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N6833519R0280

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 30 - BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

The following have been added by full text:

The purpose of this amendment is:

1. Revise the Statement of Work (SOW) to remove Government Furnished Material (GFM) for P/N 3308AS100-2, F/A-18E/F Aircraft Wiring System Repair Tool Set

2. Include the GFM attachments in Section J

3. Extend the First Article Testing from NLT 105 days after date of contact (ADC) to 150 days ADC.

4. Modify Section L, 2.0 Volume 2, in order to reflect the correct Attachment numbers for the CPARS Questionnaire and the Past Performance Questionnaire

5. Answer the following bidders questions:

Q1. Section L, Volume 2 notes submission required on:

CPARS Updated Questionnaire (Attachment 1) Past Performance Questionnaire (Attachment 2) Neither of these forms are attached to advertisement

Advertisement notes:

Attachment 1 (Self-certification) Attachment 2 (Solicitation Questions/Response Form)

Included but no instructions:

Past performance Information Form (Attachment 3) Contractor Performance Assessment Questionnaire (Attachment 4)

A1. Section L, 2.0 Volume 2 has been modified to reflect the correct attachment numbers for the CPARS Update Questionnaire and the Past Performance Questionnaire, which is listed below and provided on the FBO website:

CPARS Questionnaire (Attachment 4) Past Performance Information Form (Attachment 3)

Q2. “Some outside vendor components have historically quoted/delivered products up to 20 weeks after order placement, the delivery of an outside vendor item would be out of our control and we expect that they are quoting a date that they can deliver to.

“Instructions to Offeror”, page 47 advises that if the Offeror takes exception or deviates from any term or condition may make an offer unacceptable as well as “Evaluation Factors for award” page 58 notes that the offeror will be evaluated based upon the delivery requirements specified in section F.

SOW, page 12: Instructs contractor to order BOM’s immediately after the Post Award Review teleconference is passed by Gov’t, this will only allow 11 weeks for order/delivery/inspection of all outside vendor products.

Advise if the delivery of the first article can be quoted based upon the factors known to us at time of offer submittal without our offer being rejected or deemed unacceptable.”

A2. Based on this inquiry, the Government is extending the time to deliver the first article and the production tool sets by 45 days. The following changes to the Statement of Work (SOW) are authorized:

- Change SOW paragraph 3.5 to read as follows:

3.5 Fabricate First Article Tool Sets and conduct First Article Inspection (FAI) The Contractor shall fabricate one first article for each of the six tool sets (a total of six separate first articles). The Contractor shall host the Government, at their facility, for a first article inspection of all six first article tool sets, NLT 150 days after contract award. The first article inspection shall be planned for two working days.

Q3. “U.S./Canada Joint Certification Office advised they have been severely backlogged in DD2345 form application/renewals.

The advertisement notes that the contractor shall submit their certified DD2345 to request a copy of the drawings, by COB June 3, 2019

Will this request for drawing date be extended to allow for the delay by U.S./Canada Joint Certification Office?”

A3. The request for drawing date will be extended to 24 June 2019.

Q4. Clause 52.209-4 notes, “The characteristics that the first article must meet and the testing requirements are specified elsewhere in this contract.”

Can you provide the specifics that will be required to be provided by the contractor for the first article requirement?

A4. The FAT shall be a comprehensive inspection of each of the first article configuration items. The purpose of these inspections shall be to determine that the tool set first article configuration items are fabricated in accordance with the technical drawings, specifications and industry practices that were required by the government furnished information drawing/specification packages. Note that these drawings will be forwarded as attachments, once the bidder submits an active DD2345.

The following SOW paragraphs are also applicable: SOW paragraphs 1.0 Scope, and 3.5 First Article Inspection.

SECTION F - DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

The following Delivery Schedule item for CLIN 0001 has been changed from:

JENNIE KILDARE

NAVAIR LAKEHURST SE STAGING FACILITY

NAWCAD LAKEHURST, RT 547

BLDG. 195, HANGAR 6, M/F: F/A-18E/F

JOINT BASE MDL NJ 08733

732-323-2607 FOB: Destination N68335

To:

JENNIE KILDARE

NAVAIR LAKEHURST SE STAGING FACILITY

NAWCAD LAKEHURST, RT 547

BLDG. 195, HANGAR 6, M/F: F/A-18E/F

JOINT BASE MDL NJ 08733

732-323-2607

N68335

The following Delivery Schedule item for CLIN 0003 has been changed from:

JENNIE KILDARE

NAVAIR LAKEHURST SE STAGING FACILITY

NAWCAD LAKEHURST, RT. 547, BLDG 195 / HANGAR

M/F: EA-18G

JOINT BASE MDL NJ 08733

732-323-2607

N68335

JENNIE KILDARE

NAVAIR LAKEHURST SE STAGING FACILITY

NAWCAD LAKEHURST, RT. 547, BLDG 195 / HANGAR

M/F: EA-18G

JOINT BASE MDL NJ 08733

732-323-2607

N68335

The following Delivery Schedule item for CLIN 0005 has been changed from:

JENNIE KILDARE

NAVAIR LAKEHURST SE STAGING FACILITY

NAWCAD LAKEHURST, RT. 547, BLDG 195 / HANGAR

M/F: EA-18G

JOINT BASE MDL NJ 08733

732-323-2607

N68335

JENNIE KILDARE

NAVAIR LAKEHURST SE STAGING FACILITY

NAWCAD LAKEHURST, RT. 547, BLDG 195 / HANGAR

M/F: EA-18G

JOINT BASE MDL NJ 08733

732-323-2607

N68335

The following Delivery Schedule item for CLIN 0007 has been changed from:

MICHELLE PIERCE

NAVAIR LAKEHURST SUPPORT EQUIPMENT

ROUTE 547

SE STAGING BLDG 195, HANGER 6

LAKEHURST NJ 08733

732 323 1042

N68335

MICHELLE PIERCE

NAVAIR LAKEHURST SUPPORT EQUIPMENT

ROUTE 547

SE STAGING BLDG 195, HANGER 6

LAKEHURST NJ 08733

732 323 1042

N68335

The following Delivery Schedule item for CLIN 0009 has been changed from:

MICHELLE PIERCE

NAVAIR LAKEHURST SUPPORT EQUIPMENT

ROUTE 547

SE STAGING BLDG 195, HANGER 6

LAKEHURST NJ 08733

732 323 1042

N68335

MICHELLE PIERCE

NAVAIR LAKEHURST SUPPORT EQUIPMENT

ROUTE 547

SE STAGING BLDG 195, HANGER 6

LAKEHURST NJ 08733

732 323 1042

N68335

The following Delivery Schedule item for CLIN 0012 has been changed from:

MICHELLE PIERCE

NAVAIR LAKEHURST SUPPORT EQUIPMENT

ROUTE 547

SE STAGING BLDG 195, HANGER 6

LAKEHURST NJ 08733

732 323 1042

N68335

MICHELLE PIERCE

NAVAIR LAKEHURST SUPPORT EQUIPMENT

ROUTE 547

SE STAGING BLDG 195, HANGER 6

LAKEHURST NJ 08733

732 323 1042

N68335

SECTION J - LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS

The following have been modified:

LIST OF ATTACHMENTS

Exhibit A Attachment 1

Attachment 2

Attachment 3

Attachment 4

Attachment 5 Attachment 6

CDRLs A001-A008 Self-Certification (Section L) Solicitation Question/Response Form (Section L) Past Performance Information Form (Section L) Contractor Performance Assessment Questionnaire (Section L) GFM for P/N 3919AS100-1 GFM for P/N 4205AS01000-1

17 APR 2019

20 MAY 2019

05 JUN 2019

05 JUN 2019

SECTION L - INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND NOTICES TO BIDDERS

The following have been modified:

INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFEROR

PART A GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

1.0 GENERAL

The Offeror’s proposal shall respond to the solicitation requirements, present the Offeror’s capabilities and be comprehensive enough to provide a substantive basis for evaluation by the Government. The Government will neither assume nor consider anything that is not specifically addressed; therefore, submissions should be sufficiently detailed to permit a complete and accurate evaluation. No alternate proposals will be considered. Clarity and responsiveness are of the utmost importance. The Offeror’s proposal shall be clear, concise, logically and cohesively organized, and shall include sufficient detail for effective evaluation and for substantiating the validity of stated claims. The proposal shall provide rationale to address how the Offeror intends to meet specified requirements. With the exception of the Price/Cost volume, no cost or pricing information should appear in any volume.

The Offeror is expected to comply with all requirements of the RFP and not alter or rearrange the solicitation. The Offeror has the burden of proof to demonstrate compliance with all the evaluation factors and or sub factors identified in this solicitation. The Government advises the Offeror that taking exception or deviating from any term or condition of the RFP may make an offer unacceptable, and the proposal unawardable, unless the RFP expressly authorizes such an exception or deviation with regard to that specific term or condition. Since this is a LPTA evaluation, the government reserves the right to make an award without discussions.

Throughout these instructions, a “principal subcontractor” is defined as a subcontractor who provides at least 25% of the proposed total price/cost (excluding the Offeror’s profit/fee), for the contract. “Team member” is defined as those entities that make up a joint venture or any other partnership or teaming arrangement formed for the purpose of responding to this solicitation. “Critical team member” is defined as those entities of the Offeror that perform a critical function in the performance of the resulting contract, whether it is technical or financial, and/or that have important roles in any high or medium risk areas identified in the Offeror’s proposal.

Failure to comply with any requirements of the solicitation may render the Offeror's proposal non-compliant and be grounds for rejection.

2.0 PROPOSAL FORMAT

Written proposals must be formatted for standard 8.5 x 11 inch paper. All pages should be numbered with section and page numbers. When foldout pages are used they must not exceed 11 x 17 inches and will be counted as 1 page. Drawings may be provided separately and may be any size but should be folded to approximately 8.5 x 11 inch standard size and will count as 1 page. Graphs shall be presented in no smaller than a 10 pt font and should contain a grid, which allows values to be read directly from the graph to the same accuracy that a 10 x 10 to the ½ inch grid provides. Graphic resolution should be consistent with the purpose of the data presented. Due to shelving limitations at the NAVAIR filing facility, submission of proposals in three-ring binders is not desired.

The Offeror will provide one complete copy of the written proposal to the Procuring Contracting Officer PCO as electronic files fully compatible with Microsoft Office 2000 and for information not supported by MS Office products, with the latest Adobe Acrobat reader on a CD-ROM. The Offeror will ensure that the Price Volume is provided on a separate CD-ROM. Each CD-ROM is to be labeled for content and the Offeror’s name. If a discrepancy exists between the original paper copy of the proposal and the disk copy, the paper copy will take precedence.

The Offeror must present proposal information in a manner that facilitates a one-to-one comparison between the information presented and this Proposal Instruction. Proposal information must be structured such that its paragraph number/letter is identical to the Proposal Instructions paragraph number to which it is responding, although the Offeror may add lower tier subparagraphs. The Offeror must provide reasons it will not provide information for a particular paragraph. The proposal information instructions are structured by paragraph numbers where first, second, third, and fourth parts correspond to the volume, book, section, and element, etc., in Offeror’s proposal.

3.0 PROPOSAL CONTENT AND VOLUMES

Each volume of the proposal shall be submitted as one original and additional copies as specified in the table below. All volumes of the original proposal shall be delivered to the address provided in Section 4.0 prior to the closing date/time stated in this solicitation. Page limitations for each volume if any, are also specified in the table below; title and table of contents pages do not count towards page limit. Proposal pages beyond the specified maximum limit will not be reviewed as part of the evaluation.

The authorized Annexes are summarized in the table below.

Each volume shall contain the following information: Cover and title page Title of proposal and proposal number as applicable Offeror’s name, address and POC RFP number Proposal volume/book number Copy number Table of Contents (The table of contents must provide sufficient detail to enable easy location of important elements). Use tabs and dividers

The Offeror shall submit a Cross Reference Matrix (CRM) for the Technical Volume, similar to the example below, to help ensure that all solicitation requirements are addressed and to facilitate the evaluators’ review of the Offeror’s proposal. The CRM should be a single integrated matrix and cross-reference the proposal volumes and paragraphs to specific RFP requirements, as well as other parts of the proposal that contain relevant information. The Offeror’s CRM may be identical to the example below or revised such as to add columns to indicate the page number on which information may be found, identify where other relevant information in the proposal is located, or provide other comments. The CRM does not count against any of the proposal page limitations.

EXAMPLE OF A CROSS REFERENCE MATRIX (CRM)

Section L – Proposal Instructions

Factor

Reference

Volume 1 Technical Example: Para 3.1 Note: This column shall address all paragraphs in Sections xx and xy of the Performance Specification

Volume 1 Technical

Volume 1 Technical

4.0 PROPOSAL SUBMISSION:

Clearly mark all packages with the solicitation number. The submission date for all Volumes shall be no later than the date and time specified in Block 9 of Standard Form 33 of the RFP.

Offeror shall submit proposals via United States Postal Service or through a commercial carrier using the address provided below. Offeror shall not submit proposals by facsimile or electronically via email.

NAWCAD – Lakehurst Contracts Department

5.0 CLASSIFIED DATA

All proposals must be UNCLASSIFIED

PART B SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS

1.0 VOLUME 1: TECHNICAL

Note: This volume shall not contain any reference to cost or price aspects of the offer.

1.1 The Offeror shall provide all information and data required to conduct a thorough and complete technical evaluation. The Offeror shall address the following in the proposal:

The Offeror shall provide a complete schedule illustrating the proposed approach to completing the work described in the Tool Set Procurement Statement of Work (SOW) (Section C of this solicitation) and drawings, as requested. The Offeror shall include all subcontracted work and show all processes in order to ensure it demonstrates a thorough understanding of how it will produce the requirements within the required delivery schedule. The Offeror shall also provide accompanying narrative to describe its production approach, production capacity, facilities, equipment, personnel qualifications, and internal processes that demonstrate its ability to meet the Government requirements set forth in the SOW and drawings. More specifically, the Offeror shall discuss:

a. How it intends to meet the technical specifications set forth in the drawings.

b. Manufacturing approach (planning/implementation/sustainment of production/ management of resources to meet delivery schedules). This shall include the capacity of the production facility- the offeror shall demonstrate to the Government that their production facility will be able to accommodate the quality fabrication and timely delivery of the hardware identified in the RFP in addition to their current and anticipated workload. The offeror shall submit a comprehensive list of major equipment located in their facility. The Offeror shall also identify potential manufacturing risks and corresponding mitigation plans to be implemented in order to maintain the schedule. Finally, the Offeror shall demonstrate experience in timely manufacturing items of similar complexity (as identified in the RFP) simultaneously.

c. Personnel and other resources needed to support the design, development, fabrication and production for the proposed effort shall be a critical evaluation criterion for this source selection. Identify whether those resources are presently available for allocation in support of this requirement. If the resources are not currently available, the Offeror shall detail their plan to obtain those resources and/or train the necessary personnel to meet the contractual requirements. Personnel skill, qualifications & certifications – this will include qualifications, certifications, experience and numbers of personnel that will be dedicated to this effort.

d. Quality Assurance – The Offeror shall describe any quality control or other quality-related processes that will demonstrate its ability to produce and deliver consistently conforming products. The offeror shall demonstrate compliance with ISO 9000 or ANSI/Q9001/Q9003 or equivalent and provide valid certification or provide a self-certification documentation in accordance with Attachment 1 in Section J of the solicitation.

2.0 VOLUME 2: PAST PERFORMANCE

2.1 General

The Offeror shall identify any contracts performed within five years of this proposal submission date which contain efforts similar to those performed by Offeror, Offeror’s principal subcontractors, and critical team members e.g., tasks, complexity, contract type, contract dollar value, etc. Commercial contracts may be included. For this particular requirement, the Offeror is to include examples of the manufacture of all items of similar complexity (as identified in the RFP). List the contracts from the most relevant to the least relevant. When possible, these contracts should include at least three of the most relevant contracts for the prime contractor, two of the most relevant contracts for each critical team member, and two of the most relevant contracts for each principal subcontractor (as defined in Paragraph I, General Instructions). If proposing as joint venture/single legal entity (JV/SLE), the Offeror should provide the three past performance references for the JV/SLE. If fewer than the three past performance references are available for the JV/SLE, each member of the JV/SLE should individually submit the three references in addition to their JV/SLE references.

For each contract identified, provide contract data, relevancy, past performance, and systemic improvement information as described below. Demonstrate the relevancy of the Offeror’s, and if applicable, the Offeror’s principal subcontractors’ or critical team members’ past performance and systemic improvements with respect to the solicitation requirements. For each past performance problem identified, describe the status of the systemic improvement efforts and, where applicable, demonstrate the impact that the systemic improvement effort had on resolving the problem such that it would not reoccur.

For contracts that have CPARS Reports that are more than six months old, e.g., the completion date is more than six months before the due date for this Past Performance Volume; the Offeror will forward a copy of the CPARS Update Questionnaire (Attachment 4) to that contract customer’s Program Manager. For all contracts identified which do not have CPARS Reports, the Offeror will forward a copy of the Past Performance Questionnaire (Attachment 3) to that contract customer’s PCO, Administrative Contracting Officer, and Program Manager.

The Offeror shall provide written consent from their principal subcontractors and critical team members that will allow the Government to coordinate their Past Performance issue(s) with the Offeror. If the Offeror does not submit such written consent, then the Government will address any past performance issues directly with the principal subcontractor or critical team member and the Offeror will forfeit the opportunity to participate in any related discussions. Consequently, for any principal subcontractors and critical team members that do not provide such written consent, provide a point of contact (name, address, phone number, and email address) with which the Government may coordinate these issues and obtain any responses as needed.

The Government may use information other than that provided by the Offeror in their proposals to evaluate past performance. The Government may use Past Performance information obtained from sources other than those identified by the Offeror. The CPARS Report will be the primary method used to evaluate Past Performance. It is incumbent upon the Offeror to explain the relevance of the data provided. The Government has no duty to search for data to cure the problems it finds in the information provided by the Offeror. The Offeror has the burden of providing thorough and complete past performance information.

(a) Contract Data Provide the information identified below separately for each relevant contract:

1. Description of item(s) provided

2. Contract number/type

3. Procuring agency (include POC contact information)

4. Description of product

5. Date of Contract award and delivery schedule

6. Dollar value of contract

7. Place of Performance (with explanation if different than for this contract)

8. CPARs (yes/no) - CPARS completion date - on DOD PPIRS (yes/no) 9/ Relevancy (see below)*

(b) Relevancy -The Offeror shall explain what aspects of the contract are deemed relevant to the proposed contract. At a minimum, identify key or critical tasks of the solicitation and indicate the relevancy of the “past performance” contract to these tasks. Also identify where contract performance took place and provide rationale why it is relevant to the solicitation if the location is different from where the related effort is proposed to take place.

(c) Past Performance Information-The Offeror shall provide a brief description of performance in delivering quality products in each of the following areas: 1) meeting technical requirements, i.e., the quality of technical performance, e.g., performing analysis, design, testing, etc., 2) meeting schedule requirements, i.e., schedule performance, e.g., on time or late delivery, modification of original schedules and reasons for any changes, etc., 3) controlling contract cost, i.e., cost performance, e.g., on time or late delivery, modification of original schedules and reasons for any changes, etc., and 4) managing the contracted effort, i.e., program management, e.g., cooperation with customer, subcontract management.

(d) Systemic improvement Information-Identify those systemic improvement actions taken to resolve past problems. Describe the techniques, elements, and tools used to correct problems and, if applicable, how these techniques, elements, and tools will be used during this contract.

For the purpose of this solicitation, relevance is defined as something that has a logical connection with the matter under consideration. Such aspects of relevance include the type of effort (e.g., development, production, repair), the type of requirements (e.g., weapon systems, information systems, engineering services, scheduled depot maintenance), service similarity, service complexity, contract type, contract dollar value, the division of the company that will perform the work, and degree of participation by principal subcontractors, team members, or critical team members. Recency is defined as performance within 5 years of the date of this proposal submission.

3.0 VOLUME 3: PRICE PROPOSAL

3.1 Volume Content:

a. This Volume shall contain the information requested below and shall include a copy of Section B with unit prices entered for all Contract Line Items (CLIN).

Section B prices shall be provided separately in one digital data copy in MS Office 2010 Excel format on CD-ROM media. Spreadsheets shall not be protected. This volume shall also contain the following:

i. Signed SF33 for basic solicitation and each amendment

ii. Signed Representations, Certifications and Acknowledgements or System for Award Management (SAM) reference

b. All price and price supporting information shall be contained in Section B and the price proposal. No price or pricing information shall be included in any other technical volume including cover letters. Offerors are responsible for submitting sufficient information to enable the Government to fully evaluate their price proposal.

3.2 Ground Rules and Assumptions:

(a) In the event that adequate price competition does not exist after receipt of proposals, the Government reserves the right to request additional cost or pricing data as necessary from both the Offeror and subcontractors and may conduct negotiations with the Offeror, pursuant to FAR Part 15.403-4, in order to ensure a reasonable and realistic price. Further, the Offeror may be required to provide a Certificate of Current Cost or Pricing Data prior to award, pursuant to FAR 15.406-2. Offeror shall acknowledge the requirement to provide additional cost or pricing information and certify the data prior to award if/when requested by the Government

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