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SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM

The required response date/time has changed from 14-Aug-2014 12:00 PM to 25-Aug-2014 05:00 PM.

The following have been added by full text:

CONCEPTUAL PROCESSING STRATEGY

1.0 Background:

1.1 The guidance provided below outlines the minimum level of information required in a conceptual processing strategy to be included within the proposal’s technical approach response.

2.0 Processing Strategy Outline:

2.1 Pre-Processing: Applying offsets, biases, correctors, uncertainty attribution

2.2 Evaluation and Editing: Evaluation and editing using a combination of subjective and objective methods, identify features and hazards, addressing systematic errors, addressing dataset outliers

2.3 Validation: Providing a determination if the dataset meets survey Technical Specification requirements using common hydrographic quality assurance / quality control techniques

2.4 BAG Generation: Generation of BAG files representing the best possible depth estimate of the seafloor bathymetry that the environment and survey data collection systems will support

2.5 Documentation: Documentation to accompany each dataset deliverable

2.6 Organization: Management of working and product deliverables

MINIMUM CRITERIA

1.0 Minimum Criteria for Consideration 1.1 This effort will be performed at a facility provided by the contractor. Most datasets processed under this effort will be UNCLASSIFED and be limited in distribution. The opportunity exists within this effort to process datasets marked with a SECRET classification.

1.2 The minimum level of security required for this tasking is SECRET. All contractors must currently hold a Department of Defense, SECRET or higher personnel security clearance.

1.3 The contractor must have the capacity to process two datasets concurrently such that delivery can be made within the timelines specified in the SOW.

1.4 The Contractor must utilize at least two certified Hydrographers (NSPS/THSOA, or equivalent).

1.5 The Contractor staff must have at direct experience with at-sea hydrographic data collection using multibeam sonar technology.

1.6 The Contractor staff must have direct experience post-processing hydrographic datasets in which the full resolution multibeam sonar data were in Generic Sensor Format (GSF) and gridded data analysis was conducted using Pure File Magic (PFM) format. This experience must include:

1.6.1 Application of offsets, biases, correctors, and uncertainty attribution.

1.6.2 Editing of dataset outliers.

1.6.3 Analysis using the Combine Uncertainty and Bathymetry Estimator (CUBE).

1.6.4 Production of bathymetric models in v1.4 and v1.5 Bathymetric Attributed Grid (BAG) format including vertical corrector surfaces.

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EXHIBIT 1: DATA SET TABLE

The following table represents the different data sets that could be processed throughout the year. Contractors should price each data set type and complete both tables below.

The table below represents a rough order of magnitude for approximate quantities of data sets (types) per year, but is subject to change as follows:

Totals (immediately above) should be reflected as the Max Net Amount per CLIN.

QASP MATRIX

The matrix below is provided as a reference to the contractor for which performance will be graded against:

Desired Outcomes

(What do we want to accomplish as the end result of this contract?)

Required Service

(What task must be accomplished to give us the desired result?)

Performance Standard/Measurement

(What should the standards for completeness, reliability, accuracy, timeliness, quality and/or cost be?)

Monitoring Method

(How will we determine that success has been achieved?)

Incentives/Disincentives for Meeting or Not Meeting the Acceptable Quality Level

(What carrot or stick will best reward good performance or punish poor performance?)

Bathymetric datasets will be pre-processed in accordance with NP4 requirements.

Pre-processing refers to data processing inside the time domain (GSF).

The ping flags and history records of the GSF files will be reviewed for compliance with the processing plan.

The Technical Point of Contact (TPOC) or designee will conduct the review.

100% inspection. Subject matter expert approval.

The Technical Point of Contact (TPOC) or designee will conduct the review.

Appropriate ratings for past performance.

Bathymetric datasets will be evaluated and edited in accordance with NP4 requirements.

Evaluation and editing refers to data processing in the spatial domain (PFM, or Swath Editing).

The statistical depth layer and uncertainty of the PFM files, or multibeam swaths will be reviewed for compliance with the processing plan.

The Technical Point of Contact (TPOC) or designee will conduct the review.

100% inspection. Subject matter expert approval.

The Technical Point of Contact (TPOC) or designee will conduct the review.

Appropriate ratings for past performance.

BAG files will be reviewed for compliance with the processing plan.

The Technical Point of Contact (TPOC) or designee will conduct the review.

100% inspection. Subject matter expert approval.

The Technical Point of Contact (TPOC) or designee will conduct the review.

Appropriate ratings for past performance.

The Technical Point of Contact (TPOC) or designee will conduct the review.

100% inspection. Subject matter expert approval.

The Technical Point of Contact (TPOC) or designee will conduct the review.

Appropriate ratings for past performance.

STATEMENT OF WORK

ANALYSIS, EVALUATION, PROCESSING, AND EXPLOITATION OF HYDROGRAPHIC DATA

1.0 Background:

1.1 The Naval Oceanographic Office (NAVOCEANO), Hydrographic Department (NP4) is tasked with providing hydrographic survey data in support of Navy requirements for surface and sub-surface Safety of Navigation (SoN). Navy requirements are interpreted, plans and technical specifications are developed, hydrographic and bathymetric data are gathered and ingested. These resultant datasets are verified, validated. While the primary purpose and overall arching requirement is SoN, the data are utilized in a variety of other products to enhance the situational awareness of the Warfighter. NAVOCEANO will establish a contract for assistance in the analysis, evaluation, processing, and exploitation of these data.

2.0 Scope:

2.1 Work performed will be through the issuance of individual Task Orders (TO). The contractor shall, in accordance with the TOs issued, perform work within the parameters of the task areas listed in this section. No work will begin on a task until the TO has been approved by the Contracting Officer.

2.2 Effort under each order will consist of analyzing and processing hydrographic and bathymetric datasets collected by a variety of survey platforms. Typical dataset type and estimated volume are listed below.

*Note: Datasets will typically be between limits listed below.

2.3 Effort under each order will include the use of SABER software (v5.1.3 or newer) for dataset evaluation, manipulation, and Bathymetric Attributed Grid (BAG) production. The use of other NAVOCEANO approved software may be required. All resultant data files must be compatible with NAVOCEANO approved software.

2.4 The Contractor will review the provided datasets / reports and perform the required processing to determine dataset quality with respect to the survey Technical Specification requirements. Survey datasets shall be processed and BAG files generated in accordance with an established processing plan. Special instructions on the processing of individual datasets may be provided.

2.5 Tasks shall include the following:

2.5.1 Processing Plan Document Generation: The contractor shall prepare a written processing plan upon award of first task order, documenting the data processing strategy for each task listed in the following sections. The contractor shall provide the processing plan to NAVOCEANO for review and concurrence prior to performing dataset analysis.

2.5.2 Data Pre-Processing: The contractor shall perform data pre-processing on the provided survey datasets and apply appropriate offsets, biases, horizontal / vertical correctors, and uncertainty attribution.

2.5.3 Data Evaluation and Editing: The contractor shall evaluate and edit the provided survey datasets to identify features and hazards, address systematic errors, invalidate dataset outliers, and to provide accurate statistical depth values.

2.5.4 Data Validation: The contractor shall validate the provided survey datasets and determine if the dataset meets the survey Technical Specification requirements.

2.5.5 BAG Generation: The contractor shall generate BAG files representing the best possible depth estimate of the seafloor bathymetry that the environment and survey data collection systems will support.

2.5.6 Dataset Documentation and Organization: The contractor shall sufficiently document all effort put forth towards dataset evaluation, manipulation, validation, and BAG production. Data will be organized into an acceptable and standardized naming convention and archive structure prior to delivery.

2.5.7 Progress, Status, and Issues Document Generation: The contractor shall prepare a written progress / status / issues document that describes the current status of the effort. The contractor shall also document any issues that have been encountered in data processing and how they were remedied. The contractor shall provide the document to NAVOCEANO on a monthly basis.

3.0 Government Furnished Information and Equipment:

3.1 Government furnished information provided under this contract may vary with each dataset and can include:

3.1.1 Dataset documentation

3.1.1.1 Survey Technical Specifications.

3.1.1.2 Survey specific documentation.

3.1.1.3 Specific instructions to be used in the creation of deliverables.

3.1.2 Dataset information

3.1.2.1 Navigation information.

3.1.2.2 Attitude information.

3.1.2.3 Water level correction information.

3.1.2.4 Feature/hazard information.

3.1.2.5 Hydrographic/bathymetric survey data.

3.1.3 Complimentary information

3.1.3.1 NGA Digital Nautical Charts (DNCs).

3.1.3.2 NGA raster nautical charts.

3.2 All information provided to the contractor shall only be used under the terms of fulfilling the contractual obligations and shall be deleted from all contractor mass storage and media at the end of the contract.

3.3 Government furnished equipment provided under this order will include SABER software (5 licenses).

3.4 It is not anticipated that any government furnished hardware or operating system software will be provided. If the opportunity arises within this contract for NAVOCEANO to supply the contractor with these items, then NAVOCEANO may choose to do so.

3.5 All government property will be returned to NAVOCEANO as directed, or upon completion of this contract.

4.0 Applicable Documents:

4.1 The applicable references and standards required under this contract may vary with each tasking. The contractor shall periodically request documentation version information.

4.1.1 References include the following:

4.1.1.1 IHO C-13, 1st Edition, Manual on Hydrography.

4.1.1.2 IHO S-100, 1st Edition, IHO Universal Hydrographic Data Model.

4.1.1.3 IHO S-102 1st Edition, Bathymetric Surface Product Specification.

4.1.2 Standards include the following:

4.1.2.1 IHO S-44, 5th Edition, IHO Standards for Hydrographic Surveys.

5.0 Deliverables:

5.1 Both administrative and dataset deliverables shall be prepared. Administrative progress, status, and issues deliverables shall be submitted on the 15th of each month. The method used to produce the dataset deliverables must not exceed six weeks or thirty (30) business days per dataset. The deliverables are to be submitted via electronic media, or secure file transfer. Deliverables shall be submitted to the contract technical POC, or designee. Priority of data set processing will be provided for at the task order level.

5.1.1 Administrative deliverables provided by the contractor shall include the following:

5.1.1.1 Processing Plan (after issuance of first task order each year) 5.1.1.2 Progress, Status, and Issues Report.

5.1.2 Dataset deliverables provided by the contractor shall include the following:

5.1.2.1 Pre-processed, evaluated, edited, and validated dataset.

5.1.2.2 Data processing workbook.

5.1.2.3 Data processing report.

5.1.2.4 BAG files.

5.2 NAVOCEANO will accept or reject the deliverables in writing.

5.2.1 NAVOCEANO will have thirty (30) working days to complete its review of the deliverables. If notification of acceptance is not provided to the Contractor within thirty (30) working days the deliverables will be deemed accepted. Invoices are billable upon acceptance of each data set.

5.2.2 In the event of the rejection of any deliverable, the Contractor shall be notified in writing by NAVOCEANO, giving the specific reason(s) for rejection. The Contractor shall have thirty (30) working days to correct the rejected deliverable and return it to the NAVOCEANO.

6.0 Travel Requirements:

6.1 Travel prices are to be proposed in the table as provided under Exhibit 1 Data Set Table. Total price should reflect all prices charged during the specific period listed. Travel days are included in each trip. It is anticipated that the following travel requirements will be necessary per order:

Stennis Space Center, MS

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