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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

To provide answ ers and corresponding revisions to the ten (10) questions received to date. See page 2 for details.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 04-Aug-2014

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 N65540-14-R-5041

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

17-Jul-2014

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

X The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offer is extended, X is not extended.

Offer must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended by one of the following methods:

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning 1 copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN

REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE

CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(B).

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

10A. MOD. OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 5. PROJECT NO.(If applicable)

6. ISSUED BY

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

04-Aug-2014

CODE

NAVAL SURFACE WARFARE CENTER CARDEROCK

CODE 4232, SEAMUS SCANLAN

215-897-1138, SEAMUS.SCANLAN@NAVY.MIL

5001 SOUTH BROAD STREET

PHILADELPHIA PA 19112-1403

N65540 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

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EMAIL:TEL:

N65540-14-R-5041

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION A - SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM

The required response date/time has changed from 03-Sep-2014 12:00 AM to 03-Sep-2014 02:00 PM.

SECTION B - SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES

CLIN 0004

The CLIN extended description has changed from Materials and Travel in support of CLINs 0001-0003 NTE $93,051.00 over three years. to Materials and Travel in support of CLINs 0001-0003 NTE $93,051.00 over three years. Estimated split is $45,000.00 in materials and $48,051.00 in travel. The NTE amount of $93,051.00 is inclusive of any adders (i.e. G&A, Material Burden) and is non-fee bearing..

SECTION C - DESCRIPTIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS

The following have been modified:

STATEMENT OF WORK

STATEMENT OF WORK

1.0 BACKGROUND

1.1 Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division (NSWCCD) Code 926, requires in‐service engineering, fleet introduction, installation, and checkout support with and/or for Compressed Gas Systems Grooms and manifold, valve, dehydrator, air control panel, and dehumidifier overhauls.

2 . 0 S COP E

2.1 NSWCCD will require support to include long term engineering support as well as life cycle support, and includes, but is not limited to, the overhaul of approximately 52‐200 High Pressure Air, Nitrogen, and Oxygen reducing manifolds from and/or located on various CVN 68 Class Carriers, Submarines, and Surface Ship platforms. NSWCCD will require on‐Ship testing support once the manifolds overhauls are completed and reinstalled, but the vast majority of overhauls and repair will be accomplished within either GFM or contractor facilities. The contractor shall provide MIL‐PRE‐27617 TY III grease, relief valve set tags, and other incidental material. All other parts required for the other overhauls will be provided as Government Furnished Material (GFM). Repairs will be accomplished in accordance with reference documents in section 3.0 and the contractor will be required to have in place and conform to appropriate Level 1Material & Handling Control Procedures, to include, but not limited to the receipt, inspection, storage, staging, handling, issue, transport (as applicable), accountability, in‐process control, & record keeping of Level 1 Materials, for the life of this Delivery Order.

2.2 NSWCCD will require support for approximately three HP Air System Grooms, Manifold Condition assessments, Main Reduction Gear (MRG) Dehumidifier overhauls, & compressed air dehydrator overhauls. Repairs will be accomplished in accordance with reference documents in section 3.0.

2.3 NSWCCD will require technical, blue‐collar, and engineering technician support for, but not limited to, air system component overhauls, Air System Grooms, material procurement and kitting, prefabrication, material Shipping, removal and reinstallation of components, Shipboard and shop testing of overhauled components, and related Quality Assurance. Contractor will provide material as needed or as directed by the Subject Matter Expert (SME), tooling, and personnel for Ship checks and installations. Interface with host Shipyards will be required.

3.0 APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

3.1 NAVSEA TM S6434‐AR‐MMM‐010 PRESSURE REDUCING MANIFOLDS FOR HIGH PRESSURE AIR, OXYGEN AND NITROGEN SYSTEMS

3.2 NAVSEA TM S6434‐BE‐MMA‐010 HIGH PRESSURE GAS REDUCING MANIFOLD

3.3 NAVSEA S9AAO‐AB‐G0S‐010, "General Specifications for Overhaul (GSO) of Surface Ships"

3.4 NAVSSES Instruction 4720.2 (Rev), "Process and Policy for Shipboard Industrial Work" dated 26 July

2011.

3.5 NAVSEA 0948‐LP‐045‐7010 Material Control Standard (Non‐Nuclear) (Note: This document is Distribution B and can only be obtained by request through NAVSEA; POC –

Greg Sorrells ‐ (202) 781‐0910 – greg.sorrells@navy.mil)

3.6 Joint Fleet Maintenance Manual Vol. V, Part III, Chapter 6

4.0 REQUIREMENTS

4.1 Ensure compliance with all applicable Shipboard and industrial safety regulations.

4.2 Conform to Shipboard routine with regard to cleanliness, personnel conduct, and the Ship's security and integrity.

4.3 Provide required personnel to accomplish packing of materials, equipment, tools, and prefabricated parts for Shipping to and from the installation site in accordance with all Department of Navy (DON)‐ approved and/or required regulations, to include DON Level 1 Material Control Processes & Procedures.

4.4 Provide all skilled and qualified personnel required to accomplish receiving, storing, issuing, and installing Level 1systems, components, and materials in accordance with DON Mandated & Regulatory Level 1 Material Control Processes & Procedures.

4.5 Provide all skilled and qualified personnel required to accomplish the requested work as specified in this document including, but not limited to, manifold/valve overhauls, prefabrication, and pre‐ and post‐installation testing required in the performance of each installation.

4.6 Perform the requested work as specified in this document including, but not limited to, manifold/valve overhauls, prefabrication, and pre‐ and post‐installation testing required in the performance of each installation.

4.7 Make repairs and/or replace to tooling, machinery/equipment damaged during manufacturing, assembly, or Shipboard installation.

4.8 Maintain all Process Control sheets in accordance with this Contract, all applicable Department of the

Navy (DON) Regulations, and in accordance with the individual Task Orders against this Contract.

4.9 Have in place & conform to DON Level 1 Material Control Processes & Procedures.

4.10 Provide a copy of the internal Level 1 Material Control Processes & Procedures, participate in an annual review of the internal Level 1 Material Control Processes & Procedures, & update the internal Level 1 Material Control Processes & Procedures annually &/or as necessary.

4.11 Provide Objective Quality Evidence (OQE) of contractor procured material for each Task Order.

4.12 Provide verification of certification for welders, pipe fitters, and all other trades personnel requiring certification. Personnel shall carry on their person a copy of the certification at all times during the alteration. No welder shall be permitted to work in connection with alteration to any vessel unless they are, at the time, qualified to the standards established by the U.S Coast Guard, American Bureau of Shipping, or the Department of the Navy for the type of welding being performed. No welder shall be permitted to work on production applications of welding other than those for which they have been qualified and approved by NAVSEA Philadelphia.

4.13 Provide crane services for two days each approximately three times over the course of the delivery order or more, as required by individual Task Orders.

4.14 Perform equipment and system level light‐off and testing and assist the In‐Service Engineering Agent

(ISEA) with each system certification or inspection, as required.

4.15 Provide the SME and COR with a Project Schedule/Plan of Action & Milestones (POA&M) for the repairs in Microsoft Project V4.0 or similar format as required by the task after award of this Delivery Order (DO) and again upon each POA&M revision. Once the installation has begun, the POA&M shall be revised weekly to accurately represent the progress of each installation milestone, and shall include percentage completion data for each task. Any inconsistencies between work completion and expenditures shall be addressed to the satisfaction of the SME and COR.

4.16 Provide the SME and COR with an Incurred Costs Report which is a summary of all costs incurred to date. This report shall be attached in Wide Area Workflow Receipts and Acceptance (WAWF‐RA), beginning thirty (30) days after award and every thirty (30) days thereafter.

4.17 Provide the SME and COR with a Burn Rate Analysis Report that captures the rate at which funding is expended. This report shall be attached in WAWF‐RA, beginning thirty (30) days after award and every thirty (30) days thereafter.

4.18 Provide all Installation and Condition Reports to the SME and COR.

4.19 Provide a Final Return Cost Report to the SME and COR within thirty (30) days after completion of a task. The report shall identify final costs of labor, material, travel and Other Direct Costs (ODC), including breakdown of ODC costs.

5.0 DELIVERABLES

5.1 Provide the SME and COR with an Incurred Costs Report which is a summary of all costs incurred to date. This report shall be attached in Wide Area Workflow Receipts and Acceptance (WAWF‐RA), beginning thirty (30) days after award and every thirty (30) days thereafter. Any inconsistencies between work completion and money spent shall be addressed to the satisfaction of the SME and COR.

(CDRL‐A001)

5.2 Provide the SME and COR with a Burn Rate Analysis Report that captures the rate at which funding is expended. This report shall be attached in WAWF‐RA, beginning thirty (30) days after award and every thirty (30) days thereafter. (CDRL‐A002)

5.3 Provide the SME and COR with a detailed Removal and Installation Milestone Schedule (POA&M) if required by the task, in Microsoft Project or similar format. The initial POA&M will be submitted within thirty (30) days prior to the start of the task. Updated POA&Ms will be provided weekly once the installation begins. (CDRL‐A003)

5.4 Provide the SME and COR with a Material Inventory Status Report no later than thirty (30) days after completion of a task. Greater frequency may be required by the SME or COR, as warranted. (CDRL‐ A004)

5.5 Provide the SME and COR with a Level 1Material Inventory Report no later than fourteen (14) days from receipt of Level 1 material. (CDRL‐A005)

5.6 Provide the SME and COR with Overhaul/Level 1 Q/A Reports no later than fourteen (14) days from completion of an overhaul or other task order issued under this contract. (CDRL‐A006)

5.7 Provide NSWCCD‐SSES SME and COR with all Level 1 original records associated with each task order/overhaul/ repair no later than fourteen (14) days from the completion of any task order issued under this contract. (CDRL‐A007)

5.8 Provide the SME and COR with a DD‐250 and final Financial Status Report within thirty (30) days of completion of this Delivery Order. (CDRL‐A008)

6 .0 SCHEDULE

6.1 The government will provide a schedule as specified for the specific tasking at the individual task order level. For planning purposes, approximately 75% of the support will take place in Norfolk, VA. Support that will be provided outside of Norfolk, VA is specified in section 10.0.

7.0 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED INFORMATION/MATERIAL (GFI/GFM)

7.1 The government may provide materials in support of the associated work under this contract as required for the specific tasking. In the event that GFI or GFM is to be furnished, such information will be specified at the task order level.

8.0 PERSONNEL QUALIFICATIONS

8.1 The contractor shall provide fully trained and experienced personnel necessary to perform the design, installation, and repair services as specified in individual task orders. The contractor shall also provide training for keeping its’ personnel abreast of industry and trade advances, and for establishing and maintaining proficiency on equipment, computer languages, and computer operating systems as necessary throughout the contract period of performance. Training of personnel shall be performed by the contractor at their own expense.

(A) All services shall be performed by fully qualified individuals in the relevant profession, trade or field, and possess any & all licenses required by law and in applicable standards & specifications. The functions to be performed by all personnel shall reasonably correspond to the title of the labor or job category.

(B) When performing special processes such as welding, brazing and non‐destructive testing, the contractor personnel shall be certified to the requirements of T9074‐AQ‐BIB‐010/248 (Requirements for Welding and Brazing Procedure and Performance Qualification); T9074‐AS‐ GIB‐010/278 (Requirements for Non‐Destructive Testing Methods); S9074‐AR‐GIB‐010/278 (Requirements for Fabrication, Welding and Inspection and Casting Inspection and Repair for Machinery, Piping and Pressure Vessels); and T9074‐AB‐GIB‐010/1688 (Requirements for Fabrication, Welding and Inspection of Submarine Structure). For non‐Naval vessels and small crafts, contractor personnel shall be certified to applicable fabrication documents.

The labor categories of Program Manager, Quality Assurance Specialist, and Financial Analyst are designated as Key Personnel.

8.2 KEY PERSONNEL

The target education and work experience qualifications for the key labor categories below are as follows:

(A) Program Manager: The Program Manager is responsible for overall contract performance.

The Program Manager should ensure compliance with the all contract requirements, is responsible to ensure all contractor personnel are competent, trained, and certified, and that adequate resources have been allocated to specific tasks. The Program Manager organizes, directs, and coordinates the planning and execution of all tasks and allocates and reassigns resources as may be necessary to ensure that all tasks are properly accomplished within the established schedules. The Program Manager should have the understanding of all Level 1 requirements, be familiar with support requirements involving tasks such as Compressed Gas Systems Grooms & manifold, valve, dehydrator, air control panel, and dehumidifier overhauls

The Program Manager should have a bachelor’s degree (BS) in Engineering or Naval Architecture from an accredited college or university. In addition, this position should have seven (7) years managerial or supervisory experience in engineering projects involving modernization (SHIPALTs / SCs), maintenance, installation, repair, or testing of Naval Ship HM&E or electronic systems/ equipment. This experience should include at least five (5) years working experience in the development and installation of Alteration /SCs on Navy Ships. The Program Manager should demonstrate knowledge of Navy organizations including: Naval Sea Systems (NAVSEA) Command, Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC), Naval Shipyards, Regional Maintenance

Centers, and Type Commanders (TYCOMs).

The Education requirement can be substituted with 10 years of Program Management experience and 5 years of direct support of Compressed Gas Systems Grooms & manifold, valve, dehydrator, air control panel, and dehumidifier overhauls.

(B) Quality Assurance (QA) Specialist: The Quality Assurance (QA) Specialist is responsible for ensuring the materials and equipment that are procured meet specifications, developing needed certification procedures, and ensuring procurement specifications are in accordance with Naval requirements.

The Quality Assurance (QA) Specialist should be a graduate of high school, trade, industrial school, or obtained an equivalent degree or diploma. This position should have five (5) years of experience in performing quality assurance and control inspections on Navy Ship HM&E or electronic systems for specification and engineering drawing requirement compliance. This experience should include three (3) years of experience demonstrating practical knowledge of quality assurance programs, quality control inspection systems, machining skills; and a detailed knowledge of shop procedures, processes, methods and techniques which may be obtained concurrently. He/she should be certified NDT (Nondestructive Testing) Level III inspector by American Society for Nondestructive Testing or equivalent organization and must have a thorough knowledge of the NAVSEA Standard Items and Level 1 procedures and requirements

(C) Financial Analyst: The Financial Analyst will serve as the Contract Administrator and Subcontractor Liaison for the duration of the Contract. The Financial Analyst is responsible for providing weekly financial and technical reports, tracking departmental costs, preparing and reviewing cost estimates, providing cost projections and analysis, reviewing invoices prior to submission, and reviewing government funding documentation for all related tasking.

The Financial Analyst (FA) shall possess a minimum of an Associate’s Degree (AS) in Accounting or Business from an accredited college or university or possess a minimum of five (5) years of experience in the Financial/Accounting field. Experience must include Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Contract Administration, Government reporting, and CDRLs. The FA shall possess the ability to maintain multiple Delivery Orders and Contracts on a weekly and monthly basis.

8.2 NON‐KEY PERSONNEL

The minimum education and work experience requirements for non‐key labor categories below are as follows:

(A) Engineering Technician: The Engineering Technician shall, at a minimum, have graduated from a high school, trade, or industrial school, or obtained an equivalent degree or diploma; have a minimum of five (5) years of practical engineering experience in the operation, installation, test, maintenance, and repair work of Naval Ship HM&E or electronic equipment and systems; have at least five (5) years of experience supporting HP Air System Grooms, CVN 68 Class and Submarine Manifold Condition assessments, Main Reduction Gear (MRG) Dehumidifier overhauls, compressed air dehydrator overhauls; and possess a working knowledge of all DON Level 1 Material Control requirements.

(B) Logistician: The Logistician shall be at a minimum a graduate of a high school, trade, or industrial school, or have obtained an equivalent degree or diploma; shall have a minimum of five (5) years of experience with the Naval Logistic System to include experience in identifying material and logistic requirements for Ship Alteration /Ship Change Documents and Ship Repairs; experience with the Navy supply and procurement systems and procedures for requisitioning and purchasing material required to support Ship Alteration /Ship Change Documents and Repairs; and experience in researching the types and quantities of equipment allowed aboard Ship, to include a minimum of two (2) years’ experience in the use of the Configuration Data Manager’s Database‐Open Architecture (CDMD‐OA), Provisioning, and Technical Documentation (PTD).

(C) Trade Personnel: The following trade positions shall have a minimum of two (2) years of Shipboard experience in the position and be at the journeyman level of competence, and all must have obtained a minimum of a high school degree, a technical vocational high school degree, or an equivalent.

Marine Equipment Mechanic (i.e. welders, pipefitters, etc.)

Marine Equipment Electrician

Maintenance Trades Helper (i.e. painters, apprentice Marine Equipment Mechanics, apprentice Engineering Technicians, etc.)

9.0 CONTRACTOR FURNISHED MATERIAL

9.1 The contractor will provide materials in support of the associated work under this contract and subsequent task orders (TO) as required for the specific tasking.

10 . 0 TRAVE L

10.1 San Diego, CA and Bremerton/Everett, WA.

10.2 Philadelphia, PA, Bi‐monthly program reviews.

10.3 The number and locations of Ships may change based on Ships’ schedules and the SME will provide updates as necessary.

11.0 CLASSIFIED MATERIAL

11.1 None.

12.0 PERIOD OR PERFORMANCE

12.1 Date of Award through three (3) years thereafter.

13.0 PLACES OF PERFORMANCE

13.1 Work under this contract will be performed in Navy, commercial, and contractor facilities. Specific locations shall be specified at the task order level.

14.0 OTHER INFORMATION

14.1 The contractor shall report ALL contractor labor hours (including subcontractor labor hours) required for performance of services provided under this contract for the [NAMED COMPONENT] via a secure data collection site. The contractor is required to completely fill in all required data fields using the following web address https://doncmra.nmci.navy.mil. Reporting inputs will be for the labor executed during the period of performance during each Government fiscal year (FY), which runs October 1 through September 30. While inputs may be reported any time during the FY, all data shall be reported no later than October 31 of each calendar year. Contractors may direct questions to the help desk, linked at https://doncmra.nmci.navy.mil

14.2 Contractor Personnel Identification: In the performance of this contract, contractor employees shall identify themselves as contractor personnel by introducing themselves or being introduced as contractor personnel and by displaying distinguishing badges or other visible identification for meetings with Government personnel. Contractor personnel shall appropriately identify themselves as contractor employees in telephone conversations and formal and informal written correspondence.

SECTION I - CONTRACT CLAUSES

The following have been deleted:

52.222-41 Service Contract Act Of 1965 NOV 2007

SECTION J - LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS

The following have been added by full text:

AMENDMENT 00001 Q&A

N65540‐14‐R‐5041 Questions

1. The solicitation states that the offers are due by 12 am on 3 September 2014. Fed Biz ops sows a response date of 2 pm on September 3, 2014. What is the correct time for the submission deadline?

a. The correct response time and date is 2PM on September 3, 2014. The change has been made on the solicitation document.

2. Section B Item No 0004 Support Costs includes a NTE $93,051 for Materials and Travel in support of CLINs 0001‐0003. Under Support Costs on page 83, the solicitation states

“The proposed amount for CLINS identified as Support Cost CLINs in Section B, shall include the estimated base amount and the offeror’s proposed markup costs, which will be used for evaluation purposes.” Is it the Government’s intent for the Offeror to bid these as NTEs or should the applicable indirect rates be applied? If the Government’s intent is for the offeror to propose the cost specified with appropriate indirect rates, will the Government please provide the estimated breakdown of materials, travel and other

ODCs so that the appropriate indirect costs can be applied?

a. The NTE amount of $93,051 for CLIN 0004 is inclusive of any adders (i.e. G&A) and is non‐fee bearing. The estimated breakdown is $48,051.00 in Travel and

$45,000.00 in Materials over the three‐year period of performance. CLIN 0004’s description has been revised to reflect this change.

3. The solicitation identifies page limits for the volume as 25 total. SECTION 1 –

INTRODUCTION (Maximum length: 3 pages) SECTION 2 – TECHNICAL PROPOSAL

(Maximum length: 19 pages) Past Performance (Maximum length: 3 pages)

As part of the Management subfactor it says: “1B. Personnel: The offeror shall include a resume for each "Key Personnel" labor category in the quantity specified in Section C and their related experience. The following resumes are required: Program Manager, Quality Assurance (QA) Specialist, and Financial Analyst. Each resume shall not exceed two (2) pages in length. A signed letter of intent shall be submitted for all key personnel who are not currently employed by the offeror.” Accordingly, the three resumes represent six pages, plus a letter of intent (if the people are not current employees) which could be another three pages. Please confirm the resumes and Letters of Intent

(if needed) are to be provided as attachments and are not included as part of the 19 page limit for the Technical Proposal like the Level 1 Material Control Processes &

Procedures document.

a. Resumes and/or letters of intent are NOT included in technical proposal’s page count.

4. The solicitation indicates that travel will be required. In addition, the SOW requires the maintenance of documentation and reports. In order to help keep the cost down to the

Government and to ensure consistency and promptness in recognizing travel costs and responding to requests, Contractor’s often use administrative support to help with file maintenance, documentation and expense reports. Will the Government please consider adding a Clerk/Typist category to the solicitation to accomplish these tasks?

a. No. The solicitation is clear on its face.

5. Page 12 Section 4.2 addresses certification for welders, pipefitter and other trades personnel and Page 14 8.1(B) addresses welding and brazing; however, the solicitation does not include categories for welders or fitters. Will the Government add these categories to the solicitation?

a. A list of trades the Marine Equip Mechanic and Maintenance Trades Helper have been added to Section 8.2(c) of the SOW.

6. In Section 8.0, the solicitation provides Personnel Qualifications for both key and non‐ key categories. The requirements for a Marine Equipment Electrician are not included.

Should that category be included under Trade Personnel on page 16?

a. Yes. Marine Equipment Electrician has been added to Section 8.2(c) of the SOW.

7. On page 15 the target education and experience for Financial Analyst states “The

Financial Analyst will serve as Contracts Administrator and Subcontractor Liaison for the duration of the Contract”. Many Contractors separate the Contract Administration and

Subcontract Functions from the financial report and tracking and may not be directly chargeable IAW their disclosure statements. Will the Government please reword this to reflect that the Financial Analyst may perform those functions rather than will?

8. On page 15 the target education and experience for Financial Analyst states that “the

Financial Analyst (FA) shall possess a minimum of an Associate’s Degree (AS) in

Accounting or Business from an accredited college or university or possess a minimum of fifteen (15) years of experience in the Financial/Accounting field. Experience must include Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Contract Administration, Government reporting and CDRLs.” In the Program Manager Category, 10 years of Program

Management Experience can substitute for a BS in Engineering and Naval architecture.

Will the Government consider reducing the years of experience in lieu of a degree to 5 for this category where only a 2 year degree is required?

a. The target experience for the Financial Analyst category should read “…a minimum of five (5) years of experience in the Financial/Accounting field.” This change has been made to the SOW.

9. Will the Government remove the Contract Administration requirement from the experience in the Contractor does not use a Financial Analyst in that capacity?

10. “Unnamed Vendor” would like to inquire about the inclusion and applicability of FAR

Clause 52.222.41 Service Contract Act of 1965 on page 43 of the subject RFP as there is not a DoL Wage Determination included with the RFP.

a. This clause was inadvertently included and has been removed from the solicitation.

(End of Summary of Changes)