N6660424R0110 Amendment 0003.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 Summary.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

S 1 15

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 15-Nov-2024

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 N6660424R0110

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

23-Sep-2024

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 X is extended, 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

15-Nov-2024

CODE

NAVAL UNDERSEA WARFARE CENTER

HANNAH R SHERRON

DIVISION NEWPORT

CODE 02, 1176 HOWELL STREET, BLDG. 1258

NEWPORT RI 02841

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

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

N6660424R0110

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION A - SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM

The required response date/time has changed from 21-Nov-2024 02:00 PM to 12-Dec-2024 02:00 PM.

The following have been added by full text:

AMENDMENT 0003

GENERAL INFORMATION – AMENDMENT 0003 to N66604-24-R-0110

The purpose of this Amendment 0003 to N66604-24-R-0110 is to:

1. Extend the Question and Answering period in Section L Section 1.0 Submission of Questions by Offerors as follows:

From:

“The deadline for receipt of questions is within 7 days of solicitation posting.”

To:

“The deadline for receipt of questions is ten (10) days prior to solicitation closing.”

This change is also reflected in Provision L-215-H007.

2. Update Point of Contact in Section L Sections 1.0 and 2.0 as detailed below:

From:

Hannah.r.sherron.civ@us.navy.mil and carolyn.m.gillman.civ@us.navy.mil

To:

Hannah.r.sherron.civ@us.navy.mil and neil.c.santos2.civ@us.navy.mil

3. Solicitation Questions and Answers (Q&A) for amendment 0002 which were posted on SAM.gov with solicitation amendment 0002 are attached as Attachment #8

4. Solicitation Questions and Answers (Q&A) for current amendment 0003 are attached as Attachment #9

5. To extend the receipt of proposals to Thursday 12 December 2024, no later than 1400.

All other Terms and Conditions of solicitation N66604-24-R-0110 remain unchanged.

SECTION J - LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS

The Table of Contents has changed from:

Exhibit/Attachment Table of Contents

DOCUMENT TYPE DESCRIPTION PAGES DATE

Exhibit A Exhibit A Contract Data Requirements List (CDRLs)

Exhibit B Exhibit B WEB Guidance and Control Kit

Exhibit C Exhibit C WEB Warhead Cable Kit

Attachment 1 Attachment 1 WEB Numeric

Attachment 2 Attachment 2 Government Furnished Equipment

Attachment 3 Attachment 3 DD 254 Attachment 4 Attachment 4

Performance Requirements Summary Table (PRST)

Attachment 6 Attachment 6 Competition Library Request Form

Attachment 7 Attachment 7 Past Performance Reference to:

Exhibit/Attachment Table of Contents

DOCUMENT TYPE DESCRIPTION PAGES DATE

Exhibit A Exhibit A Contract Data

Requirements List (CDRLs)

Exhibit B Exhibit B WEB Guidance and Control Kit

Exhibit C Exhibit C WEB Warhead Cable Kit

Attachment 1 Attachment 1 WEB Numeric

Attachment 2 Attachment 2 Government Furnished Equipment

Attachment 3 Attachment 3 DD 254 Attachment 4 Attachment 4

Performance Requirements Summary Table (PRST)

Attachment 6 Attachment 6 Competition Library Request Form

Attachment 7 Attachment 7 Past Performance Reference

Attachment 8 Q&A Amendment 0002 29-OCT-2024 Attachment 9 Q&A Amendment 0003 15-NOV-2024

SECTION L - INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND NOTICES TO BIDDERS

The following have been modified:

SECTION L

Section L - Instructions, Conditions and Notices To Offerors

1.0 Submission of Questions by Offerors

Offerors may submit questions or request clarification of any aspect of this solicitation. It is the Offeror’s responsibility to bring to the attention of the Contracting Officer at the earliest possible time, but prior to the closing date, any ambiguities, discrepancies, inconsistencies, or conflicts between the Statement of Work (SOW) and other solicitation documents attached hereto or incorporated by reference. Each question should identify solicitation number, document, page number, paragraph number or other identifier relating to the question. Questions without this information may not be answered. Acknowledgment of questions received will not be made. The deadline for receipt of questions is ten (10) days prior to solicitation closing.

Although every effort will be made, the Government makes no guarantee that questions received after the date above will be answered.

All questions concerning this procurement, either technical or contractual, must be submitted via email.

No direct discussions between the technical representative and a prospective Offeror will be conducted.

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

Name: Hannah Sherron and Neil Santos Email: hannah.r.sherron.civ@us.navy.mil and neil.c.santos2.civ@us.navy.mil

2.0 Instructions for Submission of Offers

2.1 Offerors shall comply with the detailed instructions for the format and content of the proposal.

Proposals shall be clear and unambiguous. Proposals that do not comply with the detailed instructions for the format and content of the proposal may render the Offeror ineligible for award. The Government reserves the right to reject any proposal that does not comply with these proposal submission instructions.

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

2.3 Proposals shall be submitted electronically via email to both Hannah Sherron and Neil Santos at hannah.r.sherron.civ@us.navy.mil and neil.c.santos2.civ@us.navy.mil.

2.4 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.

2.5 Offerors are responsible for submitting proposals by the time specified in the solicitation. Any proposal not submitted by the exact time specified for receipt of offers is “late” and will not be considered.

3.0 General Information

1. Work performed under this Contract will support NUWCDIVNPT Code 85.

2. Award will be made as an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract. The

Minimum Guarantee referred to in paragraph (b) of FAR Clause 52.216-22 ‘Indefinite Quantity’ will be satisfied with placement of the initial Order for a quantity of one (1) First Article (FA) of each CLIN 0001, 0002 and 0003.

3. This is being solicited as Unrestricted. There is a small business participation requirement of 10% applicable to both large and small business entities proposing as prime Offerors.

4. Proposals in response to this solicitation shall be valid for 240 calendar days.

5. The Product Service Code (PSC)/North American Industry Classification System (NAICS)

Code for this requirement is 3315 – “Torpedo and Components, Inert” / 334418 – Printed Circuit Assembly (Electronic Assembly) Manufacturing.

6. Award will NOT be made to any Offeror that does not possess a Facility and Safeguarding capability issued by the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) 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.

7. There are various places within this solicitation that require the Offeror to fill in information.

8. The awarded contract dollar value ceiling will be established using the calculation as described in Section

M.

4.0 Proposal Format

4.1 In order to maximize efficiency and minimize the time for proposal evaluation, all Offerors shall submit their proposals in accordance with the format and content specified below. The requirements below apply equally to subcontractors. Proposals that do not meet the below requirements may be deemed unresponsive and may not be eligible for award. The electronic proposal shall be prepared so that if printed, the proposal meets the following format requirements:

� 8.5 x 11 inch paper � Single-spaced typed lines � 1 inch margins o Font text shall be no smaller than 10-point Times New Roman, to include any text in associated graphs, graphics, tables, or charts used to supplement the proposal.

o Microsoft Office Excel spreadsheets shall use Times New Roman that is no smaller than 9-point font size. These Excel spreadsheets shall be formatted for printing in landscape orientation such that all row and column headings appear on each printed page. All spreadsheets shall include calculations in the cells showing all formulas. Do not enter hard data where formulas were used to calculate the entered value.

� No hyperlinks � Proposals shall be in English and in U.S. dollars.

� Proposals shall be Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) 2010 and newer versions or Adobe

Acrobat (PDF) compatible. PDF files shall be text searchable when reviewed electronically.

4.2 Cover Page and Table of Contents

Each Offeror shall include a cover page and table of contents for each proposal volume. The cover page shall identify the solicitation number, proposal volume and title, and the Offeror’s name. The cover page and table of contents will not count against page limitations.

4.3 Glossary of Abbreviations and Acronyms

The Offeror shall include a glossary of abbreviations and acronyms for each proposal volume that provides corresponding definitions. Glossaries will not count against page limitations.

4.4 Page Numbering System

The Offeror shall use a standard page numbering system to facilitate proposal references. All pages shall be numbered consecutively for each section within a volume. Charts, graphs, and other inserted materials shall be included in the page numbering system.

4.5 Restriction on Disclosure and Use of Data

Offerors that include in their proposals data that they do not want disclosed to the public for any purpose, or used by the Government except for evaluation purposes, shall mark the title page with the following legend:

"This proposal includes data that shall not be disclosed outside the Government and shall not be duplicated, used, or disclosed in whole or in part for any purpose other than to evaluate this proposal. If, however, a contract is awarded to this Offeror as a result of, or in connection with, the submission of this data, the Government shall have the right to duplicate, use, or disclose the data to the extent provided in the resulting contract. This restriction does not limit the Government’s right to use information contained in this data if it is obtained from another source without restriction. The data subject to this restriction are contained in sheets [insert numbers or other identification of sheets]";

Offerors shall also mark each sheet of data it wishes to restrict with the following legend:

"Use or disclosure of data contained on this sheet is subject to the restriction on the title page of this proposal."

4.6 File Naming Convention

All proposal files shall use the following naming convention:

“Offeror's Company Name, Volume #, Document Name_ other useful identifying information.”

5.0 Proposal Organization and Content

The Offeror shall organize its proposal and include all proposal content exactly as described herein. Offeror shall organize its proposal into separate volumes and adhere to page limitations as delineated in the Proposal Organization Table below. Page limitations will be treated as maximums. If exceeded, excess pages will be removed and will not be considered in proposal evaluation.

Proposal Organization Table

Volume Proposal Content Page Limitation

Volume I – Contract Documentation

Cover Letter 2 pages Solicitation Fill-ins No page limit

Pass/Fail Requirements

1. Proof of existing/ Plan for Obtaining Personnel Clearances 2 pages

2. Facility and Safeguarding Clearance 2 pages

3. Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCI) Mitigation Plan

No page limit

4. Proof that the Offeror is currently ASQ/ANSI/ISO 9001:2015 or equivalent registered and has passed the Offeror’s most recent third party audit

2 pages

5. Small Business Participation 2 pages

6. Government Furnished Property Management Plan 2 pages

Volume II – Technical (Factor 1)

Volume II - Technical Subfactors

Subfactor A: Systems Engineering 5 pages Subfactor B: Manufacturing 5 pages

Subfactor C: Test Planning, Execution and Reporting 5 pages

Volume III – Management (Factor 2)

Volume III - Management Subfactors

Subfactor A: Program Management 5 pages Subfactor B: Parts Management 5 pages Subfactor C: Configuration Management 5 pages

Volume IV - Past Performance (Factor 3)

Past Performance References 2 pages per reference

Volume V –Cost/Price Proposal (Factor 4)

Cost proposal/ spreadsheet Cost/Price Narrative

No page limits

5.1 Volume I - Contract Documentation

Cover Letter

Offeror and subcontractors shall provide a cover letter with the following information:

� Solicitation number;

� Company name, CAGE code, Unique Entity Identifier (UEI), address, e-mail address, and telephone number;

� A statement confirming agreement with 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;

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

� 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;

� DCAA and DCMA office POC, including branch location, contact name, telephone number and e-mail address;

� Name, title, and signature of person authorized to sign the proposal. Proposals signed by an agent shall be accompanied by evidence of that agent's authority, unless that evidence has been previously furnished to the issuing office. The Offeror’s signature on their proposal indicates the company will meet all requirements of the PWS/SOW, without exception; and

� Identify all enclosures being transmitted as part of the Offeror's proposal.

� If an Offeror believes no organizational conflict(s) of interest exists, an affirmative statement that no such conflict exists shall be included in the cover letter.

Solicitation Fill-ins

Offeror shall complete all solicitation fill-ins using the latest amended solicitation version, if applicable, and submit within Volume I.

Pass/Fail Requirements

1. Plan for Obtaining Personnel Clearances

The offeror shall provide, a plan for obtaining personnel clearances within 30 days of the start of the period of performance at the required level specified in the DD Form 254, Contract Security Classification Specification attached to this solicitation. The plan shall include confirmation of existing personnel clearances, detail the offeror’s process for obtaining new clearances to perform the full requirement by the time full operational tempo is reached within 30 days of the period of performance start date, and outline the schedule for obtaining any required new clearances during the life of the contract.

2. Facility and Safeguarding Clearance

Performance under this Contract requires that the Offeror hold a Facility clearance and Safeguarding 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.

3. Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCI) Mitigation Plan

Offeror’s OCI Mitigation Plan shall be provided in Volume I. In accordance with L-209-H009 Notification of Potential Organizational or Personal Conflict(s) Of Interest (NAVSEA) (APR 2022), the Offeror shall identify any and all conflicts of interest or potential conflicts of interest related to this solicitation. Offerors shall follow the below described two-step process for identifying known or potential OCI issues to the Government for this solicitation.

Step 1: If it is believed that conflicts of interest are real, possible, or perceived, the contractor shall submit a letter within fourteen (14) days of the release of the solicitation identifying those OCI issues and the strategy that the Offeror intends to use for mitigation. This letter will be for notification purposes only, for the Government to conduct any research, and no determination will be made by the Government at that time. If no OCI issues are present or anticipated, no action is required of the Offeror within this window.

Step 2: Offerors shall submit a statement in affirmation or negation whether they have an OCI conflict regarding this solicitation. If OCI issues are present or anticipated, Offerors shall provide details and submit an OCI mitigation plan and its corporate policy for resolving as part of their proposal submission. If it is believed that no conflicts of interest exist, then the Offeror shall clearly state this, in addition to providing their corporate policy for resolving OCIs. Organizational charts and/or corporate policy are authorized to be submitted in addition to the OCI Mitigation Plan and do not count toward any page limitation.

Award will only be made to an Offeror, including all subcontractors, that has no organizational conflict of interest as defined in FAR 9.5 or that the Government determines has provided a satisfactory mitigation plan in accordance with L-209-H009 herein. Failure by an Offeror to disclose a potential OCI or to submit an OCI mitigation plan with its proposal may render itself no longer being considered for award.

4. Proof that the Offeror is currently ASQ/ANSI/ISO 9001:2015 or equivalent registered and has passed the Offeror’s most recent third-party audit.

5. Small Business Participation.

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.

Offeror shall demonstrate how it will provide at least 10% of the proposed total estimated amount of the contract to small business concerns. Offeror shall provide sufficient information to demonstrate that the tasks assigned to the selected small business subcontractors are meaningful in the overall success of the program. The approach shall address use of Small Business Concerns, Small Disadvantaged Business Concerns, Women-Owned Small Business Concerns, Hub Zone Small Business Concerns, Veteran- Owned Small Business Concerns, and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Concerns.

6. Government Furnished Property (GFP).

GFP associated with this effort has been identified in Attachment – 2 GFP. The offeror shall describe its plan for managing this GFP in accordance with DFARS 252.245-7005 ‘Management and Reporting of Government Property’.

The submission of an offer constitutes unconditional acceptance to perform all of the tasks described in the SOW; therefore, the Offeror’s proposal need not address every single aspect of the SOW, but shall clearly demonstrate its ability to meet the requirements, provide explanatory details, assuming that the Government has no prior knowledge of its facilities, capabilities, or experience, and shall identify technical uncertainties and assumptions within the requirements and provide specific courses of action for their resolution.

Offerors are encouraged to address any innovative approaches to meeting the requirements. The Offeror shall not simply rephrase or restate the Government’s requirements in the proposal. Proposals that merely reiterate the Government’s own requirements shall be deemed unacceptable and thus ineligible for award.

5.2 Volume II – Technical (Factor 1)

The Offeror shall provide a description of its approach to each of the below Technical Subfactors:

Subfactor A: Systems Engineering

The Offeror shall describe its process for Systems Engineering in accordance with the Statement of Work and Applicable Documents. The Offeror shall describe its quality control process including a discussion on how performance and deliverables will meet the Critical Item Performance Specification (CIPS);

describe the approach for risk management including identification of risks and mitigation strategies.

Subfactor B: Manufacturing

The Offeror shall describe its process for Manufacturing the Warhead Expansion Box (WEB) Kits, WEB Cable Kits and WEB Warhead Cable Kits; including a manufacturing flow chart displaying all key manufacturing steps, inspection steps, and tests steps, in accordance with the Statement of Work and Applicable Documents.

The Offeror shall describe and demonstrate its manufacturing capacity to support a production rate of no less than 24 WEB, 24 WEB Cable Kits and 24 WEB Warhead Cable Kits, per month on a non-interfering basis with any other of its contractual obligations.

Subfactor C: Test Planning, Execution and Reporting

The Offeror shall describe its approach to Test Planning, Execution and Reporting; including identifying measurable milestones for when actions will be completed, test plans and procedures generation, test execution, and test reporting in accordance with the Statement of Work and Applicable Documents.

Further, the Offeror shall describe its Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) management and practices implemented in its facilities.

5.3 Volume III - Management (Factor 2)

The Offeror shall provide a description of its approach to each of the below Management Subfactors:

Subfactor A: Program Management

The Offeror shall describe its overall management approach including details about processes, tools, and other unique characteristics that demonstrate the ability to successfully manage this effort; provide an organizational chart and describe the management structure addressing the roles and responsibilities of personnel and the reporting lines of authority. The Offeror shall describe the approach to communication with Government and other stakeholders including details on status reports, meetings, and other forms of communication.

Subfactor B: Parts Management

The Offeror shall describe its process to performing Parts Management and reporting obsolescence and shall describe its Parts Management process for managing Government Furnished Material (GFM) provided in performance of this contract, and in accordance with the Statement of Work and Applicable Documents.

Subfactor C: Configuration Management

The Offeror shall describe its process for performing Configuration Management in accordance with the Statement of Work and Applicable Documents.

5.4 Volume IV - Past Performance (Factor 3)

Offeror shall provide all past performance information in accordance with Attachment 4 – Past Performance Reference. Offeror shall provide three (3) past performance references, if available, which shall reflect recent experience performed within the last three (3) years of the solicitation release date and that demonstrates experience relevant to the solicitation’s SOW. The Offeror shall describe how the past performance references are relevant including details about how it is similar in scope and complexity to this solicitation’s SOW.

In addition to these three (3) past performance references, Offeror shall submit one (1) additional past performance reference for each subcontractor proposed to perform more than 25% of the total estimated contract value. If subcontractor experience is submitted for consideration as part of the proposal, the Offeror shall include a Commitment Letter signed by the Offeror and subcontractor, certifying that if a contract is awarded resulting from the proposal, the parties commit to joint performance as proposed.

5.5 Volume V – Cost/Price (Factor 4)

(a) Cost or pricing data and information other than cost or pricing data, from both the Offeror and all subcontractors, shall be provided separately via email and in the format outlined below (see FAR 52.215-20 Alt I). Cost or pricing data provided may need to be certified prior to award (see FAR 52.215-20), and that a request for certification does not constitute “discussions” per FAR 52.215-1. No cost or pricing data shall appear in the Offeror’s technical proposal. Prime Offerors, please note that FAR 52.215-12 is applicable to subcontractors proposed under this IDIQ.

(b) The Offeror shall provide detailed information to allow the Contracting Officer to determine the cost realism and reasonableness of the proposed costs. The Offeror shall provide a single summary spreadsheet that supports the total amount of all CLINs listed in Section B. If the Offeror uses additional spreadsheets to build CLIN pricing, these spreadsheets shall be submitted as part of the Offeror’s proposal.

------ The Offeror shall provide a level of effort by labor category, including subcontractor labor categories using eCRAFT categories. ------

(c) The Offeror shall be responsible for justifying the reasonableness of each subcontractor’s cost(s). The Offeror shall indicate the type of subcontract proposed (i.e., cost type, fixed price, etc). Prime Offerors and subcontractors shall provide cost or pricing data as attachments to their proposals using a Microsoft Excel compatible spreadsheet.

Offerors are highly encouraged to use the spreadsheet at the following link:

https://www.navsea.navy.mil/Portals/103/Documents/NUWC_Newport/Contracts/NUWC_PRICING_2020.xlsx?

ver=2019-12-23-130948-957

- Select from that page: Cost Analysis Spreadsheet

Offerors may alter the format and formulas of this spreadsheet for the sole purpose of accommodating their own accounting systems. Spreadsheets, either in the format above or contractor format, shall contain intact formulas used to calculate any aspect of the proposal (i.e., burdened labor rates, fee, etc.). Spreadsheets provided without intact formulas are unacceptable and may render an Offeror’s proposal ineligible for award. However, Prime Offerors and subcontractors shall provide a single spreadsheet supporting the total amount of all CLINs listed in Section B of the solicitation.

If the Offeror intends to subcontract 70% of the total cost of all work to be performed, the Offeror shall provide information required by FAR 52.215-22(c).

(d) Cost Line. (CLINs 0001, 0002, 0003, 4000 and 5000): Offerors shall include burdened labor costs of the prime Offeror and the subcontractor(s) rounded to the whole dollar.

(e) Fixed Fee. (CLINs 0001, 0002, 0003, 4000 and 5000): Offerors shall include the prime Offeror's fee on its labor and the fee on subcontractor(s) rounded to the whole dollar.

(f) The Government estimates the following labor categories and hours in performance of CLIN 4000, Engineering Services:

Labor Category Labor Code

Year

Year

Year

Year

Year

Manager, Program/Project III MANP3 500 500 200 200 200

Engineer III E3 1000 1000 400 400 400

Engineer II E2 1000 750 300 300 300

Engineer I E1 1000 750 300 300 300

Engineering Technician III 30083 250 250 100 100 100

Engineering Technician II 30082 500 500 200 200 200

Engineering Technician I 30081 500 500 200 200 200

Logistics III LGT3 250 250 100 100 100

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT 01020 250 250 100 100 100

SPECIALIST, CONFIGURATION MANAGEMENT I SCM1 250 250 100 100 100

Total 5500 5000 2000 2000 2000

(g) Offerors may propose the estimated labor mix shown in the table above or deviate; however, Offerors must propose the full level of effort (LOE) of 16,500 hours. If an Offeror’s proposed labor mix differs from the Government’s estimate by twenty percent (20%) or greater, in terms of labor hour distribution, the offeror shall provide rationale to explain why the proposed deviation is appropriate. The rationale shall not exceed four (4) pages. In order for the labor mix rationale to demonstrate the proposed deviating labor mix is appropriate, it shall address:

(i) How the proposed labor mix deviation in terms of level and area of expertise (e.g., proposed labor categories) is suitable for performance of the SOW tasking as it relates to the estimated level of effort per SOW task, and associated complexity identified in the SOW;

(ii) How relationships between labor categories will be structured and operate at the task level to accomplish the tasking efficiently and effectively (e.g., peer review process, senior to junior level oversight and interaction, etc.).

(2) For the purposes of defining how a deviation will be calculated, the Government will sum together the absolute value of all labor hour increases and decreases. This total will then be divided by the total estimated hours specified in the solicitation.

For example: the Government’s solicitation is for 10,000 total estimated hours and specifies a labor mix deviation percentage of 20%. An offeror decreases Labor Category A by 500 hours, decreases Labor Category B by 1,000 hours, and increases Labor Category C by 1,500 hours. The sum of the deviation is 3,000 hours total. Therefore, a rationale shall be provided by the offeror since its proposed deviation percentage is 30% (3,000/10,000).

Labor Categories cited must be titles listed at the NUWC Division Newport Contracts Website https://www.navsea.navy.mil/Home/WarfareCenters/NUWCNewport/Partnerships/CommercialContracts/LaborC ategories.aspx

Or Service Contract Act (SCA) labor categories cited in the SCA Directory of Occupations (see https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/WHD/legacy/files/SCADirectVers5.pdf)

(h) The Offeror shall propose $533,580 in performance of CLIN 5000, Hardware Repair Services. The individual unit pricing under this CLIN will be established at the Task Order level for performance of SOW task 4.3. The Government will issue a Request for Quote for the required services when needs are identified and the Contractor will provide a quote for the Government’s evaluation.

(i) Other Direct Costs (ODCs) and Travel (CLINs 6000 and 7000): Offerors shall propose an ODCs estimate of $500,000 and a Travel estimate of $78,260 (figures do not include burdens).

These totals are estimates for the five (5) year Ordering Period:

CLIN Totals

6000 – Other Direct Costs (ODCs)

Year 1 $100,000

Year 2 $100,000

Year 3 $100,000

Year 4 $100,000

Year 5 $100,000

7000 - Travel

Year 1 $15,652

Year 2 $15,652

Year 3 $15,652

Year 4 $15,652

Year 5 $15,652

Offerors may fully burden such costs and these costs shall be added to the estimate(s). Offerors are required to distribute these sums among subcontractors consistent with the narrative included in the technical proposal.

Whenever a subcontractor proposes material costs, the subcontractor may fully burden such costs and these costs shall be added to the material estimate. Offerors shall not add fee to ODCs/Travel costs.

The ODC estimate includes purchased incidental consumable materials, computer time, reproduction, telephone, shipping and any other costs that are charged direct (with the exception of Labor and any Firm Fixed Price (FFP) CLIN items). The Travel estimate includes travel expenses. Offerors shall burden these estimates with applicable indirect rates (i.e., G&A, Material Handling). No detailed justification from Offerors for these amounts is required.

The Government's Cost Realism evaluation may alter the additional costs on the basis of more accurate rate data or as a product of the Government analysis and estimate of the appropriate added costs. Any such alteration in the evaluated contract pricing will not, however, be reflected in the contract award.

Any Offeror having an Accounting System which includes, within overhead or G&A, the cost elements of material and travel/subsistence shall specifically state so in the cost proposal. This will preclude these costs from being unduly considered in the Government's cost evaluation.

(g) Supporting Documentation Requirements:

(1) Offerors shall provide the Basis of Estimate (BOE) supporting the costs/prices provided in the Cost/Price Summary including a description of the assumptions and computations used to develop the proposed costs/prices.

For materials, Offerors shall describe their methodology for ensuring prices are fair and reasonable. The prime Offeror shall be responsible for justifying the reasonableness of each subcontractor. (Note material justification is not applicable if the Government is providing plug numbers)

(2) Direct Rate Supporting Documentation: The Offeror shall provide details as to the basis of labor rates proposed (i.e., actual rates, wage rate determinations, bid level rates). If actual direct labor rates are proposed, the Offeror shall provide the effective date(s) of the actual labor rates and provide Payroll Journals or equivalent for all labor rates. Trace proposed Direct Labor Rates to proposed individual personnel and identify the date wage rate is current. If proposed direct labor rates vary from actual wages of personnel, explain the basis for those rates. Failure to provide Payroll Journals for all personnel proposed based on actual rates may render the proposal ineligible for award.

(3) Escalation: The Minimum Escalation rate for this requirement is 3.30%. Offerors may propose escalation rate(s) that deviates from this minimum escalation rate; however the Government reserves the right to make upward cost realism adjustments using these minimum escalation rates, unless proposed escalation rates are fully supported by an approved Forward Pricing Rate Agreement (FPRA).

(4) Indirect Rate Supporting Rate Documentation: Offerors shall provide the supporting information and identify the basis of proposed rates for indirect costs (e.g., Forward Pricing Rate Agreement and date of agreement, bidding rates and the date of submission; or, actual rates used and the effective date, billing rates, and the date of approval, etc.).

(5) Uncompensated Overtime: For the prime and each subcontractor, in accordance with FAR 52.237-10, “Identification of Uncompensated Overtime”, if uncompensated time is included in the offer or any of the supporting cost data, the uncompensated time should be clearly identified with an explanation as to why it is needed. In addition, for any prime or subcontractor proposing uncompensated time, briefly summarize the company policy on uncompensated time and provide a copy of the policy. State what, if any, impact the policy may have on the efforts described in the Statement of Work/Performance Work Statement. Provide historical data to demonstrate that the proposed level of uncompensated overtime is realistic.

(6) Facility Capital Cost of Money (FCCOM): Offerors shall submit form CASB-CMF if proposing FCCOM and show the calculation of the proposed amount. Additional narrative may be submitted as a separate document, if necessary, to describe derivation of labor rates, use of uncompensated overtime pools to which indirect rates are applied, etc.

(7) Subcontracted Costs. Each subcontractor estimate shall be addressed separately, and detailed cost information shall be provided in the same format as required for the prime Offeror. Prime Offerors shall briefly state in their Cost Narrative the contract type for each subcontractor and provide rationale as to the appropriateness of the proposed subcontract type. This rationale shall include an analysis of the ability of subcontractor business systems to support the proposed subcontract type, including any supporting documentation (i.e., audits). Subcontractors may submit their information directly to the Government and provide cost or pricing data and supporting information in the same format and with the same details specified in this provision for Prime Offerors. If subcontractors elect to submit their information directly to the Government, it must arrive no later than the time and date set for Prime proposal receipt. The Government is not responsible for ensuring subcontractors submit information nor is it responsible for confirming receipt to the prime Offeror.

(h) Firm Fixed Price (FFP) CLINS (1000, 2000, 3000)

For the FFP production CLINs, the Offeror shall complete the Stepladder Pricing Table in Section B.

Additionally, Offerors shall provide a basis of estimate for all costs with its submitted pricing. Offerors shall provide the BOE supporting the costs/prices provided in the Cost/Price Summary including a description of the assumptions and computations used to develop the proposed cost/prices. For materials, Offeror shall describe its methodology for ensuring prices are fair and reasonable. The prime Contractor shall be responsible for justifying the reasonableness of each subcontractor and material costs. The BOE is required for each CLIN, each step, and each ordering period.

L-215-H007 SUBMISSION OF QUESTIONS BY OFFERORS — ALTERNATE I (NAVSEA) (NOV 2021)

(a) Offerors may submit questions or request clarification of any aspect of this solicitation. It is the Offeror’s responsibility to bring to the attention of the Contracting Officer at the earliest possible time, but prior to the closing date, any ambiguities, discrepancies, inconsistencies, or conflicts between the SOW or PWS (as applicable) and other solicitation documents attached hereto or incorporated by reference. Each question should identify solicitation number, document, page number, paragraph number or other identifier relating to the question. Questions without this information may not be answered. Acknowledgment of questions received will not be made.

(b) The deadline for receipt of questions is ten (10) days prior to solicitation closing. within seven (7) days of posting the solicitation. Although every effort will be made, the Government makes no guarantee that questions received after the date above will be answered.

(c) All questions shall be submitted via email to the point of contact listed for this solicitation. Responses will be posted to the SAM web page at https://www.SAM.gov.

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