 15-SEP-2021

to:

Exhibit/Attachment Table of Contents

DOCUMENT TYPE DESCRIPTION PAGES DATE

Exhibit A01 A001 Test & Inspection Report (CDRL)

1 15-SEP-2021

Exhibit A02 A002 Failure Analysis & Corrective Action Report

1 15-SEP-2021

Attachment 1 Drawings (Placeholder) 1 15-SEP-2021 Attachment 2 NAVSEA Form 4340/2

Government Furnished Information List

1 15-SEP-2021

Attachment 3 Pricing 2 02-FEB-2022 Attachment 4 Past Performance

References

02-FEB-2022

SECTION L - INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND NOTICES TO BIDDERS

SUBMITTAL INSTRUCTIONS

1 GENERAL

A. 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 as identified in Section J.

B. The Government intends to evaluate proposals and award a contract based 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.

C. With regards to L-215-H007, Submission of Questions by Offerors – Alternate I (NAVSEA)(FEB 2020), the point of contact for this solicitation is identified in Block 10 of the SF33. 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.

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. With the exception of Attachment 1, Drawings, the Exhibits and Attachments identified in Section J are provided at SAM.gov. To obtain Attachment 1, Drawings, the Offeror must submit its request to the POC identified in Block 10 of the SF33. The request shall include company name; complete address; CAGE code;

DUNS number; and POC name, email address, and phone number. Attachment 1 is restricted by the Arms Export Control Act and Distribution Statement D. Attachment 1 will be provided only those companies that meet the following requirements:

1. K-227-W001, Instructions for Obtaining Export-Controlled Technical Data (NAVSEA)(OCT 2018). 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 “Basic” with a minimum Assessment Score of 110 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.

F. 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.

G. 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.

H. 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 seven separate electronic files (eFiles):

1. Cover Letter

2. Standard Form 33 (SF33) and all Amendments; signed by Offeror

3. Technical

4. Past Performance

5. Price

6. Price Narrative

7. 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;

CUI Company Name 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. Only Adobe PDF files will be accepted, wih the exception of spreadsheets, worksheets, or workbooks, which shall be submitted using Microsoft Excel 2016 compatible applications. Google Docs format is not acceptable.

D. All files shall be searchable.

E. 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.

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

1. Cover Page

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

G. 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.

H. Each document shall contain the Offeror’s name at the top of each page. Each document shall contain the date of the proposal and page number at the bottom of each page. 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.

I. 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 all sides. 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.

J. Count each page that includes material with printed matter and figures, except those items identified in paragraph 2.1.F 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.

K. Include unlocked spreadsheets. Submission of locked spreadsheets is not acceptable.

L. 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.

I. 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.F above. The Offeror’s proposal shall include:

A. Cover Letter

1. Two-page limit.

2. Shall not contain any pricing information.

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

4. Cover letter must contain:

(a) Solicitation number.

(b) Offeror’s name, address, Dun & Brandstreet (DUNS) Number, and Company Commercial and

Government Entity (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.

B. SF33

1. Offeror shall complete Page 1, Blocks 12 through 18. Block 12 must 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 3, Pricing, submitted in the Pricing eFile (Factor 3). If the Offeror completes both Attachment 3 and SF33 Section B, and a disparity exists, the document with the higher proposed prices will take precedence.

3. Offeror shall complete all fill in fields contained in Sections C through K.

4. Section K, Representations, Certifications and Other Statements of Offerors of the SF33. The Offeror is responsible for confirming that its information in SAM.gov includes all requirements contained in Section K of this solicitation. Section K requirements not contained in SAM.gov shall be provided with the Offeror’s proposal.

C. Technical

1. See paragraph 2.3.1, Factor 1, Technical.

D. Past Performance

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

E. Price

1. See paragraph 2.3.3, Factor 3, Price.

F. Subcontracting Plan

1. No page limit.

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

Subcontracting Plan (JUN 2020) – Alternate III (JUN 2020), and L-219-H001, Submission of Small Business Subcontracting Plan (NAVSEA)(JAN 2021).

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 those pages identified in paragraph

2.1.F. The technical proposal shall not contain any pricing information.

B. 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

1. Offeror shall demonstrate the technical ability to manufacture from build to print drawings, both prime and subcontractor(s) processes. Offeror also shall address each element of the Statement of Work.

2. Offeror shall provide a narrative of its capability to build the exact or similarly complex items to the

MK96 MOD 2, Cold Gas FES, Bag Assembly and Bag Strap, which will include:

a. Manufacturing process using build to print and NAVSEA drawings requiring First Article Test (FAT) pre-production units.

b. Testing methods with specified tolerance or measurement criteria, variance restrictions, and deviation resolution to include detailed information of the processes they will use to ensure the required leakage test requirement and proofing pressure test are in accordance with the provided NAVSEA drawing.

Additionally, the Offeror shall provide test data for the required leakage and pressure proofing specifications in accordance with the NAVSEA drawing.

c. Facilities and equipment.

d. Personnel technical expertise and work experience.

Subfactor 1b – Technical Quality

Offeror must provide evidence of internal quality management plan or process that is ISO 9001:2015 or comparable, including oversight of subcontractors and material acquisition. Provide a copy of its current ISO 9001:2015, or comparable, certification.

Subfactor 1c – Technical Risk

a. Offeror shall provide its risk mitigation plan process, an assessment of risk areas, and a plan for risk mitigation based on the drawing contained in Attachment 1.

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 its proposal. If none, clearly state there are none.

2.3.2 Factor 2, Past Performance

Factor 2 has no page limit, and shall not contain any pricing information.

Offeror shall demonstrate past performance and the ability to deliver products of high quality by completing Attachment 4, 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. Offeror 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. Factor 3 has no page limit.

The Offeror’s price proposal shall include:

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

Attachment 3, Pricing, with the exception of the Not Separately Priced (NSP) line items. Failure to submit a price for any priced item may result in the offer being rejected as non-responsive. Prices must be submitted using Attachment 3, Pricing, specifically Tab 2-Ordering Period Pricing. The prices proposed in Tab 2- Ordering Period Pricing is contractually binding. All assumptions, exceptions, or explanations regarding the price proposal must be delineated in the Price Narrative submittal.

B. See L-215-H004, Instructions for Pricing of Contract Data Requirements List (NAVSEA) (OCT 2018), regarding completion of Blocks 17 and 18 of the CDRLs, Exhibits A001 and A002, for CLIN 0004.

C. Section B Production CLIN Prices: The unit price for the Production CLINs shown in Attachment 3 Tab 1- Section B will auto-populate based on the Offeror’s unit price proposal in Attachment 3 Tab 2-Ordering Period Pricing. The unit price and amount in Section B are solely for the purpose of establishing the maximum line item amount. All orders placed against the resulting contract will utilize the prices proposed in Attachment 3 Tab 2-Ordering Period Pricing.

D. 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.

E. Spreadsheets shall allow access to all formulas.

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SECTION M - EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD

EVALUATION CRITERIA

1 GENERAL INFORMATION

A. The Small Business Subcontracting Plan shall be reviewed for compliance and adequacy for purposes of making a responsibility determination.

B. Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) 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 iststef the lowest price Offeror is found to be “Unacceptable” in any of the non-price factors.

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 exceeds a Factor’s page limit identified in Section L, pages in excess of the specified page limit will be removed from the end of the submittal and will not be evaluated.

F. 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 submit its most favorable terms and conditions in its initial proposal. If unexplained discrepancies are identified, the proposal may not be considered for award.

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

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

H. 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 intends to award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible Offeror whose proposal, conforming to the solicitation, will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. Proposals are evaluated for acceptability, but not ranked, using the non-price factors. The Offeror must be determined to have an “Acceptable” rating for all non-price factors before further consideration will be given.

The LPTA non-price factors include Technical and Past Performance. The Contracting Officer will select the proposal, 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:

Subfactor 1a – Technical Capability

1. 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, including each elements of the Statement of Work.

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

a. Manufacturing process

b. Build to print accuracy

c. Facilities and equipment

d. Personnel expertise and work experience

3. 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 the applicable ISO requirements, as well as adequate subcontractor and material procurement oversight. Evidence of a current ISO 9001:2015, or comparable, certification was provided.

Subfactor 1c – Technical Risk

1. The quality of detail and the degree to which the Offeror provided an assessment of risk areas and risk mitigation plan.

2. The quality of detail and the degree to which the Offeror’s teaming experience with engineering communities via a request for variance process indicates an understanding of the process and communication necessary to achieve successful manufacturing of the required units.

3. 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.

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 will evaluate up to three references for the Prime and up to two references for each proposed major subcontractor. References exceeding the quantity requested shall be removed from the end of the volume and will not be evaluated.

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 3, 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 technical 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 price narrative. 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 Ordering Periods 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 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. Total Evaluated Price. The Government will evaluate proposals by determining the total evaluated price, calculated as follows:

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

Attachment 3, Tab 1-Section B, to derive the total amount per First Article CLIN.

2. All Production CLINs. For each Production CLIN, the proposed Year 1 Unit Price will be muliplied by a randomly selected Year 1 “Evaluated Quantity” (EQ). The proposed Year 2 Unit Price will be multiplied by the difference between the CLIN Maximum Quantity and the Year 1 EQ. The product of these two calculations will be added together to derive the Total Evaluated CLIN Amount.

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 D.1 and D.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 (D.1) plus the sum of the total evaluated CLIN amount for all Production CLINs (D.2), plus the Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Businesses (D.3).

Evaluation of prices for Ordering Period 2 shall not obligate the Government to place orders in that ordering period.

The Government may determine that an offer is unacceptable if the prices in Ordering Period 2 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 EQs 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. EQs are used solely for evaluation purposes. The Government reserves the right to order any quantity up to the maximum quantity per CLIN identified in Section B.

E. 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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