Amendment 0001.pdf

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

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

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

30-105-04EXCEPTION TO SF 30

APPROVED BY OIRM 11-84

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

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

RFP is amended as follow s:

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

1 16

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 30-Jul-2020

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA15C. DATE SIGNED15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of Contracting Officer)(Signature of person authorized to sign)

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., Street , County, State and Zip Code) X N0042120R0121

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

08-Jul-2020

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

X The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offer is extended, X is not extended.

Offer must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended by one of the following methods:

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning 1 copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN

REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE

CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(B).

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

10A. MOD. OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 5. PROJECT NO.(If applicable)

6. ISSUED BY

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

30-Jul-2020

CODE

NAWCAD PROCUREMENT GROUP

21983 BUNDY ROAD, BLDG 3272

PATUXENT RIVER MD 20670

N00421 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

N0042120R0121

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 30 - BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

The following have been added by full text:

INDUSTRY QUESTION & ANSWERS

INDUSTRY QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

Question 1:

Is there an incumbent for this work?

Answer 1:

Yes, current incumbent information is in Section L, Part B, Volume 3, Paragraph 3.5.3.

Question 2:

Is there a real or perceived OCI issue for companies that do work for NAWCAD in the ATS area?

Answer 2:

The Government instructs Offerors to refer to NAVAIR Clause 5252.209-9510, Organizational Conflicts of Interest (Services)(NAVAIR)(MAR 2007) to determine applicability.

Question 3:

For any OCI issue, is a OCI Mitigation Plan acceptable to limit the OCI or eliminate it all together?

Answer 3:

The Government is not requiring submission of an OCI Mitigation Plan; however, Offerors may propose such a plan as part of Section L, Part B, Volume 1, Paragraph 1.3 Management Approach.

Question 4:

Section L, Part B, Paragraph 1.2.1, Page 78: Offerors are instructed to provide evidence (e.g. written certification) of their ISO 9001:2015 and AS9100:2016 certification. Will the Government accept copies of Offeror’s ISO 9001:2015 and AS9100:2016 certification as an Enclosure to the Understanding of the Work section that is excluded from the 25-page limit?

Answer 4:

The Government will accept copies of Offeror’s ISO 9001:2015 and AS9100:2016 certification as an Enclosure to Section L, Part B, Volume 1, Paragraph 1.2, Understanding of the Work technical sub factor. The Government confirms certification will not count toward Section L, Part A, Paragraph 3.3, Volume Number 1.2, Understanding of the Work 25-page limit.

Question 5:

Attachment P6, Personnel Resource Matrix: Section L, Part B, Paragraph 1.1.1, page 78 instructs Offerors to provide all information and data required to conduct a thorough and complete technical evaluation. Accordingly, the Instructions for Attachment P6 allow Offerors to use a “supplemental attachment” for columns E-G. Will the Government also allow Offerors to utilize the supplemental attachment to support the applicability of the years of experience for columns H and I?

Answer 5:

Section L, Part B, Volume 1, Paragraph 1.1.1, states, “If the qualification (i.e. education, experience) is not readily or easily comparable, the Offeror shall provide an explanation as to the equality of the proposed qualification to the minimum qualification identified in the SOW.” The Government has updated Section J, Attachment P6, Personnel Resource Matrix columns H and I in the solicitation amendment.

Question 6:

Attachment P6, Personnel Resource Matrix: The Instructions tab indicates a “supplemental attachment” may be used.

Does the supplemental attachment count toward the 20-page limit for the Personnel Resource Matrix as provided in Section L, Part A, page 76?

Answer 6:

The Government confirms Section L, Part A, Paragraph 3.3, Volume Number 1.1.1, Personnel (Personnel Resource Matrix) 20-page limit is inclusive of supplemental attachment(s).

Question 7:

Attachment P6, Personnel Resource Matrix: Per the Level of Effort table in Section B, page 11, there are several labor categories with more than one FTE identified. Attachment P6 provides only one line for each labor category, therefore preventing Offerors from identifying more than one person. Will the Government either unlock Attachment P6 or add additional lines for the appropriate labor categories where there is more than one FTE identified to allow all proposed personnel to be identified as required?

Answer 7:

The Government has updated Section J, Attachment P6, Personnel Resource Matrix formatting in the solicitation amendment.

Question 8:

Attachment P6, Personnel Resource Matrix: There are eight labor categories identified that do not have hours allocated for Year 1. Will the Government confirm that Attachment P6 shall only identify personnel that are immediately available for performance for Year 1?

Answer 8:

The Government has updated Section J, Attachment P6, Personnel Resource Matrix to identify only personnel necessary for performance in Year 1 in the solicitation amendment.

Question 9:

Attachment P6, Personnel Resource Matrix: Rows 17 and 28 do not wrap text, therefore they prevent the display of all entered information. Will the Government consider modifying the formatting to match the rest of the spreadsheet?

Answer 9:

The Government has updated Section J, Attachment P6, Personnel Resource Matrix formatting in the solicitation amendment.

Question 10:

Section B, Page 11: The Level of Effort table for Year 1 Regular Hours totals 65,280. Will the Government confirm that Year 1 Regular hours should read 65,280 vice 63,360?

Answer 10:

The Government has updated Section B, Level of Effort table Year 1 Regular Hours total to 65,280 in the solicitation amendment.

Question 11:

Section J, Page 67: In accordance with Section L, Part B, Paragraph 3.3(e) on page 82, Offerors are to propose employee’s wages in accordance with the attached Wage Determination. Will the Government provide the Wage Determination for SCA labor categories as depicted on page 11?

Answer 11:

The Government has added Attachment P9, Wage Determination to Section J in the solicitation amendment.

Question 12:

Section L, Part B, Paragraph 3.1(b), Page 80: Offerors are instructed to submit a copy of Section B with CLIN and Sub-CLIN Unit Prices. Additionally, Section B has a space for Sub-CLIN amounts to be inserted. However, Attachment P1, Cost Summary Spreadsheet, is not structured to provide Sub-CLIN costs. Will the Government confirm that Section B shall only include the CPFF for CLINs 0001 and 0010?

Answer 12:

Section B CLIN structure description indicates CLINs 0002 – 0008 are not separately priced from CLIN 0001 – CPFF Labor Ceiling, and CLINs 0011 – 0017 are not separately priced from CLIN 0010 – ODC Ceiling. The Government instructs Offerors to propose in accordance with Section B.

Question 13:

Section L, Part B, Paragraph 3.1(b), Page 80: Offerors are instructed to submit Section B in one digital data copy in MS Office 2010 Excel format on CD-ROM media. Will the Government confirm that no CD-ROMs are required, and all proposal documents are to be submitted via DoD Safe as per Section L, Part A, Paragraph 2.2 on page 76?

Answer 13:

The Government has updated Section L, Part B, Volume 3, Paragraph 3.1(b) in the solicitation amendment to remove CD-ROM submittal requirement.

Question 14:

Section L, Part B, Paragraph 3.1(b), Page 80: Offerors are instructed to submit Section B in MS Office 2010 Excel format. Will the Government accept Section B in MS Office 365 Excel that is compatible with Excel 2010?

Answer 14:

The Government has updated Section L, Part B, Volume 3, Paragraph 3.1(b) to allow Offerors to submit Section B in either MS Office 2010 Excel or MS Office 365 Excel compatible with MS Office 2010 Excel format in the solicitation amendment.

Question 15:

Attachment P3, Past Performance Information Form: The Systemic Improvement block on page 2 has the cursor placed in the middle of the block and the text does not wrap. Request that the Government update the formatting.

Answer 15:

The Government has updated Section J, Attachment P3, Past Performance Information Form formatting in the solicitation amendment.

SECTION B - SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES

The following have been modified:

5252.211-9503 LEVEL OF EFFORT (COST REIMBURSEMENT) (NAVAIR)(DEC 2012)

(a) The level of effort estimated to be ordered during the term of this contract is 382,680 man-hours of direct labor including authorized subcontract labor, if any. The contractor shall not, under any circumstances, exceed one hundred (100%) percent of the total level of effort specified in this basic contract. The estimated composition of the total man-hours of direct labor by classification is as follows:

* acceptable BLS Codes include: 17-2011, 17-2071, 17-2141

(b) FAR Clause 52.232-20, "Limitation of Cost" applies to fully funded orders and FAR Clause 52.232-22, "Limitation of Funds" applies to incrementally funded orders. Nothing in this clause amends the rights or responsibilities of the parties hereto under either of those two clauses. In addition, the notifications required by this clause are separate and distinct from any specified in either FAR Clause 52.232-20 or FAR Clause 52.232-22.

(c) In the event that less than one hundred (100%) percent of the established level of effort of the contract/order is actually expended by the end of the performance period, the Government shall have the option of:

(1) Requiring the Contractor to continue performance, subject to the provisions of the FAR Clause 52.232-20 or 52.232-22, as applicable, until the effort expended equals 100% of the established Level of Effort; or

(2) Effecting a reduction in the fixed fee by the percentage by which the total expended man-hours is less than one hundred (100%) percent of the established Level of Effort.

(d) The contractor agrees that effort performed in fulfillment of level of effort obligations under this contract shall include only verifiable effort in direct support of the work specified. It shall not include efforts such as work performed in transit to or from an employee's usual workplace, work during lunchtime activities, or effort performed at other non-work locations.

(e) In performing the contract/order, the contractor may use any reasonable combination of hours for the labor categories in support of section C of this contract/order.

SECTION J - LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS

DOCUMENT TYPE DESCRIPTIONS

Exhibit

A Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL)

Attachments

P1 Cost Summary Spreadsheet

P2 Fully Burdened Labor Rate

P3 Past Performance Information Form

P4 Contractor Performance Assessment Questionnaire

P5 Contractor Performance Assessment Questionnaire - Instruction

P6 Personnel Resource Matrix

P7 COR Only Excel Template

P8 COR and Customer Excel Template

P9 Wage Determination

J1 Organizational Conflicts of Interest List

J2 COR Appointment Letter (to be incorporated at time of award)

J3 Contract Surveillance Plan w/ Surveillance Activity Checklist Enclosure

J4 DD Form 254, Contract Security Classification Specification, BIDDING PURPOSES ONLY. (Final version to incorporated after award)

J5 Data Item Transmittal/Acceptance/Rejection Form

NOTE: Attachments P1-P6 are for solicitation purposes only and will be removed at time of award. The rates outlined in the awardee’s Attachment P2 will be incorporated into the resulting contract at time of award via contract pricing note B-1.

SECTION L - INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND NOTICES TO BIDDERS

PART A GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

1.0 GENERAL

1.1 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.

1.2 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.

1.3 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.

1.4 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.

1.5 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. “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.

1.6 Questions: Offerors may submit questions requesting clarification of solicitation requirements by emailing the contract specialist(s) at tiffany.corbett@navy.mil or maija.l.harris@navy.mil and the Procuring Contracting Officer at rhonda.garcia@navy.mil. It is required that all questions be received within 10 calendar days of the date this solicitation is issued. Questions received after this time period may not be answered prior to the submission deadline.

2.0 ELECTRONIC PROPOSAL FORMAT.

This section is intended to provide information to the Offeror on the electronic format and application software to be used for submitting proposals. Do not submit hardcopy proposals for this solicitation. Use of the software and procedures described in this section will reduce the amount of time and effort needed to receive and upload proposals and will ensure the proposals received are suitable for reading electronically during evaluation.

2.1 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. Graphs and tables shall be presented in no smaller than Times New Roman 10 pt. font and should contain a grid, which allows values to be read directly from the graph. Graphs and Tables that fit on an 8.5” X 14” printed page will be counted as one page. Drawing may be of any size as long as details are clearly legible. Drawings that are not imbedded within the text and submitted separately will be counted as one page. Graphic resolution, including such data as tables, charts, or drawings, should be consistent with the purpose of the data presented. When using Government supplied templates (e.g. Attachment P1, Attachment P2, Attachment P3, Attachment P4, Attachment P6), no modifications to font or scaling are required.

2.2 The Offeror shall submit all volumes of its proposal electronically via DoD Safe (https://safe.apps.mil/). All proposal documents must be compatible with the Microsoft Office 2016 and/or the latest Adobe Acrobat Reader Portable Document Format (PDF), where applicable. The Offeror shall submit an email to tiffany.corbett@navy.mil and maija.l.harris@navy.mil no later than (NLT) 10 DAYS PRIOR TO PROPOSAL DUE DATE requesting a “Drop-Off Request Code.” The “Drop-Off Request Code” email must specify a point of contact name and email address for the Offeror and for each individual Subcontractor. The Offeror and Subcontractor(s) will each be provided a unique “Drop-Off Request Code,” which will allow them to submit proposal documents to the Government independently as needed. The Offeror and Subcontractor points of contact will receive an email that contains a unique “Drop-Off Request Code” no less than 3 days prior to the proposal due date. This code authorizes access to submit proposal documents securely via DoD SAFE.

2.3 The Offeror is responsible for ensuring electronic proposals are virus free. Offerors may use hyperlinks within and among proposal volumes that do not include price information. However, there shall be no links from any other volume into the Price Volume or into any other portion of the proposal that contains price information. In order to reduce file sizes, the Offeror shall not embed sound or video (e.g., MPEG) files within the proposal submission. The Offeror is encouraged to simplify the color palette used in creating figures; and minimize size of graphics files; and avoid scanned images.

3.0 PROPOSAL CONTENT AND VOLUMES

3.1 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 shall be structured such that its Volume/paragraph number matches the Proposal Instructions Volume/paragraph number provided in section “Part B Specific Instructions” to which it is responding, although the Offeror may add lower tier subparagraphs. The Offeror shall provide reasons 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, section, and element, etc., in the Offeror’s proposal.

3.2 Each volume of the proposal shall be submitted 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 proposal shall be received electronically via DoD SAFE 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 shall be disregarded and NOT evaluated.

3.3 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.

Volume Number

Volume Title

Page Limit

Copies Required

1.0 TECHNICAL VOLUME Title Page Only

1.1 Workforce Title Page Only

1.1.1 Personnel (Personnel Resource Matrix) 20 Pages

1.2 Understanding of the Work 25 Pages 1 Electronic Copy

1.3 Management Approach 10 Pages

1.4 Small Business Utilization and

Subcontracting Plan

No Page Limit

2.0 PAST PERFORMANCE VOLUME

No Page Limit

1 Electronic Copy

Annex 1 Past Performance Supporting Documents No Page Limit

3.0 PRICE AND COST VOLUME No Page Limit 1 Electronic Copy

3.4 Each volume shall contain the following information:

- Cover Letter (Volume 3 Only)

- Title page

- Title of proposal and proposal number as applicable

- Offeror’s name, address, and POC

- RFP number

- Proposal volume number

- Table of Contents (The table of contents must provide sufficient detail to enable easy location of important elements)

3.5 The Offeror shall submit a Cross Reference Matrix (CRM) for the Technical Volume, similar to the example below, to help ensure that all solicitation requirements are addressed and to facilitate the evaluators’ review of the Offeror’s proposal. The CRM should be a single integrated matrix and cross-reference the proposal volumes and paragraphs to specific RFP requirements, as well as other parts of the proposal that contain relevant information.

The Offeror’s CRM may be identical to the example below or revised such as to add columns to indicate the page number on which information may be found, identify where other relevant information in the proposal is located, or provide other comments. The CRM does not count against any of the proposal page limitations.

EXAMPLE OF A CROSS REFERENCE MATRIX (CRM)

4.0 ELECTRONIC PROPOSAL SUBMISSION

The Offeror shall submit all proposal documents electronically via DoD SAFE (https://safe.apps.mil/) in accordance with Section L, Part A, paragraph 2.0. Offerors shall not submit proposals via hand carry, United States Postal Service, commercial carriers, facsimile or email.

5.0 CLASSIFIED DATA

All proposals must be UNCLASSIFIED.

Section L – Proposal Instructions

Government

SOW/PWS

Section M – Evaluation Factor Offeror’s Proposal Reference

CLIN

Reference

Volume 1 Technical

Example: Para 3.1 Note: This column shall address all paragraphs in Sections xx and xy of the

SOW/PWS.

2.A Provide reference to Offeror’s Proposal Volume I – Technical. Example: Refer to appropriate page number in Offeror’s written proposal

6.0 SOLICITATION CHANGES

For notice of any changes and additional information provided by the Government for the solicitation, please go to https://beta.sam.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 Workforce

Labor Category Information. The offeror shall propose in accordance with the labor categories and minimum labor qualifications identified in the Section C of the SOW.

1.1.1 Personnel Resource Matrix

The Offeror shall complete the Attachment P6 Personnel Resource Matrix for all labor categories using the Attachment P6 instructions.

If the qualification (i.e. education, experience) is not readily or easily comparable, the Offeror shall provide an explanation as to the equality of the proposed qualification to the minimum qualification identified in the SOW.

1.2 Understanding of the Work

1.2.1 The Offeror shall provide a written response of it's proposed understanding and capability to accomplish the initial task order performing the requirements of Section C SOW Paragraph 3.3 and it’s associated sub-paragraphs 3.3.1-3.3.6. The initial task order Labor Categories and hours are identified in the Personnel Resource Matrix (Attachment P6).

The response shall include a detailed step-by-step procedure and methodology, which would be used in accomplishing the requirements of Section C SOW listed above.

As an element of technical acceptability, the offeror shall provide evidence (e.g. written certification) of their ability to comply with SOW paragraph 3.3, Detailed Support in accordance with FAR 52.246-11, Higher-Level Contract Quality Requirement.

1.3 Management Approach

The Offeror shall address the following:

(a) Adequacy of corporate management and resources to execute the inter-related 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) Qualification/recruitment/retention plan and procedures that demonstrate how the Offeror will meet the minimum requirements of the SOW.

(d) Procedures to be taken to ensure quality control.

1.4 Small Business Utilization and Subcontracting Plan

Small Business (SB) Utilization Strategy: The large business offeror shall describe its strategy for utilizing SB Concerns in the performance of this contract, whether as a JV, teaming arrangement, or subcontractor to achieve a Government established Small Business Participation goal of no less than 23% of the total contract value. Small business offerors should include themselves in addressing their strategies. Although the aforementioned stated goal represents the Small Business category, offerors shall include goals for not only Small Business, but also for Small Disadvantaged Business, Veteran-Owned Small Business, Service Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, HUBZone Small Business, and Women-Owned Small Business. All goals shall be presented in percentages in relation to total contract value. This strategy is separate from, but shall be consistent with, the SB Subcontracting Plan, if such a Plan is required.

(a) Offerors shall specifically identify the small business subcontractors to be utilized in performance of this contract to the maximum extent practical. For each SB concern specifically identified in the proposal, provide the SB subcategory (SDB, SDVOSB, WOSB, HUBZone, etc.), the CAGE code (or, if not registered in System for Award Management (SAM), evidence of self-certification in accordance with FAR 19.703(b) as a SB concern), and the NAICS code for the work to be performed by the SB subcontractor.

(b) Offerors shall describe the extent of commitment to use such firms and provide evidence of any enforceable commitments. “Enforceable commitments” include but are not limited to signed subcontracts, signed agreements to subcontract in the event the prime is awarded the contract, or other binding agreements indicating firm commitments to subcontract.

(c) Offerors shall describe the complexity and variety of the work small firms are to perform; for each SB subcontractor specifically identified, the offeror shall identify if the planned subcontract effort is considered to be of low, medium, or high complexity along with a brief rationale;

(d) Offerors shall calculate the percentage of SB subcontracting, SDB subcontracting, WOSB subcontracting, SDVOSB subcontracting, and HUBZone subcontracting in terms of the value of the total acquisition.

SB Subcontracting Plans: The Large Business Offeror shall provide its SB Subcontracting Plan conforming to the requirements of FAR 19.7 and DFARS 219.7, unless there is an already approved comprehensive SB Plan. In accordance with FAR 19.702(b)(1), a SB Subcontracting Plan is not required for small business concerns. The Subcontracting Plan of the apparently successful Offeror(s) will be reviewed and approved by the PCO prior to contract award. See FAR 19.702(a)(1) Statutory Requirements, regarding failure of the apparent successful Offeror to negotiate and submit a Subcontracting Plan acceptable to the Contracting officer. The successful Offeror’s approved Subcontracting Plan will be incorporated into the resultant contract.

2.0 VOLUME 2: PAST PERFORMANCE

2.1 General

Sources of past performance evaluation information include Offeror responses to the solicitation, 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, Electronic Subcontract Reporting System, 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 P3, for each past performance reference performed within five years of the solicitation release date. The Offeror shall submit no more than five Past Performance Information Forms as the Prime Contractor, no more than two forms for each principal subcontractor, and/or no more than two 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 for each contract reference as Annex 1 to this Past Performance Volume.

Offerors shall provide the Statement of Work (SOW)/ Performance Work Statement (PWS) in Annex 1 for each contract/task order reference and cross-reference in Annex 2 of how each provided contract aligns to the RFP SOW (Annex 2). If a subcontractor performed the work, the Offeror shall submit the subcontractor’s SOW/PWS. The Offeror shall submit a Cross Reference Matrix (CRM), Annex 2, similar to the example below. Past Performance CRMs shall be no more than two pages per Past Performance reference contract/task order.

Contract Number (List Order Number, if Applicable) Identified in Attachment P3

N00421-20-R-0121 SOW

Paragraph

Annex 1 Reference SOW Paragraph

3.3.1

3.3.2

3.3.3

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 P4, to the Government Assessing Official. The Offeror shall include instructions for the Assessing Official to send completed questionnaires within two weeks of its receipt via email to tiffany.corbett@navy.mil and maija.l.harris@navy.mil hereby allowing the Assessing Official approximately two weeks to complete their response.

3.0 VOLUME 3: PRICE/COST PROPOSAL

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)

Place of Performance/

CAGE

CODE/DUNS #

Brief Work Description and/or Program Responsibility

% of Total Proposed Price

ii. Signed SF33 or SF1449 for basic solicitation and acknowledgment of each amendment, including completion of any RFP clause or provision that requires a fill-in or response.

iii. Signed Representations, Certifications, and Acknowledgements and/or System for Award Management

(SAM).

iv. Guarantee the length of proposal validity (for at least 180 days after proposal submission).

(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. Section B prices shall be provided separately in one digital data copy in either MS Office 2010 Excel or MS Office 365 Excel compatible with MS Office 2010 Excel format. 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. Offerors, including subcontractors, shall not protect any of the spreadsheets submitted. Note only the Offeror is required to provide a copy of Section B within this Volume.

(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 technical volume including cover letters.

The Offeror is responsible for submitting sufficient information to enable the Government to evaluate fully the Offeror’s 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:

Offerors shall submit their fully completed cost/price proposal utilizing the Cost Summary Format (Attachment P1).

The spreadsheet shall be formatted on letter size (8.5 X 11) 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.

Complete Attachment P2, (Fully Burdened Labor Rates), detailing the fully burdened labor rates for all Offeror and 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 may be subject to the NAVAIR labor tripwire identified in Section M. Offerors that propose a fully burdened per employee labor cost exceeding the labor tripwire shall provide rationale in it’s cost proposal narrative section that justifies the reasonableness of the tripwire cost for the applicable employees.

(a) The Government is not soliciting any investments. However, in order for the Government to assess properly 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.

(b) 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 Offeror 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. The offeror shall provide a contingent letter of intent outlining salary information for each contingent hire employees, and shall submit 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. For prospective hires, provide information to substantiate the rates proposed. 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 either separate this information or include 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, inclusive of salary information, to being employed by the Offeror if the Offeror is awarded the contract.

A “prospective hire” is an individual that the Offeror has committed to hiring if the offeror is awarded the contract whose identity may not be known until after award.

A “current employee” is an individual currently employed by the Offeror.

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 DFARS clause 252.242-7006, or state that it’s 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.

(c) The Offeror shall fully disclose the buildup of cost/price of each CLIN.

(d) When completing the Cost Summary Spreadsheet (Attachment (P1)), the Offeror shall not utilize any fully burdened hourly rates when pricing the labor of its employees.

(e) Offeror's labor classifications should cross-reference to Department of Labor (DOL) wage determination classifications as much as possible.

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. Offerors shall propose employee’s wages in accordance 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.

(f) Provide a narrative that addresses any assumptions made during the preparation of the cost/price proposal and discuss the basis for the following cost elements:

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.

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 in the out years..

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

Information needed to explain the offeror’s estimating practices 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.

Other Direct Costs (ODCs) by specific cost element (e.g., Travel, Material, and NMCI). 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 added to the Government estimates for any and all Cost Reimbursable CLINs in Section B.

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.

3.5 Government Furnished Information

3.5.1 ODCs

The following table lists the Government's estimate for ODCs for the prime and all subcontract efforts, unburdened:

Year Travel Material Total Year 1 $160,000 $280,000 $440,000 Year 2 $175,000 $300,000 $475,000 Year 3 $190,000 $335,000 $525,000 Year 4 $205,000 $365,000 $570,000 Year 5 $220,000 $405,000 $625,000 Total $950,000 $1,685,000 $2,635,000

The Offeror shall utilize the estimated amounts provided by the Government for ODCs and include all applicable burdens. If it is the contractor’s accounting practice to apply (and invoice for) burdens with regards to ODCs, then the contractor shall propose the ODC amount plus the addition of the applicable burdens. NO FEE SHALL BE APPLIED TO ODCs.

3.5.2 Labor Hours

The Government estimate is 382,680 hours for the entire work effort, inclusive of options. A work-year is defined as 1,920 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.

3.5.3 Incumbent Information

The incumbent contractor:

Eagle Systems, Inc.

22560 Epic Drive California, MD 20619

The incumbent subcontractors are:

(1) Assured Systems & Networks, LLC 21293 Scarborough Drive Lexington Park, MD 20653-4116

(2) Engility Corporation 1320 Braddock Place Alexandria, VA 22314

(3) MTG Services, Inc.

307 Route 70, Suite 1B Lakehurst, NJ 908733

(4) CDI Marine 3128 Victory Blvd Portsmouth, VA 23702-1830

(5) Technology and Management International, LLC (TAMI) 1433 Hooper Ave, Suite 330 Toms River, NJ 08753-2200

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