N00421-23-R-0004 AMD 0003.pdf

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

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

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

30-105-04EXCEPTION TO SF 30

APPROVED BY OIRM 11-84

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

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

The purpose of Amendment 0003 is to:

1) respond to questions from Industry (22 May 2023 to 24 May 2023), provided as Attachment Q1 to the Solicitation;

2) make revisions to Section L of the Solicitation as noted in Attachment Q1; and

3) update Att C1 Cost Worksheet to adjust minimum rates for Computer Programmer II (SCA 14072) and Computer Programmer III (SCA 14073) and replace hardcoded rate w ith formula on Minimum Direct Labor Rate w orksheet.

The proposal due date and time have not changed.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

S 1 27

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 25-May-2023

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 N0042123R0004

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

10-May-2023

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, 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 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

25-May-2023

CODE

PROCUREMENT GROUP

21983 BUNDY RD, BLDG 441

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:

N0042123R0004

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION J - LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS

The Table of Contents has changed from:

Exhibit/Attachment Table of Contents

DOCUMENT TYPE DESCRIPTION PAGES DATE

Exhibit A CDRLs 31 09-MAY-2023 Attachment 01 Draft DD254 5 03-MAR-2023 Attachment 02 QASP CSP 19 09-MAY-2023 Attachment 03 Data Item Transmittal

Form

1 03-MAR-2023

Attachment 04 Authorized Key Personnel 1 03-MAR-2023 Attachment 05 List of Approved

Subcontractors

1 03-MAR-2023

Attachment 06 COR Designation Letter 1 03-MAR-2023 Attachment 07 OCI List 1 03-MAR-2023 Attachment 08 Wage Determination 14 24-MAY-2023 Attachment 09 GFP Template 4 03-MAR-2023 Attachment 10 ACOR Designation Letter 1 03-MAR-2023 Attachment C1 Cost Workbook 15 24-MAY-2023 Attachment C2 Cost Price Narrative 8 03-MAR-2023 Attachment P1 Past Performance

Information Form

3 03-MAR-2023

Attachment P2 Contractor Performance Assessment Questionnaire

(CPAQ)

4 03-MAR-2023

Attachment Q1 MSE Q&As 1 22-MAY-2023 Attachment S1 SBPCD 2 03-MAR-2023 Attachment T1 Sample Tasks 3 03-MAR-2023 Attachment T2 Key Personnel 3 03-MAR-2023 to:

Exhibit/Attachment Table of Contents

DOCUMENT TYPE DESCRIPTION PAGES DATE

Exhibit A CDRLs 31 09-MAY-2023 Attachment 01 Draft DD254 5 03-MAR-2023 Attachment 02 QASP CSP 19 09-MAY-2023 Attachment 03 Data Item Transmittal

Form

1 03-MAR-2023

Attachment 04 Authorized Key Personnel 1 03-MAR-2023 Attachment 05 List of Approved

Subcontractors

1 03-MAR-2023

Attachment 06 COR Designation Letter 1 03-MAR-2023 Attachment 07 OCI List 1 03-MAR-2023 Attachment 08 Wage Determination 14 24-MAY-2023

Attachment 09 GFP Template 4 03-MAR-2023 Attachment 10 ACOR Designation Letter 1 03-MAR-2023 Attachment C1 Cost Workbook 15 25-MAY-2023 Attachment C2 Cost Price Narrative 8 03-MAR-2023 Attachment P1 Past Performance

Information Form

3 03-MAR-2023

Attachment P2 Contractor Performance Assessment Questionnaire

(CPAQ)

4 03-MAR-2023

Attachment Q1 MSE Q&As 3 24-MAY-2023 Attachment S1 SBPCD 2 03-MAR-2023 Attachment T1 Sample Tasks 3 03-MAR-2023 Attachment T2 Key Personnel 3 03-MAR-2023

SECTION L - INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND NOTICES TO BIDDERS

The following have been modified:

SECTION L

L-1 CONTENT OF PROPOSALS (SERVICES) (JAN 2023)

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 portion 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. Offerors shall assume the Government has no prior knowledge of an Offeror’s facilities and/or experience. 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. Also inadequate are the following:

o unsupported statements that the Offeror allegedly understands the requirements and risks;

o unsupported statements that the Offeror allegedly can or will comply with requirements;

o unsupported statements that merely paraphrase the requirements;

o undefined or unexplained statements such as “best commercial practices will be used;”

o undefined or unexplained statements such as “standard procedures will be used;” and o undefined or unexplained statements such as “well-known techniques will be employed.”

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 element 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 to, 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, “Offeror” is defined as the prime contractor with its CAGE code identified in Block 15A on Standard Form (SF) 33, Solicitation, Offer, and Award. 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) of 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.

1.6 Questions regarding the solicitation shall be submitted via email to the Contract Specialist at cheri.a.swailes.civ@us.navy.mil and Contracting Officer at amy.g.davis.civ@us.navy.mil. Each question or comment should reference the applicable document, page number, and paragraph number. Offerors shall not include any proprietary information in a question, because the Government will provide the question and answer to all potential offerors. All questions must be submitted no later than 5:00 PM Eastern Time on the 14th calendar day after the date that this solicitation is issued. Questions received after the deadline above may be answered at the Government’s sole discretion.

2.0 PROPOSAL FORMAT

2.1 This section is intended to provide information to the Offerors regarding the electronic format and application software to be used for submitting proposals. 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.

2.2 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 shall be numbered with section and page number. Graphs, tables and charts shall be presented in no smaller than a 10 pt font and shall contain grid lines that allow values to be read directly from the graph, table and/or chart. Graphs, tables, and charts that fit on an 8.5” x 14” printed page will be counted as one page. Drawings may be of any size and will count as one page. Graphic resolution, including such data as tables or charts, should be consistent with the purpose of the data presented. When using Government-supplied templates (e.g., Attachments C1 and T1), no modifications to font or scaling are permitted. All proposal documents must be compatible with Microsoft Office 2016 and/or the latest Adobe Acrobat Reader Portable Document Format (PDF), where applicable.

2.3 The Offeror is responsible for ensuring electronic proposals are virus free and shall run an anti-virus scan before submission. 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 Cost/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, minimize the size of graphics files, and avoid scanned images.

3.0 PROPOSAL CONTENT AND VOLUMES

3.1 The Offeror shall present proposal information in a manner that facilitates a one-to-one comparison between the information presented and these Instructions. Proposal information must 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 must 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 The Offeror shall submit its proposal in four (4) separate volumes – Technical, Past Performance, Cost/Price, and Small Business. Volumes shall be submitted as follows:

Volume 1: Technical Volume 2: Past Performance Volume 3: Cost/Price Volume 4: Small Business

3.3 Each volume of the proposal shall be submitted as specified in the table below, which supersedes the copies requested in Block 9 of the Standard Form (SF) 33. Page limitations for each volume, if any, are also specified in Table 1 below. Title and Table of Contents pages do not count towards the page limit.

Any pages submitted exceeding the page limitations specified in the table below shall be disregarded and NOT evaluated.

Table 1 – Proposal Structure

Volume Number

Section Volume Title Page Limits Software

Compatibility / Filename Extension

1.0 TECHNICAL See below

1.1 Sample Tasks (Attachment T1) No more than fifteen

(15) pages per Sample Task; to be completed using Attachment T1

Microsoft Word 2016/.docx

1.2 Key Personnel (Attachment T2) No more than five (5)

pages per Key Personnel; to be completed using Attachment T2

Microsoft Word 2016/.docx

2.0 PAST PERFORMANCE

See below

2.1 Past Performance Information Form

(Attachment P1)

No more than three (3) pages per contract reference; to be completed using Attachment P1

Adobe Acrobat/.pdf

2.2 Contractor Performance Assessment

Questionnaire (CPAQ) (Attachment P2)

No page limit; to be completed using Attachment P2

Adobe Acrobat/.pdf

3.0 COST/PRICE

See below

3.1 Cost Workbook (Attachment C1) No page limit; to be

completed using Attachment C1

Microsoft Excel 2016/.xlsx

3.2 Cost/Price Narrative (Attachment C2) No page limit; to be completed using Attachment C2

Microsoft Word 2016/.docx

4.0 SMALL BUSINESS See below Microsoft Word

2016/.docx

4.1 Small Business Participation

Commitment Document (SBPCD) (Attachment S1)

No more than five (5) pages; to be completed using Attachment S1

Microsoft Word 2016/.docx

Annex 1 Past Performance Supporting

Documents (SOW/PWS for each reference)

No page limit; also see Section L, Vol 2, paragraphs 2.1 and 2.2

Adobe Acrobat/.pdf or Microsoft Word 2016/.docx

Annex 2 Past Performance Cross Reference

Matrix Two (2) page limit per past performance

Adobe Acrobat/.pdf or Microsoft Word contract reference 2016/.docx

Annex 3 Small Business Subcontracting Plan No page limit Adobe Acrobat/.pdf or

Microsoft Word 2016/.docx

Note: Annexes 1 and 2 support information submitted for evaluation.

3.4 Each volume shall contain the following information, which shall be considered “front matter” and not counted towards the page limits in the table above:

- Cover and title page

- Title of proposal and proposal number as applicable

- Offeror’s name, address, and POC

- RFP number

- Proposal volume number

- Table of Contents (provided in sufficient detail to enable easy location of important elements)

3.0 ELECTRONIC PROPOSAL SUBMISSION

3.1 The Offeror shall submit all volumes of the proposal electronically through the Solicitation Module of the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) portal at https://piee.eb.mil. No other submissions, such as mail, hand-carried, or other electronic system (e.g., DOD SAFE) are authorized by the solicitation unless specifically authorized by the Contracting Officer pursuant to paragraph

4.5.1 below. For instructions on how to post an offer, Offerors should refer to the Posting Offer demo: https://pieetraining.eb.mil/wbt/sol/Posting_Offer.pdf.

3.2 It is the Offeror’s responsibility to follow the registration instructions found on the PIEE website.

Offerors and their Subcontractors shall ensure the proper company points of contact are registered on the site based on their CAGE codes and have the proper roles assigned well in advance of the solicitation closing date. Subcontractors are only required to register in PIEE if they want to submit their proprietary proposal information separate from the Offeror’s proposal. Documents submitted by the Subcontractor directly to the Government shall have the Offeror’s (Prime Contractor’s) name, CAGE, and RFP number on the first page of the document.

3.3 It is the Offeror’s responsibility to confirm receipt of its proposal and all electronic communications.

Screen shots of the submission should be taken to validate a submission was accepted in the PIEE system against this solicitation. The Government is not obligated to search for incorrectly submitted proposals in PIEE.

3.4 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. Contractors are highly encouraged to submit electronic proposals by 5:00 PM Eastern Time one working day prior to the date specified in the RFP for receipt of proposals (See FAR 15.208(b)(1)(i)).

3.5 If there is an unanticipated PIEE System outage within 24 hours of the proposal due date and the outage has interrupted normal Government processes so that proposals cannot be received by the exact time specified in the solicitation, the Offeror shall immediately notify the Contracting Officer.

This notification shall occur prior to the proposal submission deadline and shall be made in writing.

The notification may be in conjunction with verbal notification, but verbal notification alone shall not be sufficient.

3.5.1 The Offeror shall obtain written approval from the Contracting Officer to submit the proposal via an alternate method as shown in paragraph 4.5.2, or the Contracting Officer may advise the Offeror that the Government will follow the procedures set forth in FAR 15.208(d) for amending the solicitation closing date.

3.5.2 The following alternate methods may be utilized when authorized by the Contracting Officer in accordance with paragraph 4.5.1.

3.5.2.1 Proposals Submitted by Carrier: The Offeror shall submit electronic CD-ROM proposals via United

States Postal Service or through a commercial carrier for next day delivery using the address provided below.

NAWCAD Procurement Group Cheri Swailes (A2512000) 21983 Bundy Road, Bldg. 441 Patuxent River, MD 20670 Solicitation Number: N00421-23-R-0004

3.5.2.2 Hand-Carried Proposals: Hand-carried proposals must be delivered to the address above, attention Amy Davis, Contracting Officer (301-904-4980), and Cheri Swailes, Contract Specialist (410-340- 1016). If a proposal or amendment is hand-carried, the Offeror must have current base access to deliver the proposal. Without base access, the Offeror may not get beyond the installation security gate to deliver its proposal. Guards are not authorized to accept proposals. Delivery time shall be coordinated with the contracting office to ensure availability to sign for the package.

3.5.2.3 Regardless of which alternate method is used, the Offeror shall package the CD-ROMs in the most efficient manner possible. Each volume shall be on a separate CD-ROM. The package shall include all proposal volumes, including the digitally signed document(s) submitted as part of the Cost/Price Volume. The package shall include a packing slip detailing the contents to include the volume number and title.

3.5.2.4 The package shall be stamped or marked “Controlled Unclassified Information” and “Source

Selection Information – See FAR 2.101 and 3.104.”

3.6 If this RFP is amended, all terms and conditions that are not amended remain unchanged. Contractors shall acknowledge receipt of any amendment to this RFP by the date and time specified in the amendment(s). Contractors are responsible for submitting proposals, and any modifications or revisions, electronically via PIEE by the time specified in the RFP.

5.0 CLASSIFIED DATA

All proposals must be UNCLASSIFIED.

6.0 SOLICITATION CHANGES

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

PART B SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS

1.0 VOLUME 1: TECHNICAL

This volume shall not contain any reference to cost or price aspects of the proposal.

To be eligible for award, the Offeror shall adhere to the directions and shall complete and submit the following information and attachments under Volume 1 – Technical. No other format will be considered.

Offerors shall provide information to address the Technical elements below:

Sample Tasks (Attachment T1) Key Personnel (Attachment T2)

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 Technical Volume:

1.1 Sample Tasks

1.1.1 The Offeror shall complete and submit an Attachment T1 - Sample Tasks, within Volume 1 – Technical as its written response to the Sample Tasks provided in paragraphs 1.1.1.1.1, 1.1.1.1.2, and 1.1.1.1.3 below. The Offeror shall demonstrate in a clear and detailed manner that it has a comprehensive understanding of the requirements and problems inherent with providing services of the scope and character outlined in Sample Tasks 1, 2, and 3 below. The Offeror should note that unique methods of technically resolving problems identified with Sample Tasks 1, 2, and 3 are encouraged. For each of the Sample Tasks identified in paragraphs 1.1.1.1.1 – 1.1.1.1.3, the Offeror shall include the following information:

Team: Identify Offeror team members that should participate in the effort and, if applicable, describe the roles and responsibilities of any Subcontractors and/or Joint Venture (JV) team members required to perform the work.

Assumptions: Detail any additional assumptions (as applicable) relative to the Sample Task and the technical approach to ensure full understanding of Offeror’s response by the Government.

Technical Approach: Provide a detailed description of the technical approach, including the methodology that would be used in accomplishing the task.

Performance Risk Analysis: Identify contingent events inherent to the nature of the effort that could, if they were to occur, endanger satisfactory performance. Offerors should focus on critical events that are realistically likely to occur and that would pose serious problems. (Note: Offeror should not try to identify every event that could cause some minor difficulty.)

Work Breakdown Structure/Schedule: Provide a detailed schedule of events and briefly describe each activity with its inputs and outputs and the interrelationships and interdependencies among the activities.

Models and Tools: Identify the models and/or tools that would be utilized to perform the task. Although it is to be assumed that necessary access to systems will be provided, Offerors should document system access requirements and tools required to gather and consolidate any and all necessary data.

Progress Tracking: Identify the process to track progress towards completion of the task.

Reports: Provide a list of recommended report(s) to document the task.

Level of Effort: Identify the appropriate labor categories, using the labor categories identified in Section C, SOW/PWS, and provide hours per labor category required to complete the task. Offerors shall not include any cost information in their technical proposal submission.

1.1.1.1 Sample Task Scenario for paragraphs 1.1.1.1.1 through 1.1.1.1.3

PMA-538 has tasked Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) Webster Outlying Field (WOLF) with designing, testing, and sustaining a Mission Control System (MCS) for the new group 5 Unmanned Air System (UAS) that is capable of controlling up to five air systems simultaneously. The MCS will be installed in a currently unidentified location aboard the entire U.S. Navy’s active carrier fleet. There is also a need to field a semi-permanent, but transportable, self-sustained version of the MCS for various land-based locations, some of which may be unimproved. The UAS will primarily be used for Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) missions. The expected range of the UAS will extend beyond line-of-site of the MCS.

1.1.1.1.1 Sample Task 1: Given the above constraints and within the bounds of the SOW/PWS, provide your technical approach to developing the design of fieldable MCSs to satisfy the above requirements.

1.1.1.1.2 Sample Task 2: Given the above constraints, and within the bounds of the SOW/PWS, provide a technical approach to integrating and testing fieldable MCS designs to meet the above requirements.

1.1.1.1.3 Sample Task 3: Given the above constraints, and within the bounds of the SOW/PWS, provide a technical approach to performing the In-Service Engineering Agent (ISEA) role for the MCS to meet the above requirements.

Note: The sample tasks are issued to evaluate the Offeror’s ability to understand and provide the process to complete the tasking. Creative production and cost-cutting solutions and ideas are encouraged.

1.2 Key Personnel

The following definitions apply:

- “Current” personnel is an individual currently on the Offeror’s or one of the proposed

Subcontractors’ payroll.

- “Contingent hire” is an individual who has committed, under a signed Letter of Commitment, to being employed by the Offeror or one of its proposed Subcontractors at a stated salary if the Offeror is awarded the Contract.

- A “prospective hire” is an individual (whose identity may not be known until after award) the

Offeror or one of its proposed Subcontractors has committed to hiring if the Offeror is awarded the Contract.

1.2.1 For all proposed current or contingent hire Key Personnel, the Offeror shall complete and submit an

Attachment T2 – Key Personnel within Volume 1 – Technical. Each proposed Key Personnel shall have a separate corresponding Attachment T2, with Parts I – IV and the Key Personnel Qualification Matrix completed for each Attachment T2 submission.

1.2.1.1 Offerors shall only complete and submit an Attachment T2 for the Key Personnel labor categories and corresponding number of Key Personnel in each Key Personnel labor category that are required by Section C, SOW/PWS paragraph 3.4.2. Offerors are prohibited from proposing more than one (1) Key Personnel for each Key Personnel labor category during the five (5) year ordering period.

1.2.1.2 Only current or contingent hires may be proposed as Key Personnel. No prospective hire may be proposed as Key Personnel.

1.2.1.3 If contingent personnel are proposed, the Offeror and its Subcontractors shall provide a signed Letter of Commitment for each proposed Key Personnel contingent hire within its Volume 3 – Cost/Price. The Letter of Commitment shall include all of the information stated within Section L, Part B, paragraph 3.1.2.1.

1.2.1.4 Within Attachment T2, the Offeror shall demonstrate that each proposed Key Personnel meets the minimum qualifications stated within Section C, SOW/PWS, paragraph 3.4 for the corresponding Key Personnel labor category. The Offeror shall clearly identify each Key Personnel’s experience in Attachment T2 Parts I – IV in order for the experience to be evaluated by the Government. Experience (e.g., functional experience, any specific experience requirements as applicable (e.g., leading a team, supervisory, etc.)) must be achieved by the date stated in Block 9 of the Standard Form (SF) 33 and shall be clearly documented as such within Attachment T2. Offerors should be aware that leading, supervising, and managing have their own definitions and such experience(s) should be identified appropriately.

1.2.1.5 The Offeror shall provide an explanation within the Key Personnel Qualification Matrix portion of Attachment T2 detailing how the proposed Key Personnel’s experience meets the minimum qualifications stated in Section C, SOW/PWS, paragraph 3.4 of the corresponding proposed Key Personnel labor category functional description. Only experience that is included in the “Resume” section (Parts I – IV) of Attachment T2 will be considered.

1.2.1.6 The Government may check backgrounds to verify experience, education, clearances, and/or certifications attained.

2.0 VOLUME 2: PAST PERFORMANCE

To be eligible for award, the Offeror shall adhere to the directions and shall complete and submit the following information and attachments under Volume 2 – Past Performance. No other format will be considered.

The Offeror shall complete and submit Attachment P1 – Past Performance Information Form.

If necessary, and in accordance with Section L, Part B, paragraph 2.2 below, the Offeror shall complete and submit Attachment P2 – Contractor Performance Assessment Questionnaire (CPAQ).

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 Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS); Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information Systems (FAPIIS);

Electronic Subcontract Reporting System or other databases; the Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA); and interviews with Program Management, Contracting Officers, Contracting Officer’s Representatives (CORs), Technical Points of Contact (TPOCs) and Fee Determining Officials.

2.1 The Offeror shall complete Attachment P1 – Past Performance Information Form, and submit the completed form as part of Volume 2. No more than three (3) Past Performance Information Forms shall be submitted for the Offeror (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. Each contract reference (contract or delivery/task order) must have been performed within five (5) years of this RFP’s release date.

2.1.1 For contract references that contain delivery/task orders, Offerors shall provide the work description(s) for each specific delivery/task order deemed relevant by the Offeror to this solicitation’s requirements.

2.1.2 For contract references where the Offeror performed as a subcontractor, the Offeror shall clearly identify the applicable portion of the contract requirements that they performed.

2.1.3 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.

2.1.4 The Offeror shall provide a narrative on each Attachment P1, Past Performance Information Form, in the "Contract Effort Description" area that clearly describes how the contract reference (contract or delivery/task order) has relevant work effort that matches the relevancy definitions specified in Section M, Part B, paragraph 2.3 of the RFP. Information shall be concise enough to fit within the limitations of the template and the information shall be viewable when the document is printed.

Additional pages are not permitted.

2.1.5 The Offeror shall provide a narrative on each Attachment P1, Past Performance Information Form, in the “Demonstrated Systemic Improvement Information” area if adverse past performance has been identified/documented for the contract reference (contract or delivery/task order). This narrative shall identify the demonstrated improvement actions taken to resolve any performance issues or problems. It shall also describe the techniques, elements and tools used to correct issues or problems and, if applicable, how these techniques, elements and tools will be employed during performance of this requirement.

2.1.6 Offerors shall provide the SOW/PWS in Annex 1 for each contract reference (contract or delivery/task order) submitted via Attachment P1. If the work was performed by a proposed Principal Subcontractor, the Offeror shall submit the Principal Subcontractor’s contract reference (contract or delivery/task order) SOW/PWS. The Offeror shall clearly document each contract reference (contract or delivery/task order) on a Cross Reference Matrix (CRM) as Annex 2, similar to the example in Table 2 below. Past Performance CRMs shall be no more than two (2) pages per Past Performance reference contract.

Table 2 – Sample Cross Reference Matrix (CRM)

Contract Number (List Order Number, if Applicable) Identified in Attachment P1

Attachment P1 Reference SOW/PWS Paragraph

N00421-23-R-0004 SOW/PWS Paragraph

3.3.1.1 3.3.1.2 3.3.1.3 3.3.1.4 3.3.1.5 3.3.1.6 3.3.2.1 3.3.2.2 3.3.2.3 3.3.2.4 3.3.2.5 3.3.3.1 3.3.3.2 3.3.3.3 3.3.3.4

2.1.7 The primary source of past performance information will be CPARS. If a 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.

2.2 In the event a CPAR does not exist for a contract reference (contract or delivery/task order), and the past performance is for a Government contract/order, the Contractor shall submit an Attachment P2, Contractor Performance Assessment Questionnaire (CPAQ), to the Program Manager, Contracting Officer Representative (COR), or Technical Point of Contact (TPOC) with copies to Cheri Swailes at cheri.a.swailes.civ@us.navy.mil and Amy Davis at amy.g.davis.civ@us.navy.mil. The Program Manager, COR, or TPOC must be a Government employee and will be the Assessing Official (person completing the CPAQ). The Contractor shall include instructions for the Program Manager, COR, or TPOC to send completed questionnaires within two (2) weeks of its receipt via e-mail to Cheri Swailes at cheri.a.swailes.civ@us.navy.mil and Amy Davis at amy.g.davis.civ@us.navy.mil. All CPAQs should be received by Cheri Swailes and Amy Davis by the solicitation closing date and time. If the contract reference (contract or delivery/task order) is for past performance of a commercial contract, not in support of a Government requirement, then the Contractor shall submit an Attachment P2, CPAQ, to the commercial entity, and the Assessing Official (person completing the CPAQ) is not required to be a Government employee.

3.0 VOLUME 3: COST/PRICE

3.1 Cost Workbook (Attachment C1)

3.1.1 This paragraph (paragraph 3.1.1) is applicable to the Offeror (Prime Contractor) only. The Offeror’s total proposed cost will be determined by the rates/costs inserted in Attachment C1 - Cost Workbook.

The Section B CLIN ceiling values will be determined as an allocation of proposed costs at Contract award by the Government. The Government will populate Section B of the awarded Contract based on the proposed costs stated in the worksheet titled “Cost Summary” within the Offeror’s (Prime Contractor’s) Attachment C1.

3.1.2 The Offeror shall complete Attachment C1 in accordance with the “Instructions” worksheet within Attachment C1. Offerors, including Subcontractors, should provide input within the “Indirect Rates and Fee” worksheet, “Term Cost Summary” and “Completion Cost Summary” worksheets, “Total Compensation Plan” worksheet, and “Composite Term-Onsite,” and “Composite Term-Offsite” worksheets of Attachment C1 (see instructions therein). The Offeror and all Subcontractors shall complete Attachment C1, identifying each current, contingent, and/or prospective hire employee proposed under the effort.

Note: 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 the Attachment C2 – Cost/Price Narrative, Part XIII that justifies the reasonableness of the tripwire cost for the applicable employee. 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.

3.1.2.1 The Offeror shall submit a Letter of Commitment for each Key Personnel contingent hire as an enclosure to Attachment C2 – Cost/Price Narrative. The Letter of Commitment is a separate written agreement signed by the potential employee(s) to work for the Contractor effective upon Contract award. Letters of Commitment shall state, at a minimum: the contingent hire’s name; RFP labor category the contingent hire will be fulfilling; and salary information. The letter must be signed and dated by the contingent hire.

No information within any Letter of Commitment shall be redacted. Subcontractors and/or JV team members shall provide the Letters of Commitment either separately or included in the Offeror’s (Prime Contractor’s) Volume 3 – Cost/Price submission.

3.1.3 The Offeror shall not utilize any fully burdened hourly rates when pricing the labor of its employees.

3.1.4 If a Subcontractor utilizes fully burdened labor rates in its submission to the Offeror (Prime Contractor), the Subcontractor shall provide to the Government its own Attachment C1 delineating the buildup of those rates.

3.1.4.1 A Subcontractor shall document and provide an explanation (See Section L, Part B, paragraph 3.3.1.4) if its fully burdened labor rates, derived from its own Attachment C1, do not match the fully burdened labor rates provided in its submission to the Offeror (Prime Contractor).

Note: Subcontractors submitting a separate Attachment C1 shall follow the specific instructions for Subcontractors within the “Instructions” worksheet of Attachment C1.

3.2 Cost/Price Narrative, Attachment C2 (Part I)

3.2.1 The Offeror, including Subcontractors, shall complete Attachment C2 (Part 1) in accordance with the instructions within Attachment C2.

3.2.1.1 The Offeror, including Subcontractors, shall provide as an Enclosure to Attachment C2 the most current

DCAA Provisional Billing Rate Approval Letter, DCAA Final Billing Rate Approval Letter, and/or DCAA Forward Pricing Rate Agreement recommendation.

3.2.1.2 As this requirement contains cost type CLINs, the Offeror, including Subcontractors that will have a cost type subcontract, shall provide as an Enclosure to Attachment C2 a DCAA Audit Report, DCMA Letter, and any other supporting documentation verifying the Cost Accounting System has been determined adequate by DCAA or DCMA.

3.2.1.2.1 Offerors, including Subcontractors, that will have a cost type subcontract, shall provide documentation as an Enclosure to Attachment C2 verifying that they have an adequate and acceptable Accounting System in accordance with DFARS 252.242-7006.

If a proposed Subcontractor does not have an Accounting System that has been determined adequate by DCAA or DCMA, then they shall not have a cost type subcontract.

If the Offeror (Prime) does not currently have an Accounting System that has been reviewed and/or determined adequate by DCAA or DCMA, then a statement shall be included within the cost/price narrative stating that its Accounting System has not yet been reviewed and/or determined adequate by DCAA or DCMA (whichever is applicable).

Any Offeror that does not have an Accounting System that has been determined adequate by DCAA or DCMA shall also complete a “Pre-award Survey of Prospective Accounting System Checklist” at the link provided (https://www.dcaa.mil/Portals/88/Preaward_Survey_of_Prospective_Contractor_Accounting_System_Ch ecklist_updated10_9_19.pdf) and include the checklist as part of their proposal submission as an enclosure to Attachment C2.

The Government may request a Pre-award Survey of Prospective Contractor Accounting System through DCAA in advance of Contract award using the checklist submitted with the proposal. Offerors are reminded that they must have an adequate Accounting System, in accordance with DFARS 252.242- 7006, Accounting System Administration.

If an Offeror does not have an Accounting System that has been determined adequate by DCAA or DCMA and if the Government is unable to determine the Accounting System to be adequate through the Pre-Award Survey conducted by DCAA, the Offeror may be determined non-responsible and ineligible for Contract award. Additional information about the audit process can be found at the DCAA website at https://www.dcaa.mil/Guidance/Audit-Process-Overview/.

3.2.1.3 The Offeror, including Subcontractors, shall complete and submit the following as an enclosure to Attachment C2:

3.2.1.3.1 Section K of the RFP.

3.2.1.3.2 An OCI disclosure and OCI mitigation Plan, if applicable, based on the Offeror’s and Subcontractors’ completion of NAVAIR clause 5252.209-9511, Organizational Conflicts of Interest Representation (Services).

3.3 Cost/Price Narrative, Attachment C2 (Parts II – XV))

3.3.1 Offerors, including Subcontractors, shall provide a narrative that addresses any assumptions made during the preparation of the cost/price response and discuss the basis for the cost elements listed below:

3.3.1.1 Direct labor rates: The Offeror and all Subcontractors shall submit unburdened labor rates for all proposed current, contingent, and prospective hire individuals. If composite or category averages are proposed, a breakdown and explanation of how rates are developed shall be provided. If necessary, a narrative to describe derivation of labor rates and use of uncompensated overtime shall be provided.

3.3.1.1.1 For any proposed current employees, the Offeror and Subcontractors shall provide payroll verification and any other information necessary within Attachment C2, Part II to substantiate the direct labor rates proposed.

3.3.1.1.1.1 The Offeror and all proposed Subcontractors shall provide payroll verification for all proposed current employees by completing Table 6 – Hourly Direct Labor Rates for Current Employees. Within Attachment C2, Part II, Table 6, Offerors, including Subcontractors, shall include the proposed direct hourly rate of each proposed current employee, the payroll verified direct hourly rate of each proposed current employee, and the delta between the proposed direct hourly rate and payroll verified direct hourly rate. Offerors, including Subcontractors, shall provide an explanation and/or justification for any deltas.

Offerors, including Subcontractors, shall complete the “Date of Payroll Verification” and provide a Yes or No response to the statement “By Signing this attachment do you certify that the table above (or the enclosure) is correct?” Both appear directly below Table 6 within Attachment C2.

3.3.1.1.2 For all proposed prospective hires, Offerors and Subcontractors shall propose direct labor rates equal to or greater than the direct labor rates stated in the “Minimum Direct Labor Rates” worksheet within Attachment C1. The minimum rate is based on data from the May 2022 Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) wage data by Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) (California-Lexington Park, MD) and occupation correlated to each labor category’s SOC Code at the 10th, 25th, and 75th percentile. The Government is using data at the 10th percentile for Junior labor categories, data at the 25th percentile for Journeyman labor categories, and data at the 75th percentile for Senior labor categories. The Government is using General Schedule (GS) Payscale (GS-3) locality Washington-Baltimore-Arlington, DC-MD-VA-WV- PA, for Apprentice labor categories.

Note: The minimum rate for one labor category was developed using methodology different from what is stated above. The Government is using national wage data for “Engineers, All Other (Systems Engineer), Junior, BLS SOC code 17-2199. All labor categories subject to the Service Contract Act will use minimum rates in accordance with the attached Wage Determination.

The rates from the BLS wage data and GS payscale are escalated by 5.2% annually for the base year based on the anticipated Period of Performance (PoP) start date of this Contract utilizing BLS Table 9, Economic Cost Index for Wages and Salaries for Private Industry Workers by Occupational Group and Industry sub group titled, “Professional, Scientific and Technical Services” for the 12-month period ending 30 June 2022.

3.3.1.1.2.1 Escalation on labor for Base Year: Offerors and their Subcontractors should consider the anticipated PoP start date of this proposal and, if necessary, apply escalation to the proposed base year direct labor rates. The Offeror and its Subcontractors should indicate when their companies customarily provide direct labor rate increases and whether a rate increase is anticipated prior to the PoP start date. If the Offeror and its Subcontractors do not escalate current direct labor rates to take into account the base period start date and their companies’ customary direct rate increases and justifications are not provided, proposed direct labor rates may be adjusted.

3.3.1.2 Escalation on labor for Years 2 - 5: Offerors, including Subcontractors, shall address escalation for all labor categories, and shall provide rationale for the specific escalation rate used within Part III of Attachment C2. Within Attachment C2, Part III, Table 7, Offerors, including Subcontractors, shall provide their own company’s historical escalation rate actuals for the last three (3) years.

3.3.1.2.1 In an effort to ensure realism of costs during Contract execution, Offerors, including Subcontractors, shall propose escalation at a rate of 3.2% (derived using BLS Employment Cost Index (ECI), Wages and Salaries, Aircraft Manufacturing (ECIPWAIRNS), Second Quarter 2022 Forecast) or higher each year for the duration of the five (5) year ordering period unless a lower escalation rate is supported by the Offeror’s, including Subcontractor’s, own historical escalation rate actuals. Offerors, including Subcontractors, that propose less than 3.2% escalation without historical escalation rate actuals that support the lower rate, will be considered unrealistically low and will have their proposals adjusted by the Government to apply an escalation of 3.2% annually over the five (5) year ordering period. If the Offeror’s, including Subcontractor’s, historical escalation rate actuals support a higher escalation rate than what is proposed, the Government will adjust the proposed escalation rate to what is reflected in the historical escalation rate actuals unless a justification is provided which is determined realistic by the Government.

3.3.1.3 Indirect costs: (i.e. Overhead, Fringe Benefits, General & Administrative (G&A), etc.) and bases to which they apply

CAUTION: Offerors and Subcontractors shall ensure consistency between the Attachment C2 narrative description of Indirect Costs (including the bases to which they apply) and how the Indirect Costs are calculated and the bases to which they are applied within Attachment C1.

3.3.1.3.1 Offerors, including Subcontractors, shall provide the last three (3) years of historical actual indirect rates within Attachment C2, Part IV, Table 8.

3.3.1.3.2 Offerors, including Subcontractors, shall provide a detailed justification of the proposed indirect rates within Attachment C2, Part IV, if any of the proposed indirect rates utilized by the Offeror or any Subcontractors differ from the historical actual rates and/or DCAA information.

3.3.1.4 Estimating Practices: Offerors, including Subcontractors, shall provide information needed to explain their estimating practices within Attachment C2, Part V.

3.3.1.5 Profit/Fee:

3.3.1.5.1 Offerors, including Subcontractors, shall identify fee rate and total fee amounts proposed and identify the various cost elements to which the fee is being applied within Attachment C2, Part VI. Fee rates must be clearly distinguishable. Fee shall not be applied to ODCs.

3.3.1.5.1.1 Fixed Fee (Non-Performance Based/Level of Effort): Fixed fee (rounded to exactly two (2) decimal places) will be calculated based on fee per hour and in accordance with NAVAIR clause 5252.232.9510, Payment of Fixed Fee (OCT 2005). The fee per hour is the total Fixed Fee proposed for all ordering periods divided by the total LOE hours for all ordering periods. The Offeror shall confirm that the total Fixed Fee value stated in Attachment C1 equals the same value when multiplying the proposed fee per hour and total Level of Effort hours for all ordering periods. (Only required from Prime Contractor.)

NOTE: See additional information (Step 17) in the Instructions tab of Attachment C1.

3.3.1.5.1.2 Fixed Fee (Performance Based/Completion): Fixed fee (rounded to exactly two (2) decimal places) will be calculated based on the percentage of total fee proposed for all ordering periods divided by the total proposed costs for all ordering periods. The Offeror shall identify the Fixed Fee in Attachment C2.

(Only required from Prime Contractor.)

3.3.1.6 Other Direct Costs (ODCs) by specific cost element (i.e. Travel, Material): Offerors, including

Subcontractors, shall provide a narrative that addresses any assumptions made during the preparation of the cost/price response and discuss the basis for travel and material costs, including any indirect costs being applied to each specific cost element within Attachment C2, Part VII. No fee shall be applied to ODCs. 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.

3.3.1.7 Cost of Money (COM): When the Offeror, including Subcontractors, elects to claim Cost of Money (COM) as an allowable cost, the Contractor, including Subcontractors, shall submit a DD 1861 as an enclosure to Attachment C2 and show the calculations of the proposed amount within Attachment C2, Part VIII.

3.3.1.8 Total Compensation Plan: Offerors, including Subcontractors, shall provide a narrative to describe their Total Compensation Plan within Attachment C2, Part IX, or as an Enclosure,…