N64498.20.R.4013.AMENDMENT.0002.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

The purpose of this amendment is to (1) provide answ ers to questions received in response to the soliciation and (2) amend Section L to provide additional information regarding receipt of electronic proposals through DoD SAFE as hand delivery of proposals is not possible at this time due to the on-going COVID-19 pandemic. All other terms of the solicitation remain unchanged.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 7

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 08-Jun-2020

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 N6449820R4013

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

12-May-2020

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

08-Jun-2020

CODE

NAVAL SURFACE WARFARE CENTER PHILA

CODE 023, BRANDON MORMELLO

215-897-2065, BRANDON.MORMELLO@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:

N6449820R4013

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

The following items are applicable to this modification:

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

AMENDMENT 0002

The purpose of this Amendment is to:

1. Answer the following questions:

Q1.) Is Zip Cloud an authorized transmittal method. If not, is there a preferred method of uploading large digital files that may not go through our Exchange Server?

A1.) No, the transmittal method for proposals shall be via DoD Safe as hand delivery of proposals is not possible at this time due to the on-going COVID-19 pandemic. Please refer to Section L – Content of Proposals – L.2.2. DOD SAFE is a large file transfer application up to 8GB that allows the transfer of files that are typically too large to transfer via email.

Q2.) The solicitation states in L.3.1.1 6(g) that "The Offeror shall either (i) reference the most recent date that the Offeror's cognizant Defense Contract Audit Agency has determined the acceptability of the Offeror's accounting system and include a copy of the determination as an attachment to the cover letter, or (ii) reference the most recent date that the Offeror’s cognizant Administrative Contracting Officer (ACO) has determined the adequacy of the Offeror’s accounting system and include a copy of the ACO’s determination letter as an attachment to the cover letter" DCAA has stated they will not schedule an inspection without an award. Can you comment on this?”

A2.) Please refer to the amended Section L 3.1.1 (6) below.

2. Amend Section L as follows;

SECTION L - INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND NOTICES TO BIDDERS

The following have been modified:

INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

CONTENT OF PROPOSALS

L.1 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

The Offeror shall submit all information required by this RFP and in the same format as outlined herein. Failure to comply with the requirements of the RFP may result in the Offeror being removed from consideration for award.

The Government does not assume the duty to search for data to cure problems it finds in proposals. Proposals shall be sufficiently detailed to enable Government evaluation board members to make a thorough evaluation and to arrive at a sound determination as to whether or not the prospective Offeror has a thorough understanding of the requirements and associated risks and is able, willing, and competent to devote the resources necessary to meet the requirements.

Cost/Pricing information should only be present in the Cost/Price Volume.

No classified information shall be provided in any volume.

The projected award date/ start date for the contract(s) resulting from this solicitation is 01 November 2020.

L.1.2. SUBMISSION OF QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS

Offerors may submit questions, concerns, or request clarification of any aspect of this solicitation electronically as follows:

TO: brandon.mormello@navy.mil CC: john.stefano@navy.mil;

SUBJECT LINE: Question (insert name of Offeror) N64498-20-R-4013

The questions should include the page number and paragraph number or identifier which pertains to the Offeror’s question. Questions received without this information may not be answered. The deadline for receipt of questions is ten (10) days after date of solicitation issuance. Although every effort will be made, the Government makes no guarantee that questions received after this deadline will be answered. Acknowledgement of receipt of questions will not be made.

L.1.3. SOLICITATION CHANGES

Any changes or additional information (responses to questions, amendments, etc.) related to the solicitation will be made available only through the following website: https://beta.sam.gov/. If this solicitation is amended, all terms and conditions that are not amended remain unchanged. Offerors shall provide proposals in response to any and all amendments to this solicitation by the date and time specified in the amendment(s). The cover letter /transmittal letter shall acknowledge receipt/response to the amendment version).

L.2. PROPOSAL FORMAT

Proposals shall be prepared on standard 8-1/2” by 11’ paper, set at single-spaced with 1” width spacing, 0” left and right indent and a single blank line before and after each paragraph. The font shall be Times New Roman with a font size of 12 throughout the document.

The Offeror’s company name, the solicitation number and the date of the proposal shall appear at the top of each page. Each page shall contain a footer that includes, at a minimum, the volume number, page number and, if applicable, restrictive legend (see FAR 52.215-1(e) (2)).

The Non-Cost/Price Volumes of a Proposal shall not contain any reference to cost/price. They shall be written so that Government personnel evaluating the proposal can arrive at a sound determination as to whether the proposal meets the requirements of this solicitation. To this end, the proposal shall be specific, detailed and complete as to clearly and fully demonstrate that the prospective Contractor has a clear understanding of the technical requirements contained in Section C of this solicitation. Statements such as "the Offeror understands", "will comply with the Performance Work Statement," "standard procedures will be employed"; "well known techniques will be used" and general paraphrasing of the Performance Work Statement are considered inadequate.

L.2.1. 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 Table L.3. 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." 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:

Title/Cover pages Tables of Contents Glossaries of abbreviations and acronyms Subcontracting/Teaming/Consulting Agreements, letters of intent for key personnel Past Performance References Resumes OCI Mitigation Plan Quality Assurance Plan Section J Attachments Small Business Subcontracting Plans & Small Business Participation Commitment Document Proposal Adequacy Checklist (DFARS 252.205-7009)

L.2.2 PROPOSAL ELECTRONIC FORMAT AND SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Hand Delivery of Proposals Due to ongoing restrictions resulting from the global COVID-19 pandemic, hand delivery of proposals is not possible at this time to the Naval Surface Warfare Center Philadelphia.

Electronic Delivery of Proposals via DoD SAFE Utilization of DoD SAFE at https://safe.apps.mil/ is required for electronic proposal submissions. DoD SAFE supports individual file sizes up to 8GB. Browsers recommended are: Firefox, Chrome and, Edge. Internet Explorer is not recommended. Please note that Internet Explorer limits uploads to 2GB.When offers are submitted via DoD SAFE, the Government will receive an automated message stating that a file has been “Dropped-Off.” An offer uploaded (“Dropped-Off”) to DoD SAFE is considered to be timely when this automatic system-generated notification email is received by the designated Contracting Officer prior to the due date/time set for receipt of offers.

Late submissions will be treated IAW FAR 52.212-1(f) or 52.215-1(c)(3)(ii)(A).

In order to submit a proposal via DoD SAFE:

(1) The Contractor shall send a request to the following email addresses John.Stefano@navy.mil and Brandon.Mormello@navy.mil stating their intent to submit a proposal and shall include in that request a valid email address(es).

(2) Within 2 business days from the date of the request, the Contractor will receive a link via email allowing them to upload/“Drop-Off” a proposal in DoD SAFE. The Contractor has 14 days from receipt of the email to “Drop-Off” their proposal in DoD SAFE. Offerors are reminded to be mindful of the due date/time set for receipt of offers.

(3) It is recommended that each offeror keep a screen shot of the DoD SAFE page showing that the “Drop-Off” has been completed for their records.

The DoD SAFE site is located here: https://safe.apps.mil Additional information on DoD SAFE from the DON CIO:

https://www.doncio.navy.mil/ContentView.aspx?ID=12719

L.3. PROPOSAL CONTENT AND ORGANIZATION

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

Volume Contents Original Electronic/S oft

Copies

Page Limits

I. PROPOSAL DOCUMENTS 1 1 None

II. FACTOR 1 - TECHNICAL 1 1 30

Subfactor A – Design and Performance Characteristics _ _ _

Subfactor B – Test Plan for First Article Testing _ _ _

Subfactor C – Quality Management System _ _ _

III. FACTOR 2 - TOTAL EVALUATED PRICE 1 1 None

L.3.1. VOLUME I: PROPOSAL DOCUMENTS

This volume is the Offeror’s contractual commitment, complete in every respect and ready for acceptance by the Government.

L.3.1.1 TRANSMITTAL/COVER LETTER

The Offeror’s proposal shall include a transmittal letter on the Offeror’s letterhead signed by an executive of the company who possesses authority to contractually bind the Offeror. The letter shall provide the name, title, phone number and e-mail address of the Offeror’s principal point of contact for the solicitation and identify those individuals authorized to negotiate with the Government and contractually bind the Offeror. The letter shall include the following information:

1. Reference the RFP number and acknowledge that it transmits an offer in response to the requirements as stated in the solicitation,

2. Identify all attachments and enclosures being transmitted as part of the response to the RFP,

3. List all subcontractors identified in the Offeror’s proposal

4. Shall state that the proposal is made without qualification or exception to any terms and conditions appearing in the solicitation; or if the Offeror takes any exceptions to solicitation, provide a full explanation. Each exception shall be referenced to the applicable paragraph or contract line item number.

Any exceptions made, and not clearly delineated here will not be considered or accepted. Any material exceptions to the RFP may render the proposal unacceptable and ineligible for award.

5. Statement that the proposal is valid for at least 180 calendar days after the date established for receipt of offers.

6. Provide the following information pertaining to the Offeror:

a. Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) number

b. Data Universal Numbering System (DUNs) Number

c. Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN)

d. Address(es) of the location(s) at which the Offeror intends to perform the proposed effort

e. Name, address and telephone number of the cognizant Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA), audit office

f. Name, address and telephone number of the cognizant Defense Contract Management Agency

(DCMA) office

g. If no Organizational Conflict of Interest exists, then the Offeror shall clearly state this in its cover letter

h. Names, titles, phone numbers and electronic addresses of persons authorized to negotiate on the

Offeror’s behalf with the Government in connection with this solicitation.

7. If the proposal contains a “contractor team arrangement” as defined in FAR 9.601, provide information that describes the contractor team arrangement to include any information that will help the Government understand the contractor team arrangement purpose and benefit.

L.3.2 VOLUME II: FACTOR 1 – TECHNICAL

L.3.2.1 SUBFACTOR A – DESIGN & PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS

Offerors shall provide documentation which clearly demonstrates that their proposed design and performance characteristics are in accordance with the Government’s specification as cited in Section C “Specification/Statement of Work” of this solicitation. This may include a narrative description, drawings, schematics, etc. that provide the physical and performance attributes of each LED fixture, including external dimensions, weight, power draw in each operating mode, electrical interface, light output characteristics, materials, and all other relevant information to ensure fixture design meets the requirements of MIL-DTL-16377 and Section C “Specification/Statement of Work” of this solicitation.

L.3.2.2 SUBFACTOR B – TEST PLAN FOR FIRST ARTICLE TESTING

Offerors shall provide a narrative which details their plan for accomplishing all the testing required for first article testing as identified in Section C “Specification/Statement of Work” of the solicitation. The narrative test plan shall, at a minimum, discuss each proposed test, which configuration is going to be tested, whether the test is performed in house or at a 3rd party test laboratory, and how the complete test plan will demonstrate that each fixture configuration will be in compliance with the requirements of MIL-DTL-16377 and Section C “Specification/Statement of Work” of this solicitation. Additionally, any combination of tests or proposed elimination of tests based on previous testing should be discussed. A notional timeline demonstrating how testing will be accomplished within the allotted time period shall also be provided.

L.3.2.3 SUBFACTOR C – QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

The Offeror shall submit evidence that it maintains a qualified Quality Management System (QMS) in accordance with ASQ/ANSI/ISO 9001:2015 or equivalent standards.

L.3.3 VOLUME III: FACTOR 2 – TOTAL EVALUATED PRICE

L.3.3.1 COMPLETED STANDARD FORM (SF) 33 SOLICITATION OFFER AND AWARD DOCUMENT

Offerors shall submit the Standard Form 33, “Solicitation, Offer and Award,” for the solicitation and each amendment, as applicable with blocks 12 through 18 completed/signed by the Offeror and signed by or an authorized party in Block 17. Any signatures required under this section shall be pen and ink.

L.3.3.2 COMPLETED RFP

This document shall be fully executed. The document shall not be embellished with any cover or binding. If the Offeror makes any qualifications to any provisions in the RFP, all such qualifications shall be listed in the transmittal letter to the proposal.

Offerors must fill in all areas of the RFP listed as Offeror fill-ins, including proposed costs including unit price and fees for each CLIN/SLIN in Section B. (Note - This information is exempt from the font and spacing requirements identified under Paragraph L.2.1). Special attention should be taken to accurately enter the prices required in Section B.

Offerors shall submit signed Section K signed Representations, Certifications and Acknowledgements and System for Award Management (SAM). Offerors shall ensure that Representations and Certifications in SAM are current in the Online Representations and Certifications (ORCA) database at www.SAM.gov.

3. All other terms and conditions of the solicitation remain unchanged.

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