RFP N6449823R40040004 AMENDMENT 0004 - 2-22-23.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 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

S 1 15

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 22-Feb-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 N6449823R4004

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

19-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 X 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 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

22-Feb-2023

CODE

NAVAL SURFACE WARFARE CENTER PHILA

CODE 02222, CRAIG WRIGHT

215-897-8275, CRAIG.WRIGHT@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:

N6449823R4004

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION A - SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM

The required response date/time has changed from 06-Mar-2023 12:00 PM to 27-Mar-2023 12:00 PM.

The following have been added by full text:

AMENDMENT 0004

The purpose of the subject Amendment 0004 is to perform the following:

1. Extend the closing date of the solicitation from 06 March 2023 at 12:00 pm to 27 March 2023 at 12:00 pm in block 9 of the SF33.

2. Revise all references of NAICS Code 541330 to reflect the updated NAICS code of 336611 with a Size Standard of 1,250 employees in solicitation N6449823R4004 as follows:

a. Section K - 52.204-8 ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (MAY 2022) fill-in clause has been updated to reflect a NAICS Code of 336611 in section (a)(1), and the size standard has been updated to reflect 1,250 employees in section (a)(2).

b. Section L - L.3.2.5 SUBFACTOR E – TECHNICAL AND MANAGEMENT APPROACH, Section c., Subcontract Management, has been updated to reflect a NACIS Code of 336611.

3. Update SAM.GOV Notice ID N6449823R4004 for the following:

a. Update the NACIS Code listed in SAM.GOV from 541330 to 336611.

b. Update the solicitation closing date and time from 06 March 2023 at 12:00 pm to 27 March 2023 at 12:00 pm..

c. Upload solicitation N6449823R4004 Amendment 0004 as well as a confirmed copy of the solicitation through Amendment 0004.

Note: The messages below regarding Amendment 0003 being deleted may be disregarded, as it is automated output from the contract writing system.

The following have been deleted:

AMENDMENT 0003

SECTION K - REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS AND OTHER STATEMENTS OF OFFERORS

The following have been modified:

52.204-8 ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (MAY 2022)

(a)(1) The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 336611.

(2) The small business size standard is 1,250 employees.

(3) The small business size standard for a concern that submits an offer, other than on a construction or service acquisition, but proposes to furnish an end item that it did not itself manufacture, process, or produce is 500 employees if the acquisition--

(i) Is set aside for small business and has a value above the simplified acquisition threshold;

(ii) Uses the HUBZone price evaluation preference regardless of dollar value, unless the offeror waives the price evaluation preference; or

(iii) Is an 8(a), HUBZone, service-disabled veteran-owned, economically disadvantaged women-owned, or women-owned small business set-aside or sole-source award regardless of dollar value.

(b)(1) If the provision at 52.204-7, System for Award Management, is included in this solicitation, paragraph (d) of this provision applies.

(2) If the provision at 52.204-7, System for Award Management, is not included in this solicitation, and the Offeror has an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM), the Offeror may choose to use paragraph (d) of this provision instead of completing the corresponding individual representations and certifications in the solicitation. The Offeror shall indicate which option applies by checking one of the following boxes:

( ) Paragraph (d) applies.

( ) Paragraph (d) does not apply and the offeror has completed the individual representations and certifications in the solicitation.

(c) (1) The following representations or certifications in SAM are applicable to this solicitation as indicated:

(i) 52.203-2, Certificate of Independent Price Determination. This provision applies to solicitations when a firm-fixed-price contract or fixed-price contract with economic price adjustment is contemplated, unless—

(A) The acquisition is to be made under the simplified acquisition procedures in Part 13;

(B) The solicitation is a request for technical proposals under two-step sealed bidding procedures; or

(C) The solicitation is for utility services for which rates are set by law or regulation.

(ii) 52.203-11, Certification and Disclosure Regarding Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions. This provision applies to solicitations expected to exceed $150,000.

(iii) 52.203-18, Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements--Representation. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(iv) 52.204-3, Taxpayer Identification. This provision applies to solicitations that do not include the provision at 52.204-7, System for Award Management.

(v) 52.204-5, Women-Owned Business (Other Than Small Business). This provision applies to solicitations that—

(A) Are not set aside for small business concerns;

(B) Exceed the simplified acquisition threshold; and

(C) Are for contracts that will be performed in the United States or its outlying areas.

(vi) 52.204-26, Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services--Representation. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(vii) 52.209-2, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations--Representation.

(viii) 52.209-5, Certification Regarding Responsibility Matters. This provision applies to solicitations where the contract value is expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold.

(ix) 52.209-11, Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(x) 52.214-14, Place of Performance--Sealed Bidding. This provision applies to invitations for bids except those in which the place of performance is specified by the Government.

(xi) 52.215-6, Place of Performance. This provision applies to solicitations unless the place of performance is specified by the Government.

(xii) 52.219-1, Small Business Program Representations (Basic, Alternates I, and II). This provision applies to solicitations when the contract is for supplies to be delivered or services to be performed in the United States or its outlying areas, or when the contracting officer has applied part 19 in accordance with 19.000(b)(1)(ii).

(A) The basic provision applies when the solicitations are issued by other than DoD, NASA, and the Coast Guard.

(B) The provision with its Alternate I applies to solicitations issued by DoD, NASA, or the Coast Guard.

(C) The provision with its Alternate II applies to solicitations that will result in a multiple-award contract with more than one NAICS code assigned.

(xiii) 52.219-2, Equal Low Bids. This provision applies to solicitations when contracting by sealed bidding and the contract is for supplies to be delivered or services to be performed in the United States or its outlying areas, or when the contracting officer has applied part 19 in accordance with 19.000(b)(1)(ii).

(xiv) 52.222-22, Previous Contracts and Compliance Reports. This provision applies to solicitations that include the clause at 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity.

(xv) 52.222-25, Affirmative Action Compliance. This provision applies to solicitations, other than those for construction, when the solicitation includes the clause at 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity.

(xvi) 52.222-38, Compliance with Veterans' Employment Reporting Requirements. This provision applies to solicitations when it is anticipated the contract award will exceed the simplified acquisition threshold and the contract is not for acquisition of commercial products or commercial services.

(xvii) 52.223-1, Biobased Product Certification. This provision applies to solicitations that require the delivery or specify the use of USDA-designated items; or include the clause at 52.223-2, Affirmative Procurement of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction Contracts.

(xviii) 52.223-4, Recovered Material Certification. This provision applies to solicitations that are for, or specify the use of, EPA- designated items.

(xix) 52.223-22, Public Disclosure of Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Reduction Goals--Representation. This provision applies to solicitations that include the clause at 52.204-7.)

(xx) 52.225-2, Buy American Certificate. This provision applies to solicitations containing the clause at 52.225-1.

(xxi) 52.225-4, Buy American--Free Trade Agreements--Israeli Trade Act Certificate. (Basic, Alternates I, II, and III.) This provision applies to solicitations containing the clause at 52.225- 3.

(A) If the acquisition value is less than $25,000, the basic provision applies.

(B) If the acquisition value is $25,000 or more but is less than $50,000, the provision with its Alternate I applies.

(C) If the acquisition value is $50,000 or more but is less than $92,319, the provision with its Alternate II applies.

(D) If the acquisition value is $92,319 or more but is less than $100,000, the provision with its Alternate III applies.

(xxii) 52.225-6, Trade Agreements Certificate. This provision applies to solicitations containing the clause at 52.225-5.

(xxiii) 52.225-20, Prohibition on Conducting Restricted Business Operations in Sudan--Certification. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(xxiv) 52.225-25, Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran—Representation and Certification. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(xxv) 52.226-2, Historically Black College or University and Minority Institution Representation. This provision applies to solicitations for research, studies, supplies, or services of the type normally acquired from higher educational institutions.

(2) The following representations or certifications are applicable as indicated by the Contracting Officer:

[Contracting Officer check as appropriate.]

(i) 52.204-17, Ownership or Control of Offeror.

(ii) 52.204-20, Predecessor of Offeror.

(iii) 52.222-18, Certification Regarding Knowledge of Child Labor for Listed End Products.

(iv) 52.222-48, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment--Certification.

(v) 52.222-52 Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services--Certification.

(vi) 52.223-9, with its Alternate I, Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA- Designated Products (Alternate I only).

(vii) 52.227-6, Royalty Information.

(A) Basic.

(B) Alternate I.

(viii) 52.227-15, Representation of Limited Rights Data and Restricted Computer Software.

(d) The Offeror has completed the annual representations and certifications electronically in SAM accessed through https://www.sam.gov. After reviewing the SAM information, the Offeror verifies by submission of the offer that the representations and certifications currently posted electronically that apply to this solicitation as indicated in paragraph (c) of this provision have been entered or updated within the last 12 months, are current, accurate, complete, and applicable to this solicitation (including the business size standard applicable to the NAICS code referenced for this solicitation), as of the date of this offer and are incorporated in this offer by reference (see FAR 4.1201); except for the changes identified below [ offeror to insert changes, identifying change by clause number, title, date]. These amended representation(s) and/or certification(s) are also incorporated in this offer and are current, accurate, and complete as of the date of this offer.

FAR Clause Title Date Change

Any changes provided by the offeror are applicable to this solicitation only, and do not result in an update to the representations and certifications posted on SAM.

(End of provision)

SECTION L - INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND NOTICES TO BIDDERS

The following have been modified:

SECTION L

INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS, AND NOTICES 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.

No classified information shall be provided in any volume.

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

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.

L.1.2. 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. 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 and subcontractor commitment letters Resumes OCI Mitigation Plan

Quality Management System Level 1 and Level 2 Procedures Section J Attachments

L.2.2 SUBMISSION OF PROPOSALS

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 Division.

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 8 GB. Browsers recommended are:

Firefox, Chrome and, Edge. Internet Explorer is not recommended. Please note that Internet Explorer limits uploads to 2 GB. 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 craig.t.wright.civ@us.navy.mil stating their intent to submit a proposal and shall include in that request a valid email address(es).

(2) Within two (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 four (4) 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 50

Subfactor A – Facilities – – –

Subfactor B – Quality Assurance – – –

Subfactor C – Personnel – – –

Subfactor D – Corporate Experience – – –

Subfactor E – Tech & Management Approach – – –

III. FACTOR 2: SMALL BUSINESS

PARTICIPATION COMMITMENT

1 1 None

IV. FACTOR 3: PAST PERFORMANCE 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. A statement 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. A statement that the proposal is valid for at least 180 calendar days after the date established for receipt of offers.

6. 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.

7. List any subcontractor commitment letters provided with the Past Performance Proposal

8. Provide the following information pertaining to the Offeror:

a. Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) number

b. Unique Entity Identifier, (UEI) Number (assigned by SAM.gov)

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. 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.

h. The Offeror shall reference the dates of the most recent approvals of the Offeror’s cost accounting disclosure statement and the Offeror’s purchasing system and include copies of the approvals as attachments to the cover letter.

i. The Offeror shall reference the most recent date on which the Offeror’s cognizant Defense Contract Management Agency has determined the adequacy of the Offeror’s property management system and attach a copy of the determination to the cover letter.

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

k. Identify any beneficial interests to include: The names of the subcontractors included in its proposal in which the Offeror or Offeror's owners/management share a beneficial interest. If a beneficial financial, management, or controlling interest exists between the prime offeror or subcontractor, the prime offeror must explicitly state the manner of the shared interest and state how it will assure that transactions between the related parties will remain at arms-length.

l. Provide the names of the other offerors who submitted proposals to the solicitation from whom the prime offeror shares a beneficial interest. The prime offeror shall include a statement in its proposal if there are no beneficial interests. Note: A beneficial interest is defined as the prime offeror, owners/management of prime offeror, or family members of owners/management having a beneficial financial, management, or controlling interest in another contractor either directly, or indirectly.

m. The names, titles, phone numbers and email addresses of persons authorized to negotiate on the Offeror’s behalf with the Government in connection with this solicitation.

L.3.1.2 ORGANIZATIONAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST (OCI) MITIGATION PLAN

The Offeror’s OCI Mitigation Plan shall be provided in Volume I.

In accordance with Section C, the OCI provision of this section, Offerors shall identify any and all conflicts of interest or potential conflicts of interest related to this solicitation. Offerors shall follow the below described two-step process for identifying known or potential OCI issues to the Government for this solicitation.

Offerors shall submit a statement in affirmation or negation whether they have an OCI conflict regarding this solicitation. If OCI issues are present or anticipated, Offerors shall provide details and submit an OCI mitigation plan and its corporate policy for resolving as part of their proposal submission. If it is believed that no conflicts of interest exist, then the Offeror shall clearly state this in their offer cover letter, in addition to providing their corporate policy for resolving OCIs. Organizational charts and/or corporate policy are authorized to be submitted in addition to the OCI Mitigation Plan and do not count toward any page limitation.

L.3.2 VOLUME II: FACTOR 1 – TECHNICAL

L.3.2.1 SUBFACTOR A – FACILITIES

Offerors must demonstrate that they possess or have the ability to obtain facilities and equipment requirements of as specified in Paragraph 14.3 of the Statement of Work. To this extent, 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 for each of the proposed facility/facilities. In addition, the Offeror shall provide a capability statement and pictures of the shops to be utilized to demonstrate that each of the proposed shops meets the requirements of the Statement of Work.

3. Provide list of proposed contractor furnished equipment by shop and by facility to be utilized during the course of the contract. The list of equipment shall include model numbers, pictures of the equipment to demonstrate its understanding and its ability to accomplish the requirements of the Statement of Work.

The above information may be submitted as an attachment to the Offerors’ proposal, and the attachment is excluded from the page limit described above.

L.3.2.2 SUBFACTOR B – QUALITY ASSURANCE (QA)

The Prime Contractor shall provide its Quality Management System (QMS) Level 1 and Level 2 Procedures meeting the requirements of ASQ/ANSI/ISO 9001:2015.

L.3.2.3 SUBFACTOR C – PERSONNEL

Key Personnel – The target and/or minimum qualifications for the KEY LABOR CATEGORIES are specified in Section C. Minimum education background and work experience requirements (if applicable) for KEY LABOR CATEGORIES shall be specified. Offeror must provide the required number of resumes as outlined in Section C Paragraph 12.3.

Resumes shall include the relevant qualifications, background and experience for all such key personnel in sufficient detail to demonstrate the capability of such personnel to meet the qualification requirements in Section C. Offerors shall provide resumes showing education and levels of professional and technical experience as described in the Section C. The specialized experience included as a part of the desired qualifications shall have been obtained in the fields of endeavor indicated by the applicable labor categories.

The work history of each key person shall contain experience directly related to the tasks and functions he/she is intended to perform under the proposed contract. Offerors shall indicate limitations of the availability of any proposed personnel, if any. If a proposed individual is currently employed by the Offeror, the Offeror should discuss how they intend to cover the personnel requirements on this requirement as well as any other contract(s)/efforts for which the proposed personnel are assigned, and indicate their availability to work on this requirement, and their tenure. 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”. Letters of Intent are not required for currently employed proposed prime or proposed subcontractor personnel.

Resumes shall contain the following:

• Labor category

• Name

• Current Employer

• Education/Experience (list any diplomas and/or degrees obtained, institution and the year obtained)

• Level of current Security Clearance

• 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 statement of work.

Each resume length: Maximum – 2 pages

Non-key Personnel – The proposed non-key personnel shall meet the prescribed minimum educational and work experience requirements for each category. Resumes are not required for non-key personnel. However, as part of their Technical Proposal, the Offeror shall provide an affirmative statement within the Personnel factor that all proposed non-key personnel meet the minimum education and experience requirements specified for each non-key labor category.

L.3.2.4 SUBFACTOR D – CORPORATE EXPERIENCE

Offerors shall provide information on its corporate experience for the programs related to the systems and equipment listed under Section 1.1 of the Statement of Work (SOW) in Section C. Offerors should provide specific accomplishment experience in the Programs listed in SOW paragraph 2. Offerors shall address their experience in the technical areas specified in Section 3.0 of the SOW.

Experience should indicate the Program, Alteration/Ship Change, ships accomplished, the work accomplished as the prime contractor, and work that was accomplished as a subcontractor.

The information provided shall 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:

1. Contract Number

2. Customer/Agency

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

4. Contract Type

5. Contract Price

6. Total Labor - Hours of Effort

7. Period of Performance

8. Contract Deliverables

9. 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).

10. Task Order Proposed Value versus Total Cost Value, for all completed task orders awarded against subject Contract.

11. Task Order Proposed Completion Date versus Actual Completion Date, for all completed task orders awarded against subject Contract.

Offerors shall not provide more than five (5) contract examples to address all of the referenced programs.

L.3.2.5 SUBFACTOR E – TECHNICAL AND MANAGEMENT APPROACH

The Offeror shall provide in detail a technical and management approach that will successfully accomplish the requirements of the solicitation, including the Statement of Work (SOW). The technical and management approach shall address the Offeror’s proposed methodology for performing the requirements of the solicitation, including the

SOW.

As part of its technical and management approach, the Offeror shall address the following areas:

a. Risk.

The Offeror shall address its approach to meeting the risk management requirements identified in SOW Section 14.2 Risk Management to include the identification of any risks identified during the proposal development phase and describe any techniques, methods, and actions that will/would be used by the Offeror to mitigate the risk(s).

b. Organizational Structure, Relationships and Responsibilities.

The Offeror shall provide an organizational chart and information of the firm’s structure, reporting lines, the roles, responsibilities and decision-making authority of the units/positions, and how the company’s operational and management systems are designed to support the work requirements. The proposal documentation shall include a discussion on internal management communication, and external communication with the Contracting Officer and COR. The firm’s structure will be evaluated with respect to accomplishing the requirements of the solicitation.

c. Subcontract Management.

The Offeror shall discuss the use of proposed subcontractors and the extent of the subcontractor’s involvement in the performance of this contract. Subcontractor recommendations may be based on their CONUS/OCONUS facility/office locations that are distinct, to offset travel and per diem costs; or provide a unique service/expertise not within the prime contractor's capabilities. Irrespective of the number of hours proposed, the Offeror shall provide a Subcontract Management Plan detailing the work or portion of work that it intends to subcontract, the type of subcontract, its basis for selecting the subcontractor, and how each subcontractor will be integrated into the overall management plan. If applicable, provide a detailed listing of consultants expected to be used, rationale for selecting the consultant. In addition, a copy of the Consultant Agreement shall also be provided by the Offeror. The consultant agreement shall not contain any cost information.

Offerors shall also identify whether the proposed subcontractors are small businesses, historically black colleges or universities and minority institutions. The Subcontracting Management Plan may be included as an attachment to the technical proposal and may be omitted from the overall page count.

NOTE: The North American Industry Classification (NAICS) code applicable to the requirements contained within this solicitation is 336611. Therefore, companies proposing as a subcontractor under this solicitation as a small business concern must have had an average over their five (5) previous fiscal years that was less than $25.5 million. The size standard certified to by the Prime for their contract is valid for the ordering period and duration of any resultant Contract and Delivery Order issued against this solicitation.

d. Workflow Management The Offeror shall provide information on its ability to respond to workload fluctuations, and to perform overlapping and separate tasks in a timely manner. The Offeror shall demonstrate its plans to handle fluctuations for surges or reductions in production process.

e. Start-Up Plan The Offeror shall submit a plan showing the Government how it proposes to ramp up support of the subject contract requirements. The plan shall entail detailed discussion of its existing organic capability (personnel, equipment, facility and etc.), workforce plan to hire if any, any subcontractor to be contracted to complement its organic capability, equipment to be purchased, any facility to be leased. The Offeror shall also provide timeline and milestones that shows times frame of ramp up effort associated activities discussed herein.

L.3.3 VOLUME III: FACTOR 2 – SMALL BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTING COMMITMENT

L.3.3.1 SMALL BUSINESS PARTICIPATION COMMITMENT DOCUMENT (SBPCD)

All Offerors (both other than small businesses and small businesses) shall comply with the requirements of this factor. In preparation of the Small Business Participating Document (SBPCD), please note the Minimum Quantitative Requirement (MQR) specified in Section M of 40%, of which at least 25% shall be attributed to direct labor hours. Offerors shall submit the SBPCD in the format provided under Attachment 8.

Attachment 8 shall include the following information:

The names of small business subcontractors to be utilized proposed under the Labor CLINs (no subcontractor names are required under ODCs, but general descriptions of the products/specialized service shall be provided)

A description of the products/services that the small business subcontractors shall provide; and The socio-economic category of each proposed subcontractor and/or product (if available)/service.

In addition to the completion of Attachment 8, the Offeror shall also provide the following as part of the SBPCD:

A narrative on its plan to meet or exceed the baseline MQR for small business participation equal to or greater than the specified percentage of the Total Contract Value (TCV).

Signed letters of commitment/intent for each proposed small business subcontractor, performing labor hours, listed on the SBPCD. The letter of commitment/intent shall detail the teaming agreement between the prime contractor and each proposed small business subcontractor. If no letters of commitment are established, Offerors shall provide a narrative discussing the reason why one was not established (letters are not required for subcontractors providing ODCs).

The successful Offeror’s proposed Small Business Participation Commitment Document will be incorporated into the resultant contract award. Awardees shall report progress in accordance with CDRL A010, “Small Business utilization Report.”

The SBPCD and its attachments are excluded from the page count. The submission of the SBPCD and supporting documentation is separate from the subcontracting plan submitted pursuant to the clause at FAR 52.219-9 as required by DFARS 215.304(c)(i)(B).

L.3.3.2 SMALL BUSINESS COMMITMENT PAST PERFORMANCE

Offerors shall also provide a narrative describing their use of small business concerns over the past five (5) years on relevant contracts. The Offeror’s narrative shall discuss its use of small businesses as subcontractors or teaming partners and demonstrate the extent of compliance with the Offeror’s small business subcontracting plans and any related contract incentives. The description must include small business goals and the extent to which the goals were achieved in relevant contracts that required subcontracting plans. DoD Comprehensive Subcontracting Plan Test Program participant’s narrative descriptions shall provide the Government with sufficient details of small business utilization performance on relevant contracts for the Government to assess the relevant contract’s small business utilization contributions to achieving comprehensive subcontracting plan goals and enhancing opportunities for small business concerns.

The Government will use the submitted Small Business Participation Commitment Document to assess the Contractor’s commitment to small business participation for this sub-factor (or Factor).

For large businesses, Offerors shall provide Individual Subcontracting Reports (ISRs) submitted within the last five

(5) years for up to three relevant contracts. Subcontracting Reports will not count against the page limitations for the Technical Proposal.

NOTE: SMALL BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTING PLAN (For Large Businesses Only):

Large business Offerors shall also submit a Small Business Individual Subcontracting Plan IAW FAR 52.219-9 (Alt II) inclusive of the information required in Paragraphs (d) (1) through (d) (15) of the referenced clause. The small business Individual Subcontracting Plan must be determined to be acceptable by the Contracting Officer in order for the large business Offeror to be eligible for contract award. The successful Offeror’s small business subcontracting plan shall be included in and become a part of the resultant contract award. DoD Comprehensive Subcontracting Plan Test Program participants comply with DFARS 252.219-7004 and may submit the most current Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) approved Comprehensive Subcontracting Plan. If submitting a comprehensive plan, DoD Comprehensive Subcontracting Plan Test Program participants shall also submit a Small Business Participation and Commitment Plan. Small Business Subcontracting Plans will also not count against the page limitations for the Technical Proposal. Subcontracting plans submitted in response to this solicitation are excluded from the overall page count.

L.3.4 VOLUME IV: FACTOR 3 – PAST PERFORMANCE

List up to 4 relevant contracts performed within the last 3 years by the Offeror whether completed or not, including Federal, State and Local Government and private sector contracts. If subcontractor experience is submitted for consideration as part of the proposal, the Offeror should include a commitment signed by Offeror and subcontractor certifying that if a contract is awarded resulting from the proposal, the parties commit to joint performance as proposed. If the signed commitment is not fully executed by both parties and provided with the Past Performance Proposal, subcontractor references will not be evaluated or considered. Affiliate companies, sister companies, teaming arrangements, joint venture agreement, etc., will be considered provided that sufficient documentation is included in the proposal. The primary offering entity must demonstrate that the affiliate will perform significant and critical aspects of the contract if awarded. Documentation includes a copy of the signed arrangement such as documented affiliation, a copy of the teaming agreement, a copy of the joint venture agreement, etc. Per FAR 15.305(a)(2)(vi), If the joint venture does not demonstrate past performance for award, the past performance of each party to the joint venture will be considered.

For evaluation of Past Performance, the Government may use information from any sources available to it including, but not limited to, the Contract Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS.gov)), Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System (FAPIIS), and Electronic Subcontract Reporting System (eSRS). The Government may review relevant past performance information from other sources.

Offerors should provide relevant past performance information for similar or related work that has taken place during the last five (5) 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. This includes information that the Offeror considers essential to the Government's evaluation or explanatory information of poor performance.

Offerors should provide the following information:

1. Contract Number (and name of Contract’s Prime Contractor if applicable)

2. Customer/Agency

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

4. Brief description of the scope of work (as compared to the tasks/requirements of this SOW)

5. Contract type

6. Award Price

7. Total Labor-Hours of Effort

8. Period of Performance

9. Contract Deliverables

To obtain information, the Government may contact the points of contact listed, however, the Government is not required to do so. The Government may contact references other than those provided by the Offeror to evaluate past performance.

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