N6660423R01230003.pdf

N6660423R0123

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 continuation page for amendment details.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 20-Dec-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 N6660423R0123

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

08-Dec-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

20-Dec-2022

CODE

NAVAL UNDERSEA WARFARE CENTER

LEVI ANDREWS, CODE 0224

CONTRACTS DEPARTMENT

1176 HOWELL STREET, BLDG. 1258

NEWPORT RI 02841-1708

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

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SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 30 - BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

The following have been added by full text:

SOLICITATION AMENDMENT 0003

The purpose of Solicitation Amendment 0003 is to answer industry questions as detailed below:

Question 4: Given that no pricing information is required and this proposal submission is to determine eligibility for a MAC award, would the Government please clarify how the offeror must address Section L 2.3 Small Business Participation paragraph (c)… “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”

Answer 4: Small Business Participation will be evaluated at the order level. As such, the following revisions are made to the solicitation via this amendment:

1. Section A – General information

The following statement is added: The Government's Small Business Participation objective for this contract is: 20%. Small Business Participation will be a PASS/FAIL Requirement at the Delivery Order level.

2. Sections L – Instructions, Conditions and Notices to Offerors or Respondents

2.3 Small Business Participation is hereby removed in its entirety.

3. Section M – Evaluation Factors for Award

3.3 Small Business Participation is hereby removed in its entirety.

Question 5: Please confirm that price is not required for this submission.

Answer 5: Offerors are not to propose any prices. References to Factor 3 Price are removed via this amendment.

Question 6: If an offeror is responding to more than one Functional Area, should “Processes the Offeror will use to monitor progress of the fabrication and Technical Performance Measures.” only be part of the “Additional One (1) Page for Each Functional Area Proposed.”?

Answer 6: “Processes the Offeror will use to monitor progress of the fabrication and Technical Performance Measures,” shall be included in the general capabilities section. An additional page can be used for details specific to a particular functional area.

Question 7: Given the one page limitation to address each functional area being proposed, should the offeror only address pertinent SOW Sections 2.0, 3.0 and 4.0?

Answer 7: SOW requirements that are applicable to all Functional Areas shall be discussed in the General Capabilities Section. SOW requirements that are specific to one Functional Area shall be discussed in the additional page for each functional area.

Question 8: Is the required resume for the STR part of the 4 Page Limit for 3.1.1 or can the STR resume be provided as an attachment outside of the 4 page limit?

Answer 8: The STR resume can be provided as an attachment outside of the 4 page limit. There is no page limit for the STR resume.

Question 9: Can the offeror provide the Small Business Subcontracting Plan/Information as an attachment?

Answer 9: A Subcontracting Plan is not required at the MAC level. L-219-H001 applies to the order level only.

The solicitation response date and time are NOT extended as a result of Solicitation Amendment 0003.

Solicitation terms and conditions remain unchanged.

SECTION A - SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM

GENERAL INFORMATION

NOTE: The Government's Small Business Participation objective for this contract is: 20%. Small Business Participation will be a PASS/FAIL Requirement at the Delivery Order level.

SECTION L - INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND NOTICES TO BIDDERS

NOTE: L-219-H001 applies to the Order Level only.

The following have been modified:

Section L – Instructions, Conditions and Notices to Offerors or Respondents

1.0 INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMISSION OF PROPOSALS

General Notes:

Note 1: For pricing purposes, the anticipated period of performance start date of this contract is 1 June 2023.

Note 2: This requirement is solicited as unrestricted.

Note 3: The Product Service Cost (PSCs) by functional area for this requirement are as follows:

- Cables, Connectors, and Wiring Harness 5935 CONNECTORS, ELECTRICAL

- Electrical & RF Components 5999 MISCELLANEOUS ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC

COMPONENTS

- Machined Parts 5340 HARDWARE, COMMERCIAL

- Composite Materials and Radomes 9390 MISC FABRICATED NONMETAL MATERIALS -Electrical/ Mechanical Assemblies 5998 ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC ASSEMBLIES, BOARDS, CARDS, AND ASSOCIATED HARDWARE

Note 4: Award will NOT be made to any Offeror that does not possess a facility clearance issued by the Defense Security Service at the time of proposal submission, at the level specified in the DD Form 254. The Government is not obligated to delay award of this contract pending security clearance of any Offeror.

Note 5: The Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division, Newport, RI (NUWCDIVNPT) intends to award an Indefinite-Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Multiple Award Contract (MAC) to provide hardware as described in the Section C Statement of Work (SOW). The resultant individual contract(s) will contain provisions for completion delivery orders to be awarded on a firm-fixed-price (FFP) basis. The MAC shall have an ordering period from date of contract award through sixty (60) months after date of award.

Note 6: The contract(s) resulting from this solicitation will have a cumulative ceiling of $24,976,772.00. As referred to in paragraph (b) of FAR clause 52.216-22 Indefinite Quantity, the contract maximum ceiling for all multiple awards combined is $24,976,772.00. Since this solicitation may result in multiple awards, cumulative orders issued to all contractors will not exceed the total contract ceiling of $24,976,772.00.

Note 7: The Government’s best estimate of costs is set forth below. The Government does not guarantee either the amount for each CLIN or the total estimated amount:

MINIMUM GUARANTEE

CLIN Type Description Amount 0001 FFP Post Award Conference $500.00

ORDERING PERIOD (years 1 – 5)

CLIN Type Description Amount 0002 FFP Cables, Connectors, and

Wiring Harnesses $2,104,145.00

0003 FFP Electrical & RF Components

$4,316,590.00

0004 FFP Machined Parts $2,732,642.00 0005 FFP Composite Materials and

Radomes $4,423,433.00

0006 FFP Electrical/Mechanical Assemblies

$11,399,462.00

0007 *NSP DATA $0.00

TOTAL $24,976,772.00

* Not Seperately Priced

Note 8: Guaranteed Contract Minimum: The Government’s minimum obligation under each individual contract will be satisfied by an initial $500 FFP order to attend a Post Award Conference (CLIN 0001) as described in Section C, C-242-H002.

1.1 General Information

The Offeror may elect to submit a proposal for any or all functional areas.

All questions concerning this procurement, either technical or contractual, must be submitted via email to Levi Andrews, Contract Specialist, at levi.s.andrews2.civ@us.navy.mil. No direct discussion between the technical representative and prospective offeror will be conducted. Questions and proposals shall be submitted via email to the following point of contact:

Name: Levi Andrews Email: levi.s.andrews2.civ@us.navy.mil

1.2 Submission Requirements

(a) Each Offeror shall submit its entire proposal electronically. 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, and each Offeror’s past performance to assess the Offeror’s probability of meeting the solicitation requirements.

Offerors shall provide information and documentation in detail to clearly identify its overall qualifications.

(b) Proposals shall be submitted electronically via email to Levi Andrews at levi.s.andrews2.civ@us.navy.mil.

The Offeror 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.

(c) 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 the 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 Proposal Format

(a) The proposal shall be submitted in the English language. The narrative material in the proposal 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 pictures or hyperlinks are allowed. Adobe .pdf or Microsoft Office compatible files are required. The Offeror may propose on one or more of the functional areas identified in the Statement of Work (SOW). For each functional area proposed to, the Offeror shall address each functional area and evaluation requirement individually, with no cross-referencing between functional areas or evaluation criteria. The Offeror is required to submit their proposals in separate volumes as follows:

Volume Volume Title Maximum Number of Pages

I Administrative Cover Letter Two (2) Pages Fill-in Information for Clauses/Provisions No Page Limit

II Pass/Fail Requirements Facility Clearance No Page Limit Organizational Conflict of Interest Plan No Page Limit Quality Management System Compliance No Page Limit

III Technical Proposal Factor 1-Technical Approach Subfactor 1- Capabilities Four (4) Pages for general capabilities;

Additional One (1) Page For

Each Functional Area Proposed.

Each additional page shall be limited to discussion of one (1) functional area;

No Page Limit for STR Resume.

Subfactor 2- Facilities Three (3)Pages Subfactor 3- Sample Tasks/Hypothetical

Problems

Hypothetical Problem #1 Cables, Connectors, and Wiring Harnesses

Two (2) Pages

Hypothetical Problem #2 Electrical & RF Components

Three (3) Pages

Hypothetical Problem #3 Machined Parts Two (2) Pages Hypothetical Problem #4 Composite Materials and

Radomes Three (3) Pages

Hypothetical Problem #5 Electrical/ Mechanical Assemblies

Three (3) Pages

IV Factor 2- Past Performance Two (2) Pages Per Reference

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

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

(1) Solicitation number;

(2) The name, address, email address, telephone numbers, Cage Code, DUNS Number, and Tax Identification Number (TIN) 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 240 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 proposal; and,

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

(9) Functional Area(s) the Offeror is proposing on.

(c) The Offeror shall complete and sign the SF 33 and all clauses/provisions which require completion.

2.0 PASS/FAIL REQUIREMENTS

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 Facility Clearance

Performance under this contract requires that the Offeror hold a facility clearance as specified in the DD Form 254 attached to this solicitation, at the time of proposal submission. As such, 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 DD Form 254 and associated references.

2.2 Organizational Conflict of Interest Plan

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. The information provided is not subject to a page limitation.

2.3 Quality Management System Compliance

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

3.0 NON-COST FACTORS

The Offeror 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 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.

The Offeror may propose on one or more of the functional areas under Factor 1. For each functional area being proposed, the Offeror must address each of the below factors and subfactors. The exception is Factor1/Subfactor 2, which requires only one (1) submittal, regardless of the number of Functional Areas proposed.

Factor 1 - Technical Approach Functional Area 1 - Cables, Connectors, and Wiring Harnesses Functional Area 2 - Electrical & RF Components Functional Area 3 - Machined Parts Functional Area 4 - Composite Materials and Radomes Functional Area 5 - Electrical/ Mechanical Assemblies

Subfactor 1 – Capabilities Subfactor 2 – Facilities Subfactor 3 – Hypothetical Problems

Factor 2 - Past Performance

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

3.1 Factor 1- Technical Approach

3.1.1 Subfactor 1- Capabilities

The Offeror shall provide a statement of capabilities, such as special or unique qualifications, certifications, processes, skills, methods, etc., available to perform the work described in the solicitation and to support Delivery Orders under the contract.

The Offeror shall describe its ability to perform the work for this requirement by addressing the areas below. The Offeror’s response to each item listed below shall include any relevant discussion of utilizing, tasking and communicating with subcontractors, if applicable; to the extent such discussion is not otherwise captured in the Offeror’s response to item 3.1.3 (d).

a) Processes the Offeror will use to monitor progress of the fabrication and Technical Performance Measures. The Offeror shall identify any areas of the management approach applicable to a specific Functional Area;

b) Proposed Quality Assurance Program and quality system to ensure the implementation of the requirements. The Offeror's proposed program shall include how quality assurance personnel are integrated into the manufacturing processes;

c) Ability to preserve stability and maintain technical expertise in the workforce;

d) Ability to manage subcontractors. The Offeror shall explain the management of subcontractors to ensure their products are delivered on time and within budget, and are of sufficient quality to enable the Offeror to meet all contractual requirements. The Offeror shall provide a matrix designating subcontractor assignments. The Offeror shall explain its approach toward subcontracting and how it will achieve the overall objectives of the resultant contract. This explanation shall include contractual arrangements, qualification requirements, selection process (es), including a process that verifies that subcontractors’ products meet the Offeror’s flow down requirements, contingency plans, quality assurance, software interfaces, and management interactions. If the Offeror is proposing to use a subcontractor to meet a contractual requirement, it must identify the contractor programmatic risk level and steps to reduce and retire the risk.

e) Approach to encourage responsiveness to, and cooperation with, customers;

f) Approach to problem resolution; and

g) Ability to submit timely and accurate invoices and CDRLs.

The Offeror shall identify the Senior Technical Representative (STR) designated to manage Delivery Orders and serve as the primary point of contact with the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). Include a resume for the STR that shall include employee name, number of years of professional experience, current position/title/employer, educational history, chronology of professional experience, current level of security clearance. Address the STR's authority, ability to independently commit company resources to performance under the contract, and the STR's line of communication to senior company management. Describe the STR's previous experience managing similar efforts.

The Offeror shall address all requirements of the SOW (for the functional area(s) they are proposing on).

3.1.2 Subfactor 2- Facilities

The Offeror shall provide a description of the proposed facility(s) (to include manufacturing facilities, test facilities, laboratories, etc.…), tools (excluding common hand tools and office equipment), equipment, machinery, etc., that would be used to perform the work described in the solicitation and to support Delivery Orders under the contract.

The Offeror shall state if the facility, tools equipment, machinery, etc., are theirs, a teammate or partner’s, or commercially purchased or leased.

The Offeror shall address all requirements of the SOW (for the functional area(s) they are proposing on) that require use of the facilities, but does not require a description of any facilities used for any administrative or clerical work performed under the contract unless required by a facility clearance.

3.1.3 Subfactor 3- Hypothetical Problems

For each Functional Area being proposed, the Offeror shall provide a detailed approach for the corresponding Hypothetical Problem described below which addresses its understanding of the issue(s) and SOW requirement(s), includes the types of personnel required (i.e. labor categories), and includes the number of hours per labor category for each Hypothetical Problem. Each response to the Hypothetical Problems shall be included in the technical proposal narrative page count limit identified in paragraph 1.3(a). The Offeror shall identify Applicable Documents and GFI necessary to accomplish each Hypothetical Problem, and the Offeror’s plan to effectively incorporate the Applicable Documents and GFI into the performance of each Hypothetical Problem. In addition, the Offeror shall demonstrate an understanding and identification of all potential risks as well as appropriate mitigation plans for each Hypothetical Problem.

3.1.3.1 Hypothetical Problem #1

Applicable functional area 1: Cables, Connectors, and Wiring Harnesses

The Offeror shall describe, in detail, the process to produce a [Hang-on Camera Assembly] (HOCA) wiring harness in accordance with drawing number 8212597. The Offeror shall describe how they would verify that the part is producible from the drawings in the Technical Data Package (TDP) and how to verify that all components are available, not obsolete, and will meet the Governments required delivery schedule. The Offeror shall provide a production schedule for producing this assembly, and describe how they will manage suppliers to ensure the assembly is delivered on schedule. The Offeror shall describe in detail, all testing, whether in the production process or at the completed assembly level, that will be conducted to ensure the part meets all requirements of the

TDP.

3.1.3.2 Hypothetical Problem #2

Applicable functional area 2: Electrical & RF Components

The Offeror shall describe, in detail, the process for the fabrication of a Radio Frequency Amplifier in accordance with drawing number 06829200. The Offeror shall describe their process for evaluating the engineering drawing to ensure their understanding of the requirements and describe how their capability to produce the part is determined.

If applicable, The Offeror shall describe their design process including specific software that would be utilized to ensure the designs meet requirements of the engineering drawing. The Offeror shall describe their process to select the appropriate materials and subcomponents and how this process would ensure all requirements of the engineering drawing are met. The Offeror shall provide a production schedule for producing this part, and describe how their suppliers will be managed to ensure the part is delivered on schedule. The Offeror shall describe the Objective Quality Evidence (OQE) collected throughout the entire pre-production and production processes and explain its relevance to the production activity. The Offeror shall describe, in detail, any intermediate Quality Assurance (QA) checks in their process to fabricate the part. In the event a non-conformance is discovered, the Offeror shall describe how it would be resolved. The Offeror shall describe, in detail, all testing, whether in fabrication process or at the completed assembly level, that will be conducted to ensure the part meets all requirements of the engineering drawing. The Offeror shall describe what test equipment or what resources would be used to complete all testing previously noted. The Offeror shall identify any test equipment, tooling, and other that would be units used in the production and testing of this part that would require routine calibration. The Offeror shall describe how they will package the components to prevent electrostatic discharge.

3.1.3.3 Hypothetical Problem #3

Applicable functional area 3: Machined Parts

The Offeror shall describe, in detail, the process for the fabrication of a Base, Antenna in accordance with drawing number E248458. The Offeror shall describe the tooling, capabilities and special processes that would be used to fabricate the part. The Offeror shall explain how to document and trace raw material certification throughout the fabrication process to ensure that the right material was used in the fabrication of the Antenna. The Offeror shall describe the difference(s), if any, in their production process for an order for one (1) unit as opposed to an order for 100 units. The Offeror shall describe, in detail, the QA process they would employ to ensure that the work is delivered in accordance with the specifications identified in the drawing package.

3.1.3.4 Hypothetical Problem #4

Applicable functional area 4: Composite Materials and Radomes

The Offeror shall describe, in detail, the process to fabricate a Radome, Phase B Antenna in accordance with drawing number 06793015. The Offeror shall describe their process for evaluating the engineering drawing to ensure they understand the requirements, and describe how their capability to produce the Radome, Phase B Antenna is determined. The Offeror shall describe, in detail, all special tooling, processes, and fixtures required to fabricate and test the part. In the event the raw material called out on the drawing is unavailable, the Offeror shall describe their process to select a substitute raw material, provide the material recommendation, and describe how this substitution would ensure all requirements of the engineering drawing are met. The Offeror shall provide a production schedule for producing this part, and describe how their suppliers will be managed to ensure the part is delivered on schedule. The Offeror shall describe the OQE collected throughout the entire pre-production and production processes and explain its relevance to the production activity. The Offeror shall describe, in detail, any intermediate QA checks or testing, if any, required in the process to fabricate the part. In the event a non-conformance from the engineering drawing is discovered, the Offeror shall describe how it would be resolved. The Offeror shall describe how special processes performed by suppliers (i.e. painting) would be evaluated for conformance to the engineering drawing and what OQE would be collected. The Offeror shall describe, in detail, the testing that would be conducted to ensure the part meets all requirements of the engineering drawing. The Offeror shall describe what test equipment and resources would be used to complete all testing previously noted.

The Offeror shall identify all test equipment, tooling, and other that would be units used in the production and testing of this part that would require routine calibration.

3.1.3.5 Hypothetical Problem #5

Applicable functional area 5: Electrical/ Mechanical Assemblies

The Offeror shall describe, in detail, how they would produce a VHF/UHF SWITCH, LOS SATCOM in accordance with drawing number 254032. The Offeror shall describe how they would verify that the part is producible from the drawings in the TDP and how to verify that all components are available, not obsolete, and will meet the Governments required delivery schedule. The Offeror shall provide a production schedule for the production of this assembly, and describe how they will manage their suppliers to ensure the assembly is delivered on schedule. The Offeror shall describe which components will be manufactured at their facility and which will be manufactured by any of their vendors or subcontractors. The Offeror shall describe, in detail, all testing, whether in the production process or at the completed assembly level, that will be conducted to ensure the part meets all requirements of the TDP. The Offeror shall describe the difference(s), if any, in their production process for an order for one (1) unit as opposed to an order for 100 units.

3.2 Factor 2 - Past Performance

(a) The Offeror shall provide two (2) past performance references, per functional area being proposed, 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 the scope and breadth of the tasking in the (SOW) related to the functional area proposed.

For each reference, the Offeror shall include contract/delivery order number; contract/task order type; program name; total contract/delivery order cost; and names and valid telephone numbers for the Procuring Contract Officer (PCO), COR, and 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.

(c) Subcontractors proposed to perform more than twenty-five percent (25%) of the total proposed value of the contract shall also submit two (2) past performance references per functional area, if available, that reflect recent and relevant experience performed within the last three (3) years of the closing date of the solicitation 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.

(d) The Government may also use other information such as 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.

SECTION M - EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD

The following have been modified:

Section M – Evaluation Factors for Award

1.0 GENERAL INFORMATION

Note: Offerors are advised that technical proposals may be evaluated without consideration of any proposed subcontractor which is deemed to have an organizational or personal conflict of interest.

(a) The Government intends to make multiple awards as a result of this solicitation. Awards will be made to responsible Offerors who pass all Pass/Fail requirements of the solicitation, whose proposals conforms to the solicitation requirements, and proposals that are determined to provide value to the Government in accordance with the factors listed in this solicitation.

(b) The Government intends to award without conducting discussions (except for clarifications as described in FAR 15.306(a)), as permitted by FAR 15.306(a)(3) and FAR 52.215-1. However, the Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if determined to be necessary by the Contracting Officer or Source Selection Authority.

2.0 PASS/FAIL EVALUATION

The Offeror will be evaluated based on a Pass/Fail rating on the requirements listed below. The Offeror must receive a Pass rating under each Pass/Fail Requirement to be eligible for award. A fail may result in no further consideration for award. The Pass/Fail rating criteria are as follows:

2.1 Facility Clearance

The Government will evaluate whether the Offeror’s facility clearance meets the level specified in the DD Form 254 using Government sources of information for all CAGE codes provided.

2.2 Organizational Conflict of Interest Plan

The Government will verify that the Offeror indicated whether or not any conflicts of interest or potential conflicts of interest exist, and specified what the conflict of interest are, if any. The Government will verify whether or not any conflicts of interest or potential conflicts of interest exist. If a conflict of interest or potential conflict of interest exists the Government will evaluate whether the Offeror’s mitigation plan sufficiently addresses any conflicts of interest or potential conflicts of interest identified. If no conflicts of interest or potential conflicts of interest exist, the Government will identify that a written statement was provided certifying as such.

Note: Awards will only be made to an Offeror that has no organizational conflict of interest as defined in FAR 9.5 or that the Government determines has provided a satisfactory mitigation plan. The Offeror is advised that technical proposals may be evaluated without consideration of any proposed subcontractor which is deemed to have an organizational conflict of interest.

2.3 Quality Management System Compliance

The Government will evaluate the Offeror’s description of its Quality Management system and verify that a certificate was provided and that it is compliance in accordance with ISO9001:2015 (or newer).

3.0 NON-COST FACTORS

The Government will evaluate the Offer and assign one of the adjectival ratings indicated in paragraph (6.0) of this provision for each of the following non-cost factors.

3.1 Factor 1 - Technical Approach

Technical Approach consists of the following three (3) subfactors:

3.1.1 Subfactor 1 - Capabilities

The Government will evaluate the Offeror’s statement of capabilities, such as special or unique qualifications, certifications, processes, skills, methods, etc. available to perform the work described in the solicitation and to support Delivery Orders under the contract.

The Government will evaluate the Offeror’s responses to the areas below to determine their ability to perform the work for this requirement, to include any relevant discussion of utilizing, tasking and communicating with subcontractors, if applicable.

a) The processes the Offeror will use to monitor progress of the fabrication and Technical Performance Measures, to include the identification of any areas of the management approach applicable to a specific Functional Area;

b) The Offeror’s proposed Quality Assurance Program and quality system to ensure the implementation of the requirements, to include how quality assurance personnel are integrated into the manufacturing processes;

c) The Offeror’s ability to preserve stability and maintain technical expertise in the workforce;

d) The Offeror’s ability to manage subcontractors, to include how they will manage subcontractors to ensure their products are delivered on time and within budget, and are of sufficient quality to enable the Offeror to meet all contractual requirements. The Offeror’s matrix designating subcontractor assignments. The Offeror’s approach toward subcontracting and how it will achieve the overall objectives of the resultant contract, to include contractual arrangements, qualification requirements, selection process(es), a process that verifies that subcontractors’ products meet the Offeror’s flow down requirements, contingency plans, quality assurance, software interfaces, and management interactions. The contractor programmatic risk level and steps to reduce and retire the risk if the Offeror proposed to use a subcontractor to meet a contractual requirement.

e) The Offeror’s approach to encourage responsiveness to, and cooperation with, customers;

f) The Offeror’s approach to problem resolution; and

g) The Offeror’s ability to submit timely and accurate invoices and CDRLs.

Senior Technical Representative (STR): The Government will evaluate the proposed STR’s qualifications to manage tasks, including their authority, ability to independently commit company resources to performance under the contract and their line of communication to senior company management. The Government will also evaluate the proposed STR’s previous experience managing similar efforts.

3.1.2 Subfactor 2 - Facilities

The Government will evaluate the Offeror’s description of the proposed facilities to assess the adequacy of each Offeror’s facilities, tools, equipment, machinery, etc., to perform the work described in the solicitation and to support Delivery Orders under the contract. The Government will evaluate the Offeror’s statement of ownership of the facilities, tools, equipment, machinery, etc.

3.1.3 Subfactor 3 - Hypothetical Problems

The Government will evaluate the responses to each Hypothetical Problem associated with the functional area(s) the offeror proposes upon to assess the Offeror’s understanding of the issue(s), SOW requirement(s), labor mix, the number of hours per labor category, and the approach to handling each Hypothetical Problem. The Government will evaluate the Offeror’s identification of Applicable Documents (ADs) and Government Furnished Information (GFI) necessary to accomplish each Hypothetical Problem and the Offeror’s plan to effectively incorporate applicable AD’s and GFI into performance of each Hypothetical Problem. The Government will also evaluate the Offeror’s identification and demonstrated understanding of all potential risks as well as appropriate mitigation plans for each Hypothetical Problem.

3.2 Factor 2 - Past Performance

The past performance evaluation assesses the degree of confidence the Government has in an Offeror’s ability to supply products and services that meet users’ needs, based on a demonstrated record of performance. The Government may consider past performance information contained in the Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS), the Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System (FAPIIS), and Product Data Reporting and Evaluation Program (PDREP). The Government may 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. The Government may also contact all or some of each Offeror’s customers to obtain past performance information. The Government reserves the right to limit or expand the number of references it decides to contact, and contact references other than those provided by the Offeror. In the case of an Offeror without a record of relevant past performance or for whom information on past performance is not available, the Offeror will not be evaluated favorably or unfavorably on past performance.

5.0 ADJECTIVAL RATINGS

(a) The Government will perform an evaluation of the non-cost/price evaluation factors and subfactors based on the Offeror’s proposal. Price will not be assigned an adjectival rating. In order to be considered awardable, an Offeror must have an acceptable rating in every non-price factor/subfactor.

The term “technical,” as used herein, refers to non-price factors other than past performance. The purpose of the technical factor is to assess whether the Offeror’s proposal will satisfy the Government’s minimum requirements as outlined in the SOW. The Government will evaluate the Offeror’s proposal against the SOW requirements to determine whether the proposal is acceptable or unacceptable, using the ratings and descriptions outlined in the table below:

Adjectival Rating Description Acceptable Proposal meets the requirements of the solicitation.

Unacceptable Proposal does not meet the requirements of the solicitation.

(b) Past Performance Evaluation The past performance evaluation is an assessment of the Offeror’s probability of meeting the solicitation requirements. This assessment is based on the Offeror’s record of relevant and recent past performance information that pertain to the products outlined in the solicitation requirements.

The Government will initially evaluate whether the Offeror’s past performance is recent, and relevant or not relevant to the effort to be acquired, using the table below:

Rating Description Relevant Present/past performance effort involved similar scope and magnitude of effort and complexities this solicitation requires.

Not Relevant

Present/past performance effort involved little or none of the scope and magnitude of effort and complexities this solicitation requires.

Second, the Government will evaluate the past performance evaluation to determine how well the Offeror performed on prior relevant contracts. Based on this evaluation, the Government will determine whether the Offeror’s relevant past performance record is Acceptable or Unacceptable, using the ratings in the table below:

Rating Description Acceptable Based on the Offeror’s performance record, the government has a reasonable expectation that the

Offeror will successfully perform the required effort, or the Offeror’s performance record is unknown. *

Unacceptable Based on the Offeror’s performance record, the Government does not have a reasonable expectation that the Offeror will be able to successfully perform the required effort.

*NOTE: In the case of an Offeror without a record of relevant past performance or for whom information on past performance is not available or so sparse that no meaningful past performance rating can be reasonably assigned, the Offeror may not be evaluated favorably or unfavorably on past performance (see FAR 15.305 (a)(2)(iv)). Therefore, the Offeror shall be determined to have unknown (or “neutral”) past performance. In the context of acceptability/unacceptability, a neutral rating shall be considered “acceptable.

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