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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

See Continuation Page

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

1 41

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 16-Mar-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 N6339423R0022

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

04-Jan-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, X is not extended.

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

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning 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

16-Mar-2023

CODE

NAVAL SURFACE WARFARE CENTER

4363 MISSILE WAY

PORT HUENEME CA 93043-4307

N63394 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

N6339423R0022

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 30 - BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

The following have been added by full text:

AMENDMENT 6

AMENDMENT 6

The purpose of this amendment is to:

1) Change the Contract Specialist to Virginia Ryerson in Section L 4.1.

2) Update the Contract Data Requirements List (CDRLs), SOW and Exhibit A CDRLs.

3) Update Section J to reflect change in CDRLs and Data Item Descriptions.

4) Provide responses to questions.

5) Remove strikethrough text within solicitation.

i.

1. Question: Upon review of the labor categories in Section L, there is no category for contracts/finance personnel. Can additional labor categories be added to satisfy these roles?

Answer: Per Section L 1.2, “The Offeror’s proposal shall be based on the requirements contained in this solicitation. Please adhere to the labor categories identified in the solicitation.

2. Question: We generate all proposals using a Government approved estimating system.

This system requires costs to be collected and proposed at the lowest possible level. Is it acceptable to submit our standard format to satisfy the Attachment JS-5 Cost Summary Workbook requirement? Our format will provide all necessary data as required in JS-5 Cost Summary Workbook. This exhibit consists of a priced summary of direct labor hours, direct labor rates, other direct costs, indirect rates, FCCM where applicable, and fee or profit. Our cost estimating summary show amounts by calendar year and provides summaries for each year and total as described for the WBS levels.

Answer: Per Section L 10 of the Solicitation, “The cost proposal shall contain spreadsheets in Microsoft Excel. Spreadsheets shall include all calculations in the cells,” and per Section L 1.2, “The Offeror’s proposal shall be based on the requirements contained in this solicitation (including those documents, exhibits, and other attachments to the solicitation identified in Section J). Please adhere to using JS-5.

3. Question: Amendment 5 updated the Contract Specialist to Virginia Ryerson. However, In Section L, 4.0 Proposal Submission, it states “Offerors shall submit all proposal volumes via email and on DoD

ii. SAFE to ashley.y.krasnoff.civ@us.navy.mil and eric.w.pham.civ@us.navy.mil no later than the date and time specified in Block 9 of the SF 33 of the solicitation”. Would you please clarify the correct points of contact to include in proposal submittal?

Answer: Section L 4.1 has been updated to change eric.w.pham.civ@us.navy.mil to virginia.ryerson.civ@us.navy.mil

SECTION C - DESCRIPTIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS

The following have been modified:

STATEMENT OF WORK

MK41 Vertical Launching System (VLS) In-Service Engineering Agent (ISEA) N63394-23-R-0022

1.0 SCOPE

This procurement will result in a Contract that shall provide MK 41 VLS ISEA support. Specifics are as follows: Latch Rod Adjustment, Cell Hatch Refurbishment, Deluge Valve Overhaul, and Engineering and Technical Services in support of the Navy Modernization Programs of Hull, Mechanical and Electrical (HM&E) Systems. The system includes the weapon system and the associated HM&E support requirement.

The services being requested require a certified MK 41 VLS System Maintenance Technician (SMT) or Test Director (TD), which is a qualification granted by PEO IWS 3L. Only Naval Sea System Command (NAVSEA) certified TDs, SMTs, and Navy Vertical Launch Systems Advanced Technicians (VATS) are permitted to perform procedures other than those in basic shipboard documents (i.e. Tech Manuals, MRCs, and UMRCs). The company that is awarded this contract should be able to perform all tasks and system integration with the required personnel.

NSWC PHD is the ISEA for MK 41 VLS. These services are accomplished in whole or in phases that minimize interruption in ship operating schedules while maximizing the capacity of Type Commander and NAVSEA agencies to upgrade and modernize systems.

NSWC PHD Code PD31 Surface Launching Systems Project Office acts as the ISEA and Landing Craft Mechanized (LCM) for the MK 41 VLS. Code PD31 provides in-service engineering support, testing, troubleshooting, familiarization, scheduling, and project oversight and management to the Fleet. Contractor support is required to help Code PD31 meet its mission. MK 41 VLS is a guided missile launcher that is installed aboard USN surface combatants including Ticonderoga Class Guided Missile Cruisers (CG 47) and Arleigh Burke Class Guided Missile Destroyers (DDG 51), and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) ships.

For any data generated under this contract, the contractor shall provide the Government unlimited rights or Government purpose rights. Anything less than that should be identified, disclosed in the appropriate Technical Data Package (TDP) and marked in each item. The Government reserves the right to use, reproduce and distribute such data, as it deems necessary. (CDRL A001)

The contractor shall be responsible for ensuring compliance with all copyright and trademark laws and appropriate marking of copyrighted and trademarked data, including obtaining permission for use and reproduction by the Government.

The contractor shall provide all required labor, materials, and resources to perform tasks supporting MK 41

VLS.

The contractor shall provide all required labor, materials, and resources to upgrade, inspect, test, and deliver, including packing and shipping VLS hardware (IAW) the TDP. (CDRL A002) Which includes, but not limited to:

Next Generation (NG)-2 Launch Control Unit (LCU) and associated Lowest Replaceable Unit

(LRU)

Launch Sequencer (LSEQ) Assembly and associated LRU

Motor Control Panel (MCP) Assembly and associated LRU

Programmable Power Supply (PPS) Assembly and associated LRU

Deluge Valve and Hose Assembly

Module Test Station

Cell and Uptake Hatch Assembly

Launcher Cable and Fiber Optic Assembly

Circuit Card Assembly

Canisters

Test Equipment

Power Supply Assembly

Transformer Assembly

Fiber Optic Junction Assembly

Launcher Fiber Optic Cables

1.1 LOCATION

Services will be required at shore sites, land-based test/tactical facilities, training commands shipyards, and aboard ships in-port and at-sea for the U.S.A., Allied Nations, and FMS customers. The ships and sites listed below include, but are not limited to, the major locations at which the work of this contract may be carried out:

Table 1

TICONDEROGA (CG 47) Class Cruisers

ARLEIGH BURKE (DDG 51) Class Destroyers

OLIVER HAZARD PERRY (FFG 7) Class Frigates

SAN ANTONIO (LPD 17) Class Amphibious Ships

ZUMWALT (DDG 1000) Class Destroyers

Japanese KONGO (DDG 173) and ATAGO (DDG 177) Class Destroyers

Spanish ALVARO DE BAZAN (F 100) Class Frigates

Norwegian FRIDTJOF NANSEN (F310) Class Frigates South Korean KING SEJONG THE GREAT (DDG 991) Class KDX-III Destroyers

Australian HOBART Class Air Warfare Destroyers

Other FMS Customer Sites and Ships

NSWC Port Hueneme, CA

Combat System Test Sites

US Naval Shipyards

US Naval Weapon Stations

Shore Sites, Depots, and Training Facilities

US Support Facilities Overseas

NIMITZ Class Aircraft Carriers

Other USN Surface Missile System Ships

US Naval Munitions Command Detachments

Self Defense Test Ship

White Sands Missile Range (WSMR)

Pacific Missile Range Facility (PMRF)

Future Frigates (FFG X)

Large Unmanned Surface Vehicle ( LUSV)

Table 1

CSCS Unit Dam Neck

CSCS Detachment West San Diego

Aegis Ashore (Romania and Poland)

Aegis Training and Readiness Center (ATRC) Dahlgren

Zumwalt Training Facility San Diego

2.0 APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

The contractor shall adhere to the following documents. All applicable tasking, processes, performance, execution, and documentation shall be IAW the most current revision of these documents. The specific reference documents shall be provided in the contract.

Table 2 Document Title No./Version

VLS MK 41 MODS 0/2/7/15/31 Technical Manuals

SW394-AF-MMO-000/VLS, REV 5

(with the upcoming ACN 6/A)

VLS, Cell Hatch Drive Linkage; Inspection and Adjustment Procedure

AVP-20140728-1J

VLS, Cell Hatch Adjustment Procedure AVP-20180501 MK 41 VLS Cell Hatch Overhaul Manual IMS – 4810-6692879-0019 REV E ACN 3 MK 41 VLS Deluge Valve Assembly Overhaul Manual

IMS-4810-5497337-3 REV L ACN 11M

PEO IWS 3.0 Memorandum, MK 41 VLS Deluge Valve Certification Program, May 29, 2018

Memorandum: 8391 Ser. IWS3/026

86-2D MK 41 VLS Standing Instruction 86-2D, "U.S.

Navy MK 41 VLS Personnel Certification Program", Require a certified Systems Maintenance Technician (SMT) card carrier for certain tasking, (latest version); (Submit document request to Contract Specialist identified in Section G, a copy of an approved DD Form 2345 must be submitted with request) 86-2D Ser IWS3/115 26 June 2015

Description, Operation, and Maintenance Handbook;

Magazine Sprinkling Systems

S9522-AA-HBK-010, rev 4

NAVSEA Drawing 7104280 Control Unit, Vertical Launch, Mark 235, REV B NAVSEA Drawing 6169951 VLS MK 41 MOD 0, REV H NAVSEA Drawing 6169961 VLS MK 41 MOD 2, REV D NAVSEA Drawing 6912335 VLS MK 41 MOD 7, REV A

NAVSEA Drawing 7104281 Vertical Launching System MK 41 MOD 15, REV B

Other reference documents may include:

Table 3

Document Title No./Version Human Systems Interface for Marine Systems ASTM-1166, REV 2021 Edition

Table 3 Document Title No./Version General Specification for Overhaul of Surface Navy Ships

NAVSEA S9AA0-AB-GSO-010, REV 4

General Specifications for Ships Most recent version at the time of award.

Standard General Guidelines for Electronic Equipment

MIL-HDBK-454B, REV B

Requirements for Welding and Brazing Procedure and Performance Qualification (Amend 002)

NAVSEA Technical Publication S9074-AQ-GIB- 010/248, Most recent version at the time of award.

Ordnance Pamphlet 4 (OP-4), REV 10 Electrical Workmanship Standards, Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Standard

4855.1 Through 4855.6, Most recent version at the

time of award.

Fabrication, Welding and Inspection of Ship Structures (Amend 002)

MIL-STD-1689A

Welded Joint Design MIL-STD-22D Shock Testing Requirements MIL-S-901D, REV D Mechanical Vibrations Shipboard Equipment MIL-STD-167-1 REV A Electromagnetic Interference Characteristics MIL-STD-461F, REV F Navy Occupational Safety and Health (NAVOSH) Program Manual

OPNAV Instruction 5100.23, REV E

Requirements for Nondestructive Testing Methods NAVSEA T9074-AS-GIB-010/271, Most recent version at the time of award.

American Welding Society Definitions, Terms and Definitions

AWS A3.0, Most recent version at the time of award.

Standard Methods of Mechanical Testing of Weld AWS B4.0, Most recent version at the time of award.

Safety Welding and Cutting AWS Z49.1, Most recent version at the time of award.

Requirements for Fabrication Welding and Inspection, and Casting Inspection and Repair for Machinery, Piping, and Pressure Vessels

NAVSEA Technical Publication S9074-AR-GIB- 010/278, Most recent version at the time of award.

Standards and Interpretations, Occupational Safety and Health Chapter

Occupational Safety and Health Chapter 1915.14,

1915.15 and 1915.16, Most recent version at the time of award.

NAVSEA Information Technology Standard Guidance, Version 99-1, April 99, Most recent version at the time of award.

Model for Quality Assurance in Design, Development, Production, Installation and Servicing

ISO-9001 Quality Systems, Most recent version at the time of award.

Model for Quality Assurance in Production, Installation and Servicing

ISO-9002 Quality Systems, Most recent version at the time of award.

Joint Fleet Maintenance Manual at www.submepp.navy.mil/jfmm/index.htm

COMFLTFORCOMINST 4790.3, REV A CH-2

Material Control Standard

NAVSEA 0948-LP-045-7010, Volume 1, Revision 3, Material Control Standard and Material Control Standard (Material Designators), Volume 2, Revision 2, dtd November 2005

NAVSEA Standard Items Most recent version at the time of award.

NSWCCD Program Office Alteration Quality Assurance Guide

Most recent version at the time of award.

3.0 REQUIREMENTS

3.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

(a) The contractor shall prepare a monthly personnel roster of individuals performing work on behalf of the Government. (CDRL A003)

(b) The contractor shall ensure that their personnel comply with all applicable Department of Defense (DOD), Department of Navy (DoN), NAVSEA and their Field Activities, and local Navy installation security instructions. The contractor shall comply with all policies, procedures and guidance issued by NAVSEA Field Activities, NAVAL Stations, Private Shipyards, remote sites or travel destinations, including proper check-in and check-out procedures of all contractor personnel occupying Government facilities or otherwise requiring physical access to NAVSEA Field Activities. Contractor shall submit their own Defense Information System for Security (DISS).

3.1.1 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS MANAGEMENT PROGRAM (HAZMAT/HAZWASTE) Report; The Contractor shall prepare a HAZMAT/HAZWASTE report for services. (CDRL A004)

3.1.2 The Contractor shall prepare Status Report/Monthly Training report for services. (CDRL A003)

3.1.3 The Contractor shall prepare a personnel roster for services. (CDRL A003)

3.1.4 The Contractor shall prepare an emergency muster report for services. (CDRL A003)

3.1.5 The Contractor shall prepare a funds and man-hours expenditure report for services. (CDRL A003)

3.1.6 The Contractor shall prepare an emergency action plan for services. (CDRL A003)

3.1.7 The Contractor shall prepare trip reports for all services provided under the Technical Instructions (TIs). (CDRL A003)

3.1.8 The Contractor shall prepare an accident/incident report associated to the services. (CDRL A003)

3.1.9 The Contractor shall prepare security list associated to the services. (CDRL A003)

3.1.10 IAW Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) M-5510.30, the Navy Personnel Security Program Manual (Chapter 6, Section 6-6, Paragraphs 2b and 2c), Executive Order 13467 of 30 June 2008, as well as Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12) and United States Office of Personnel Management Memorandum, Final Credentialing Standards for Issuing Personal Identity Verification Cards under HSPD-12 dated 31 July 2008, the Contractor shall ensure that all individuals performing work on behalf of the Government have a current, favorably adjudicated background investigation of the appropriate type to determine fitness to perform work on behalf of the Government as a Contractor employee, perform sensitive national security duties, or have access to classified information. A background investigation equivalent to the current Tier requirement and which is still in scope is acceptable.

3.1.11 Contract Status Reporting Electronic Cost Reporting and Financial Tracking (eCRAFT). (CDRL A003)

3.1.12 The Contractor SHALL upload the Contractor's Funds and Man-hour Expenditure Reports in the eCRAFT System and submit the Contract Status Report on the day and for the same timeframe. The Contractor submits an invoice into the Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) system. Compliance with this requirement is a material requirement of this contract. Failure to comply with this requirement may result in contract termination. (CDRL A003)

(a) The Contract Status Reports indicate the progress of work and the status of the program and of all assigned tasks. It informs the Government of existing or potential problem areas. (CDRL A003)

(CDRL A005)

(b) The Contractor's Funds and Man-hour Expenditure Report reports Contractor expenditures for labor, materials, travel, subcontractor usage, and other contract charges. (CDRL A003)

(1) Access:

eCRAFT: Reports are uploaded through the eCRAFT System Periodic Report Utility (EPRU). The EPRU spreadsheet and user manual can be obtained at: http://www.navsea.navy.mil/Home/Warfare- Centers/NUWC-Newport/Partnerships/Commercial-Contracts/Information-eCRAFT-/ under eCRAFT information. The eCRAFT e-mail address for report submission is: ECRAFT.nuwc.npt.fct@navy.mil. If you have problems uploading reports, please see the “Frequently Asked Questions” at the site address above. (CDRL A003)

(2) Submission and Acceptance/Rejection:

The contractor shall submit their reports on the same day and for the same timeframe the contractor submits an invoice in WAWF. The amounts shall be the same. eCRAFT acceptance/rejection shall be indicated by e-mail notification from eCRAFT. (CDRL A003)

3.1.13 The contractor will be developing, producing, analyzing, maintaining, transporting, storing, testing, or using critical information or indicators for this contract.

3.1.14 The contractor shall develop an Operational Security (OPSEC) Plan. The contractor is required to protect critical information associated with the contract to prevent unauthorized disclosure and shall observe OPSEC Requirements. See block 14 of the DOD Form 254. (CDRL A006)

3.1.15 The contractor shall comply with the Government Contracting Activity (GCA) or facilities OPSEC program instructions, guidance and contribute to organization-level OPSEC training and awareness programs while performing aboard designated government sites and facilities. Ensure you read NSWCPHDINST 3432.1C, updating NSWCPHDINST 3070.2 series for OPSEC requirements.

3.1.16 The contractor shall include OPSEC as part of its ongoing training and awareness program and take all required activity OPSEC training. The contractor shall protect identified critical information, sensitive unclassified information and activities, which, if divulged, could further compromise classified or sensitive information or operations, or degrade the planning and execution of operations performed in support of the mission. Specific OPSEC requirements will be delineated on the DD Form 254.

This document is unclassified, however, the classification of the work to be performed under this Agreement requires access to secure areas or classified information up to and including secret;

security classification guidance and security requirements will be identified per the attached Contract Security Classification Specification, DD Form 254. In the event a contract requires revisions, updates or changes to security requirements, the DD Form 254 will be revised.

Trust Worthy Statement: IAW SECNAV M-5510.30, the Navy Personnel Security Program Manual (Chapter 6, Section 6-6, Paragraphs 2b and 2c), Executive Order 13467 of 30 June 2008, as well as Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12) and United States Office of Personnel Management Memorandum, Final Credentialing Standards for Issuing Personal Identity Verification Cards under HSPD-12 dated 31 July 2008, the Contractor shall ensure that all individuals performing work on behalf of the Government have a current, favorably adjudicated background investigation of the appropriate type to determine fitness to perform work on behalf of the Government as a Contractor employee, perform sensitive national security duties, or have access to classified information. A background investigation equivalent to the current Tier requirement and which is still in scope is acceptable.

3.1.17 The contractor shall provide the Government unlimited rights in any data generated under this contract. Government rights in software produced under this contract are defined in the special works clause. If the contractor wishes to convey intellectual property rights less than those specified here then the data/software must be identified, and disclosed to the contracting officer as soon as possible.

The Government reserves the right to use, reproduce and distribute such data, as it deems necessary.

3.2 SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

3.2.1 MK 41 VLS Life Cycle ISEA Support

3.2.1.1 Administrative, technical, and engineering services

The contractor shall provide engineering, technical, and administrative services to NSWC PHD, related to the MK 41 VLS on design development and testing, technology insertion, performance specifications, performance and data analysis, systems integration, installation support, computer programming and software engineering, Integrated Product Support (IPS) document preparation and system training development, and on-site technical support.

3.2.1.2 Resources

The contractor shall provide all required resources including tools, consumable materials, and qualified personnel.

3.2.1.3 MK 41 VLS hardware and support systems

The contractor shall perform evaluations, removal/installation, overhauls/repairs, and component/system testing on MK 41 VLS hardware and support systems IAW MK 41 drawings, procedures, and technical manuals. (CDRL A005)

3.2.1.4 Qualified Supervision

The ISEA support services performed under this contract shall be conducted by, or under the supervision of, a certified MK 41 VLS SMT or TD.

3.2.2 MK 41 VLS Latch Rod Adjustment

3.2.2.1 Inspections and adjustments include anti-intrusion latch contact area, cell hatch seal compression, and limited settings. At the completion of these inspections and adjustments, cell hatch timing will be performed. Installation and testing shall be done IAW AVP-20140728-1J; Cell Hatch Drive Linkage Inspection and Adjustment. Contractor shall provide data collection from the Latch Rod Adjustments to support Module Mechanical and Electronics investigations applicable to new construction hulls.

(CDRL A007)

3.2.2.2 The contractor shall provide the necessary facilities, equipment, materials, parts, and personnel resources to efficiently and effectively accomplish installations.

3.2.2.3 The contractor shall plan and coordinate the use of facilities, equipment, materials, parts, and personnel resources necessary to efficiently and effectively accomplish installations.

3.2.2.4 The contractor shall partner with the Government for pre-installation site surveys/ship checks on designated ships and develop a detailed installation schedule detailing the installation, testing, and checkout phases of the effort. (CDRL A008)

3.2.2.5 The contractor shall review and compare applicable SCDs, ORDALTs, SHIPALTs, MACHALTs, TEMPALTs, and AERs or working plans for each ship class for compliance with existing Installation Control Drawings (ICDs) and recommend changes. Include findings and recommendations in the Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M). (CDRL A009)

3.2.2.6 This requirement shall be conducted by, or under the supervision of, a certified MK 41 VLS SMT or

TD.

3.2.2.7 The contractor shall conduct ship checks, if necessary, prior to the start of work for each Ship and maintain a projected work schedule.

3.2.2.8 The contractor shall attend required ship production meetings, provide minutes and maintain a continuous dialogue with the local program coordinator or port engineer. (CDRL A010)

3.2.2.9 The contractor shall procure and provide transportation, staging, and security for all materials/parts required of any task/installation. The contractor will notify the appropriate Project Manager of any material/parts shortages. (CDRL A011)

3.2.3 MK 41 VLS Cell and Uptake Hatch Refurbishment

3.2.3.1 Cell hatch refurbishment procedure involves disassembly, inspection, cleaning and painting, and reassembly and touch up. The cell hatches are disassembled and the major components that are considered reusable are inspected, cleaned, and painted. The cell hatches are then reassembled and touched up. All actions are completed IAW 4810-6692849-0019 Rev E ACN 3; MK 41 VLS Cell Hatch Overhaul Manual. Cell hatch refurbishment is in support of the DDG new construction shipbuilding program.

3.2.3.2 The contractor shall provide the necessary facilities, equipment, materials, parts, and personnel resources to efficiently and effectively accomplish installations.

3.2.3.3 The contractor shall plan and coordinate the use of facilities, equipment, materials, parts, and personnel resources necessary to efficiently and effectively accomplish installations.

3.2.3.4 The contractor shall conduct pre-installation site surveys/ship checks on designated ships and develop a detailed installation schedule detailing the installation, testing, and check-out phases of the effort.

(CDRL A012)

3.2.3.5 The contractor shall review and compare applicable SCDs, ORDALTs, SHIPALTs, MACHALTs, TEMPALTs, and AERs or working plans for each ship class for compliance with existing ICDs and recommend changes. Include findings and recommendations in the POA&M.(CDRL A013)

3.2.3.6 This requirement shall be conducted by, or under the supervision of, a certified MK 41 VLS SMT or

TD.

3.2.3.7 The contractor shall conduct ship checks, if necessary, prior to the start of work for each ship and maintain a projected work schedule.(CDRL A014)

3.2.3.8 The contractor shall attend required ship production meetings, provide minutes, and maintain a continuous dialogue with the local program coordinator or port engineer. (CDRL A015)

3.2.3.9 The contractor shall procure and provide transportation, staging, and security for all materials/parts required of any task/installation. The contractor will notify the appropriate Project Manager of any material/parts shortages. (CDRL A016)

3.2.4 MK 41 VLS Deluge Valve Overhaul

3.2.4.1 The contractor shall perform deluge valve overhaul which includes the testing, repairing, upgrading, and certifying deluge valve assemblies. All actions shall be completed IAW MK 41 VLS DELUGE

VALVE ASSEMBLY OVERHAUL MANUAL IMS – 4810-5497337-3 REV L CAN-5M.

3.2.4.2 The contractor shall plan and coordinate the use of facilities, equipment, materials, parts, and personnel resources necessary to efficiently and effectively accomplish installations.

3.2.4.3 The contractor shall conduct pre-overhaul site surveys/ship checks on designated ships and develop an overhaul schedule detailing the assessment, disassembly, inspection and cleaning, first stage and armature testing and measurement, assembly, pre- and post-overhaul tests, and post-testing final assembly. (CDRL A017)

3.2.4.4 This requirement shall be conducted by, or under the supervision of, a certified MK 41 VLS SMT or

TD.

3.2.4.5 The contractor shall comply with MK 41 VLS Deluge Valve Certification Program of 29 May 2018, an established certification program, in order to ensure MK 41 VLS Deluge Valve Assemblies are being properly inspected and overhauled. Each deluge valve overhaul site is mandated to maintain qualified personnel, inspected annually, and certified by NSWC PHD.

3.2.4.6 The contractor shall conduct ship checks, if necessary, prior to the start of work for each ship and maintain a projected work schedule. (CDRL A017)

3.2.4.7 The contractor shall attend required ship production meetings, provide minutes, and maintain a continuous dialogue with the local program coordinator or port engineer. (CDRL A015)

3.2.4.8 The contractor shall procure and provide transportation, staging, and security for all materials/parts required of any task/installation. The contractor will notify the appropriate Project Manager of any material/parts shortages.

3.2.5 MK 41 VLS Hardware Fabrication Upgrading and Testing

3.2.5.1 Contractor shall upgrade, inspect, test, and deliver, including packing and shipping IAM items.

3.2.5.2 MK 41 VLS hardware IAW the TDP. Hardware includes:

NG-2 LCU

LSEQ Assembly Deluge Valve and Hose Assembly VLS Module Test Station Cell Hatch Test Stand Assembly Valve Impregnation Machine Cable Assemblies Circuit Card Assemblies MK 41 VLS Cell Hatch Refurbishment MK 41 Canisters MK 41 VLS Test Equipment Power supply assemblies Launcher transformer assemblies Launcher fiber optic junction boxes Launcher fiber optic cables Launcher Motor Control Panels Launcher ATE Launcher relay assemblies LSEQ LRUs Launcher PPS LRUs Launcher MCP LRUs Launcher LCU LRUs

3.2.5.3 The contractor shall provide all required materials, parts, and resources including tools and qualified personnel.

3.2.5.4 The contractor shall perform the tasks listed in 3.2.5.1 in contractor facilities.

3.2.5.5 The contractor shall Package and Transport IAW equipment drawings or best commercial practices.

Shipping locations include:

Norfolk, VA San Diego, CA Mayport, FL Pearl Harbor, HI

Ventura, CA Port Hueneme, CA Minneapolis, MN Baltimore, MD Bridgeport, NJ Seattle, WA

3.2.5.6 The contractor shall be certified in all the most recent version of standards required to fabricate, upgrade, inspect, and test MK 41 VLS hardware at time of award.

3.2.5.7 This requirement shall be conducted by, or under the supervision of, a certified MK 41 VLS System Maintenance SMT or TD.

3.2.6 MK 41 VLS Component Refurbishment and Testing

3.2.6.1 The contractor shall repair or refurbish Government furnished valves, including hydraulically operated valves, HP air reducing manifolds, and chilled water solenoid valves, to return components to “A” condition. Valves will need to be packaged and shipped IAW 3.3.3 commercial vendor packaging requirements. (CDRL A018)

3.2.6.2 The contractor shall perform applicable hydraulic, pneumatic, and operational testing.

3.2.6.3 The contractor shall provide integrated logistics, materials, and staging support for all contractor furnished material/equipment (CFM/CFE) and Government furnished material/equipment

(GFM/GFE).

3.2.6.4 Packaging and transportation IAW equipment drawing or best commercial practices. Shipping locations include:

Baltimore, MD Bridgeport, NJ Charleston, SC China Lake, CA Dahlgren, VA Dam Neck, VA Earle, NJ Keyport, WA Mayport, FL Minneapolis, MN Norfolk, VA Pearl Harbor, HI Port Hueneme, CA San Diego, CA Seal Beach, CA Seattle, WA Ventura, CA Washington DC White Sands, NM Yorktown, VA Sydney, Australia Manama, Bahrain Seoul, South Korea Naples, Italy Oslo, Norway Gdansk, Poland Bucharest, Romania Yokosuka, Japan

Rota, Spain

3.2.5.1 This requirement shall be conducted by, or under the supervision of, a certified MK 41 VLS SMT or

TD.

3.3 TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

The contractor may be required to travel from the primary performance location when supporting this requirement. The estimated number of trips is 72.

3.3.1 Travel in support of this requirement is anticipated to include, but may not be limited to, the following alternate performance locations:

Table 4

CONUS/

OCONUS

Origin Destination Number of Days Per Trip

Number of Trips

Number of Travelers Per

Trip

CONUS

Contractor Facility

Baltimore, MD 35 days 1 2

CONUS

Contractor Facility

Baltimore, MD 28 days 1 1

CONUS

Contractor Facility

Bridgeport, NJ 35 days 1 2

CONUS

Contractor Facility

Bridgeport, NJ 28 days 1 1

CONUS

Contractor Facility

Charleston, SC 35 days 1 2

CONUS

Contractor Facility

Charleston, SC 28 days 1 1

CONUS

Contractor Facility

China Lake, CA

35 days 1 2

CONUS

Contractor Facility

China Lake, CA

28 days 1 1

CONUS

Contractor Facility

Dahlgren, VA 28 days 1 1

CONUS

Contractor Facility

Dam Neck, VA 35 days 1 2

CONUS

Contractor Facility

Dam Neck, VA 28 days 1 1

CONUS

Contractor Facility

Earle, NJ 35 days 1 2

CONUS

Contractor Facility

Earle, NJ 28 days 1 1

CONUS

Contractor Facility

Keyport, WA 35 days 1 2

CONUS

Contractor Facility

Keyport, WA 28 days 1 1

CONUS

Contractor Facility

Mayport, FL 35 days 1 2

CONUS

Contractor Facility

Mayport, FL 28 days 1 1

CONUS

Contractor Facility

Minneapolis, MN

35 days 1 2

CONUS

Contractor Facility

Minneapolis, MN

28 days 1 1

Table 4

CONUS/

OCONUS

Origin Destination Number of Days Per Trip

Number of Trips

Number of Travelers Per

Trip

CONUS

Contractor Facility

Norfolk, VA 35 days 5 2

CONUS

Contractor Facility

Norfolk, VA 28 days 5 1

OCONUS

Contractor Facility

Pearl Harbor, HI

35 days 1 2

OCONUS

Contractor Facility

Pearl Harbor, HI

28 days 1 1

CONUS

Contractor Facility

Port Hueneme, CA

3 days 4 2

CONUS

Contractor Facility

San Diego, CA 35 days 2 2

CONUS

Contractor Facility

San Diego, CA 28 days 2 1

CONUS

Contractor Facility

Seal Beach, CA

35 days 1 2

CONUS

Contractor Facility

Seal Beach, CA

28 days 1 1

CONUS

Contractor Facility

Seattle, WA 35 days 1 2

CONUS

Contractor Facility

Seattle, WA 28 days 1 1

CONUS

Contractor Facility

Ventura, CA 35 days 1 2

CONUS

Contractor Facility

Ventura, CA 28 days 1 1

CONUS

Contractor Facility

Washington

DC

3 days 4 2

CONUS

Contractor Facility

White Sands, NM

35 days 1 2

CONUS

Contractor Facility

White Sands, NM

28 days 1 1

CONUS

Contractor Facility

Yorktown VA 28 days 1 1

CONUS

Contractor Facility

Yorktown, VA 35 days 1 2

OCONUS

Contractor Facility

Sydney, Australia

35 days 1 2

OCONUS

Contractor Facility

Sydney, Australia

28 days 1 1

OCONUS

Contractor Facility

Manama, Bahrain

35 days 1 2

OCONUS

Contractor Facility

Manama, Bahrain

35 days 1 1

OCONUS

Contractor Facility

Seoul, South Korea

35 days 1 2

OCONUS

Contractor Facility

Seoul, South Korea

28 days 1 1

Table 4

CONUS/

OCONUS

Origin Destination Number of Days Per Trip

Number of Trips

Number of Travelers Per

Trip

OCONUS

Contractor Facility

Naples Italy 28 days 1 1

OCONUS

Contractor Facility

Naples, Italy 35 days 1 2

OCONUS

Contractor Facility

Oslo, Norway 35 days 1 2

OCONUS

Contractor Facility

Oslo, Norway 28 days 1 1

OCONUS

Contractor Facility

Gdansk, Poland

35 days 1 2

OCONUS

Contractor Facility

Gdansk, Poland

28 days 1 1

OCONUS

Contractor Facility

Bucharest, Romania

35 days 1 2

OCONUS

Contractor Facility

Rota, Spain 28 days 1 2

OCONUS

Contractor Facility

Rota, Spain 35 days 1 1

OCONUS

Contractor Facility

Yokosuka, Japan

35 days 1 2

OCONUS

Contractor Facility

Yokosuka, Japan

28 days 1 1

The number of times the contractor may be required to travel to each location above may vary as program requirements dictate the numbers of trips and types of personnel traveling shall be limited to the minimum required to accomplish work requirements. All travel requirements will be approved by the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) and Contracting Officer via a TI. Before initiating any travel, the contractor(s) shall submit a detailed and fully burdened estimate that includes the number of employees traveling, their expected travel costs for airfare, lodging, per diem, rental car, taxi/mileage, and any other costs or actions requiring approval. The travel estimate shall be submitted to the COR and Contract Specialist. Actual costs, resulting from the performance of travel requirements, shall be reported as part of the contractor’s monthly status report. The reportable cost shall also be traceable to the contractor’s invoice.

All travel shall be conducted IAW FAR 31.205-46, Travel Costs, and B-231-H001 Travel Cost-Alt I, NAVSEA and shall be pre-approved by the Procuring Contracting Officer (PCO) and COR. The contractor will be authorized travel expenses and will be reimbursed for its reasonable actual travel costs IAW FAR 31.205-46. The contractor shall submit travel reports IAW DI-MGMT-81943.

The current “maximum per diem” rates are set forth in the (i) Federal Travel Regulations for travel in the Continental United States; (ii) Joint Travel Regulations for Overseas Non-Foreign areas (e.g., Alaska, Hawaii, Guam, Puerto Rico, etc.); and (iii) Department of State (DOS) prescribed rates for foreign overseas locations.

APPENDIX A – DELIVERABLES

CDRL Title Paragraph #

A001 TDP - The Contractor will disclose in the appropriate TDP package any data that the Government does not have unlimited rights or Government purpose rights.

1.0

A002

TDP Labor, Materials & Resources - The contractor shall provide all required labor, materials, and resources to upgrade, inspect, test, and deliver, including packing and shipping VLS hardware IAW the TDP.

1.0

A003

Contracting Officer’s Management Report- indicates the progress of work and the status of the program and of all assigned tasks. It informs the Government of existing or potential problem areas. Emergency Muster Report, Emergency Action Plan for Services, accident report shall prepare a monthly personnel roster of individuals performing work on behalf of the Government. Services provided, security list and training. The reporting period shall be within 30 calendar days after effective date of the contract. Subsequent reports shall be submitted monthly thereafter, not later than the 10th day of the reporting month.

3.1 (a); 3.1.2 - 3.1.9; 3.1.11; 3.1.12 (a) (b);

3.1.12 (1) (2)

A004 HAZMAT/HAZWASTE Waste Report 3.1.1

A005

Hardware and Support Systems Report - The Contractor shall submit their reports on the same day and for the same timeframe the Contractor submits an invoice in WAWF.

The amounts shall be the same. ECRAFT acceptance/rejection shall be indicated by e-mail notification from eCRAFT. This report will include evaluations, removal/installation, overhauls/repairs, and component/system testing.

3.1.12 (a); 3.2.1.3

A006 Upon contract award, within the first sixty (60) days, The Contractor shall develop an OPSEC Plan.

3.1.14

A007

Latch Rod Adjustment - The contractor shall perform evaluations, removal/installation, overhauls/repairs, and component/system testing on MK 41 VLS hardware and support systems IAW MK 41 drawings, procedures, and technical manuals.

3.2.2.1

A008

Latch Rod Site Pre-Installation Engineering Plan - The contractor shall conduct pre-installation site surveys/ship checks on designated ships and develop a detailed installation schedule detailing the installation, testing, and checkout phases of the effort.

3.2.2.4

A009

Latch Rod Installation Control Drawing Review - The contractor shall review and compare applicable SCDs, ORDALTs, SHIPALTs, MACHALTs, TEMPALTs, and AERs or working plans for each ship class for compliance with existing ICDs and recommend changes. Include findings and recommendations in the POA&M.

3.2.2.5

A010

Latch Rod Production Meeting Minutes - The contractor shall attend required ship production meetings, provide minutes and maintain a continuous dialogue with the local program coordinator or port engineer.

3.2.2.8

A011 Latch Rod Procure Materials/Parts Staging - The contractor will notify the appropriate Project Manager of any material/parts shortages.

3.2.2.9

A012

Cell & Uptake Hatch Refurbishment - Installation Plan Report - The contractor shall conduct pre-installation site surveys/ship checks on designated ships and develop a detailed installation schedule detailing the installation, testing, and check-out phases of the effort.

3.2.3.4

A013

Cell and Uptake Hatch Refurbishment - Review ICDs Reports - The contractor shall review and compare applicable SCDs, ORDALTs, SHIPALTs, MACHALTs, TEMPALTs, and AERs or working plans for each ship class for compliance with existing ICDs and recommend changes. Include findings and recommendations in the POA&M.

3.2.3.5

A014

Cell and Uptake Hatch Refurbishment - Pre-installation Site Surveys/Ship Checks Report -The contractor shall conduct ship checks, if necessary, prior to the start of work for each ship and maintain a projected work schedule.

3.2.3.7

A015

Cell and Uptake Hatch Refurbishment, Ship Production Meetings Reports - The contractor shall attend required ship production meetings, provide minutes, and maintain a continuous dialogue with the local program coordinator or port engineer.

3.2.3.8

A016

Cell and Uptake Hatch Refurbishment, Materials/Parts Staging Report - The contractor shall procure and provide transportation, staging, and security for all materials/parts required of any task/installation. The contractor will notify the appropriate Project Manager of any material/parts shortages.

3.2.3.9

A017

Deluge Valve Overhaul, Pre-Overhaul Site Surveys and Ship Checks -The contractor shall conduct pre-overhaul site surveys/ship checks on designated ships and develop an overhaul schedule detailing the assessment, disassembly, inspection and cleaning, first stage and armature testing and measurement, assembly, pre- and post-overhaul tests, and post-testing final assembly

3.2.4.3; 3.2.4.6

A018

Component Refurbishment and Testing Report - The contractor shall repair or refurbish Government furnished valves, including hydraulically operated valves, HP air reducing manifolds, and chilled water solenoid valves, to return components to “A” condition. Valves will need to be packaged and shipped IAW commercial vendor packaging requirements.

3.2.6.1

APPENDIX B – ACRONYMS

Acronym Definition

CAD Computer Aided Design

CDRL Contract Data Requirements List

COM Consortium Owned Material

CONUS Continental United States

COR Circular of Requirements; Contracting Officer’s Representative

COTS Commercial Off-The-Shelf

CSCS Center for Surface Combat Systems

DISS Defense Information Security System

DOD Department of Defense

DoN Department of the Navy

ECP Engineering Change Proposal

FI Fleet Interface

FMS Foreign Military Sales

GOE Government Owned Equipment

GOM Government Owned Materials

HAZCOMM Hazardous Communication

HAZMAT Hazardous Material

HAZWASTE Hazardous Waste

HSPD Homeland Security Presidential Directive

IAW In Accordance With

ILMF Intermediate Level Maintenance Facility

IPS Integrated Product Support (formerly ILS)

ISEA In-Service Engineering Agent

MBES Model Based Engineering Support

MBPS Model Based Product Support

MP&T Manpower, Personnel, and Training

MTC Missile Test Cell

NAVSEA Naval Sea Systems Command

NSPO NATO Sea sparrow Project Office

MBES Model Based Engineering Support

MBPS Model Based Product Support

MP&T Manpower, Personnel, and Training

MTC Missile Test Cell

NSPO NATO Sea sparrow Project Office

NSWC Naval Surface Warfare Center

NSWC PHD Naval Surface Warfare Center Port Hueneme Division

OCONUS Outside CONUS

OIS Ordnance Information System

OPM Office of Personnel Management

ORDALT Ordnance Alteration

PEO IWS Program Executive Office for Integrated Warfare Systems

PMRF Pacific Missile Range Facility

PMS Planned Maintenance System

PT/NACLC Position of Trust National Agency Check with Inquiries

PT/SSBI Position of Trust Single Scope Background Investigation

SCD Ship Change Document

SDTS Self Defense Test Ship

SDP Software Development Plan

SIPRNET Secret Internet Protocol Router Network

SM Standard Missile

SOP Standard Operating Procedure

T&E Test and Evaluation

TDP Technical Data Package

TI Technical Instruction

TMINS Tech Manual Identification Numbering System

TOR Technical Operational Requirement

WSI Weapon System Integration

SECTION J - LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS

LIST OF ATTACHMENTS

The following document(s), exhibit(s), and other attachment(s) form a part of this contract:

Attachment Number File Name Description Exhibit A CDRLs & DIDs Contract Data Requirements A001 through A018 with corresponding Data Item Descriptions

J-2 Attachment J-2 Contract Security Specification (DD Form 254)

Contract Security Specification (DD Form 254)

J-3 Reserved Reserved JS-4 Attachment JS-4 – Staffing Plan Staffing Plan JS-5 Attachment JS-5 – Cost Summary

Workbook Cost Summary Workbook

JS-6 Attachment JS-6 – BLS BLS

J-7 Attachment J-7 – SCA Wage Determination

SCA Wage Determination

JS-8 Attachment JS-8 – DCAA Rate Check Form

DCAA Rate Check Form

J-9 Attachment J-9 - QASP QASP

Note: JS attachments are for solicitation purposes only and will be deleted at time of award. In addition to the documents listed above, the successful Offeror’s accepted/approved Subcontracting Plan and portions of the proposal may be incorporated at contract award.

SECTION L - INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND NOTICES TO BIDDERS

INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

PART A GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

1.0 GENERAL

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

1.2 The Offeror is required to submit a proposal that is sufficiently detailed and complete to fully demonstrate an understanding of, and compliance with, all of the requirements of the solicitation.

Proposals shall contain only material directly related to this acquisition. The Offeror’s proposal shall be based on the requirements contained in this solicitation (including those documents, exhibits, and other attachments to the solicitation identified in Section J). Offerors shall submit a proposal encompassing all of the line items listed in Section B of this solicitation. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS

OR CONFORM TO ALL REQUIREMENTS OUTLINED IN THIS SOLICITATION MAY RESULT

IN REJECTION OF THE OFFEROR’S PROPOSAL.

1.3 Proposals must contain a complete description of all pertinent aspects of the effort proposed by the Offeror. Offerors shall not assume that previously submitted data or prior experience presumed to be known to the Government (e.g., previous projects performed for the Government) will be considered as part of the proposal.

1.4 General statements such as, “the Offeror understands,” “the Offeror can or will comply with the requirements,” “standard procedures will be used,” “well-known techniques will be used,” or statements which merely paraphrase the solicitation in whole or in part do not constitute compliance with the requirements for proposal content. Discussions of each topic in the proposal shall exhibit continuity and logical progression.

1.5 All proposals must be UNCLASSIFIED.

1.6 Offerors may submit comments and questions regarding solicitation requirements to the Contract Specialist via email.

1.7 The Specifications/Official Government Documents package is not required for proposals. The Government will not send any controlled documents or drawings to Offerors.

2.0 PROPOSAL FORMAT AND ORGANIZATION

2.1 Written proposals must be formatted using Times New Roman, 12-point, normal font (no reduction permitted), single-spaced with one-inch margins all around, and formatted for standard 8.5 X 11-inch paper. All pages shall be numbered with section and page numbers. Tables and graphs shall contain no smaller than 10-point font. Spreadsheets shall contain unlocked and intact formulas used to calculate any aspect of the proposal. Spreadsheets provided without intact formulas are unacceptable and may render an Offeror’s proposal ineligible for award.

2.2 Proposal material shall be presented on double-sided pages only and in a single column on each page IAW FAR 52.204-4. Each double-sided page counts as two pages.

2.3 The Offeror will provide one complete copy of the proposal to the Procuring Contracting Officer (PCO) as electronic files fully compatible with Microsoft Office and the latest Adobe Acrobat reader. The Offeror will ensure that the Price/Cost Volume is provided on a separate electronic file. Each electronic file is to be labeled for content and the Offeror’s name.

2.4 The offer shall contain all pertinent information in sufficient detail to conduct an effective evaluation.

The information shall be organized as follows:

A. Volume 1 – Technical Capabilities and Experience

B. Volume 2 – Management Approach

C. Volume 3 – Past Performance

D. Volume 4 – Price/Cost, Cover Letter, Standard Form 33, Requirements of Section B, Requirements of Section K, and Confirmation of VETS-4212 Report(s) Filing as follows:

iii. A Cover Letter containing the requirements at FAR 52.215-1(c)(2) and the following information:

1. Date of Cover Letter

2. Solicitation Number

3. Company Name

4. Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code and Unique Entity ID number

5. Physical address

6. Mailing address, if different from the physical address

7. Company point of contact (POC), telephone and fax number, email address

8. Name of Contract Administration Office (if available)

9. Statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions, and provisions included in the solicitation and furnish any or all services and items upon which prices are offered

10. Date of the submission

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