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Section L - Instructions, Conditions and Notices to Bidders

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

52.204-7 System for Award Management OCT 2016

52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting JUL 2016

52.232-13 Notice Of Progress Payments APR 1984

52.232-31 Invitation to Propose Financing Terms MAY 2014

252.215-7008 Only One Offer OCT 2013

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (AUG 2018)

(a) North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code and small business size standard. The NAICS code and small business size standard for this acquisition appear in Block 10 of the solicitation cover sheet (SF

1449). However, the small business size standard for a concern which submits an offer in its own name, but which proposes to furnish an item which it did not itself manufacture, is 500 employees.

(b) Submission of offers. Submit signed and dated offers to the office specified in this solicitation at or before the exact time specified in this solicitation. Offers may be submitted on the SF 1449, letterhead stationery, or as otherwise specified in the solicitation. As a minimum, offers must show--

(1) The solicitation number;

(2) The time specified in the solicitation for receipt of offers;

(3) The name, address, and telephone number of the Offeror;

(4) A technical description of the items being offered in sufficient detail to evaluate compliance with the requirements in the solicitation. This may include product literature, or other documents, if necessary;

(5) Terms of any express warranty;

(6) Price and any discount terms;

(7) "Remit to" address, if different than mailing address;

(8) A completed copy of the representations and certifications at FAR 52.212-3 (see FAR 52.212-3(b) for those representations and certifications that the Offeror shall complete electronically);

(9) Acknowledgment of Solicitation Amendments;

(10) N/A; and

(11) If the offer is not submitted on the SF 1449, include a statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions, and provisions included in the solicitation. Offers that fail to furnish required representations or information, or reject the terms and conditions of the solicitation may be excluded from consideration.

(c) Period for acceptance of offers. The Offeror agrees to hold the prices in its offer firm for 364 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers, unless another time period is specified in an addendum to the solicitation.

(d) N/A

(e) Multiple offers. Offerors may submit one offer for a single engine aircraft system and one offer for a dual engine aircraft system that meets the requirements specified in the Performance Based Specification;

however, Offerors are not required to submit more than one proposal. Each Offeror may only submit one offer per aircraft system. Each offer submitted shall be provided as an independent offer and will be evaluated separately.

The Government will not evaluate more than one offer for each of the above mentioned aircraft systems and will not evaluate any proposal for any alternative aircraft system.

(f) Late submissions, modifications, revisions, and withdrawals of offers:

(1) Offerors are responsible for submitting offers, and any modifications, revisions, or withdrawals, so as to reach the Government office designated in the solicitation by the time specified in the solicitation. If no time is specified in the solicitation, the time for receipt is 4:30 p.m., local time, for the designated Government office on the date that offers or revisions are due.

(2)(i) Any offer, modification, revision, or withdrawal of an offer received at the Government office designated in the solicitation after the exact time specified for receipt of offers is “late” and will not be considered unless it is received before award is made, the Contracting Officer determines that accepting the late offer would not unduly delay the acquisition; and--

(A) If it was transmitted through an electronic commerce method authorized by the solicitation, it was received at the initial point of entry to the Government infrastructure not later than 5:00 p.m. one working day prior to the date specified for receipt of offers; or

(B) There is acceptable evidence to establish that it was received at the Government installation designated for receipt of offers and was under the Government's control prior to the time set for receipt of offers; or

(C) If this solicitation is a request for proposals, it was the only proposal received.

(ii) However, a late modification of an otherwise successful offer, that makes its terms more favorable to the

Government, will be considered at any time it is received and may be accepted.

(3) Acceptable evidence to establish the time of receipt at the Government installation includes the time/date stamp of that installation on the offer wrapper, other documentary evidence of receipt maintained by the installation, or oral testimony or statements of Government personnel.

(4) If an emergency or unanticipated event interrupts normal Government processes so that offers cannot be received at the Government office designated for receipt of offers by the exact time specified in the solicitation, and urgent

Government requirements preclude amendment of the solicitation or other notice of an extension of the closing date, the time specified for receipt of offers will be deemed to be extended to the same time of day specified in the solicitation on the first work day on which normal Government processes resume.

(5) Offers may be withdrawn by written notice received at any time before the exact time set for receipt of offers.

Oral offers in response to oral solicitations may be withdrawn orally. If the solicitation authorizes facsimile offers, offers may be withdrawn via facsimile received at any time before the exact time set for receipt of offers, subject to the conditions specified in the solicitation concerning facsimile offers. An offer may be withdrawn in person by an

Offeror or its authorized representative if, before the exact time set for receipt of offers, the identity of the person requesting withdrawal is established and the person signs a receipt for the offer.

(g) Contract award (not applicable to Invitation for Bids). The Government intends to award a contract in accordance with the criteria set forth in Section M of the solicitation.

(h) N/A

(i) Availability of requirements documents cited in the solicitation. (1)(i) The GSA Index of Federal Specifications, Standards and Commercial Item Descriptions, FPMR Part 101-29, and copies of specifications, standards, and commercial item descriptions cited in this solicitation may be obtained for a fee by submitting a request to--GSA

Federal Supply Service Specifications Section, Suite 8100, 470 East L'Enfant Plaza, SW, Washington, DC

20407, Telephone (202) 619-8925, Facsimile (202) 619-8978.

(ii) If the General Services Administration, Department of Agriculture, or Department of Veterans Affairs issued this solicitation, a single copy of specifications, standards, and commercial item descriptions cited in this solicitation may be obtained free of charge by submitting a request to the addressee in paragraph (i)(1)(i) of this provision.

Additional copies will be issued for a fee.

(2) Most unclassified Defense specifications and standards may be downloaded from the following ASSIST websites:

(i) ASSIST (https://assist.dla.mil/online/start/).

(ii) Quick Search (http://quicksearch.dla.mil/).

(iii) ASSISTdocs.com (http://assistdocs.com).

(3) Documents not available from ASSIST may be ordered from the Department of Defense Single Stock Point

(DoDSSP) by--

(i) Using the ASSIST Shopping Wizard (https://assist.dla.mil/wizard/index.cfm);

(ii) Phoning the DoDSSP Customer Service Desk (215) 697-2179, Mon-Fri, 0730 to 1600 EST; or

(iii) Ordering from DoDSSP, Building 4, Section D, 700 Robbins Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19111-5094, Telephone

(215) 697-2667/2179, Facsimile (215) 697-1462.

(4) Nongovernment (voluntary) standards must be obtained from the organization responsible for their preparation, publication, or maintenance.

(j) Unique entity identifier. (Applies to all offers exceeding $3,500, and offers of $3,500 or less if the solicitation requires the Contractor to be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database.) The Offeror shall enter, in the block with its name and address on the cover page of its offer, the annotation ``Unique Entity Identifier'' followed by the unique entity identifier that identifies the Offeror's name and address. The Offeror also shall enter its Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) indicator, if applicable. The EFT indicator is a four-character suffix to the unique entity identifier. The suffix is assigned at the discretion of the Offeror to establish additional SAM records for identifying alternative EFT accounts (see subpart 32.11) for the same entity. If the Offeror does not have a unique entity identifier, it should contact the entity designated at www.sam.gov for unique entity identifier establishment directly to obtain one. The Offeror should indicate that it is an Offeror for a Government contract when contacting the entity designated at www.sam.gov for establishing the unique entity identifier.

(k) System for Award Management. Unless exempted by an addendum to this solicitation, by submission of an offer, the Offeror acknowledges the requirement that a prospective awardee shall be registered in the SAM database prior to award, during performance and through final payment of any contract resulting from this solicitation. If the Offeror does not become registered in the SAM database in the time prescribed by the Contracting

Officer, the Contracting Officer will proceed to award to the next otherwise successful registered Offeror. Offerors may obtain information on registration and annual confirmation requirements via the SAM database accessed through https://www.acquisition.gov.

https://assist.dla.mil/online/start/ http://quicksearch.dla.mil/ http://assistdocs.com/ https://assist.dla.mil/wizard/index.cfm http://www.sam.gov/ http://www.sam.gov/ https://www.acquisition.gov/

(l) Debriefing. If a post-award debriefing is given to requesting Offerors, the Government shall disclose the following information, if applicable:

(1) The agency's evaluation of the significant weak or deficient factors in the debriefed Offeror's offer.

(2) The overall evaluated cost or price and technical rating of the successful and the debriefed Offeror and past performance information on the debriefed Offeror.

(3) The overall ranking of all Offerors, when any ranking was developed by the agency during source selection.

(4) A summary of the rationale for award;

(5) For acquisitions of commercial items, the make and model of the item to be delivered by the successful Offeror.

(6) Reasonable responses to relevant questions posed by the debriefed Offeror as to whether source-selection procedures set forth in the solicitation, applicable regulations, and other applicable authorities were followed by the agency.

(End of provision)

INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

L

L.1 PROPOSAL INSTRUCTIONS

PART A GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

1.0 GENERAL

1.1 Offerors are required to submit sufficient information concerning all evaluation factors to enable

Government personnel to fully assess the capabilities of the Offeror to perform all requirements. The proposal must be sufficient in detail and scope to enable evaluation and provide the evaluators a clear understanding of the

Offeror’s approach, expertise, and capability as required by the solicitation. The Offeror shall not alter or rearrange the solicitation (SF-1449). Offerors are advised that the Government may incorporate any part of the Offeror’s proposal deemed beneficial to the Government into the final contract, without discussions. Price information, (e.g., dollar values and/or hourly rates) shall appear only in Annex A (Small Business (SB) Subcontracting Plan) and

Volume 3 (Price). Alternate proposals are not acceptable.

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 should be emphasized during proposal preparation. It is the responsibility of the Offeror to present enough information to allow the Government to evaluate its proposal without discussions. The burden of proof for all substantiation within the proposal rests with the Offeror. Unsubstantiated statements that the prospective Offeror understands, can, or will comply with the specifications, or paraphrasing the requirements or parts thereof are considered inadequate and may result in a rating of unacceptable.

1.3 The Offeror shall include any data necessary to illustrate the adequacy of the various assumptions, approaches, and solutions. There is no need to repeat information in more than one volume. The detailed information must be included in the most logical place and summarized and referenced in other areas if an overlap exists. Do not provide elaborate brochures or other presentation material beyond that sufficient to present a complete and effective proposal.

1.4 As used in this RFP, the following terms are defined: “Offeror” means the prime contractor with its CAGE code identified in Block 17A on Standard Form (SF) 1449 Solicitation, Offer, and Award. “Joint Venture” (JV) means a partnership or teaming arrangement that is formed for the purpose of responding to this solicitation when the prime contractor consists of more than one legal entity. “JV Team Members” means the entities that make up a

Joint Venture. “Entity” means any of the following: prime contractor, JV, JV team members, any subcontractor, and corporate parent, division, subsidiary, or affiliate (e.g., any contractor with a different CAGE Code/DUNS than the

Offeror). “Principal Entities” means (a) the prime contractor; (b) JV Team Members; and (c) other entities that are proposed to perform at least 15.00% of the proposed total cost/price for the contract.

2. PROPOSAL FORMAT

2.1 The Offeror shall provide one folder for each volume or annex, containing all electronic files requested within the volume or annex. Please submit each volume or annex as one file if possible. Do not provide separate files for each section/paragraph.

2.2 All pages shall be sequentially numbered. Only material allocated to a specific section shall be contained in that section. Within each volume, printed material shall be shown on both sides of a sheet; each side of the sheet shall be counted as 1 page in the page count. Foldouts (front side only) shall be counted as two pages. Foldouts

(front and back) shall be counted as four pages. All documentation shall be provided in the English language. The font shall be Arial (12-point type). The font size for Tables shall be no smaller than 10-point type, and the font size for Figures and Charts shall be no smaller than 9-point type. Pages in all Volumes shall be 8 1/2 by 11 inches in size and shall have at least a 1"margin on all four sides.

2.3 Each set of CD/DVD(s) shall contain an individual CD/DVD(s) for each volume submitted. The following requirements apply to all digital submissions:

2.3.1 The Offeror shall submit all volumes of its proposal electronically on CD/DVD(s) compatible with the operating system and applications defined in Section 2.3.2 (Operating System and Applications). The Offeror shall put as much proposal material as possible on each CD/DVD(s), keeping the portions of the proposal that contain pricing information on separate CD/DVD(s) from the portions of the proposal that do not contain pricing information. CD/DVDs shall be clearly marked with the Offeror's name and address, the point of contact's name and phone number, the proposal volumes contained therein, and “Source Selection Information – See FAR 2.101 and 3.104.”

Table G-1 (Proposal Structure) identifies the proposal structure.

2.3.2 Operating System and Applications. The proposals will be accessed utilizing the Microsoft Windows 10

Operating System. Proposal information shall be submitted using the following applications: Microsoft Word 2016, Microsoft Excel 2016, Microsoft PowerPoint 2016, and Microsoft Project 2016; however, letters and other signed documents shall be provided as a fully searchable Portable Document Format (.pdf) file. Use of other application software for submission of proposals is prohibited except where specific instructions for non-.pdf or Office 2016 applications are provided.

2.3.3 The Offeror is responsible for ensuring that its electronic proposal is virus free. The Offeror shall certify, in its proposal cover letter, that all electronic proposal information delivered throughout the evaluation (e.g., original proposal submission, responses to evaluation notices, Final Proposal Revisions) has been checked for viruses and certify that its files are virus free. The Offeror shall specify the software, version, and virus definition used to check the data.

2.3.4 The Offeror shall ensure that the electronically submitted files are directly traceable to the paper copy submittal. If a discrepancy exists between the original paper copy of the proposal and the original electronic copy on the CD-ROM disk, the original electronic copy shall take precedence.

Table G-1 Proposal Structure Table

Volume

Number

Volume/Annex Title # of Hardcopies and CD ROM

Copies

File naming convention

1 Executive Summary 2 & 2 Vol 1 ES#.docx and Vol

1 ES#.pdf

2 Technical 2 & 2 Vol 2 Tech#.docx and

Vol 2 Tech#.pdf

2 Book 1 – Aircraft System 2 & 2 Vol 2 B1 Tech#.docx and

Vol 2 B1 Tech#.pdf

2 Book 2 – Management and Support 2 & 2 Vol 2 B2 Tech#.docx and

Vol 2 B2 Tech#.pdf

3 Cost/Price 2 & 2 Vol 3 Price#.docx and

Vol 3 Price#.pdf

Attachment L-9 Unit Pricing Matrix 2 & 2 Vol 3 Att L-9.xlsx and

Vol 3 Att L-9.pdf

Attachment L-10 Prime Contractor Price

Summary

2 & 2 Vol 3 Att L-10.xlsx and

Vol 3 Att L-10.pdf

Attachment L-11 Operation and Support -

Contractor Contribution - provided for reference

2 & 2 Vol 3 Att L-11.xlsx and

Vol 3 Att L-11.pdf

4 Contract Administration 2 & 2 Vol 4 CA.docx and Vol 4

CA.pdf

Annexes

Annex A SB Subcontracting Plan 2 & 2 Ann A SBSP.docx and

Ann A SBSP.pdf

Annex B Technical CRM 2 & 2 Ann B TCRM.xslx and

Ann B TCRM.pdf

Annex C Configuration 2 & 2 Ann C Config.xslx and

Ann C Config.pdf

Annex D Access Agreement 2 & 2 Ann D Access.docx and

Ann D Access.pdf

Annex E Flyaway Kits List 2 & 2 Ann E FlyKit.docx and

Ann E FlyKit.pdf

Annex F Spare Parts List 2 & 2 Ann F Spares.docx and

Ann F Spares.pdf

Annex G PSE List 2 & 2 Ann G PSE.docx and

Ann G PSE.pdf

The original paper copy must be paginated and contain the following information using tabs and dividers:

a. Cover and title page;

b. Title of proposal and proposal number as applicable;

c. Offeror’s name, address, and POC;

d. Solicitation number;

e. Proposal volume/ annex number;

f. Copy number; and Table of Contents (The table of contents must provide sufficient detail to easily locate important elements). At a minimum it must include the paragraphs identified in the CRM; and

g. A cross-reference matrix that traces proposal information to the appropriate RFP document: Section B, PWS, PBS, Section L, Section M, or other areas.

3. PROPOSAL SUBMISSION

3.1 Clearly mark all packages with the solicitation number. The submission date for all Volumes of the proposal is specified on Standard Form 1449 (Block 8).

3.2 Method of delivery shall be by United States Postal Service or commercial carrier, shall be coordinated via e-mail with the Contract Specialist or the Contracting Officer, using their respective contact information.

Proposals shall be submitted using the address provided below. Proposals shall not be submitted by facsimile or electronically via email.

NAVAL AIR SYSTEMS COMMAND

ATTN: Mr. Blake Strickland, AIR-2.2.4.4 or Ms. Hayley Graham, AIR-2.2.2.3.3

Solicitation Number: N61340-19-R-0007

47123 Buse Road

BLDG 2272, Room 453

Patuxent River, MD 20670-1547

4. NOTICES TO OFFERORS

4.1 Notice Concerning Proposal Cross-Referencing: The Government is not required to cross-reference between volumes of the proposal to obtain required information. The Government is not required to search for data to cure deficiencies found in proposals. The burden of providing an acceptable proposal remains with the Offeror.

Proposals that do not contain the required information requested by this section and by the RFP as a whole, risk rejection by the Government.

4.2 Notice Concerning Organizational Conflicts of Interest: Any Contractor having participated in the development of any requirements for this contract must identify the degree of participation and any recommended steps to be taken to mitigate any competitive advantage that may have resulted from said performance. Without the identification and mitigation recommendation, proposals submitted by Offerors having prior knowledge of the contract requirements will not be considered for award.

5. CHANGES TO SOLICITATION

For any changes and additional information to the solicitation please go to website: https://www.fbo.gov/

Search the database for the solicitation number N61340-19-R-0007.

6. COMPETITION LIBRARY

A competition library of information related to AHTS TH-XX activities is available to all Offerors intending to propose as a Prime. The data contained in the competition library is for informational purposes only. The

Government does not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of the information.

The library, titled AHTS FY19, is located at:

https://pma273.navair.navy.mil/complib

To gain access to the competition library, register on the website above. Requestors shall be required to provide e-mail addresses, phone number, company name, and IP addresses. Additionally, each individual requesting access will be required to have a DoD Common Access Card (“CAC”) or External Certification Authority (“ECA”) certificate.

PART B SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS

https://www.fbo.gov/ https://pma273.navair.navy.mil/complib

1.0 VOLUME 1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Note: This volume shall not contain any reference to price aspects of the offer.

Further, no additional information shall be provided within this volume outside of that requested.

Pre-Requisite Requirements:

Within the Executive Summary, the Offerors shall provide the following pre-requisite documents for the

Type/Model aircraft proposed:

(1) A copy of the FAA Airworthiness Certification. (FAA Form 8100); and

(2) A copy of the FAA Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) Certification (FAA Form 8110-9).

If either certificate is not received or is incomplete, the Offeror’s proposal will be deemed ineligible for evaluation in accordance with Section M.

2.0 VOLUME 2 TECHNICAL

Note: This volume shall not contain any reference to price aspects of the offer.

The following is a list of Section L Attachments that the Offeror shall use to provide information for this volume:

Attachment L-1 Technical Cross Reference Matrix (CRM)

Attachment L-2 System Performance Demonstration (SPD)

Attachment L-3 SPD Team Experience

Attachment L-4 Configuration

Attachment L-5 Access Agreement

Attachment L-6 Flyaway Kits List

Attachment L-7 Spare Parts List

Attachment L-8 Peculiar Support Equipment (PSE) List

The Offeror shall complete Table T-1 (Technical CRM), provided in Attachment (L-1) and submit it as the first page of Volume 2 (Technical) Book 1 and Volume 2 (Technical) Book 2 and as Annex B (Technical CRM). The

Technical CRM is included to help the Offeror develop its proposal and to ensure traceability of Section L paragraphs to the requirements. The Offeror’s Technical CRM may be identical to the sample provided or revised to add information. For example, the Offeror’s Technical CRM may cross-reference its proposal volumes, paragraph numbers, and pages to specific solicitation requirements identified within the table, as well as other parts of the proposal that contain relevant information.

Table T-1 Cross Reference Matrix

Section L –

Proposal

Instructions

Volume or

Paragraph

Numbers

Section L -

Proposal

Instructions

Volume or

Paragraph Title

RFP

Section

M

PWS PBS CLIN CDRLs

2.1 Book 1 - Aircraft

System

II.A. 3.0 Pg. 1, Para 1.1 0X01 A001

2.1.1 Overall

Compliance

II.A. Paras 3.1.2, 3.1.3, 3.1.4, 3.1.5, 3.1.7, 3.1.8, 3.1.9, 3.1.13

AV-001, AV-002, AV-

004, AV-005, AV-006,

AV-007, AV-008, AV-

009, AV-010, AV-011,

AV-012, AV-013, AV-

014, AV-017, AV-018,

AV-020, AV-023, AV-

024, AV-025,

0X01

A001, A002, A005, A006, A007, A021

A027

AV-027, AV-029, AV-

030, AV-032, AV-033,

AV-034, AV-035, AV-

036, AV-037, AV-039,

AV-040, AV-043, AV-

044, AV-045, AV-046,

AV-047, AV-048, AV-

049, AV-051, AV-052,

AV-053, AV-055, AV-

056, AV-057, AV-058,

AV-059, AV-060, AV-

061, AV-062, AV-063,

AV-064, AV-065, AV-

066, AV-067, AV-068,

AV-069, AV-070, AV-

071, AV-072, AV-073,

AV-074, AV-075, AV-

076, AV-077, AV-078,

AV-079, AV-081, AV-

082, AV-084, AV-085,

AV-086, AV-087, AV-

088, AV-090, AV-091,

AV-092, AV-093, AV-

094, AV-097, AV-098,

AV-100, AV-102, AV-

103, AV-104, AV-105,

AV-106, AV-108, AV-

109, AV-111, AV-112,

AV-118, AV-120, AV-

121, AV-122, AV-123,

AV-125, AV-127, AV-

128, AV-129, AV-134,

AV-135, AV-136, AV-

137, AV-138, AV-139

2.1.2 Instrument

Training

N/A

3.4

AV-050, AV-054,

AV-140

0005, 0X01

A002, A013, A024, A027

2.1.3 Navigation N/A AV-89,AV-95, AV-96

2.1.4 Warfighting N/A AV-80, AV-119

2.1.5 Safety N/A AV-019, AV-141, AV-142

2.2 Book 2 -

Management and

Support

II.A. N/A N/A

2.2.1 Data Submission

3.9, 3.11

N/A 0002, 0X01

A019, A017, A023

2.2.2 Support

Infrastructure 3.10, 3.17, 3.18, 3.20

N/A 0X01, 0X02, A012, A018, A019, A013

2.2.3 Sustainment

Approach

3.15, 3.16, 3.19

AV-031, AV-130,

AV-131, AV-132,

AV-133

0X01

0X02

A012, A015, A016, A020, A023

2.1 Book 1 Aircraft System

Volume 2 Book 1 shall contain documentation (e.g., flight manuals, pilot operating manual, performance manual, or other information) demonstrating how the Offeror’s proposed aircraft meets or exceeds the system attributes as identified below and in the respective paragraphs of the PBS. To the extent an Offeror believes that additional information is required to enable the Government to evaluate its proposed aircraft system, the Offeror shall provide it as part of the proposal.

The Offeror shall also provide all documentation required by 14 CFR Part 27.1529, 14 CFR Part 27 Appendix A, and the FAA approved ICA distribution plan (14 CFR Part 27.A27.1(c)), which the Government will use to evaluate the Offeror’s compliance with the Government’s PBS.

To the extent an Offeror’s proposed aircraft system exceeds the Government’s minimum requirements, in those areas of interest which the Government has identified in Paragraph M.1.II.A.1 of Section M, the Offeror shall provide sufficient information in the Offeror’s written proposal to enable the Government to assess the existence and functionality of such capabilities.

2.1.1 Overall Compliance

The Offeror shall, for each system and requirement designated in Attachment L-4 (Configuration), provide the system description, manufacturer, model number, and evidence of compliance with the PBS [AV-XXX] requirements as a completed Annex C (Configuration). Annex C (Configuration) shall be incorporated into the awarded contract as Attachment J-4 as the final functional configuration for contractual purposes. The Offeror will document compliance with all performance values required in Section 3.1.4 and Appendix C profiles of the PBS using the Rotorcraft Operation and Performance Manuals. Regardless, the Offeror’s proposal shall comprehensively address compliance with all requirements in the CRM.

The Offeror shall describe its approach to offering flyaway kits in accordance with PWS paragraph 3.1.8, as well as spare parts and peculiar support equipment in accordance with B-3, Extended CLIN Description, for CLINs 0X03 and 0X04. Attachments L-6 (Flyaway Kits List), L-7 (Spare Parts List), and L-8 (Peculiar Support Equipment List) shall be populated by the Offeror with proposed flyaway kit components, spare parts, and peculiar support equipment and returned as Annex E (Flyaway Kits List), Annex F (Spare Parts List), and Annex G (PSE List) and shall be incorporated into the awarded contract as Attachment J-5, J-6, and J-7, respectively.

System Performance Demonstration

Offerors are advised that all proposed aircraft shall undergo a System Performance Demonstration (SPD), in accordance with Attachment L-2 (SPD). At the beginning of the SPD, the Government will provide to the Offeror a set of cards specific to the SPD aircraft system that implements the matrix provided in Attachment L-2, which will be used to guide the ground and flight events and record data. The Offeror shall review and revise the cards to ensure procedural accuracy prior to flight. This SPD will be considered as an aspect of the verification of Element

2.1.1, to demonstrate the proposed aircraft’s ability to support the Appendix B Mission Profiles called out in AV-

008 of the PBS that represent the CNATRA training curriculum (provided in the Competition Library). The

Government will not assign an independent technical rating for the SPD, as the SPD is only intended to inform the

Government’s evaluation of Element 2.1.1. Offerors are advised that requirements specified in the SPD that cannot be evaluated and that are not adequately addressed in the written proposal may receive a significant weakness or deficiency. Simulator, static displays, and other ground training devices shall not be used for the SPD.

The aircraft used in the SPD should be as close as possible to the final configuration of the Offeror’s proposed TH-

XX helicopter, and shall be at least of the same type and model. The Government will provide four Government helicopter pilots and one Flight Test Engineer (FTE), whose experience is provided in Attachment L-3, to conduct the SPD. Additionally, the Government will provide some personnel and all required equipment to conduct the anthropometric evaluation. The Contractor may be asked to supplement the Government provided personnel in order to perform a complete anthropometric assessment.

2.2.4 SB

Subcontracting

Plan

The Government desires to complete SPDs for all aircraft offered within a continuous six-week period, dependent on the total number of aircraft offered. As soon as possible after the RFP release, the Government will provide a range of dates. The Offeror shall rank those weeks in order of preference within that period, and may provide their preferences no later than the receipt of proposal. The Government will attempt to accommodate Offeror preferences.

Offerors will be notified of their final date after receipt of proposals. Once the SPD is scheduled, the Government will not reschedule except for weather delays or force majeure. The Government advises Offerors that in the extraordinary event a SPD is not completed, the Government will still evaluate the written proposal, as the SPD does not receive an independent rating and is only intended to facilitate the Government’s technical evaluation of

Element 2.1.1.

The Government will conduct only one SPD for each aircraft proposed. The Government requires a continuous five-day period to conduct each SPD. The five-day SPD evolution will be conducted at the Offeror’s designated facility, during which the Offeror’s aircraft, support equipment, and facilities shall be available to support the SPD.

The Offeror will provide a qualified pilot to serve as Pilot-in-Command. Government pilots should be pilot-at-the-controls for the ground and flight demonstration points. Each SPD shall include the following (see Attachment L-2

(SPD)):

Aircraft ground training and airfield familiarization

Approximately 15 hours of ground demonstration

Approximately 12 hours of anthropometric ground evaluation

Approximately six hours of total flight time across day and night demonstration flights

Additional flight or ground demonstration time may be required in the event of weather delays or other force majeure. By participating in the SPD, the Offeror understands and accepts all liability for the demonstration, including but not limited to damage or wear and tear on the SPD aircraft itself.

At the time of proposal, the Offeror will provide to the Government the following information for each Offeror aircraft that will be used to conduct the SPD:

1. One copy of the current FAA-approved OEM Flight Manual and any supplements, and any additional operating limits beyond the scope of these manuals;

2. A copy of the FAA Airworthiness Certification and type certificates;

3. Any additional descriptions of the aircraft and applicable systems to support aircraft familiarization;

4. Airfield and course rules training materials;

5. Location, access, and administration instructions for the site at which the Offeror plans to hold the SPD;

6. Offeror’s ranked weeks to conduct the SPD;

7. A detailed configuration list of the demonstration aircraft with explicit breakdown of any anticipated configuration differences between the demonstration aircraft and the production representative aircraft

(prospective TH-XX); and

8. Recent engine power assurance data and weight and balance information.

The events will be conducted within the limits of the FAA approved OEM Flight Manual, HX-21 Standard

Operating Procedures (SOP) (provided in the Competition Library), and the Offeror’s SOP. Demonstration data will be collected by Government personnel from production gauges and portable instrumentation equipment. Portable instrumentation may include cloth measuring tapes, ruler, smartphone or tablet data acquisition application, portable data acquisition unit, voice recorder, video recorder (GoPro), hand-held stopwatch, and a still camera. Handheld instrumentation will only be used by the non-flying crewmembers and will be stowed when not in use. Test data will be manually recorded.

2.1.2 Instrument Training

The Offeror shall describe the capability of its proposed configuration to conduct simulated and actual instrument condition training for student naval aviators using a variety of instrument approach procedures in FAA airspace.

The Offeror shall also explain the capabilities of its proposed configuration to conduct Tactical Air Navigation

(TACAN), Very-high Frequency Omni-directional Radio (VOR), Global Positioning System (GPS), and Instrument

Landing System (ILS) with the ability to conduct communications on Very-High Frequency (VHF) and Ultra-High

Frequency (UHF) communication bands simultaneously. The Offeror shall describe how its proposed configuration enables conducting simulated emergency procedures with simulated system failures during instrument flight training. The Offeror shall explain the system level implementation of the following proposed attributes: Integrated

Display Control (AV-050), Redundant Dual Band Radios (AV-054), and Independent Declutter (AV-140).

2.1.3 Navigation Training

The Offeror shall describe the capability of its proposed system to enable navigation training in visual meteorological conditions at various altitudes including low level flight altitudes in both single aircraft and formation operations. The Offeror shall detail how its configuration allows the combination of aircraft systems, visual references, and appropriate navigation data during navigation training, where such training requires crew resource management in the execution of pilot and copilot duties from either crew position, simultaneously, while conducting navigation and flight duties.

The Offeror shall explain the system level implementation of the following proposed attributes: Lockable Saved

Flight Plan Database (AV-089), Map Overlay Capability (AV-095), and FMS (AV-096).

2.1.4 Warfighting Skills Training

The Offeror shall describe the ability of its proposed configuration to enable warfighting skills training which includes confined area landings, external load operations, search and rescue operations, energy management, and night vision (single ship and formation) operations. The Offeror shall explain its proposed aircraft system’s compatibility with external load, hoist, and search and rescue training where aircrew will be restrained using an aircrew harness attached to an airframe hard point, conducting aircrew duties from either side of the aircraft, and continuously connected to the internal communications system. The Offeror shall explain its proposed configuration’s ability to fly consistent profiles terminating in a stable hover out of ground effect over a defined reference point in support of search and rescue operations. The Offeror shall explain the system level implementation of the following proposed attributes: Autonomous Approach to a HOGE (AV-080) and

Configurable Passenger Cabin (AV-119).

2.1.5 Safety

The Offeror shall provide a detailed engineering analysis or provide its detailed plan to include the requested functionality identified in the ECS (AV-019) and Emergency Landing Conditions (AV-141 and AV-142).

2.2 Book 2 –Management and Support

Volume 2 Book 2 shall contain information on the Offeror’s proposed management and support approach to delivering the aircraft system in accordance with the RFP. The Offeror’s proposal shall provide additional information to enable the Government to evaluate the proposed management and support approach, as follows:

2.2.1 Data Submission

The Offeror shall complete Attachment L-5 (Access Agreement) describing the Offeror’s proposed Government access to data and access to any applicable management information systems that house data. The completed

Access Agreement shall be provided as Annex D (Access Agreement) and will be incorporated into the contract at

Section J Attachment 3. Pursuant with DFARS 227.7102-1(a), the Government may only require specific types of technical data be provided with the procurement of a commercial item. However, the Government encourages the

Offeror to provide additional technical data and technical data rights/access consistent with paragraph 3.11 of the

Performance Work Statement and the Attachment L-5 (Access Agreement). Note that this is voluntary and providing the Government with greater information, technical data, or technical data rights than the Offeror is otherwise required to provide under the DFARS is not a condition to award.

2.2.2 Support Infrastructure

The Offeror shall provide a description of the state of the Offeror’s specific supplier/vendor base, quantity and use of 14 CFR Part 145 certified repair stations, quantity and use of parts distribution centers, and relationship with maintenance entities to include the quantity and geographical location.

2.2.3 Sustainment Approach

The Offeror shall describe the process for HUMS data analysis exchange with the Government for managing reliability improvements to meet the requirements in PWS Paragraph 3.19. In addition, the Offeror shall explain the system level implementation of the following proposed PBS attributes: Diagnostics and health monitoring (AV-

130), Single access retrieval (AV-131), Independent recoverability of decoded raw data (AV-132), HUMS data elements (AV-133).

The Offeror shall describe its approach to meeting the Government’s required response times for engineering and logistics reach back, and non-standard repairs and investigation support to meet the requirements in PWS Paragraph

3.15.

The Offeror shall describe the TH-XX unique usage profile impacts to standard commercial sustainability practices and procedures, including an analysis of any workload or inspection impacts to the Offeror’s cycle based on the usage profiles within the PBS (Appendix B and Appendix C) and annual flight hours of 89,918.

The Offeror shall provide its procedures and requirements for blade fold and details of any associated maintenance requirements including removal of blades (AV-031) and functional check flights.

2.2.4 Small Business Utilization Strategy

All Offerors (Large and Small Businesses) shall address their strategies for utilizing SB Concerns in the performance of this contract, whether as a joint venture, teaming arrangement or subcontractor. SB Offerors may meet this requirement using work they perform themselves. For purposes of this solicitation, the term SB Concern shall also include the subcategories of Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned

Small Business (SDVOSB), HUBZone Small Business (HUBZone), Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB), and

Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB). Each subcategory of SB shall be addressed. This strategy is separate from, but shall be consistent with, the SB Subcontracting Plan, if such a Plan is required. Offerors are advised that while the SB Subcontracting Plan must be submitted to be eligible for award, the acceptability of the content of that plan is part of the responsibility determination assessment and not part of the evaluation. In describing its SB

Utilization Strategy for this solicitation, the Offeror shall, as applicable:

(1) Describe its approach to identifying SB Concerns;

(2) Describe the extent of participation of SB Concerns on this contract, including a detailed description of the supplies and services for each SB Concern subcategory, and the complexity and variety of the work

SB Concerns are to perform. For each SB Concern specifically identified in the proposal, provide the

SB Concern's CAGE Code, or, if the SB Concern is not registered in the System for Award

Management (SAM), at a minimum provide evidence of self-certification in accordance FAR

19.703(b) as an SB Concern. Where possible, provide documentation regarding enforceable commitments to utilize each SB Concern.

(3) Identify what processes have been implemented to correct past inabilities to meet proposed goals and any validated improvements;

(4) Demonstrate (Large Businesses only) that its SB Utilization Strategy is consistent with its SB

Subcontracting Plan. If the Offeror is a participant in the DoD Comprehensive Subcontracting Test

Program specified in DFARS 219.7, or if the Offeror submits a Commercial Subcontracting Plan for this proposal, then the Offeror shall describe how SB participation on this contract will contribute to its overall Comprehensive or Commercial Subcontracting Plan goals.

(5) The Offeror shall submit its SB Subcontracting Plan as Annex A (SB Subcontracting Plan), which shall be incorporated into the awarded contract, pursuant to FAR 52.219-9, as Attachment J-8.

3.0 VOLUME 3 PRICE

The following guidelines and instructions are provided to assist the Offeror in preparing clear, concise, comprehensive, and traceable proposals.

Below is a list of Section L Attachments that the Offeror shall utilize to provide information required for this volume:

Attachment L-9 Unit Pricing Matrix

Attachment L-10 Prime Contractor Price Summary

Attachment L-11 Operations and Support – Contractor Contribution (O&S-CC) - provided for reference

3.1 Price Proposal Guidelines

(a) This Volume shall contain the information requested below.

(b) All price and price supporting information shall be contained in the price 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 fully evaluate its price proposal.

(c) The Offeror shall provide sufficient information to support its price as well as an explanation of all ground rules and assumptions that affect the price proposal. Any apparent imbalances in the pricing or any other anomalies should be fully explained.

(d) As this is a competitive acquisition with adequate price competition anticipated, any price documentation submitted shall not be certified pricing data in accordance with FAR 15.406-2. However, in the event that adequate price competition does not exist after receipt of proposals, the Government reserves the right to request additional pricing data as necessary from both the Offeror and subcontractors and may conduct negotiations with the Offeror, pursuant to FAR Part 15.403-4, in order to ensure a reasonable price. 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. The Offeror shall acknowledge the requirement to provide additional pricing information and certify the data prior to award if/when requested by the Government.

(e) Any numerical data shall be in an MS Excel 2016 spreadsheet; and any narrative shall be in MS Word 2016 format. Files received in a format other than requested are unacceptable. Portable Document Format (.pdf) is not acceptable, except when provided in addition to MS Excel and MS Word formats. Within all Excel spreadsheets, the

Offeror shall use formulas and functions to the maximum extent possible and avoid using “value only” cells. If external links are utilized, supply those referenced files. Spreadsheets shall not be protected. The price proposal shall be unprotected and unlocked, with formulas intact to show mathematical operations.

(f) Price information shall be submitted in Then Year dollars (TY$) based on the Government’s fiscal year (1

October through 30 September). All prices shall be submitted in United States Dollars (USD).

3.2 Price Volume Content:

3.2.1 General Instructions

The Offeror’s Price Volume shall be constructed in the following format and shall contain all data/information applicable to the entire contract to include all contract options.

Proposed Price for all FFP CLINs:

1. Price Narrative

2. Ground Rules and Assumptions

3. Attachment L-9 Unit Pricing Matrix

4. Attachment L-10 Prime Contractor Price Summary

3.2.2 Specific Instructions – Proposed Price:

The Offeror shall complete Attachment L-9 Unit Pricing Matrix and insure that values are traceable to Attachment

L-10 Prime Contractor Price Summary.

3.2.3 FFP CLINs 0X01: TH-XX Full Rate Production Lots I-IV (including Engineering Reach back)

Provide a completed Attachment L-10 Prime Contractor Price Summary. The sum of the CLIN shall correspond to the Offeror's total proposed price shown in the proposed Attachment L-9 Unit Pricing Matrix. Information required in this section includes total program prices for principal entities. For CLINs 0X01 provide the aircraft unit price for the principal entities.

3.2.4 FFP CLINs 0X03 Lots I-IV Spare Parts; CLINs 0004 and 0104 Peculiar Support Equipment; and

CLIN 0005 Hoist and CLIN 0006 Mission Planning System

Provide a completed Attachment L-10 Prime Contractor Price Summary. The sum of the CLIN shall correspond to the Offeror's total proposed price shown in the proposed Attachment L-9 Unit Pricing Matrix. Information required in this section includes total program prices for the principal entities. For CLINs 0X03, 0004, 0104, 0005, and 0006, provide the component unit price and quantity for each proposed part for the principal entities.

3.2.5 FFP CLIN 0007 Instructor Pilot Training; CLIN 0008 Maintenance Personnel Training; OPTION

CLIN 0009 NATOPS Development; and OPTION CLIN 0010 Data in Excess of FFF/OMIT

Provide a completed Attachment L-10 Prime Contractor Price Summary. The sum of the CLIN shall correspond to the Offeror's total proposed price shown in the proposed Attachment L-9 Unit Pricing Matrix. Information required in this section includes total program prices for the principal entities. For CLINs 0007, 0008, 0009, and 0010 provide the proposed price for the principal entities.

3.2.6 Operation and Support-Contractor Contribution (O&S-CC))

For evaluation purposes, the Government will generate the Offeror’s aircraft Operation and Support-Contractor

Contribution (O&S-CC) cost using the most current edition at proposal due date of the Conklin and de Decker

(C&dD) Life Cycle Cost (LCC) product. The Government will use the scenario inputs found in Attachment L-11

O&S-CC, which is provided for informational purposes. In Attachment L-11, the scenario inputs can be found in the following locations:

1. Tab 1 Titled “Aircraft Selection” Excel rows 24 – 39;

2. Tab 2 Titled “Program Data” Excel rows 38 – 76;

3. Tab 3 Titled “Financial Data” Excel rows 39 – 55; and

4. Tab 4 Titled “Maintenance Data” Excel rows 34 – 43.

4.0 VOLUME 4 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION

The Offeror shall provide the following contract administration information.

Offeror Representatives and Information: The Offeror shall provide a summary sheet comprised of the information listed below for the entities:

a. PRIME CONTRACTOR

i. Business Name;

ii. Address;

iii. Principal point of contact for this solicitation (Name, title, phone number, email);

iv. Secondary point of contact for this solicitation (Name, title, phone number, email);

v. Individuals authorized to negotiate with the Government and contractually bind the Offeror (Name, title, phone number, email);

vi. Establishment Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN);

vii. TIN of Parent Corporation (if applicable);

viii. DUNS;

ix. CAGE code;

x. Business size for this effort (large or small); and

xi. Percentage of work and role and responsibility performing.

(1) ALL OTHER ENTITIES

i. Business Name; Address; DCMA point of contact and telephone number, if applicable;

ii. DCAA point of contact and telephone number, if applicable;

iii. DUNS;

iv. CAGE code; and

v. Percentage of work and role and responsibility performing.

b. Government Agency Information: Provide the mailing address, telephone, fax numbers, email address, and facility codes for the Offeror’s local Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA), Defense Contract Audit

Agency (DCAA), and Government Paying Office. In addition, provide the name, telephone number, fax number, and email address for the Administrative Contracting Officer (ACO) at DCMA.

c. Business System Compliances: The Offeror shall indicate the most recent date that the Offeror’s cognizant

DCMA/DCAA determined the adequacy of the Offeror’s systems (including but not limited to Accounting, Property, and Purchasing). If the Offeror’s systems’ status is not adequate, list the date of the last adequacy determination and the current status of any systems reviews or ongoing audits.

This information is to facilitate the PCO’s responsibility determination and any need to discuss information related to this does not constitute discussions.

d. The SB Subcontracting Plan, submitted as Annex A, of the…