Solicitation Amendment 0004 N6660422R0149.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.

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

See page 2 for details.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 9

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 23-Jun-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 N6660422R0149

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

05-May-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 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

23-Jun-2022

CODE

NAVAL UNDERSEA WARFARE CENTER

TAYLOR CURTIS, , CODE 0222,

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

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

N6660422R0149

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION A - SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM

The following have been added by full text:

GENERAL INFO: AMENDMENT 0004

The purpose of Amendment 0004 is to:

1. Respond to questions from industry.

2. Update Section L with proposal submission information.

QUESTION #1: Will it be acceptable to submit the RFP for the AASP proposal using 11X17 paper?

RESPONSE #1: No. Page 86 of the solicitations states, “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 on 8 1/2 by 11 inch paper.”

QUESTION #2: Will there be a DoD drop off safe site link to be able to submit the RFP?

RESPONSE #2: No, there will not be a DoD drop off safe site. Page 84 of the solicitation has been updated to clarify proposal submission information as follows:

Insert: Questions and Proposals shall be submitted no later than the date and time specified on page 1, Block 9, of this Solicitation via email to both of the following points of contact:

Name: Taylor Curtis Email: taylor.c.curtis.civ@us.navy.mil

Name: Dawn A. Griffin Email: dawn.a.griffin.civ@us.navy.mil

All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

SECTION L - INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND NOTICES TO BIDDERS

The following have been modified:

INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

1.0 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 proposal. Failure to comply with the terms and conditions of the solicitation may result in the Offeror being removed from consideration for award.

This requirement is being completed on an unrestricted basis.

The Product Service Cost (PSC) for this requirement is 5845, Underwater Sound Equipment; Detection and Coherent Radiation Equipment; Electronic and Communication Equipment.

The North American Industry Classification Code (NAICS) for this requirement is 334511. The small business size standard is 1,250 employees.

The contract minimum guarantee referred to in paragraph (b) of FAR Clause 52.216-22 ‘Indefinite Quantity’ is one (1) First Article VLF Transducers. In the event first article is waived the minimum guarantee is the price of one (1) production transducer.

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.

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

In order to receive the configuration management engineering drawing requirement/specifications/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 SAM.gov. Registered users are required to log in to their 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 SAM.gov (http://sam.gov/).

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. All questions should be constructed in an unclassified manner. All such questions should be received in writing via email no later than 1400 EST ten (10) days after solicitation is issued to allow the Navy adequate time to prepare and issue responses to all Offerors prior to the date and time set for receipt of proposals. Only questions transmitted electronically will receive a response. The Navy will continue to accept questions up to the closing date and time of the RFP; however, time may not permit responses to be issued prior to proposal receipt. Questions received after the time set forth above will not result in an extension to the proposal due date. Information provided with each question should include the document name, document date, specific page, paragraph, clause or other definitive citation requiring clarification.

Questions and Proposals shall be submitted no later than the date and time specified on page 1, Block 9, of this Solicitation via email to both of the following points of contact:

Name: Taylor Curtis Email: taylor.c.curtis.civ@us.navy.mil

Name: Dawn A. Griffin Email: dawn.a.griffin.civ@us.navy.mil

Note - It is the Offeror’s responsibility to submit its complete and entire proposal no later than the closing date and time identified in the solicitation.

(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 proposals in separate parts as follows:

(1) Letter of Transmittal, with the following information: There shall not be any pricing information in the Letter of Transmittal.

(a) Solicitation number;

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

(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,

(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 areas 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 Pass/Fail.

(4) Volume I - Technical Proposal - Include all data and information required for evaluation as set forth in these instructions. 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 Letter of Transmittal No Limit

Completed RFP No Limit Small Business

Subcontracting Plan No Limit

Volume I – Pass/Fail

(1. Organizational Conflict of Interest Mitigation Plan; 2.

Small Business Participation; 3.

Delivery Schedule)

Organizational Conflict of Interest Mitigation Plan: No page limit

Small Business Participation Plan: Limit 2 pages

Delivery Schedule: Limit 2 pages

Volume I – Technical (Technical Capability, Past Performance)

Factor 1 Technical Capability: Limit 20 pages Factor 2 Past Performance: Limit 2 pages per reference (max 6 pages for prime contractor references and max 6 pages for each major subcontractors references)

Volume II- Price No Limit

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 on 8 1/2 by 11 inch paper.

(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. (NOTE: Table of contents and Title Page are excluded from the Technical Proposal page count).

(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 and address of the Offeror

Proposals 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.

(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, artwork, pictures or hyperlinks 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.

(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 (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 sections in the order listed below:

Pass/Fail: Organizational Conflict of Interest Mitigation Plan

Pass/Fail: Small Business Participation Pass/Fail: Delivery Schedule Factor 1: Technical Capability Factor 2: Past Performance

2.0 PASS/FAIL: Volume I

The Offeror shall submit the following information with its proposal which the Government will evaluate as a pass or fail in relation to the solicitation requirements:

2.1 Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCI):

In accordance with H-209-H004 and the Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCI) provision L-209-H009, 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/or potential conflicts. If no conflict of interest exists, the Offeror shall provide a written statement certifying as such.

2.2 Small Business Participation:

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) A small business Offeror shall indicate the percentage of work performed by itself, 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 20%. The Offeror is encouraged to propose a Small Business Participation objective percentage as high as is 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 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. If the Offeror does not propose to meet the stated Small Business participation objective, the Offeror shall include rationale for the deviation. 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 its management approach for involving SDB, WOSB, HUBZone SB, VOSB, and SDVOSB in the performance of this effort.

2.3 Delivery Schedule:

Offers that propose delivery that will not clearly fall within the required delivery period specified in FAR Clause 52.211-8 TIME OF DELIVERY (JUN 1997), contained in Section F of the solicitation, are required to submit a justification for the alternate delivery schedule proposed. The justification shall identify barriers that will impact the Offeror’s ability to meet the Governments required delivery schedule and shall provide sufficient detail to allow the Government to make an evaluation of the Offeror’s ability to meet the alternate schedule proposed. If the Offeror proposes no other delivery schedule, the required delivery schedule will apply.

3.0 NON-PRICE FACTORS: Volume I

Offerors shall provide information by addressing each factor 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 proposal 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. Proposals that do not contain the information required in the solicitation risk being determined unacceptable by the Government.

In the response to the solicitation, the Offeror must address the following factors:

3.1 Technical Capability (limited to 20 pages): Factor 1

The Offeror shall describe its capability to manufacture first article and production VLF Transducers that will achieve the performance requirements of the Critical Item Performance Specification (CIPS) and Statement of Work (SOW). The Offeror shall substantiate its competency for consistently producing accurate and reliable VLF Transducers by addressing the following topics in a format and in an order that the Offeror believes best conveys its capability. The Offeror should specifically cite or reference each of the following topics in its response:

3.1.1 The offeror shall provide a detailed approach to implement the specifics of the mechanical and adhesive joining of precision machined parts and elastomers that is required by the CIPS for the production of the VLF Transducers.

3.1.2 The offeror shall provide a detailed approach to implement the specifics of the electrical/electronic interconnections and final assembly of the VLF Transducers subassemblies and components. Discussions shall include but not be limited to types of wire, gauge, insulation type, termination/interconnections (e.g. splice connector, terminal block, etc.).

3.1.3 The offeror shall provide a detailed approach to implement test and quality control operations to assure a high probability that the Offeror will manufacture properly functioning VLF Transducers. The Offeror shall identify its key test and quality control operations and shall provide details of how it will implement the test and quality control operations at key production operations to assure that it will manufacture properly functioning VLF Transducers consistently. In its response, the Offeror shall detail the test data taken on each unit throughout transducer fabrication to transducer completion.

3.1.4 The Offeror shall describe how the sensitivity of operation for Section L 3.1.1 and 3.1.2 relate to and affect electro-acoustic and environmental performance of the VLF Transducers. The Offeror shall describe VLF Transducer performance variations with temperature and pressure. The Offeror shall describe its basis of performance predictions and provide objective quality evidence thereof (e.g. measured data, modeling/analysis outputs, or both).

3.1.5 The Offeror shall describe its facilities, tooling, and equipment with respect to successfully manufacturing, testing, and handling the VLF Transducers at the required throughput of one (1) VLF Transducer per month starting 8 months after delivery order award. The Offeror shall identify any foreseeable throughput issues and shall discuss how they will resolve the anticipated issues. The Offeror shall detail the existence of any single point failures in the planned manufacturing process that would result in compromised throughput or a production line shutdown. The Offeror shall detail how it will address such compromises and provide time estimates to fix the identified single point failures to resume production. The Offeror shall address how it will recover from such events and return to the required production throughput of one (1) VLF Transducer per month until order completion.

3.1.6 The offeror shall provide a detailed approach to its manufacturing controls address VLF Transducers assembly and manufacturing sensitivities while maintaining required VLF Transducers performance.

3.1.7 The Offeror shall describe its overall configuration management systems, including the means by which it promulgates approved engineering changes and revisions through the manufacturing process and in accordance with the Statement of Work Applicable Document 3.2.

3.1.8 The Offeror shall provide the planned schedule and important milestones, as specified in SOW Task 4.1.1, for both the first article and production phases of the VLF Transducers program and shall identify any risks in achieving the program objectives (i.e. the Offeror shall identify any risks in manufacturing and delivering VLF Transducers which meet the performance requirements). The Offeror shall discuss mitigation plans for any identified risks.

3.2 PAST PERFORMANCE- Factor 2

(a) 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 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.

(c) Subcontractors proposed to perform more than twenty-five percent (25%) of the Total Evaluated Price (refer to section M ‘Evaluation Factors” for details as to how the Government will calculate Total Evaluated Price) of the contract/task order 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 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 past performance reference shall not exceed two (2) pages per reference, for a total of six (6) pages per subcontractor..

4.0 PRICE FACTOR: Volume II

Offerors shall fill-in proposed prices in the pricing tables in section B for all contract line items. Additionally, Offerors should provide a basis of estimate for all material costs with their pricing.

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