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SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION A - SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM

The following have been added by full text:

Q&A AMENDMENT 0001

Question 1:

Section L-1, Part B, paragraph 3.3.1 of the RFP states: “Offerors shall submit their fully completed cost/price proposal utilizing the Cost Summary Format (Attachment P6). The spreadsheet shall be formatted on letter size (8.5 X 11) paper and shall be unprotected and unlocked, with formulae intact to show mathematical operations. The Offeror shall use the CLIN Summary tab to breakout total proposed costs by CLIN.” Is it possible to provide the CLIN Summary tab, a revised Attachment P6 or is contractor format sufficient?

Answer 1:

The requirement for completion of the “CLIN Summary Tab” will be removed from the solicitation, as it does not exist in the Attachment P6 spreadsheet format. Section L-1, Part B, paragraph 3.3.1 will be revised accordingly.

Question 2:

In Section L-1, Part B, paragraph 3.1.b the RFP states: “(b) This Volume shall also contain a copy of Section B with the Contract Line Item (CLIN) and Sub-CLIN Unit Prices and, for evaluation purposes, the Total Prices filled in using the estimated quantities value in the solicitation and the instructions below. Note that for this solicitation, the only CLINS in Section B that shall include prices are CLINs 0001, 0007, and 0013; all other CLINs are Not Separately Priced. Section B prices shall be provided separately in one digital data copy in MS Office 2010 Excel format on CD-ROM media. Within all Excel spreadsheets, the Offeror shall use formulas and functions to the maximum extent possible and avoid using output type “value only” cells. If links are utilized, supply those referenced files. Spreadsheets shall not be protected.” This appears to be redundant with the Attachment P8; is there a separate Section B spreadsheet available or is contractor format sufficient?

Answer 2:

Completion of Section B with all CLIN and SUBCLIN unit prices is a separate and distinct requirement from submission of Attachment P8. As stated in the solicitation, offerors are required to submit a copy of Section B. The format already exists in Section B of the solicitation; offerors are simply required to fill in the unit prices for CLINs 0001, 0007, and 0013, as instructed in the solicitation.

SECTION L - INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND NOTICES TO BIDDERS

The following have been modified:

SECTION L-INSTRUCTIONS

L – 1 CONTENT OF PROPOSALS

PART A: GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

1.0 GENERAL

The Offeror must respond to all requirements of the solicitation and not alter or rearrange the solicitation. The Offeror is advised that the Government may incorporate any portions of the Offeror’s proposal into the resulting contract.

In presenting material in the proposal, the Offeror is advised that quality of information is more important than quantity. Clarity, brevity, and logical organization shall be emphasized during proposal preparation. Statements that the prospective Offeror understands, can comply with, or will comply with, the specifications, and paraphrasing the requirements or parts thereof without supporting information are considered inadequate by the Government, and may result in assessing weaknesses and/or deficiencies.

The Offeror must include any data that illustrates the adequacy of the various assumptions, approaches, and solutions to problems. Failure to address a specific factor or subfactor clearly may be considered a deficiency. Unnecessarily elaborate brochures or other presentation materials beyond that sufficient to present a complete and effective proposal is neither necessary nor desired.

The Government advises the Offeror that taking exception or deviating from any term or condition of the RFP may result in the assessment of a deficiency to the proposal or may render the proposal unawardable.

Throughout these instructions, a “principal subcontractor” is defined as a subcontractor who provides at least 20% of the proposed total price/cost (excluding the Offeror’s profit/fee), for the contract or provides one or more Key Personnel. “JV Team member” is defined as one of the entities that make up a joint venture (JV) formed for the purpose of responding to this solicitation.

Questions: Offerors may submit questions requesting clarification of solicitation requirements by emailing the Contract Specialist at rosalyn.dickerson@navy.mil or the Contracting Officer, Candice Anderson at candice.l.anderson@navy.mil. It is required that all questions be received within ten (10) calendar days of the date this solicitation is issued. Questions after this time may not be answered. No phone calls will be accepted. All Government responses to questions will be posted on FedBizOps.gov.

2.0 PROPOSAL FORMAT

Written proposals must be formatted using a Times New Roman 12 pt Normal font (no reduction permitted), single-spaced with 1-inch margins all around, and formatted for standard 8.5 x 11 inch paper. All pages should be numbered with section and page numbers. When foldout pages are used they must not exceed 11 x 17 inches and will be counted as one (1) page. Drawings may be provided separately and may be any size but should be folded to approximately 8.5 x 11 inch standard size and will count as one (1) page. Graphs shall be presented in no smaller than a 10 pt font and should contain a grid, which allows values to be read directly from the graph. Graphic resolution, including such data as tables or charts, should be consistent with the purpose of the data presented.

The Offeror must provide one (1) complete copy of the proposal to the Procuring Contracting Officer (PCO) as electronic files fully compatible with Microsoft Office and for information not supported by MS Office products, with the latest Adobe Acrobat reader on a CD-ROM. The Offeror will ensure that the Price/Cost Volume is provided on a separate CD-ROM. Each CD-ROM is to be labeled with the Offeror’s name and “For Official Use Only” and “Source Selection Information – See FAR 2.101 and 3.104.” If a discrepancy exists between the original paper copy of the proposal and the disk copy, the paper copy will take precedence.

3.0 PROPOSAL CONTENT AND VOLUMES

The Offeror must present proposal information in a manner that facilitates a one-to-one comparison between the information presented and this Proposal Instruction. Proposal information must be structured such that its Volume and paragraph number matches the Proposal Instructions Volume and paragraph number provided in “Part B Specific Instructions” to which it is responding, although the Offeror may add lower tier subparagraphs. The Offeror must provide any reason(s) it will not provide information for a particular paragraph. The proposal information instructions are structured by paragraph numbers where first, second, third, and fourth parts correspond to the volume, book, section, and element, etc., in the Offeror’s proposal.

Each volume of the proposal shall be submitted as one original and additional copies as specified in the table below. The table below supersedes the copies requested in Block 9 of the Standard Form (SF) 33. All volumes of the original proposal shall be delivered to the address provided in Section 4.0 prior to the closing date/time stated in this solicitation. Page limitations for each volume, if any, are also specified in the table below; title and table of contents pages do not count towards the page limit. Any pages submitted exceeding the page limit will be disregarded and will NOT be evaluated.

Information submitted as an Annex to the proposal includes manuals, specifications, plans, procedures, and policies that exist as an official document of the company or facility, as well as other information requested in Part B Specific Instructions. Page limitations for Annexes, if any, are specified below. The authorized Annexes are summarized in the table below.

1.0

Technical Volume

1 Original / 3 Copies / 1 CD

1 Original / 3 Copies / 1 CD

Annex 1 to Past Performance Volume.

Each volume shall contain the following information:

4.0 PROPOSAL SUBMISSION:

Clearly mark all packages with the solicitation number. The submission date for all Volumes shall be no later than the date and time specified in Block 9 of the SF 33 of the RFP.

Offeror shall submit proposal via United States Postal Service or through a commercial carrier using the address provided below. Offeror shall not submit proposals by facsimile or electronically via email.

Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division Code: AIR-2.5.1.7.5 Rosalyn Dickerson 21983 Bundy Road, Bldg. 441 Patuxent River, MD20670 Solicitation Number: N00421-18-R-0041

Hand carried proposals may be delivered to the address above, attention Candice Anderson (PCO) and/or Rosalyn Dickerson (Specialist).

5.0 PROPOSAL PACKAGING:

The Offeror shall package the proposal volumes in cartons or equivalent packaging containers in the most efficient manner possible, grouping like volumes to the maximum extent possible. Each container shall be single person portable.

Each box should include a packing slip detailing the contents to include the volume number, title, and copy number. Also, each box should be stamped or marked “For Official Use Only” and “Source Selection Information – See FAR 2.101 and 3.104.”

6.0 CLASSIFIED DATA

All proposals must be UNCLASSIFIED.

7.0 SOLICITATION CHANGES

For notice of any changes and additional information provided by the Government for the solicitation, please go to www.FedBizOpps.gov.

PART B: SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS

Cost or pricing information shall only appear in the Price/Cost volume.

1.0 VOLUME 1: TECHNICAL

The Offeror shall provide all information and data required to conduct a thorough and complete technical evaluation. The Offeror shall address the following in the proposal:

1.1 Understanding of the Work

The offeror shall provide a detailed step-by-step procedure and methodology which would be used in accomplishing the following two (2) sample tasks to demonstrate its understanding of the tasking required by this solicitation. The offeror shall fully describe relevant processes, procedures, and capabilities used to support accomplishment of these tasks that demonstrate the offeror’s understanding and proposed approach. The offeror shall demonstrate the application of its step-by-step procedures and methodology considering the background provided for each task below. The offeror shall not assume that the Government evaluators possess any knowledge or familiarity with their company or approach in their proposal. The offeror shall submit a detailed and comprehensive response which clearly demonstrates that the offeror understands the task. Offeror responses shall not include any classified information.

Each response should include the following information and follow this outline:

(1) Team Members and Management Approach - Identify the contractor team members that need to participate in the effort; and if applicable, describe the roles and responsibilities of any subcontractors, and/or JV team members required to perform the work. If tasks are subcontracted, describe the subcontractor’s processes, procedures, and capabilities. Describe how the offeror intends to oversee subcontractors during the performance of subcontracted tasks to ensure quality and performance.

(2) Assumptions - Detail all assumptions (as applicable) relative to the sample task and your technical approach to ensure full understanding of your response by the Government.

(3) Technical Approach - Provide a detailed description of the technical approach including a step-by-step procedure and methodology which would be used in accomplishing the task. Recommend a top-level plan on how the system design, avionics development, integration, and system validation would be accomplished.

(4) Risks and Opportunities- Identify and analyze any risks that may impact successful performance and actions to mitigate those risks.

(5) Government Furnished Information (GFI) - Identify any GFI needed to support the development or implementation of the approach. For Sample Task 1, also define the minimum hardware set and the software architecture required for this system architecture to be adapted into any aircraft type.

(6) Level of Effort - Provide an outline of hours by labor category required to complete the task in a work breakdown schedule. Offerors shall not include any cost/price information.

1.1.1 Sample Task 1

Background: NAWCAD Code 4.5.3 is responsible for the system design, integration, and mission software development for the VH-60N, VH-3D, and VH-92A Executive Transport Helicopters (VH). The VH-92A narrowband communication subsystem (NBS) is a subset of the fielded VH-60N Cockpit Upgrade Avionics Management System (CUP AMS).

The offeror must demonstrate a technical understanding of the VH-60N (CUP AMS) Executive Transport Helicopter Program and system architecture. Using the existing VH-60N architecture as a baseline, describe how the offeror would integrate a wideband beyond line of sight data link system to support a Secure Voice over IP phone connection to a Secure ground network.

NOTE: In support of Sample Task 1, the Government is willing to provide the VH-60N Single Line Block Diagram as Government-Furnished Information (GFI) to aid offerors in the preparation of their responses. Because this GFI is For Official Use Only (FOUO/Distribution Statement F), it will be provided only to interested parties once CAGE code is verified via an encrypted e-mail through Army Aviation and Missile Research Development and Engineering Center, Secure Access File Exchange (AMRDEC SAFE) at https://safe.amrdec.army.mil/safe/. If the interested party for some reason cannot obtain the GFI through AMRDEC then it will be mailed on a CD ROM. All such requests shall be directed to the Contract Specialist and the Contracting Officer designated in Section L-1, Part A.

1.1.2 Sample Task 2

Background: The CH-53E is currently undergoing retrofits of the Smart Multifunction Color Display (SMFCD); a form fit replacement for the existing Pilots Display Unit. The SMFCD consolidates aircraft threat, Blue Force Tracker, and hover display with a moving map. As part of a follow-on contract, the Government intends to procure software source files, including source code in its original language, batch files, build scripts, data files, and libraries necessary to successfully regenerate the software product from scratch and to be able to successfully execute the regenerated software product on the target hardware. The Government intends to perform organic software development on this effort going forward.

The offeror must demonstrate their understanding of the work to be performed (including the software development environment and system architecture), and the ability to transition a large software source code base from an Original Equipment Manufacturer to organic software support.

1.2 Workforce

1.2.1. Key Personnel Resumes

For all proposed current or contingent Key Personnel, provide a resume of the work assignments, training, etc., that demonstrates the experience and specialized qualifications of each key person proposed. Prospective hires shall not be proposed for key labor categories. Resumes shall contain, at a minimum, the following information:

· Employee name

· Years of employment experience in chronological order, including narrative description of duties and responsibilities

· Current position, title and employer

· Educational history

· Institution name, degree or certification earned, and year for all degrees or certifications earned

· Current level of security clearance (i.e. TS, Secret w/ SSBI, Secret, or none) and status (i.e., final, interim, or pending submission, or N/A) at time of proposal submission.

The Government may check educational background to verify degrees or certifications received.

If the qualification (i.e. education, experience) does not readily or easily compare to the minimum qualification stated in the SOW, the offeror shall provide an explanation as to the equality of the proposed qualification to meet the minimum qualification.

1.3 Management Plan

1.3.1 Management Plan - Offerors shall address the following:

(a) Adequacy of corporate management and resources to support the technical requirements of the solicitation.

(b) Proposed management roles of the Offeror’s proposed workforce and the lines of responsibility, authority, and communication through which the tasks will be managed for this requirement;

(c) Procedures to be taken to ensure quality and cost control;

(d) Subcontract Management plan detailing how each subcontractor will be integrated and managed to ensure cohesive integration into the overall management approach. Offerors shall also explain their teaming approach, what knowledge and skills the Offeror will be acquiring through each subcontract, and how the Offeror will leverage their strengths to increase value to the customer.

1.3.2 Transition Plan - The services under this solicitation are vital to the Government and must be continued without interruption. Offerors shall assume a 30-day transition period prior to period of performance start. The Offeror must to submit a written narrative delineating a transition plan that ensures a smooth workplace changeover from an incumbent with no loss of service and minimal loss of corporate knowledge. The plan should take into consideration the following elements as well as any additional elements deemed necessary by the Offeror:

(a) Work Turnover

(b) Quality Assurance

(c) Training

(d) Risk Mitigation strategies

(e) Security Requirement to include OPSEC, facility clearances, and base access

(f) Data Transfer

1.3.3 Recruitment/Retention Plan

Offerors shall present in sufficient detail the following:

· Qualification/recruitment/retention procedures that would provide workforce improvements and upgrade the skills of highly trained and motivated personnel;

· Description of their process for qualifying personnel to perform SOW tasks; and

· Explanation of approaches for maintaining technical competence to perform the tasks in the SOW.

2.0 VOLUME 2: PAST PERFORMANCE

2.1 General

Sources of past performance evaluation information include information provided by the Offeror in response to the solicitation, information obtained from questionnaires, and any other sources available to the Government, to include, but not limited to, the Past Performance Information Retrieval System (PPIRS), Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information Systems (FAPIIS), Electronic Subcontract Reporting System (eSRS), or other databases; the Defense Contract Management Agency; and interviews with Program Managers, Contracting Officers, and Fee Determining Officials.

The Offeror shall complete the Past Performance Information Form, Attachment P4, for each past performance reference performed within five (5) years of the solicitation release date. The Offeror shall submit no more than five (5) Past Performance Information Forms as the Prime Contractor, no more than two (2) forms for each principal subcontractor, and/or no more than two (2) forms for each JV team member. The Offeror shall submit written consent from its principal subcontractor(s) and JV team member(s) that will allow the Government to coordinate any past performance issues directly with the Offeror. If the Offeror does not submit the written consent, the Government will address any past performance issues directly with the principal subcontractor or JV Team member and the Offeror will forfeit the opportunity to participate in any related discussions. Consequently, for any principal subcontractor and JV team member that does not provide the written consent, the Offeror shall provide the name, address, phone number, and email address with whom the Government may address any past performance issues.

The Offeror shall provide a narrative on each Past Performance Information form in the “Contract Effort Description” area that clearly describes how each contract reference has relevant work effort that matches the relevancy definitions specified in Section M of the solicitation. Additionally, the Offeror shall provide one (1) electronic copy of the Statement of Work/Performance Work Statement for each contract reference as Annex 1 to the Past Performance Volume. The “Contract Effort Description” area of the Past Performance Information form shall reference the sections (i.e., paragraph or section numbers) of the Statement of Work that were performed by the Offeror, principal subcontractor or JV Team member, i.e.:

3.2.1.1

3.2.1.2

Continue listing paragraphs as applicable in order to map the referenced SOW to the SOW under this solicitation

The primary source of past performance information will be PPIRS. If a Contractor Performance Assessment Report (CPAR) exists for multiple years for the same contract/order, all periods of performance within the recency period specified above, for that contract/order, will be used for evaluation. In the event a CPAR does not exist for a past performance reference, the Offeror shall submit a Contractor Performance Assessment Questionnaire (CPAQ), Attachment P5, to the Program Manager or designated Assessing Official. The Offeror shall include instructions for the Program Manager to send completed questionnaires within two weeks of its receipt via e-mail to Rosalyn Dickerson, Contract Specialist, at rosalyn.dickerson@navy.mil or Candice Anderson, Procuring Contracting Officer, at candice.l.anderson@navy.mil or via fax number 301-995-1118, thereby allowing the customer approximately two (2) weeks to complete their response. All CPAQs should be received by the Government concurrently with the Offeror’s proposal submission. The Government will conduct follow-up with the points of contact if the questionnaires are not received by the time. Lack of response will not create a negative impact to the offeror’s ratings.

3.0 VOLUME 3: PRICE/COST PROPOSAL

If subcontractors are proposed, they shall provide the same information required for the prime contractor, unless otherwise noted below.

3.1 Volume Content:

(a) This Volume shall contain the Contract Compliance information specified below as follows:

i. Offeror Summary Table: The Offeror shall complete the table below. The Offeror shall include all subcontractors and JV team members who will be involved with the performance of the contract and list all sites where the work will be performed. If a JV teaming or subcontracting arrangement is proposed, identify the work share, distribution elements, and ratios that each contractor will perform using the table below. Also provide a definition of the legal relationship between the entities if it is other than a Prime/subcontractor relationship.

Contractor Name (Indicate Prime, JV Team Member, or Sub)

(b) This Volume shall also contain a copy of Section B with the Contract Line Item (CLIN) and Sub-CLIN Unit Prices and, for evaluation purposes, the Total Prices filled in using the estimated quantities value in the solicitation and the instructions below. Note that for this solicitation, the only CLINS in Section B that shall include prices are CLINs 0001, 0007, and 0013; all other CLINs are Not Separately Priced. Section B prices shall be provided separately in one digital data copy in MS Office 2010 Excel format on CD-ROM media. Within all Excel spreadsheets, the Offeror shall use formulas and functions to the maximum extent possible and avoid using output type “value only” cells. If links are utilized, supply those referenced files. Spreadsheets shall not be protected.

(c) All price/cost and price/cost supporting information shall be contained in Section B and the price/cost proposal. No price or pricing information shall be included in any other proposal volume, including cover letters. Offerors are responsible for submitting sufficient information to enable the Government to fully evaluate their price/cost proposal.

3.2 Ground Rules and Assumptions:

(a) As this is a competitive acquisition with adequate price competition anticipated, certified cost or pricing data in accordance with FAR 15.403-1 is not required. However, in the event that adequate price competition does not exist after receipt of proposals, the Government reserves the right to request additional cost or pricing data as necessary from both the Offeror and subcontractors. Further, the Offeror may be required to provide a Certificate of Current Cost or Pricing Data prior to award, pursuant to FAR 15.406-2.

(b) The Offeror shall provide sufficient information to support its price/cost as well as an explanation of all ground rules and assumptions that affect the price/cost estimates.

(c) If subcontractors are proposed, they shall provide the same information required for the prime contractor, unless otherwise noted below.

3.3 Price/Cost Information:

3.3.1 Offerors shall submit their fully completed cost/price proposal utilizing the Cost Summary Format (Attachment P6). The spreadsheet shall be formatted on letter size (8.5 X 11) paper and shall be unprotected and unlocked, with formulae intact to show mathematical operations.

3.3.2 Complete Attachment P7, Fully Burdened Labor Rates, detailing the fully burdened labor rates for all prime contractors and their subcontractor personnel. Fully burdened labor rates are defined as direct labor rates plus all applicable burdens, to include indirect rates, fee, and subcontractor pass-through costs where applicable. For subcontractor labor, the fully burdened labor rates shall be inclusive of any pass-through charges (e.g., subcontractor handling, fixed fee on subcontractor labor, etc.) applied by the prime contractor. Proposed fully burdened labor costs will be subject to the NAVAIR labor tripwire identified in Section M. Offerors that propose a fully burdened per employee labor rate exceeding the labor tripwire shall provide rationale in their cost proposal narrative section that justifies the reasonableness of the proposed rate cost for the applicable employee(s).

3.3.3 The Offeror shall explain any inconsistency between promised performance and price/cost, as well as any appearance of unbalanced pricing, in the proposal.

3.3.4 The Government is not soliciting any investments. However, in order for the Government to properly assess a proposed price/cost that appears low due to a corporate decision to absorb costs, e.g., lower than usual burdens or rates, the Offeror shall fully identify and explain any such investments.

3.3.5 Direct/Indirect Rates: The Offeror shall submit Forward Pricing Rate Agreements (FPRAs), Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs), and Area Wage Determinations (AWDs) as applicable for all proposed personnel. The Offeror shall identify whether the labor rates proposed are FPRAs, CBAs, AWDs, ACO/DCAA recommended rates (FPRRs), or Offeror proposed rates (FPRPs). The Offeror shall propose in compliance with the current hourly rate set forth in the Department of Labor Wage Determination as applicable. The Offeror shall 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 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. For key personnel contingent hires, the offeror shall provide contingent offer letters outlining salary information for contingent hire employees. For any prospective hires for non-key personnel, provide information to substantiate the rates proposed. All contingent hires shall have a letter of intent submitted under the Cost Volume. The letter of intent is a separate written agreement signed by the potential employee(s) to work for the Offeror effective at contract award. Any proposed consultants shall have a consultant agreement substantiating the rates proposed. If a composite rate or other pricing methodology (e.g. cost estimating relationships) is utilized, the Offeror shall demonstrate how those rates were developed. Subcontractors and team members shall provide this information either separately or included in the Offeror’s submission of this document.

The following definition applies:

- A “contingent hire” is an individual who has committed, under a signed letter of intent that includes salary information, to being employed by the Offeror if the Offeror is awarded the contract.

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 DCMA approved Accounting System in accordance with FAR 16.301-3(a)(3) and DFARS clause 252.242-7006, or state that its Accounting System has not been approved by DCMA. Offerors shall provide the last three (3) years of actual indirect information. The Government may compare a prospective Offeror’s labor category rate to the average labor rate from industry.

3.3.6 Except for FFP type of CLINs (e.g., CPFF, CPIF, or CPAF) under the solicitation, the Offeror shall fully disclose the buildup of cost/price of each CLIN.

3.3.7 When completing the Cost Summary Spreadsheet Attachment (P6), the Offeror shall not utilize any fully burdened hourly rates when pricing the labor of its employees.

3.3.8 Offeror’s labor classifications should cross-reference to Department of Labor (DOL) wage determination classifications where applicable.

3.3.8.1 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, contained in Section I of this solicitation. Applicable employees’ wages shall demonstrate compliance with the attached Wage Determination. As part of the cost/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 (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, and explain how the compensation plan complies with the Service Contract Act. Offerors are reminded that in accordance with FAR clause 52.222-43, proposals shall not include any allowance for any contingency to cover increased costs for which adjustment is provided under this clause.

If the Offeror’s proposed employees are under a collective bargaining agreement, the Offeror shall provide a copy of the agreement.

3.3.9 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 the contract incurred for personnel with its own employees for each period of performance in accordance with FAR clause 52.219-14. 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 (G&A) rate multiplied by the labor cost.

3.3.10 Provide a narrative that addresses any assumptions made during the preparation of the cost/price proposal and discuss the basis for the cost elements listed below:

3.3.10.1 Direct labor rates by category. The Offeror is required to submit labor rates for all proposed current, contingent, and prospective hire 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. If the Offeror requires the use of consultants in performance of the effort, the consultant cost shall be captured under the appropriate labor CLIN not the ODCs CLIN.

3.3.10.2 Escalation on labor. Offerors, including subcontractors, shall address escalation for all non-SCA labor categories, and shall provide rationale for the specific escalation rate used. Offerors that do not include escalation, or an explanation as to why it is not included, may be considered unrealistically low and may have their proposals adjusted by the Government to include escalation.

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

3.3.10.4 Information needed to explain the offeror’s estimating practices

3.3.10.5 Profit/Fee: Identify profit/fee rate and total amounts proposed and identify the various cost elements to which the profit/fee is being applied. Profit, Base, Award, and Incentive fee rates, as applicable in Section B, must be clearly distinguishable. Profit/Fee shall not be applied to ODCs.

3.3.10.6 Other Direct Costs (ODCs) by specific cost element (e.g., Travel, Material). Reimbursement for Travel will be in accordance with FAR 31.205-46. If the Offeror proposes burdens on the Government provided ODC estimates, the Offeror shall provide a percentage breakdown of the Offeror’s indirect costs and burdens for any and all Cost Reimbursable CLINs in Section B.

3.3.10.7 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.

3.3.11 To facilitate the establishment of streamlined task orders, the offeror shall complete Attachment P8, Streamlined Rates for Order Pricing.

3.3.11.1 Composite Fully Burdened Rates: Attachment P8 spreadsheet will consist of composite rates for each of the key and non-key labor categories, exclusive of fee. For purposes of this particular spreadsheet, composite rates are defined as direct labor rates plus all applicable burdens, to include indirect rates, and subcontractor pass-through costs where applicable, but exclusive of fee. These rates will be incorporated into clause B-1 of the contract. The Government will utilize the rates when developing estimated labor ceilings for task orders by using the estimated hours per labor category multiplied by the composite rates found in Section B. (Only required from Prime contractor.)

3.3.11.2 Fixed Fee (Non-Performance Based/Level of Effort): Fixed Fee will be calculated by the Government in accordance with clause B-2 of the contract at the time of ordering.

3.4 Total Professional Compensation Plan:

The Offeror shall provide a Total Compensation Plan in accordance with FAR 52.222-46 for each proposed professional employee. For purposes of this solicitation only, the Government has defined the following labor categories as being professional employees: Computer Hardware Engineer, Computer Network Architect, Computer Programmer, Electrical Engineer, Engineer/Scientist, Financial Analyst, Information Security Analyst, Mechanical Engineer, Operations Research Analyst, Project Analyst, Program Manager, and Systems Administrator. The Plan shall include, but not limited to, the following items:

(1) The proposed direct labor rate for each professional employee proposed;

(3) Data, such as recognized national and regional compensation surveys and studies of professional, public and private organizations, used by the Offeror in establishing the total compensation structure.

3.5 Facility Clearance

The Contractor shall provide evidence (e.g. written certification) of a Top Secret Facility Clearance. Offerors who do not have the required clearance at time of proposal submission will not be eligible for award.

3.6 Government Furnished Information

3.6.1 ODCs & Kits

The Government's estimate for ODCs (CLIN 0007) for the prime and all subcontract efforts, inclusive of applicable burdens, is listed below:

The Offeror shall propose costs/prices for the ODC CLINs consistent with the figures in the chart above, inclusive of any applicable burdens (i.e., G&A, material handling, etc.). If the Offeror chooses not to burden ODCs, then the Offeror shall propose an H-clause to identify this special term and condition. NO FEE SHALL BE APPLIED TO ODCs.

The Government’s estimate for integration kits (CLIN 0013) is as follows:

The Offeror shall propose costs/prices for the Kit CLINs consistent with the figures in the chart above; no deviation is permitted. Additionally, as part of their cost/price volume, offerors shall propose a maximum profit percentage on CLIN 0013 (Integration Kits). This maximum profit percentage shall become a binding term of the awarded contract.

3.6.2. Labor Hours

The Government estimate is 859,680 hours for the entire work effort. A work-year is defined as 1920 hours exclusive of holidays and leave. For evaluation purposes, the Offeror shall propose the labor categories/hours as outlined in NAVAIR clause 5252.211-9503.

3.6.3 Incumbent Information

The incumbent contractors are:

Greenfield Engineering Corporation, 20319 Beauvue Ct, Leonardtown, MD 20650

The incumbent subcontractors are:

Sabre Systems, Inc.

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