N6660425R0006-0001.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 CONTINUATION PAGE

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

S 1 15

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 25-Feb-2025

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 N6660425R0006

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

03-Feb-2025

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

X The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offer is extended, X is not extended.

Offer must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended by one of the following methods:

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning 1 copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN

REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE

CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(B).

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

10A. MOD. OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 5. PROJECT NO.(If applicable)

6. ISSUED BY

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

26-Feb-2025

CODE

NAVAL UNDERSEA WARFARE CTR. DIV., NPT.

CHRISTINA M. SHERRON, CODE 0223

CONTRACTS DEPARTMENT

1176 HOWELL STREET, BLDG. 1258

NEWPORT RI 02841

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

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

N6660425R0006

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION A - SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM

The following have been added by full text:

GENERAL INFORMATION AMEND 0001

The purpose of this amendment is to:

1. Update Section B CLIN 0002 to remove reference to SOW task 4.3.

2. Update Section L, Instructions to Offerors as follows:

a. Update table in Note 7 to make CDRLs CLIN 0006, Contractor Acquired Property (CAP) CLIN 0007, and remove reference to CLIN 0008.

b. Update Section 1.4 Proposal Organization and Content paragraph (b)(3) to remove “upon which prices are offered at the price set opposite each item”.

c. Update 3.1.1 Hypothetical Problem #1 (SOW 4.1.1) to replace references of subcontractors with subvendors.

All industry questions are answered separately via excel spreadsheet and located in SAM.gov.

No extension is granted as a result of this amendment.

All other solicitation terms and conditions remain unchanged.

SECTION B - SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES

CLIN 0002

The CLIN extended description has changed from:

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 StreetNewport, RI 02841-1716NUWC Division, NewportCode: TBDContract/Delivery Order: TBD

To:

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 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 StreetNewport, RI 02841-1716NUWC Division, NewportCode: TBDContract/Delivery Order: TBD

SECTION L - INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND NOTICES TO BIDDERS

The following have been modified:

INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

General Notes:

Note 1: For pricing purposes, the anticipated period of performance start date of this contract is 30 September 2025.

Note 2: This requirement is solicited as unrestricted.

Note 3: The Product Service Cost (PSCs) for the hardware CLIN is 5998 Electrical and Electronic Assemblies, Boards, Cards, and Associated Hardware. The PSC for the service CLINs is J053 Maintenance/Repair/Rebuild of Equipment.

Note 4: This requirement is a total follow-on to N6660420DR000 with Serco, Inc.

Note 5: The Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division, Newport, RI (NUWCDIVNPT) intends to award an Indefinite-Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Multiple Award Contract (MAC) to provide hardware and services as described in the Section C Statement of Work (SOW). The resultant individual contract(s) will contain provisions for both Firm Fixed Price (FFP) delivery orders and task orders and Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF) task orders. The MAC shall have an ordering period from date of contract award through sixty (60) months after date of award.

Note 6: The contract(s) resulting from this solicitation will have a cumulative shared ceiling of $49,525,360. As referred to in paragraph (b) of FAR clause 52.216-22 Indefinite Quantity, the contract maximum ceiling for all multiple awards combined is $49,525,360. Since this solicitation may result in multiple awards, cumulative orders issued to all contractors will not exceed the total contract ceiling of $49,525,360.

Note 7: The Government’s best estimate of costs is set forth below. With the exception of the minimum guarantee (CLIN 0001), the Government does not guarantee the estimated amount for CLIN 0002, CLIN 0003, CLIN 0004, CLIN 0005, or the estimated total.

MINIMUM GUARANTEE

CLIN Type Description Amount 0001 FFP Post Award

Conference $500.00

ORDERING PERIOD (years 1 – 5) CLIN Type Description Amount 0002 FFP RFDACS hardware and subcomponents $44,454,650

0003 FFP – Completion Estimated Hours:

~672 per year

Obsolescence Tasking

$484,298

0004 CPFF –Level of Effort (LOE) – Estimated Hours:

~5,184 per year

Engineering Services $3,994,715

0005 Cost Reimbursement Other Direct Costs (ODCs)

$591,697

0006 *NSP Exhibit A and B CDRLs – Related to FFP and CPFF tasking and hardware

$0.00

0007 *NSP Contractor Acquired Property

$0.00

ESTIMATED

TOTAL

$49,525,360

* Not Separately Priced

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

Note 9: 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. 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.

Note 10: 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 11: The RFP will be made available only through the Government Point of Entry at:

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

Note 12:

All requests for Applicable Documents shall be via e-mail, no later than 1400 EST, fourteen (14) calendar days after the solicitation is issued to allow the Government adequate time to provide the documents. Only requests transmitted electronically will receive a response. Requests received after this date may be honored but may not be received by the offeror prior to receipt of proposals. Failure to request these documents by the stated date will not be justification for extension of the proposal receipt date.

Companies requesting to view Applicable Documents, which include CUI Specific Controlled Information, must be registered according to the DoD Joint Certification Program (JCP) to access the applicable documents. See the following website for further information:

https://www.dla.mil/Logistics-Operations /Services/JCP/.

To request applicable documents, please contact the POC and follow the instructions as specified below:

STEP ONE: Points of Contact: Christina Sherron, Christina.m.sherron2.civ@us.navy.mil

Please include your vendor CAGE Code and the certified DD2345 when sending the POC a request to view the documents. Your currently active vendor CAGE Code must be listed on the certified DD2345.

NOTE: The name and email of the individual requesting the documents must match those listed as the JCP data custodian on the certified DD2345.

The POC will send the Applicable Documents via DoD SAFE. The Company POC will receive an email containing instructions on how to retrieve the Applicable Documents.

Information on the JCP can be found at https://www.dla.mil/Logistics-Operations/Services/JCP/.

Access to the Applicable Documents will only be granted to the individual listed on the JCP certified DD Form 2345.

1.1 General Information

All questions concerning this procurement, either technical or contractual, must be submitted via email to Christina Sherron, Contract Specialist, at Christina.m.sherron2.civ@us.navy.mil. No direct discussion between the technical representative and prospective offeror will be conducted.

Questions and proposals shall be submitted via email to Christina Sherron at the email address above. All questions shall be constructed in an unclassified manner. All such questions shall be via e-mail, no later than 1400, 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.

1.2 Submission Requirements

Each Offeror shall submit its entire proposal electronically. The Government will evaluate each Offeror's understanding of the Government's requirements and ability to perform the work on the basis of its proposal, and each Offeror’s past performance to assess the Offeror’s probability of meeting the solicitation requirements. Offerors shall provide information and documentation in detail to clearly identify its overall qualifications.

(b) Proposals shall be submitted electronically via email to Christina Sherron at Christina.m.sherron2.civ@us.navy.mil. The Offeror shall comply with the detailed instructions for the format and content of the proposals; proposals that do not comply may be considered unacceptable and may render the Offeror ineligible for award.

(c) Proposals shall be marked with ‘CUI Source Selection Information - See FAR 2.101 and 3.104’ at the top and bottom of each page submitted. The first page of each document submitted shall contain the below 5 line Designation Indicator with “XXXX” replaced with the Offeror’s entity name.

Controlled By: Vendor XXXX.

Controlled By: Vendor XXXX.

CUI Category: PROPIN, PROCURE, SSEL Limited Dissemination Control: DL ONLY, Distribution to C02 FED, 00L FED, SSEB Team FED, and Vendor XXXX.

POC: Vendor XXXX.

Note that the above duplication of “Controlled By” lines is intentional.

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:

English

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.

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.

Proposal attachments shall not exceed 10MB per email. If needed offerors may submit multiple emails, but offerors shall articulate how many emails are being sent (i.e. Email 1 of 3, Email 2 of 3…).

1.3.a. Cover Page and Table of Contents

Offeror shall include a cover page and table of contents for each proposal volume. The cover page shall identify the solicitation number, proposal volume and title, and the Offeror’s name.

The cover page and table of contents will not count against page limitations.

1.3.b. Glossary of Abbreviations and Acronyms

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

1.3.c. 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.

1.3.d. 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."

1.3.e. 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 _Technical Approach Company_Volume_I_Key Personnel Resume for Jane Doe

Company_Volume_II _Past Performance Reference for N00178-##-X-#### Company_Volume_III _Cost Proposal Narrative Company_Volume_IV_Cover Letter

1.4 Proposal Organization and Content

(a) 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 Two (2) Pages Fill-in Information for Clauses/Provisions No Page Limit Small Business Subcontracting Plan No Page Limit

II Pass/Fail Requirements Small Business Participation No Page Limit Organizational Conflict of Interest Plan No Page Limit Quality Management System Compliance No Page Limit Government Furnished Property (GFP) No Page Limit

III Technical Proposal Factor 1-Technical Approach Subfactor A: Hypothetical Problems Hypothetical Problem #1 Five (5) Pages Hypothetical Problem #2 Five (5) Pages Hypothetical Problem #3 Three (3) Pages Hypothetical Problem #4 Three (3) Pages Subfactor B: Senior Technical Representative (STR) STR Description One (1) Page STR Resume Two (2) Pages Subfactor C: Statement of Capability Two (2) Pages

IV Factor 2- Past Performance Prime Past Performance references Two (2) Pages

Per Reference Subcontractor Past Performance references Two (2) Pages

Per Reference V Factor 3- Cost/Price Fee/Profit Percentage Fill-in One (1) Page

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

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

(1) Solicitation number;

(2) The name, address, email address, telephone numbers, Cage Code, DUNS Number, and Tax Identification Number (TIN) of the Offeror;

(3) A statement specifying unconditional acceptance of all terms, conditions, and provisions included in the solicitation and agreement to furnish any or all items.

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

(5) Names, titles, telephone numbers, and valid e-mail addresses of persons authorized to negotiate on the offeror’s behalf with the Government in connection with this solicitation;

(6) DCAA and DCMA office points of contact, including branch location, contact name, telephone number, and email address;

(7) Name, title, and signature of a person authorized to sign the proposal; and,

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

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

2.0 Pass/Fail Requirements

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

2.1 Small Business Participation

The Offeror shall provide sufficient detail to permit a complete evaluation. This factor applies to every Offeror (U.S. and non-U.S.), regardless of size status or locations of working facilities or headquarters. Small Business Participation shall include the following:

(a) All Offerors shall provide the names and CAGE codes of small business concerns (including the Offeror if a small business concern) who would participate in accomplishing the proposed contract; the small business classification of each U.S. small business concern (i.e. SB, SDB, WOSB, HUBZone SB, VOSB, and SDVOSB); and a short description of the specific supplies or services to be provided by each small business concern. If a small business does not have a CAGE code, insert the word "None." List all SB classifications that apply to each concern.

(b) All Offerors, including Offerors who are themselves U.S. small business concerns based on the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code and size standard applicable to this procurement, are to identify the extent to which U.S. small business concerns will be utilized as first-tier subcontractors in the performance of this proposed contract. U.S. small business concerns are defined (1) in FAR 19.001 and (2) by the criteria and size standards in FAR 19.102 for the applicable NAICS code.

(c) A small business Offeror shall indicate the percentage of work performed by itself, as well as by any Small Business subcontractors. Proposals submitted by Large Business Concerns shall indicate the percentage of work performed by Small Business Subcontractors. The Small Business Participation percentage shall be calculated as follows:

Participation % = Total Small Business contract + Subcontract Dollars Total contract Value

(d) The Government's Small Business Participation objective for this contract is: 20%. The Offeror is encouraged to propose a Small Business Participation objective percentage as high as is practicable, as long as the percentage is supported by the related Small Business participation approach outlined in paragraph (e) below. The Offeror's proposed Small Business Participation percentage shall be incorporated into the contract upon award.

(e) Provide an approach for how the Offeror intends to meet the proposed Small Business participation percentage. The Offeror shall provide rationale that demonstrates the tasks assigned to the selected Small Businesses are meaningful to the overall success of this contract. If the Offeror does not propose to meet the stated Small Business participation objective, the Offeror shall include rationale for the deviation. A Small Business Offeror shall include work performed as the prime contractor as well as any work performed by Small Business subcontractors. In addition, the Offeror shall describe its management approach for involving SDB, WOSB, HUBZone SB, VOSB, and SDVOSB in the performance of this effort.

2.2 Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCI) Mitigation Plan

In accordance with H-209-H004 ‘Restrictions Resulting from Potential Organizational Conflict of Interest’ and provision L-209-H009 ‘Notification of Potential or Personal Conflict(s) of Interest’, offerors shall identify any and all conflicts of interest or potential conflicts of interest related to this solicitation and provide a mitigation plan to address the conflicts or potential conflicts.

If no conflict of interest exists, the offeror shall provide a written statement certifying as such.

2.3 Quality Management System Compliance

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

2.4 Government Furnished Property (GFP)

GFP associated with this effort has been identified in Attachment #1 – Government Furnished Property. The offeror shall describe its plan for managing this GFP in accordance with FAR 52.245-1 ‘Government Property’ and DFARS 252.245-7005 ‘Management and Reporting of Government Property’.

3.0 Factor 1 - Technical Approach

Offerors shall provide information by addressing each subfactor in the format and sequence identified in the solicitation. The offerors must provide information in sufficient detail to allow the Government to assess the Offeror’s understanding of the requirements and the capability to perform in accordance with the Statement of Work. The proposal shall be detailed and clearly stated to allow an assessment by the Government without the need for additional clarifications.

All information and data provided shall be specific to this solicitation except for the area of Past Performance. Proposals that do not contain the information required in the solicitation risk being determined unacceptable by the Government.

3.1 Subfactor A – Hypothetical Problems

The Offeror shall provide a detailed approach for the Hypothetical Problems described below which addresses its understanding of the issue(s) and SOW requirement(s). Each response to the Hypothetical Problems shall be included in the technical proposal narrative page count limit identified in paragraph 1.4 above. The Offeror shall identify Applicable Documents (AD) and Government Furnished Information (GFI) necessary to accomplish each Hypothetical Problem, and the Offeror’s plan to effectively incorporate the AD and GFI into the performance of each Hypothetical Problem. In addition, the Offeror shall demonstrate an understanding and identification of all potential risks as well as appropriate mitigation plans for each Hypothetical Problem.

3.1.1 Hypothetical Problem #1 (SOW 4.1.1)

Your company is issued a delivery order to manufacture a Unit 3 (COUPLER, ANTENNA 06973300-1). Describe how you would manufacture this unit, including any specialized tools or equipment that would be used. Describe any subvendors that would be used in fabrication or assembly of this unit.

Provide the step by step approach to perform vibration screening on the unit. Include all equipment, whether at your facility or a subvendor, which would be used to perform the vibration screen.

After responding to the above, assume that the unit fails to pass vibration screening because of a failure of the 3A4K8 switch. Provide the step-by-step approach used to identify this deficiency after screening, including all test equipment and procedures that would be used. Describe what follow up testing would be performed after the repair of the switch.

3.1.2 Hypothetical Problem #2 (SOW 4.1.1)

Your company is issued a delivery order to manufacture a Unit 10 (COUPLER, VERY LOW FREQUENCY – LOW FREQUENCY 06974000-1). What in-process inspections and tests will your company perform on this unit during manufacturing and prior to delivery? Describe all points in the production process when your company would implement quality control inspections.

Include a high-level schedule that shows procurement, manufacturing, verification and delivery milestones and their expected duration.

Assume you are using a subvendor to produce the Omni Generator CCA (06974077-1). How will you verify the subvendor is delivering a part which conforms to the TDP? Describe any quality assurance inspections that would be performed on this unit, either by your company or the subvendor.

Assume in the final inspection before delivery, a failure of the BCA Mode Selector CCA (06974083) is found. What specific test procedure would have been used to detect this failure?

What process will be used to determine the root cause and to correct the deficiency? How would changes be implemented in the production line to reduce the risk of future failures?

3.1.3 Hypothetical Problem #3 (SOW 4.2.1)

Your company is issued a delivery order to monitor obsolescence under SOW section 4.2.1.

Describe your approach to monitor all components of RFDACS for obsolescence. Include any outside systems or databases which you would use in this task.

Assume that during performance of this task, part number PIC18F6585-I/PT is found to be going obsolete within the next 3 months. Provide the step-by-step process you would use to evaluate this issue and how you would arrive at a recommendation to provide to the Government.

3.1.4 Hypothetical Problem #4 (SOW 4.3.1 and 4.3.2)

Your company is issued a delivery order to manufacture a Unit 11 (CONTROL, MULTI- FUNCTION MAST 06974200-1). Assume that post award, you discover that the ISO1050DUB CANBUS Transceiver IC, a critical component of the MFM Controller CCA 06974266-1, has gone obsolete and cannot be procured for this order. Provide a step-by-step approach to address this issue, including the labor mix that would be used. Provide the step-by-step approach to conduct follow-up testing to determine if a modified CCA is a form/fit/function to the original part.

3.2 Subfactor B – Senior Technical Representative (STR)

Identify the 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 resources to performance under the task order, the STR’s line of communication to senior company management. Describe the STR’s previous experience managing similar efforts.

Include a resume for the STR. Resume shall include: employee name, number of years of professional experience, current position/title/employer, educational history, and chronology of professional experience.

3.3 Subfactor C – Statement of Capability

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

The Offeror shall describe any relevant discussion of utilizing, tasking and communicating with subcontractors, if applicable.

The Offeror shall provide a description of the proposed facility(s) (to include manufacturing facilities, test facilities, laboratories, etc.…), tools (excluding common hand tools and office equipment), equipment, machinery, etc., that would be used to perform the work described in the solicitation and to support Delivery Orders under the contract. The Offeror shall state if the facility, tools equipment, machinery, etc., are theirs, a teammate or partner’s, or commercially purchased or leased. Do not include a description of any facilities used for any administrative or clerical work performed under the contract.

4.0 Factor 2 – Past Performance

(a) The Offeror shall provide three (3) past performance references, if available, that reflect recent relevant experience performed within the last five (5) years of the closing date of the solicitation that demonstrate the ability to handle the scope and breadth of the tasking in the (SOW) related to the functional area proposed.

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

For each reference, the Offeror shall identify its role as either a prime contractor or a subcontractor on the referenced contract.

If the Offeror was a subcontractor on the reference, then the Offeror shall provide an explanation of its role in contract performance as well as the dollar value of its subcontract.

For each reference, the Offeror shall also provide a written explanation describing the work that was performed and how the work was or is relevant to the work being proposed in this solicitation. The Offeror may provide information on problems encountered on the identified contracts and the Offeror's corrective actions.

(b) Each past performance reference shall not exceed two (2) pages per reference.

(c) Subcontractors proposed to perform more than forty percent (40%) of the total proposed value of the contract shall also submit three (3) past performance references, if available, that reflect recent and relevant experience performed within the last five (5) years of the closing date of the solicitation and demonstrate the ability to handle work performed under this contract.

Subcontractor past performance references shall contain the same information as that of the prime as listed in paragraph (a), above. Each past performance reference shall not exceed two

(2) pages per reference, for a total of six (6) pages per subcontractor.

(d) If submitting subcontractor experience for subcontractors proposed to perform more than forty percent (40%) of the total contract value, the offeror shall include a commitment signed by the offeror and subcontractor certifying that if a contract is awarded resulting from the proposal, the parties commit to joint performance as proposed.

(d)(1) If affiliate companies, sister companies, teaming arrangements, joint venture agreement, etc., proposed to perform more than forty percent (40%) of the total contract value, the offeror shall submit documentation that the affiliate will perform significant and critical aspects of the contract if awarded. Documentation must include a copy of the signed arrangement (ex.

documented affiliation, a copy of the teaming agreement, a copy of the joint venture agreement).

(e) The Government may also use other information such as Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) or other data available from Government sources to evaluate an Offeror’s past performance. The Government reserves the right to limit or expand the number of references it decides to contact, and to contact references other than those provided by the Offeror.

5.0 Cost/Price (Factor 3)

The offeror shall complete the fill-in information listed below.

NOTE: SECTION B VALUES DO NOT NEED TO BE COMPLETED BY THE

OFFEROR.

In accordance with FAR 15.404-4(c)(i)(C), a proposed Fee in excess of the CPFF statutory limitation of 10% shall render a contractor’s proposal unacceptable and ineligible for award.

Compliance with these instructions is mandatory and failure to comply may result in the rejection of your proposal. Offerors shall not submit data beyond that required by these instructions.

(a) Maximum Fee/Profit Rate – Applicable to all Task Orders

Contractor compliance with the maximum fee rate is applicable at the time of order award and is based on the ratio of fixed fee/profit to the estimated cost or price, excluding facilities capital cost of money. Fee and profit becomes a fixed dollar amount at the time of order award.

The contractor agrees that the maximum fixed fee and profit rate that shall be charged against all Task Orders (excluding the Post Award Conference) under this contract shall not exceed the values as stated in the table below:

CLIN Maximum Fee Percentage

At the task order level prime contractors may propose a fee rate less than the maximum fee rate identified above. In addition, subcontractors may not propose a fee rate that exceeds the prime’s fee rate.

Note: A complete cost/price analysis will be completed at the task order levels. Offerors may be required to provide the Government with Certified Cost or Pricing Data or Other than Certified Cost or Pricing Data at that time.

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