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This is a Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) for Radio Frequency Distribution and Control Systems (RFDACS) units and subcomponents. The contractor will manufacture, test and deliver complete RFDACS OK-700 systems and system parts for installation on submarines, with variants consisting of 10 rack-mountable units. The work includes managing obsolescence issues, performing certification tests, conducting program management reviews, and providing engineering services for system improvements and modernization.
The contract has a period of performance from September 30, 2025 to September 29, 2030. Work will be performed at the contractor's facility with some travel to NUWC Division Newport required. The contract includes both Firm Fixed Price (FFP) and Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF) CLINs. Key requirements include manufacturing units according to technical data packages, managing parts obsolescence, conducting testing, providing program management reviews, handling non-conformance issues, and performing engineering services for development and upgrades. Response date is March 7, 2025 by 2:00 PM local time. The contractor must have a quality management system meeting ANSI/ISO/ASQ 9001-2015 standards.
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RATING PAGE OF PAGES
7. ISSUED BY
(Date)
IMPORTANT - Award will be made on this Form, or on Standard Form 26, or by other authorized official written notice.
Previous Edition is Unusable 33-134 STANDARD FORM 33 (REV. 9-97)
Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.214(c)
DO-C9 1 109
(If other than Item 7)
15A. NAME 16. NAME AND TITLE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO
AND
ADDRESS
SIGN OFFER (Type or print)
OF
OFFEROR
AMENDMENT NO. DATE
15B. TELEPHONE NO (Include area code) 17. SIGNATURE15C. CHECK IF REMITTANCE ADDRESS
IS DIFFERENT FROM ABOVE - ENTER
SUCH ADDRESS IN SCHEDULE.
18. OFFER DATE
1. THIS CONTRACT IS A RATED ORDER
UNDER DPAS (15 CFR 700)
2. CONTRACT NO.
N66604 8. ADDRESS OFFER TO
See Item 7
9. Sealed offers in original and 1 copies for furnishing the supplies or services in the Schedule will be received at the place specified in Item 8, or if handcarried, in the depository located in
CAUTION - LATE Submissions, Modifications, and Withdrawals: See Section L, Provision No. 52.214-7 or 52.215-1. All offers are subject to all terms and
NOT AUTHORIZED
conditions contained in this solicitation.
10. FOR INFORMATION
CALL:
A. NAME (NO COLLECT CALLS)
MARY ANN GARDNER 401-832-7173
11. TABLE OF CONTENTS
SOLICITATION/ CONTRACT FORM
SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/ COSTS
2 - 7
X I CONTRACT CLAUSES
DESCRIPTION/ SPECS./ WORK STATEMENT X
PACKAGING AND MARKING
8 - 33 34 - 36
J LIST OF ATTACHMENTS
INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE
DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE
37 - 39 40 - 41
X K
REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS AND
OTHER STATEMENTS OF OFFERORS
CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA 42 - 49 X
SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS
OFFER (Must be fully completed by offeror) 50 - 53 X M
L INSTRS., CONDS., AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS
EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD
NOTE: Item 12 does not apply if the solicitation includes the provisions at 52.214-16, Minimum Bid Acceptance Period.
is inserted by the offeror) from the date for receipt of offers specified above, to furnish any or all items upon which prices are offered at the price set opposite each item, delivered at the designated point(s), within the time specified in the schedule.
13. DISCOUNT FOR PROMPT PAYMENT
(See Section I, Clause No. 52.232-8)
14. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS
(The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments
AMENDMENT NO. DATE
to the SOLICITATION for offerors and related documents numbered and dated):
FACILITY
12. In compliance with the above, the undersigned agrees, if this offer is accepted within calendar days (60 calendar days unless a different period
SOLICITATION, OFFER AND AWARD
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(X) SEC. DESCRIPTION (X) SEC. DESCRIPTION PAGE(S)
PART I - THE SCHEDULE
26. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print) 27. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 28. AWARD DATE
EMAIL:TEL: (Signature of Contracting Officer)
CODE CODE
B. TELEPHONE (Include area code) C. E-MAIL ADDRESS
AWARD (To be completed by Government)
19. ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS NUMBERED 20. AMOUNT 21. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION
22. AUTHORITY FOR USING OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION:
10 U.S.C. 2304(c)( ) 41 U.S.C. 253(c)( ) (4 copies unless otherwise specified)
23. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN ITEM
24. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 7) CODE 25. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY CODE
PART IV - REPRESENTATIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS
PART III - LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS
54 - 73
PART II - CONTRACT CLAUSES
NAVAL UNDERSEA WARFARE CTR. DIV., NPT.
CHRISTINA M. SHERRON, CODE 0223
CONTRACTS DEPARTMENT
1176 HOWELL STREET, BLDG. 1258
NEWPORT RI 02841
401-832-6462
401-832-4820FAX:
TEL:
FAX:
TEL:
NOTE: In sealed bid solicitations "offer" and "offeror" mean "bid" and "bidder".
SOLICITATION
6. REQUISITION/PURCHASE NO.5. DATE ISSUED
03 Feb 2025
4. TYPE OF SOLICITATION
SEALED BID (IFB)
NEGOTIATED (RFP)
[ X ]
3. SOLICITATION NO.
N6660425R0006
Section B - Supplies or Services and Prices
ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT
0001 1 Job Post Award Conference
FFP
Post Award Conference (PAC) kickoff meeting in accordance with C-242-H002.
Note: The Government's minimum obligation will be satisfied with a $500 Firm Fixed Price Order to participate in a PAC.
FOB: Destination
PSC CD: 5998
NET AMT
0002 1 Lot RFDACS Hardware and Subcomponents
FFP
Radio Frequency Distribution and Control Systems (RFDACS) OK-700 system and system parts in accordance with Technical Data Package (TDP), Spare Parts Drawings, and Statement of Work section 4.1 and 4.3 in Section C, as specified by issuance of individual orders during ordering period.
Mark For Information:
The 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:
Receiving Officer, Naval Station Newport, 47 Chandler Street Newport, RI 02841-1716 NUWC Division, Newport Code: TBD Contract/Delivery Order: TBD NOTE: The requirements in DFARS 252.211-7003, Item Identification and Valuation, are applicable for this line item. The contractor shall provide DoD unique identification or a DoD recognized unique identification equivalent.
0003 1 Job Obsolescence Tasking
FFP
Services in accordance with Statement of Work section 4.2.
0004 25,920 Labor
Hours
Engineering Services Level of Effort
CPFF
Services in accordance with Statement of Work section 4.3.
ESTIMATED COST
FIXED FEE
TOTAL EST COST + FEE
0005 1 Lot Other Direct Costs (ODCs)
COST
ODCs associated with travel for CLIN 0001 and tasking for CLIN 0004.
NOTE: The requirements in DFARS 252.211-7003, Item Identification and Valuation, are applicable for this line item. The contractor shall provide DoD unique identification or a DoD recognized unique identification equivalent.
ESTIMATED COST
0006 1 Lot Contractor Data Requirements List
FFP
Contractor Data Requirements List (CDRLs)
Data in support of the Statement of Work tasking and associated with CLINs 0001
- 0005. Specific applicable CDRLs will be attached to individual delivery and task orders as required.
NOT SEPARATELY PRICED
0007 1 Lot Contractor Acquired Property (CAP)
FFP
Contractor Acquired Property (CAP)
NOT SEPARATELY PRICED
CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT
B-216-H006 FEE TABLE (NAVSEA) (MAR 2019)
Labor CLIN Labor Hours Cost Per Hour*
Fee Rate Per Hour*
Loaded Hourly Rate
0004 25,920
*To be filled in at the order level
In the event of any inconsistency between the above table and the CLIN pricing, the CLIN pricing shall take precedence.
(End of text)
Applicable CLINs: 0004
B-231-H001 TRAVEL COSTS (NAVSEA) (OCT 2018)
(a) Except as otherwise provided herein, the Contractor shall be reimbursed for its actual travel costs in accordance with FAR 31.205-46. The travel costs to be reimbursed shall be those costs for which the Contractor has maintained appropriate documentation and which have been determined to be allowable, allocable, and reasonable by the Procuring Contracting Officer, Administrative Contracting Officer, or their duly authorized representative.
(b) Reimbursable travel costs include only that travel performed from the Contractor's facility to the worksite, in and around the worksite, and from the worksite to the Contractor's facility.
(c) Relocation costs and travel costs incidental to relocation are allowable to the extent provided in FAR 31.205-35;
however, Procuring Contracting Officer approval shall be required prior to incurring relocation expenses and travel costs incidental to relocation.
(d) The Contractor shall not be reimbursed for the following daily local travel costs:
(i) travel at U.S. Military Installations where Government transportation is available,
(ii) travel performed for personal convenience/errands, including commuting to and from work, and
(iii) travel costs incurred in the replacement of personnel when such replacement is accomplished for the Contractor's or employee's convenience.
B-232-H005 PAYMENTS OF FEE(S) (LEVEL OF EFFORT)--ALTERNATE I (NAVSEA) (OCT 2018)
(a) For purposes of this contract, "fee" means "target fee" in cost-plus-incentive-fee type contracts, "base fee" in cost-plus-award-fee type contracts, or "fixed fee" in cost-plus-fixed-fee type contracts.
(b) The Government shall make payments to the Contractor, subject to and per the clause in this contract entitled "Fixed Fee" (FAR 52.216-8) or "Incentive Fee", (FAR 52.216-10), as applicable. Such payments shall be submitted by and payable to the Contractor pursuant to the clause of this contract entitled "Allowable Cost and Payment" (FAR 52.216-7), subject to the withholding terms and conditions of the "Fixed Fee" or "Incentive Fee" clause, as applicable. Fee paid per hour shall be based on total fee dollars divided by total hours to be provided. Total fee(s) paid to the Contractor shall not exceed the fee amount(s) set forth in this contract. In no event shall the Government be required to pay the Contractor any amount in excess of the funds obligated under this contract.
Applicable CLINs: 0004
B-232-H006 LIMITATION OF COST OR LIMITATION OF FUNDS CLARIFICATION (NAVSEA) (OCT 2018)
The clause entitled "Limitation of Cost" (FAR 52.232-20) or "Limitation of Funds" (FAR 52.232-22), as appropriate, shall apply separately and independently to each separately identified estimated cost.
Applicable CLINs: 0004, 0005
Section C - Descriptions and Specifications
STATEMENT OF WORK
STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW
Antenna Control Group OK-700 Production
1.0 Background
The Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division, Newport (NUWCDIVNPT), Electromagnetic Systems Department (Code 34) is tasked by Naval Warfare Systems Command (NAVWAR), Program Executive Office (PEO) Command, Control, Computers, Communications, and Intelligence (C4I) PMW 770 to procure Radio Frequency Distribution and Control System (RFDACS) for installation on board current and future class submarines and to modernize, when required, existing Fleet RFDACS.
A complete RFDACS OK-700 is comprised of several rack mountable units. Several variants of the system exist, which are designated by Variant (V) numbers. V1 and V2 consist of 10 units numbered 1 through 11 (omitting unit 9). Future variants may include additional units, or may replace existing units with modified ones.
NUWCDIVNPT is tasked to provide complete or partial RFDACS to new construction submarines or existing submarines as part of ongoing modernization. Additionally, NUWCDIVNPT conducts depot level repairs of RFDACS units and subcomponents.
1.1 Places of Performance
1.1.1 Regular Performance
The work specified herein shall be performed at the contractor's facility.
1.1.2 Travel Locations
NUWCDIVNPT
1.2 Authorized Users
The NUWCDIVNPT Electromagnetic Systems Department, Code 34.
1.3 Sponsors
Code 34 Sponsors anticipated to fund orders under this contract:
Undersea Communications & Integration Program Office, PMW 770 VIRGINIA Class Program Office, PMS 450 COLUMBIA Class Program Office, PMS 397 Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) Naval Supply Command (NAVSUP)
1.4 Types of Funding
Code 34 requirements within this SOW may be funded by multiple appropriations including:
Operations and Maintenance, Navy (O&MN) Research, Development, Test and Evaluation (RDT&E) Shipbuilding and Conversion, Navy (SCN) Other Procurement, Navy (OPN) Defense Working Capital Funds (DWCF) Naval Sea Based Deterrent Fund (NSBDF)
2.0 Scope
The contractor shall manufacture RFDACS units and subcomponents. The contractor shall manage obsolescence issues that occur during production of RFDACS. The contractor shall test components and units during the manufacturing process and prior to shipping. The contractor shall propose improvements to the RFDACS system, and recommend changes to RFDACS documentation and drawings.
2.1 Program or Systems Supported
OK-700
3.0 Applicable Documents
The contractor shall perform the tasking required in Section 4.0 in accordance with (IAW) the below Applicable Documents (ADs).
Number Title Task
Number(s)
3.1 RFDACS OK-700 Technical Drawing Package (TDP) 4.1, 4.2, 4.3
3.2 Test Procedures 4.1, 4.2, 4.3
3.3 NAVMAT P-9492: Navy Manufacturing Screening Program, 04-1979
4.1, 4.2
4.0 Technical Requirements
The contractor shall perform all tasks in accordance with Delivery Orders (DOs) and Task Orders (TOs), Applicable Documents (ADs) listed in Section 3.0, and utilizing Government Furnished Information (GFI) listed in Section 6.0.
Tasks included in 4.1 shall not be separately priced from the hardware deliverables. If travel to NUWCDIVNPT is required in relation to 4.1.3, those costs will be covered under the Other Direct Costs (ODC) CLINs.
SOW tasks 4.2 will be performed on a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) basis.
SOW tasks 4.3 will be performed on a Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF) basis, upon issuance of a task order and Technical Instruction (TI).
4.1 RFDACs Production
4.1.1 RFDACS Unit Production
In accordance with AD in Section 3.0 and using GFI in Section 6.0, the contractor shall manufacture, test, and deliver RFDACS Units.
The contractor shall notify the Government, via email, upon discovery of any drawing errors or discrepancies. The contractor shall propose changes to RFDACS drawings and technical documentation to resolve the errors or discrepancies. If a proposed revision changes a part number or specification, the contractor shall notify and receive approval from the Contracting Officer in Section G prior to implementing the change.
Prior to shipment of the completed units, the contractor shall perform certification tests and environmental screening in accordance with AD 3.2 and 3.3. Two weeks prior to initial screening of each unit, the contractor shall notify the Government point of contact that the unit screenings are ready to be performed as well as date and time the testing is to take place. A Government representative may be present during the initial, and any subsequent, screenings.
Deliverables:
CDRL A002 – DI-NDTI-80809B, Test/Inspection Report CDRL A003 – DI-MISC-80750, Technical Data Package Review Report CDRL A005 - DI-SSES-80640E - Request for Variance
4.1.2 RFDACS Subcomponent Production
In accordance with AD in Section 3.0 and using GFI in Section 6.0, the contractor shall manufacture, perform certification tests, and deliver subcomponents of the RFDACS. The contractor shall ensure testing includes functional and operational testing for all subcomponents.
The contractor shall notify the Government, via email, upon discovery of any drawing errors or discrepancies.
Deliverables:
CDRL A002 – DI-NDTI-80809B, Test/Inspection Report CDRL A003 – DI-MISC-80750, Technical Data Package Review Report CDRL A005 - DI-SSES-80640E - Request for Variance
4.1.3 RFDACS Program Management Reviews, Agendas, and Minutes
The contractor shall conduct the first RFDACS Program Management Review (PMR) at the contractor’s facility. Subsequent RFDACS PMRs shall be conducted at the contractor site, the Government site, or virtually as determined by the Government. RFDACS PMRs shall be conducted thirty (30) days after contract award and quarterly thereafter. During RFDACS PMRs, the contractor shall review unit production status, problem areas, configuration management status issues, technical issues, schedule, and Material Review Board (MRB) outcomes. The contractor shall provide program status presentations with an agenda as part of each RFDACS PMR. During RFDACS PMRs, the contractor shall make available in-process documents and hardware for review.
The contractor shall prepare minutes of all RFDACS PMRs which shall include all action items and their current status.
Deliverables:
CDRL A006 – DI-ADMN-81373, Presentation Materials CDRL A007 – DI-ADMN-81505, Report, Record of Meeting/Minutes
4.1.4. Non-Conformance
If the Government finds any material to be non-conforming after delivery for either the complete units or the subcomponents, the contractor shall repair or replace the non-conforming material at no cost to the Government. The contractor shall submit a failure analysis and corrective action report for each repair. The contractor shall track all non-conforming material via a Return Material Authorization system. The contractor shall return the repaired material, or a replacement, to the Government within 30 days of receipt of the non-conforming material at the contractor facility. The contractor shall submit a Request for Variance if a design issue is identified as part of the failure analysis.
The following definitions apply to this section:
a. Type I Non-conformance: materials or supplies that depart from contract specifications and affect one (1) or more of the following major areas:
performance, durability, interchangeability, effective use or operations, weight, appearance, health, or safety.
b. Type II Non-conformance: materials or supplies that depart from contract specifications that have no bearing on the effective use or operation of the item or related components for the intended application and do not affect any of the criteria specified in Type I above.
c. “Defects” shall include all defects, discrepancies, non-conformance, anomalies, and failures that occur or are first detected during manufacturing.
The contractor shall document any material non-conformance in a Material Non-conformance Record (MNR) and attach the MNR to the material until MRB actions are complete. The contractor shall include the following information in the MNR:
a. Part number, serial number, and specification number (if applicable)
b. Type of non-conformance
c. Quantity of non-conformance items
d. Description of the non-conformance
e. Corrective action to prevent recurrence
f. Recommended disposition (i.e., use as is, repair, rework, scrap)
g. Signature of contractor and Government representative
Final decisions regarding acceptance of non-conforming supplies reside solely with the Government.
The contractor shall record and maintain defect data at each inspection or test station throughout the contract’s period of performance. The contractor shall perform a failure analysis to determine the non-conformance and provide the recommendations for corrective action. The contractor shall present defect data summaries and corrective action summaries as part of the RFDACS PMRs.
All reports at the contractor’s facility shall be available for inspection and audit by the Government.
Deliverable:
CDRL A005 – DI-SESS-81732, Request for Variance (RFV) CDRL A001 – DI-SESS-80255A, Failure Summary & Analysis Report
4.2 Obsolescence Management
4.2.1 Obsolescence and DMSMS Reporting
The contractor shall monitor all parts and subcomponents identified in AD 3.1 for obsolescence or Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and Material Shortages (DMSMS) issues. The contractor shall provide to the Government an Obsolescence Report within seven (7) days of discovering an issue of obsolete parts, DMSMS issues, and projected DMSMS issues.
Within fourteen (14) days after notification to the Government of obsolescence and DMSMS issues noted above, the contractor shall deliver recommendations, such as life time buy, alternate part, or development of new part, for parts that are unable to be procured due to known or projected obsolescence or DMSMS issues.
Deliverables:
CDRL A004 – DI-MISC-80508B - Technical Report-Study Services; Obsolescence Report
CDRL A00A – DI-MISC-80508B -Technical Report-Study Services; Recommendations Report
4.3 Engineering Services
4.3.1 Development
The contractor shall procure or develop alternate parts for Government review and testing. The contractor shall create test plans for Government review to validate the part is functional and compatible with the units.
Deliverables:
CDRL B002– DI-NDTI-80566A – Test Plan
4.3.2 Upgrades and Modernizations
Upon receipt of a TI, the contractor shall perform technical assessments, and propose system modifications and upgrades.
Upon receipt of a TI, the contractor shall draft test plans and procedures for RFDACS units and subcomponents to validate functionality and compatibility for Government review. Upon Government approval of the test plan and procedures, the contractor shall conduct testing of RFDACS units and components.
Upon receipt of a TI, the contractor shall design and manufacture fixtures and equipment to facilitate testing of modified or redesigned RFDACS parts and subcomponents. The contractor shall create, update, and draft Notices of Revisions (NORs) and Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) for RFDACS.
All drawing or specification changes generated under this section shall be approved by the Government before entering production.
Deliverables:
CDRL B001 - DI-DRPF-80651 - Engineering Drawings CDRL B002– DI-NDTI-80566A – Test Plan CDRL B003– DI-NDTI-80603A – Test Procedure CDRL B004- DI-SESS-80642E - Notice of Revision CDRL B005 - DI-SESS-80639E - Engineering Change Request CDRL B006 - DI-SSES-80640E - Request for Variance CDRL B007 - DI-MISC-80508B - Technical Reports
5.0 Progress Reports
5.1 Contract Status Report
The Contractor shall prepare a Contractor’s Status Report that indicates the progress of work, status of the program(s), and existing or potential problem areas for all assigned tasks. The report shall include status of all suppliers, open material orders, and in-process work. The Contractor shall submit the Contract Status Report for the same timeframe as each invoice submitted in the Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) Module of the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment
(PIEE).
CDRL A008 – DI-MGMT-81991, Contract Status Report (FFP), CDRL B008 – DI-MGMT-81991, Contract Status Report (CPFF)
6.0 Government Furnished Information
The following Government Furnished Information (GFI) will be made available under this contract.
Number Title Applicable SOW Task
Number
6.1 Parts List 4.1
6.2 Draft Units and Parts Certification Test Procedures
4.3
7.0 Government Furnished Property
The Government may provide Government Furnished Property (GFP) as listed in Attachment 1.
As specified in DFARS Clause 252.245–7005, the Contractor shall submit all GFP Reports via the GFP Module of the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE). Monthly, the Contractor shall prepare a Government Property Inventory Report indicating the monthly consumption of GFP.
Deliverable: CDRL A009 - DI-MISC-80508B, Incoming Inspection Summary Report
8.0 Quality Surveillance and Performance Standards
The Government will conduct quality surveillance via various methods including formal and informal meetings, review of technical reports, review of monthly progress reports, and review of deliverables. Contractor performance will be evaluated in the areas of technical quality, cost control, schedule/timeliness, management, utilization of small business, and regulatory compliance as follows:
Technical Quality: The government will evaluate technical quality using the criteria defined in the Performance Requirements Summary Table (PRST), Attachment 2;
Cost Control: The government will evaluate the contractor’s effectiveness in forecasting, managing, and controlling actual costs in comparison to negotiated costs;
Schedule/Timeliness: The government will evaluate the contractor’s ability to meet negotiated milestones and delivery schedules;
Management: The government will evaluate the contractor’s ability to integrate and coordinate all activities needed to execute the contract/task order;
Utilization of Small Business: The government will evaluate the contractor’s compliance with the Small Business Subcontracting Plan and any small business subcontracting goals contained in the contract/task order;
Regulatory Compliance: The government will evaluate the contractor’s compliance with the terms and conditions of the contract/task order relating to applicable regulations and codes.
9.0 Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Accessibility Requirements
The Government has determined that this procurement is an exception to the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Accessibility Standards (36 C.F.R. Part 1194, Appendix A).
Notwithstanding that an exception exists, the Contractor may furnish items or services provided under this contract that comply with the ICT Accessibility Standards (36 C.F.R. Part 1194, Appendix A).
The exception for this procurement is:
Exception #1 – National Security in accordance with FAR 39.204(b)
10.0 Security Compliance
10.1 Program Protection
SECURITY: All Contractor personnel shall adhere to the Security provisions of 32 CFR Part 117
– National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM). While performing work at a Government Facility, Contractor personnel shall comply with the security regulations of the host facility. Applicable FAR, DFARS, NMCARS clauses, and NAVSEA text shall be adhered to in the performance of this contract. Security incidents shall be promptly reported through the companies Facility Security Officer (FSO), to the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), Technical Point of Contact (TPOC), and the Cognizant Security Office to NUWCDIVNPT Security.
Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) including Legacy FOUO and Covered Defense Information (meeting the definition of 48 CFR 252.204–7012(a)) generated and/or provided under this contract shall be marked and safeguarded as specified in DoD Instruction 5200.48, CUI available at:
https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/dodi/520048p.PDF. Any product containing Covered Defense Information shall be assigned a distribution statement (distribution statements B through F) in accordance with DoDI 5230.24 (Distribution Statements on Technical Documents); and DoDI 5230.24, Enclosure 3 Procedures, available at https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/dodi/523024p.pdf
INFORMATION SECURITY: If the work is performed at the Contractor's facility, the Contractor shall implement and maintain security procedures and controls to prevent unauthorized disclosure of classified information and controlled unclassified information (CUI) and to control distribution of CUI in accordance with National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) codifying 32 CFR Part 117, NISPOM Rule, and SECNAV M- 5510.36B. If the work is performed at the Government's facility, the Contractor shall comply with facility policy.
CUI INCIDENT REPORTING AND RESPONSE: The Contractor shall promptly report any unauthorized, inadvertent, or illegal release or disclosure of CUI to the Contracting Officer’s Representative / Technical Point of Contact (TPOC), Procuring Contracting Officer, and the Security Office. Contractor personnel shall coordinate this effort through the relevant industry site FSO.
PUBLIC RELEASE: Any controlled unclassified information pertaining to this contract shall not be released for public dissemination, including posting to any social media sites such as Facebook or Twitter, unless it has been approved for public release by appropriate U.S.
Government authority. Proposed public releases shall be submitted for approval prior to release through the appropriate U.S. Government Office.
10.2 Operations Security (OPSEC)
OPSEC is a process that identifies critical information to determine if friendly actions can be observed by adversary intelligence systems, determines if information obtained by adversaries could be interpreted to be useful to them, and then executes selected measures that eliminate or reduce adversary exploitation of friendly critical information.
The Contractor shall develop and implement, and update and maintain an OPSEC program to protect controlled unclassified and classified activities, information, equipment, and material used or developed by the Contractor and any subcontractor during performance of the contract.
The Contractor shall be responsible for the subcontractor implementation of the OPSEC requirements. The Contractor developed OPSEC program may include Information Assurance and Communications Security (COMSEC). The OPSEC program shall be in accordance with National Security Presidential Memorandum (NSPM) 28, and at a minimum shall include:
1) Assignment of responsibility for OPSEC direction and implementation.
2) Issuance of procedures and planning guidance for the use of OPSEC techniques to identify vulnerabilities and apply applicable countermeasures.
3) Establishment of OPSEC education and awareness training.
4) Provisions for management, annual review, and evaluation of OPSEC programs.
5) Flow down of OPSEC requirements to subcontractors when applicable.
While performing aboard Government sites, the contractor shall: comply with all OPSEC instructions and policies; include OPSEC as part of its ongoing security awareness program and take all required Agency training; Be responsive to the Supporting OPSEC Manager on a non-interference basis; and Protect sensitive unclassified information and activities, which could compromise classified information or operations, or degrade the planning and execution of operations performed by the Requiring Organization and contractor in support of the mission.
10.3 Electronic Spillage
Electronic Spillage (ES) is defined as a situation where information of higher classification than a system is authorized to process is introduced into that system, intentionally or otherwise. If a Contractor is determined to be responsible for an ES, all direct and indirect costs incurred by the Government for ES remediation will be charged to the Contractor.
C-202-H001 ADDITIONAL DEFINITIONS–BASIC (NAVSEA) (OCT 2018)
(a) Department - means the Department of the Navy.
(b) Commander, Naval Sea Systems Command - means the Commander of the Naval Sea Systems Command of the Department of the Navy or his duly appointed successor.
(c) References to The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) - All references to the FAR in this contract shall be deemed to also reference the appropriate sections of the Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS), unless clearly indicated otherwise.
(d) National Stock Numbers - Whenever the term Federal Item Identification Number and its acronym FIIN or the term Federal Stock Number and its acronym FSN appear in the contract, order or their cited specifications and standards, the terms and acronyms shall be interpreted as National Item Identification Number (NIIN) and National Stock Number (NSN) respectively which shall be defined as follows:
(1) National Item Identification Number (NIIN). The number assigned to each approved Item Identification under the Federal Cataloging Program. It consists of nine numeric characters, the first two of which are the National Codification Bureau (NCB) Code. The remaining positions consist of a seven digit non-significant number.
(2) National Stock Number (NSN). The National Stock Number (NSN) for an item of supply consists of the applicable four-position Federal Supply Class (FSC) plus the applicable nine-position NIIN assigned to the item of supply.
C-204-H001 USE OF NAVY SUPPORT CONTRACTORS FOR OFFICIAL CONTRACT FILES (NAVSEA)
(OCT 2018)
(a) NAVSEA may use a file room management support contractor, hereinafter referred to as "the support contractor", to manage its file room, in which all official contract files, including the official file supporting this procurement, are retained. These official files may contain information that is considered a trade secret, proprietary, business sensitive or otherwise protected pursuant to law or regulation, hereinafter referred to as “protected information”. File room management services consist of any of the following: secretarial or clerical support; data entry; document reproduction, scanning, imaging, or destruction; operation, management, or maintenance of paper-based or electronic mail rooms, file rooms, or libraries; and supervision in connection with functions listed herein.
(b) The cognizant Contracting Officer will ensure that any NAVSEA contract under which these file room management services are acquired will contain a requirement that:
(1) The support contractor not disclose any information;
(2) Individual employees are to be instructed by the support contractor regarding the sensitivity of the official contract files;
(3) The support contractor performing these services be barred from providing any other supplies and/or services, or competing to do so, to NAVSEA for the period of performance of its contract and for an additional three years thereafter unless otherwise provided by law or regulation; and,
(4) In addition to any other rights the contractor may have, it is a third party beneficiary who has the right of direct action against the support contractor, or any person to whom the support contractor has released or disclosed protected information, for the unauthorized duplication, release, or disclosure of such protected information.
(c) Execution of this contract by the contractor is considered consent to NAVSEA's permitting access to any information, irrespective of restrictive markings or the nature of the information submitted, by its file room management support contractor for the limited purpose of executing its file room support contract responsibilities.
(d) NAVSEA may, without further notice, enter into contracts with other contractors for these services. Contractors should enter into separate non-disclosure agreements with the file room contractor. Contact the Procuring Contracting Officer for contractor specifics. However, any such agreement will not be considered a prerequisite before information submitted is stored in the file room or otherwise encumber the government.
C-204-H002 IMPLEMENTATION OF ENHANCED SECURITY CONTROLS ON SELECT DEFENSE
INDUSTRIAL BASE PARTNER NETWORKS (NAVSEA) (SEP 2024)
1. System Security Plan and Plans of Action and Milestones (SSP/POAM) Reviews
a) Within thirty (30) days of contract award, the Contractor shall make its System Security Plan(s) (SSP(s)) for its covered contractor information system(s) available for review by the Government at the contractor’s facility. The SSP(s) shall implement the security requirements in Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) clause 252.204-7012, which is included in this contract. The Contractor shall fully cooperate in the Government’s review of the SSPs at the Contractor’s facility.
b) If the Government determines that the SSP(s) does not adequately implement the requirements of DFARS clause 252.204-7012 then the Government shall notify the Contractor of each identified deficiency. The Contractor shall correct any identified deficiencies within thirty (30) days of notification by the Government. The contracting officer may provide for a correction period longer than thirty (30) days and, in such a case, may require the Contractor to submit a plan of action and milestones (POAM) for the correction of the identified deficiencies. The Contractor shall immediately notify the contracting officer of any failure or anticipated failure to meet a milestone in such a
POAM.
c) Upon the conclusion of the correction period, the Government may conduct a follow-on review of the SSP(s) at the Contractor’s facilities. The Government may continue to conduct follow-on reviews until the Government determines that the Contractor has corrected all identified deficiencies in the SSP(s).
d) The Government may, in its sole discretion, conduct subsequent reviews at the Contractor’s site to verify the information in the SSP(s). The Government will conduct such reviews at least every three (3) years (measured from the date of contract award) and may conduct such reviews at any time upon thirty (30) days’ notice to the Contractor.
2. Compliance to NIST 800-171
a) The Contractor shall fully implement the CUI Security Requirements (Requirements) and associated Relevant Security Controls (Controls) in NIST Special Publication 800-171 (Rev. 2) (NIST SP 800-171), or establish a SSP(s) and POA&Ms that varies from NIST 800-171 only in accordance with DFARS clause 252.204-7012(b)(2), for all covered contractor information systems affecting this contract.
b) Notwithstanding the allowance for such variation, the contractor shall identify in any SSP and POA&M their plans to implement the following, at a minimum:
(1) Implement Control 3.5.3 (Multi-factor authentication). This means that multi-factor authentication is required for all users, privileged and unprivileged accounts that log into a network. In other words, any system that is not standalone should be required to utilize acceptable multi-factor authentication. For legacy systems and systems that cannot support this requirement, such as CNC equipment, etc., a combination of physical and logical protections acceptable to the Government may be substituted;
(2) Implement Control 3.1.5 (least privilege) and associated Controls, and identify practices that the contractor implements to restrict the unnecessary sharing with, or flow of, covered defense information to its subcontractors, suppliers, or vendors based on need-to-know principles;
(3) Implement Control 3.1.12 (monitoring and control remote access sessions) - Require monitoring and controlling of remote access sessions and include mechanisms to audit the sessions and methods.
(4) Audit user privileges on at least an annual basis;
(5) Implement:
i. Control 3.13.11 (FIPS 140-2 validated cryptology or implementation of NSA or NIST approved algorithms (i.e.
FIPS 140-2 Annex A: AES or Triple DES) or compensating controls as documented in a SSP and POAM); and,
ii. NIST Cryptographic Algorithm Validation Program (CAVP) (see https://csrc.nist.gov/projects/cryptographic-algorithm-validation-program);
(6) Implement Control 3.13.16 (Protect the confidentiality of CUI at rest) or provide a POAM for implementation which shall be evaluated by the Navy for risk acceptance.
(7) Implement Control 3.1.19 (encrypt CUI on mobile devices) or provide a plan of action for implementation which can be evaluated by the Government Program Manager for risk to the program.
3. Cyber Incident Response
a) The Contractor shall, within fifteen (15) days of discovering the cyber incident (inclusive of the 72-hour reporting period), deliver all data used in performance of the contract that the Contractor determines is impacted by the incident and begin assessment of potential warfighter/program impact.
b) Incident data shall be delivered in accordance with the Department of Defense Cyber Crimes Center (DC3) Instructions for Submitting Media available at http://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/pgi/docs/Instructions_for_Submitting_Media.docx. In delivery of the incident data, the Contractor shall, to the extent practical, remove contractor-owned information from Government covered defense information.
c) If the Contractor subsequently identifies any such data not previously delivered to DC3, then the Contractor shall immediately notify the contracting officer in writing and shall deliver the incident data within ten (10) days of identification. In such a case, the Contractor may request a delivery date later than ten (10) days after identification.
The contracting officer will approve or disapprove the request after coordination with DC3.
4. Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS) Outreach
The Contractor shall engage with NCIS industry outreach efforts and consider recommendations for hardening of covered contractor information systems affecting DON programs and technologies.
5. NCIS/Industry Monitoring
a) In the event of a cyber incident or at any time the Government has indication of a vulnerability or potential vulnerability, the Contractor shall cooperate with the Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS), which may include cooperation related to: threat indicators; pre-determined incident information derived from the Contractor's infrastructure systems; and the continuous provision of all Contractor, subcontractor or vendor logs that show network activity, including any additional logs the contractor, subcontractor or vendor agrees to initiate as a result of the cyber incident or notice of actual or potential vulnerability.
b) If the Government determines that the collection of all logs does not adequately protect its interests, the Contractor and NCIS will work together to implement additional measures, which may include allowing the installation of an appropriate network device that is owned and maintained by NCIS, on the Contractor's information systems or information technology assets. The specific details (e.g., type of device, type of data gathered, monitoring period) regarding the installation of an NCIS network device shall be the subject of a separate agreement negotiated between NCIS and the Contractor. In the alternative, the Contractor may install network sensor capabilities or a network monitoring service, either of which must be reviewed for acceptability by NCIS. Use of this alternative approach shall also be the subject of a separate agreement negotiated between NCIS and the Contractor.
c) In all cases, the collection or provision of data and any activities associated with this statement of work shall be in accordance with federal, state, and non-US law.
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C-211-H016 SPECIFICATIONS AND STANDARDS (NAVSEA) (OCT 2018)
(a) Definitions.
(i) A "zero-tier reference" is a specification, standard, or drawing that is cited in the contract (including its attachments).
(ii) A "first-tier reference" is either: (1) a specification, standard, or drawing cited in a zero-tier reference, or (2) a specification cited in a first-tier drawing.
(b) Requirements. All zero-tier and first-tier references, as defined above, are mandatory for use. All lower tier references shall be used for guidance only unless specifically identified below.
None
C-211-H017 UPDATING SPECIFICATIONS AND STANDARDS (NAVSEA) (DEC 2018)
The contractor may request that this contract be updated to include the current version of the applicable specification or standard if the update does not affect the form, fit or function of any deliverable item or increase the cost/price of the item to the Government. The contractor should submit update requests to the Procuring Contracting Officer with copies to the Administrative Contracting Officer and cognizant program office representative for approval. The contractor shall perform the contract in accordance with the existing specifications and standards until notified of approval/disapproval of its request to update by the Procuring Contracting Officer. Any approved alternate specifications or standards will be incorporated into the contract.
C-211-H018 APPROVAL BY THE GOVERNMENT (NAVSEA) (JAN 2019)
Approval by the Government as required under this contract and applicable specifications shall not relieve the Contractor of its obligation to comply with the specifications and with all other requirements of the contract, nor shall it impose upon the Government any liability it would not have had in the absence of such approval.
C-223-H003 EXCLUSION OF MERCURY (NAVSEA) (MAR 2019)
(a) Definitions. As used in this text:
Article means a manufactured item other than a fluid or particle: (i) which is formed to a specific shape or design during manufacture; (ii) which has end use function(s) dependent in whole or in part upon its shape or design during end use; and (iii) which under normal conditions of use does not release more than very small quantities, e.g., minute or trace amounts of a hazardous chemical, and does not pose a physical hazard or health risk to employees.
Boundary of containment means a continuous tight seal (barrier) to prevent the release of functional mercury during normal operation and maintenance. Examples include the exterior of a fluorescent lamp, glass capsule of a mercury switch, and container for mercury reagents. A double boundary of containment consists of two independent seals.
Functional mercury means mercury or mercury compound(s) contained in equipment that is required for the equipment to operate properly, such as that found in mercury switches, fluorescent lamps, flat-panel monitors, thermostats, thermostat probes, small coin type batteries, barometers, and dental amalgams.
Hardware means any article, container, piece of material, individual part, subassembly, assembly, component, or system to which mercury control requirements apply.
Mercury-free means hardware that does not contain functional mercury and is not contaminated by mercury or mercury compounds.
Portable means items that are frequently transported during normal operation. Desk lamps, shop lights, and hand-held instruments are considered portable, while bulbs in stationary light fixtures are not. In general, items that require transport only during maintenance, installation, and removal of the items are not considered portable.
(b) The Contractor, and all subcontractors and vendors, shall ensure that mercury or mercury containing compounds are not intentionally added to, or come in direct contact with, hardware or supplies furnished under this contract.
(1) The Contractor shall ensure that mercury and mercury compounds are not taken onboard naval vessels by Contractor, subcontractor, or vendor personnel except for functional mercury used in batteries, dental amalgams, fluorescent lamps, flat-panel monitors, required instruments, sensors or controls, weapon systems, and chemical analysis reagents specified by the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA).
(2) Portable fluorescent lamps and portable instruments containing elemental mercury must be shock-proof in accordance with MIL-DTL-901E entitled Requirements for Shock Tests, H.I. (High Impact) Shipboard Machinery, Equipment, and Systems and have mercury enclosed by a double boundary of containment. Some devices with liquid crystal display (LCD) screens utilize a fluorescent bulb backlight to illuminate the LCD screen.
No additional restrictions or controls apply to devices with LCD screens; however, the Contractor shall remove the LCD screen and seal it in plastic following any evidence that the backlight failed.
(3) For Submarines, any use of mercury containing items must be approved as required by the Nuclear Powered Submarine Atmosphere Control Manual (S9510-AB-ATM-010/U) Volume 1.
(4) The Contractor shall ensure that mercury and mercury compounds do not contact hardware surfaces in systems covered by NAVSEA Manual NAVSEA 0989-064-3000 entitled Cleanliness Requirements for Nuclear Propulsion Plant Maintenance and Construction, submarine air systems, level I systems per NAVSEA Publication 0948-LP-045-7010, NAVSEA Material Control Standard, or the submarine safety program (SUBSAFE) surfaces during maintenance or repair. Such hardware is designated as mercury-free. The Contractor shall ensure that all other hardware that could be structurally degraded by contamination with elemental mercury or reactive mercury compounds is separated from it by sufficient distance, or boundaries of containment that effectively prevents contact in all but the most extreme circumstances.
(5) The Contractor shall check any hardware surfaces in the above systems which are known or suspected to have come in contact with mercury or mercury compounds for evidence of structural degradation and external mercury contamination. The existence of external mercury contamination can be determined following MIL-STD- 2041D entitled Control of Detrimental Materials.
(6) The presence of mercury in a product may be determined by checking product labeling on material safety data sheets or safety data sheets. Chemical analysis is not required.
(7) The Contractor shall dispose of any mercury and mercury compounds in accordance with OPNAV Manual (OPNAV M-5090.1) entitled Environmental Readiness Program Manual of 10 January 2014.
(8) If the use of mercury or mercury compounds cannot be avoided, a risk assessment and waiver request, if required, must be performed and submitted per the NAVSEA Hazardous Material Avoidance Process (T9070-AL- DPC-020/077-2). For systems covered by the NAVSEA Manual NAVSEA 0989-064-3000 entitled Cleanliness Requirements for Nuclear Propulsion Plant Maintenance and Construction, submit the risk assessment and waiver request, if required to Nuclear Propulsion (NAVSEA 08).
(c) In all cases where mercury or a mercury compound has contacted hardware surfaces required to be mercury-free the Contractor shall immediately provide a report to the NAVSEA Dry Environmental Systems and Hazardous Materials (NAVSEA 05P5) via the cognizant contract administration safety office. Reports concerning systems covered by NAVSEA Manual 0989-064-3000 must include NAVSEA Nuclear Propulsion Directorate (SEA 08) in the distribution. Reports must be in letter form and include the date and details of the contact, the surfaces contacted, the recovery actions taken, and the status of the affected surfaces.
C-223-W002 ON-SITE SAFETY REQUIREMENTS (NAVSEA) (OCT 2018)
(a) The contractor shall ensure that each contractor employee reads any necessary safety documents within 30 days of commencing performance at any Government facility. Required safety documents can be obtained from the respective safety office. Contractors shall notify the Safety office points of contact below to report completion of the required training via email. The email shall include the contractor employee’s name, work site, and contract number.
(b) It is expected that contractor employees will have received training from their employer on hazards associated with the areas in which they will be working and know what to do in order to protect themselves. Contractors are required to adhere to the requirements of 29 CFR 1910, 29 CFR 1926 and applicable state and local requirements while in Government spaces. The contractor shall ensure that all on-site contractor work at the Government facility is in accordance with any local safety instructions as provided via the COR. The contractor shall report all work-related injuries/illnesses that occurred while working at the Government site to the COR.
(c) Contractors whose employees perform work within Government spaces in excess of 1000 hours per calendar quarter during a calendar year shall submit the data elements on OSHA Form 300A, Summary of Work Related Injuries and Illnesses, for those employees to the safety office, via the COR by 15 January for the previous calendar year, even if no work related injuries or illnesses occurred.
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