II.F. N6660424R0249 - Amendment 0001 - Modification Copy.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 General Information

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

S 1 34

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 13-Jun-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 N6660424R0249

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

15-May-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 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

13-Jun-2024

CODE

NAVAL UNDERSEA WARFARE CENTER

KAITLIN M MCGUIRE

CODE 0232, 1176 HOWELL STREET

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:

N6660424R0249

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 30 - BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

The following have been modified:

GENERAL INFORMATION

Distribution: FILE, KR, NUWC 0121, DCMA, DFAS, COR

NUWCDIVNPT PID #: N66604-24-RFPREQ-NPT-70-0008

NUWCDIVNPT POC: Kaitlin McGuire, Email: Kaitlin.m.mcguire2.civ@us.navy.mil

NOTE 1: For all clauses where no CLIN applicability is called out, that clause is applicable to all CLINs.

Amendment 0001:

RFP is amended to revise the following:

Section B:

1. Revise CLIN 0002 description to add “Fiber Optic Cable Sub-Assemblies”

2. Clause B-232-H003 is revised to remove applicability to CLIN 0004 and add applicability to

CLIN 0003.

Section J:

1. Revise Exhibit B ELIN spreadsheet to break out fiber optic cable sub-assemblies from fiber optic cables.

Section L:

1. Revise Section L “Instructions, Conditions and Notices to Offerors or Respondents” Section

4.2 Subsection (b) to include Fiber Optic Cable Sub-assemblies.

Section M:

1. Update Section M “ Evaluation Factors for Award” to include the following changes:

A) Revise Section 6.0 to include Fiber Optic Cable Sub-assemblies.

B) Update the Part number in the Fiber Optic Cable tables in Section 6.0 C) Update ELIN numbering throughout Section M.

All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

SECTION B - SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES

CLIN 0002

The CLIN extended description has changed from:

Range Hardware - Circuit Card Assemblies (CCAs) and Fiber Optic Cables in accordance with Distribution Statement D and Export Control Drawings. Offerors shall enter a total FFP ceiling of $43,000,000.00 for this CLIN.NOTE: The unit price/amount to be added at time of award will solely be for the purpose of establishing the ceiling of this CLIN. Prices will be established in the pricing table in Exhibit B. MARK FOR INFORMATIONThe Contractor shall include the following "Mark For" information clearly marked on all packages (or items themselves if they are not packaged) delivered under this contract:Mark for Information for NUWCDIVNPT:Receiving Officer, Naval Station Newport47 Chandler StreetNewport, RI 02841-1716NUWC Division, Newport, Code: TBD at the delivery/task order levelContract/Order #: TBD at the delivery/task order level

To:

Range Hardware - Circuit Card Assemblies (CCAs), Fiber Optic Cable Sub-Assemblies, and Fiber Optic Cables in accordance with Distribution Statement D and Export Control Drawings. Offerors shall enter a total FFP ceiling of $43,000,000.00 for this CLIN.NOTE: The unit price/amount to be added at time of award will solely be for the purpose of establishing the ceiling of this CLIN. Prices will be established in the pricing table in Exhibit B. MARK FOR INFORMATIONThe Contractor shall include the following "Mark For" information clearly marked on all packages (or items themselves if they are not packaged) delivered under this contract:Mark for Information for NUWCDIVNPT:Receiving Officer, Naval Station Newport47 Chandler StreetNewport, RI 02841-1716NUWC Division, Newport, Code: TBD at the delivery/task order levelContract/Order #: TBD at the delivery/task order level

The following have been linked or unlinked:

Clause B-232-H003 applies to CLIN(s) 0006.

Clause B-232-H003 no longer applies to CLIN(s) 0004.

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 Contract Data

Requirements List (CDRLs)

43 10-APR-2024

Exhibit B Exhibit B: ELINs 09-MAY-2024 Attachment 1 Approved DD FORM 254 6 07-FEB-2024 Attachment 2 Government Furnished

Property (GFP)

1 08-MAY-2024

Attachment 3 Performance Requirements Summary Table (PRST)

16 08-MAY-2024

Attachment 4 List of Key Personnel 1 08-MAY-2024 Attachment 5 Cost Proposal

Spreadsheet

1 08-MAY-2024

to:

Exhibit/Attachment Table of Contents

DOCUMENT TYPE DESCRIPTION PAGES DATE

Exhibit A Contract Data

Requirements List (CDRLs)

43 10-APR-2024

Exhibit B Exhibit B: ELINs - Amendment 1

12-JUN-2024

Attachment 1 Approved DD FORM 254 6 07-FEB-2024 Attachment 2 Government Furnished

Property (GFP)

1 08-MAY-2024

Attachment 3 Performance Requirements Summary Table (PRST)

16 08-MAY-2024

Attachment 4 List of Key Personnel 1 08-MAY-2024 Attachment 5 Cost Proposal

Spreadsheet

1 08-MAY-2024

SECTION L - INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND NOTICES TO BIDDERS

INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

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 ordering period start date of this contract is 12/20/2024.

Note 2: This requirement is solicited as unrestricted. The Product Service Cost (PSC) for this requirement is 5998. NAICS 541330 Engineering services. The small business size standard is $47 million.

Note 3: Award will NOT be made to any offeror that does not possess a facility clearance and safeguarding 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 4: 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.

Note 5: Offerors are hereby notified that, from time to time, the Government may post additional information to the website (SAM.gov) 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.

Note 6: 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.

Note 7: The technical documents attached to this solicitation are export controlled, therefore, Joint Certification Program (JCP) certification (DD Form 2345) is required to access these documents. Access to these documents must be requested via SAM.gov (provide the company CAGE code when requesting access). The Government will verify that the company has an active JCP Certification status (non-expired DD Form 2345) before access is granted to these documents. Information on the JCP can be found at https://www.dla.mil/Logistics- Operations/Services/JCP/. Access to the technical documents will only be granted to the individual listed on the non-expired DD Form 2345.

Note 8: Offerors shall propose all cost and pricing in U.S. currency. Offerors that do not propose cost and pricing per section B in U.S. currency may have their offers determined un-awardable.

Note 9: This requirement is a complete follow-on to N6660419DA900 awarded to L3 Technologies.

Note 10: The contract minimum guarantee referred to in paragraph (b) of FAR Clause 52.216-22 ‘Indefinite Quantity’ is one (1) job of CLIN 0001 – Kickoff Meeting.

1.1 General Information

All questions concerning this procurement, either technical or contractual, must be submitted via email. No direct discussion between the technical representative and prospective Offeror is permitted. All questions shall be constructed in an unclassified manner. All such questions shall be via e-mail, no later than 4:30 PM, Eastern Time, 14 calendar days after the solicitation is issued to allow the Government 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. Information provided with each question should include the document name, document date, specific page, paragraph, clause or other definitive citation requiring clarification. Questions shall be submitted via email to the following point of contact:

Name: Kaitlin McGuire

Email: kaitlin.m.mcguire2.civ@us.navy.mil

Alternate POC:

Name: Kathleen Hourihan Email: Kathleen.m.hourihan.civ@us.navy.mil

1.2 Submission Requirements

(a) Offerors 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.

(b) Proposals shall be submitted electronicallymailto: via email to Kaitlin McGuire;

Kaitlin.m.mcguire2.civ@us.navy.mil and Kathleen Hourihan at Kathleen.m.hourihan.civ@us.navy.mil. It is the Offeror’s responsibility to submit its complete and entire proposal no later than the closing date and time identified on page 1, Block 9, of 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 responsible for submitting proposals and any proposal modifications via email by the time specified in the solicitation. Any proposal modification not submitted via email by the exact time specified for receipt of offers is “late” and will not be considered. The solicitation will close at the exact date and time specified in the solicitation and Offerors will be unable to submit its proposal after that time. Proposals may be withdrawn by written notice to the cognizant Contracting Officer for the solicitation provided such notice is received prior to Contract 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 6 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.

Note that the above duplication of “Controlled By” lines is intentional in the event that a subcontractor is submitting documentation.

1.3 Proposal Format

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 Font text shall be 12-point Times New Roman, except for:

o Graphs, graphics, tables, or charts used to supplement the proposal text shall use Times New Roman that is no smaller than 9-point font size.

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 searchable when reviewed electronically.

1.4 Cover Page and Table of Contents

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.

1.4.1 Glossary of Abbreviations and Acronyms

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

1.4.2 Page Numbering System

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.

1.5 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."

1.6 File Naming Convention

All proposal files shall include the Offeror's company name, volume #, document name, and other useful identifying information. For example:

Company_Volume_I _Administrative Cover Letter Company_Volume_I_Administrative Solicitation Fill-In Company_Volume_I_Small Business Subcontracting Plan Company_Volume_II _Pass/Fail Requirements Company_Volume_III _Technical Capability Company_Volume_IV_Past Performance Company_Volume_V_Cost/Price

1.7 PROPOSAL ORGANIZATION AND CONTENT

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 may not be read or considered in proposal evaluation.

When both sides of a sheet display printed material, it shall be counted as two pages.

Volume Volume Title Maximum Number of

Pages I Administrative Cover Letter No page limit Fill-In Information for Provisions/Clauses No page limit Small Business Subcontracting Plan No page limit

II Pass/Fail Requirements Plan for Obtaining Personnel Clearances

(IAW DD Form 254)

Two (2) pages Facility and Safeguarding Clearance (IAW

DD Form 254) No page limit

Organization Conflict of Interest (OCI) Mitigation Plan

No page limit

Small Business Participation No page limit Software Development Plan (SDP) No page limit for actual SDP 6 pages total for elements 1-3 Government Furnished Property (GFP) No page limit

III Technical Capability – Factor 1 Technical Approach – Subfactor A Ten (10) Pages Hypothetical Problems – Subfactor B Hypothetical #1: Three (3) Pages Hypothetical #2: Four (4) Pages Hypothetical #3: Four (4) Pages Hypothetical #4: Four (4) Pages Hypothetical #5: Eight (8) Pages Personnel and Management- Subfactor

C

Senior Technical Representative (STR) Description and Resume

Three (3) pages

Management Narrative Five (5) Pages Proposed Labor Matrix Deviation

Rationale, if applicable Five (5) Pages

IV Past Performance – Factor 2 Prime Offeror Past Performance References Two (2) Pages

Per Reference, Six (6) Pages

Total Subcontractor Past Performance References

(if applicable) Two (2) Pages Per Reference, Volume Volume Title Maximum Number of

Pages Six (6) Pages

Total Per Each Subcontractor, plus one (1) page for each subcontractor letter V Cost/Price – Factor 3 Cost Proposal Spreadsheet

Cost Proposal Narrative No page limit

A Cover or Title Page, Table of Contents, and Glossary of abbreviations and acronyms are allowed for each volume and will not count against the page limitation for each respective volume.

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

(b) Offerors shall complete all solicitation fill-Ins using the latest amended solicitation version and provide a copy within Volume I.

(c) Small Business Subcontracting Plan. The Offeror’s attention is directed to Section L text L- 219-H001 ‘Submission of Small Business Subcontracting Plan.’ As prescribed in FAR 19.7, the Offeror shall submit a subcontracting plan, and an acceptable plan will be incorporated into and made a material part of the contract. The Small Business Subcontracting Plan does not apply to small business concerns.

Note: The Small Business Subcontracting Plan is separate from the Small Business Participation Pass/Fail. All Offerors, including small businesses, must address the Small Business Participation Pass/Fail.

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 Plan for Obtaining Personnel Clearances

The offeror shall provide, a plan for obtaining personnel clearances within 30 days of the start of the ordering period 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 ordering period start date, and outline the schedule for obtaining any required new clearances during the life of the contract.

2.2 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.

2.3 Organizational Conflict of Interest Mitigation Plan

Offeror’s OCI Mitigation Plan shall be provided in Volume II. In accordance with H-209-H003 ‘Required Disclosure of Organizational Conflict of Interest” and provision L-209-H009 ‘Notification of Potential Organizational or Personal Conflict(s) of Interest’, 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.

2.4 Small Business Participation

The North American Industry Classification (NAICS) code applicable to this solicitation is 541330. Therefore, companies proposing as a subcontractor under this solicitation as a small business concern must have had an average annual receipt over its five previous fiscal years that was less than $47,000,000. Companies proposed as a small business concern shall meet this size standard as of the date of the proposal submission under this solicitation.

Offeror shall demonstrate how it will provide at least ten percent (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.

2.5 Software Development Plan (SDP)

The offeror shall provide a Software Development Plan (SDP), including Rationale and Experience as detailed in the three elements below.

SDP Element 1 - Offerors shall submit an SDP rationale that addresses the requirement of Section C. The SDP does not have a page limitation. Offerors shall also submit an SDP rationale which describes why their specific approach is appropriate for the system to be procured, developed, or maintained and how their proposed processes are equivalent to those articulated by CMMI® capability level 3.

The Government will evaluate the offeror's proposed software development plan for the system to be developed to ensure that the offeror understands the software development requirements of the solicitation and for compliance with the minimum content requirements stated in Section C.

SDP Element 2 - Offerors shall submit a description of previous relevant experience, within the past 36 months in developing software of the similar size and complexity as that required under the Performance Work Statement. As a part of this description, the offerors shall describe the extent to which personnel who contributed to these previous efforts will be supporting this resultant task order.

The Government will evaluate offeror’s relevant previous experience in developing software of similar size and complexity as that being acquired with this solicitation.

SDP Element 3 - Offerors shall also describe any previous relevant CMMI® or equivalent model-based process maturity appraisals performed within the past 36 months. As a part of this description, offerors shall identify the organizational entity and location where the appraisal was performed, the type of evaluation, the organization performing the evaluation, and the level earned.

The Government will evaluate the offeror's previous relevant experience in developing software using the same or similar approach as proposed for this solicitation. The results of any relevant standard model-based process maturity appraisals performed within 36 months prior to proposal submission, and the use of proposed staff experienced in using these processes will be part of the evaluation criteria.

2.6 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 245-7005 ‘Reporting of Government-Furnished Property’.

The Government will determine whether the offeror has methods and systems in place for managing GFP to comply with FAR 52.245-1 and DFARS 252.245-7005.

3.0 NON-COST/PRICE FACTORS

Offerors shall provide information by addressing each factor and subfactor in the format and sequence identified in the solicitation. The Offeror must provide information in sufficient detail to allow the Government to evaluate the Offeror’s understanding of and ability to perform the work described in the solicitation. The proposal shall be detailed and clearly stated to allow the Government to evaluate 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 below factors and subfactors.

3.1 Technical Capability – Factor 1

3.1.1 Technical Approach Subfactor A

The submission of an offer constitutes unconditional acceptance to perform all of the tasks described in the SOW; therefore, Offerors’ proposals need not address every single aspect of the SOW. Offerors shall describe its specific understanding, capability, experience, and technical approach with regards to the following requirements: SOW tasks 4.1, 4.4, 4.5, and 4.7.

Offerors should organize its technical approach by grouping together capability, understanding, experience, and approach by specific SOW requirements. Offerors shall clearly demonstrate its ability to meet the requirements. Offerors shall provide explanatory details assuming that the Government has no prior knowledge of its facilities, capabilities, or experience. Offerors 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. Offerors 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. Offerors are cautioned that failure to provide the necessary information may result in its adjectival ratings being downgraded accordingly.

3.1.2. Hypothetical Problems - Subfactor B

Offerors shall provide a detailed approach to handle each Hypothetical Problem below which addresses its understanding of the issue(s) and 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. The responses to each Hypothetical Problem shall be included in the technical proposal narrative page count limit identified in paragraph 1.3(c). Offerors 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, Offerors shall demonstrate an understanding and identification of all potential risks as well as appropriate mitigation plans for each Hypothetical Problem.

3.1.2.1 Hypothetical #1 (SOW Task 4.2.1)

The Government has issued a task order for a technical refresh of shore side electronic equipment at CONUS Government Range X. As part of this task order, you are tasked to provide systems, subsystems, and components to return the range to operational tempo in accordance with the applicable performance specifications. During production, you discover that a critical component is gray market material.

Describe your approach to report the finding and develop a plan for corrective action to the Government. Also describe how your approach to the technical refresh would be impacted and how you would address the issue while minimizing the impacts to the technical refresh.

3.1.2.2 Hypothetical #2 (SOW Tasks 4.4.4)

You receive a task order for cybersecurity services and on-call support for the Code 70 ranges covered on this task order. During performance, the Government provides a Cybersecurity Executive Order (EXORD) as GFI which impacts one or more libraries to the Range Control Software, You are responsible for recommending a solution to deliver compliant hardware, firmware, software, and software patches in a timely fashion in support of the Government’s overall cybersecurity stance.

Describe your approach to perform this task, while not impacting the Government’s cybersecurity stance or capability. Assume a remote solution is possible.

3.1.2.3 Hypothetical #3 (SOW Tasks 4.2.2.4 and 4.4.2)

The Government has issued a task order for on-site troubleshooting, fault isolation, and failure analysis after a lightning strike at a Cable Termination Facility at a CONUS Government Range.

Numerous components have been affected, but specific impacts to Government operations is not known. The task order requires you to identify the full scope of the lightning strike impact, as well as plan for corrective action.

Describe your approach to perform this task.

3.1.2.4 Hypothetical #4 (SOW Tasks 4.4.2)

The Government has issued a task order to identify an intermittent interface issue between the Government developed systems and the contractor developed and updated systems. Describe your approach to confirm and verify the interface is in compliance with the associated requirement(s). In your response, include an approach to mitigate non-compliances that are discovered.

3.1.2.5 Hypothetical #5 (SOW Tasks 4.2, 4.3, and 4.4.2)

The Government has issued a task order to troubleshoot and analyze a substantial (>50%) section of an in-water array string that has stopped responding at a CONUS Government range. The task order also requires a plan of action for repair or replacement, up to and including a cable ship replacement of the affected array string. The Government has identified that the impacted array string is critical to continued operations.

Describe your approach to perform this task. In your approach, also include considerations for environmental regulations, personnel safety, and supply chain management.

3.1.3. Personnel and Management - Subfactor C

(a) Identify the Senior Technical Representative (STR) designated to manage the overall effort as a Key Person and serve as the primary point of contact with the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). 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 STR does not need to be proposed as a part of the Level of Effort, directly charging to the contract.

Include a resume for the STR.

Note: Resumes are not required for Non-Key Personnel. Resumes submitted for Non-Key Personnel will not be evaluated.

(b) Describe overall management approach including details about processes, tools, and other unique characteristics that demonstrate the ability to successfully manage this effort. Describe the approach to communication with Government and other stakeholders including details on status reports, meetings, and other forms of communication. Describe the quality control process including a discussion on how performance and deliverables will meet the Government’s quality standards in accordance with PRST Attachment #3. Describe the approach for monitoring and controlling costs during performance. Describe the approach for risk management including identification of risks and mitigation strategy. Describe the offerors approach to managing its subcontractors at the task order level. Describe the specific requirements anticipated to be subcontracted, the rationale for why these subcontractors were selected to perform this work, and the overall approach to subcontractor management.

Explain how the Offeror will identify and correct any deficiencies in performance associated with the actions or inactions of the Contractor’s and subcontractor’s personnel.

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. The past performance references shall demonstrate the Offeror’s ability to manage and execute the scope and breadth of the tasking in the SOW.

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), or industry equivalent.

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.

Each past performance reference shall not exceed two (2) pages per reference, for a total of six

(6) pages. If none or fewer than (3) recent, relevant references are available, the Offeror shall submit a statement indicating as such.

(b) Subcontractors proposed to perform more than twenty-five percent (25%) of the total proposed value of the contract 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.

If subcontractor experience is submitted for consideration as part of the proposal, the Offeror shall include a commitment signed by both the Offeror and subcontractor certifying that if a task orders awarded resulting from the proposal, the parties commit to joint performance as proposed.

If the signed commitment is not fully executed by both parties and provided with the Past Performance Proposal, subcontractor references will not be evaluated or considered.

Affiliate companies, sister companies, teaming arrangements, joint venture agreement, etc., will be considered provided that sufficient documentation is included in the proposal. The primary offering entity must demonstrate that the affiliate will perform significant and critical aspects of the contract if awarded. Documentation includes a copy of the signed arrangement such as documented affiliation, a copy of the teaming agreement, a copy of the joint venture agreement, etc..

Each subcontractor past performance reference shall not exceed two (2) pages per reference, for a total of six (6) pages per subcontractor. Past performance references submitted for subcontractors that are not proposed to perform more than twenty-five percent (25%) of the total contract value will not be considered.

4.0 COST/PRICE – Factor 3

Offeror and their subcontractors shall each separately submit a cost proposal spreadsheet using the format set forth in Attachment 5 – NUWCDIVNPT Cost Proposal Spreadsheet. The cost proposal spreadsheet shall provide a detailed breakout of every single cost element proposed across each base and option year as applicable. The cost proposal spreadsheet shall include calculations in the cells showing all formulas used to calculate the values. Do not enter hard data where formulas were used to calculate the entered value.

The Offeror’s cost proposal spreadsheet shall be overarching, encompassing all proposed costs inclusive of sanitized subcontractor costs, and it shall fully align with and support the proposed Section B pricing. Subcontractor’s unsanitized cost proposal spreadsheets shall be submitted separately in order to protect their proprietary information. Subcontractor cost proposals must be received by the time and date specified for receipt of proposals specified in this solicitation.

Offeror shall provide a clear crosswalk of all company-specific labor categories to corresponding Government Standard eCRAFT Labor Categories. Unless specified already by the Government, Offeror shall propose Standard eCRAFT Labor Categories based on the descriptions listed at:

http://www.navsea.navy.mil/Home/Warfare-Centers/NUWC-Newport/Partnerships/Commercial- Contracts/Labor-Categories/. For labor categories that provide for various levels (I, II, III, IV), Offeror shall select the level that best matches the proposed individual and company-specific labor category. For Service Contract Act (SCA) labor categories (if applicable), Offerors may propose an SCA labor category listed in the SCA Directory of Occupations at http://www.dol.gov/whd/govcontracts/sca.htm.

4.1 Cost Proposal Narrative

Offeror shall provide a cost proposal narrative that fully substantiates the reasonableness and realism of the proposed costs. The cost proposal narrative shall fully align with and support the proposed Section B pricing. The cost proposal narrative shall fully corroborate every cost element that is proposed. Providing insufficient information to substantiate the reasonableness and realism of the proposed costs may result in the identification of a risk, an upward cost adjustment, and/or in the offer no longer being considered eligible for award.

Offeror shall propose realistic costs within its proposal. Offeror bears the sole responsibility to demonstrate that its proposed costs are realistic within its proposal. Offeror is advised that proposing unrealistically lower costs without substantial justification will be an indication that the Offeror does not have a clear understanding of the requirements or does not have the requisite capability to support the effort. Any inconsistency between promised performance in the technical proposal (e.g. Volume 1 – Technical) and the proposed cost must be explained in the proposal. Any inconsistency, if unexplained, may raise a fundamental question of the Offeror’s understanding of the nature and scope of the work required and may adversely impact the evaluation of the Offeror’s proposal.

The cost proposal narrative shall address:

Subcontractors. Offeror shall describe the contract type proposed for each subcontractor and rationale for why the chosen contract type is most appropriate. In particular, Offeror shall demonstrate the suitability of any Time-and-Materials or fixed price contract types (e.g. FFP, FFP LOE, etc.) and describe how the Government will be billed throughout the performance of this requirement. Offeror shall demonstrate that their subcontractors have the necessary business systems to perform the contract types being proposed. Offeror shall conduct appropriate cost or price analysis to establish the reasonableness of the proposed subcontract prices and include the results of these analyses within its cost proposal narrative, in accordance with FAR 15.404-3(b).

All subcontractors shall submit cost proposal narratives in order to fully substantiate the reasonableness and realism of their proposed costs. Subcontractors that are proposed on cost reimbursement basis shall provide the same level of information as required from the Offeror to substantiate their own costs within their cost proposal narratives. Subcontractors that are proposed on a Time-and-Materials or fixed price basis (e.g. FFP, FFP LOE, etc.) are not required to provide the same level of details as required under cost reimbursable proposals, but shall still provide an itemized breakout of pricing that is customary with the contract type proposed.

Subcontractor unsanitized cost proposal narratives shall be submitted separately in order to protect their proprietary information. Subcontractor cost proposals must be received by the time and date specified for receipt of proposals specified in this solicitation.

Labor hours. Offeror shall propose the labor hours exactly as specified in Section B, and shall demonstrate overall adherence to the Section B labor hours. The labor hours shall include both the Offeror and subcontractor labor hours, if applicable.

Direct labor rates. Offeror and cost reimbursement subcontractors shall describe the basis of estimate for each direct labor rate proposed and provide substantiating information that fully corroborates each direct labor rate proposed.

For each current employee named in the cost proposal spreadsheet, Offeror and cost reimbursement subcontractors shall provide a screenshot that captures pertinent information from the employer's payroll system, incurred within the last three months preceding release of this solicitation. Payroll screenshots shall not contain any personally identifiable information, such as, social security numbers, date and place of birth, etc. Cost proposal narratives shall fully explain all pertinent data on a screenshot. The Government must be able to derive the individual’s direct rate (both inclusive and exclusive of the impact of uncompensated overtime, if proposed) from the payroll screenshot. Alternatively, Offeror and cost reimbursement subcontractors may provide payroll verification instead of payroll screenshots. Payroll verification shall consist of a form containing the named personnel, proposed labor category, direct labor rate, certification status (per labor category as required), description of current position, and a signed certification by an authorized representative of the company that the information contained in the form is correct and current within the last three months preceding release of this solicitation. This supporting direct labor rate information shall clearly map to individual direct labor rates included within the cost proposal spreadsheet.

For each contingent hire in the cost proposal spreadsheet, Offeror and cost reimbursement subcontractors shall clearly indicate named contingent hires and shall provide a signed letter of intent that explicitly lists the agreed upon annual salary for the named individual and the amount of uncompensated work required. The cost proposal narrative shall fully explain all pertinent data about the letter of intent. The Government must be able to derive the individual’s direct rate (both inclusive and exclusive of the impact of uncompensated overtime, if proposed) from the letter of intent information.

For any position for which no candidate has been identified by name, Offeror and cost reimbursement subcontractors shall provide payroll data for a comparable position and an analysis of how the proposed position is comparable to the position corresponding to the payroll data supplied. For any position where there is no similar position with a payroll screenshot, Offerors and cost reimbursement subcontractors shall provide other substantiating cost data to support the basis of estimate and an analysis of how the proposed position is comparable to the position corresponding to the payroll data supplied.

Service Contract Labor Standards (SCLS) (Formerly Service Contract Act) Wage Determinations. Offeror shall propose rates no lower than the minimums listed in SCLS Wage Determinations current as of the date of the proposal. Current SCLS Wage Determinations can be found at https://sam.gov/content/wage-determinations.

Uncompensated Overtime. Any uncompensated overtime proposed shall be in accordance with FAR 52.237-10, IDENTIFICATION OF UNCOMPENSATED OVERTIME. For any Offeror and/or subcontractors that proposes uncompensated overtime, Offeror and/or subcontractor shall ensure compliance with the following. Describe the company’s uncompensated overtime policies and include a copy of its policy addressing uncompensated overtime. Describe the uncompensated overtime being proposed along with an explanation of how it will be used in performance of this requirement and why it is necessary. Describe how the adjusted hourly rate was derived while clearly demonstrating the reasonableness and realism. Describe the company’s historical levels of uncompensated overtime incurred previously and provide substantiating historical data that corroborates the adjusted hourly rates proposed.

Forward Pricing Rate Agreement (FPRA) or Forward Pricing Rate Recommendation (FPRR).

Offeror and cost reimbursement subcontractors shall indicate whether an FPRA or FPRR has been established for their company and the extent it was used in establishing proposed costs. If an FPRA/FPRR exists, a copy shall be provided within the cost proposal narrative.

Escalation. The below table reflects minimum escalation rates. Offeror may propose escalation that deviates from these minimum escalation rates; 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 FPRA.

Minimum Escalation Rate

3.30%

Indirect Rates. Offeror and cost reimbursement subcontractors shall describe its proposed indirect rates, basis of estimate, and calculation methodologies.