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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

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1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 16-Mar-2020

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 N6660420R0234

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

12-Feb-2020

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

16-Mar-2020

CODE

NAVAL UNDERSEA WARFARE CTR. DIV., NPT.

CHRISTOPHER R. HEBERT, CODE 0223

CONTRACTS DEPARTMENT

1176 HOWELL STREET, BLDG. 1258

NEWPORT RI 02841

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

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SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION A - SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM

The following have been modified:

GENERAL INFORMATION

Distribution: FILE, KR, NUWC 01, DCMA:TBD, DFAS: TBD, COR: TBD, PI: TBD, TDAA: TBD

NUWCDIVNPT PID#: N66604-20-RFPREQ-NPT-70-0004

NUWCDIVNPT POC: Christopher Hebert (Phone: (401) 832 – 7168; Email: christopher.r.hebert@navy.mil)

Amendment 0003:

The prupose of this amendment is to answer industry questions:

Question #10: Does 52.219-4 apply? Response #10: Yes, Clause 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns, is now incorporated into the solicitation.

Question #11: In the Table of Section L, Paragraph 1.3, what is the difference between "Small Business Subcontracting" and "Small Business Participation". Are there different submission requirements or evaluation criteria?

Response #11: Yes, Small Business Subcontracting Plan and Small Business Participation are different. Small Business Participation (Factor 3) is detailed in paragraph

2.3. Small Business Subcontracting Plan is

detailed in Provision L-219-H001, Submission of Small Business Subcontracting Plan (NAVSEA)

(JAN 2019).

Question #12: Some text in the Table of Section L, Paragraph 1.3 appears to be cut off. Request a revised table.

Response #12: The Government has reviewed the attachment on beta.sam and cannot identify any discrepancies. If there is specific information incomplete, please provide screenshots of the table so the Government can properly review.

Question #13: Does the STR's resume count towards the maximum 12-page limit?

Response #13: No, the STR’s resume does not count towards the maximum 12-page limit identified in table 1.3. This clarification has been added to paragraph 2.1.2.

Question #14: Regarding Factor 3, Small Business Participation, our interpretation of the FAR is that small businesses are not required to submit a subcontracting plan (which is what L-2.3(e) is asking for). Per FAR 19.702 (b) "Subcontracting plans (see paragraphs (a)(1) and (2) of this section) are not required - from small business concerns."

Response #14: Small Business Participation and Small Business Subcontracting Plan are two different aspects of the solicitation. Please refer to Response 11 for additional information.

Question #15: Why was this contract not set aside for small businesses?

Response #15: This contract was not set-aside for Small Business as the requirement did not meet the reasonable expectations detailed in FAR 19.502-2.

SECTION I -

1. Clause 52.219-4 Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns is added.

SECTION L -

1. The following note is added to paragraph 2.1.2:

NOTE: RESUMES ARE EXCLUDED FROM THE PAGE COUNT IDENTIFIED IN 1.3(C).

The closing date and time are not extended as a result of this amendment.

All other solicitation terms and conditions remain unchanged.

Amendment 0002:

The purpose of this amendment is to answer industry questions:

Industry Question(s) Government Answer(s) Question #1: Is it the intention of the government for offerors to insert the minimum obligated amount of $1,000.00 in Section B for CLIN 0001 although this conflicts with the C‐242‐ H002 POST AWARD MEETNG clause?

Response #1: Yes, offerors shall insert $1,000.00 as the CLIN 0001 FFP.

This does not conflict with Clause C-242-

H002 POST AWARD MEETING

(NAVSEA) (OCT 2018).

Question #2: D‐211‐H001 clause references handling classified reports in accordance with the NISPOM. Will an FCL be required to perform this contract?

The existing one requires one.

Response #2: Clause D-211-H001

PACKAGING OF DATA (NAVSEA) (OCT

2018) includes instructions for both unclassified data and classified data. The portion of the clause pertaining to unclassified data is applicable to this solicitation. A Facility Clearance is not required.

Question #3: Page 35, (b) Contract Personnel Administration references utilizing a Common Access Cards (CACs), obtaining a CAC at a minimum requires a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI). Will a clearance be required for the STR?

Response #3: A clearance is not required for the STR.

Question #4: Is it the intention of the government when offerors fill‐in

Response #4: The contractor shall provide the Maximum Fee Rate in Section B, CLIN respective given CLIN amounts, it will be accepted in the form as the “Completed RFP” as referenced in 1.3c Proposal format table? Additionally, does the part “(e) Offerors shall provide fill‐in information for all clauses/provisions that require it” correlate as the “Completed RFP” referenced in the 1.3c Proposal format table?

0002.

Yes, “completed RFP” in the table in 1.3(c) and “fill-in information for all clauses/provisions” in 1.3(e) are referring to offerors being required to complete all fill-ins on the SF-33 and submit it with the proposal.

Question #5: Are each Factors to be submitted separately?

Response #5: Responses to all factors are to be submitted as “Proposal Part I-Technical” as stated in the table in section 1.3(c) of INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS in section L.

Question #6: For this section, (Factor 4), is it the intention of the government to receive the filled‐in section “(a) Maximum Fee Rate” as part as the “Completed RFP” or as a separate volume/document?

Response #6: The contractor shall identify the Maximum Fee Rate in CLIN 0002.

A separate volume/document is not required in accordance with 1.3 Proposal Format.

Question #7: PWS 4.2 Aircraft Services: Of the 12- 15 exercises annually, how many do the rotary and fixed wing aircraft typically participate in?

Response #7: The exact required number of rotary and fixed wing aircrafts utilized are unknown at this time. In FY 18 and FY 19, 11 of 20 task orders were for spotter plane services.

Question #8: Deadline for Questions:

Will the Government consider extending the deadline for questions to 02 March 2020 to allow for further proposal development?

Response #8: The Government will not extend the deadline for receipt of questions. In accordance with Clause L-

215-H007 SUBMISSION OF

QUESTIONS BY OFFERORS –

ALTERNATE I (NAVSEA)

(MAR 2019) questions may be submitted after the deadline but the Government makes no guarantee that questions received after the date will be answered.

Question #9: Posting Q&As: Will the Government be posted questions received and answers issued on the Beta SAM website?

Response #9: In accordance with Clause L- 215- H007 (c) All proposed questions and answers will be posted to Beta.SAM.gov via an amendment to the solicitation.

SECTION B-

As a result of industry questions the extended description for CLIN 0002 is revised as follows:

FROM:

Operational and Logistics Support

CPFF

Operational and Logistics Support for Ocean Projects in accordance with the Statement of Work.

TO:

Operational and Logistics Support

CPFF

Operational and Logistics Support for Ocean Projects in accordance with the Statement of Work.

The Contractor agrees that the maximum Fixed Fee rate that shall be charged against all Task Orders (excluding the Post Award Conference) Task Orders under this contractor shall not exceed (______%).

The closing date and time are not extended as a result of this amendment.

Amendment 0001:

The purpose of this amendment is to:

1. Extend the closing date and time from 02:00 PM EST 16 March 2020 to 02:00 PM EST 23 March 2020.

SECTION I - CONTRACT CLAUSES

The following have been added by reference:

52.219-4 Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small

Business Concerns

OCT 2014

SECTION L - INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND NOTICES TO BIDDERS

The following have been modified:

INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

SCD: C

Competitive Type: Unrestricted, Full and Open Competition.

Prior Contract: This is a total follow-on to Multiple Award Contract(s) N66604-13-D-0983 and N66604-13-D-3001, Seaward Services, Inc. and Eclipse Group, Inc. respectively.

1.0 INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMISSION OF PROPOSALS

1.1 General Information

NOTES

The contract shared ceiling is $22,947,296, exclusive of CLIN 0001.

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

CLIN Type Description $ Amount** 0002 CPFF Operational and Logistics Support for Ocean Projects in accordance with the Statement of Work.

$22,947,296

0003 NSP* Data in accordance with Contract Data Requirements List (CDRLs), DD Form 1423, Exhibit A.

TOTAL $22,947,296

*Not Separately Priced ** IN SECTION B, OFFERORS ARE TO FILL IN THESE AMOUNTS IN THE RESPECTIVE CLINs

MINIMUM GAURANTEE (Per Contract Issued)

CLIN Type Description $ Amount 0001 FFP Post Award Conference $1,000.00

All questions concerning this procurement, either technical or contractual, must be submitted via email. No direct discussion between the technical representative and prospective Offeror will be conducted. Questions and proposals shall be submitted to the following point of contact:

PRIMARY

Name: Christopher Hebert Email: Christopher.r.hebert@navy.mil

ALTERNATE

Name: Alison Wicks Email: alison.c.wicks@navy.mil

1.2 Submission Requirements

(a) Each Offeror shall submit its entire proposal electronically. The Government will evaluate each Offeror's understanding of the Government's requirements and ability to perform the work on the basis of its proposal. Offerors shall provide information and documentation in detail to clearly identify its overall qualifications.

(b) Proposals shall be submitted electronically via email to Christopher Hebert at Christopher.r.hebert@navy.mil. 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.

(c) Proposal Submission

(1) Prime contractors shall email both the Cost Proposal and Technical Proposal

(2) Subcontractors shall separately email the Cost Proposal and any past performance information that is required due to their proprietary nature.

1.3 Proposal Format

(a) The proposal shall be submitted in the English language. The narrative material in the proposal shall be prepared in no smaller than 10-point font, single-spaced with no less than a one inch margin on all sides. In the event photo reduction is used for tables, charts, and drawings, their presentation must be clear and legible. No pictures or hyperlinks are allowed.

(b) Proposals and all attachments shall be readable by Microsoft Office or Adobe Acrobat.

(c) Offerors are required to submit their proposals in separate parts as follows:

Proposal Part Maximum Number of Letter of No Limit

Completed RFP No Limit Small Business

Subcontracting No Limit

Proposal Part I - Technical

Technical Capability (Factor 1), Hypothetical Task (Subfactor A), and

Personnel and Management (Subfactor

B)

Past Performance 2 pages per reference, 6 pages Total

Subcontractor(s): 2 pages each; 6 pages total per subcontractor > 25% total price

Small Business Participation

No Limit

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

(d) Offerors shall provide a Letter of Transmittal 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 that the offeror unconditionally accepts all terms and conditions of the solicitation.

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

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

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

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

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

(9) If the Offeror (prime and/or subcontractor) is proposing on a cost reimbursement basis (e.g. Cost Plus Fixed Fee) or a Time and Materials (T&M) basis, include the status of the Offeror’s accounting system and provide supporting documentation (e.g. DCMA letter confirming adequacy of accounting system). Prime Offerors are advised that the Government will perform a Business Systems status review of all proposed Subcontractors. If a proposed Subcontractor does not have an approved accounting system, and is proposed on an other than FFP type basis, the Government requires the Prime Offeror to detail in its proposal what analysis it performed to determine the Subcontractor’s approach to accounting for costs is acceptable.

(e) Offerors shall provide fill-in information for all clauses/provisions that require it.

2.0 NON-COST/PRICE FACTORS

Offerors shall provide information by addressing each factor/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.

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

2.1 Technical Capability (Factor 1)

2.1.1 Hypothetical Tasks (Subfactor A)

Assume that project-specific equipment (communications, torpedo recovery equipment, etc.) will be provided by the Government. The responses to each area shall be included in the technical proposal narrative page count limit identified in 1.3 (c).

Offerors shall describe its approach, names of potential vendors and assets (examples of such assets include fixed and rotary wing aircraft, ocean-going vessels, commercial diving support, vessel mobilization support, and use of various pieces of oceanographic equipment), and how it would resolve the hypothetical tasks. The approach shall discuss how the offeror will develop a response to a solicitation within 14 days from date of request for proposal to the required response date. This approach shall contain a detailed schedule of actions and milestones to meet the hypothetical requirements. Identify all proposed assets, their unique capabilities for the task, and their proximity to the test sites identified in the hypothetical tasks below. Discuss why these particular assets were proposed including their applicability and suitability to the test requirements. Discuss any safety issues and risk mitigation and management for those issues. Provide and discuss the proposed labor mix (categories and hours) and why these categories are appropriate for this type of effort.

Hypothetical Tasks:

Task 1:

NUWC Division Newport is supporting exercises involving exercise torpedoes on the Southern California Offshore Range (SCORE) off of San Diego, CA. The contractor shall provide a vessel which is capable of recovering six (6) Mk 48 exercise torpedoes.

Each torpedo is approximately 21 feet long, 21 inches in diameter, and weighs 2400 lbs.

The Government will provide a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP), recovery equipment, and personnel to perform the recoveries. The vessel shall have the required deck space to store and work around the torpedoes on deck, and the required lifting capability to recover the torpedoes from the water to the vessel deck. There are currently no commercial vessels available that meet tasking requirements during the Government’s testing period in the greater San Diego, CA area and alternate home ports must be pursued to find an adequate vessel.

In addition, the contractor shall provide a helicopter for recovery operations of the Mk 48 torpedoes as described above. The helicopter shall have a minimum endurance of thirty

(30) minutes on-station (with under slung, Government furnished, empty cage). Finally, the contractor shall provide a fixed wing aircraft for aerial observation of marine mammals and of expended torpedoes on the ocean surface. The testing will be conducted over a four-day period, during daylight hours.

Task 2:

NUWC Division Newport is supporting the installation of a large target on the sea floor off of Norfolk, VA. The target to be placed is 50 feet long by 10 feet in diameter and weighs 20,000 lbs. The operation is planned to be conducted over three operational days with three weather contingency days. The contractor shall provide an appropriate surface ship to support the installation of the target on the sea floor. The vessel will be required to be on-station for six days. Due to the large target size, the Navy is unable to mobilize at a Navy port. Therefore, the contractor shall mobilize at the vessel’s home port or a suitable commercial port if available.

2.1.2 Personnel and Management (Subfactor B)

(a) The contractor shall identify one key person as the Senior Technical Representative (STR) designated to manage the overall contract effort and serve as the primary point of contact with the NUWC COR. Include a resume for the STR (if the STR's resume is included elsewhere in the proposal, identify its location and do not resubmit). 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 must be designated as a Key person directly charged under the contract and have an associated labor category. The STR shall be proposed as part of the level of effort, and the proposal shall demonstrate that the STR can effectively and efficiently manage day-to-day tasks from a remote location.

(b) Describe the offerors approach to managing its subcontractors at the task order level.

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.

NOTE: RESUMES ARE EXCLUDED FROM THE PAGE COUNT IDENTIFIED

IN 1.3(C).

2.2 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 solicitation closing date. Past performance references shall demonstrate the Offeror’s ability to manage and execute the scope and breadth of the tasking in the Statement of WorkIn the information provided, discuss how the references are relevant to the specific sections of the SOW. Include contract/task order number, contract/task order type, program name, total contract/task order cost, short description of work performed, and names and valid telephone numbers for the Procuring Contract Officer (PCO), Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), and Program Manager (PM) for each reference. If none or fewer than three (3) recent, relevant references are available, the Offeror shall submit a statement indicating as such.

(b) Each past performance reference should not exceed two (2) pages per reference, for a total of six (6) pages.

(c) Subcontractors performing more than twenty-five percent (25%) of the total price shall also submit up to three (3) past performance references that reflect recent relevant experience performed within the last three years of solicitation closing date and demonstrate the ability to handle the scope and breadth of the tasking in the Statement of

Work. Each past performance reference should not exceed two (2) pages per reference, for a total of six (6) pages per subcontractor. These pages will not be counted against the proposal page count under Past Performance identified in paragraph 1.3(c). Subcontractor references shall contain the same information and rationale as those required for the prime offeror as listed in subparagraph (a) above.

(d) The Government may also use other information such as 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 contact references other than those provided by the Offeror.

2.3 Small Business Participation (Factor 3)

The offeror shall provide sufficient detail to permit a complete evaluation (there is no page limit for Small Business Participation). 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. Note that during the evaluation, the Government may request that the offeror submit a letter from the small business affirming the information provided in your proposal.

(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) Propose a percentage for this contract. A small business offeror shall indicate the percentage of work performed by themselves, 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 minimum Small Business Participation objective for this contract is: 20%. The offeror is encouraged to propose a Small Business Participation objective percentage as high as 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 for this contract 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. 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 their management approach for enhancing service-disabled veteran-owned small business, HUBZone small business, small disadvantaged business, and women-owned small business subcontractors’ technical capability. The Offeror shall explain the reason for and advantages of selecting particular Small Business subcontractors.

3.0 COST/PRICE (Factor 4)

The Offeror shall complete the fill-in information in section (a) below. Offerors shall not propose fixed fee in excess of 8%. 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 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 to the estimated cost, excluding facilities capital cost of money. Fee becomes a fixed dollar amount at the time of order award.

The Contractor agrees that the maximum Fixed Fee rate that shall be charged against all Task Order (excluding the Post Award Conference)Task Orders under this contract shall not exceed (OFFEROR FILL IN) %.

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 and Pricing Data at that time.

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