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This document is a request for proposal for the repair, restoration, overhaul, assembly, and testing of submarine mast, antenna, periscope, and communication systems hull mechanical and electrical components. The Naval Sea Systems Command is seeking these services to support maintenance availabilities for the Naval Submarine Fleet. Offerors must have the capability to disassemble, inspect, assess, repair, rebuild, and reassemble mast systems as well as inspect, repair, and test hydraulic hoist cylinders. Proposals are due by February 14, 2024 and the period of performance is five years. Offerors must demonstrate facilities and equipment that meet requirements including a test stand capable of cycling various antenna mast assemblies under designed loads up to 55 feet in height. The request for proposal includes exhibits, attachments, and templates related to contract data requirements, government furnished property, and government furnished information.

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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 as follow s:

1.Remove SOW section 2.17, “ These documents can be referenced at: "w w .w ebsite.gov”.

2.Update SOW section 3.3.3 (5) (c) and Section L.3.3 VOLUME III: FACTOR 2 – FACILITIES

a. From: MMM (AN/BRD-7/BLD-1) Mast/Hydraulic Cylinder (4398606)

b. To: MMM (AN/BRD-7/BLD-1) Mast/Hydraulic Cylinder (7661860)

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 25

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 04-Mar-2024

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 N6449824R4008

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

14-Feb-2024

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

04-Mar-2024

CODE

NAVAL SURFACE WARFARE CENTER PHILA

CODE 0221, MICHAEL EXCELL

215-897-2095, MICHAEL.EXCELL@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:

N6449824R4008

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION C - DESCRIPTIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS

The following have been modified:

STATEMENT OF WORK

Statement of Work (SOW) for Repair, Restoration, Overhaul, Assembly, and Test of Submarine Mast, Antenna, Periscope, and Communication Systems HM&E

1.0 INTRODUCTION

1.0.1 The Naval Surface Warfare Center Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD) is a Department of Defense entity responsible for research and development, test and evaluation, engineering and fleet support organization for the Navy’s ships, submarines, military watercraft and unmanned vehicles.

This requirement is for NSWCPD Code 451, which is responsible for which is responsible for inspection, repair, restoration, and testing services for naval submarine antenna, periscope, and communications masts and Hull Mechanical and Electrical (HM&E) systems.

1.0.2 This contract is for non-personal services. It does not create employment rights with the U.S. Government whether actual, inherent, or implied

1.0.3 Government/Contractor Relationship

1.0.3.1 The services to be delivered under this Contract are non-personal services and the parties recognize and agree that no employer-employee relationship exists or will exist under the Contract between the Government and the Contractor's personnel. Therefore, it is in the best interest of the Government to provide both parties a full understanding of their respective obligations.

1.0.3.2 The Contractor employees shall identify themselves as Contractor personnel by introducing themselves or being introduced as Contractor personnel and displaying distinguishable badges or other visible identification for meetings with Government personnel. In addition, Contractor personnel shall appropriately identify themselves as Contractor employees in telephone conversations and in formal and informal written correspondence.

1.0.3.3 Contractor personnel under this Contract shall not engage in any of the inherently Governmental functions listed at FAR Subpart 7.5 or DFARS Subpart 207.5.

1.0.4 Employee Relationship:

1.0.4.1 The services to be performed under this Contract do not require the Contractor or its personnel to exercise personal judgment and discretion on behalf of the Government. Rather the Contractor's personnel will act and exercise personal judgment and discretion on behalf of the Contractor.

1.0.4.2 Rules, regulations, directives, and requirements that are issued by the U. S. Navy and NSWCPD under its responsibility for good order, administration, and security are applicable to all personnel who enter a Government installation or who travel on Government transportation.

This is not to be construed or interpreted to establish any degree of Government control that is inconsistent with a non-personal services contract.

1.0.4.3 Inapplicability of Employee Benefits: This Contract does not create an employer-employee relationship. Accordingly, entitlements and benefits applicable to such relationships do not apply.

1.0.4.4 It is the Contractor's, as well as the Government's, responsibility to monitor Contract activities and notify the Contracting Officer if the Contractor believes that the intent of this Section has been or may be violated.

1.0.4.4.1 The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer in writing via letter or email within three (3) calendar days from the date of any incident that the Contractor considers to constitute a violation of this Section. The notice should include the date, nature, and circumstances of the conduct; the name, function, and activity of each Government employee or Contractor official or employee involved or knowledgeable about such conduct; identify any documents or substance of any oral communication involved in the conduct; and the Contractor's estimated date when, absent a response, cost, schedule or performance will be impacted.

1.0.4.4.2 The Contracting Officer will, within five (5) calendar days after receipt of notice, respond to the notice in writing. In responding, the Contracting Officer will either:

(i) Confirm the conduct is in violation and when necessary direct the mode of further performance,

(ii) Countermand any communication regarded as a violation,

(iii) Deny that the conduct constitutes a violation and when necessary direct the mode of further performance, or

(iv) In the event the notice is inadequate to make a decision, advise the Contractor what additional information is required, and establish the date by which it should be furnished by the Contractor.

1.1 BACKGROUND

The Sail Systems, I&EW, Radar, UMM & Modeling & Metrology HM&E Branch (Code 451) and the Sail, Hull & Deck Machinery Systems Division (Code 45) of the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD), provide services to perform maintenance, repair, refurbishment, overhaul, and testing on various submarine platform sail HM&E systems in accordance with submarine Class Maintenance Plans (CMP) and Availability Work Packages (AWP). Current programs under Division 45’s responsibility include the restoration of:

periscope/imaging masts; Multi-function and High Data Rate communication masts; NAVSAT mast; NAVID; Radar (BPS); and snorkel systems; and various electronic warfare sensors and HM&E components

1.2 SCOPE OF WORK

The specification identifies the requirements to repair, restore, overhaul, upgrade, assemble, and test naval submarine antenna, snorkel, periscope, communication systems/ assemblies, and components. Work may be in support of emergent or planned requirements for the Naval Submarine Fleet and the contractor must be prepared to provide urgent support as necessary to meet tight availability schedules. The contractor shall be prepared to provide all necessary resources including the procuring material, to affect multiple system overhauls for simultaneous maintenance availabilities. The contractor shall support shipment and material movement to and from NSWCPD or various shipyards in which maintenance availabilities are being supported.

2.0 APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

2.1 Submarine Technical Manual S9086-S4-STM-010/CH-556, Hydraulic Equipment (Power Transmission and Control)

2.2 Submarine Technical Manual SE110-BK-MM0-010, Inspection, Repair, and Painting Fiberglass Mast Assemblies

2.3 NSWCPD 435-OM-17-001, Code 435 QA Workbook Guidance

2.4 NAVSEA S9074-AQGIB-010/1688, Requirements for Fabrication, Welding, and Inspection of Submarine Structure

2.5 NAVSEA S9074-AR-GIB-010/278, Requirements for Fabrication Welding and Inspection, and Casting Inspection and Repair for Machinery, Piping, and Pressure Vessels

2.6 NAVSEA SE110-BK-MMO-010, Inspection, Repair, and Painting Fiberglass Mast Assemblies

2.7 NAVSEA T9074-AS-GIB-010/271, Requirements for Nondestructive Testing Methods

2.8 MIL-STD-2035A, Nondestructive Testing Acceptance Criteria

2.9 NAVSEA SE110-B3-MMA-010, Safety Requirements for Attaching Lifting Clamp, Backup Clamp, Safety Clamps, Safety Stop, Lifting Devices and Slings to Submarine Antenna Masts and Periscopes

2.10 MIL-STD-2197, Brush Electroplating on Marine Machinery

2.11 ANSI/NCSL Z540-1: General Requirements for Calibration Laboratories and Measuring and Test

2.12 NAVSEA 0948-LP-045-7010, Material Control Standard (Non-Nuclear)

2.13 NAVSEA S9074-AQ-GIB-010/248, Requirements for Fabrication Welding and Inspection, and casting Inspection and Repair for Machinery, Piping, and Pressure Vessels

2.14 ASQ/ANSI/ISO 9001-2015 – Quality Management Systems – Requirements These documents are available online or by request

2.15 S9422-AT-MMA-010 Technical Manual for Universal Modular Mast (UMM) on SSN 774 Class Submarines

2.16 S9422-AW-MMI-010 Technical Manual for Universal Modular Mast (UMM) for SSGN Class Submarines

2.17 8283254 - UMM Test Stand Foundation

The Contractor shall reference and utilize the latest version available when performing tasks within this PWS.

3.0. REQUIREMENTS

3.1 General

3.1.1 The contractor shall provide services, supplies, and other support to repair, restore, overhaul, upgrade, assemble, test, preserve, package, document, mark, and prepare for shipment submarine antenna, periscope, snorkel, radar, and communication systems/ assemblies, and components.

3.1.2 The contractor shall provide: disassembly, inspections, repair, refurbishment, abrasive blast, paint, assembly, testing, machining, and welding services on a variety of submarine equipment and components (e.g., submarine hydraulic cylinders, faired mast systems, closure door assemblies).

3.1.3 The contractor shall support submarine maintenance availabilities by adhering to delivery schedules that meet the demands of the availability.

3.1.4 The contractor shall provide Quality Assurance Surveillances and inspections to meet the requirements of Maintenance Standards, drawings, and other technical documentation referenced in the applicable order.

3.1.5 Each order issued under this contract shall specify the Government’s requirements and will contain engineering drawings, technical repair standards, assembly and test instructions, and detailed military/commercial standards in conjunction with the statements of work.

3.1.6 The contractor shall provide services in support of IDIQ orders required to deliver the assembled and tested mast fairings, assemblies, and restored hoist cylinders (including mandatory replacement o-rings, seals, etc). Some commonly overhauled systems are:

1) OE-538 (AN/BRA-34) Mast Antenna System

2) MMM (AN/BRD-7/BLD-1) Mast Antenna

System

3) OE-592 (OE-207/BR) Mast Antenna System

4) Submarine HDR

5) Hydraulic Hoist Cylinder assemblies

6) Universal Modular Mast in various configurations

3.1.7 The contractor shall ensure that work follows the established NSWCPD processes including mandatory use of QA workbooks (A003).

3.1.8 The contractor shall deliver the completed units within the scheduled delivery times set forth in the individual task order and adhering to QA requirements in Section 13.1 in the respective individual task order.

3.1.9 The contractor shall perform the inspections required by the individual procedures and deliver Condition Found Reports (CFR) (A005) to document and request disposition on deficient material. Additional repair work and/or supplies may be awarded as an outcome of government disposition.

3.2 Supplies

3.2.1 Orders of the above services will coincide with the order of consumable parts sets (machined parts, COTS items, etc.) to support the services, identified in Section 3.1.

3.2.2 The contractor shall provide supplies identified in accordance with the applicable drawing.

Additional modifications are identified in the reference document and below:

1) For all of the ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene material (UHMW or HYFAX 1900):

a. The Intrinsic Viscosity and Light Scattering Testing and Certifications are not required

b. Color shall be black

3.2.3 Supplies are subject to the QA requirements identified in Section 13.1 in the respective individual task order.

3.3 Facilities

3.3.1 The contractor shall possess or have the ability to obtain facilities and equipment (ma-chines, tooling, services, and space) to fabricate/repair parts, components, and assemblies; safely and securely move and maintain materials; and process and certify material and equipment.

3.3.2 The contractor shall maintain or have access to a fully outfitted machine shop capable of manufacturing or prefabricating parts, performing operational testing, performance evaluations, etc. as specified in individual task orders. The requirement for these facilities shall not be construed to mean the contractor is entitled to or the Government is obligated to reimburse the contractor for any direct costs in connection with or occasioned by these facilities. Adequate facilities shall include the following equipment:

1) Calibrated Layout Table

2) Material Handling Equipment

3) Optical Alignment Equipment

4) Hydrostatic Test Equipment

5) Surface Plate (able to accommodate material 23 ft. in length)

6) Fresh water supply to lubricate masts while cycling

7) Welding Equipment (Welding, Solder, and Brazing)

8) Hydraulic Power Plant possessing the following capabilities:

a) Adaptability to fully cycle a Hydraulic cylinder of mast assemblies in a vertical position without obstruction

b) Filter system to ensure oil cleanliness to NAVSEA Technical Manual S9806-S4- STM-010/CH-556 (SAE AS4059 Class 9)

c) Digital Accelerometer

d) Static Testing of up to 5000 PSI +/- ½%

e) Hydraulic fluid meeting the requirements of 1) MIL-PRF-17672, Navy Symbol

2075TH

9) Paint Booth

a) Meeting the requirements of NAVSEA SE110-BK-MM0-010

b) Able to accommodate material 23 ft. in length x 4 ft. wide

10) Electrical Testing Equipment to perform the following

a) Insulation Resistance

b) Continuity

3.3.3 The contractor shall possess or have the ability to construct a stand (at no cost to the government) for the testing and vertical assembly of various antenna mast systems. The test and vertical assembly test stand must:

1) Interface with the above hydraulic power plant to provide pressure to cylinder of antenna mast assemblies

2) Provide the means by which a mast assembly’s hydraulic cylinder and closure door system are operated and tested at designed loads

3) Be high enough to accommodate a fully raised assembly 55 ft. in vertical height

4) Be capable of supporting the assembly during a dynamic test as described and further herein

5) Be able to cycle and test the following systems as examples:

a) OE-592 (OE-207) Antenna Mast/Hydraulic Cylinder (Dwg. 4491191 & 4398602)

b) OE-538 (AN/BRA-34) Antenna Mast/Hydraulic Cylinder (Dwg. 4398595 &

2113490)

c) MMM (AN/BRD-7/BLD-1) Mast/Hydraulic Cylinder (7661860, 2113490, 5489410)

d) Periscope Fairing Hydraulic Cylinder (6744232)

e) HDR Mast/Hydraulic Cylinder (6853511)

f) Universal Modular Mast with adaptability to the UMM test stand foundation

3.3.4 The contractor shall have the capability to mock-up a submarine bulkhead if necessary to be utilized to bolt the foundation and weldments for submarine closure door systems. The mock-up would need to have the capability to place a Mast Assembly and a Closure Door System and to perform a closure door operational cycle.

3.3.5 The contractor shall have an assembly area large enough to assemble a 23 ft. Mast Fairing, a 17.5 ft. Hydraulic Cylinder with a 16 ft. stroke and a 17 ft. Antenna. The area should be able to accommodate at least three (3) concurrent assemblies.

3.3.6. The contractor must possess the following test equipment/specialized services or the ability to obtain such:

1) Services of a laboratory approved by NSWC for reporting oil contamination in accordance with NAVSEA Tech Manual S9086-S4- STM-010/CH-556

2) Mechanical and optical equipment suitable for obtaining straightness and alignment readings for the required assemblies and their relationship to each other when assembled as a system

3) An alignment scope with auto-collimation capabilities and suitable fixture are required inspection tools

4) Services to make repairs to hydraulic hoist cylinder components if deemed necessary during the execution of the Task Order

a. Brush electroplating capability in accordance with MIL-STD-2197A performed in-house or sub-contracted

b. Finish machining of hydraulic hoist cylinders to meet drawing specifications

3.4 Material

3.4.1 The contractor shall furnish all necessary materials and equipment required for the performance of individual task orders. The contractor shall be responsible for providing all hand tools necessary, at no cost to the Government, in performance of this contract. Hand tools are described as standard tools of the trade such as hammers, drills, wrenches, screwdrivers, pliers, connector crimp tools, lock wire pliers, torque wrenches, etc. and typical tools required to perform tasks set forth in the specific task orders and modifications. It shall be the contractor’s responsibility to maintain all Contractor furnished test equipment properly calibrated and in a ready for use condition to the extent necessary to avoid impacting the performance requirements of the task order. Responsibility for the provision of basic mechanical and electrical tools and test equipment shall rest with the Contractor with no cost to the Government.

3.4.2 It is anticipated that incidental materials will be required for the contractor to procure to support restorations. These include, but not limited to: fasteners, rigging equipment (swivel hoist rings, etc), lock wire (safety wire), thread lubricants, thread lockers, epoxy repair compounds, paint, hydraulic fluid, gaskets/o-rings, welding material.

3.4.3 The contractor will be responsible for storage and staging of both Government-furnished and contractor acquired materials and equipment. The contractor must possess an adequate procedure covering the acquisition, tracking, transportation and storage of all material and equipment used during performance of the DO.

3.5 Over and Above Work

3.5.1 This Contract may require Over and Above (O&A) work. Contracting Officer authorization is required prior to performance of any O&A.

3.5.2 Upon discovery of the need for O&A (as defined in clause 252.217-7028, Over and Above Work), the Contractor shall prepare and furnish to the Contracting Officer a work request and proposal for the O&A.

3.5.3 Within three (3) working day after deficient material is identified, the Contractor shall provide a CFR to NSWCPD Code 451 and the COR IAW CDRL A005. Within fourteen (14) working days after deficient material is identified, the Contractor shall provide a complete and final CFR to NSWCPD Code 451 and the COR IAW CDRL A005 that includes all final parts/components and inspection results to include final findings from outsourced Contractors.

The Final CFR shall include any and all requested Over and Above (O&A) IAW DFARS 252.217-7028. O&A not included on the Final CFR will not be accepted. O&A shall be submitted to the PCO, COR, and Contract Specialist via O&A Submission Template.

3.5.4 The O&A request/CFR shall contain data on the type of discrepancy disclosed, the specific location of the discrepancy, and the estimated labor hours and material required to correct the discrepancy. Data shall be sufficient to satisfy contract requirements and obtain the authorization of the Contracting Officer to perform the proposed work, including, but not limited to: sufficient evidence that the work is (i) within the general scope of the contract; (ii) Not covered by the line item(s) for the basic work under the contract; that the work was not, and could not/would not reasonably have been reasonably have been included in the contract price; and (iii) Necessary in order to satisfactorily complete the contract. Contractor format is acceptable.

3.5.5 The proposal shall contain a detailed breakdown of the costs for the O&A and supporting documentation sufficient to demonstrate reasonableness.

3.5.6 If the Contracting Officer verifies that the proposed work is required, not covered under the basic contract line item(s), and the proposed corrective action (O&A) is appropriate, the Government and Contractor will then negotiate (if necessary) a settlement for the O&A, and the Contracting Officer will authorize the O&A via modification to the Contract.

3.6 Manufacturing Phase-Out or Discontinuation of Production, Diminishing Sources, and Obsolete Materials or Components

3.6.1 The contractor shall notify the contracting officer immediately upon determining the unavailability of obsolete materials or components. The contractor may recommend a solution to include the impact on the contract price and delivery. The contractor shall not initiate any item redesign or incur any additional costs without the express, written authorization of the contracting officer.

3.7 Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and Material Shortages Management (DMSMS) Contract Requirements – N/A

3.8 Parts Obsolescence – N/A

4.0 DATA REQUIREMENTS

4.1 Contract Status Report, (A001)

4.2 Plan of Action and Milestone (POA&M) or Integrated Production Schedule, (A002)

4.3 Quality Assurance (QA) Workbook (A003)

4.4 Weekly Production Status Report (A004)

4.5 Condition Found Report (A005)

4.6 Government Furnished Material Report (GFMR) (A006)

4.7 Government Property Inventory Report Monthly (A007)

4.8 Approved Welding Procedure (A008)

4.9 Welding Procedure Qualification Test Report (A009)

4.10 Certification Demonstration Procedures (A010)

4.11 Test and Inspection Reports (A011)

4.12 Request for Waiver (A012)

4.13 Government Property (GP) Inventory Report Final (A013)

5.0 SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

5.1 SECURITY TRAINING. The Contractor is responsible for completing all required Government mandated training to maintain security and network access to government sites and IT systems to include but not limited to: Antiterrorism Level 1 Awareness; Records Management in the DON: Everyone's Responsibility; Training and Readiness: The Active Shooter; NAVSEA Introduction to Controlled Unclassified Information; Operations Security (OPSEC); NAVSEA Counterintelligence Training; Privacy and Personally Identifiable Information (PII) Awareness Training; NAVSEA Physical Security training and Cybersecurity 101 Training. Certificates of successful completion shall be sent to the COR and as otherwise specified in the contract.

5.1.1 In accordance with the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) (37 CFR Part 117), Contractor personnel that require access to Department of Navy (DON) information systems and/or work on-site require an open investigation or favorable adjudicated Tier 3 by the Vetting Risk Operations Center (VROC). An interim clearance is granted by VROC and recorded in the Defense Information System for Security (DISS). An open or closed investigation with a favorable adjudication is required prior to issuance of a badge providing access to NSWCPD buildings. Furthermore, if the Navy Central Adjudication Facility, have made an unfavorable determination access will be denied. For Common Access Card (CAC) you must have an open investigation and/or a favorably adjudicated investigation. Interim security clearance are acceptable for a CAC. Access will be denied for anyone that has eligibility pending in DISS. Vetting through the National Crime Information Center, Sex Offender Registry, and the Terrorist screening database shall be process for a contractor that does not have a favorable adjudicated investigation.

5.1.2 Within 30 days after contract award, the contractor shall submit a list of all contractor personnel, including subcontractor employees, who will have access to DON information systems and/or work on-site at one of the NSWCPD sites to the appointed Contracting Officer

Representative (COR) via email. The contractor shall provide each employee's first name, last name, contract number, the NSWCPD technical code, work location, whether or not the employee has a CAC and or Standard Access Control Badge (SACB), the systems the employee can access (i.e., NMCI, RDT&E), and the name of the Contractor's local point of contact, phone number and email address. Throughout the period of performance of the contract, the Contractor shall immediately provide any updated information to the COR when any Contractor personnel changes occur including substitutions or departures.

5.2 ON SITE WORK. Contractor personnel that require a badge to work on-site at one of the NSWCPD sites must provide an I-9 form to verify proof of citizenship. The I-9 form should be signed by the company Facility Security Officer or the company Human Resource Department.

In addition to the I-9 form, Contractors shall also bring their birth certificate, current United States Passport or naturalization certificate and state issued ID to the NSWCPD Security Officer at the time of badge request to verify citizenship. Any contractor that has unfavorable information that has not been favorably adjudicated, by Department of Defense Central Adjudication Facility (DOD CAF) will not be issued a badge. Finally, contractors shall supply a copy of their OPSEC Training Certificate or other proof that the training has been completed.

5.2.1 In accordance with NSWCPD security protocol, contractor employees who hold dual citizenship will not be granted security clearance to our facilities.

5.3 DD254 REQUIREMENT – N/A

5.4 OPERATIONS SECURITY (OPSEC)

5.4.1 The Contractor shall protect critical information associated with this contract to prevent unauthorized disclosure. The NSWC Philadelphia Division's (NSWCPD) Critical Information List (CIL)/ CIIL (Critical Indicators and information list) will be provided on site, if warranted.

Performance under this contract requires the contractor to adhere to OPSEC requirements. The Contractor may not impose OPSEC requirements on its subcontractors unless NSWCPD approves the OPSEC requirements. During the period of this contract, the Contractor may be exposed to, use, or produce, NSWCPD Critical Information (CI) and/or observables and indicators which may lead to discovery of CI. NSWCPD’s CI will not be distributed to unauthorized third parties, including foreign governments, or companies under Foreign Ownership, Control, or Influence (FOCI) unless such FOCI has been appropriately mitigated through measures approved by the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency. Questions concerning these requirements shall be directed to the PCO.

5.4.2 CUI correspondence transmitted internally on the contractor's unclassified networks or information systems, and externally, shall be protected per NIST SP-800-171, Protecting Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) in Non-federal Systems and Organizations.

Assembled large components/systems being transported to and from testing areas, other production or government facilities (whether or not on public roadways) shall be in an enclosed van trailer or covered flatbed trailer. Component/System outside storage, staging, and test areas shall be shielded/obscured from public view wherever physically possible.

5.4.3 NSWCPD’s CI shall not be publicized in corporate wide newsletters, trade magazines, displays, intranet pages or public facing websites. Media requests related to this project shall be directed to the PCO, and the COR who will forward the required to the NSWCPD Public Release Authority for review.

5.4.4 Any attempt by unauthorized third parties to solicit, obtain, photograph, or record, or;

incidents of loss/compromise of government Classified or CI, Business Sensitive, Company Proprietary information related to this or other program must be immediately reported to the contractor's Facility Security Officer and Cognizant Security Office and/or the Naval Criminal Investigative Service, and the NSWC PD Security Division (Code 105).

5.5 RECEIPT, STORAGE, AND GENERATION OF CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED

INFORMATION (CUI) All Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) associated with this contract must follow the minimum marking requirements of DoDI 5200.48, Section 3, paragraph 3.4.a, and include the acronym "CUI" in the banner and footer of the document. In accordance with DoDI 5200.48, CUI must be safeguarded to prevent Unauthorized Disclosure (UD). CUI export controlled technical information or other scientific, technical, and engineering information must be marked with an export control warning as directed in DoDI 5230.24, DoDD 5230.25, and Part 250 of Title 32, CFR. Nonfederal information systems storing and processing CUI shall be protected per NIST SP-800-171, or subsequent revisions. All transmissions to personal email accounts (AOL, Yahoo, Hotmail, Comcast, etc.) and posting on social media websites (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, etc.) are prohibited. Destroy CUI associated with this contract by any of the following approved methods: A cross-cut shredder; a certified commercial destruction vendor; a central destruction facility; incineration; chemical decomposition;

pulverizing, disintegration; or methods approved for classified destruction.

5.6 PLANNING, PROGRAMMING, BUDGETING AND EXECUTION (PPBE) DATA.

When contractor employees, in the performance of their duties, are exposed to Planning, Programming, Budgeting and Execution (PPBE) data, a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) with all affected contactor personnel must be executed in coordination with the COR and PCO to ensure safeguarding disclosure of this data.

5.7 U-NNPI SECURITY REQUIREMENTS - NA

5.8 U-NNPI -NA

6.0 PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

6.1 Performance will occur at a qualified contractor’s facility that meets the specifications defined in Section 3.3.

6.2 Due to the criticality of naval equipment required under the resulting contract, the contractor facility shall be within a limit of no more than three hundred (300) miles from NSWC Philadelphia Division in order for NSWPCD representatives to maintain necessary technical surveillance and guidance associated with this requirement.

7.0 TRAVEL

7.1 No travel is anticipated by contractor personnel.

8.0 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY

GFP is required for completion of tasks under this SOW. All Government Furnished Property is property of the U.S. Government and shall not be transferred to any individual or agency, public or private, without the express written approval of the originating Contracting Officer except as required for the specific performance of tasks under this Contract. Accountability for Government Property under this Contract shall be managed in accordance with FAR Part 45 and DFARS Part 245 as well as the Government Property clauses in the Contract whether acquired by the prime or Subcontractors (Contractor Acquired Property), provided by the Government, or received directly from another commercial source as a deliverable from a Government issued Contract. GFI will be determined in the applicable Task Order.

Additional Government Property accountability requirements are outlined in the following Directives and Instructions and shall be adhered to as applicable:

• DODI 4161.02, Accountability & Management of Government Contract Property

• DoDM 4140.01, DoD Supply Chain Material Management Procedures: Material Returns, Retention and Disposition

• DODI 5000.64, Accountability & Management of DoD Equipment and Other Accountable Property

• OPNAVINST 4440.26B, Operating Materials & Supplies and Government Furnished Material Management

• SECNAVINST 5200.43A, Property Management

Any GFP will be identified at the Task Order level.

8.1 Reporting

The Contractor shall perform reporting functions and actions to maintain an accurate accounting of property. Receipt Reporting: DFARS 252.211-7007 requires the Contractor to report receipt of all GFP using the PIEE GFP Module.

8.2 Shipping Notification

FAR 52.245-1 requires the Contractor to report when GFP is returned to the Government, and the DoD Vendor Guide requires this notification be provided by posting electronic shipping notification to the PIEE GFP Module.

8.3 Inventory Reporting

FAR 52.245-1 requires the Contractor to periodically perform, record, and disclose physical inventory results. While the FAR clause does not define “periodically,” SECNAVINST

5200.43A requires on-hand inventory count reports to support property type specific inventory requirements as set forth in their respective governing instructions. This report is to be delivered according to Exhibit A, Government Property Inventory Report. The Contractor shall provide support within a reasonable time after the Government’s written request to support any Government audit in which GFP, or its related documentation, is requested as part of normal audit processes.

8.4 Lost, Damaged or Stolen GFP Reporting

FAR clause 52.245-1 requires the Contractor to investigate and report to the Government all incidents of property loss as soon as the facts become known. DFARS252.245-7002, further requires the Contractor to report lost, damaged or stolen Government property using the Property Loss functionality within the PIEE GFP Module. The Contractor shall support the Government’s process to assign liability and document loss in support of lost, damaged or stolen GFP.

8.5 Excess Property Reporting: SECNAVINST 5200.43A requires unused or excess GFP be properly dispositioned soon as the excess is identified without waiting for formal Contract closeout processing. Recovering excess property from the Contractor via the Plant Clearance Automated Reutilization Screening System (PCARSS) as soon as possible ensures the property is available to fill other requirements and can potentially reduce the administrative costs of the Contract.

8.6 Property Disposition

Government Property Distribution shall be in line with FAR 52.245-1(j). The Contractor shall provide a written notice to the Contracting Officer when property held under this Contract has not been used in 100 calendar days. All General Equipment/assets provided as GFP shall be returned to the Government for disposition at the completion of its use unless otherwise directed in writing by the Contacting Officer and the Accountable Property Officer.

8.6.1 Property Disposition Instructions

Insert disposition instructions/Contract language for the Contractor regarding excess or unused GFP, Contract Acquired Property (CAP) such as returning to the Government (delivery instructions), disposal or transferring to follow-on Contracts.

Example: (c) All Contractor Acquired Property shall be delivered to Matthew Knighton c/416 with a DD Form 1149. The DD Form 1149 shall include the following:

• Dollar Value

• Purchase Request Number

• Item Description

• Serial Number

• Model Number

• Quantity

• Task Order Number

• Technical Point of Contact

• Assigned Unique Serialized Identification Number.

• All Delivered items for which the Government’s unit acquisition cost is $5,000.00 or more shall have an IUID tag and the corresponding information uploaded into iRAPT (Invoicing, Receipt, Acceptance and Property Transfer).

8.6.2 Issuance of the DD 1149 “Requisition and Invoice/Shipping Document” Include the following requirement in the statement of work (SOW) for all Contracts where GFP (to include laptops) will be provided to the Contractor:

The Contractor must obtain a DD-1149s before removing any Government Furnished Property, including Plant, Property, and Equipment (PP&E) from NSWCPD premises for general use. For situations where the Contractor picks up/replaces NSWCPD property for maintenance purposes, the Contractor shall provide an equipment receipt, showing Manufacturer, Model/Part Number, Serial Number and Asset Number/Barcode, on their company letterhead to the COR. All GFP returned to the Government shall include a DD 1149 to document transfer of liability back to the Government.

8.7 Contract Closeout Reporting: DFARS clause 252.245-7004 directs the Contractor to provide an inventory schedule using the PCARSS system at Contract end to begin the disposition and disposal process. Reports generated by PCARSS and delivered to the Government must be used to update the APSR to ensure accountability of GFP returned or disposed of by the Contractor is maintained. Government Furnished Materials Reporting: The Contractor shall provide a report for all materials procured and/or furnished. The report shall include the fields required by the GFM module of the PIEE system IAW DFARS 252.211-7007 and PGI 245.103-72 for the purpose of accountability.

9.0 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED INFORMATION

9.1 The Contractor will be provided with Government Furnished Information (GFI) to support tasking described in Section 3.0. GFI will be determined in the applicable Task Order.

10.0 PURCHASES

10.1 Only items directly used for this Task Order, for work within the scope of the Statement of Work, shall be purchased under the Other Direct Cost (ODC) line items. Individual purchases above $3,500 shall be approved by the Contracting Officer prior to purchase by the Contractor.

The purchase request and supporting documentation shall submitted via email to the Contracting Officer and the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) it shall be itemized and contain the cost or price analysis performed by the Contractor to determine the reasonableness of the pricing.

Provide copies of price estimates from at least 2 vendors.

10.2 Information Technology (IT) equipment, or services must be approved by the proper approval authority. All IT requirements, regardless of dollar amount, submitted under this Contract shall be submitted to the PCO for review and approval prior to purchase. The definition of information technology is identical to that of the Clinger-Cohen Act, that is, any equipment or interconnected system or subsystem of equipment that is used in the automatic acquisition, storage, manipulation, management, movement, control, display, switching, interchange, transmission, or reception of data or information. Information technology includes computers, ancillary equipment, software, firmware and similar procedures, services (including support services), and related resources.

11.0 COUNTERFEIT MATERIAL PREVENTION

11.1 Electronic End-Items –N/A

11.2 Non-Electronic Materiels

11.2.1 Department of the Navy contractors (and their subcontractors at all tiers) who obtain critical or high risk materiel shall implement a risk mitigation process as follows:

11.2.1.1 If the materiel is currently in production or currently available, materiel shall be obtained only from authorized suppliers

11.2.1.2 If the materiel is not in production or currently available from authorized suppliers, materiel shall be obtained from suppliers that meet appropriate counterfeit avoidance criteria

11.2.1.3 Contractor shall notify the contracting officer when critical or high risk materiel cannot be obtained from an authorized supplier;

11.2.1.4 Contractor shall take mitigating actions to authenticate the materiel if purchased from an unauthorized supplier

11.2.1.5 Contractor shall report instances of counterfeit and suspect counterfeit materiel to the contracting officer and the GIDEP as soon as the contractor becomes aware of the issue.

12.0 PERSONNEL - N/A

12.6 DON Cyberspace IT (Information Technology) / Cybersecurity & Information Assurance Functions and Personnel Requirements – N/A

13.0 NSWCPD ELECTRONIC COST REPORTING AND FINANCIAL TRACKING

(ECRAFT) SYSTEM

13.1 In addition to the requirements of Clause C-237-W001 “Electronic Cost Reporting and Financial Tracking (eCRAFT) System Reporting (NAVSEA)”, the contractor is required to provide supporting accounting system reports, at the Contracting Officer’s request, based on the review of the invoice documentation submitted to eCRAFT. This documentation will include reports such as the Job Summary Report (or equivalent), Labor Distribution Report (or equivalent), and General Ledger Detail Report (or equivalent). Supporting labor data provided must include unburdened direct labor rates for each employee and labor category. Cost breakdowns for ODCs, Materials, travel and other non-labor costs must be at the transactional level in sufficient detail so the Government can review allocability to the contract/task order.

Indirect costs allocated to direct costs must be shown at the lowest level of detail sufficient to reconcile each indirect rate to the appropriate allocation base.

13.2 On invoices containing subcontractor costs, the prime contractor agrees, at the Contracting Officer’s request, to attach as supporting documentation all invoices received from subcontractors, unless the subcontractor submits invoices directly to the CO and COR. This requirement applies to all subcontract types (Cost, FFP, etc.).

14.0 SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS -

14.1 Quality Management System

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

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

14.1.3 The contractor shall ensure its QMS Level 3 specific work procedures relevant to the requirements of the Solicitation, including the SOW at the Task Order level (i.e. welding, etc.).

SECTION L - INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND NOTICES TO BIDDERS

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.

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 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 Past Performance References and subcontractor commitment letters

OCI Mitigation Plan Quality Assurance Plan Section J Attachments Proposal Adequacy Checklist (DFARS 252.205-7009) Quality Management System Level 1 and Level 2 Procedures

L.2.2 PROPOSAL ELECTRONIC FORMAT AND SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

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 michael.karamisakis.civ@us.navy.mil and michael.b.excell.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

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