15-R-0048_RFP_Amendment_5.docx

N68936-15-R-0048

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION A - SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM

The required response date/time has changed from 18-Sep-2015 04:00 PM to 13-Oct-2015 04:00 PM.

The following have been modified:

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Questions and Answers 9/2/15 Q1. The specifications provided in the solicitation requires clarification of Figure 3.1.1 (page 7) for RF # 2 Module. The Block Diagram suggests that the placement of the attenuator (ATTN2) has been changed from the current RF #2 modules being provided by General Microwave Corporation. Is this change in solicitation Specification NAVAIR 1611AS12394-2, Rev B correct ?

A1 (a). The RF Attenuator in question on the block diagram (Figure 3.1.1) is labeled incorrectly, it should be labeled as AATN2 vice ATTN2.

A1 (b). The placement of the attenuator (AATN2) has changed from the current RF #2 modules being provided by General Microwave Corporation. This new location as shown in Figure 3.1.1 of the latest specification, 1611AS12394-2, Rev B is acceptale, both locations are acceptable. To make things clearer, this block diagram (Figure 3.1.1) should be marked as NOTIONAL. The block diagram is a "graphical representation" of the requirements in section 3.0 of the specification and is provided for general information only. It is not meant to tell the vendor how to build the unit, how they build it is up to them based on the requirements provided in section 3.0.

Q2. Can the government provide a Best Estimate Quantity (BEQ) to the RFP?

A2. No, the Government will not be providing a BEQ per FAR 16.501-2(a), because the exact times and/or exact quantities of future deliveries are not known.

Questions and Answers 8/21/15 Q1. Have these RF Modules been previously procured?

A1. Yes

Q2. What is the manufacturer and model number(s) that needs to be repaired?

A2. Please refer to Section 3.4 (Repair Services) in the Performance Based Statement of Work in Section C of the RFP.

Q3. Please provide the incumbent and the previous contract number?

A3. N68936-09-D-0046; General Microwave Corporation

Q4. Since this current solicitation is a total small business set aside does that mean large business are not allowed to bid?

A4. This requirement is set aside for small business per FAR 19.501

Q5. There are early submission requirements for certain portions of the proposal, as defined in the solicitation (Section 4, pg. 63):

“However, Offeror shall also submit copies of Volume (4) Past Performance information in paragraphs 3.1 and 3.2 and Volume I, Executive Summary "Offeror's Summary Table", 1.0 (ii) two weeks prior to the submission date/time specified in Block 9 of Standard Form 33 of the RFP.”

Does this information need to be submitted on CD-ROM as expected for the full proposal, or is email submission allowed?

A5. The information shall be submitted in accordance with section L of the RFP. The early submission requirement has been removed from Section L.

Q6. Please provide the government's budget on this job.

A6. This is an IDIQ type contract, it is the Government’s intention to meet the minimum guarantee.

Q7. The instructions in the RFP for Volume 2 (Pg 64) do not seem to follow the specifications presented for the two modules. Can you please clarify?

- Under the subheading 2.1.1, the offeror is instructed to address the RF Design, which is stated to be "state-of-the-art, high power, airborne” amplifiers.

The RF modulator and signal generator modules do not fit the description of high power amplifier.

- Under the subheading 2.1.1, the offeror is instructed to address the use of Prime power.

However, the specifications state that +5 VDC and +/- 15 VDC will be supplied to the modules.

A7. Please see the updates in Sections L&M highlighted in yellow.

SECTION C - DESCRIPTIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS

The following have been modified:

STATEMENT OF WORK

PERFORMANCE BASED

STATEMENT OF WORK

For Modulator, Signal Generators (RF Modules) 12 May 2015

CLINs 0001-0002 – The contractor shall provide Modulator, Signal Generator (RF Module) First Article units and test reports in accordance with paragraphs 2.0 and 3.1 below and Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) A005 and A006.

CLINs 0003-0004 – The contractor shall provide RF Module production units and test reports in accordance with paragraphs 2.0 and 3.2 below and CDRL A005 and A007.

CLIN 0005 – The contractor shall provide for the teardown and evaluation of units in accordance with paragraphs 2.0 and 3.3.

CLIN 0006 – The contractor shall provide repair services in accordance with paragraphs 2.0 and 3.4.

CLIN 0007 – The contractor shall provide modification services in accordance with paragraphs 2.0 and 3.5.

CLIN 0008 – The contractor shall provide all materials for repairs and modifications in accordance with paragraphs 2.0, 3.4, and 3.5.

CLIN 0009 – The contractor shall provide data in accordance with paragraphs below and Exhibit A, DD Form 1423, CDRLs.

1.0 SCOPE

The contractor shall fabricate test and deliver the Modulator, Signal Generators (RF Modules). As required in individual orders, the contractor shall perform teardown and evaluations, repairs and modification services to modify or develop variants of the RF Modules to meet new threats.

2.0 APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

2.1 Specifications (CLINs 0001 – 0006):

2.2 NAVAIR Envelope Drawings:

2.3 Quality Assurance:

ANSI/ISO/ASQ Q9000 Series Quality Management Systems Requirements Standard OR Equivalent Quality System Model with Government Approval (per paragraph 4.0)

3.0 REQUIREMENTS

The contractor shall manufacture, test and deliver the RF Modules in accordance with drawings and specifications 1611AS12357 and 1611AS12394-2 Revision C.

3.1 First Article (CLINs 0001 and 0002):

3.1.1 The contractor shall provide one of each of the RF Modules as specified in individual delivery orders. The RF Modules shall meet the requirements of paragraph 2.0.

3.1.2 Monthly Progress: The contractor shall provide Monthly Progress Reports in accordance with Exhibit A. (CDRL A001)

3.1.3 First Article Testing. The contractor shall provide First Article Test Procedures and obtain Government concurrence. The contractor shall test all First Article units and document results (CDRLs A005 and A006).

3.1.4 First Article Inspection. CLINs 0001and 0002 are for First Article units (hereinafter referred to as First Article). First Article tests shall be conducted on these items representative of the production units to be supplied under the contract. First article test reports shall be delivered in accordance with CDRL A006, and shall be the property of the Government. The first article units shall be delivered to the Government in accordance with the specifications and drawings referenced in paragraph 2.0 for testing purposes but shall not be considered as part of the production units. Upon successful completion of testing, the Government will accept the First Article unit.

3.2 RF Module Production Units (CLINs 0003 and 0004):

3.2.1 The contractor shall provide the quantities as specified in individual delivery orders. The RF Modules shall meet the requirements referenced in paragraph 2.0.

3.2.2 Monthly Progress: The contractor shall provide Monthly Progress reports in accordance with Exhibit A. (CDRL A001)

3.2.3 Configuration Management/Data Management: The contractor shall document any proposed Engineering Change Proposal, engineering fabrication upgrades and deviations, and receive Government approval prior to commencing work. (CDRLs A002, A003 and A004)

3.2.4 Production Testing: The contractor shall document proposed Production Test Procedures and obtain Government approval. The contractor shall test all production units and document test results. All production units shall pass acceptance test procedures and be compliant with the specifications provided in paragraph 2.0. (CDRLs A005 and A007)

3.3 Teardown and Evaluation (CLIN 0005):

3.3.1 The Government will ship units owned by the Government in need of repair to the contractor for disassembly and evaluation. The evaluation and subsequent repair proposal shall be due within 30 days of receipt of the hardware.

3.3.1.1 After disassembly, the contractor shall provide the Government with a repair proposal in accordance with 5252.216-9534 task order procedures, as well as a list of all material required and whether the material is new, used, refurbished or if it is Government Furnished Equipment. The Government will review the proposal for acceptability and enter into discussion with the contractor, if necessary. Upon completion of this process, the Government may issue a fixed price delivery order under CLIN 0006 to cover the repairs. Once the contractor receives the executed order, the contractor shall complete the effort within the negotiated schedule.

3.3.1.2 If the government determines that the unit is beyond economical repair, the contractor shall return the unit in a disassembled state to the Government for disposition or, if directed, keep the unit to facilitate the repair of other units. If the Government directs the contractor to keep a unit to facilitate repair, the contractor shall be required to track the equipment as GFE/GFM. Upon completion of the contract the contractor shall return all GFE/GFM to the Government.

3.3.2 The contractor shall include status of the teardown and evaluation efforts in the monthly progress report. (CDRL A001)

3.4 Repair Services (CLIN 0006):

3.4.1 The contractor shall furnish all parts, components, materials, documentation and necessary technical services for the repair of the RF Modules which are owned by the Government.

3.4.2 Repairs shall not include any research and development efforts, nor will it include any parts, components, subassemblies or material which are not an integral part of the original units.

3.4.3 The Government will issue a fixed price delivery order, under CLIN 0006, to cover the repairs after negotiating proposals received as required under paragraph 3.3.1.1.

3.4.4 The contractor shall provide repair services and replacement parts for existing equipment, to return non-operational equipment to its original performance specifications.

3.4.5 The contractor shall ensure that the repaired unit meets the specification, technical requirements document, and/or drawing specified in the applicable delivery order.

3.4.6 The repaired unit shall be tested in accordance with the acceptance test procedures as specified in the applicable delivery order and the results documented. All repaired units shall pass acceptance test procedures and be compliant with the specifications provided in paragraph 2.0. (CDRL A007)

3.4.7 The contractor shall include the repair effort in the monthly progress report. (CDRL A001)

3.5 Modification Services (CLIN 0007):

3.5.1 The contractor shall furnish all material, parts, components and modification services necessary to modify and/or develop variants of the RF Modules to address new and emerging threats.

3.5.2 On receipt of a new requirement, the Government will provide the contractor with a PBSOW, revised performance specification and/or drawing (if applicable). The PBSOW will specify if existing GFE/GFM is to be modified or if a unit currently in production is to be modified and whether the modified unit will be considered a prototype or First Article unit.

3.5.2.1 Upon receipt of the PBSOW and revised performance specification and/or drawing, the contractor shall provide a short technical narrative as to how the new performance requirement will be incorporated into the existing design together with a cost and schedule proposal in accordance with 5252.216-9534 order procedures for the subject effort. The Government will review the proposal for acceptability and enter into discussions with the contractor, if necessary. Upon completion of this process, the Government may issue a Firm Fixed Price task order under CLIN 0007 to cover the work. Once the contractor receives the executed order, the contractor shall complete the effort within the negotiated schedule.

3.5.2.2 The Government-provided PBSOW, revised performance specification and/or drawing (if applicable) will describe the required level of testing. If applicable, the contractor shall revise existing test procedures or generate new procedures to meet the requirements of the PBSOW, which will be submitted for Government approval. (CDRL A005)

3.5.2.3 The contractor shall test and document the modified units to verify conformance with the PBSOW and revised performance specification or drawing. All modified units shall pass acceptance test procedures and be compliant with the specifications in paragraph 2.0. (CDRL A007)

3.5.3 The contractor shall include the modification effort in the monthly progress report. (CDRL A001)

4.0 QUALITY ASSURANCE;

4.1 The contractor’s quality assurance (QA) program shall meet the requirements of ANSI/ISO/ASQ(E) Q9001-2008 OR EQUIVALENT QUALITY SYSTEM MODEL WITH PRIOR Government approval. The QA program shall address material and parts selection, process control, workmanship, inspection and configuration management.

Production Test Data

6.0 SECURITY:

6.1 The contractor will not require access to any Classified Material Information (CMI) in support of this contract and a Department of Defense Contract Security Classification Specification (DD Form 254) will not be required. If the contractor will be required to support Critical Sensitive (CS) Information Technology (IT) Level I (Privileged Access) or Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS) IT Level II (Limited Privilege, sensitive information access) duties. The investigative basis for assignment to a designated CS IT-I position is a favorably completed and adjudicated SSBI or SSBI-PR. The SSBI must be updated every five years by an SSBI-PR. The investigative basis for assignment to a designated NCS IT-II position is a favorably completed and adjudicated National Agency Check with Local Agency and Credit Checks (NACLC). Contractor personnel who do not require access to any CMI in performance of this work but are assigned to sensitive national security duties shall require a favorable personnel security determination regarding his/her loyalty, reliability and trustworthiness. In accordance with Department of the Navy Implementation of Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12) and Department of Defense Standardized Investigation Request Procedures, Non National Industrial Security Program (Non-NISP) Investigations are to be conducted for contractors requiring access to an installation, require a Common Access Card and access an IT-I or IT-II system but who do not require access to classified information. Non-NISP investigations for contractor personnel under Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division (NAWCWD) contract are processed through the NAWCWD Personnel Security (PERSEC) Office.

6.2 The Contractor shall implement and maintain security procedures and controls to prevent unauthorized disclosure of controlled unclassified information and to control distribution of controlled unclassified information in accordance with DoD 5200.01, Volume 4 DoD Information Security Program Manual: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)and SECNAV M-5510.36. All Contract facilities shall provide an appropriate means of storage for controlled unclassified information and materials. All controlled unclassified information shall be appropriately identified and marked as For Official Use Only in accordance with DoD 5200.01 (Information Security Program Manual) and DoD 5400.7-R (Freedom of Information Act Regulation) (Chapter 3).

For Official Use Only information generated and/or provided under this contract shall be marked and safeguarded as specified in DoD 5200.01, Information Security Program Manual (Volume 4) available at hhtp://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/corres/pdf/520001_vol4.pdf and DoD 5400.7-R Freedom of Information Program Chapter 3 (pages 31-42) available at http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/corres/pdf/540007r.pdf.

All controlled unclassified technical information shall be appropriately identified and marked with Distribution Statement D. Distribution authorized to the Department of Defense and U.S. DoD contractors only, Critical Technology, 7 August 2014. Other requests for this document shall be referred to Commander, Naval Air Warfare Center, Weapons Division (Code 539400E), Point Mugu, CA 93042-5033.

6.3 Contractors requiring access to federal installations shall obtain the appropriate base identification for all contractor personnel who make frequent visits to or perform work at government sites. Contractor personnel are required to wear or prominently display installation identification badges or contractor-furnished identification badges while visiting or performing work on the installation(s) with exception of contractors working with aircraft or dangerous equipment when the identification could present a safety hazard. In this case, contractors shall have the proper identification in their possession at all times. The contractor shall be responsible for obtaining required identification for newly assigned personnel and for prompt return of credentials, Common Access Card (CAC) and any other secondary area access badges/identification for any employee who no longer requires access to the work site(s). Upon separation, resignation, firing, completion or termination of the contract or expiration of base identification, the contractor shall ensure that all base identification passes to include CACs and any other secondary area access badges/identification issued to contractor employees are returned to the appropriate component issuing office.

6.4 Contractor employees shall comply with local base procedures for entry into any federal installation controlled and restricted areas. If contractor employees require unescorted entry to controlled or restricted areas, the contractor shall comply with the appropriate Federal Installations Command Physical Security Plan and DoD Personnel Security Program, DoD 5200.2-R.

6.5 Contractor personnel working on a federal installation in support of this contract shall report to the NAWCWD Command Security Manager any adverse information or circumstances of which they are aware pose a threat to the security of DoD personnel, contractor personnel, resources, and classified or unclassified defense information.

6.6 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 Commander, Code 4L0000D, Naval Air Warfare Center, Weapons Division, 1 Administration Circle, STOP 6305, China Lake, CA 93555-6100.

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