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AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

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

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

30-105-04EXCEPTION TO SF 30

APPROVED BY OIRM 11-84

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

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

The purpose of this amendment is to extend the offer due date; and to provide questions and answ ers to inquiries received regarding the solicitation to all potential offerors. See continuation page.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 14

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 29-Aug-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 N6449823R4044

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

26-Jul-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

28-Aug-2023

CODE

NAVAL SURFACE WARFARE CENTER PHILA

CODE 0231, MATTHEW PARLETT

267-990-5870, MATTHEW.D.PARLETT@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:

N6449823R4044

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 30 - BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

The following have been added by full text:

AMENDMENT 0001

PART I

The following changes have been made to the solicitation as a result of this amendment:

1. The required response date/time has changed from 29-Aug-2023 12:00 PM to 06-Sep-2023 12:00 PM.

2. FAR 52.216-1 Type of Contract has been added to Section L of the solicitation and is included below.

3. Exhibits B, C, and D, have been amended, as detailed in Part II below within questions 6, 7, and 8. These exhibits are also attached to this amendment.

4. Section L.2.1. of the solicitation has been updated to properly reference the current Proposal Adequacy

Checklist at DFARS 252.215-7009. See question 9 and updated section L.2.1 below.

PART II

This amendment provides a list of questions and comments received in response to the solicitation. The questions and comments are provided for all potential Offerors to review. Note that questions may have been edited for clarity and duplicative questions may have been combined or deleted. All available, necessary information and any necessary changes to the solicitation resulting from consideration of the below questions and comments have been incorporated into the solicitation as stated in PART I of this amendment. As a result of this amendment, the solicitation is considered to be clear.

Q1: Our test cell is operated on natural gas; we plan to test the US Navy GGA on natural gas. In this case, we will supply a spare set of natural gas fuel nozzles to be used during the test. After the test is complete and the GGA is deemed serviceable, we will install a set of liquid-fuel fuel-nozzles provided by US Navy as GFM. Is this acceptable to US Navy?

A1: Testing with natural gas is acceptable. The engine will arrive at the vendor’s facility with a full set of liquid-fuel fuel nozzles installed on the engine. Per Section C, Para 3.4.6(c) of the Statement of Work (SOW), these fuel nozzles require complete overhaul IAW the USN LM2500 depot level manual. Following completion of the post-overhaul performance test, these overhauled fuel nozzles shall be installed on the engine.

Q2: Our test cell uses a number of pieces of spare equipment to make the GGA compatible with the test bed especially with marine engines. Is this acceptable to US Navy?

A2: Use of test cell spare equipment to make the GGA compatible with the test bed is acceptable.

Q3: The instrumentation used during the engine test will be the instrumentation currently running at our Test Cell. Is this acceptable?

A3: Use of test cell instrumentation that meets OEM standards is acceptable. Possessing a current GE Level IV commercial overhaul license meets the Navy’s commercial overhaul technical requirement. Navy only requires that all test cell instrumentation is calibrated during time of performance testing.

Q4: It is assumed as part of the scope for the LM2500 SST GGA overhauls that the contractor will provide all parts, including the parts on the US Navy provided consumables list and new replacement parts to complete the overhauls, except for GFM. Is the only GFM that the US Navy is providing are the HPT blades and nozzles?

A4: The USN will provide ‘new’ HPT stage 1 and stage 2 nozzles to the vendor as GFM IAW Section C, Para 3.4.7(a) and 3.4.8(a) of the SOW. The USN will provide ‘new’ HPT stage 1 and stage 2 blades to the vendor as GFM IAW Section C, Para 3.4.9(a) of the SOW. The removed HPT stage 1 and stage 2 blades and nozzles shall be safely packaged and shipped “dirty” (no cleaning/inspection necessary) back to NSWCPD. In addition to this HPT material, the USN will provide GTB-24, GTC-96 and GTC-100 (optional) as GFM, when applicable/if needed, IAW with Section C, Para 3.3.1 and Table 1 of the SOW.

Q5: The Navy’s request for FOB Origin and FOB Destination delivery terms to be amended to reflect the International Chamber of Commerce Incoterms® 2020. If we are to handle transportation, it must be EXW - Ex Works (Customer site) for transportation to our Facility DDP - Delivered Duty Paid (Customer site) for return shipment to Customer.

A5: All delivery terms shall comply with the solicitation as written. Please see page 42, and clauses 52.247-29 “F.O.B. Origin” and 52.247-34 “F.OB. Destination”

Q6: Exhibit B PDF: We would like to request clarification if the following text amendments are required to the following blocks:

Text in Block ‘B. Exhibit’ reflect ‘B. Exhibit B”?

Text in Block ‘5. Contract’ Reference’ – should text be ‘SOW Para. C,3.4 and 3.7’?

A6: Correct, text in Block B should be “Exhibit B.” Correct, text in Block 5 should be “SOW, Para C.3.5 and C.3.7.”

See attached for amended Exhibit B.

Q7: Exhibit C PDF: We would like to request clarification if the following text amends are required to the following blocks:

Text in Block ‘B. Exhibit’ reflect ‘B. Exhibit C”?

Text in Block ‘5. Contract’ Reference’ – should text be ‘SOW Para. C,3.9”?

A7: Correct, text in Block B should be “Exhibit C.” Correct, text in Block 5 should be “SOW, Para C.3.9.” See attached for amended Exhibit C.

Q8: Exhibit D PDF: We would like to request clarification if the following text amends are required to the following blocks:

Text in Block ‘B. Exhibit’ reflect ‘B. Exhibit D”?

Text in Block ‘5. Contract’ Reference’ – should text be ‘SOW Para. C,3.6”?

A8: Correct, text in Block B should be “Exhibit D.” Correct, text in Block 5 should be “SOW, Para C.3.6.” See attached for amended Exhibit D.

Q9: L.2.1.1 Proposal Adequacy Checklist (DFARS 252.205-7009). Please advise if DFARS 252.205-7009 has been replaced with DFAR 252.215-7009.

A9: As of March 2023, Proposal adequacy checklist has been updated to 252.215-7009 rather than 252.205-7009.

See attached for amended section L with proper reference.

Q10: Do the HPT disks require a visual inspection or full inspection and overhaul?

A10: HPT stage 1 and stage 2 disks require full inspection for serviceability and repairs incorporated as necessary per the USN LM2500 depot level technical manual (S9234-AB-MMD-020, latest revision).

Q11: A G24 appears to be on older part number and has been replaced with 9106M57G08 which is the latest part number. Is this P/N acceptable to US Navy? Does US Navy expect the contractor to include the combustor into the overhaul price, or will the combustor be over and above the overhaul price if replacement is required?

A11: Presently, PN 9106M57G08 is not included in the US Navy LM2500 Illustrated Parts Breakdown technical manual (S9234-AD-MMO-070, latest revision). At the time of overhaul, following teardown and inspection of the GGA the vendor can propose to install the latest configuration dome PN following the USN review/acceptance of the GE Change-in-Design (CID) which introduces the latest PN. The CID shall be provided to the USN by the vendor for review.

Also, per Section C, Para 3.4.6 of the SOW, the USN expects the vendor to fully disassemble, inspect, clean and process the combustor assembly IAW the USN LM2500 depot level technical manual. Per Section C, Para 3.4.6(b) of the SOW, if the incoming GGA does not have an HS188 dome already installed, the USN expects the vendor to install an HS188 dome at no additional cost (not over and above) to the USN. If the GGA arrives with an HS188 dome already installed, replacement is not necessary. The incoming HS188 dome still requires full depot level processing and can be reinstalled.

Q12: Maximum ceiling (page 3) is stated as $45,643,682. Please confirm if Over & Above (O&A) item (CLIN 0002) is NOT included to this value?

A12: O&A is included in the maximum ceiling.

Q13: How do we determine our Company’s cognizant Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) and Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) offices?

A13: Please contact Matthew.D.Parlett.civ@us.navy.mil for assistance.

Q14: Is it mandatory to have an adequate property system from DCMA?

A14: Yes.

Q15: Can you elaborate on the details requested in paragraph 6h. of page No.85 i.e “Organizational Conflict of Interest”. What information is exactly required in respect of this paragraph and how to determine the conflict of interest?

A15: Please see page 92 of the solicitation and L-209-H009 NOTIFICATION OF POTENTIAL

ORGANIZATIONAL OR PERSONAL CONFLICT(S) OF INTEREST.

Q16: Are Small Business Subcontracting Plans and Small Business Participation Commitment Document required for OEM’s authorized repair sources?

A16: If said sources are not small businesses, then these sources should not be listed on the offeror’s Small Business Subcontracting Plan or Small Business Participation Commitment Document.

Q17: Please provide all the US Navy manuals referred to in the Solicitation

A17: These Manuals will be provided as Government Furnished Information (GFI) after contract award. See section 2.2 of the SOW on pages 12 through 13 of the RFP.

Q18: Can you please elaborate Contractor Acquired Property?

A18: Please see FAR 52.245-1 Government Property at https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.245-1. This clause is included by reference within Section I (on page 62) of the solicitation.

Q19: Is a DD Form 1149 required to submitted by the Contractor?

A19: Yes, please Section 11.7 of the SOW.

Q20: Please provide a copy of ASTM D3951-18.

A20: ASTM D3951-18 is available for download at the following link: https://www.astm.org/d3951-18.html

Q21: Does the RFP contemplate a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) contract?

A21: Yes, please see FAR 52.216-1 Type of Contract as included below.

Q22: Which payment office allocation methods are applicable for this RFP?

A22: See G-232-H002 beginning on page 50 of the solicitation, and also included below. The table within this clause if for Government use only.

SECTION A - SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM

The required response date/time has changed from 29-Aug-2023 12:00 PM to 06-Sep-2023 12:00 PM.

SECTION G - CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

The following have been modified:

G-232-H002 PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS AND CONTRACT TYPE SUMMARY FOR PAYMENT

OFFICE (NAVSEA) (JUN 2018)

(a) The following table of payment office allocation methods applies to the extent indicated.

For Government Use Only

Contract/Order Payment Clause

Type of Payment Request

Su pp ly

Se rv ic e

C on st ru ct io n

Payment Office Allocation Method

52.212-4 (Alt I), Contract Terms and Conditions— Commercial Items 52.216-7, Allowable Cost and Payment 52.232-7, Payments under Time-and-Materials and Labor-Hour Contracts

Cost Voucher X X N/A Line item specific proration. If there is more than one ACRN within a deliverable line or deliverable subline item, the funds will be allocated in the same proportion as the amount of funding currently unliquidated for each ACRN on the deliverable line or deliverable subline item for which payment is requested.

52.232-1, Payments Navy Shipbuilding Invoice (Fixed Price)

X N/A N/A Line Item specific by fiscal year. If there is more than one ACRN within a deliverable line or deliverable subline item, the funds will be allocated using the oldest funds. In the event of a deliverable line or deliverable subline item with two ACRNs with the same fiscal year, those amounts will be prorated to the available unliquidated funds for that year.

52.232-1, Payments;

52.232-2, Payments under Fixed-Price Research and Development Contracts;

52.232-3, Payments under Personal Services Contracts;

52.232-4, Payments under Transportation Contracts and Transportation-Related Services Contracts; and 52.232-6, Payments under Communication Service Contracts with Common Carriers

Invoice X X N/A Line Item Specific proration. If there is more than one ACRN within a deliverable line or deliverable subline item, the funds will be allocated in the same proportion as the amount of funding currently unliquidated for each ACRN on the deliverable line or deliverable subline item for which payment is requested.

Contract/Order Payment Clause

Type of Payment Request

Su pp ly

Se rv ic e

C on st ru ct io n

Payment Office Allocation Method

52.232-5, Payments Under Fixed-Price Construction Contracts

Construction Payment Invoice

N/A N/A X Line Item specific by fiscal year. If there is more than one ACRN within a deliverable line or deliverable subline item, the funds will be allocated using the oldest funds. In the event of a deliverable line or deliverable subline item with two ACRNs with the same fiscal year, those amounts will be prorated to the available unliquidated funds for that year.

52.232-16, Progress Payments

Progress Payment*

X X N/A Contract-wide proration. Funds shall be allocated in the same proportion as the amount of funding currently unliquidated for each ACRN. Progress Payments are considered contract level financing, and the “contract price” shall reflect the fixed price portion of the contract per FAR 32.501-3.

52.232-29, Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Items;

52.232-30, Installment Payments for Commercial Items

Commercial Item Financing*

X X N/A Specified in approved payment. The contracting officer shall specify the amount to be paid and the account(s) to be charged for each payment approval in accordance with FAR 32.207(b)(2) and 32.1007(b)(2).

52.232-32, Performance- Based Payments

Performance- Based Payments*

X X N/A Specified in approved payment. The contracting officer shall specify the amount to be paid and the account(s) to be charged for each payment approval in accordance with FAR 32.207(b)(2) and 32.1007(b)(2).

252.232-7002, Progress Payments for Foreign Military Sales Acquisitions

Progress Payment*

X X N/A Allocate costs among line items and countries in a manner acceptable to the Administrative Contracting Officer.

*Liquidation of Financing Payments. Liquidation will be applied by the payment office against those ACRNs which are identified by the payment instructions for the delivery payment and in keeping with the liquidation provision of the applicable contract financing clause (i.e., progress payment, performance-based payment, or commercial item financing).

(b) This procurement contains the following contract type(s):

Item Type* 0001, 0002, FP

0004 - 0014 NSP

*CR – Cost-Reimbursement FP – Fixed Price NSP – Not Separately Priced

(End of text)

SECTION L - INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND NOTICES TO BIDDERS

The following have been added by full text:

52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (APR 1984)

The Government contemplates award of one or more, Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity, Firm-Fixed-Price type contract(s) resulting from this solicitation.

(End of provision)

The following have been modified:

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.

Pricing information should only be present in the Small Business Commitment Participation Document (SBPCD), if applicable.

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://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 printed. 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.

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 Quality Assurance Plan Section J Attachments Small Business Subcontracting Plans & Small Business Participation Commitment Document Proposal Adequacy Checklist (DFARS 252.215-7009)

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 Christie.L.Colaianni.civ@us.navy.mil and Matthew.D.Parlett.civ@us.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 Hard

Copies Electronic/S oft Copies

Page Limits

I. PROPOSAL DOCUMENTS 1 1 None

II. FACTOR 1 - TECHNICAL – GE LEVEL IV

LICENSE

1 1 20

III. FACTOR 2 – TECHNICAL - SMALL BUSINESS

PARTICIPATION COMMITMENT

1 1 None

The entire proposal (excluding proposal documents or otherwise noted) shall not exceed twenty (20) pages in length.

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. 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. 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.

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

i. 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.

j. 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.

k. 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. 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 – GE LEVEL IV LICENSE

The Offeror must provide a copy of its current GE Level IV Maintenance and Overhaul Facility licensing agreement.

or, in the alternative, provide detailed information addressing the following requirements:

a. Spare Parts Access: Contractors shall demonstrate an ability to provide genuine Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM)-certified LM2500 parts and assemblies as required during the overhaul and repair processes. Non-OEM parts will not be accepted. Contractors must demonstrate through invoices or other proof, access to any and all parts required to completely overhaul an LM2500 engine, to include all eleven (11) major subassemblies.

b. Special Tooling: Contractors shall demonstrate it owns or has access to all OEM produced special tools required to completely disassemble, overhaul, and reassemble the LM2500 engine. The special tooling that must be addressed is provided in the table below. Substitution of non-OEM special tooling will not be accepted:

Special Tooling Number Special Tooling Description

1C8105 Exhaust Nozzle Assembly

9102M54 Exhaust Nozzle Spacers

1C5711 Frames - Assembly Stand

1C5691 NR 6 Brg Inner Race

1C5868 Inlet Gearbox Disassembly Tool Set

1C5874 HPT Stg 1 Nozzle Lift Fixture

1C5932 TMF Liner Lift Fixture

1C5992 TMF Engine Turnover Lift Fixture

1C6744 PLA Actuator Tool Set

1C6874 GG Vertical Life Fixture

1C6884 GG Horizontal Maintenance Stand

1C6899 NR 5 Bearing Puller

2C6003 NR 3 Bearing Puller

2C6036 Compressor Rotor Disk Vertical Stand

2C6061 HPT Rotor Stand

2C6139 NR Bearing Puller

2C6187 HPT Rotor Vertical Lift Fixture

2C6195 HPT Rotor Shaft Vertical Lift Fixture

2C6202 Stage 1 HPT Nozzle Assembly Fixture

2C6518 Stage 2 HPT Nozzle Assembly Fixture

2C6581 CDP Seal Assembly Fixture

1C6808 Compressor Rotor Lift Fixture

1C6809 HPT Rotor Lift Fixture

c. Testing: Contractors shall demonstrate it possesses an active Large Turbine Test Cell IAW Section C.3.2 of this specification which will permit performance testing of US Navy LM2500 gas generators at the conclusion of the Overhaul & Repair Process.

d. Quality: Contractors shall provide a current ISO 9001 quality assurance program certification.

e. Technical Documentation: Offerors must have access to all relevant LM2500 OEM service manuals, updates to those manuals, and service bulletins concerning the LM2500 engine, periodically issued by the OEM. In order to satisfy this requirement, Offerors must provide evidence of access to the described OEM service-related information.

f. OEM Service Bulletins: Contractors shall demonstrate it has access to service bulletins concerning the

LM2500 engine, periodically issued by the OEM. OEM Service Bulletins will not be provided upon award.

L.3.3 VOLUME III - FACTOR 2 – TECHNICAL - SMALL BUSINESS PARTICIPATION 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. Offerors shall submit the SBPCD in the format provided under Attachment 5 (see section J).

Attachment 5 shall include the following information:

The names of small business subcontractors to be utilized proposed under the Overhaul CLIN (0001). 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 5, the Offeror shall also provide the following as part of the SBPCD:

A narrative on its plan to meet or exceed the baseline MQR of 5% for small business participation equal to or greater than the specified percentage of the Total Contract Value (TCV). For proposal purposes, Offerors should utilize the MAC program value of $45,643,682 as the total proposed contract value.

Signed letters of commitment/intent for each proposed small business subcontractor, performing services, 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.

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 A012, “Small Business Participation Commitment 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 three 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 three 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.3.4.1 COMPLETED STANDARD FORM (SF) 1449 SOLICITATION OFFER AND AWARD

DOCUMENT

Offerors shall submit the Standard Form 1449, “Solicitation/Contract/Order for Commercial Items,” for the solicitation and each amendment, as applicable with blocks 17 through 30 completed/signed (as needed) by the Offeror and signed by or an authorized party in Block 30. Electronic signatures by responsible parties and electronic, mechanically-applied, or printed dates may be used and shall be considered original signatures and dates

L.3.4.2 RFP FILL-INS

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 that contain Offeror fill-ins, including proposed costs including unit price and fees for each CLIN/SLIN in Section B. In accordance with 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference, in lieu of submitting the full text, the Offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer or they may elect to submit a completed RFP document in its entirety. (Note - This information is exempt from the font and spacing requirements identified under Paragraph L.2.1).

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.

Total quantities are estimates only to establish ceiling amounts, and do not necessarily reflect the total amount of overhauls that the Government will actually order. The Government may order less than the total quantities or may order up to the maximum quantities listed in Section B.

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