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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

The purpose of this amendment is to remove clause L-219-H001, add L-215-H004 and update the language in section L&M.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 08-Jul-2021

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 N6426721Q6009

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

30-Jun-2021

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

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

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

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

or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE

RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN

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

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

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

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

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

CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

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

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

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

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

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

10A. MOD. OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

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

6. ISSUED BY

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

07-Jul-2021

CODE

NAVAL SURFACE WARFARE CENTER CORONA DIV.

1999 FOURTH STREET BLDG 510

NORCO CA 92860

N64267 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

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SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION C - DESCRIPTIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS

The following have been modified:

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

Performance Work Statement (PWS) Innovative Solutions Education Services

1. INTRODUCTION

The Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) Warfare Center Divisions (WFCs), which include Naval Surface

Warfare Centers (NSWC) Carderock, Panama City and Naval Undersea Warfare Centers (NUWC) Keyport and

Newport are the Navy's principal research, development, test and evaluation (RDT&E), analysis and assessment activities for ship and submarine platform and machinery technology for surface combat systems, ordnance, mines, and strategic systems products and support. Engagement with Academia in science, mathematics, engineering and business is extremely important in the WFC’s ability to accomplish its mission.

2. BACKGROUND

NAVSEA (WFC) Divisions are responsible for developing innovative solutions to challenging problems in an era that is characterized by increased complexity, interdependence, uncertainty and an unprecedented rate of technological changes. Information and technologies is constantly evolving. Advanced digital and analytical capabilities are critical to making real time decisions. NAVSEA WFC’s have a requirement to acquire the latest information, research and technologies, data and analytics for existing and emerging technologies in support of its mission that is readily available from academia. The intent is to revitalize and enhance Science and Technology

(S&T) and Research and Development (R&D) practices and to spur innovation in the applications of these technology fields to Navy challenges. The term “academia” for the purpose of this contract, shall include any accredited university, college or institution of higher education.

3. SCOPE

The contractor shall make available its conferences, videos, databases, articles, and faculty members/leading subject matter experts (SMEs) pertaining to but not limited to:

a. Surface, Undersea, Expeditionary, Mine, and Electronic Warfare

b. engineering and computer science disciplines,

c. mathematics & economics

d. physical and biological sciences

e. management

f. New trends in innovation

g. Other emerging technologies

4. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

Not Applicable.

5. REQUIREMENTS

The Contractor shall provide information, conferences, videos, data bases and faculty experts related to the areas identified in Section 3 above.

5.1 Conferences and Events

In accordance with its annual published public offering of faculty/researcher content conferences and events, the

Contractor shall make admission free of charge to the WFC Divisions those offerings. The contractor shall host a minimum of 10-12 such conferences, symposia, research workshops and/or executive briefings annually. These events shall be held at the Contractor’s facilities or as identified in its annual published public offering allowing for admission of no more than 50 attendees from all combined WFC Division personnel unless venue capacity is limited. Events that are co-sponsored with other academia partners (Universities, Colleges, Educational Institutions) shall be available at a discounted admission cost.

Examples of a conference include the annual Research and Development (RD) and Information and Communication

Technologies (ICT) conferences, among other more narrowly focused events.

5.2 Video Archive

The contractor shall provide video archive via web access. At a minimum the video archive shall contain:

a. On-line video presentations serving as digital records of presentations from past conferences, workshops and events

b. Abstracts from past conferences, workshops and events

c. Biographical materials related to authors and presenters from past conferences, workshops and events

d. Documentation/material presented at conference events covered under task 5.1 above, including but not limited to conference agendas and powerpoint presentations.

The items called out in the section above shall provide information related to:

a. A wide breadth of technical areas, including but not limited to Surface, Undersea, Expeditionary, Mine, and

Electronic Warfare, other emerging technologies, engineering and computer science disciplines, mathematics, economics, physical and biological sciences, management, and new trends in innovation.

Digital information shall be available 24 hours per day during the contract period. Digital archives shall be unlimited (time and quantity) and made available through academia website.

5.3 Web Based Database

The contractor shall provide web-based research database via web access. At a minimum the web-based database shall contain:

a. Proof and details regarding faculty/research staff expertise

b. Research projects contain abstracts

c. Hyperlinks to faculty-maintained web pages

The items called out in the section above shall provide information related to:

a. Surface, Undersea, Expeditionary, Mine, and Electronic Warfare

b. engineering and computer science disciplines,

c. mathematics & economics

d. physical and biological sciences

e. management

f. New trends in innovation

g. Other emerging technologies

Web based database shall be available 24 hours per day during the contract period. Access Database shall be unlimited. This database provides a way for NAVSEA WFC’s to explore research, connect with faculty members/SMEs and to identify emerging technologies that might affect technical areas of interest.

5.4 Academic Coordinator Engagements/Interactions:

The Contractor shall designate an “Academic Coordinator (AC)” who shall serve as the central point of contact between the contractor and its Faculty members/staff and the WFC designated “Technical Coordinator (TC)” on all administrative and technical matters related to the PWS.

The Contractor AC shall ensure that the WFC TC receives its published offerings of conferences and events on an annual basis. The Contractor AC shall review and consider Government Furnished Information (GFI) for future annual conferences and events as identified by the WFC TC.

The Contractor AC shall introduce those WFC personnel identified by the WFC TC to respective Faculty members/SMEs based on their area of expertise for the purpose of establishing connections to facilitate knowledge sharing, problem solving and leverage innovation on emerging scientific advances in areas identified in 3.0. These introductions arranged by the Contractor AC shall take place as face to face meetings at either contractor facility or government facility or as a teleconference as appropriate. The Contractor AC shall ensure a minimum of 400 hours annually (approximately 33 hours/monthly) per WFC site are available for these engagements and interactions.

Engagements and interactions shall be unclassified.

Examples of Engagement/Interaction include: WFC personnel require better understanding of quantum physics.

Faculty members are considered experts in this area. Engagement is a discussion to share knowledge and understanding of quantum physics. The results of engagement/interaction is better understanding of quantum physics.

Deliverable: The contractor shall provide a quarterly status report of the engagement/interactions held in accordance with CDRL A001.

Standard: Deliverables are organized, timely and accurate.

6. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY

The Government will make available the GFI identified below for use by the contractor in the performance of this contract.

6.1 Government Furnished Material

Not Applicable.

6.2 Government Furnished Equipment

Not Applicable.

6.3 Government Furnished Information

NAVSEA WFC Knowledge Points Overview and Definition Package

NAVSEA WFC Long Range R&D Plan

7. DELIVERABLES

The contractor shall provide deliverable as described in the PWS Task 5.4 and corresponding CDRL A001. Format and delivery schedule for deliverables shall be outlined in CDRL.

Number Name A001 Status Report

SECTION J - LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS

SOLICITATION ATTACHMENT(S)

The following documents, exhibits, and other attachments form a part of this contract:

Exhibit A Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL)

- A001

Attachment 1 Quote Spreadsheet

SECTION L - INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND NOTICES TO BIDDERS

The following have been added by full text:

L-215-H004 INSTRUCTIONS FOR PRICING OF CONTRACT DATA REQUIREMENTS LIST (NAVSEA)

(OCT 2018)

(a) The Offeror shall complete the “Price Group” (Block 17) and “Estimated Total Price” (Block 18) of each data item on the Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) of this solicitation using the following instructions:

(1) Block 17. Use the specified price group defined below in developing estimated prices for each data item on the DD Form 1423:

(a) Group I. Definition – Data which is not otherwise essential to the offeror’s performance of the primary contracted effort (production, development, testing, and administration) but which is required by DD Form 1423.

(i) Estimated Price – Costs to be included under Group I are those applicable to preparing and assembling the data item in conformance with Government requirements, and the administration and other expenses related to reproducing and delivering such data items to the Government.

(b) Group II. Definition – Data which is essential to the performance of the primary contracted effort but the offeror is required to perform additional work to conform to Government requirements with regard to depth of content, format, frequency of submittal, preparation, control, or quality of the data item.

(i) Estimated Price – Costs to be included under Group II are those incurred over and above the cost of the essential data item without conforming to Government requirements, and the administration and other expenses related to reproducing and delivering such data items to the Government.

(c) Group III. Definition – Data which the offeror must develop for his internal use in performance of the primary contracted effort and does not require any substantial change to conform to Government requirements with regard to depth of content, format, frequency of submittal, preparation, control, or quality of the data item.

(i) Estimated Price – Costs to be included under Group III are the administrative and other expenses related to reproducing and delivering such data items to the Government.

(d) Group IV. Definition – Data which is developed by the contractor as part of his normal operating procedures and his effort in supplying these data to the Government is minimal.

(i) Estimated Price – Group IV items should normally be shown on the DD Form 1423 at no cost.

(2) Block 18. For each data item, enter an amount equal to that portion of the total price which is estimated to be attributable to the production or development for the Government of that item of data. The estimated data prices shall be developed only from those costs which will be incurred as a direct result of the requirement to supply the data, over and above those costs which would otherwise be incurred in performance of the contract if no data were required. The entry “N/C” for “no charge” will be acceptable. The estimated price shall not include any amount for rights in data. The Government’s rights to use the data shall be governed by the pertinent provisions of the contract.

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INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

INSTRUCTIONS FOR QUOTATIONS

1. The Offeror shall submit a completed SF-1449. Quotes shall be submitted to Eugene Shin at

Eugene.Shin@navy.mil within the response date of as indicted in block 8 of the SF 1449.

2. Point of contact, CAGE Code, and DUNS number

3. Quote submission indicates acceptance of all terms and conditions set forth herein.

4. Quote must be valid for 60 days.

5. Offerors shall submit the following information for evaluation in accordance with Section M:

a. Technical/Quality: the ability to meet technical specifications. The Offeror is to provide all information and data required to conduct a thorough and complete technical evaluation. The information and data should be sufficient in detail to provide the technical evaluator with a clear understanding that the Offeror is capable of performing the minimum requirements of the contract.

b. Time of Delivery. The Offeror must indicate the ability to meet or exceed the schedule set forth in Section F.

c. Pricing Information. The Offeror must indicate the prices for all CLINs on the SF1449.

The following have been deleted:

L-219-H001 SUBMISSION OF SMALL BUSINESS

SUBCONTRACTING PLAN (NAVSEA) (JAN 2021)

JAN 2021

SECTION M - EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD

M-215-H004 BASIS OF AWARD (NAVSEA) (DEC 2018)

BASIS OF AWARD

The Method of Award is Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA).

Technical/Quality Factor

The Government will conduct a technical evaluation to determine whether or not the proposed services meet or exceed the Government’s requirement. The assessment of this will be based on the completeness and effectiveness of the Offeror’s technical approach in terms of addressing the requirements of the RFQ. Requirements that are omitted or insufficiently addressed may result in an overall rating of “unacceptable”. Schedule will be considered a subfactor of technical/quality. The Government will evaluate the Offeror’s ability to meet or exceed the

Governments delivery requirements. Unless the Offeror indicates otherwise the Government will assume the Offeror will meet the schedule as stipulated in Section F of the RFQ.

Quote will be evaluated on an acceptable/unacceptable basis and assigned one of the following ratings.

Rating Description

Acceptable Quote meets the minimum requirements of the solicitation and specifications.

Unacceptable Quote does not meet the minimum requirements of the solicitation and specification.

The Government will determine if the contractor’s quote is acceptable or unacceptable based on the requirements of the specifications identified in this RFQ.

Evaluated Price

The Government will evaluate price based on the total price of all CLINs. Analysis will be performed by one or more of the of the techniques listed at FAR 15.404-1 to ensure a fair and reasonable price.

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