N6660417R1772-0002.pdf

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

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

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FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

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8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., Street, County, State and Zip Code) X N6660417R1772

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

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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.

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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

17-Aug-2017

CODE

NAVAL UNDERSEA WARFARE CENTER

NATHANIEL BARBER , CODE 0223

CONTRACTS DEPARTMENT

1176 HOWELL STREET, BLDG. 1258

NEWPORT RI 02841-1708

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SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION A - SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM

The following have been modified:

GENERAL INFORMATION

Distribution: FILE, KR, NUWC 01/115, DCMA:TBD, DFAS:TBD, COR:TBD, PI:TBD, TDAA: TBD

SCD: C

NUWCDIVNPT Control Number: 171772

NUWCDIVNPT Requisition Number(s): 1300554859

NUWCDIVNPT POC: Nathaniel Barber; Email: nathaniel.barber@navy.mil

NOTES TO OFFERORS

1. In order to receive the drawings/specifications/technical data package (TDP)/government furnished information (GFI), the company must be registered in the DOD Joint Certification Program (JCP). Once approved for the JCP the company will have access to the drawings through FBO. Registered users are required to log in to their FBO account and have an active registration with JCP to view and download copies of the material. You must be certified under the United States/Canada Joint Certification Program (JCP) (https://www.dlis.dla.mil/jcp/) to be granted access to the technical documentation, via FBO (www.fbo.gov).

2. Two classified appendices form part of this request for proposal. Vendors wishing to obtain a hard paper copy of the Classified Addendums may request them directly from the Contract Negotiator at nathaniel.barber@navy.mil. Contractors are required to be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and JCP prior to receiving the Classified Addendums.

The contents of the Classified Addendums are classified CONFIDENTIAL and interested vendors are required to complete and submit the attached Material Request Form. Upon Government receipt of your request and prior to mailing a copy of the Classified Addendum, our Security Department will verify that your facilities are cleared up to the required classification level and have safeguarding capability. Only one copy will be distributed per company.

3. A deadline for Industry submission of Classified Appendix Requests is hereby established at

2:00 PM EST on 27 July 2017. After this date and time, the Government may not respond to requests.

4. A deadline for Industry Submission of Questions is hereby established at 2:00 PM EST on August 1 2017. After this date and time, the Government may not respond to questions received.

5. The contract minimum quantity referred to in paragraph (b) of FAR Clause 52.216-22

‘Indefinite Quantity’ is 3 First Article units under CLIN 0001 and 3 First Article units CLIN 0004.

6. The government will establish the contract ceiling and populate the section B pricing structure for the stepladder production units as follows upon award:

a. The dollar value ceiling will be established using the same calculation as is applied to arrive at the total evaluated price. See provision UW M-2-0001 EVALUATION FACTORS section B. TOTAL EVALUATED PRICE (TEP). Note the FAT test evaluation cost adjustment per provision HQ M-2-0012 is not included in this value.

b. The maximum quantity of production units established will be calculated by dividing the dollar value ceiling by the unit price from the highest quantity range. If the calculation results in a fraction of a unit the quantity will be rounded up regardless of the fraction value.

7. There is an updated Critical Item Performance Specification (CIPS) associated with the

TR-302 Transducers. Offerors are on notice that failure to use the TR - 302 CIPS associated with this RFP, dated 13 JUNE 2017, may adversely impact their standing in the competition. This CIPS supercedes the CIPS dated 29 February 2016 and issued with the synopsis, which is now obsolete.

Amendment 0001

The purpose of this amendment is:

1. To correct NOTES TO OFFERORS #2 in the General Information section to state that the classified appendices will not be in the form of a Compact Disc, (CD). Instead they will be in the form of hard paper copies.

2. To extend the date in NOTES TO OFFERORS #3 in the General Information section to request classified appendices 2:00 PM EST on 27 July 2017.

Amendment 0002

The purpose of this amendment is:

1. To update Section L, provision UW L-2-0001 to address questions submitted by industry and to include section I. PROPOSAL SUBMISSION - GENERAL INFORMATION AND REQUIREMENTS in provision UW L-2-0001.

2. To include drawing #50225-00069CA as requested in Question 6 below.

3. To include the full drawing #8440526 as requested in Question 8 below.

4. Address questions submitted by industry, see below.

Questions and Answers:

1. The Solicitation provides a Performance Based Milestone Plan for CLIN’s 0001, 0002, 0004 and 0005, but does not provide one for production CLIN’s 0003, 0006 and 0007. Will the Government include such a plan for the production CLIN’s?

Response: No.

2. On Page 83 of the solicitation, Paragraph (d), the Government’s Small Business Participation objective for this contract is omitted; please provide the objective.

Response: The Small Business Participation objective for this contract is 5% and is amended into Section L, provision UW L-2-0001, II. TECHNICAL PROPOSAL.

3. Within the Technical Capabilities section of the Solicitation, a 15 page limit for Sub-Factor 1 and a 15 page limit for Sub-Factor 2 are specified, on pages 76 and 79, respectively. Can the page limit be changed to 30 pages total for both Sub-Factor 1 and Sub-Factor 2 due to redundant sections, such as Facilities and Configuration Management?

Response: The solicitation has been amended to reflect that the page limit of Sub Factor 1 and Sub Factor 2 of Provision UW L-2-0001 Instructions to Offerors, II. TECHNICAL PROPOSAL, (b) Technical Capability, has been changed from 15 pages each, to a total of 30 pages for both.

4. The Solicitation does not contain the Proposal Submission – General Requirements, including General Format, Markings, Page Limits and Style typically contained in most RFP’s of this type.

The Solicitation also has inconsistencies within the numbering of various sections and sub-sections, particularly in the Technical Capability section, pages 75 through 83. Was it intended for the Solicitation to follow the same proposal preparation instructions and outline format as other recently released RFPs?

Response: Provision UW L-2-0001 has been amended to include I. PROPOSAL SUBMISSION - GENERAL INFORMATION AND REQUIREMENTS. However, the government could not identify numbering inconsistencies.

5. Regarding Sub-Factor 1, page 76 of the outline, pertaining to the TR-302 and the “TR-302 Transducer Design Requirements Table”, the CIPS Paragraph sections as well as the CIPS Paragraph Titles do not match the CIPS 53711-7335231M. Please clarify these numbers and titles.

Response: The solicitation has been updated to reflect the correct portions of the CIPS in provision UW

L-2-0001, II. TECHNICAL PROPOSAL.

6. The TR-302 test cable, drawing #50225-00069CA is specified in section 2.2.2 of CIPS 53711- 7335231M. Please provide this drawing.

Response: Drawing #50225-00069CA has been made available. See bullet 1 above concerning access to restricted documents associated with this RFP.

7. Within Sub-Factor 3, page 82 of the Solicitation, the “Schedules/Milestones” section only mentions first year production quantities for the TR-355 and TR-355A transducers. What, if any, are the projected first year production quantities for the TR-302D transducer?

Response: The projected first production year quantity for the TR-302D production transducers has been added to Subfactor B-3 of provision UW L-2-0001, II. TECHNICAL PROPOSAL.

8. Regarding the TR-302D drawing package, drawing #8440526 for the Active Element Assembly is missing sheet 2 of 2. Please provide sheet 2 of this drawing.

Response: Drawing #8440526 has been made available. See bullet 1 above concerning access to restricted documents associated with this RFP.

9. For CLINs 0003, 0006, and 0007, Section F states that each CLIN delivery commences at 10 months after delivery order, at a rate of 2 units per month. If a delivery order includes quantities from each of the three CLINs, is the rate up to 6 units per month (i.e. 2 per CLIN) or still 2 per month with designation under which CLIN will be delivered?

Response: The delivery schedule applies independently to each CLIN. For example, if a delivery order includes quantities from each of the three CLINs, the rate would be up to 6 per month, 2 per CLIN, for a total of 6.

10. Will the government be providing the required test cables, as identified in the CIPS, for each of the transducer configurations?

Response: The Government will provide the required test cable. The Government will verify that the cable provided complies with test requirements as identified on the drawing at the time the cable is provided. Subsequent compliance of the cable to the requirements identified on the drawing is the responsibility of the vendor.

11. Page 79 of 92, paragraph 2: The last entry, “Life”, in the TR‐355/TR‐355A Transducer Design Requirements Table, first column, refers to CIPS paragraph numbers that do not match the CIPS paragraph numbers in the CIPS provided with the solicitation. Can the government update this table to reflect the paragraph numbers in the updated CIPS?

Response: The solicitation has been updated to reflect the correct portions of the CIPS in provision UW

L-2-0001, II. TECHNICAL PROPOSAL.

SECTION L - INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND NOTICES TO BIDDERS

The following have been modified:

UW L-2-0001 Instructions to Offerors

I. PROPOSAL SUBMISSION - GENERAL INFORMATION AND REQUIREMENTS

(A) Offerors must respond to all requirements of the solicitation document. Submit proposals electronically to the two email addresses stated below:

nathaniel.barber@navy.mil andrew.c.nagelhout@navy.mil

(B) Proposal Format. This section specifies the format that Offerors shall use in submitting proposals in response to this solicitation. The intent is to provide uniformity in the format of the proposals to ensure a complete, fair and efficient evaluation. Offerors shall comply with the detailed instructions for the format and content of the proposals;

proposals that do not comply may be considered unacceptable and may render the Offeror ineligible for award.

Offerors are required to submit their proposals in separate parts as follows:

(1) Letter of Transmittal, with the following information:

(a) Solicitation number;

(b) The name, address, email address, telephone numbers, Cage Code, DUNS Number, and Tax Identification Number (TIN) of the Offeror;

(c) A statement that the Offeror agrees to all terms, conditions, and requirements included in the solicitation. There shall not be any pricing information in the cover letter.

(d) A statement that the proposal is valid through 240 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of proposals;

(e) Names, titles, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses of persons authorized to negotiate on the Offeror’ s behalf with the Government in connection with this solicitation;

(f) DCAA and DCMA office points of contact, including branch location, DODAAC, contact name, telephone number, and email address;

(g) Name, title, and signature of a person authorized to sign the proposal;

(h) Identify all enclosures being transmitted as part of its proposal; and,

(i) The status of the Offeror’s accounting system, CAS disclosure system, and purchasing system, and provide supporting documentation (e.g., DCMA letter confirming adequacy of accounting system).

(2) One electronic copy of the signed solicitation document with the following:

(a) RFP Sections A through J, “Solicitation, Offer and Award.” With all fill-ins completed.

(b) RFP Section K, “Representation, Certifications and Other Statements of Offerors,” completed by the Offeror. Items which are not applicable should be marked N/A.

(3) Small Business Subcontracting Plan. The Offeror’s attention is directed to Section I clauses FAR 52.219-9 entitled Small Business Subcontracting Plan, DFARS 252.219-7003 entitled “Small Business Subcontracting Plan (DoD Contracts)” and FAR 52.219-16 entitled “Liquidated Damages – Small Business Subcontracting Plan”. As prescribed in FAR 19.708, Offerors other than small business concerns shall submit a subcontracting plan and that plan, once approved, shall be made part of any contract resulting from this solicitation. The Offeror’s Small Business Subcontracting Plan will be incorporated into the contract by reference. NOTE: The Small Business Subcontracting Plan is separate from the Small Business Participation Factor.

(4) Volume I - Technical Proposal - Include all data and information required for evaluation as set forth below in UW L-2-0001 Instructions to Offerors, II. TECHNICAL PROPOSAL. Price information shall be completely omitted from the Technical Proposal Volume.

(5) Volume II- Price Proposal- Offerors shall insert the proposed price of each item and each stepladder identified in Section B.

(C) General Format, Markings, Page Limits, and Style.

(1) Page Limits and Copies.

Proposal Part Maximum Number of Pages Copies Required Letter of Transmittal No Limit Electronic Submission

Completed RFP No Limit Electronic Submission Small Business

Subcontracting Plan No Limit Electronic Submission

Volume I - Technical 40 (Not including Pass/Fail and Past

Performance Data, if any.)

Electronic Submission

Volume II- Price No Limit Electronic Submission

Important Note: Offerors shall not include CLASSIFIED material in the volumes.

(2) The information contained within the documents shall not be locked such that formulas are able to be viewed. Original documents created in Word, Access, Excel, or equivalent shall be the actual workable documents, and not scanned Portable Document Format (PDFs). All Microsoft Excel files shall be completely readable and editable, as to ascertain the validity of the pricing or other data contained therein. All Adobe Acrobat files shall be word-searchable.

(3) Type size shall be 10 point “Times” font or equivalent, uncompressed and unreduced. Text shall be single-spaced with margins of at least one inch on all sides. Foldout pages up to 11 x 17 inches may be used for diagrams, charts or graphic material with type size(s) left to the discretion of the Offeror.

(4) Provide a Table of Contents in sufficient detail so that the important proposal elements can be easily located. The use of tabs and dividers is encouraged. The proposal Title Page shall include all information required in (5) below plus identification of copies bearing original authorizing signatures.

(5) The Price and Technical volumes shall be marked as follows:

Proposal Title Proposal Category (Technical or Price) Volume number Security classification (Unclassified only) RFP number

Name of the Offeror

(6) Subcontractor data submitted directly to the Government in support of the prime Offeror's price proposal shall follow the format described above. Subcontractor submittals shall prominently identify the prime Offeror.

(7) Submit a proposal that clearly and concisely describes and defines the contractor's response to the requirements contained in the solicitation. General statements such as “the Offeror understands”, “the Offeror can or will comply with the requirements”, “standard procedures will be used”, “well-known techniques will be used”, or statements which merely paraphrase the RFP in whole or in part will not constitute compliance with the requirements for proposal content and will be interpreted as a lack of understanding. Data previously submitted, or presumed to be known (e.g., data or services previously submitted or performed for the Government), cannot be considered as part of the proposal unless physically incorporated into the proposal. Failure to conform to all requirements of this RFP may form the basis for rejection of the proposal.

(8) A legible, neat, orderly and comprehensive proposal is required. Elaborate brochures or artwork, expensive visual or presentation aids beyond those sufficient to present a complete and comprehensive proposal are neither necessary nor desirable. This may be construed as an indication of a lack of understanding or cost consciousness. Offerors shall follow the general rule that quality of information is significantly more important than quantity or visual esthetics of presentation. Do not elaborate unnecessarily or provide other presentations beyond that sufficient to present a complete and effective proposal.

(9) Do not repeat information required in the responses in two or more proposal data requirements. Include detailed information in the area of the proposal where it contributes most critically. In other areas where a repeat discussion is necessary, provide a reference to the detailed discussion location.

(10) Provide all pertinent information in sufficient detail to permit evaluation of the proposal. Cross referencing is permitted where its use would conserve space without impairing clarity. However, each response within a given volume of the proposal shall be written to the greatest extent possible on a stand-alone basis so that its content may be evaluated with minimal cross referencing. Where cross referencing is necessary, the Offeror shall provide a proposal Cross-Reference Matrix which cites the specific page number, section or paragraph for reference.

This matrix is excluded from the page limit.

(11) Each volume of the Proposal shall contain a glossary of all abbreviations and acronyms used, with an explanation for each. Glossaries do not count against page limitations for their respective volumes.

II. TECHNICAL PROPOSAL

(A) Organization. In the Technical Proposal, the Offeror shall provide information and documentation to clearly and concisely identify the Offeror’s overall ability to meet the requirements of the solicitation. The Technical Proposal shall be self –contained (i.e. if the outline requires data or an analysis, simply referring to another document with that information will not satisfy the requirement). The Offeror shall divide the Technical Proposal into the following factors and subfactors in the order listed:

Factor 1: Technical Capability Sub-factor 1: TR-302 Design Approach, Performance, and Manufacturing Sub-factor 2: TR-355 and TR-355A Design Approach, Performance, and Manufacturing Sub-factor 3: Program Management of the Resulting TR-302, TR-355 and TR-355A Contract

Sub-factor 4: Small Business Participation Factor 2: Past Performance Factor 3: Price

(B) Technical Capability (limited to 40 pages)

The proposal shall demonstrate that the Offeror’s design will achieve the performance requirements of the TR-302 and TR-355& TR-355A Critical Item Performance Specifications (CIPS) and Statement of Work (SOW). Proposing a legacy design approach based on informational Government Furnished Information (GFI) in the form of technical drawings, or other knowledge of previous designs, does not obviate the need for thorough discussions of all aspects of the design approach (i.e., a build-to-print technical approach will not constitute an acceptable response). For example, the Government will consider simply stating that the proposed design approach will meet acoustic element input impedance requirements because the previous TR-355 transducers met acoustic element input impedance testing a non-responsive discussion of the proposed design approach and the proposal will receive a deficiency in this area. The Offeror shall format the proposal using the following outline numbering:

1. TR-302 Transducer Design Approach, Performance and Manufacturing- Combined Page Limit 30 pages for subfactor II.(B)1 and II.(B)2.

TR-302 Transducer Design Approach Overview

The Offeror shall present an overview of the proposed TR-302 transducer design approach which includes an illustration of the design showing, at a minimum, the components of the proposed TR-302 transducer design required to meet the CIPS requirements.

1. 1 TR-302 Transducer Design Requirements Table

The Offeror shall complete the table that follows. The Offeror shall provide a concise discussion as to how specific aspects of the proposed transducer design are critical in meeting each listed requirement. It is acceptable to reference proposal paragraphs that appear later in the proposal (i.e. it is acceptable to reference detailed discussions in section 1.3.x) and for the table to be a fold out page in the proposal.

CIPS

Paragraph CIPS Paragraph Title Critical Design Features or Processes

3.3.3 Operating frequencies and

bands

<list a design feature or process which is critical to meeting requirement and/or refer to a proposal section which provides greater detail.>

3.3.4 Input Impedance <list a design feature or process which is critical to meeting requirement and/or refer to a proposal section which provides greater detail.>

3.3.5 Input Impedance Stability

3.3.6 Transmitting Voltage

Response (TVR) <list a design feature or process which is critical to meeting requirement and/or refer to a proposal section which provides greater detail.>

3.3.7 TVR Stability

3.3.8 Source Level <list a design feature or process which is critical to meeting requirement and/or refer to a proposal section which provides greater detail.>

3.3.9 Transmitting Beam Pattern <list a design feature or process which is critical to meeting requirement and/or refer to a proposal section which provides greater detail.>

3.3.10 Transmitting Beam Pattern

Stability

<list a design feature or process which is critical to meeting requirement and/or refer to a proposal section which provides greater detail.>

3.3.11 Linearity <list a design feature or process which is critical to meeting requirement and/or refer to a proposal section which provides greater detail.>

3.3.12 Free-field Voltage Response

(FFVS)

<list a design feature or process which is critical to meeting requirement and/or refer to a proposal section which provides greater detail.>

CIPS Paragraph Title Critical Design Features or Processes

3.3.13 FFVS Stability <list a design feature or process which is critical to meeting requirement and/or refer to a proposal section which provides greater detail.>

TR-302 Transducer Performance and Analysis of Proposed Design

The Offeror shall describe the predicted performance of the proposed TR-302 transducer design which includes discussing critical aspects of the proposed design that pertain to CIPS requirements listed in the table of proposal section 1.2.

1.1.1 Details to supplement Design Requirements Table

The Offeror shall create sub-sections as needed (1.3.1.1, 1.3.1.2, 1.3.1.3, etc.) to provide details of the projector design as they relate to performance requirements.

1.1.2 Basis for Predictions

The Offeror shall identify whether performance predictions are based upon measured data, analysis, or both. The offer shall present the measured data or the modeling data. Note that simply regurgitating text book formulas is not the intent of this requirement. If the Offeror is basing its design on a model, it shall describe the basis of the model and present the model output data.

1.1.3 Performance Variations

The Offeror shall describe TR-302 transducer performance variations with temperature and pressure.

1.1.4 Reliability

The Offeror shall discuss aspects of the design that contribute to transducer reliability. Discussion shall include watertight integrity for the required service life as specified in the CIPS.

1.1.5 Environmental Extremes

The Offeror shall discuss pertinent features of the proposed design that will enable it to withstand each of the following environmental extremes as defined in CIPS:

1.1.5.1 Temperature and atmospheric pressure

1.1.5.2 Vibration

1.1.5.3 Hydrostatic pressure

1.1.5.4 Underwater explosive shock

1.1.6 Producibility

The Offeror shall demonstrate a working knowledge of key manufacturing processes required to produce a consistent product. The discussion shall include:

1.1.6.1 Critical Materials –The Offeror shall discuss the critical materials of its TR-355 and TR-355A design.

1.1.6.2 Critical Processes - the Offeror shall discuss the critical processes necessary to consistently meet the TR-355 and TR-355A transducer performance requirements.

1.1.6.3 Manufacturing Controls - the Offeror shall discuss manufacturing controls required to ensure reproducibility of the First Article transducer performance characteristics. The Offeror shall also discuss manufacturing controls required to ensure that production projectors consistently meet production acceptance tests.

1.1.7 Throughput and Production Rate

The Offeror shall demonstrate its manufacturing capacity to support a production rate of five (5) per year on a non-interfering basis with any other of its contractual obligations. In order to demonstrate adequate throughput and production rate capability to perform this requirement, as outlined in Section F of the RFP, the offeror shall provide an accounting of other contractual obligations that would affect throughput and production rate on this contract after award, including a management plan for efficient use of company assets. Relevant assets include facilities, machinery, available workspace, and personnel.

Facilities Required.

The Offeror shall list and describe all existing and planned facilities which are required for the design, fabrication and manufacturing, testing, and delivery of the TR-302 transducer as set forth in the CIPS and SOW. That description shall include:

a. Incoming inspection

b. In-process testing and inspection

c. Special test equipment and tooling

d. Calibration equipment and techniques

e. Final inspection

f. Packaging and shipping

g. Documentation control

h. Secure storage for government-furnished information

i. Acoustic test facilities (the Offeror shall demonstrate that its acoustic test facilities are large enough to make direct, free-field measurements)

If the Offeror does not own the test facilities, the Offeror shall provide acceptable evidence for the availability of the facility in accordance with FAR 9.104-3 which states that acceptable evidence normally consists of a commitment or explicit arrangement that will be in existence at the time of contract award, to rent, purchase, or otherwise acquire the needed facilities, equipment, other resources, or personnel.

Technical Risk Assessment

Every transducer design, fabrication and manufacturing effort involves risk. The Offeror shall identify potential risks and provide a mitigation approach for each identified risk within the following areas:

1.1.8 Sub-Contractors and/or Vendors (if applicable). Use of sub-contractors for critical processes or critical subassemblies, and/or sole source vendors for critical or long-lead parts (e.g. connectors, cable, ceramic, etc.)

1.1.9 Meeting all performance requirements in the CIPS and how it affects the first article plan and schedule

1.1.10 Meeting all performance requirements in the CIPS and how risk and mitigation approach affects the production plan and schedule.

2. TR-355 and TR-355A Transducer Design Approach, Performance and Manufacturing - Combined Page Limit 30 pages for subfactor (b)1 and (b)2.

TR-355 and TR-355A Transducer Design Approach Overview

The Offeror shall present an overview of the proposed TR-355 and TR-355A transducer design approach which includes an illustration of the design showing, at a minimum, the components of the proposed TR-355 and TR-355A transducer design required to meet the CIPS requirements.

2.1 TR-355 and TR-355A Transducer Design Requirements Table

The Offeror shall complete the table that follows. The Offeror shall provide a concise discussion as to how specific aspects of the proposed transducer design are critical in meeting each listed requirement. It is acceptable to reference proposal paragraphs that appear later in the proposal (i.e. it is acceptable to reference detailed discussions in section 1.3.x) and for the table to be a fold out page in the proposal.

CIPS Paragraph Title Critical Design Features or Processes

3.3.4 Operating Frequency Bands <list a design feature or process which is critical to meeting requirement and/or refer to a proposal section which provides greater detail.>

3.3.5 Transmitting Voltage Response

(TVR)

<list a design feature or process which is critical to meeting requirement and/or refer to a proposal section which provides greater detail.>

3.3.6 Input impedance <list a design feature or process which is critical to meeting requirement and/or refer to a proposal section which provides greater detail.>

3.3.7 Mechanical Quality Factor <list a design feature or process which is critical to meeting requirement and/or refer to a proposal section which provides greater detail.>

3.3.8 Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <list a design feature or process which is critical to meeting requirement and/or refer to a proposal section which provides greater detail.>

3.3.9 Free-field voltage sensitivity

(FFVS)

<list a design feature or process which is critical to meeting requirement and/or refer to a proposal section which provides greater detail.>

3.3.10 Beam Patterns <list a design feature or process which is critical to meeting requirement and/or refer to a proposal section which provides greater detail.>

3.3.11 Linearity <list a design feature or process which is critical to meeting requirement and/or refer to a proposal section which provides greater detail.>

3.3.12 Power Handling <list a design feature or process which is critical to meeting requirement and/or refer to a proposal section which provides greater detail.>

3.5.5 Life <list a design feature or process which is critical to meeting requirement and/or refer to a proposal section which provides greater detail.>

TR-355 and TR-355A Transducer Performance and Analysis of Proposed Design

The Offeror shall describe the predicted performance of the proposed TR-355 and TR-355A transducer design which includes discussing critical aspects of the proposed design that pertain to CIPS requirements listed in the table of proposal section 1.2.

2.1.1 Details to supplement Design Requirements Table

The Offeror shall create sub-sections as needed (1.3.1.1, 1.3.1.2, 1.3.1.3, etc.) to provide details of the transducer design as they relate to performance requirements.

2.1.2 Basis for Predictions

The Offeror shall identify whether performance predictions are based upon measured data, analysis, or both. The offer shall present the measured data or the modeling data. Note that simply regurgitating text book formulas is not the intent of this requirement. If the Offeror is basing its design on a model, it shall describe the basis of the model and present the model output data.

2.1.3 Performance Variations

The Offeror shall describe TR-355 and TR-355A transducer performance variations with temperature and pressure.

2.1.4 Reliability

The Offeror shall discuss aspects of the design that contribute to projector reliability. Discussion shall include watertight integrity for the required service life as specified in the CIPS.

2.1.5 Environmental Extremes

The Offeror shall discuss pertinent features of the proposed design that will enable it to withstand each of the following environmental extremes as defined in CIPS:

2.1.5.1 Temperature and atmospheric pressure

2.1.5.2 Vibration

2.1.5.3 Hydrostatic pressure

2.1.5.4 Underwater explosive shock

2.1.6 Producibility

The Offeror shall demonstrate a working knowledge of key manufacturing processes required to produce a consistent product. The discussion shall include:

2.1.6.1 Critical Materials –The Offeror shall discuss the critical materials of its TR-355 and TR-355A design.

2.1.6.2 Critical Processes - the Offeror shall discuss the critical processes necessary to consistently meet the TR-355 and TR-355A transducer performance requirements.

2.1.6.3 Manufacturing Controls - the Offeror shall discuss manufacturing controls required to ensure reproducibility of the First Article transducer performance characteristics. The Offeror shall also discuss manufacturing controls required to ensure that production transducer consistently meet production acceptance tests.

2.1.7 Throughput and Production Rate

The Offeror shall demonstrate its manufacturing capacity to support a production rate of five (5) per year on a non-interfering basis with any other of its contractual obligations. In order to demonstrate adequate throughput and production rate capability to perform this requirement, as outlined in Section F of the RFP, the offeror shall provide an accounting of other contractual obligations that would affect throughput and production rate on this contract after award, including a management plan for efficient use of company assets. Relevant assets include facilities, machinery, available workspace, and personnel.

Facilities Required.

The Offeror shall list and describe all existing and planned facilities which are required for the design, fabrication and manufacturing, testing, and delivery of the TR-355 and TR-355A transducer as set forth in the CIPS and SOW. That description shall include:

a. Incoming inspection

b. In-process testing and inspection

c. Special test equipment and tooling

d. Calibration equipment and techniques

e. Final inspection

f. Packaging and shipping

g. Documentation control

h. Secure storage for government-furnished information

i. Acoustic test facilities (the Offeror shall demonstrate that its acoustic test facilities are large enough to make direct, free-field measurements)

If the Offeror does not own the test facilities, the Offeror shall provide acceptable evidence for the availability of the facility in accordance with FAR 9.104-3 which states that acceptable evidence normally consists of a commitment or explicit arrangement that will be in existence at the time of contract award, to rent, purchase, or otherwise acquire the needed facilities, equipment, other resources, or personnel.

Technical Risk Assessment

Every transducer design, fabrication and manufacturing effort involves risk. The Offeror shall identify potential risks and provide a mitigation approach for each identified risk within the following areas:

2.1.8 Sub-Contractors and/or Vendors (if applicable). Use of sub-contractors for critical processes or critical subassemblies, and/or sole source vendors for critical or long-lead parts (e.g. connectors, cable, ceramic, etc.)

2.1.9 Meeting all performance requirements in the CIPS and how it affects the first article plan and schedule

2.1.10 Meeting all performance requirements in the CIPS and how risk and mitigation approach affects the production plan and schedule

3. Program Management of the Resulting TR-302, TR-355 and TR-355A Contract (5 pages)

Schedule/Milestones

The Offeror shall present a summary schedule to design, fabricate, and test the proposed transducers. The Offeror shall provide both First Article and the First Year Production schedules. For the first production year, the Offeror shall assume, solely for the purposes of this proposal, that it has a production transducer order for ten (10) TR-302D, eight (8) TR-355 and six (6) TR-355A transducers.Configuration Management Plan

The Offeror shall discuss its Configuration Management (CM) plans and procedures and how it will execute CM relative to the production of TR-302, TR-355 and TR-355A transducers. The Offeror shall include a specific discussion of managing the configuration of engineering drawings and documents pertinent to the TR-302, TR-355 and TR-355A transducer production program.

Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) Management

The Offeror shall discuss the CDRL submittal process and CDRL management in terms of how it collects, distributes and maintains data and the data deliverables required during the execution of the contract.

Staffing Plan

The Offeror shall provide a chart identifying the personnel assigned to the various tasks of the resulting contract in terms of personnel type (e.g. engineer, program manager, technician, etc.). The Offeror shall indicate personnel who are performing multiple discipline tasks, if applicable.

4 Small Business Participation (5 pages) The offeror shall provide sufficient detail to permit a complete evaluation. This factor applies to every offeror (U.S.

and non-U.S.), regardless of size status or locations of working facilities or headquarters. Small Business Participation shall include the following:

(a) All offerors shall provide the names and CAGE codes of small business concerns (including the offeror if a small business concern) who would participate in accomplishing the proposed contract; the small business classification of each U.S. small business concern (i.e. SB, SDB, WOSB, HUBZone SB, VOSB, and SDVOSB); and a short description of the specific supplies or services to be provided by each small business concern. If a small business does not have a CAGE code, insert the word "None." List all SB classifications that apply to each concern.

(b) All offerors, including offerors who are themselves U.S. small business concerns based on the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code and size standard applicable to this procurement, are to identify the extent to which U.S. small business concerns will be utilized as first-tier subcontractors in the performance of this proposed contract. U.S. small business concerns are defined (1) in FAR 19.001 and (2) by the criteria and size standards in FAR 19.102 for the applicable NAICS code.

(c) Propose a percentage for this contract. A small business offeror shall indicate the percentage of work performed by themselves, as well as by any Small Business subcontractors. Proposals submitted by Large Business Concerns shall indicate the percentage of work performed by Small Business Subcontractors. The Small Business Participation percentage shall be calculated as follows:

Participation % = Total Small Business Contract + Subcontract Dollars Total Contract Value

(d) The Government’s Small Business Participation objective for this contract is: 5%. The offeror is encouraged to propose a Small Business Participation objective as high as practicable, as long as the percentage is supported by the related Small Business participation approach outlined in paragraph (e) below. The Offeror’s proposed Small Business Participation percentage for this contract shall be incorporated into the contract upon award.

(e) Provide an approach for how the Offeror intends to meet the proposed Small Business participation percentage.

The Offeror shall provide rationale that demonstrates the tasks assigned to the selected Small Businesses are meaningful to the overall success of this contract. A Small Business Offeror shall include work performed as the prime contractor as well as any work performed by Small Business subcontractors. In addition, the Offeror shall describe their management approach for involving SDB, WOSB, HUBZone SB, VOSB, and SDVOSB in the performance of this effort.

(C) Past Performance

1. The Offeror shall provide three (3) past performance references, if available, that reflect recent relevant experience performed within the last three (3) years of the closing date of the solicitation that demonstrate the ability to handle work required under this contract. Include a discussion on how the references provided are relevant to the work being proposed. Include contract/task order number, contract/task order type, program name, total contract/task order cost, short description of work performed, and names and valid telephone numbers for the Procuring Contract Officer (PCO), Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), and Program Manager (PM).

2. Each past performance reference shall not exceed two (2) pages, for a total minimum of six (6) pages and a total maximum of ten (10) pages.

3. Subcontractors proposed to perform more than twenty-five percent (25%) of the total price of the contract shall also submit three (3) past performance references, if available, that reflect recent relevant experience performed within the last three (3) years and demonstrate the ability to handle the scope and breadth of the tasking in the Statement of Work. Information about past performance required for the Prime Offeror listed above in (c)(1) apply to the subcontractor(s) as well. Each past performance reference shall not exceed two (2) pages, for a total of six (6) pages per subcontractor.

(D) Price

The offeror shall propose prices within the section B pricing tables.

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