18R0051 Amendment 1.docx

N6893618R0051

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION L - INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND NOTICES TO BIDDERS

The following have been modified:

CONTENT OF PROPOSALS

Section L - Instructions, Conditions and Notices to Bidders

LA1-[1] CONTENT OF PROPOSALS

PART A GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

1.0 GENERAL

The Offeror must respond to all requirements of the solicitation and not alter or rearrange the solicitation. The Offeror is advised that the Government may incorporate any portions of the Offeror’s proposal into the resulting contract.

In presenting material in the proposal, the Offeror is advised that quality of information is more important than quantity. Clarity, brevity, and logical organization shall be emphasized during proposal preparation. Statements that the prospective Offeror understands, can comply with, or will comply with, the specifications, and paraphrasing the requirements or parts thereof without supporting information are considered inadequate by the Government, and may result in assessing the proposal as unacceptable.

The Offeror must include any data that illustrates technical acceptability. Failure to address a specific technical factor clearly may render the proposal unacceptable. Conversely, unnecessarily elaborate brochures or other presentation materials beyond that sufficient to present technical acceptability is neither necessary nor desired.

The Government advises the Offeror that taking exception or deviating from any term or condition of the RFP may result in the assessment of an unacceptable proposal. Alternate proposals will not be accepted.

Throughout these instructions, a “principal subcontractor” is defined as a subcontractor used to meet the offeror’s Limitation on Subcontracting and Notice of Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside in accordance with FAR 52.219-14 and FAR 52.219-27 respectively, or who provides at least 20% of the proposed total price/cost (excluding the Offeror’s profit/fee) for the contract, is so integral to an offeror’s business strategy that exclusion from Past Performance evaluation would weaken an offerors proposal, or provides one or more Key Personnel. “JV Team member” is defined as one of the entities that make up a joint venture (JV) formed for the purpose of responding to this solicitation.

Questions: Offerors may submit questions requesting clarification of solicitation requirements by emailing the contract specialist at beth.steude@navy.mil. It is required that all questions be received within 10 calendar days of the date this solicitation is issued.

2.0 ELECTRONIC PROPOSAL FORMAT

This section is intended to provide information to the Offeror on the electronic format and application software to be used for submitting proposals. Do not submit hardcopy proposals for this solicitation. Use of the software and procedures described in this section will reduce the amount of time and effort needed to receive and upload proposals and will ensure the proposals received are suitable for reading electronically during evaluation.

Proposals must be formatted using a Times New Roman 12 pt Normal font (no reduction permitted), single-spaced with 1-inch margins all around, and formatted for standard 8.5 x 11 inch paper. All pages should be numbered with section and page numbers. Graphs and tables 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. Graphs and Tables that fit on an 8.5” X 14” printed page will be counted as one page. Drawings may be of any size and will count as one page. Graphic resolution, including such data as tables or charts, should be consistent with the purpose of the data presented.

The offeror shall submit all volumes of its proposal electronically via DoD Safe (https://safe.apps.mil/). All proposal documents must be compatible with the Microsoft Office 2016 and/or the latest Adobe Acrobat Reader Portable Document Format (PDF), where applicable. An email shall be submitted to beth.steude@navy.mil no later than 10:00 AM Pacific Time on 25 September 2020 requesting a “Drop-Off Request Code.” The “Drop-Off Request Code” email must specify a point of contact name and email address for the Prime contractor and for each individual Subcontractor. The Prime and Subcontractor(s) will each be provided a unique “Drop-Off Request Code” which will allow them to submit proposal documents to the Government independently as needed. The Prime and Subcontractor points of contact will receive an email that contains their unique “Drop-Off Request Code” no less than 3 days prior to the proposal due date. This code authorizes access to submit proposal documents securely via DoD SAFE.

The Offeror is responsible for ensuring electronic proposals are virus free. Offerors may use hyperlinks within and among proposal volumes that do not include price information. However, there shall be no links from any other volume into the Price Volume or into any other portion of the proposal that contains price information. In order to reduce file sizes, the Offeror shall not embed sound or video (e.g., MPEG) files within the proposal submission. The Offeror is encouraged to simplify the color palette used in creating figures; and minimize size of graphics files; and avoid scanned images.

3.0 PROPOSAL CONTENT AND VOLUMES

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 Volume/paragraph number matches the Proposal Instructions Volume/paragraph number provided in section “Part B Specific Instructions” 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, section, and element, etc., in the Offeror’s proposal.

Each volume of the proposal shall be submitted as one original and additional copies as specified in the table below. The table below supersedes the copies requested in Block 9 of the Standard Form (SF) 33. 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 the page limit. Any pages submitted exceeding the page limit shall be disregarded and NOT evaluated.

Each volume shall contain the following information:

- Cover and title page

- Title of proposal and proposal number as applicable

- Offeror's name, address and point of contact

- Solicitation 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)

Note: This column shall address all paragraphs in Sections xx and xy of the SOW.

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 e-mail.

U.S. Postal Service Mailing Address:

COMMANDER

CODE D240000 (B. Steude 760-939-8195)

NAVAIRWARCENWPNDIV

1 ADMIN CIRCLE, BLDG 2334

MAILSTOP 4015

CHINA LAKE, CA 93555-5046

Solicitation Number: N68936-18-R-0051 Attn: Beth Steude

Hand carried proposals may be delivered to the address above, attention Beth Steude.

5.0 PROPOSAL PACKAGING:

The Offeror shall package the proposal volumes in cartons or equivalent packaging containers in the most efficient manner possible grouping like volumes to the maximum extent possible. Each container shall be single person portable. One container shall include all Original Proposal volumes including the original/signed documents submitted as part of Volume 1.

Each box should include a packing slip detailing the contents to include the volume number, title, and copy number. Also, each box should be stamped or marked “For Official Use Only” and “Source Selection Information - See FAR-2.101 and 3.104”.

6.0 CLASSIFIED DATA

All proposals must be UNCLASSIFIED

7.0 SOLICITATION CHANGES

For notice of any changes and additional information provided by the Government for the solicitation, please go to www.FedBizOpps.gov.

PART B SPECIFIC INFORMATION

Note: Pricing information shall only appear in the Price volume.

1.0 VOLUME 1: TECHNICAL

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

1.1 Technical Requirements. Provide narrative that describes the Offeror’s experience with fabricating and producing systems similar in complexity to the ALQ-167/ULQ-24C to include addressing items below. (The Offeror may also utilize tables to supplement narrative as shown in the example below.)

· Production of metal work using Computer Numerical Control (CNC) milling and turning, sheet metal fabrication, welding, dip brazing, chem-film coatings, and anodizing techniques.

· The production of electrical and electronic assemblies.

· The production of cable and wire harness assemblies.

· The production of radomes using composite materials.

· Multi-layer boards with analog/digital circuits using laminate materials called out in the drawings.

· Use of both through-hole and surface mounted components.

· Use of pick & place machines, surface wave and solder flow techniques and application of conformal coatings.

· Specifically describe previous units produced and when they were delivered to the Government. Provide examples of experience demonstrating the similarity of the effort in terms of fabrication and production technologies that will be utilized to fulfill the requirements of this contract as well as the Offeror’s ability to sustain production and modification efforts simultaneously.

· Meet the specifications listed in Section 2.1 of the SOW. The Offeror shall provide Certificates of Workmanship/Training to demonstrate that the Offeror meets the standards, guidelines, and qualifications listed in SOW Section 2.1.

Example Table: Previous Experience with SOW Requirements and Similar Items

1.2 Quality Assurance. Describe the planned approach to satisfy the Quality Assurance (QA) requirements within the specifications and SOW including internal QA processes. If the Offeror proposes an equivalent Quality System Model, the Offeror shall provide detailed information on the system, including how it is comparable to the ANSI/ISO/ASQ(E) Q9001:2015. The QA program shall address material and parts selection, process control, workmanship, inspection and configuration management. Offeror shall describe how the proposed quality system will control the quality of the program in the design, qualification and production phases. The QA program shall address material and parts selection, process control, workmanship, inspection and configuration management for both development and production. Offerors shall describe the Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and Material Shortages (DMSMS) program proposed for this procurement. The proposed DMSMS program shall satisfy the program objective of managing loss, or impending loss of manufacturers or suppliers of parts and/or materials.

Offerors shall submit a plan for component compliance certification to prevent the introduction of counterfeit components into the weapon system in accordance with SAE-AS5553. Components from the Authorized Distributor or Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) shall have a Certificate of Compliance. When components are acquired from a supplier other than the Original Manufacturer or their Authorized Distributors, the contractor shall establish verification processes to confirm the components are not counterfeit.

1.3 Delivery Schedule. Describe the ability to meet the delivery schedules as stated in Section F.

2.0 VOLUME: PAST PERFORMANCE

Sources of past performance evaluation information include information provided by the Offeror in response to the solicitation, information obtained from questionnaires, and any other sources available to the Government, to include, but not limited to, the Past Performance Information Retrieval System (PPIRS), Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information Systems, Electronic Subcontract Reporting System, or other databases; the Defense Contract Management Agency; and interviews with Program Managers, Contracting Officers, and Fee Determining Officials.

The Offeror shall complete the Past Performance Information Form Attachment P02 for each past performance reference performed within three years of the solicitation release date. The Offeror shall submit no more than five Past Performance Information Forms as the Prime Contractor, no more than two forms for each principal subcontractor, and/or no more than two forms for each JV team member. The Offeror shall submit written consent from its principal subcontractor(s) and JV team member(s) that will allow the Government to coordinate any past performance issues directly with the Offeror. If the Offeror does not submit the written consent, the Government will address any past performance issues directly with the principal subcontractor or JV Team member and the Offeror will forfeit the opportunity to participate in any related discussions. Consequently, for any principal subcontractor and JV team member that does not provide the written consent, the Offeror shall provide the name, address, phone number, and email address with whom the Government may address any past performance issues.

The Offeror shall provide a narrative on each Past Performance Information form in the “Contract Effort Description” area that clearly describes how each contract reference has relevant work effort that matches the relevancy definitions specified in Section M of the solicitation. Additionally, the Offeror shall provide one electronic copy of the SOW (or applicable sections of the SOW) for each contract reference as Annex 1 to this Past Performance Volume and shall cross-reference relative SOW item paragraph number(s) to paragraph numbers for this RFP.

The primary source of past performance information will be PPIRS. If a Contractor Performance Assessment Report (CPAR) exists for multiple years for the same contract/order, all periods of performance within the recency period specified above, for that contract/order, will be used for evaluation. In the event a CPAR does not exist for a past performance reference, the Offeror shall submit a Contractor Performance Assessment Questionnaire (CPAQ), Attachment P01, to the Program Manager who is the Assessing Official. The Offeror shall include instructions for the Program Manager to send completed questionnaires within two weeks of its receipt via e-mail to Beth Steude, Contract Specialist at E-mail beth.steude@navy.mil thereby allowing the customer approximately two weeks to complete their response. All CPAQs should be received by the Government concurrently with the Offeror’s proposal submission.

3.0 VOLUME 3: PRICE PROPOSAL

3.1 Volume Content

a) This Volume shall contain the Contract Compliance information specified below as follows:

i. Offeror Summary Table: The Offeror shall complete the table below. The Offeror shall include all subcontractors and JV team members who will be involved with the performance of the contract and list all sites where the work will be performed. If a JV teaming or subcontracting arrangement is proposed, identify the work share, distribution elements, and ratios that each contractor will perform using the table below. Also provide a definition of the legal relationship between the entities if it is other than a Prime/subcontractor relationship.

Contractor Name (Indicate Prime, JV Team Member, or Sub)

ii. Signed SF33 for basic solicitation and each amendment, as applicable.

iii. Signed Representations, Certifications and Acknowledgements and/or System for Award Management record.

iv. Guarantee the length of the proposal validity (at least 180 days after proposal submission)

a) This Volume shall also contain a copy of Section B of the Contract Line Item (CLIN) Unit Prices and, for evaluation purposes, the Total Prices filled in using estimated quantities value in the solicitation and the instructions below. Section B prices shall be provided separately in one digital data copy in MS Office 2010 Excel format on CD-ROM media. Within all Excel spreadsheets, the Offeror shall use formulas and functions to the maximum extent possible and avoid using output type “value only” cells. If links are utilized, supply those referenced files. Spreadsheets shall not be protected.

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. Offeror are responsible for submitting sufficient information to enable the Government to fully evaluate their price proposal.

3.2 Ground Rules and Assumptions

a) As this is a competitive acquisition with adequate price competition anticipated, certified cost or pricing data in accordance with FAR 15.403-1 is not required. However, 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. 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.

b) The Offeror shall provide sufficient information to support its price/cost as well as an explanation of all ground rules and assumptions that affect the price/cost estimates.

3.3 Price Information:

a) CLIN 0001 ALQ-167/ULQ-24C PODs and Associated Hardware: Offerors shall complete the Stepladder Pricing Matrix, Exhibit B. Per the Stepladder Pricing Matrix, the ceiling total for CLIN 0001 will be the average price per unit for Qty 2-4 over the 5 year period multiplied by the estimated number of units Offerors shall submit the fully completed price proposal utilizing an excel spreadsheet which shall be formatted on letter size (8.5 X 11) paper and shall be unprotected and unlocked, with formulae intact to show mathematical operations.

b) CLIN 0002 Hardware Modifications: For evaluation purposes, the Offeror shall propose the Government estimated total ceiling price of $7,594,540.53. Orders for Hardware Modifications will be negotiated at the individual order level.

c) Reasonableness and Consistency between the Technical Volume and Price Volumes. Demonstrate that the unit prices and the total proposed price is reasonable, realistic, and commensurate with the work required by the solicitation and the technical identified in the Technical Volume of the proposal. Show traceability with the CLINs, SOW, proposed effort, proposed manning levels, and prices. Refer to specific sections in the Technical Volume as needed to illustrate the consistency between the Price Volume and the Technical Volume. The Offeror shall explain any inconsistency between promised performance and price, as well as any appearance of unbalanced pricing, in the proposal.

d) For CLIN 0001, the Total Price for each ELIN is equal to the proposed average price per unit for quantity 2-4 over the 5 year period multiplied by the estimated numbers of units. The Total Section B Price for CLIN 0001 shall be the Total CLIN 0001 Proposed Price as specified in Stepladder Pricing Matrix, Exhibit B.

e) Limitation on Subcontracting (per 13 CFR §125.6(e)(2), compliance with the limitation on subcontracting shall be an element of responsibility).

3.4. Incumbent Information

The incumbent contractor is:

Computer Technology Associates (CTA) (Cage 9Z710)

3.5 The place of performance for this effort is contractor facility.

(End of Summary of Changes) image1.wmf