Solicitation N66604-20-R-8221 Amendment 0001.pdf

EXCEPTION TO SF 30

APPROVED BY OIRM 11-84

30-105-04 STANDARD FORM 30 (Rev. 10-83) Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

1. CONTRACT ID CODE

J

PAGE OF PAGES

1 15

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO.

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

07-Aug-2020

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO. 5. PROJECT NO.(Ifapplicable)

6. ISSUED BY CODE N66604 7. ADMINISTERED BY (Ifother than item 6) CODE

NAVAL UNDERSEA WARFARE CTR. DIV., NPT.

TERESA M. MICHAEL, CODE 0221

CONTRACTS DEPARTMENT

1176 HOWELL STREET, BLDG. 1258

NEWPORT RI 02841

See Item 6

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., Street, County, State and Zip Code) X 9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

N6660420R8221

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

25-Jun-2020

10A. MOD. OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

CODE FACILITY CODE

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

X The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offer is extended, X is not extended.

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

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

or (c) By separate letter or telegramwhich 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. Ifby virtue ofthis amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by telegramor letter, provided each telegramor 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 CONTRACT S/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.)

SE CONTINUATION ON PAGE 2.

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions ofthe 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) 16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

TEL: EMAIL:

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of person authorized to sign)

15C. DATE SIGNED 16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

BY

(Signature of Contracting Officer)

16C. DATE SIGNED

07-Aug-2020

N6660420R8221

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

NUWCDIVNPT Control Number: 208221

NUWCDIVNPT Requisition Number(s): 1300716852

NUWCDIVNPT PID Number: N66604-19-RFPREQ-NPT-15-0001

NUWCDIVNPT POC: Teresa Michael; Email: teresa.michael@navy.mil

AMENDMENT 0001

The purpose of Solicitation Amendment 0001 is to:

1) Revise clauses.

2) Revise a provision.

3) Revise Section L INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS.

The following revisions are made as a result of this Amendment.

Section I – Replace December 2019 version of Clause 52.204-25 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING FOR CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT with the August 2020 version by full text.

Section K – Replace December 2019 version of Provision 52.204-24 REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN TELECMMUNCIATIONS AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT with the August 2020 version by full text.

Section L –

1) Delete Clause 52.214-34 Submission Of Offers In The English Language (APR 1991).

2) Delete Clause 52.214-35 Submission Of Offers In U.S. Currency (APR 1991).

3) Revise Section L INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS section 1.0 GENERAL INFORMATION Paragraph (B)(6) as follows:

Delete: 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.

Insert: RESERVED mailto:teresa.michael@navy.mil

The solicitation response date and time are NOT extended as a result of solicitation Amendment 0001.

All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

SECTION I - CONTRACT CLAUSES

The following have been added by full text:

52.204-25 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING FOR CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND VIDEO

SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT (AUG 2020)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause--

Backhaul means intermediate links between the core network, or backbone network, and the small subnetworks at the edge of the network (e.g., connecting cell phones/towers to the core telephone network). Backhaul can be wireless (e.g., microwave) or wired (e.g., fiber optic, coaxial cable, Ethernet).

Covered foreign country means The People's Republic of China.

Covered telecommunications equipment or services means--

(1) Telecommunications equipment produced by Huawei Technologies Company or ZTE Corporation (or any subsidiary or affiliate of such entities);

(2) For the purpose of public safety, security of Government facilities, physical security surveillance of critical infrastructure, and other national security purposes, video surveillance and telecommunications equipment produced by Hytera Communications Corporation, Hangzhou Hikvision Digital Technology Company, or Dahua Technology Company (or any subsidiary or affiliate of such entities);

(3) Telecommunications or video surveillance services provided by such entities or using such equipment; or

(4) Telecommunications or video surveillance equipment or services produced or provided by an entity that the Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Director of National Intelligence or the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, reasonably believes to be an entity owned or controlled by, or otherwise connected to, the government of a covered foreign country.

Critical technology means--

(1) Defense articles or defense services included on the United States Munitions List set forth in the International Traffic in Arms Regulations under subchapter M of chapter I of title 22, Code of Federal Regulations;

(2) Items included on the Commerce Control List set forth in Supplement No. 1 to part 774 of the Export Administration Regulations under subchapter C of chapter VII of title 15, Code of Federal Regulations, and controlled--

(i) Pursuant to multilateral regimes, including for reasons relating to national security, chemical and biological weapons proliferation, nuclear nonproliferation, or missile technology; or

(ii) For reasons relating to regional stability or surreptitious listening;

(3) Specially designed and prepared nuclear equipment, parts and components, materials, software, and technology covered by part 810 of title 10, Code of Federal Regulations (relating to assistance to foreign atomic energy activities);

(4) Nuclear facilities, equipment, and material covered by part 110 of title 10, Code of Federal Regulations (relating to export and import of nuclear equipment and material);

(5) Select agents and toxins covered by part 331 of title 7, Code of Federal Regulations, part 121 of title 9 of such Code, or part 73 of title 42 of such Code; or

(6) Emerging and foundational technologies controlled pursuant to section 1758 of the Export Control Reform Act of 2018 (50 U.S.C. 4817).

Interconnection arrangements means arrangements governing the physical connection of two or more networks to allow the use of another's network to hand off traffic where it is ultimately delivered (e.g., connection of a customer of telephone provider A to a customer of telephone company B) or sharing data and other information resources.

Reasonable inquiry means an inquiry designed to uncover any information in the entity's possession about the identity of the producer or provider of covered telecommunications equipment or services used by the entity that excludes the need to include an internal or third-party audit.

Roaming means cellular communications services (e.g., voice, video, data) received from a visited network when unable to connect to the facilities of the home network either because signal coverage is too weak or because traffic is too high.

Substantial or essential component means any component necessary for the proper function or performance of a piece of equipment, system, or service.

(b) Prohibition. (1) Section 889(a)(1)(A) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub. L. 115-232) prohibits the head of an executive agency on or after August 13, 2019, from procuring or obtaining, or extending or renewing a contract to procure or obtain, any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system. The Contractor is prohibited from providing to the Government any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system, unless an exception at paragraph

(c) of this clause applies or the covered telecommunication equipment or services are covered by a waiver described in FAR 4.2104.

(2) Section 889(a)(1)(B) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub. L.

115-232) prohibits the head of an executive agency on or after August 13, 2020, from entering into a contract, or extending or renewing a contract, with an entity that uses any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system, unless an exception at paragraph (c) of this clause applies or the covered telecommunication equipment or services are covered by a waiver described in FAR 4.2104. This prohibition applies to the use of covered telecommunications equipment or services, regardless of whether that use is in performance of work under a Federal contract.

(c) Exceptions. This clause does not prohibit contractors from providing--

(1) A service that connects to the facilities of a third-party, such as backhaul, roaming, or interconnection arrangements; or

(2) Telecommunications equipment that cannot route or redirect user data traffic or permit visibility into any user data or packets that such equipment transmits or otherwise handles.

(d) Reporting requirement.

(1) In the event the Contractor identifies covered telecommunications equipment or services used as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system, during contract performance, or the Contractor is notified of such by a subcontractor at any tier or by any other source, the Contractor shall report the information in paragraph (d)(2) of this clause to the Contracting Officer, unless elsewhere in this contract are established procedures for reporting the information; in the case of the Department of Defense, the Contractor shall report to the website at https://dibnet.dod.mil. For indefinite delivery contracts, the Contractor shall report to the Contracting Officer for the indefinite delivery contract and the Contracting Officer(s) for any affected order or, in the case of the Department of Defense, identify both the indefinite delivery contract and any affected orders in the report provided at https://dibnet.dod.mil.

(2) The Contractor shall report the following information pursuant to paragraph (d)(1) of this clause:

(i) Within one business day from the date of such identification or notification: The contract number; the order number(s), if applicable; supplier name; supplier unique entity identifier (if known); supplier Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code (if known); brand; model number (original equipment manufacturer number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number); item description; and any readily available information about mitigation actions undertaken or recommended.

(ii) Within 10 business days of submitting the information in paragraph (d)(2)(i) of this clause: Any further available information about mitigation actions undertaken or recommended. In addition, the Contractor shall describe the efforts it undertook to prevent use or submission of covered telecommunications equipment or services, and any additional efforts that will be incorporated to prevent future use or submission of covered telecommunications equipment or services.

(e) Subcontracts. The Contractor shall insert the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (e) and excluding paragraph (b)(2), in all subcontracts and other contractual instruments, including subcontracts for the acquisition of commercial items.

(End of clause)

The following have been deleted:

52.204-25 Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

AUG 2019

SECTION K - REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS AND OTHER STATEMENTS OF OFFERORS

The following have been added by full text:

52.204-24 REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND VIDEO

SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT (AUG 2020)

The Offeror shall not complete the representation at paragraph (d)(1) of this provision if the Offeror has represented that it “does not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services as a part of its offered products or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract, or other contractual instrument” in the provision at 52.204-26, Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services—Representation, or in paragraph (v) of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items.

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision-

Backhaul, covered telecommunications equipment or services, critical technology, interconnection arrangements, reasonable inquiry, roaming, and substantial or essential component have the meanings provided in the clause 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

(b) Prohibition.

(1) Section 889(a)(1)(A) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub. L.

115-232) prohibits the head of an executive agency on or after August 13, 2019, from procuring or obtaining, or extending or renewing a contract to procure or obtain, any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system. Nothing in the prohibition shall be construed to—

(i) Prohibit the head of an executive agency from procuring with an entity to provide a service that connects to the facilities of a third-party, such as backhaul, roaming, or interconnection arrangements; or

(ii) Cover telecommunications equipment that cannot route or redirect user data traffic or cannot permit visibility into any user data or packets that such equipment transmits or otherwise handles.

(2) Section 889(a)(1)(B) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub. L.

115-232) prohibits the head of an executive agency on or after August 13, 2020, from entering into a contract or extending or renewing a contract with an entity that uses any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system. This prohibition applies to the use of covered telecommunications equipment or services, regardless of whether that use is in performance of work under a Federal contract. Nothing in the prohibition shall be construed to—

(i) Prohibit the head of an executive agency from procuring with an entity to provide a service that connects to the facilities of a third-party, such as backhaul, roaming, or interconnection arrangements; or

(ii) Cover telecommunications equipment that cannot route or redirect user data traffic or cannot permit visibility into any user data or packets that such equipment transmits or otherwise handles.

(c) Procedures. The Offeror shall review the list of excluded parties in the System for Award Management (SAM) (https://www.sam.gov) for entities excluded from receiving federal awards for “covered telecommunications equipment or services.”

(d) Representations. The Offeror represents that—

(1) It [ ] will, [ ] will not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract or other contractual instrument resulting from this solicitation. The Offeror shall provide the additional disclosure information required at paragraph (e)(1) of this section if the Offeror responds “will” in paragraph (d)(1) of this section; and

(2) After conducting a reasonable inquiry, for purposes of this representation, the Offeror represents that—

It [ ] does, [ ] does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services, or use any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services. The Offeror shall provide the additional disclosure information required at paragraph (e)(2) of this section if the Offeror responds “does” in paragraph (d)(2) of this section.

(e) Disclosures.

(1) Disclosure for the representation in paragraph (d)(1) of this provision. If the Offeror has responded “will” in the representation in paragraph (d)(1) of this provision, the Offeror shall provide the following information as part of the offer:

(i) For covered equipment—

(A) The entity that produced the covered telecommunications equipment (include entity name, unique entity identifier, CAGE code, and whether the entity was the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) or a distributor, if known);

(B) A description of all covered telecommunications equipment offered (include brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); and

(C) Explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications equipment and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(1) of this provision.

(ii) For covered services—

(A) If the service is related to item maintenance: A description of all covered telecommunications services offered (include on the item being maintained: Brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); or

(B) If not associated with maintenance, the Product Service Code (PSC) of the service being provided; and explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications services and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(1) of this provision.

(2) Disclosure for the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision. If the Offeror has responded “does” in the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision, the Offeror shall provide the following information as part of the offer:

(i) For covered equipment—

(A) The entity that produced the covered telecommunications equipment (include entity name, unique entity identifier, CAGE code, and whether the entity was the OEM or a distributor, if known);

(B) A description of all covered telecommunications equipment offered (include brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); and

(C) Explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications equipment and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(2) of this provision.

(ii) For covered services—

(A) If the service is related to item maintenance: A description of all covered telecommunications services offered (include on the item being maintained: Brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); or

(B) If not associated with maintenance, the PSC of the service being provided; and explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications services and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(2) of this provision.

(End of provision)

The following have been deleted:

52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

APR 1991

SECTION L - INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND NOTICES TO BIDDERS

The following have been deleted:

52.214-34 Submission Of Offers In The English Language APR 1991 52.214-35 Submission Of Offers In U.S. Currency APR 1991

The following have been modified:

INSTRUCTIONS 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 BETA.SAM. Registered users are required to log in to their Beta SAM 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 BETA.SAM (https://beta.sam.gov).

2. Two classified appendices form part of this request for proposal. In order to receive the classified appendices, offerors must have a Confidential Clearance and be registered with JCP, see paragraph 1 above for JCP information. Requests must be emailed to teresa.michael@navy.mil with the following information:

Company Name Address Point of Contact Telephone Email Cage code Joint Certification Program Number JCP Registration Expiration Date

3. The deadline for Industry submission of Classified Appendix Requests is hereby established at 2:00 PM EST 10 days from date of RFP release. After this date and time, the Government may not respond to requests.

4. The deadline for Industry Submission of Questions is hereby established. The deadline for submittal of RFP questions is 2:00 PM EST 21 days from date of RFP release. After this date and time, the Government may not respond to questions received.

http://www.dlis.dla.mil/jcp/)

5. The contract minimum guarantee referred to in paragraph (b) of FAR Clause 52.216-22 ‘Indefinite Quantity’ is a total of $750,000.00 against CLINs 0001 and 0003 for First Article units. If First Article is waived, the minimum guarantee will be $750,000.00 for Transducers under CLINs 0002 and 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 awarded contract dollar value ceiling will be established using the same calculation as is used to arrive at the total evaluated price. See Section M, EVALUATION FACTORS Section 5.0.

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

1.0. GENERAL INFORMATION

This requirement is solicited on an unrestricted basis. Offerors must respond to all requirements of the solicitation document. The Government will evaluate each Offeror’s understanding of the Government’s requirements and ability to supply the required items on the basis of its proposal. Failure to comply with the terms and conditions of the Request for Proposal (RFP) may result in the Offeror being removed from consideration for award.

The RFP will be made available only through the internet at: https://beta.sam.gov/.

Offerors are hereby notified that, from time to time, the Government may post additional information to the web site relating to this RFP (e.g., responses to questions, amendments, etc.). It is the Offeror’s responsibility to check the web site for any such information.

All questions concerning this procurement, either technical or contractual, must be submitted via email. No direct discussion between the technical representative and prospective Offeror will be conducted.

Questions and Proposals shall be submitted via email to both of the following points of contact:

PRIMARY

Name: Teresa Michael Email: teresa.michael@navy.mil

ALTERNATE I

Name: Alison Wicks Email: Alison.C.Wicks@navy.mil

(A) Proposal Format. This section specifies the format that Offerors shall use in submitting proposals in response to this solicitation. 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) Cover Letter, with the following information: There shall not be any pricing information in the cover letter.

(a) Solicitation number;

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

N6660420R8221 mailto:Alison.C.Wicks@navy.mil

(c) A statement specifying unconditional acceptance of the terms and conditions contained herein;

(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.” Offerors shall provide fill-in information for all clauses/provisions that require it.

(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 in this provision. 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.

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

(1) Page Limits and Copies.

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

Completed RFP No Limit Electronic Submission Small Business

Subcontracting Plan No Limit Electronic Submission

Volume I – 2.1 Pass/Fail

Requirements

No Limit Electronic Submission

Volume I – 2.2 Technical Capability

25 Electronic Submission

Volume I – 2.3 Past Performance

2 Pages Per Reference Electronic Submission

Volume I – 2.4 Small Business Participation

2 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.

(4) Provide a Table of Contents in sufficient detail so that the important proposal elements can be easily located. 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) RESERVED

(7) Submit a proposal that clearly and concisely describes and defines the contractor's response to the requirements contained in the solicitation. 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) No artwork, brochures, pictures or hyperlinks will be considered in the evaluation. 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) 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.

(10) 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.

(C) 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. The Offeror shall divide the Technical Proposal into the following factors in the order listed below:

Pass/Fail Requirements Factor 1: Technical Capability Factor 2: Past Performance Factor 3: Small Business Participation

2.0 TECHNICAL PROPOSAL

Offerors shall address each factor in the format and sequence identified in the solicitation. Offerors must provide sufficient detail to all the Government to evaluate the Offeror’s ability to perform the work. The proposal shall be detailed and clearly stated to allow for assessment by the Government without the need for additional clarifications.

All information and data provided shall be specific to this solicitation except for Past Performance. Proposals that do not contain the required information risk being deemed unacceptable.

2.1 PASS/FAIL REQUIREMENTS (no page limit)

The Offeror shall submit the following information with its proposal which will be evaluated as a PASS or FAIL in relation to the solicitation requirements.

2.1.1 Facility Clearance

Proof of a Facility Clearance at the required level specified in the DD Form 254. The Offeror shall provide a statement identifying the level of its facilities’ clearance. Additionally, the Offeror shall provide CAGE Codes and addresses for all locations where work will be performed that require classified facilities and Safeguarding capabilities as defined in the DD254 and associated references.

2.1.2 Plan for Obtaining Personnel Clearances

A plan for obtaining personnel clearances by the time of performance, as specified in the DD254. The plan shall include confirmation of existing personnel clearances, detail the Offeror’s process for obtaining personnel clearances, and outline the schedule for obtaining any required new personnel clearances.

2.1.3 Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCI)

In accordance with Section C and the Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCI) Provision of this section, Offerors shall identify any and all conflicts of interest, or potential conflicts of interest, related to this solicitation and provide a mitigation plan to address the conflicts and potential conflicts. If no conflicts of interest or potential conflicts of interest exist, Offerors shall provide a written statement certifying that no conflicts of interest or potential conflicts of interest exist.

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2.2 TECHNICAL CAPABILITY (limited to 25 pages): Factor 1

The Offeror shall describe its proposed approach and its capability of developing first article and production TR- 317D Transducers and TR-353A Transducers and Installation Kits, which will achieve the performance requirements of the respective Critical Item Performance Specifications (CIPS) and Statement of Work (SOW). The Offeror shall substantiate its competency for producing accurate and reliable TR-317D and TR-353A Transducers and Installation Kits by addressing the following topics in a format and in an order that the Offeror believes will best convey its approach:

• The Offeror shall discuss how it will implement the details of the mechanical and adhesive joining of precision machined parts and elastomers to form the various assemblies and subassemblies of the TR-317D and TR-353A Transducers.

• The Offeror shall discuss how the various production operations and manufacturing controls (e.g. joining operations, electronic interconnections, curing and stabilization times and temperatures, statistical analysis techniques, etc.) affect electro-acoustic and environmental performance of the resulting final TR-317D Transducer and TR-353A Transducer assemblies (i.e. the degree to which assembly and manufacturing aspects are interrelated and affect performance).

• The Offeror shall discuss its performance predictions by presenting TR-317D and TR-353A Transducer electrical and acoustic test data and/or modeling results of the transducers’ performance. The Offeror shall describe the assumptions used for the modeling and justify the accuracy of the modeling results.

• The Offeror shall provide a description of its facilities, tooling and equipment for manufacturing, in-process testing, and in-water test operations necessary to produce accurate and reliable TR-317D and TR- 353A Transducers with delivery starting 9 months (or earlier) after release for production and continuing at a monthly rate of 100 (or more) TR-317D or TR-353A Transducers per month until order completion.

• The Offeror shall describe the proposed TR-317D and TR-353A Transducers pressure cycle system it will use to verify the extraneous noise emissions requirement, which will also include the proposed method used to change and monitor the pressure within the pressure vessel and the expected noise level from the pressurization system.

• The Offeror shall discuss its configuration management systems, and, specifically, the means by which approved engineering changes and revisions are promulgated through TR-317D and TR-353A Transducers’ manufacturing, inspection and test processes.

• The Offeror shall discuss the planned schedule and important milestones for both the first article and production phases of the TR-317D and TR-353A Transducer program and shall identify any risks in achieving the program objectives.

2.3 PAST PERFORMANCE- Factor 2

2.3.1 The Offeror shall provide three (3) past performance references, if available, that reflect recent and relevant experience performed within three (3) years of the solicitation closing date specified in this requirement. The Offeror shall include a discussion on how the references provided are relevant to the work being proposed. The Offeror shall 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 Contracting Officer (PCO), Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), Government Program Manager (PM), or industry equivalent. Past performance references shall demonstrate the ability to handle the scope and breadth of the tasking in the SOW. Discuss how the references provided are relevant to the work being proposed. Each past performance reference shall not exceed two (2) pages per reference, for a total of six (6) pages.

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2.3.2 Subcontractors performing more than twenty-five percent (25%) of the Total Evaluated Price shall also submit three (3) past performance references, if available, that reflect recent and relevant experience performed within the three (3) years of the solicitation closing date specified in the RFP and demonstrate the ability to handle the scope and breadth of the tasking in the SOW. Each past performance reference shall not exceed two (2) pages per reference, for a total of six (6) pages per subcontractor performing more than twenty-five percent (25%) of the Total Evaluated Price.

2.4 SMALL BUSINESS PARTICIPATION – Factor 3

ALL OFFERORS, INCLUDING SMALL BUSINESS ENTITIES, ARE REQUIRED TO RESPOND TO FACTOR

3 SMALL BUSINSS PARTICIPATION.

Small Business Participation Factor is separate from the Small Business Subcontracting Plan requirement (for Large Business Offerors only) that complies with the requirements at FAR 52.219-9 “Small Business Subcontracting Plan” and DFARS 252.219-7003 “Small Business Subcontracting Plan (DoD Contracts)”.

DO NOT SUBMIT DOLLAR AMOUNTS FOR THE SMALL BUSINESS PARTICIPATION FACTOR.

a. 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.

b. Small Businesses include the following:

- Small Business Concerns

- Small Disadvantaged Business Concerns

- Women-Owned Small Business Concerns

- HUBZone Small Business Concerns

- Veteran-Owned Small Business Concerns

- Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Concerns

c. The North American Industry Classification (NAICS) code applicable to the requirements contained within this solicitation is 334511 and the Size Standard is 1,250 employees. The size standard certified to by the Subcontractor is valid for the duration of the contract. All Offerors, including Offerors who are themselves U.S. small business concerns based on the NAICS code assigned to this requirement, 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 North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code.

d. Offerors shall propose a Small Business Participation percentage for this Contract. Small Business Offerors shall indicate the percentage of work performed by themselves, as well as by any Small Business Subcontractors, in calculating the proposed Small Business Participation percentage. The Small Business Participation percentage shall be calculated as follows:

Participation Percentage = Total (Small Business Contract Dollars + Small Business Subcontract Dollars) Total Contract Dollars

(A) The Government’s estimated Small Business Participation percentage for this contract is ten percent (10%). Offerors please note that the Government's anticipated Small Business Participation percentage is not a minimum. Offerors are encouraged to propose a Small Business Participation objective percentage as high as practicable, as long as the percentage is supported by the related Small Business participation approach. Please note that the Offeror’s proposed Small Business Participation percentage for this contract will be incorporated into the contract upon award.

(B) 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); a short description of the specific services to be provided by each small business concern; and the percent of total dollars for each service or product. If a small business does not have a CAGE code, insert the word "None". List all SB classifications that apply to each concern. Note that during the evaluation, the Government may request that the Offeror submit a letter from the small business affirming the information provided in your proposal.

(C) Offerors shall provide an approach for how it intends to meet the Small Business participation percentage including rationale that demonstrates the tasks assigned to the selected Small Businesses are meaningful to the overall success of this contract. Small Business Offerors 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 enhancing Small Disadvantaged, Women- Owned Small Business, HubZone Small Business, Veteran-Owned Business, Service Disabled Small Business and Historically Black Colleges and Universities subcontractors’ technical capability. The Offeror shall explain the reason for and advantages of selecting particular Small Business subcontractors.

3.0 PRICE

Offerors shall insert the proposed price of each item and each stepladder identified in Section B.

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