N00421-16-R-0026_MDC5ISR_RFP_Amend_0001.docx

N00421-16-R-0026

Section A - Solicitation/Contract Form

GENERAL INFORMATION

Notes The NAICS code for this effort is 541330 – Engineering Services with a size standard of $38.5M.

1. Both completion and term task orders will be issued under this single award Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract. NAVAIR clause 5252.211-9503 LEVEL OF EFFORT (COST REIMBURSEMENT) (NAVAIR)(DEC 2012) will be included in applicable task orders.

2. This solicitation is, and the resulting contract will be, subject to the Service Contract Act (SCA) of 1965, as amended, and to FAR clause 52.222-41 SERVICE CONTRACT LABOR STANDARDS (MAY 2014), contained in Section I of this solicitation. The cost/price proposal shall demonstrate compliance with the minimum monetary wages and fringe benefits for service employees as specified in the Wage Determinations (provided as an attachment in Section J of this solicitation). The following Wage Determinations are applicable for this effort:

a. WD 15-4279 (Rev.-6) revised 07/18/2018 for Area: Maryland County of St. Mary’s

b. WD 15-4377 (Rev. -7) revised 07/11/2018 for Area: North Carolina Counties of Cumberland, Hoke

c. WD 15-4341 (Rev. -10) revised 08/02/2018 for Area: North Carolina Counties of Currituck, Gates Virginia Counties of Chesapeake, Gloucester, Hampton, Isle of Wight, James City, Mathews, Newport News, Norfolk, Poquoson, Portsmouth, Suffolk, Virginia Beach, Williamsburg, York

3. The Product Service Code (PSC) for this procurement is N058 – Installation of Equipment – Communication, Detection, and Coherent Radiation Equipment.

4. This contract will have an Ordering Period of 60 Months with a Period of Performance (PoP) no longer than 72 months after contract award, exclusive of the 52.217-8 option period.

5. The contractor shall have the appropriate facility security clearance as stated in the DD Form 254 within 60 days after contract award. A Top Secret clearance will be required for personnel identified in Section C Performance Work Statement (PWS)/Statement of Work (SOW) within sixty (60) days of task order award. The contractor will not be permitted access to classified information until a final DD254 is incorporated as an attachment to the contract award.

6. NAVAIR and Special Communications Missions Solutions specific instructions listed in Section C, Paragraph 2.0 will be made available through AMRDEC for review by potential offerors. If interested in reviewing these documents, please request access through Tonya J. Lakner at Tonya.Lakner@navy.mil no more than two weeks after release of the solicitation.

Points of Contact:

Contract Specialist: Tonya J. Lakner Phone: 301-757-9752 E-mail: tonya.lakner@navy.mil

Procuring Contracting Officer: Kristen W. Ferro Phone: 301-342-0627 E-mail: kristen.ferro@navy.mil

Amendment 0001 Industry Questions and Government Answers to MDC5ISR RFP N00421-16-R-0026 as of 11/9/2018:

Question: Do you have to be currently ASO9100 certified or will a letter from the auditor that states our process is almost completed be acceptable?

Government Response: There is no requirement for AS9100 certification. AS9100D has been deleted from Section E, Clause 52.246-11 HIGHER-LEVEL CONTRACT QUALITY REQUIREMENT (DEC 2014), and the clause now reflects ISO 9001:2015 only.

Question: Clause 5252.211-9503 Level of Effort (Cost Reimbursement) (NAVAIR) (DEC 2012) defines the level of effort estimated to be ordered during the term of this contract is 743,260 man-hours of Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF) Labor. Section L 3.5.2 Labor Hours says the Government estimates 1,008,710 hours for the CPFF term and completion work effort inclusive of out years. Can the Government confirm the correct estimate of hours to be used for the CPFF labor hours?

Government Response: Section B, NAVAIR Clause 5252.211-9503 Level of Effort (Cost Reimbursement) (NAVAIR) (DEC 2012) does not apply to any FFP orders or CPFF Completion orders that are issued. The level of effort estimated to be ordered during the term of this contract is 743,260 man-hours of CPFF LOE hours. Section L, Paragraph 3.5.2 provides that the Government estimate is 1,008,710 hours for the Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF) term and completion work effort inclusive of outyears. Section J, Attachment P8 provides FTEs and Labor Hours by Location.

3.) Reference(s): (1) Section C, PWS/SOW, Paragraphs 3.2.4, 3.2.6, 6.2, and 12.1 Table 1

Question: Paragraphs 3.2.4, 3.2.6, and 6.2 identify tasking that is associated with that of a Quality Assurance Inspector/Supervisor. This labor category is also NOT listed in the Professional Labor Category chart on pages 24-25. We request that the Government consider the addition of the Quality Assurance Inspector/Supervisor labor category within section 12.0 Personnel Requirements and associated sections of the RFP.

Government Response: The Labor Categories provided in Section C, PWS/SOW, Paragraph 12.1, Table 1 are sufficient for the Government’s MDC5ISR requirements as outlined in the PWS/SOW. No other labor categories are required.

4.) Reference(s): (1) Section C, PWS/SOW, Paragraphs 3.2.5, 3.4.3, and 12.1 Table 1

Question: The referenced paragraphs identify tasking that is associated with that of a Technical Writer I, II, and/or III. This labor category is also NOT listed in the Professional Labor Category chart on pages 24-25. We request that the Government consider the addition of Technical Writer I, II, and/or III labor categories within section 12.0 Personnel Requirements and associated sections of the RFP.

Government Response: The Labor Categories provided in Section C, PWS/SOW, Paragraph 12.1, Table 1 are sufficient for the Government’s MDC5ISR requirements as outlined in the PWS/SOW. No other labor categories are required.

5.) Reference(s): (1) Section C, PWS/SOW, Paragraph 9.2.4

Question: The requirement states "Overtime will be authorized in accordance with FAR clause 52.222-2 Payment for Overtime Premiums". Will the Government include Overtime into the Labor Hours Matrix or Attachment P6?

Government Response: Section L, Part B, Paragraph 3.5.2 states “for proposal purposes, the Offeror shall propose the labor categories/hours by location as outlined in Section J, Attachment P8.” Attachment P8 includes Overtime hours that should be included in Offeror’s P6 Prime and Subcontractor Cost Summary Sheet.

6.) Reference(s): (1) Section C, PWS/SOW, Paragraph 12.1, Table 1

Question: There are numerous paragraphs throughout the SOW that identify administrative tasking that would normally be assigned to different administrative levels. The only administrative labor categories listed in the RFP are Management Analyst and General Clerk II. The current contract also has Project Analyst and Administrative Assistant labor categories. These categories typically are mid-level positions. Without these or similar labor categories, there is a gap in levels of qualification and experience. We request that the Government consider the addition of the Project Analyst and Administrative Assistant labor categories within section 12.0 Personnel Requirements and associated sections of the RFP.

Government Response: The Labor Categories provided in Section C, PWS/SOW, Paragraph 12.1, Table 1 are sufficient for the Government’s MDC5ISR requirements as outlined in the PWS/SOW. No other labor categories are required. This is not the same requirement as the current contract.

7.) Reference(s): (1) Section C, PWS/SOW, Paragraph 12.1, Table 1

Question: Paragraph 12.1 lists the following specific labor categories: Drafter/CAD Operator II and General Clerk II. There are no levels I or III listed for either labor category. The current contract has these labor categories with levels ranging from I-III. We request that the Government consider adding the additional levels in the aforementioned labor categories in order to continue to provide contract support at least at current operational levels.

Government Response: The Labor Categories provided in Section C, PWS/SOW, Paragraph 12.1, Table 1 are sufficient for the Government’s MDC5ISR requirements as outlined in the PWS/SOW. No other labor categories are required. This is not the same requirement as the current contract.

8.) Reference(s): (1) Section C, PWS/SOW, Paragraph 12.3, Experience and Education Level Definitions

Question: In the table in Paragraph 12.3, there is a qualification substitution chart for professional labor categories. While this chart states that “an Associate’s Degree plus 4 additional years of experience can be substituted for a Bachelor’s Degree,” there is no mention of substituting a High School Diploma plus 4-6 years of additional experience. The current contract allows for the High School Diploma substitution plus the additional years of experience. We request that the Government consider the addition of High School Diploma substitution plus years of experience.

Government Response: That is correct. There is no substitution allowed for High School Diploma plus the additional years of experience for Professional Labor Categories. That substitution only applies to Non-Professional/Non-SCA Labor Categories and SCA Labor Categories identified in the PWS/SOW, Paragraphs 12.3 and 12.4.

9.) Reference(s): (1) Section C, PWS/SOW, Paragraph 12.3, Experience and Education Level Definitions

Question: Current Junior and Journeyman levels indicate that a minimum of an Associate’s Degree is required. For the more administratively based positions, can years of service substitute for education requirements, specifically for the following positions: Management Analyst BLS SOC 13-1111, Operations Research Analyst BLS SOC 15-2031, and Acquisition Logistics Analyst BLS SOC 13-1081?

Government Response: No. The Personnel Requirements identified in Section C, PWS/SOW, Paragraphs 12.1 – 12.6 identify the experience and education levels required for the Government’s MDC5ISR requirements.

10.) Reference(s): (1) Section C, PWS/SOW, Paragraph 12.6, Functional Descriptions: Technical Instructor/Course Developer

Question: In the current contract, the Trainer II category is a non-SCA position. Will the Government consider making the Technical Instructor a non-SCA position for this contract?

Government Response: No. The Personnel Requirements identified in Section C, PWS/SOW, Paragraphs 12.1 – 12.6 identify the experience and education levels required for the Government’s MDC5ISR requirements.

11.) Reference(s): (1) Section L, Part A, Paragraph 3.0, Proposal Content and Volumes, Table of Proposal Organization and Page Count

Question: Please confirm if the Past Performance page limit of 3 pages per reference is in addition to the 2-page PPIF.

Government Response: The Past Performance page limit of 3 pages per reference includes the Past Performance Information Form.

12.) Reference(s): (1) Section L, Paragraph 3.0, Proposal Content and Volumes, Table of Proposal Organization and Page Count

Question: The Proposal Organization and Page Count Table in RFP Section L, Paragraph 3.0, page 123 indicates a limit of 15 pages for the Sample Task response. Given the scope and subject matter of the Sample Task, which includes a complete technical approach, detailed Integrated Master Schedule, summary of required resources, and an outline of hours by labor category for a complex development, design, integration, and delivery of a completely new mobile C4ISR system, would the Government consider increasing the page limit for the sample task to 20 pages?

Government Response: Yes. The Government has revised Section L, Paragraph 3.0 Proposal Content and Volumes, Table of Proposal Organization and Page Count, 1.1 Sample Task to a 20-page limit.

13.) Reference(s): (1) Section L, Part B, Paragraph 1.1, Sample Task, Sample Task Scenario Background

Question: The Sample Task Scenario Background on page 126 states: “The NAWCAD, SCMS Division provides quick reaction support to design, integrate and deliver a mobile deployable Incident Response Vehicle (IRV) with C5ISR communication systems.” The Sample Task Scenario Background also states: “The offeror shall respond to this scenario as if the SCMS Division has issued a task order to provide a technical approach, schedule, resources (including people, tools, and any other resources deemed necessary) and a spending plan to support the complete turnkey system.” Can the Government clarify whether the Sample Task response required from offerors should address design, integration and delivery of the IRV, or does it address only delivery of a technical approach, schedule, resources and spending plan for the IRV?

Government Response: Offerors are only required to provide a technical approach, schedule, resources (including people, tools, and any other resources deemed necessary) and a spending plan to support the complete turnkey system.

14.) Reference(s): (1) Section L, Part B, Paragraph 1.1, Sample Task, Sample Task Scenario Background

Question: The requirement states that a “spending plan” is required in the response. Is this spending plan the same as the “outline of hours by labor category” required in Section 1.1 page 128 under the sub-paragraph (9) Level of Effort requirement?

Government Response: No. The spending plan should provide the Offeror’s methodology on how costs would be expended during the effort in the sample task.

15.) Reference(s): (1) Section L, Part B, Paragraphs 1.3.2 and 3.5.5

Question: The RFP states this contract is for a new requirement, therefore, there is no incumbent contractor; however, the RFP requires a Transition Plan. Please clarify how offerors are to respond to this requirement if there is no incumbent contractor.

Government Response: Although this effort is considered a new requirement, it is still expected that there are transition activities that will need to take place.

16.) Reference(s): (1) Section L, Part B, Paragraph 1.3.3, Small Business (SB) Utilization Strategy, Item (1)

Question: This requirement includes that offeror's must list goals for several categories of small businesses but does not specify the percentages for each. Since we use DoD 2018 Small Business Subcontracting goals (statutory goals) of 5% WOSB, 5% SDB, and 3% SDVOSB based on total subcontract value (TSV), we request that the overarching small business participation goal remain based on TCV with the socio-economic goals based on TSV.

Government Response: Section L, Part B Specific Instructions, Paragraph 1.3.3 Small Business (SB) Utilization Strategy, Item (1) has been revised to reflect the on total subcontract value (TSV).

17.) Reference(s): (1) Section L, Part B, Paragraph 3.5.1, ODCs

Question: The table in this section highlights Hazard Pay, however section 3.5.2 Labor Hour Matrix does not identify Hazard Pay for the Labor Categories. Will the Government include Hazard/Danger Pay into the Labor Hours Matrix or Attachment P8?

Government Response: Offeror’s shall utilize the ODC estimates provided by the Government for ODCs which includes Hazard Duty Pay.

18.) Reference(s): (1) Section J, Attachment P8, FTEs and Labor Hours by Location

Question: In the P8_FTEs_and_Labor_Hours_by_Location table, the Government provided Overtime hours with no Regular hours associated with the following Labor Categories and Off-Site Contractor Locations: Electronics Technician Maintenance, II (SCA) / St. Inigoes, MD & Engineering Technician, II (SCA) / Fayetteville, NC.

Would the Government please clarify if they intend to provide Regular hours for LCATs Electronics Technician Maintenance, II (SCA) / St. Inigoes, MD & Engineering Technician, II (SCA) / Fayetteville, NC?

Government Response: In Section J, Attachment P8, Location: Within 50 Ground Transportation Miles of St. Inigoes, MD (Off-Site Contractor Facility), the overtime hours for Electronics Technician Maintenance, II (SCA) have been deleted and added to Electronics Technician Maintenance, III overtime hours, and also Location: Within 50 Ground Transportation Miles of Fort Bragg Fayetteville, NC (Off-Site Contractor Facility), the overtime hours for Engineering Technician, II (SCA) have been deleted and added to Engineering Technician, III overtime hours.

Question: We’d like to know/confirm whether the N00421-16-R-0026 solicitation will allow for an SDVOSB HUB Zone the time to complete our FCL. Will NAVAIR endorse and support compelling need to DSS in order to ensure we have the necessary capabilities therein?

Government Response: The contractor shall have the appropriate facility security clearance as stated in the DD Form 254 within 60 days after contract award.

Question: With the small craft portion, will the opportunity allow for, or is the customer seeking small watercraft for NSW, or similar support?

Government Response: Please refer to the RFP PWS/SOW for the specific requirements.

Section B - Supplies or Services and Prices

SUPPLIES, SERVICES AND PRICES

B-1 ESTIMATED LABOR RATES FOR COST PLUS FIXED FEE (CPFF) TASK ORDERS

This language is designed for use in conjunction with H-2 Issuance of Orders Using Streamlined Procedures NAVAIR 5252.216-9540 (Variation)(Dec 2017). For purposes of estimating and establishing a labor cost ceiling for each task order, the following composite rates will be used by multiplying the composite rate for the labor category by the estimated hours for each labor category. These rates are estimates, and invoicing will be based on actual costs incurred. Ceiling for ODCs will be priced in accordance with the Government Estimate. Orders crossing multiple years will be estimated by the Government using the composite rates for each year in proportion to the period of performance of the order.

Acquisition Logistics Analyst, Junior

Drafter/CAD Operator II, SCA

Electrical Engineer, Journeyman * (1 Key)

Mechanical Engineer, Junior

Engineering Technician, III, SCA

Engineering Technician, II, SCA

Engineering Technician, I, SCA

Electronics Technician Maintenance, III, SCA

Electronics Technician Maintenance, II, SCA

Electronics Technician Maintenance, I, SCA

General Clerk, II, SCA

Computer Systems Analyst, Journeyman

Acquisition Logistics Analyst, Journeyman

Computer Network Architects, Journeyman

General and Operations Manager, Senior * (1 Key)

Management Analyst, Journeyman

General and Operations Manager, Journeyman * (2 Key)

Operations Research Analyst, Junior

Shipping/Receiving Clerk, SCA

Supply Technician, SCA

Team Assembler II, Journeyman * (1 Key)

Team Assembler I, Junior

Technical Instructor/Course Development, SCA

Computer Training Specialist, SCA

Truck Driver, SCA

Audio and Video Equipment Technician, Junior

Warehouse Specialist, SCA

*Indicates Key Personnel

**Dates to be adjusted at contract award

B-2 NOT SEPARATELY PRICED CLINs CLINs 0002 to 0006, 0009 to 0013, 0015 to 0019 are Not Separately Priced (NSP) on the Base IDIQ contract. These CLINs will be separately priced on the individual Task Orders dependent upon the work being conducted and the type(s) of funding that will be applied on the Task Order.

B-3 PROFIT PERCENTAGE CAP FOR FIRM FIXED PRICE ORDERS

Firm fixed price orders will be negotiated at each individual order. The Contractor’s profit for FFP Task Orders is capped at [Offeror’s proposed rate; to be filled in at contract award] percent.

Labor to Support Mobile Deployable C5ISR

CPFF

Mobile Deployable Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Combat Systems Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C5ISR) CPFF Labor Ceiling for CLINs 0002-0006, PWS/SOW Paras. 3.1 to 3.4 and 5.0 FOB: Destination

ESTIMATED COST

FIXED FEE

TOTAL EST COST + FEE

NSP

Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Funding (NSP). PWS/SOW Paras. 3.2 to 3.4 and 5.0

NSP

Procurement Funding (NSP). PWS/SOW Paras. 3.2 to 3.4 and 5.0

NSP

Working Capital Fund (WCF) Funding (NSP). PWS/SOW Paras. 3.2 to 3.4 and 5.0

NSP

Research, Development, Test, & Evaluation (RDT&E) Funding (NSP). PWS/SOW Para. 3.1 and 5.0

NSP

Non-Department of Defense (DOD) Funding (NSP). PWS/SOW Paras. 3.2 to 3.4 and 5.0

NSP

PWS/SOW Paras. 3.1 to 3.4, 4.0, 5.0 and 8.0

Labor to Support Mobile Deployable C5ISR

FFP

Mobile Deployable Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Combat Systems Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C5ISR) Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Ceiling for CLINs 0009-0013, PWS/SOW Paras. 3.1 to 3.4 and 5.0

NET AMT

NSP

O&M Funding - FFP Tasking (NSP). PWS/SOW Paras. 3.2 to 3.4 and 5.0

NSP

Procurement Funding - FFP Tasking (NSP). PWS/SOW Paras. 3.2 to 3.4 and 5.0

NSP

WCF Funding - FFP Tasking (NSP). PWS/SOW Paras. 3.2 to 3.4 and 5.0

NSP

RDT&E Funding - FFP Tasking (NSP). PWS/SOW Para. 3.1 and 5.0

NSP

Non-DOD Funding - FFP Tasking (NSP). PWS/SOW Paras. 3.2 to 3.4 and 5.0

Other Direct Costs (ODCs)

COST

Travel and Material in support of CLIN 0001; ODC Ceiling for CLINs 0015-0019, PWS/SOW Paras. 3.1 to 3.4, 5.0 and 8.0

ESTIMATED COST

NSP

ODCs; Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Funding (NSP)

NSP

ODCs; Procurement Funding (NSP)

NSP

ODCs; Working Capital Fund (WCF) Funding (NSP)

NSP

ODCs; Research, Development, Test, & Evaluation (RDT&E) Funding (NSP)

NSP

ODCs; Non-Department of Defense (DOD) Funding (NSP)

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

NAVAIR Clause 5252.211-9503 LEVEL OF EFFORT (COST REIMBURSEMENT) (NAVAIR)(DEC 2012) does not apply to any FFP orders or CPFF Completion orders that are issued.

Section C - Descriptions and Specifications

PWS/SOW

MOBILE DEPLOYABLE COMMAND, CONTROL, COMMUNICATIONS, COMPUTERS, COMBAT SYSTEMS, INTELLIGENCE, SURVEILLANCE, AND RECONNAISSANCE (C5ISR) SYSTEMS AND SUBSYSTEMS (MDC5ISR)

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)/ STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)

1.0 Introduction. The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) Special Communications Mission Solutions (SCMS) Division (AD-4.11.4), located at St. Inigoes, MD, integrates and delivers products for Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Combat Systems, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C5ISR) systems. SCMS has technical authority over a number of C5ISR capabilities, including Mobile Deployable (MD) C5ISR products comprising of Special Operation Forces (SOF) and Consequence Management Vehicles, small craft, transportable communication systems, en-route communication systems, and intra-platform systems. These critical MD products are funded by a broad range of customers including Special Operation Forces (SOF), Homeland Security and other DOD and non-DOD agencies. To complete these products, the SCMS Division maintains subject matter expertise in a broad range of technical and programmatic disciplines. The designated Government Project Lead (GPL) will be responsible for all Project Management and Systems Engineering aspects of the project and will select and lead the Integrated Project Team (IPT) for project completion. The GPL will utilize this contract to obtain the MD specific technical expertise and deliverables needed to complete each assigned project.

1.1 Scope. The contractor shall provide operational systems customization and engineering/technical services for implementation, from concept through deployment, of MD systems. These products include legacy, current, and next generation MD systems and the program planning, design, development, integration/kitting, verification, logistics and in-service support of those systems, subsystems, and components. Unique MD platforms that will require support include, but are not limited to:

2.0 Applicable Documents. The following documents and document sources are provided for reference. Requirements for SCMS Division in-service support is to have interoperability among military, civilian, U.S., and foreign users may dictate an adherence to a wide variety of specifications and standards. Department of Defense (DoD) systems shall adhere to the Joint Technical Architecture (JTA) 2.0 Standards. Non-DoD systems may be governed by numerous commercial, national, or international standards. The standard development organizations listed are not all inclusive and are presented only as representative sources of the technological interface details which may be required by systems supported with this contract. Likewise, the documentation listed is not all-inclusive but is representative of the types of information that may be required for efforts on this contract. Version applicable to contract is the most current at the time of task order award.

Standards, Specifications, Instructions, and Developmental Organizations:

American National Standards Institute (ANSI) American Society of Mechanical Engineering (ASME) Standards Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials – International (APCO) – Standards Department of Defense and/or Military, e.g. DOD-STD and MIL-STD Series European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI) Federal, e.g. FED-STD, FIP Series Federal Communications Commission Federal Motor Vehicle and Carrier Safety Standard and Regulations Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) International Standards Organization (ISO) International Telecommunications Satellite Organization (INTELSAT) International Telecommunications Union (ITU), formerly the CCITT National Institute of Standards and Technology Society of Automotive Engineers, Inc. (SAE) Handbook Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA) National Bureau of Standards BiCSi A Telecommunications Association National Security Telecommunication and Information System Security (NSTISS) SCMS Division Drafting Standard Operating Procedures (DSOP)

Instructions and Directives:

DOD-DIRECTIVE, 5000 Series