N6449820R0002-0004.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

Please see page 2 for the details of the amendment.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

L 1 7

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 05-Dec-2019

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 N6449820R0002

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

12-Nov-2019

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 1 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

05-Dec-2019

CODE

NAVAL SURFACE WARFARE CENTER PHILA

CODE 0232, KELLY NOLAN

267-990-6183, KELLY.M.NOLAN@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:

N6449820R0002

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION B - SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES

The following have been added by full text:

AMENDMENT 0004

This amendment is being issued to answer the following questions below.

Question 23: Section 2.2 states that for the electronic proposal, no photos and graphics are allowed. Section 3.2.1.4, #2 states that the offeror shall provide pictures of the shops to be utilized to demonstrate the shops collectively meet requirements in the SOW. Can it be assumed that photos are allowed but must not be printed in the electronic version?

Answer 23: Section 2.2 is amended to include only photos and graphics to be allowed for Section 3.2.1.4.

All other terms and conditions remain the same.

The following have been deleted:

AMENDMENT 0003

SECTION L - INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND NOTICES TO BIDDERS

The following have been modified:

INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

1.0 GENERAL

The estimated date of the contract award for proposal purposes only is approximately 150 days after solicitation closing.

Definitions:

A “subcontractor” includes any person or entity other than the prime contractor (e.g., consultants, temporary purchased labor, or firms) who will furnish or furnishes any effort in connection with this prospective contract award.

A “major subcontractor” is considered to be any entity proposed to perform 30% or more of the total proposed contract value for the purposes of this solicitation.

Offerors shall submit questions requesting clarification of solicitation requirements via email to the Contract Specialist, Kelly Nolan, kelly.m.nolan@navy.mil and copy the Procurement Contracting Officer (PCO), Dustin Bordelon, dustin.bordelon@navy.mil. Offerors should submit all questions within seven (7) calendar days after solicitation issuance, as time may not permit responses to questions received after that date to be prepared and issued prior to the receipt of proposals.

2.0 INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMISSION OF OFFERS

2.1 Proposals must be submitted electronically via the no later than the date and time specified on page 1 block 9 of the RFP via email to kelly.m.nolan@navy.mil. Offerors must comply with the detailed instructions for the format and content of the proposal. Proposals that do not comply with the detailed instructions for the format and content of the proposal may be considered incomplete and may render the offeror ineligible for award. The Government requires a minimum of 180 calendar days’ acceptance period.

2.2 Proposal format: In order to maximize efficiency and minimize the time for proposal evaluation, it is required that all offerors submit their proposals in accordance with the format and content specified.

Responses must be in the exact order and numbered per the specific factors identified in paragraph 3.2 below. The electronic proposal shall be prepared with:

ꞏ Microsoft Word software ꞏ No hyperlinks ꞏ All files named with the file extension .doc or .docx or .pdf

Additionally, the electronic proposal shall be prepared so that, if it is printed, the proposal meets the following format requirements:

ꞏ 8.5 x 11 inch paper ꞏ Single-spaced typed lines ꞏ No photos and graphics are allowed (except for Section 3.2.1.4) ꞏ Tables are allowed to enable organization of correlated information. Text font within the tables may be 10-point, 11-point, or 12-point Times New Roman ꞏ 1 inch margins ꞏ 12-point Times New Roman Font in text ꞏ Page limits identified in Section 3.2 shall not be exceeded.

2.3 Proposal Page Numbers and Limits.

A page is defined as one sheet of paper with typing on one side. When information is contained on both sides of a single sheet of paper it will be counted as two pages and shall be numbered accordingly. Partial pages count as a full page. Foldouts may be used for diagrams, charts, or graphic material only that could not be depicted otherwise on standard 8-1/2” by 11” paper. Foldouts shall fold from left to right (sideways), shall not exceed 11” by 17” and shall count as two pages.

Specific page limitations are provided below in Section 2.4. Pages that exceed the page count limit will not be evaluated by the Government. If the proposal exceeds the identified page limit, the Government will remove all pages exceeding the specified page count. Blank pages must contain only material pertinent to the page heading and marked "Intentionally Left Blank." Index pages and Tabs are required and shall be cross-referenced to the TOC.

All pages within a page limited volume shall be consecutively numbered, starting at page one, and shall not exceed the page limitation.

The following are not included in the page limitations:

a. Title/Cover pages

b. Tables of Contents

c. Glossaries of abbreviations and acronyms

d. Subcontracting/Teaming/Consulting Agreements, letters of intent for key personnel

e. Proposal Cross-Reference Tables

f. Past Performance References

g. Resumes

h. OCI Mitigation Plan

i. Section J Attachments

2.4 Proposal Organization.

The proposal shall contain three (3) separate volumes with page limits identified as follows:

Volume Contents Original Electronic

/Soft Copies

Page Limits

I. PROPOSAL DOCUMENTS 1 1 None

II FACTOR 1 – TECHNICAL 1 1 25

Subfactor 1A – Key Personnel - - *

Subfactor 1B – Corporate Experience - - *

Subfactor 1C – Build/Test Facility - - *

III. FACTOR 2 - PAST PERFORMANCE - - 5

There are no page limitations for any of the documents listed in Section 2.3, a-i.

3.0 PROPOSAL CONTENT

3.1 Offer. The completion and submission to the Government of an offer shall indicate the offeror's agreement to the terms and conditions in this solicitation. The offer should consist of the following:

3.1.1 Cover Letter that:

ꞏ identifies all enclosures being transmitted as part of the proposal;

ꞏ references the solicitation number;

ꞏ acknowledges that it transmits an offer in response to the solicitation;

ꞏ states proposal validity through 180 days (minimum) after RFP closing;

ꞏ identifies the offeror’s Contractor and Government Entity (CAGE) code;

ꞏ specifies the email address for the Contracting Point of Contact.

3.2 TECHNICAL PROPOSAL

The technical proposal should be written so that management and engineering oriented personnel can make a thorough evaluation and arrive at a sound determination as to whether the proposal meets the requirements of this solicitation. To this end, the technical proposal shall be so specific, detailed and complete as to clearly and fully demonstrate that the prospective contractor has a thorough understanding of the technical requirements contained in Section C of this solicitation.

Statements such as "the offeror understands," "will comply with the statement of work," "standard procedures will be employed,” "well known techniques will be used" and general paraphrasing of the statement of work are considered inadequate.

Information concerning labor allocations and categories, materials, equipment and any information of interest to Technical reviewers, as applicable, shall be contained in the technical proposal in sufficient detail so that the offeror's understanding of the scope of the work and ability to meet requirements may be adequately evaluated. The technical proposal shall be page numbered, contain a table of contents, be organized in the order specified for technical factors below, and shall address in detail the information identified below.

It is noted that volumes II and III shall not exceed thirty (30) pages in length.

EVALUATION FACTORS:

FACTOR 1 – TECHNICAL (Section 3.2.1)

SUBFACTOR 1A – Key Personnel

SUBFACTOR 1B - Corporate Experience

SUBFACTOR 1C – Build/Test Facility

FACTOR 2 – PAST PERFORMANCE (Section 3.2.2)

3.2.1 – FACTOR 1 – TECHNICAL

The Technical Proposal shall contain sufficient information to enable Government personnel to make a thorough evaluation and arrive at a sound determination as to whether the technical proposal demonstrates the offerors ability to understand and comply with the solicitation’s requirements. The technical proposal shall be specific, detailed and complete.

3.2.1.1 SUBFACTOR 1A – KEY PERSONNEL

1. Offerors shall include a resume for each “Key Personnel” labor category in the quantity specified in Section C. In the event that Section C fails to specify the exact quantity of resumes, the Offerors should include a resume for the number of individuals that would be required to perform the entire level of effort for each Key Personnel category. (A level of effort of 1920 labor hours per man year shall be utilized.) The resume shall include relevant qualifications, background and experience with submarine life support systems and/or ship auxiliary systems in sufficient detail to demonstrate the capability of such personnel to accomplish the requirements outlined in the SOW.

2. The work history of each key person should contain experience directly related to the tasks and functions he/she is intended to perform under the proposed contract. Offerors shall indicate limitations on the availability of any proposed personnel, if any. If the individual is not currently employed by the offeror, include a signed letter of intent. Only contingency hires with “letters of intent” will be considered in the evaluation. If the offeror is not the incumbent, a proposed plan to hire incumbent personnel is not acceptable without “letters of intent”.

3. Resumes shall contain the following:

a. Labor Category

b. Name

c. Current Employer

d. Education/Experience

e. Level of Current Security Clearance

f. Directly Related Work Experience (list each relevant job title, the inclusive dates of employment

(month/year), the employer, and a brief synopsis for each job listed on how this experience is directly related to the SOW.)

4. Each Resume Length: Maximum – 2 pages (Letters of Intent are not included in the 2-page limit for Resumes)

5. A signed “letter of intent” shall be submitted for all proposed key personnel who are not currently employed by the Offeror or a proposed subcontractor. Only contingency hires with “letters of intent” will be considered in the evaluation. For follow-on efforts where the Offeror is not the current Task Order holder, a proposed plan to hire the current Task Order holder personnel is not acceptable without “letters of intent”.

Resumes for subcontractors proposed as key personnel shall be included in this section, with the present company affiliation clearly identified. All of the requirements of this section shall apply to the use of subcontractor personnel, as well as the Prime Contractor’s personnel.

Key Personnel – The qualifications and resume quantity requirements for the KEY LABOR CATEGORIES are specified in Section C. Minimum qualifications for KEY LABOR CATEGORIES may also be specified.

3.2.1.3 SUBFACTOR 1B - CORPORATE EXPERIENCE

1. Offerors shall provide information on its corporate experience with submarine life support and/or ship auxiliary systems that is the same or similar to the requirements described in the Statement of Work (SOW). Offerors should demonstrate performance of work of the same or similar magnitude, complexity, technological field, and period of performance relative to the services to be furnished under this solicitation. Offerors should demonstrate experience with complex auxiliary systems with multiple fluid systems, software-based control systems, and ship systems interfaces as well as familiarity with US Navy welding and acoustics requirements.

2. The information provided should include examples of experience obtained under previous contracts within the past five (5) years, and the contractor is required to provide the following information for each such contract:

a. Contract Number

b. Customer/Agency

c. Contracting Officer and Technical Point of Contact (names with current addresses and phone numbers.

d. Contract Type

e. Contract Price

f. Period of Performance

g. Contract Deliverables

h. A description of the type of work performed under the contract, particularly noting (by reference to SOW paragraph number) work performed under the reference contract that is identical or similar to work required under the SOW for the proposed contract (contained in Section C of the solicitation).

3. Offerors shall not provide more than five (5) contract examples.

3.2.1.4 SUBFACTOR 1C – BUILD/TEST FACILITY

Offerors shall demonstrate that they possess or have the ability to obtain facilities and equipment to perform all tasking as required in the Statement of Work. The offeror shall submit with its proposal the following information to demonstrate that its facility meets the statement of work requirements:

1. Submit the specific address and location of its facility/facilities to be utilized during the performance period.

2. Provide a list of shops/functions for each proposed facility/facilities. In addition, the offeror shall provide a capability statement and pictures of the shops to be utilized to demonstrate that the shops collectively meet the requirements of the Statement of Work, including capability to generate and maintain all ACRU interfacing fluid systems per Technical and Qualifications Requirements Document (TQRD) paragraphs 3.2.1.5, basic machine shop capability, welding capability, and Information Technology (IT) infrastructure to view and edit 3D CAD models and troubleshoot and edit software.

3. Offerors shall demonstrate diversity, flexibility, ability to fully support build and test, and ability to recover from unforeseen issues relative to the services to be furnished under this solicitation.

3.2.2 FACTOR 2 – PAST PERFORMANCE

The Government will evaluate the Past Performance of the Prime offeror and major subcontractors. The past performance evaluation factor assesses the degree of confidence the Government has in an Offeror’s ability to supply products and services that meet users’ needs, based on a demonstrated record of performance.

List up to five (5) relevant contracts performed within the last 5 years, whether completed or not, including Federal, State and Local Government and private sector contracts.

For evaluation of Past Performance the Government may use information from any sources available to it including, but not limited to, the Past Performance Information Retrieval System (PPIRS), Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System (FAPIIS), Electronic Subcontract Reporting System (eSRS), or other databases. The Government may review other relevant past performance information from other sources or conduct questionnaires tailored to the circumstances of the acquisition. Offerors should provide relevant past performance information for similar or related work under contracts completed during the last five years.

Each offeror has the opportunity to provide in its proposal any information regarding its past performance of contracts similar to the Government's requirement that it would like the Government to consider. Such information may be in the nature of additional information to that which the Government has readily available, or which is already included in PPIRS or other databases, or which the offeror considers essential to the Government's evaluation or explanatory information of substandard or poor performance and the corrective actions taken to prevent a recurrence. The Government reserves the right to verify statements and representations made in an offeror's proposal. The offeror may include Federal, State and Local Government and private sector contracts.

Offerors should provide the following information:

1. Contract Number

2. Customer/Agency

3. Contracting Officer and Technical Point of Contact (names and telephone numbers)

4. Brief description of the scope of work

5. Contract type

6. Award Price

7. Total Labor-Hours of Effort

8. Period of Performance

9. Contract Deliverables

10. Schedule Compliance

To obtain information, the Government may contact the points of contact listed by offerors, however the Government is not required to contact the points of contact provided by offerors and may limit the number of references it decides to contact. The Government is also free to contact references other than those provided by the offeror to evaluate past performance of offerors.

In the event the Navy cannot obtain adequate past performance information from PPIRS regarding a particular offeror, the Navy may review other relevant past performance information from sources other than those identified by the offeror. If the offeror intends to use subcontractors, the past performance of major subcontractors may also be evaluated.

(End of Summary of Changes)