AMENDMENT_21.pdf

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

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

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

30-105-04EXCEPTION TO SF 30

APPROVED BY OIRM 11-84

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

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

See Summary of Changes

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

1 5

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 12-Feb-2018

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 N64498-18-R-0003

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

23-Oct-2017

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

12-Feb-2018

CODE

NAVAL SURFACE WARFARE CENTER PHILA

CODE 02311, ANTHONY RICCIARDI

215-897-1494, ANTHONY.RICCIARDI@NAVY.MIL

5001 SOUTH BROAD STREET

PHILADELPHIA PA 19112

N64498 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

N64498-18-R-0003

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

The following items are applicable to this modification:

SUMMARY OF CHANGES (REVISED)

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

1) The purpose of the subject amendment is to provide the following questions and answers, changes to sections C, L and M as follows and added clause 52.246-11:

Questions and Answers:

1. Given the overall magnitude and broad scope of the solicitation and its pricing requirements, please confirm that Clause 5252.237-9106 (A) Substitution of Personnel-Key and Non-Key (PD-H05) (MAY 2017) as incorporated in Section H through Amendment 20 is applicable in execution against the resultant contract’s task order proposals and not the IDIQ proposal. These measurements would be most relevant at the task order level considering it is unknown at this time the specific labor mixes, locality, or levels of expertise that may be necessary to successfully execute against each task order’s unique statement of work.

- It applies to both the IDIQ award as well as the resultant task orders.

2. In reference to Section H Clause 5252.237-9106 (A) Substitution of Personnel-Key and Non-Key (PD-H05) (May 2017) (NSWCPD) bullet c, will the evaluation of the proposed substitution(s) be determined on an individual basis or at an aggregate level based on the average rates by labor category?

- Individual basis.

3. Amendment 20 revised HQ L-2-0003 and the DD254 to raise the Facility Security Clearance from CONFIDENTIAL to SECRET, requiring the proposer to have “… a facility clearance issued by the Defense Security Service at the SECRET level.” Does this apply only to the Cage Code by whom the contract is held, or by all locations proposed where work will be executed as identified in Paragraph 9.1?

- All locations where work will be performed.

4. In the new Section L, Factor 2: Quality Assurance paragraph 2, the Government requests the Prime Contractor to provide “the QMS Manual (Level 1) and QMS procedures (Level 2) that have been submitted to a NAVSEA QMS Acceptance Authority or appropriate directorate to receive its QMS acceptance letter as referenced in Paragraph 1 above.”

Additionally, the new Section M, Factor 2: Quality Assurance paragraph 2, “The Offeror’s QMS manual (Level 1) and QMS procedures (Level 2) relevant to the requirements of the Solicitation, including the SOW…”However, under the revised SOW paragraph 4.3.2 (third bullet), the Government requests that the contractor “submit its QMS specific work procedures (Level 3) relevant to the requirements of the solicitation….” By Section L, offeror’s are to submit the quality manual and procedures submitted for QMS acceptance by NAVSEA. This manual and supporting procedures define the procedures and processes for workmanship and quality standards for work performed under task orders.

What additional documentation is expected by the Level 3 reference in the SOW?

‐ Level 3 Procedures are all work instructions, technical instructions, and process control procedure (PCP) that fall outside of level 1 and level 2 procedures.

Can the Government clarify the apparent discrepancy in the level procedures called out in the SOW?

- Level 1 procedure(s) are your manual/procedures mirroring ISO 9001:2015 with written general guidelines. Level 2 are Operating Procedures or Quality Pages/Procedures which provide granular instructions and/or procedures detailing the roles and responsibilities specified in your QMS procedures. Level 3 Procedures are all work instructions, technical instructions, and process control procedure (PCP) that fall outside of level 1 and level 2 procedures.

5. Can the Government explain the difference between QMS Manual (Level 1) and QMS Procedures (Level 2) approved by Acceptance Authority and QAP?

- Level 1 procedure(s) and Level 2 procedures to your QMS in this solicitation is the same as a QAP. The QAP has been removed from Sections L & M of the solicitation.

6. Exactly what do you expect to see for “Include All quality standards, practices, instructions, resources, and specifications”? The SOW of work referred to in this requirement is very general in nature. With hundreds of installations and requirements, it is not possible to write a QA Plan for each instance that is required by the wording. Please clarify.

- See the answer to question 5.

7. "FACTOR 2- QUALITY ASSURANCE

2. QMS Manual (Level 1) and QMS Procedures (Level 2) The Prime Contractor shall provide the QMS manual (Level 1) and QMS procedures (Level 2) that have been submitted to a NAVSEA QMS Acceptance Authority or appropriate directorate to receive its QMS acceptance letter as referenced in Paragraph 1 above."

Question: We have already included our QMS Manual (Level 1) in its entirety which includes a listing of the QMS procedures (Level 2). We have 25 QMS procedures each with multiple pages. Is it the government's intent that a copy of each procedure be provided with our proposal or is a list of the current procedures sufficient?

- The Government's intent is that a copy of each Level 2 procedure be included when submitting proposal.

A listing of level 2 procedures will not be sufficient.

8. Amendment 20 changes to Sections L&M for FACTOR 2, Item #3 Quality Assurance Plan (QAP) provides additional instructions and evaluation criteria for the QAP with respect to quality standards, practices, instructions, resources and specifications. It also requires discussion of Quality Objectives and methods of measurement.

Question - Request additional 2 pages be added to page count to allow offerors to sufficiently address these additional instructions and evaluation criteria?

‐ That is fine.

SECTION C - DESCRIPTIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS

Section 4.3.2 has been revised as follows:

STATEMENT OF WORK

4.3 Quality Assurance

4.3.1 The Contractor shall remain 100 percent responsible for adherence to QA Plan requirements.

The Contractor will maintain this system at no cost to the Government and submit all updates to the NSWCPD Program Manager immediately for his/her concurrence prior to start of installation.

The prime Contractor is responsible for auditing and certifying that all consultants, Subcontractors, and suppliers are in compliance with these quality requirements.

4.3.2 The Contractor shall:

- Maintain a Quality Management System (QMS) in accordance with ASQ/ANSI/ISO 9001:2015 standards per Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) QMS Acceptance Authority or appropriate directorate requirements. All QMS packages are required to adhere to applicable NAVSEA Technical Specification 9090-310 and NAVSEA Standard Item 009-04 requirements.

- Notify NSWCPD’s Quality Department in writing when any changes are made to the QMS that may affect work defined in accordance with NAVSEA Technical Specification 9090-310.

- Submit its QMS Level 3 specific work procedures relevant to the requirements of the Solicitation, including the SOW at the Task Order level (i.e. welding, etc.).

SECTION I - CONTRACT CLAUSES

The following have been added by full text:

52.246-11 HIGHER-LEVEL CONTRACT QUALITY REQUIREMENT (DEC 2014)

(a) The Contractor shall comply with the higher-level quality standard(s) listed below.

Title Number Date Tailoring

Quality Management Systems Requirements ASQ/ANSI/ISO 9001:2015 October

N/A

(b) The Contractor shall include applicable requirements of the higher-level quality standard(s) listed in paragraph

(a) of this clause and the requirement to flow down such standards, as applicable, to lower-tier subcontracts, in--

(1) Any subcontract for critical and complex items (see 46.203(b) and (c)); or

(2) When the technical requirements of a subcontract require--

(i) Control of such things as design, work operations, in-process control, testing, and inspection; or

(ii) Attention to such factors as organization, planning, work instructions, documentation control, and advanced metrology.

(End of clause)

SECTION L - INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND NOTICES TO BIDDERS

Factor 2 Quality Assurance of PD-L01 has been revised as follows:

PROPOSAL PREPARATION

Section L - Instructions, Conditions and Notices to Bidders

PD-L01 PROPOSAL PREPARATION REQUIREMENT (NSWCPD)

FACTOR 2 – QUALITY ASSURANCE

1. Quality Management System (QMS) Acceptance Letter

The Prime Contractor must demonstrate that it currently has obtained, or has completed its submission to obtain, a QMS acceptance letter meeting the requirements of ASQ/ANSI/ISO 9001:2015 from a Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) QMS Acceptance Authority or appropriate directorate. The Prime Contractor shall provide a copy of the QMS acceptance letter which shall have an authorization date of less than three (3) years from the date of proposal submission, or provide evidence of the Prime Contractor’s submission to be granted a QMS acceptance letter.

2. QMS Level 1 and Level 2 Procedures

The Prime Contractor shall provide the QMS Level 1 and Level 2 procedures that have been submitted to a NAVSEA QMS Acceptance Authority or appropriate directorate to receive its QMS acceptance letter as referenced in Paragraph 1 above.

These documents are excluded from the 130 page count limit.

SECTION M - EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD

Factor 2 Quality Assurance of PD-M01 has been revised as follows:

BASIS FOR AWARD

Section M - Evaluation Factors for Award

PD M01 EVALUATION OF PROPOSALS (OCT 2003) (NSWCPD)

FACTOR 2: QUALITY ASSURANCE

The Offeror must meet all two (2) requirements stated in Section L, Factor 2: Quality Assurance, in order to be rated “Acceptable” for the Quality Assurance factor.

1. Quality Management System (QMS) Acceptance Letter

The Offeror’s proposal will be evaluated based on the Prime Contractor demonstrating that it currently holds a QMS acceptance letter meeting the requirements of ASQ/ANSI/ISO 9001:2015 from an authorized Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) QMS Acceptance Authority or appropriate directorate and is dated less than three (3) years from the date of proposal submission, or completed its submission to obtain the required QMS acceptance letter.

2. QMS Level 1 and Level 2 Procedures

The Offeror’s QMS Level 1 and Level 2 procedures relevant to the requirements of the Solicitation, including the SOW will be evaluated based on whether their content meets the requirements of ASQ/ANSI/ISO 9001:2015, NAVSEA Technical Specification 9090-310, and NAVSEA Standard Item 009-04.

These documents are excluded from the 130 page count limit.

2) All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

(End of Summary of Changes)