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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

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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 08-Aug-2022

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 N6660422Q9009

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

13-Jul-2022

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

08-Aug-2022

CODE

NAVAL UNDERSEA WARFARE CENTER

NICHOLAS J SALZANO, CODE 0224

CONTRACTS DEPARTMENT

1176 HOWELL STREET, BLDG. 1258

NEWPORT RI 02841-1708

N66604 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

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N6660422Q9009

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, DCMA: TBD, DFAS: TBD, WAWF: TBD NUWCDIVNPT PID Number: N66604-22-SIMACQ-NPT-34-0009 NUWCDIVNPT Requisition Number: 1300920262 NUWCDIVNPT POC: Nicholas Salzano (Phone: (401) 832-3484; Fax: (401) 832-4820; Email:

nicholas.j.salzano.civ@us.navy.mil)

Amendment 0003 – The purpose of this amendment is as follows:

SECTION L – Revise ‘INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMISSION OF PROPOSALS’ Remove the restriction of no pictures in paragraph 1.3 ‘Quote Format’

Amendment 0002 - The purpose of this amendment is as follows:

SECTION F - Revise Clause 52.211-8 TIME OF DELIVERY (JUN 1997)

From:

CLIN 0001: First Article Buoy Cases are required to be delivered not later than nine (9) months after Order issuance (FOB Destination).

CLIN 0002: Production Buoy Cases are required to be delivered not later than nine (9) months after Order issuance (FOB Destination).

To:

(a) The Government requires delivery to be made according to the following schedule, per order*:

CLIN QUANTITY STARTING MONTHLY RATE UNTIL

ORDER COMPLETION

First Articles

1 9 MONTHS AFTER RECEIPT

OF ORDER (ARO)

Production Units

1 9 MONTHS ARO 1

* The Government’s required delivery schedule is per Order. For example, if the Government places an order on 1 January 2023 for 5 units, and places another order on 1 February 2023 for 5 units, the below depicts the required delivery schedule:

JAN FEB - - - - - - SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB

Order #1 (5 units)

1 unit 1 unit 1 unit 1 unit 1 unit

Order #2 (5 units)

1 unit 1 unit 1 unit 1 unit 1 unit

Total Due 1 2 2 2 2 1

Amendment 0001 - The purpose of this amendment is as follows:

Pursuant to DFARS 212.102(a)(iv), the contracting officer has applied commercial item procedures to the procurement of the required supplies from business segments that meet the definition of “nontraditional defense contract.

SECTION L

Revise INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMISSION OF QUOTES, Note 2 as follows:

Note 2: This requirement is solicited as unrestricted, however, in order to be considered for award, Offerors must be considered nontraditional as defined in DFARS 202.101.

Pursuant to DFARS 202.101, “Nontraditional defense contractor” means an entity that is not currently performing and has not performed any contract or subcontract for DoD that is subject to full coverage under the cost accounting standards prescribed pursuant to 41 U.S.C. 1502 and the regulations implementing such section, for at least the 1-year period preceding the solicitation of sources by DoD for the procurement (10 U.S.C. 2302(9)).

SECTION L - INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND NOTICES TO BIDDERS

The following have been modified:

INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

1.0 INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMISSION OF QUOTES

General Notes:

Note 1: For pricing purposes, the anticipated period of performance start date of this contract is 15 September 2022.

Note 2: This requirement is solicited as unrestricted, however, in order to be considered for award, Offerors must be considered nontraditional as defined in DFARS 202.101.

Pursuant to DFARS 202.101, “Nontraditional defense contractor” means an entity that is not currently performing and has not performed any contract or subcontract for DoD that is subject to full coverage under the cost accounting standards prescribed pursuant to 41 U.S.C. 1502 and the regulations implementing such section, for at least the 1-year period preceding the solicitation of sources by DoD for the procurement (10 U.S.C. 2302(9)).

Note 3: The Product Service Cost (PSC) for this requirement is 2050.

1.1 General Information

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 perform the work on the basis of its quote. Failure to comply with the terms and conditions of the solicitation may result in the Offeror being removed from consideration for award.

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 to the following point of contact:

Name: Nicholas Salzano Email: nicholas.j.salzano.civ@us.navy.mil

The deadline for the submission of questions is 29 July 2022.

The deadline for the submission of quotes is listed on page 1 of this solicitation.

Quotes received after the above deadline are late and may not be considered for award.

Quotes shall be valid for no less than 180 calendar days.

The contract minimum guarantee referred to in paragraph (b) of FAR Clause 52.216-22 ‘Indefinite Quantity’ is two (2) First Article Buoy Cases.

1.2 Submission Requirements

(a) Quotes shall be submitted electronically via email to the contract negotiator named above in section 1.1.

Offerors shall comply with the detailed instructions for the format and content of the quotes; quotes that do not comply may be considered unacceptable and may render the Offeror ineligible for award.

(b) Quotes shall be marked with ‘CUI Source Selection Information - See FAR 2.101 and 3.104’ at the top and bottom of each page submitted. The first page of each document submitted shall contain the below 5-line Designation Indicator with “XXXX” replaced with Offeror’s entity name.

Controlled By: Vendor XXXX.

Controlled By: Vendor XXXX.

CUI Category: PROPIN, PROCURE, SSEL Limited Dissemination Control: DL ONLY, Distribution to C02 FED, 00L FED, SSEB Team FED, and Vendor

XXXX.

POC: Vendor XXXX.

1.3 Quote Format

The quote shall be submitted in the English language. The narrative material in the quote shall be prepared in no smaller than 10 point font, single-spaced with no less than a one inch margin on all sides. In the event photo reduction is used for tables, charts, and drawings, their presentation must be clear and legible. No hyperlinks are allowed. Adobe .pdf or Microsoft Office compatible files are required. Offerors are required to submit their quote in separate volumes as follows:

Volume Volume Title Maximum Number of Pages I Administrative (Cover Letter) 2 pages II Pass/Fail Requirement No page limit III Technical Capability 5 pages IV Past Performance 2 pages per reference V Price No page limit

Important: Offerors shall not include classified material in the volumes.

2.0 VOLUME I – ADMINISTRATIVE

(a) Offerors shall provide a cover letter with the following information:

(1) Solicitation number;

(2) The name, address, email address, telephone numbers, and Cage Code of the offeror;

(3) A statement specifying unconditional acceptance of all terms, conditions, and provisions included in the solicitation and agreement to furnish any or all items upon which prices are offered at the price set opposite each item.

(4) A statement that the proposal is valid through 180 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of proposals;

(5) 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;

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

(7) Name, title, and signature of a person authorized to sign the quote; and

(8) Identify all enclosures being transmitted as part of its quote.

NOTE: The Offerer shall not include any pricing information in the cover letter.

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

3.0 VOLUME II –PASS/FAIL REQUIREMENT

The Offeror shall submit the following information with its quote which will be evaluated as a pass or fail in relation to the solicitation requirements:

3.1 Quality System: The Offeror shall submit a description of its Quality Management system and provide a certificate that it is in accordance with ISO9001:2015 (or newer).

4.0 VOLUME III – FACTOR 1: TECHNICAL CAPABILITY

Offerors shall provide information by addressing each factor and subfactor in the format and sequence identified in the solicitation. The Offeror must provide information in sufficient detail to allow the Government to make an evaluation of the Offeror’s ability to perform the work described in the solicitation. The quote shall be detailed and clearly stated to allow an assessment by the Government without the need for additional clarifications. All information and data provided shall be specific to this solicitation except for the area of Past Performance. Quotes that do not contain the information required in the solicitation risk being determined unacceptable by the Government.

There is a page limitation of five (5) pages for this section of the quote.

In the response to the solicitation, the Offeror must address the below subfactors.

4.1 Subactor 1: Fabrication Method

The Offeror shall describe its technical approach, to include each procedural step, for the manufacture of the buoy case in sufficient detail to demonstrate that they understand the requirements of the technical data package. The description shall include raw materials required and all manufacturing, assembly and inspection steps.

4.2 Subactor 2: Test and Inspection

The Offeror shall describe how they will perform the test and inspection requirements for each buoy case In Accordance With (IAW) the Government specifications, including dimensional measurements, ultrasound, and magnetic particle inspections. If any of the required tests will be subcontracted, the subcontractor’s test and inspection procedures shall be described under Technical Subfactor 4.

4.3 Subactor 3: Facilities and Equipment

The Offeror shall describe the facility(ies) where all work is to be performed. The Offeror shall provide the specifications for the lathe they will use for turning the buoy case. The Offeror shall describe all other tools and machinery, including test and inspection equipment, to be used in the manufacturing of each buoy case.

4.4 Subfactor 4: Outside Suppliers/ Vendors/ Subcontractors

The Offeror shall identify which components, materials, services and/ or operations are to be performed by outside suppliers, vendors, and/or subcontractors during the fabrication and/or testing and inspection of the buoy case, to include ultrasound or magnetic particle inspections, if applicable. The Offeror shall explain the capabilities of these subcontractors and how they will meet the Government’s specifications. The Offeror shall describe the supplier for the material to be used to manufacture the buoy cases and the supplier’s capability to meet the material properties in the TDP.

5.0 VOLUME IV – FACTOR 2: PAST PERFORMANCE

(A) The Offeror shall provide three (3) past performance references, if available, that reflect recent and relevant experience performed within the last three (3) years of the closing date of the solicitation for this requirement. Past performance references shall demonstrate the ability to handle work performed under this solicitation.

For each reference, the Offeror shall include contract/task order number, contract/task order type, program name, total contract/task order cost, and names and valid telephone numbers for the Procuring Contract Officer (PCO), Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), and Government Program Manager (PM).

For each reference, the Offeror shall identify its role as either a prime contractor or a subcontractor on the referenced contract.

If the Offeror was a subcontractor on the reference, then the Offeror shall provide an explanation of its role in contract performance as well as the dollar value of its subcontract.

For each reference, the Offeror shall also provide a written explanation describing the work that was performed and how the work was or is relevant to the work being proposed in this solicitation. The Offeror may provide information on problems encountered on the identified contracts and the Offeror's corrective actions.

(b) Each past performance reference shall not exceed two (2) pages per reference, for a total of six (6) pages. If none, or fewer than three (3) recent and relevant past performance references are available, the Offeror shall submit a statement indicating as such.

(c) For subcontractors proposed to perform more than twenty percent (20%) of the total level of effort (in terms of the total quoted value) of the contract, the Offeror shall also submit three (3) past performance references, if available, that reflect recent and relevant experience performed within the last three (3) years and demonstrate the ability to handle work performed under this contract. Subcontractor past performance references shall contain the same information as that of the prime as listed in paragraph (a), above. Each subcontractor past performance reference shall not exceed two (2) pages per reference, for a total of six (6) pages per subcontractor.

(d) The Government may also use other information such as the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) or other data available from Government sources to evaluate an Offeror’s past performance. The Government reserves the right to limit or expand the number of references it decides to contact, and to contact references other than those provided by the Offeror.

6.0 VOLUME V - PRICE

Include all data and information required for evaluation.

(a) The Offeror shall complete CLIN 0001 by filling in the proposed unit prices for the items listed. The Offeror shall extend the unit pricing, multiplying the Unit Price by the quantity shown to produce a total price.

(b) For CLIN 0002, the Offeror shall insert the proposed price of each stepladder quantity, for each production year, identified in Section B.

(c) If only one offer is received the contractor will be contacted and required to supply cost and price data to support its quoted price.

(End of Summary of Changes)