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11. TABLE OF CONTENTS

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REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS AND

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PART II - CONTRACT CLAUSES

NSWCDD 1

ATTN: YULEINY GARCIA CONTRERAS 17632 DAHLGREN

DAHLGREN VA 22448

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SOLICITATION

6. REQUISITION/PURCHASE NO.5. DATE ISSUED

10 Mar 2021

4. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

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3. SOLICITATION NO.

N0017821R4403

Section A - Solicitation/Contract Form

GENERAL INFORMATION

DESCRIPTION: The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) intends to acquire technical and management support services for the Asymmetric Systems programs and projects. Support provided shall include research, development, engineering, and technical support efforts covering the functional areas of program management, systems engineering, doctrine and tactical policy development, technology and concept exploration, system requirements definition and performance trade-off analysis, engineering design, development, test, and evaluation, low-rate and full-rate production, and logistics engineering. Tasking is further delineated in the Statement of Work (SOW).

A Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee (CPFF) Indefinite Delivery, Indefinit Quantity (IDIQ) contract is anticipated over a 60-month period. Required tasking shall be provided in further detail with specific individual Delivery Orders. Delivery Orders will be CPFF type orders.

PROPOSAL DUE DATE: Proposals are required to be submitted on or before the date and time specified in Block 9 of page 1.

This solicitation represents the Government’s requirements and shall be the governing document. All questions regarding this requirement shall be submitted in accordance with Section L to the Contract Specialist, Yuleiny Garcia at yuleiny.garciacontre@navy.mil and Contracting Officer, Amy T. Richards at amy.t.richards@navy.mil.

COMPETITION APPROACH: This requirement is being competed as Full and Open Competition.

This contract is not performance based as defined in FAR Part 37.6. Upon award, Contractor performance will be reviewed in accordance with the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP), Attachment J.2, included in this solicitation.

PROPOSAL VALIDITY DATE: Contract performance is anticipated to begin on, or around October 10, 2021.

The proposal shall be valid for 210 days after proposal submition.

THIS SOLICITATION AND PREVIOUS POSTINGS: Offerors should not rely on information contained in previous postings. This solicitation represents the Government’s requirements and shall be the governing document.

ORGANIZATIONAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST: Questions relating solely to an Offeror’s possible Organizational Conflict of Interest shall be addressed directly to the Contract Specialist, Yuleiny Garcia at yuleiny.garciacontre@navy.mil and Contracting Officer, Amy T. Richards at amy.t.richards@navy.mil.

Section B - Supplies or Services and Prices

MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM QUANTITIES

As referred to in paragraph (b) of the “Indefinite Quantity” clause in Section I of this contract, the contract minimum quantity is a total of $500.00 worth of orders; the maximum quantity is the total value of the IDIQ contract. The maximum quantity is not to be exceeded.

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0001 1 Lot Technical and Engineering Support

CPFF

This contract shall allow for Cost - Plus - Fixed - Fee type of orders. The contractor shall provide Research, Development, Test & Evaluation (RDT&E) Support in accordance with Section C - Descriptions and Specifications. No Fee Shall be Applied to ODCs. Level of Effort (LOE) term vs. Completion will be identified at the Task/Delivery Oderder level.

FOB: Destination

PSC CD: AC33

ESTIMATED COST

FIXED FEE

TOTAL EST COST + FEE

0002 1 Lot Contract Data Requirement List (CDRL)

The contractor shall deliver data requirements in accordance with the CDRLs, DD Form 1423, Exhibit A. Data in support of CLIN 0001 and CLIN 0003. Not Separately Priced (NSP).

ESTIMATED COST

0003 1 Lot Contractor Acquired Property (CAP)

The Contractor shall transfer all materials not depleted to the COR in accordance with section C.5. NSP.

NET AMT

B.1 TYPE OF ORDER

This contract may have both Completion and/or Level of Effort (term) type delivery orders.

Items in CLIN 0001 are Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee type (CPFF). No Fee Shall Be Applied to ODCs.

Items in CLIN 0002 are Not Separately Priced (NSP).

Items in CLIN 0003 are Not Separately Priced (NSP).

B.2 ADDITIONAL CLINS

Additional SLINs may be unilaterally created by the Procuring Contracting Officer (PCO) during the performance of this Contract as needed to accommodate the multiple types of funds that may be used under this Contract. These modifications will not change the overall value of the Contract.

B.3 NOT SEPARATELY PRICED

The price for Not Separately Priced (NSP) items (CLIN 0002 and CLIN 0003) shall be included in the price of the corresponding Labor CLIN(s) (CLIN 0001).

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

B-216-H006 FEE TABLE (NAVSEA) (MAR 2019)

Labor CLIN Labor Hours Cost Per Hour*

Fee Rate Per Hour*

Loaded Hourly Rate

*The offeror shall divide the proposed fee for each CLIN by the quantity of labor hours indicated to complete the table. Fee is calculated based on cost less FCCOM; if FCCOM is proposed, necessary columns may be added.

In the event of any inconsistency between the above table and the CLIN pricing, the CLIN pricing shall take precedence.

This table is only applicable to LOE orders and must be completed at order level.

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B-231-H001 TRAVEL COSTS (NAVSEA) (OCT 2018)

(a) Except as otherwise provided herein, the Contractor shall be reimbursed for its actual travel costs in accordance with FAR 31.205-46. The travel costs to be reimbursed shall be those costs for which the Contractor has maintained appropriate documentation and which have been determined to be allowable, allocable, and reasonable by the Procuring Contracting Officer, Administrative Contracting Officer, or their duly authorized representative.

(b) Reimbursable travel costs include only that travel performed from the Contractor's facility to the worksite, in and around the worksite, and from the worksite to the Contractor's facility.

(c) Relocation costs and travel costs incidental to relocation are allowable to the extent provided in FAR 31.205-35;

however, Procuring Contracting Officer approval shall be required prior to incurring relocation expenses and travel costs incidental to relocation.

(d) The Contractor shall not be reimbursed for the following daily local travel costs:

(i) travel at U.S. Military Installations where Government transportation is available,

(ii) travel performed for personal convenience/errands, including commuting to and from work, and

(iii) travel costs incurred in the replacement of personnel when such replacement is accomplished for the Contractor's or employee's convenience.

B-232-H003 PAYMENTS OF FEE (S) (COMPLETION) (NAVSEA) (OCT 2018)

(a) For purposes of this contract, "fee" means "target fee" in cost-plus-incentive-fee type contracts, "base fee" in cost-plus-award-fee type contracts, or "fixed fee" in cost-plus-fixed-fee type contracts.

(b) The Government shall make payments to the Contractor, subject to and per the clause in this contract entitled "Fixed Fee" (FAR 52.216-8) or "Incentive Fee", (FAR 52.216-10), as applicable. Such payments shall be equal to TBD percent (TBD) of the allowable cost of each invoice submitted by and payable to the Contractor pursuant to the clause of this contract entitled "Allowable Cost And Payment" (FAR 52.216-7), subject to the withholding terms and conditions of the "Fixed Fee" or "Incentive Fee" clause, as applicable (percentage of fee payable is based on fee dollars divided by estimated cost dollars including facilities capital cost of money). Fee shall not be applied on Facilities Capital Cost of Money per FAR 15.404-4(c)(3) and DFARS 215-404-71-4. Total fee(s) paid to the Contractor shall not exceed the fee amount(s) set forth in this contract.

(c) In the event of discontinuance of the work under this contract, or any specified phase of the contract, per the clause of this contract entitled "Limitation of Funds" (FAR 52.232-22) or "Limitation of Cost" (FAR 52.232-20), as applicable, the fee shall be equitably adjusted by mutual agreement to reflect the diminution of work. If the adjusted fee is less than the sum of all fee payments made to the Contractor under this contract, the Contractor shall repay the excess amount to the Government. If the adjusted fee exceeds all payments made to the Contractor under this contract, the Contractor shall be paid the additional amount, subject to the availability of funds. In no event shall the Government be required to pay the Contractor any amount in excess of the funds obligated under this contract at the time of the discontinuance of work.

(d) Fee(s) withheld pursuant to the terms and conditions of this contract shall not be paid until the contract has been modified to reduce the fee(s) per paragraph (c) above, or until the Procuring Contracting Officer has advised the paying office in writing that no fee adjustment is required.

B-232-H005 PAYMENTS OF FEE(S) (LEVEL OF EFFORT)--ALTERNATE I (NAVSEA) (OCT 2018)

(a) For purposes of this contract, "fee" means "target fee" in cost-plus-incentive-fee type contracts, "base fee" in cost-plus-award-fee type contracts, or "fixed fee" in cost-plus-fixed-fee type contracts.

(b) The Government shall make payments to the Contractor, subject to and per the clause in this contract entitled "Fixed Fee" (FAR 52.216-8) or "Incentive Fee", (FAR 52.216-10), as applicable. Such payments shall be submitted by and payable to the Contractor pursuant to the clause of this contract entitled "Allowable Cost and Payment" (FAR 52.216-7), subject to the withholding terms and conditions of the "Fixed Fee" or "Incentive Fee" clause, as applicable. Fee paid per hour shall be based on total fee dollars divided by total hours to be provided. Total fee(s) paid to the Contractor shall not exceed the fee amount(s) set forth in this contract. In no event shall the Government be required to pay the Contractor any amount in excess of the funds obligated under this contract.

B-232-H006 LIMITATION OF COST OR LIMITATION OF FUNDS CLARIFICATION (NAVSEA) (OCT 2018)

The clause entitled "Limitation of Cost" (FAR 52.232-20) or "Limitation of Funds" (FAR 52.232-22), as appropriate, shall apply separately and independently to each separately identified estimated cost.

Section C - Descriptions and Specifications

STATEMENT OF WORK

SECTION C – DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATION/WORK STATEMENT

C.1 BACKGROUND

C.1.1 The Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division’s (NSWCDD) Weapons Control and Integration Department (H Department) has been tasked to provide technical and engineering support for asymmetric warfare projects. Asymmetric Warfare is defined as warfare in which opposing groups or nations have unequal military resources, and the weaker opponent uses unconventional weapons and tactics, such as terrorism, to exploit the vulnerabilities of the enemy. The Department supports both Naval and non-Naval projects including: Anti- Terrorism, Force-Protection, Counter-Improvised Explosive Device (IED), Forensics and Biometrics, Counter Drug, Intelligence, and Irregular Warfare (IW). IW is defined as a violent struggle among state and non-state actors for legitimacy and influence over the relevant populations. IW favors indirect and asymmetric approaches, though it may employ the full range of military and other capabilities, in order to erode an adversary’s power, influence, and will.

C.1.2 This requirement establishes an IDIQ contract for research, development, and technical support services vehicle. The Contractor shall provide research, development, technical, and test support in the performance of tactical and non-tactical systems associated with Homeland Security, Anti-Terrorism, Force Protection, Unmanned Systems and other related Programs. This support will primarily support new development, prototyping, experimentation, formal testing and qualification of emergent capabilities.

C.2 SCOPE

C.2.1 Contractor support shall be provided for programs within the Weapons Control and Integration Department/H Department and within the Directed Energy and Pulsed Power Division of the Gun and Electric Weapon Systems Department (E10). The Weapons Control and Integration Department conducts research and development analyses, including Anti-Terrorism/Force Protection; Special Technology Integration; Counter Technologies; Mission Assurance; IW; Unmanned Systems; Tagging, Tracking, and Location (TTL); Identity Management, Biometrics;

Communication Systems; Intelligence Systems; Non-Lethal Warfare; and Maritime Security. The Weapons Control and Integration Department consists of five divisions: the Asymmetric Systems Division, the Maritime Warfare Control Systems Division, the Missile Systems Integration & Weapons Effectiveness Division, the Platform Integration Division, and the Strike Weapons Systems Division all of which provide support to Weapons Control and Integration and Asymmetric projects. The Directed Energy and Pulsed Power Division of the Gun and Electric Weapon Systems Department conducts research and development analysis of laser and optic systems, pulsed power and RF systems, and directed energy.

C.2.2 The Contractor shall provide technical and management support services for the above and related Asymmetric Systems and Directed Energy programs and projects. The Contractor shall provide research, development, engineering, and technical support efforts as it applies to the aforementioned and related program areas covering the functional areas of program management, systems engineering, doctrine and tactical policy development, technology and concept exploration, system requirements definition and performance trade-off analysis, engineering design, development, test, and evaluation, low-rate and full-rate production, and logistics engineering. The required support includes the general work areas listed below:

Program Management Research and Analysis of Engineering Technology and Military Systems

Embedded and Real-Time Systems Research, Design, Development, Test, and Evaluation Radio Frequency (RF) Sensors, Communications Systems, and Targeting Tracking and Locating (TTL)

Technology Research, Design, Development, Fabrication, Test, and Evaluation Electronic Hardware and Software Research, Design, Development, Fabrication, Test, and Evaluation Electronic Printed Circuit Board Research, Design Development, Fabrication, Test, and Evaluation Mechanical and Electro-Mechanical Research, Design, Development, Fabrication, Test, and Evaluation Materials Research, Design, Development, Fabrication, Test, and Evaluation Pyrotechnics, Explosives, and Anti-Materiel Research, Design, Development, Production, Integration, Test, and

Evaluation Systems Integration, Test, and Evaluation Configuration Management, Data management, and Documentation Production and Quality Assurance

C.3 REQUIREMENTS

C.3.1 Program Management Support

C.3.1.1 The Contractor shall apply business, financial management, and technical disciplines to support planning, organizing, staffing, controlling, and supporting team efforts in managing programs.

C.3.1.2 The Contractor shall provide program management support to the Government by developing Program Plans, Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&M), work breakdown structures, staffing plans and financial documentation (CDRL A003, CDRL A006, CDRL A009). The Contractor shall host project team, planning, and status meetings at the Contractor’s facility. The Contractor shall participate in reviews such as Preliminary Design Reviews (PDRs), Critical Design Reviews (CDRs), and program management reviews. As a result of each of the potential reviews, the Contractor shall provide minutes from these various reviews (CDRL A005).

C.3.2 Research and Analysis of Commercial and Military Technology and Systems

C.3.2.1 The Contractor shall conduct research and analysis of emerging and existing commercial and military technologies and systems through analysis of Government Furnished Information or Equipment (GFI/GFE), independent market research, technology reviews, systems engineering decomposition, experimentation, testing, and other means of collecting and consolidating information for the purpose of analytical evaluation. The following list identifies potential technology research areas:

Embedded Systems Mobility and Wireless Technology Network Security RF Sensor and Collection Systems RF Communication Devices, including Tagging, Tracking, and Locating Devices Computer/Electronic/Mechanical Systems Rapid Prototyping and Development Technologies Pyrotechnic and Explosive Systems

C.3.2.2 The Contractor shall prepare reports or presentations based on analysis and findings with recommendations of specific application to tactical and non-tactical systems for task C.3.2.1 (CDRL A002, CDRL A006). The Contractor shall provide source documentation for reports.

C.3.3 Embedded and Real-Time Systems Research, Design, Development, Test, and Evaluation

C.3.3.1 The Contractor shall apply engineering disciplines to support the development of tools, methodologies, and analyses that are used to characterize, monitor, protect, and affect embedded systems, mobile and wireless devices, computer networks, isolated computers, and electronic devices. These networks and devices include both commercial and military systems.

C.3.3.2 The Contractor shall support develop tools and methodologies to characterize, reverse engineer, design and develop, and affect existing systems such as: industrial control systems, programmable logic controllers, production control systems, avionics and flight systems, ground vehicles and components, marine vehicles and components, satellite and ground-station control systems, payload interface and control, mission operations, ground command & telemetry, launch and early operations systems, tactical and combat system networks, and other embedded systems.

The Contractor shall provide system engineering support to characterize, analyze, and assess critical capabilities, needs, and risks and provide potential solutions to mitigate those risks.

C.3.3.3 The Contractor shall prepare reports or presentations based on analysis and findings with recommendations of specific application to tactical and non-tactical systems for tasks C.3.3.1 and C.3.3.2 (CDRL A002, CDRL A006).

C.3.4 Radio Frequency (RF) Sensors, Communications Systems, and Targeting Tracking and Locating (TTL) Technology Research, Design, Development, Fabrication, Test, and Evaluation

C.3.4.1 The Contractor shall support the research, design, development, fabrication, testing, and evaluation of radio frequency (RF) devices and technologies used for sensing, collection, communication, and tracking to meet stated or projected mission requirements. Sensor systems include commercial or military Signals Intelligence (SIGINT), Measurement and Signature Intelligence (MASINT), Imagery Intelligence (IMINT), or Acoustical Intelligence (ACINT) systems at all frequency bands, and may include antennas, RF distribution, receiver systems, data recording, satellite / RF data links, and signal analysis equipment.

C.3.4.2 The Contractor shall support the research, design, development, fabrication, testing, and evaluation of communication systems used for one-way or two-way communications that may include such requirements as communication in austere or disadvantaged communication environments, customized signal parameters, encryption, low power transmission, very low latency, global or long-range communication, and special communications using existing military RF systems. The systems may be for SATCOM, direct line of sight, or over the horizon. The systems may also have special packaging requirements such as low profile packaging, high system reliability, very long service life, or survivability in harsh environmental conditions.

C.3.4.3 The Contractor shall provide research, design, development, test, and analysis documentation to include analysis reports, build to print engineering documentation (technical data packages), test plans, and test reports and data for tasks C.3.4.1 and C.3.4.2 (CDRL A006, CDRL A007, CDRL A008, CDRL A00B).

C.3.5 Electronic Hardware and Software Research, Design, Development, Fabrication, Test, and Evaluation

C.3.5.1 The Contractor shall design, develop, fabricate, test, and evaluate electronic hardware and software for both tactical and non-tactical systems. The Contractor shall perform design and development of both hardware and software. The Contractor shall apply engineering and scientific disciplines to perform technical analysis, to support development of or selection of hardware and computer software, or to perform modifications to existing hardware and software for systems, test facilities, or training facilities. The Contractor shall provide maintenance for developed hardware and software systems.

C.3.5.2 The Contractor shall procure, assemble and test electronic components per Government specifications and requirements. This may include the connection of multiple Commercial Off the Shelf (COTS) and custom components in a specified physical configuration and any associated cabling or other interface features.

C.3.5.3 The Contractor shall perform software engineering and provide programming support for software implementation in systems, sub-systems, and components. The Contractor shall plan, design, code, test, integrate, and deliver algorithms, software, and computer programs, including firmware. The Contractor shall provide configuration management expertise and shall produce technical documentation and support materials to be used in preparing specifications for selected capabilities. The Contractor shall perform software modeling. (CDRL A00A).

C.3.5.4 The Contractor shall prepare technical reports or presentations based on analysis of hardware and software and the source code for developed or modified software or firmware (CDRL A006, CDRL A00A). The Contractor shall provide configuration management expertise and recommendations. The Contractor shall produce technical documentation and support materials (CDRL A006). The Contractor shall provide technical data packages of the designed packaging, and shall provide technical consultation and documentation as required (CDRL A00B).

C.3.6 Electronic Printed Circuit Board Development

C.3.6.1 The Contractor shall be required to provide design, fabrication, population, and testing of printed circuit boards. The Government may provide the circuit board design, or the Contractor may be required to develop the design based on requirements provided by the Government. The Contractor shall provide feedback on designs provided by the Government. If the Contractor executes the design, the Contractor shall provide drawing packages to the Government for each circuit board designed and built (CDRL A00F). The Contractor shall be responsible for the circuit board fabrication, testing the PCB, procuring of components, assembling the components on the circuit board, testing of the assembled circuit boards, and delivery.

C.3.6.2 The Contractor shall provide the design package, written feedback, test results and product documentation for task C.3.6.1 (CDRL A008, CDRL A006, CDRL A00F).

C.3.7 Mechanical and Electro-Mechanical Research, Design, Development, Fabrication, Test, and Evaluation

C.3.7.1 The Contractor shall design, develop, fabricate, test, and evaluate mechanical and electro-mechanical systems based on design information provided by the Government. The Contractor shall fabricate mechanical parts and assemblies per Government design and specification to support the research, development, test, evaluation and fielding of asymmetric warfare systems. Additionally the Contractor shall perform technical consulting regarding the tools, methods, and materials needed to develop specific parts with a desired appearance and physical attributes.

This shall include material selection, processing consultation that includes machining techniques, finishing, material treatment processes, and other special purpose packaging.

C.3.7.2 The Contractor shall provide technical data packages, test reports and analyses, and presentations of findings for task C.3.7.1 (CDRL A002, CDRL A006, CDRL A00B).

C.3.8 Materials Research, Development, Test, and Analysis

C.3.8.1 The Contractor shall conduct research, development, test, and analysis of a wide variety of materials and develop formulas for materials. Material science research areas include environmental effects on materials, accelerated aging, reactive materials development and evaluation, synthesis and analysis of macro porous molecular absorbents, synthesis and characterization of gel forming compounds, physical alloying as a route to high performance materials, applications exploiting electrical properties of carbon nanotubes, electrical and electronic packaging and conformal coatings for harsh environmental conditions. Analysis and characterization may require analysis using Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC), Gas Chromatography Mass Spectroscopy (GC/MS) and other analytical techniques to identify the specific composition of materials.

C.3.8.2 The Contractor shall conduct research, development, test, and analysis of batteries, including methods to develop batteries to meet size and weight specifications, extend performance of batteries, and ensure manufacturability and analyze various battery materials, and reduce environmental stresses impact on battery performance.

C.3.8.3 The Contractor shall provide technical data packages, test reports and analyses, and presentations of findings for task C.3.8.1 (CDRL A002, CDRL A006, CDRL A00B).

C.3.9 Pyrotechnics, Explosives, and Anti-Materiel Research, Design, Development, Integration, Test, and Evaluation

C.3.9.1 The Contractor shall perform research, design, development, integration, test, and evaluation of advanced explosives, propellants, pyrotechnics, thermites, chemical formulations, explosives, electromagnetic pulse, and high-powered microwave effects applied for the purpose of destruction or disruption of equipment including but not limited to vehicles, facilities, weapons, or supplies.

C.3.9.2 The Contractor shall perform laboratory formulation, perform laboratory and field-testing and evaluation, develop material specifications and production processes, develop application procedures, and perform risk, safety, and environmental impact analysis. Additionally, the Contractor shall quantify each anti-material capability for:

precision, duration and span of effect, reversibility, repeatability, selectivity, and potential weaponization.

C.3.9.3 The Contractor shall be engaged in the development, manufacturing, handling, storage, transportation (on/offsite), processing, testing of explosives, and assemblies containing explosives. The Contractor shall have procedures for operations involving explosives and ensure the safe management of such operations is established.

C.3.9.4 The Contractor shall support Weapon System Explosive Safety Review Board (WSESRB), Human Effects, and Legal Reviews. The Contractor shall also review Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) methods and methodology for selected munitions and ordnance developed.

C.3.9.5 The Contractor shall use computer simulations to predict blast and propagation of explosives. The Contractor shall assist the Government in the analytical and numerical analysis of these explosive blasts and propagation, structural response, and debris patterns.

C.3.9.6 The Contractor shall provide technical drawing and data packages, test reports and analyses, and presentations of findings for tasks C.3.9.1 through C.3.9.5 (CDRL A002, CDRL A006, CDRL A008, CDRL A00B).

C.3.10 Systems Integration, Test, and Evaluation

C.3.10.1 The Contractor shall conduct and document the results of laboratory, developmental, integration, and field-testing performed to evaluate system performance as compared to documented requirements and objectives (CDRL A008). Testing may be in accordance with established military (MIL-STD) or commercial/industry standards.

C.3.10.2 The Contractor shall perform developmental testing and analytical test and data analysis for selected technologies, prototyped capabilities, and related systems that require qualification. The Contractor shall develop system and component test plans, develop test data collection and analysis plans, and coordinate and acquire range access and test assets to meet qualification and certification requirements (CDRL A007). The Contractor shall conduct system testing and evaluation that is required to certify systems for military service introduction and fielding. The Contractor shall conduct laboratory testing of components and deployment of systems in controlled, instrumented environments to provide data to satisfy human effects, environmental, safety, and logistics provisions for system introduction and fielding.

C.3.10.3 The Contractor shall develop and assist in the conduct of operational tests to measure effectiveness. This effort shall include systems integration and testing, site integration, test simulation and emulation, and test documentation. The Contractor shall develop test plans, data recording, event reconstruction, data analysis and final report documentation of test results (CDRL A007, CDRL A008, CDRL A006). The Contractor shall coordinate across multiple Government laboratories and activities as required to conduct testing.

C.3.10.4 The Contractor shall provide and/or coordinate use of unique targeted equipment and associated interface hardware, software and operators or technicians needed to operate this equipment. This includes the provisioning of all jigs, mounts, configurations, and mock-ups to operate this equipment and obtain characterization measurements.

C.3.10.5 The Contractor shall possess the resources and capabilities that will assist the Government in the following areas: test and experimentation planning and execution, high-speed, standard video and digital photography for qualitative analysis, data extraction/collection and storage, and post test data analysis and reporting.

C.3.11 Configuration Management, Data management, and Documentation

C.3.11.1 The Contractor shall provide automated data management and configuration management services. The Contractor shall prepare configuration management plans (CDRL A00D). The Contractor shall produce technical documentation, services, and support materials to be used in preparing specifications for components and devices, as well as tracking the life-cycle supportability of selected capabilities (CDRL A006). The Contractor shall provide all configuration management data maintained for the system or device (CDRL A00H).

C.3.11.2 The Contractor shall support the development and management of engineering documentation. The Contractor shall develop documentation including build to print packages (technical data packages), notices of revision, engineering change proposals (ECP), drawings, repairs, and configuration changes throughout the life cycle for the items (CDRL A00B, CDRL A00C, CDRL A00G). The Contractor shall develop documentation for total logistics support, life-cycle strategies, provisioning, spares and repair parts, system support requirements, lifetime buy, acquisition strategies, and end of life strategies (CDRL A006).

C.3.12 Production and Quality Assurance

C.3.12.1 The Contractor shall use Government provided production documentation to review manufacturing capabilities and facilities utilized in prototype fabrication for feasibility to accomplish small to large-scale production. The Contractor shall develop low-rate and full-rate production procedures and processes, and conduct production for electronic hardware and software based systems, mechanical systems, and electro-mechanical systems.

C.3.12.2 The Contractor shall perform quality assurance and quality management in support of production. Quality assurance activities shall include the use of techniques for planning, reviewing, and measuring processes and products to ensure that they are acceptable to the Government. The Contractor shall develop a Quality Assurance Program Plan (CDRL A00E). Quality management activities shall be used to provide adequate confidence that processes are established and continuously improved in order to produce products that meet specifications and are fit for use per the Government stated requirements. The Contractor shall perform quality assessments to evaluate the quality of products throughout the development life cycle and evaluate the robustness of the processes by which products were developed (CDRL A006).

C.3.13 Documentation and Rights

C.3.13.1 The Contractor shall not use any pre-existing or privately developed software code to develop anything under this contract unless given Government permission. If the Contractor proposes to deliver code or software with less than Government purpose rights, the Contractor shall be prepared to negotiate in good faith on those rights. For all hardware and software developed under this contract, the Contractor shall develop the technology or third party evolutionary development of the technology is achievable if deemed feasible by DOD (CDRL A00A, CDRL A00B).

C.3.14 Contract Management

C.3.14.1 Progress Report The contractor shall submit a Contracting Officer’s Management Report. (CDRL A001)

C.3.14.2 In Progress Reviews (IPR) The Contractor shall participate in both formal and informal In Progress Reviews (IPRs) of work being performed.

IPRs may be conducted at the overall Contract level, Delivery Order level, or for specific projects/work areas.

Reviews will be scheduled by the Government. An initial formal IPR is planned within 60 days of the contract award date and will follow the agenda agreed to by the Contracting Officer representative (COR). Subsequent formal IPRs shall be held approximately every 90 days thereafter unless waived by the Government. The IPRs shall be conducted at the Contractor’s facility or the Government’s facility as directed by the Government. At the time the review is scheduled, the Government will communicate the specific purpose of the review and advise the Contractor as to the desired content of the presentation. (CDRL A002)

C.4 MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS

Offerors must meet all mandatory requirements at time of proposal submission. In addition, mandatory requirements must be maintained throughout the life of the contract. The mandatory requirements are as follows:

Requirement 1: Facility Security Clearance:

The contractor’s primary facility for supporting this contract is required to have a facility clearance of TOP SECRET and must be cleared at the SECRET level for both information processing and storage.

Requirement 2: Personnel Security Clearances:

All personnel providing technical support under this requirement must possess clearances at the SECRET level or higher. The Engineering Program Manager must possess a clearance at the TOP SECRET level with SCI eligibility.

Interim clearances are acceptable for all clearance levels except the Engineering Program Manager.

C.5 OTHER DIRECT COSTS

During the performance of this contract the Contractor will have to travel and procure material and consumables to perform the tasking of the statement of work. Upon completion of the period of performance, all materials associated with this contract that were purchased by the Contractor and not depleted during the performance of the contract shall become the property of the Government. The Contractor shall transfer all materials not depleted to the COR. Material should be delivered to Building 125, Central Receiving with a completed form DD250. Paragraph C.6.3 defines reporting requirements related to Contractor Acquired Property.

C.5.1 Travel

The Contractor shall be required to travel in performance of this contract. The numbers of trips and types of personnel traveling shall be limited to the minimum required to accomplish work requirements and shall be requested of and authorized in advance by the COR in writing or by electronic email. All requests must show the appropriate order number, the number or people traveling, the number of days for the trip, the reason for the travel, an estimated cost (with G&A separate) and any high cost or unusual costs expected. The Contractor is not authorized to perform any travel that is not in conjunction with this effort. All travel shall be conducted in accordance with FAR 31.205-46 Travel Costs.

Representative travel locations include:

Dahlgren, VA Washington, DC Indian Head, MD

The Contractor shall submit trip reports following any travel under this effort. (CDRL A004)

C.5.2 Direct Charge of Materials

C.5.2.1 The term “materials” includes supplies, parts, equipment, hardware, and Information Technology (IT) resources including hardware, services, and software. During the performance of this contract, it will be necessary for the Contractor to procure materials to respond to the mission requirements listed in the Statement of Work (SOW). Material costs shall be proposed in each individual Delivery Order proposal. Any material provided by the Contractor is subject to the requirements of the FAR, DFARS, and the applicable Department of Navy regulations and instructions. Charges related to material costs may include General and Administrative (G&A) expenses, but shall not include fee or profit.

C.5.2.2 The Government may identify Not to Exceed (NTE) ODC Material Costs for individual delivery orders issued under this effort. Where identified, the NTE material costs provide the maximum allowable cost of materials and shipping for that order.

C.5.2.3 The Contractor shall be responsible for providing a complete price or costs analysis of associated material costs. This analysis will thoroughly support a determination that the prices are fair and reasonable and how that conclusion was made. Proposal analysis guidelines in FAR 15.404 outline acceptable procedures that can be used to evaluate these prices/costs. The Contractor shall not enter into any binding agreements with suppliers until the Government has reviewed and concurred with this analysis. The analysis will be submitted electronically to the COR for review and approval, unless already provided as part of the Delivery Order cost proposal.

C.5.2.4 Other items related to Program Support materials needs should be identified in the initial proposal as being a direct charge or as being covered under indirect rates. All such direct charge ODCs shall be fully supported in the initial proposal and must be determined fair and reasonable.

C.6 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED EQUIPMENT, INFORMATION, AND MATERIALS

C.6.1 Government Furnished Property

(a) GFP may be issued under this Delivery Order.

(b) The Contractor shall maintain and report the inventory of GFP (CDRL A00J) issued under this Delivery Order.

(c) The GFP Inventory Log shall identify: Other Plant Equipment (OPE)/Special Test Equipment (STE), TAG Number (Plant Account Number), Contractor sighting, date sighted, sighted location, disposition, serial number.

(d) The specific format shall be pre-approved by the COR and Contracting Officer prior to the first submission.

C.6.2 Government Furnished Material

(a) The Contractor may be issued consumable Government Furnished Material (GFM) under this Delivery Order.

(b) The Contractor shall maintain a GFM Inventory/Usage Log (CDRL A00K) issued under this Delivery Order.

(c) The GFM Inventory/Usage Log shall identify: item description (noun name), National Stock Number (NSN), part number, unit, quantity on hand, unit cost, total cost, location, date last issued, date inventoried, high and low quantity on hand levels.

(d) The specific format shall be pre-approved by the COR and Contracting Officer prior to the first submission.

C.6.3 Contractor Acquired Property

(a) Contractor Acquired Property (CAP) may be procured by the Contractor as tasking demands in accordance with C.5.2.

(b) The Contractor shall maintain and report the inventory of CAP (CDRL A00J) acquired.

(c) The Property Control Report shall identify the following: CLIN, Item Description, Type Designation, NSN, PIN, Quantity, Unit of Measure, Serial Number (UII), Original Unit Acquisition Cost, and the date placed in service by the Contractor.

(d) The specific format shall be pre-approved by the COR and Contracting Officer prior to the first submission.

C.7 SECURITY

C.7.1 All personnel providing technical support under this requirement must possess clearances at the SECRET level or higher. The Engineering Program Manager must possess a clearance at the TOP SECRET level with SCI eligibility. Interim clearances are acceptable for all clearance levels except the Engineering Program Manager. The Contractor will have access to information and compartments with a TOP SECRET / SCI classification. All deliverables associated with this contract are unclassified unless otherwise specified. Access to classified spaces and material and generation of classified material shall be in accordance with the attached DD Form 254. The Department of Defense Contract Security Classification Specification (DD Form 254) provides the security classification requirements for this IDIQ contract. The Contractor shall obtain facility and personnel security clearances as required by the Department of Industrial Security Program prior to starting to work on tasks requiring clearances. Access to classified spaces and material and generation of classified material shall be in accordance with the NISPOM and the NSWCDD Command Security Manual. Some work accomplished under this contract will be classified up to the level of TOP SECRET. The Contractor shall maintain the capability to store information up to and including SECRET. All data generated under this contract shall be classified in accordance with the guidance in the NISPOM and the NSWCDD Command Security Manual. The Contractor must comply with guidelines specified on the DD254. All deliverables associated with this IDIQ contract will be non-SCI.

C.7.2 The Contractor shall require access to Communications Security (COMSEC) information and a COMSEC account in order to use crypto keying material. The Contractor shall require access to the Defense Courier Service to transfer crypto keying material. Access to Non-SCI intelligence is needed in order to utilize intelligence documents related to perform studies and analyses in accordance with the SOW. Access to SCI (SI/TK/HCS/G) material is required to access SCI (SI/TK/HCS/G) documents to perform studies and analysis and to attend meetings in SCIF spaces. All SCI work will be performed at NSWC Dahlgren Division, Dahlgren, VA. The Contractor shall be required to receive and generate classified material at their facility to support technology analysis. The Contractor shall also be required to fabricate and store classified hardware at their facility in support of SOW paragraph 3.3, 3.4, and 3.5. The contractor shall require access to SIPRNET. Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) (formerly For Official Use Only (FOUO) and Personally Identifiable Information (PII)) generated and/or provided under this contract shall be safeguarded and marked as specified in DODI 5200.48, Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), March 6, 2020.

C.7.3 Facility Clearance: The Contractor shall possess and maintain a TOP SECRET facility clearance as verified within the Industrial Security Facility Database.

C.7.4 Physical Security: The Contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding all Government information or property provided for Contractor use. At the end of each work period, Government information, facilities, equipment and materials shall be secured as specified by the NISPOM and the NSWCDD Command Security Manual. SECRET storage is required at the Contractor’s facility in order to meet requirements of receiving and generating classified material in accordance with this contract.

C.7.5 Electronic Spillages (ES) are unacceptable and pose a risk to national security. An electronic spillage is defined as classified data placed on an Information System (IS), media or hardcopy document possessing insufficient security controls to protect the data at the required classification level, thus posing a risk to national security (e.g., Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) onto collateral, Secret onto Unclassified, etc). The

Contractor’s performance as it relates to ES will be evaluated by the Government. ES reflects on the overall security posture of NSWCDD and a lack of attention to detail with regard to the handling of classified information of IS security discipline and will be reflected in the Contractor's performance rating. In the event that a Contractor is determined to be responsible for an ES, all direct and indirect costs incurred by the Government for ES remediation will be charged to the Contractor.

C.7.6 NSWCDD Security will continue to be responsible for the corrective action plan in accordance with the security guidance reflected on the DOD Contract Security Classification Specification - DD254. NSWCDD Security will identify the Contractor facility and contract number associated with all electronic spillages during the investigation that involve Contractor support. NSWCDD Security will notify the Contracts Division with the Contractor facility name and contract number, incident specifics and associated costs for clean-up. The Contracting Officer will be responsible to work with the Contractor Facility to capture the costs incurred during the spillage clean up. The Contractor is also responsible for taking Information Security Awareness training annually, via their Facility Security Officer (FSO), as part of the mandatory training requirements. If a spillage occurs additional training will be required to prevent recurrence.

C.7.7 Portable Electronic Devices (PEDs)

C.7.7.1 Non-government and/or personally owned portable electronic devices (PEDs) are prohibited in all NSWCDD buildings with the exception of personally owned cell phones which are authorized for use in spaces up to and including Controlled Access Areas. The Contractor shall ensure the onsite personnel remain compliant with this PED policy. NSWCDD instruction defines PEDs as the following: any electronic device designed to be easily transported, with the capability to store, record, receive or transmit text, images, video, or audio data in any format via any transmission medium.