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SECTION C - DESCRIPTIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS

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STATEMENT OF OBJECTIVES

FOR THE

AIRBORNE SYSTEMS TRAINING AND RESEARCH SUPPORT

AIRCRAFT REPLACEMENT

1.0 Overview

The U. S. Naval Test Pilot School (USNTPS) requires an immediate replacement for its current Airborne Systems Training and Research Support (ASTARS) NP-3D aircraft. The primary goal of the program is to provide the USNTPS with an interim replacement asset (or assets) to conduct a ground and flight training syllabus to test and evaluate multiple sensor, integrated, airborne systems while a long term solution is developed. The purpose of this Statement of Objectives (SOO) is to provide the basic objectives for the replacement aircraft in lieu of a Government Statement of Work. This approach provides the potential offerors the flexibility to propose cost effective and innovative solutions in meeting the objectives. This SOO is to be used by potential offerors to develop an appropriate Statement of Work, Provisioning Technical Documentation (PTD), Provisioning Parts List (PPL), Transition Plan, Contract Work Break Down Structure (CWBS) as required, Contract Data Requirements List (CDRLs), and other documents that support and define the offerors proposed effort.

1.1 Background

Since the mid-1990’s the two NP-3D Airborne Systems Training and Research Support (ASTARS) aircraft have been an integral part of the USNTPS Airborne Systems ground and flight training syllabus. It was designed to expose test pilots, Naval Flight Officers, and test engineers to a highly integrated avionics system as well as support instruction in the test and evaluation of individual navigation and tactical sensors through the use of installed instrumentation. Its configuration is similar to the centralized architecture used in next-generation aircraft such as the F-22 and Joint Strike Fighter. All processing is performed in multiple commercial rack-mounted off-the-shelf personal computers. Multi-Function Displays (MFDs) are emulated using Cathode Ray Tube (CRT) and Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) video monitors with added bezel buttons. Aircraft configuration currently includes a mock strike-fighter cockpit student station equipped with multi-function hand controllers, as well as an instructor station equipped with similar controls and displays. Current sensor suite includes a multi-mode X-band radar (APG-66(V)2), a turret-mount EO/IR (Electro-Optic/Infrared) sensor (Wescam MX-15) and an Inertial Navigation System (INS) with Global Positioning System (GPS) aiding. A Head Up Display (HUD) is simulated using a cockpit-mounted camera with overlaid symbology. The system also includes a digital moving map with full continental U.S. coverage. The current NP-3D inventory is used during approximately 35 weeks per year and accumulates 300 flight hours annually.

1.2 Contract Objectives

The goal of the ASTARS Aircraft Replacement program is to provide performance based requirements that give the contractor program and management authority to meet system demand requirements, improve availability, reliability, and manage obsolescence. Baseline design goals must include:

1.2.1 Provide an integrated system of sensors, controls, and displays typical of current and future tactical aircraft.

1.2.2 Provide support and instrumentation systems typically employed in developmental test aircraft.

1.2.3 Allow complete control of entire sensor suite from the operator station(s).

1.2.4 Allow instructor monitoring of all student actions.

1.2.5 Allow ground operation for the purpose of instruction and periods of student ground evaluation in addition to flight instruction.

1.2.6 Provide for future system growth and technology updates.

2.0 Program Objectives

2.1 General Aircraft Requirements

2.1.1 Crew / Maintenance Personnel

2.1.1.1 The contractor will provide fully qualified, and appropriately rated pilot(s) as required by the aircraft FAA certification to support syllabus flight operations from the USNTPS flight line.

2.1.1.2 The contractor will also provide necessary qualified personnel, such as A&P mechanic(s), to support syllabus flight operations from the USNTPS flight line.

2.1.1.3 USNTPS may provide second-in-command/copilots for syllabus flight operations in the Patuxent River local restricted areas if desired by the contractor.

2.1.1.4 Seating to accommodate a minimum of 2 students and 1 instructor (including the operator station(s)) required. Seating for minimum of 3 students and 1 or more instructors desired.

2.1.2 Support

2.1.2.1 All aircraft modifications, to include installation of any provided GFE, will be accomplished by the contractor.

2.1.2.2 Use government provided fuel when supporting USNTPS missions.

2.1.2.3 Contractor use other than support to USNTPS curriculum normally restricted to maintenance and ferry flights (no ASTARS system operation). All other flights require specific approval from the Commanding Officer, USNTPS.

2.1.2.4 Aircraft sustainable with equipment in the current Navy inventory (no special government ground support equipment required).

2.1.2.5 Maintain all GFE in accordance with applicable instructions.

2.1.2.6 Aircraft available to USNTPS use 40 weeks per year, non-contiguous. Specific periods of availability to be coordinated on a semi-annual basis with the USNTPS Instructional staff (Chief Flight Instructor (CFI) and ASTARS Contracting Officer Representative (COR)).

2.1.2.6.1 Aircraft will be operated from the USNTPS flight line.

2.1.2.6.2 Expected annual flight hours: 400

2.1.3 Performance

2.1.3.1 Instrument rated aircraft

2.1.3.2 Power and cooling budget for all ASTARS sensor systems (including radar) to operate simultaneously during ground and airborne operation.

2.1.3.3 Adequate power and cooling to operate all systems and sensors (including the radar) continuously for at least 3 hours on the ground with no overheating and no additional ground support equipment.

2.1.3.4 Endurance to operate at normal cruising speed for at least 2.0 hours, with sufficient IFR reserve based on minimum student requirement of section 2.1.1.4. (45 minutes per student, 15 minutes each for launch and recovery as a minimum).

2.1.3.5 Capable of carriage of high-density information system or external advanced range data system pod to support Atlantic Test Range time, space, and position information data.

2.2 Navigation System

2.2.1 Include a Global Positioning System aided navigation system.

2.2.2 Capability to display and record both aided and unaided navigation time and position data concurrently.

2.2.3 Instrumentation to allow for recording raw navigation and sensor data to digital media for student post-flight analysis.

2.3 Sensors

2.3.1 Electro-Optic / Infrared (EO/IR) Sensor

2.3.1.1 The contractor will integrate the current ASTARS EO/IR sensor suite (WESCAM MX-15) provided on loan as GFE.

2.3.1.2 Should integration of the MX-15 be impractical, the contractor may substitute an equivalent EO/IR sensor (3rd Generation IR / High Resolution TV camera) with comparable sensor performance and tracking capabilities.

2.3.2 Radar

2.3.2.1 The contractor will integrate the current ASTARS APG-66v(2) radar provided on loan as GFE.

2.3.2.2 Should integration of the APG-66v(2) radar be impractical, the contractor may substitute suitable radar alternative with the following minimum capabilities:

2.3.2.2.1 Air-to-Ground Real Beam Map (RBM)

2.3.2.2.2 High Resolution Mapping Modes such as provided with Doppler Beam Sharpening (DBS) or Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) techniques.

2.3.2.2.3 The following additional radar capabilities are desired but not required:

2.3.2.2.3.1 Air-to-Air radar mode(s).

2.3.2.2.3.2 Inverse Synthetic Aperture Radar (ISAR) mode(s).

2.3.2.2.3.3 Ground Moving Target Indicator (GMTI) mode(s).

2.3.2.2.3.4 Weather Avoidance mode(s).

2.4 ASTARS Software

2.4.1 Current ASTARS software to be provided to the contractor at contract award, however during period of performance contractor will be responsible for ASTARS software maintenance and updates

2.4.2 Software to be open architecture

2.4.3 Software flexibility to allow configuration changes in support of existing USNTPS curriculum software exercises without affecting airworthiness of the aircraft.

2.5 Operator Stations

2.5.1 Operator station(s) with all the following items required at each station.

2.5.2 Seating for one student to operate all controls and displays, and one seat for an instructor or student observer.

2.5.3 Seating with adequate design and restraint to be manned for all phases of flight.

2.5.4 Station configuration not required to look like a specific tactical aircraft cockpit though all in-flight operation must be accomplished while seated at the operator station.

2.5.5 Cabin configuration to allow for instructor oversight of the student station(s) with no obstructions.

2.5.6 At least four multifunctional displays or equivalent functionality to support simultaneous navigation system and sensor control and display.

2.5.7 Hand control unit(s) to control sensor and display functions to the maximum extent practical.

2.5.8 Communications system at each operator station with the following:

2.5.8.1 Hot microphone or voice actuated internal communication system (ICS) to the instructor and other students using ASTARS.

2.5.8.2 Selectable ICS capability for student and instructor communication to the pilot(s).

2.5.8.3 ICS available with power on aircraft.

2.5.8.4 UHF/VHF radio transmit and receive capability with selectable channels from the operator station(s).

2.6 Data Recorders

2.6.1 Capable of recording at least three video inputs, specifically EO/IR, radar, and navigation displays.

2.6.2 Capable of being loaded, unloaded, and accessed during flight.

2.6.3 Selection of parameters to be recorded capable of being changed (new or different parameters selected) in flight.

2.6.4 Capable of recording ICS and radio communications.

2.6.5 Instrumentation to display and record data parameters (e.g., radar, navigation, mission data, etc.).

3.0 Schedule

3.1 The contractor shall complete GFE integration and installation and deliver the aircraft to USNTPS for instructor check-out and familiarization flights no later than 120 days after contract award.

3.2 The contractor will ensure the aircraft is ready to support USNTPS Syllabus sorties no later than 150 days after contract award.

4.0 Support

4.1 Additional Software and Hardware Requirements

4.1.1 Software to use an open architecture.

4.1.2 Hardware to be reconfigurable to the maximum extent possible.

4.2 Configuration Management

4.2.1 Update software configurations, hardware configurations, and users’ manuals and provide a copy to the Commanding Officer, USNTPS, within two weeks of any changes.

4.3 Technical Publications

4.3.1 Source code to be provided to the government (as applicable).

4.3.2 Provide access to all source code for system integration.

4.3.3 Provide an interface design description for all systems.

4.3.4 Maintain and provide to USNTPS staff a copy of all software and hardware configurations.

4.3.5 Maintain and provide to USNTPS staff a copy of all users’ manuals pertinent to training system operations.

4.4 Technical Training

4.4.1 Provide initial training to USNTPS instructor staff personnel on system operation.

4.4.2 Provide refresher and new instructor staff personnel training on system operation at least yearly, or as major changes are incorporated in the system.

SECTION J - LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS

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Exhibit/Attachment Table of Contents

SECTION L - INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND NOTICES TO BIDDERS

The following have been modified:

L1 Proposal Instructions

1.0 GENERAL

1.1 The North American Industry Classification Code System (NAICS) code for this requirement is 541712 which have a small business size standard of 1500.

1.2 This contract is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside and only small businesses will be considered for award of this requirement. Proposals from other contractors will not be considered. Because this is a 100% set-aside the successful offeror must perform at least 50% of the cost of contract performance incurred for personnel themselves.

1.3 The Government intends to award a single contract with cost plus fixed fee, cost and firm fixed price type CLINs as a result of this solicitation. Each offeror shall submit a proposal that clearly and concisely describes and defines the offeror’s response to the requirements of this solicitation. Use of general or vague statements such as “standard procedures will be used” will not satisfy this requirement. Unnecessary elaboration or presentations beyond that sufficient to present a complete and effective proposal are not desired and may be construed as an indication of the offeror’s lack of understanding. Elaborate artwork and expansive visual or other presentation aids are neither necessary nor desired.

1.4 Each offeror must submit an offer/proposal and other information in strict accordance with these instructions. Each offeror’s submission shall be screened by the Contracting Officer (KO) or a designee upon receipt to ensure compliance with the instructions contained in the Request for Proposal (RFP).

1.5 The Contract award shall be made in accordance with FAR 15.101 and the following information contained in Sections L and M. Each offeror must submit a proposal including information pertaining to technical capability and supporting price data.

1.6 For proposal purposes the estimated date of contract award is anticipated to be 31 March 2009. The estimated period of performance start date is 01 April 2009.

2.0 INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMISSON OF PROPOSALS

2.1 Proposals can be submitted electronically and/or by U.S. postal service to Naval Air Systems Command, Attn: Monique J. Johnson, 21983 Bundy Road, Bldg. 441 Unit 7, Patuxent River, MD 20670-1127 no later than 10:00 am Eastern Local Time 26 January 2009. In order to maximize efficiency and minimize the effort involved in the proposal evaluation process, all offerors must comply with the following instructions for proposal format and content. Proposals that do not comply with these instructions may be considered non-responsive and may render the offeror ineligible for award.

3.0 PROPOSAL FORMAT

3.1 The electronic proposal shall be prepared so that if an evaluator prints the proposal it meets the following format requirements:

· 8.5 x 11 inch paper

· Single-spaced typed lines.

· Newspaper column formatting is not permitted

· 1 inch margins on all sides

· Not smaller than a 10 point font without condensing

· Drawings or graphics, including photographs, which are constructed using the drawing tools of Microsoft Word 2003 or prior are permitted

· Microsoft Office (version 2003 or earlier) compatible files are required

· Tables are permitted

· No ZIP files

· No fold-out pages

· Cost format spreadsheet shall be in 2003 Microsoft Excel format with a file name extension of .xls

· All file names shall include title of the evaluation factor or subfactor

3.2 PROPOSAL CONTENT

3.2.1 Each proposal shall contain the following volumes/sections:

· Volume 1 Offer Letter

· Volume 2 Technical Proposal/Past Performance

Volume 3 Cost/Price Proposal

3.2.2. Cost or pricing information may not appear anywhere in the proposal other than Volume 3.

3.2.3 It is anticipated that adequate price competition exists for this solicitation. Therefore, in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation, certified cost or pricing data is not required to be submitted with this proposal.

4.0 Proposal Content

Proposal Organization and Page Limits:

(if applicable) No page limit

2.1.3 Experience (Corporate/

Personnel) 6 pages

1.0 Volume 1-Offer Letter/Section K

1.1 Offer Letter

Identify at a minimum the solicitation number, enclosures being transmitted, proposed subcontractors and team members to be utilized under the contract , statement regarding Representations and Certifications being incorporated or attached to offer, acknowledgement of solicitation amendments, and state the length of proposal validity (at least 120 days after proposal submission).

1.2 Completed Section K

Complete and submit documentation under Section K of the solicitation, if applicable.

The Government requires that Offerors’ proposals include all items listed in the Section B Schedule. The Government does not intend to make a split award under this solicitation.

2.0 Technical Proposal

2.1 Understanding of the Work

2.1.1 Performance-Based Statement of Work (PBSOW)

2.1.1.1 Offerors shall provide a PBSOW derived from the Statement of Objectives (SOO) included in Section C of the solicitation. The PBSOW shall explain the offeror’s proposed process for accomplishing the outcomes specified in the SOO. The PBSOW shall demonstrate an understanding of the required tasks and be more detailed than the SOO. The PBSOW shall include, but is not limited to:

2.1.1.1.1 Description of tasks;

2.1.1.1.2 Detailed description of the approach including a detailed step-by-step procedure and methodology for accomplishing each task;

2.1.1.1.3 Identification of reference documents that would be utilized to perform each task;

2.1.1.1.4 Product outline describing the expected deliverable(s) as a result of this task;

2.1.1.1.5 Implementation plan that includes:

2.1.1.1.5.1 Manpower utilization to maintain an optimum level of support

2.1.1.1.5.2 Warranty of work

2.1.1.1.5.3 Quality control of work product

2.1.1.1.5.4 Quality assurance plan to monitor performance based metrics

In accordance with the requirements in the proposed SOO, the offeror may propose additional Contract Data Requirement List (CDRLs) - Exhibit (A) items as necessary.

2.1.2 Schedule

The schedule risk will address the probability that the offeror will successfully accomplish the contract requirements within the time frame specified in Section F. Technical factors may impact schedule risk assigned.

2.1.3 Experience (Corporate/Personnel)

(1) Provide evidence of your company’s experience and primary team members experience doing work similar to the work contemplated by this RFP during the last three (3) years (from the issue date of the solicitation). Show that your experience encompassed the difficulties, uncertainties and risks that will be associated with performing the work that will be required under the prospective contract.

(2) Identify any federal, state and local Governments, and private contracts, (contract number, technical point of contact and address/telephone number) that you and your team members have performed within the past three (3) years that were similar in nature to the work described in this RFP. Include a list of all your first tier subcontractors.

(3) Submit the information on the Experience (Corporate/Personnel) Matrix – Attachment 1 and include a supportive narrative as to the experience (corporate/personnel) gained from each contract/subcontract reference identified. Summarize your experience in each task area of the SOO and address the direct relevancy to the SOO task areas. Do not reiterate the work statement task descriptions as that is ineffective in supporting your claim of having gained experience in the given task area. You may also provide information on problems encountered on the identified contracts and the corrective actions taken. The supportive narrative shall not exceed 3 pages for all references identified.

2.1.4 Aircraft Performance

The offeror’s shall provide detailed specifications for aircraft performance, which includes the following as a minimum:

(1) Overall cabin size

(2) Student and Instructor Seating capacity and arrangement

(3) Support equipment required for Ground and Flight Operations

(4) Performance (cruise speed, fuel consumption and endurance)

(5) Growth potential for additional Systems/Sensor

In addition, the contractor is required to provide documentation to support the aircraft specification and performance claims. (i.e. OEM data)

2.2 PAST PERFORMANCE

2.2.1 The offeror shall identify on the Past Performance Matrix - Attachment 2 contracts whose performance is within three years of this proposal submission and contains efforts similar to those efforts, e.g., tasks, contract type, location, contract dollar value, etc., required by this solicitation for you, your primary subcontractors, and critical team members. A primary subcontractor is defined as any subcontractor who is providing at least 20% of the labor cost proposed. Commercial contracts may be included. List the contracts from the most relevant to the least relevant. In general, recent performance will be considered more relevant than older performance. These contracts should be the same contracts identified in the Corporate Experience Section but only those that are within three years of this proposal submission. When possible, these contracts should include at least three of the most relevant contracts for the prime contractor and two of the most relevant contracts for each primary subcontractor.

2.2.2 For each contract identified on the Past Performance Matrix - Attachment 2 provide contract data and past performance information as described below. If a past performance problem has been identified, describe the status of the improvement efforts and, where applicable, demonstrate the impact that the improvement effort had on resolving the problem such that it would not reoccur.

2.2.3 FOR CONTRACTS THAT ARE CURRENTLY IN THE CONTRACTOR PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT REPORTING SYSTEM (CPARS), AND FOR WHICH ANNUAL REPORTING HAS BEEN PREFORMED, DO NOT SEND THE PAST PERFORMANCE QUESTIONNAIRE FOR SERVICES TO THE CUSTOMER.

2.2.4 For contracts that have Contractor Performance Assessment Reports (CPARs) that are more than 12 months old the offeror will complete items numbered 1 through 8 on page 1 of the Past Performance Questionnaire Package for Services - Attachment 3 and forward it to the contract customer’s Program Manager to address only the items numbered 9 to 15 on page 1. For all contracts identified which do not have CPARs, the offeror will complete items numbered 1 through 8 page 1 of the Past Performance Questionnaire Package for Services - Attachment 3 and forward the 2 pages to that contract customer’s Technical Point of Contact or Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). All questionnaires shall be forwarded within two weeks from the RFP release date with enough lead-time so that responses can be received by the Government concurrent with the Government’s receipt of the offeror’s past performance information. The offeror shall include past performance package instructions to the customers. This submittal information is provided at the top of the questionnaires to facilitate the offeror’s effort in meeting these instructions. The offeror shall not conduct follow-up actions with regard to this questionnaire. The Government will ensure that the customers have received and will respond to the questionnaires. The Government may send any other questionnaires as necessary.

2.2.5 Offerors shall provide written consent from their primary subcontractors that will allow the Government to coordinate their past performance issue(s) with the prime offeror. If Offerors do not submit such written consent, then the Government will address any past performance issues directly with the primary subcontractor and the offeror will forfeit the opportunity to participate in any related discussions. Consequently, for any primary subcontractors and critical team members that do not provide such written consent, provide a point of contact (name, address, phone number, and email address) with which the Government may coordinate these issues and obtain any responses as needed.

2.2.6 Offerors are reminded that the Government may use information other than that provided by the offerors in their proposals to evaluate past performance. The Government may use past performance information obtained from sources other than those identified by the offeror. The Past Performance Information Reporting system (PPIRs) will be the primary method used to evaluate past performance. It is incumbent upon the offeror to explain the relevance of the data provided. The Government does not assume the duty to search for data to cure the problems it finds in the information provided by the offeror. The burden of providing thorough and complete past performance information remains with the offeror. You must either provide the above information or affirmatively state that no past performance history exists.

2.2.7 The Past Performance Questionnaires - Attachment 3 are to be submitted to each of the references listed on the Past Performance Matrix. Provide confirmation and date that instructions and the Past Performance Questionnaire were sent to each reference. The Past Performance Questionnaire must be returned by the proposal due date directly to Monique J. Johnson via fax (301) 995-0312, or e-mail to Monique.Johnson@navy.mil mailto:.

3.0 Price/Cost Proposal

3.1 Complete and submit Section B.

3.2 The price/cost proposal shall be submitted as a separate volume. All cost and/or pricing information shall be contained in Section B and Volume 3 only. Offerors shall submit their cost/price proposal utilizing the Cost Summary Format - Attachment 4-1. The offeror shall submit a fully completed Attachment (4). The burden of proof for cost credibility rests with the Offeror.

3.3 In preparing the cost proposal, the offeror shall ensure the submittal is easy to understand and includes the following:

3.3.1 This solicitation is, and the resulting contract will be, subject to the Service Contract Act of 1965, as amended, and to FAR clause 52.222-41, Section I of this solicitation. Offerors shall propose employees wages in accordance with the attached Wage Determination – Attachment 5 provided in Section J of this solicitation. As part of the price proposal, the offeror shall furnish the names of the proposed labor categories and the corresponding labor categories from the attached Wage Determination as well as documentation of compliance with the minimum monetary wages and fringe benefits for service employees as specified in the Wage Determination – Attachment 5 (provided as an attachment in Section J of this solicitation). Offerors are required to submit a total compensation plan setting forth salaries and fringe benefits proposed for employees (including temporary and part time employees) who will work under the contract and are subject to the Act.

3.3.2 Limitation on Subcontracting:

This requirement is being set aside for the Small Business. Provide a breakout to demonstrate how the prime contractor will perform at least 50% of the cost of contract incurred for personnel with its own employees for each period of performance. Cost of contract incurred for personnel includes direct labor cost, overhead that has only direct labor as its base, and the small business’s General and Administrative rate multiplied by the labor cost.

3.3.3 Provide a narrative that addresses any assumptions made during the preparation of the cost proposal and discuss the basis of estimate using the Cost Substantiation form - Attachment 6 for each of the cost elements listed below:

3.3.3.1 Labor hours per labor category.

3.3.3.2 Direct labor rates by category. The offeror is required to submit labor rates for proposed individuals. If composite or category averages are proposed, provide a breakdown of how rates are developed. If necessary provide a narrative to describe derivation of labor rates, use of uncompensated overtime, pools to which indirect rates are applied, historical /provisional billing rates for indirect rates for the last 3 years and description, and amount of proposed other direct costs.

3.3.3.3 Escalation on labor

3.3.3.4 Indirect costs (e.g.,. Overhead, Fringe Benefits, General & Administrative (G&A), etc.)

3.3.3.5 Information needed to explain the offeror’s estimating practices

3.3.3.6 Other Direct Costs (ODCs) by specific cost element (e.g., Material, Purchased Parts, and Purchased Equipment & Services, etc). No fee shall be applied to ODCs.

3.3.3.7 When the offeror elects to claim Cost of Money (COM) as an allowable cost, the offeror must submit a COM form and show the calculations of the proposed amount.

3.3.4 Provide a Professional Employee Compensation Plan in accordance with FAR 22.1103.

3.3.5 Offeror provided cost attachments are acceptable in lieu of entering data on established Government forms, on the condition they include the same information as the established Government forms. The offeror shall prepare and submit the cost proposal in Microsoft Office Excel 2003. Portable Document Format (PDF) is not acceptable, except when submitted in addition to the Microsoft Office Excel 2003 files. The spreadsheets shall be formatted to print legibly on letter size (8.5 X 11) paper. The spreadsheets shall be unprotected and unlocked, with formulae intact to show mathematical operations.

3.3.6 If subcontractors are proposed, provide the same information required for the prime contractor in Section L Paragraph 3.0 Price/Cost Proposal. The price/cost proposal spreadsheets for the subcontractors shall be unprotected and unlocked, with formulae intact to show mathematical operations. The prime contractor must justify the reasonableness of each subcontractor's cost, if applicable. A discussion for the basis of this determination is required for each proposed subcontractor.

3.3.7 The offeror will provide Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) Information/Payroll Verification information as follows. A DCAA point of contact, with a current e-mail address, must be provided for the prime and each proposed subcontractor. The offeror and proposed subcontractors shall provide the most current DCAA Provisional Billing Rate Approval Letter, DCAA Final Billing Rate Approval Letter, and/or DCAA Forward Pricing Rate Agreement recommendation, payroll verification for currently employed proposed personnel, and any other information necessary to substantiate the rates proposed. Payroll verification shall consist of a form containing the title, direct labor rate and a signed certification by an authorized representative of the company that the information contained in the form is correct. If any of the rates utilized by the offeror or any subcontractors differ from the DCAA information and/or payroll verification a justification shall be provided for the difference. If DCAA has not reviewed the rate information for an offeror or one of its subcontractors, the offeror must submit a detailed justification of the proposed direct and indirect rates. The offeror shall also provide documentation verifying that it has a DCAA approved Cost Accounting System. The proposed subcontractors are required to submit their DCAA information and payroll verification either under their prime contractor or separately. We will review perspective offeror's labor category to the average labor rate from industry for similar work to be performed.

SECTION M - EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD

The following have been modified:

NOTE: A performance risk factor will be determined for each proposal received. Offerors must demonstate the ability to meet everything within the SOO to be eligible for award.

1.0 GENERAL

Award of the contract resulting from this solicitation will be made to the offeror whose proposal, conforming to the solicitation, offers the best value to the Government in terms of technical, past performance and price rather than to the proposal offering the lowest price. The resulting contract will be awarded on the basis of the proposal from the responsible offeror whose offer, conforming to the solicitation, is determined to be most advantageous to the Government all factors considered.

Evaluation of an offeror's proposal will be based on the information presented in the written proposal along with any input obtained from outside sources relevant to past performance. Proposals that are unrealistic in terms of technical or schedule commitments, or unrealistically high or low in terms of cost, may be deemed to be reflective of an inherent lack of technical competence, or indicative of a failure to comprehend the complexity and risks of the proposed work and may be grounds for rejection of the proposal. Significant deficiencies or lack of responses to factors and/or sub factors may be used as a basis for eliminating a proposal from further consideration.

In addition, the offeror’s technical proposal will be reviewed to determine if it is consistent with the cost proposal and reflects a clear understanding of the scope of work necessary to meet the solicitation requirements.

1.1 EVALUATION FACTORS

Each offeror will be evaluated based on the following factors: Technical, Past Performance and Price/Cost.

Proposals will be evaluated using the factors listed below. The technical factor is more important than the Experience and Past Performance factors. The Experience and Past Performance factors are of equal importance and the Experience factor and the Past Performance factor are each more important than the Cost factor. The combination of all non-cost factors is significantly more important than the Cost factor.

a) Technical

· Aircraft Performance

· Schedule

b) Experience

c) Past Performance

d) Cost

The proposal must demonstrate to the Government’s satisfaction that the Offeror will provide a program that will ensure the successful accomplishment of the solicitation requirements and overall program objectives. Proposal information provided for one factor may be used to assess other factors if the Government deems it appropriate. In addition, the Offeror’s technical proposal will be reviewed to determine if it is consistent with the cost proposal and reflects a clear understanding of the scope of work necessary to meet the solicitation requirements.

2.0

TECHNICAL PROPOSAL

All offerors must demonstate the ability to meet all objectives in the SOO. These are minimum requirements and offerors must show the ability to meet all these requirements. Any offeror not meeting the minimum requirement will not be considered for award.

2.1 Understanding of the Work

The Government will evaluate the offeror’s understanding of the work based on the responses required by Section L of this solicitation. The Government will evaluate the clarity, completeness, and realism of the responses.

2.2 Schedule

The government will evaluate the likelihood that the offeror will successfully accomplish the contract requirements within the time frame specified. These are minimum target dates, but completion prior to those dates will be significantly more important and graded as such in the evaluation.

2.3 Experience (Corporate/Personnel)

The Government will evaluate the extent and relevancy of the prime contractor’s and proposed subcontractor’s (if applicable) experience (corporate/personnel) in performing the kind of work that will be required under the prospective contract and the extent of the offeror’s ability to cope with the uncertainties and difficulties associated with same or similar work.

2.4 Aircraft Performance

The Government will evaluate each offeror’s proposal aircraft performance specification and will develop a rating. A rating of “A” through “F”, with “A” being the most advantageous to the government and a rating of “F” is the least advantageous.

2.5 Past Performance

Each offeror will be evaluated on their past performance based on contracts or subcontracts currently ongoing or completed within the last three (3) years for similar efforts. The Government will focus on information that demonstrates quality of performance relative to size and complexity of the procurement under consideration and relevance of the performance to the requirements of the SOO in Section C of the solicitation. Sources other than those identified by the offeror may be contacted by the Government.

In the case of an offeror that does not have past performance information or with respect to which information on past contract performance is not available, the offeror will not be evaluated favorably or unfavorably on the factor of past performance and a neutral rating will apply.

3.0 Price/Cost

3.1 The price reasonableness evaluation will result in a determination of a fair and reasonable price to the Government. In order to determine the price reasonableness of the proposal, the Government will evaluate the offeror's proposed total estimated price for CLIN 0002 through 0007 for all periods of performance.

3.2 In evaluating each offer for CPFF CLIN 0001, realism of the offeror's estimated cost will be considered. Realism is a review of the cost position of an offeror's proposal to determine if the overall costs proposed are realistic for the work to be performed, if the costs reflect the offeror's understanding of the requirements, and/or if the costs are consistent with the various elements of the technical proposal. The evaluation will be based on an analysis of the realism and completeness of the cost data, the traceability of the cost to the offeror's capability data and the proposed allocation of man-hours, labor mix and materials for all periods of performance. Pertinent cost information, including but not limited to DCAA recommended rates for such costs as direct labor, overhead, G&A, etc., as necessary and appropriate, will be used to arrive at the Government determination of the most probable cost to be incurred in the performance of this contract. If proposed costs are considered to be unrealistic, including unrealistic labor and indirect rates, the offeror's proposed costs may be adjusted upward or downward to reflect more realistic costs. Based on such analysis, an evaluated cost for the offeror will be calculated to reflect the Government's estimate of the offeror's most probable cost. Evaluated cost to the Government is an offeror's total cost, including fee and any additional adjustments the Government has determined necessary to make the proposed price realistic for all periods. This evaluated cost will be used in making an award recommendation. Therefore, any inconsistency, whether real or apparent, between promised performance and cost should be explained in the supporting cost data volume. The burden of proof for cost credibility rests with the offeror. Offerors are cautioned that to the extent proposed costs appear unrealistic; the Government may infer either a lack of understanding of the requirements, increased risk of performance, or lack of credibility on the part of the offeror. The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total evaluated costs for the base period to the total evaluated costs for all option periods. Evaluation of the options will not obligate the Government to exercise the options.

3.3 Prospective offerors are forewarned that a proposal meeting solicitation requirements with the lowest evaluated price may not be selected if award to a higher evaluated, and higher priced offeror is determined to be most advantageous to the Government.

3.4 A set-aside competition. The contractor’s compliance to FAR Clauses 52.219-14 Limitation on Subcontracting, as applicable, will be evaluated. Proposals which fail to meet the limitation on subcontracting during each period of performance shall not be considered for award.

4.0 Ratings

Note: Characteristic of a proposal that would enhance the probability of successful performance for the resulting contract; or an approach that exceeds the minumum RFP requirements with benefits for the Government will be evaluated as a strength.

4.1 Evaluations in support of source selections shall employ a letter grade method for rating contractor proposals against evaluation factors and significant subfactors identified within Section M of the solicitation. The appropriate letter grade rating shall be assigned to each factor and significant subfactors, as required, subsequent to and consistent with the narrative evaluation, which shall indicate a proposal’s strengths, weaknesses and risks. A proposal need not have all of the characteristics of a grade category in order to receive that grade rating; evaluators should use judgment to rate the proposal using these characteristics. Evaluation Teams may utilize a plus (+) or minus (-) sign with a letter grade to signify the range within a particular letter grade in which the proposal was assessed. The rationale resulting in the assignment of a plus (+) or minus (-) sign with a letter grade shall be specifically addressed within the corresponding narrative segment of the evaluation.

4.2 Technical Factors Ratings.

4.2.1 Understanding of the Work and Experience. The narrative description of each grade follows, as appropriate for the technical evaluation factor:

4.2.2 Sub-Factor - Schedule Ratings:

The narrative description of each grade follows, as appropriate for the technical evaluation factor:

4.2.3 Subfactor - Aircraft Performance Ratings:

4.4 Past Performance Ratings. The narrative description of each grade for evaluation of the past performance factor follows:

5.0 BASIS FOR AWARD

5.1 Award of the Contract resulting from this solicitation will be made to the offeror whose proposal, conforming to the solicitation, offers the best value to the Government in terms of Technical, past performance, and price; rather than to the proposal offering the lowest price. The Government reserves the right to select which proposal offers the best value to the Government.

5.2 The Government intends to award the resultant Contract on the basis of initial offers received. Therefore, each initial offer should contain the offeror's best terms from a price and technical standpoint. However, if considered necessary by the Contracting Officer, during the evaluation of proposals the Government may contact any or all or a limited number of awardees with questions concerning their responses as permitted under FAR.

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