W15QKN-23-R-0089-Amendment 0005 - Final - 11DEC2023.pdf

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT 1. Contract ID Code Page Of

2. Amendment/Modification No.

3. Effective Date

4. Requisition/Purchase Req No.

5. Project No. (If applicable)

6. Issued By Code 7. Administered By (If other than Item 6) Code

8. Name And Address Of Contractor (No., Street, City, County, State and Zip Code)

9A. Amendment Of Solicitation No.

9B. Dated (See Item 11)

10A. Modification Of Contract/Order No.

10B. Dated (See Item 13) Code Facility Code

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers is extended, is not extended.

Offers must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended by one of the following methods:

(a) By completing items 8 and 15, and returning ____________ copies of the amendments: (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted; or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

12. Accounting And Appropriation Data (If required)

13. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS

It Modifies The Contract/Order No. As Described In Item 14.

A. This Change Order is Issued Pursuant To: The Changes Set Forth In Item 14 Are Made In

The Contract/Order No. In Item 10A.

B. The Above Numbered Contract/Order Is Modified To Reflect The Administrative Changes (such as changes in paying office, appropriation data, etc.) Set

Forth In Item 14, Pursuant To The Authority of FAR 43.103(b).

C. This Supplemental Agreement Is Entered Into Pursuant To Authority Of:

D. Other (Specify type of modification and authority)

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, is required to sign this document and return _______________ copies to the Issuing Office.

14. Description Of Amendment/Modification (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15A. Name And Title Of Signer (Type or print)

16A. Name And Title Of Contracting Officer (Type or print)

15B. Contractor/Offeror 15C. Date Signed 16B. United States Of America 16C. Date Signed

By (Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer)

NSN 7540-01-152-8070

PREVIOUS EDITIONS UNUSABLE

30-105-02 STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 10-83)

Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

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Firm Fixed Price

0005 2023DEC11

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ARMY CONTRACTING COMMAND - NJ

PICATINNY ARSENAL, NJ 07806-5000

BLAKE ISAKSON

EMAIL: BLAKE.R.ISAKSON.CIV@ARMY.MIL

W15QKN-23-R-0089

2023SEP19

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/SIGNED/

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SECTION A - SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Buyer Name: BLAKE ISAKSON

Buyer Office Symbol/Telephone Number: CCNJ-ET/(973)724-4825

Type of Contract 1: Firm Fixed Price

Kind of Contract: Supply Contracts and Priced Orders

*** End of Narrative A0000 ***

1. The purpose of Amendment 0005 to Solicitation W15QKN-23-R-0089 is for the following:

a. Amend IAM RFP Questions from Industry Final 20-NOV-2023 Amendment 0004: Responses #80 to #81 are being included.

b. Amend Section L, (iv) VOLUME IV Small Business Participation, paragraph (2). Reference, D.5.b.v, removed and replaced with the following instructions in Section L of Amendment 0005 to Solicitation W15QKN-23-R-0089. For the purpose of evaluating Small Business

Participation, the total contract price is determined by multiplying the unit price for each item times the maximum quantity for each

CLIN and calculating the sum of these numbers.

2. All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

*** END OF NARRATIVE A0006 ***

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SECTION L - INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS, AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS

A. PROPOSAL SUBMISSION________________________

Offerors shall provide information by addressing each Factor/Subfactor in the format and sequence identified in the solicitation. The

Offerors must provide information in sufficient detail to allow the Government to make a best value assessment of the Offerors capability to support the proposed response to the evaluation criteria. Proposals that do not contain the information requested in the solicitation risk being determined unacceptable by the Government. The Government will not assume the Offeror possesses any capability, understanding, or commitment not specified in the proposal. The proposal must not merely repeat the solicitation requirements, but rather must provide convincing documentary evidence in support of conclusive statements of how contract requirements will be met.

Proposals shall be valid through 365 days from the date of receipt of valid proposal.

All questions concerning this procurement, either technical or contractual must be submitted in writing to the Contracting Officer. No direct discussion between the technical representative and a prospective Offeror shall be conducted. Questions and proposals shall be submitted to the following points of contact:

Army Contracting Command New Jersey

ACC-NJ- ET, Bldg. 9

ATTN: Erick Martins, PCO, Blake R. Isakson, Contract Specialist

Telephone: (973)724-5256, (973) 724-4825

Picatinny Arsenal, NJ 07806-5000

E-mail: erick.d.martins.civ@army.mil

E-mail: blake.r.isakson.civ@army.mil

1. PROPOSAL SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS____________________________________

a. Electronic copies of each volume shall be submitted through the Solicitation Module of the Procurement Integrated Enterprise

Environment (PIEE) suite at https://piee.eb.mil/ . Proposals submitted by mail or hand-carried will not be evaluated. Proposals sent through proprietary or third party File Transfer Protocol (FTP) sites or DoD SAFE will not be retrieved. It is the responsibility of the Offeror to confirm receipt of proposals. All proposals received after the exact time specified for receipt shall be treated as late submissions and will not be considered except under facts and circumstances allowed by the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR).

For instructions on how to post an offer, please refer to the Posting Offer demo: https://pieetraining.eb.mil/wbt/sol/Posting_Offer.pdf

b. It is the Offerors responsibility to obtain written confirmation of receipt of all electronic files of the full proposal by the

ACC-NJ Contracting office. In the event that the Solicitation Module is down, the alternate method for proposal submission is via email to: erick.d.martins.civ@army.mil ONLY. The Offeror must obtain prior approval from the Contracting Officer to use the alternate submission method.

c. Offerors are responsible for ensuring electronic copies are virus-free and shall run an anti-virus scan before submission.

Electronic copies of each volume shall be compatible with the following software products: Adobe Acrobat Reader 11 and Microsoft Office

Suite 2016. Narrative portions of the proposal shall be in Adobe Acrobat portable document file (pdf) searchable text format. The

Offeror shall not embed sound or video (e.g., MPEG) files into the proposal files. Electronic files shall be clearly identified for each volume, section, and item. Each volume shall be submitted electronically to the Contracting Officer and Contract Specialist via PIEE at https://piee.eb.mil . Any portion of the proposal that is changed (as a result of discussions or proposal revisions) should be annotated and dated. Each volume shall begin at the top of a page and be clearly labeled with its Title and a copy number (e.g., copy 1 of 5).

d. Each paragraph should be single spaced, and shall be separated by at least one blank line. A standard, 12-point minimum font size applies. Arial or New Times Roman fonts are required. Tables and illustrations may use a reduced font size no less than 8-point and may be produced in landscape mode.

e. The following volumes of material shall be submitted:

| Volume | Title | Digital Copies | Maximum Pages |

| I | Technical | 2 | 50 |

| II | Data Rights | 2 | No page limit |

| III | Past Performance | 2 | 25 |

| IV | Small Business Participation | 2 | 25 |

| Volume | Price | 2 | No page limit |

| VI | Solicitation, Offer and Award Documents, and Certifications / Representations | 2 | No page limit |

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Each volume shall be as brief as possible, consistent with complete submission. Pages that exceed the required page limitations will not be evaluated. Additional pages over the maximum allowed will be removed or not read and will not be evaluated by the Government.

The page count will be made by counting the pages from left to right, consecutively. Pages that exceed the page limitation will not be evaluated. Each paragraph shall be separated by at least one blank line. Annexes, documentation and attachments that are submitted by the Offeror, which are not required as part of the RFP, will count against the page limitations. If pages are printed on both sides, each side will count as a separate page.

The following will not count against page limitations: volume title pages, table of contents pages, cross-referencing pages, indices, acronym lists and page dividers (used to separate proposal sections), test reports, test data, test photos, drawings, design drawings, Manufacturing Plan (with U.S. LAP Transition Plan, if applicable), Management Plan, Quality Assurance Plan, Supply Chain Risk Management

(SCRM) Plan, Integrated Master Schedule/Integrated Master Plan (IMS/IMP), Work Breakout Schedule (WBS), and Attachment 0004 - XM919 IAM _________________________________

P-Specification Compliance Matrix - Ammendment 0002. Pages should not exceed 8-1/2 inches in width by 11 inches in length; foldout may_____________________________________________________ be used, with each fold counted as one additional page. The font used shall not be less than 10 point.

2. PROPOSAL FILES__________________

a. Format. The submission shall be clearly indexed and logically assembled. Each volume shall be clearly identified and shall begin at the top of a page. All pages of each volume shall be appropriately numbered and identified by the complete company name, date and

RFP number in the header and/or footer. A Table of Contents should be created using the Table of Content feature in MS Word. All proposal volumes shall be marked with the appropriate Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) markings. MS Word (doc) files shall use the following page setup parameters:

Margins Top, Bottom, Left, Right 1

Gutter 0

From Edge Header, Footer 0.5

Page Size, Width 8.5

Page Size, Height 11

The following additional restrictions apply:

b. File Packaging. All of the proposal files shall be compressed (zipped) into one file entitled proposal zip using WinZip version

6.2 or later, or as separate uploads in their native format, i.e., doc, xls, ppt, etc. Files shall be in read-only format, using PDF files. All price breakdown information to aide in the cost/price evaluation shall be submitted in Microsoft Office Excel Read/Write format and viewable in Microsoft Excel 2016. **Please note Self extracting exe files are not acceptable.

c. Content Requirement. All information shall be confined to the appropriate file. The Offeror shall confine submissions to essential matters, sufficient to define the proposal in a concise manner, to permit a complete and accurate evaluation of each proposal.

Each file of the proposal shall consist of a Table of Contents, Summary Section, and the Narrative discussion. The Summary Section shall contain a brief abstract of the file. Proprietary information shall be clearly marked. The following shall be included in the

Narrative discussion:

(i) VOLUME I Technical. The volume shall be organized into the following sections:_____________________________________________________________________________________

(1) Subfactor 1: XM919 IAM Performance. This Subfactor evaluates the Offerors XM919 IAM tactical performance. The Offeror shall_______________________________________ provide substantiated performance data for its proposed XM919 IAM solution establishing the extent to which it meets or exceeds the requirements for the XM919 IAM tactical performance against the target sets and requirements outlined in the RFP including Attachment ___________

0005 - XM919 IAM Performance Specification. The Offer shall complete Attachment 0004 - XM919 IAM Performance Specification Compliance___________________________________________

Matrix with proposal data reference location annotated in Column I. Substantiating data shall be complete, specific, and relevant to the specific performance levels achieved by the Offerors XM919 IAM solution. If the substantiating data for one requirement is the same as data cited for another requirement, the offeror must reference the provided data location in Column I and not provide a duplicate dataset. The Offeror shall cite specific details and provide evidence which demonstrates how the XM919 IAM tactical performance is achieved. The Offeror shall provide data to substantiate all statements about meeting or exceeding the performance requirements.

Substantiating data may include, but is not limited to, test plans with test set up criteria, test standards, test reports, test data

(Government/third party/Offeror), test photos, target construction information, data, assessments, drawings/illustrations, manufacturers specification sheets, modeling and simulation data, safety confirmations, material release information, analytical support, design documentation and/or rationale demonstrating that the extent to which the proposed XM919 IAM solution meets or exceeds requirements.

(2) Subfactor 2: Manufacturing Plan. This subfactor evaluates the Offerors Manufacturing Plan. The Offeror shall provide a detailed______________________________________

Manufacturing Plan for the production and testing of the XM919 IAM tactical solution to meet the requirements of the RFP. The Plan shall include details for major/key subcontractors. Major/key subcontractors are defined as those that will be providing critical hardware, or process, or whose subcontract is for more than 25% of the proposed price. The Offeror shall provide a detailed TRL Assessment of its

XM919 IAM solution, IAW Attachment 0006 - Government Accounting Office (GAO) Technology Readiness Assessment (TRA) Guide, and a

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Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRL) Assessment of its XM919 IAM solution IAW Attachment 0007 - DoD Manufacturing Readiness Assessment

Deskbook to meet the requirements of the RFP for production. The evaluation will emphasize the following Key Points:

KEY POINT #1: The Offeror shall detail the manufacturing process and process map for the XM919 IAM solution to include the steps_____________ required for its manufacture, assembly, inspection, test, marking and packaging as well as the sequence of operations for all major assemblies, subassemblies, and parts in order to meet the requirement of the RFP. The Offeror shall provide information on the elements that the Offeror intends to subcontract or purchase as materials/parts. If the Offeror is required to transition LAP to the U.S., the offeror will provide a detailed transition plan (activities and timelines) to move and conduct LAP activities to the U.S. and the verification methods (i.e., updated SCRM Plan if applicable) to ensure readiness for LAP activities prior to the start of year three

(3).

KEY POINT #2: The Offeror shall provide details on the prime and major/key subcontractor facilities, manufacturing equipment,_____________ inspection equipment, test equipment, and tooling to meet or exceed the solicitation requirements for production rates, quality requirements, and schedule. This shall include facilities and equipment that are not currently owned or leased by the Offeror and the

Offerors plans for obtaining the facilities and equipment.

KEY POINT #3: The Offeror shall provide their understanding of all critical and special process areas and associated process controls_____________ and equipment maintenance plans which will be utilized in the production of the XM919 IAM solution.

KEY POINT #4: The Offeror shall conduct TRA, at a minimum, on the following TRA elements: program concepts, technology requirements,_____________ and demonstrated technology capabilities to determine technological maturity. The TRA shall be supported by assessment results IAW

Attachment 0006.

KEY POINT #5: The Offeror shall provide a detailed assessment of the Offerors current MRL for producing the XM919 IAM using the MRL_____________ definitions found in Attachment 0007. The results of this assessment shall be described in the proposal along with the assessment methodology that the Offeror used. The Offeror shall include adequate detail for the Government to substantiate its claims. The Offeror shall clearly document how MRL 8 or higher has been demonstratively achieved. The assessment shall be conducted, at a minimum, on the following MRL Threads as described in Attachment 0007.

A: Technology and Industrial Base

A.1: Industrial Base

A.2: Manufacturing Technology Development

B: Design

D: Materials.

D.1: Materials Maturity

D.2: Materials Availability

E: Process Capability and Control Thread

E.2: Manufacturing Process Maturity

E.3: Process Yields and Rates

F: Quality

F.1: Quality Management

G: Manufacturing Workforce

H: Facilities

(3) Subfactor 3: Management Plan. This sub-factor evaluates the Offerors Management Plan. The Offeror shall provide a Management Plan_________________________________ with details on how the manufacturing of the XM919 IAM will meet the RFP requirements. The evaluation will emphasize the following Key

Points:

KEY POINT #1: The Offerors proposal shall include a detailed SCRM Plan. The SCRM plan shall detail supply chain framework to show_____________ management/control of critical material supply, risk assessment associated with obtaining required critical materials, risk mitigation plans, vendor and sub-vendor interface and deliverables identify all critical materials. The SCRM Plan shall lay out the supply chain risk management approach to address materials and supply sources rated as high risk. The plan shall include alternative sources of supply, time to achieve supply from new sources, and any qualification required to incorporate the new source. The plan shall address all non NTIB (National Technology Industrial Base) sources and the location of the manufacturing process facilities to be evaluated. The

SCRM Plan shall account for and sufficiently mitigate supply chain process risks, threats and vulnerability to the production. The SCRM plan shall show how the approach can be successfully implemented and actively maintained during the contract period to meet the requirements of the RFP.

KEY POINT #2: An Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) showing the schedule of events from contract award through production to final_____________ delivery. Include a breakdown of the XM919 IAM in substantial detail showing specific piece-parts, sub-assemblies and components required. The Offeror shall discuss parts and assemblies that have lead times in excess of 120 days. The Offeror shall provide a critical path and schedule data for major/key subcontractors.

KEY POINT #3: The Offeror shall provide a description of the Configuration Management System that would be used for the XM919 IAM._____________

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This shall include a description of how engineering changes, and variances to drawings and specifications are processed, reviewed, and acted upon. The Configuration Management Organization shall also be described as well as how configuration changes are accomplished and controlled at the subcontractor level.

Key Point #4: The Offeror shall provide the approach to managing subcontractors, vendors, and suppliers. The Offer apporach plan shall_____________ include projected business arrangements, work share, direct lines of authority and communication, interdivisional transfers, teaming arrangements or other supplied efforts as applicable. The Offerors proposal shall show projected business arrangements, work share, direct lines of authority and communication.

(4) Subfactor 4: Quality Assurance Plan. This subfactor evaluates the Offerors Quality Assurance Plan. The Offeror, which includes________________________________________ major/key subcontractors, shall provide a Quality Assurance Plan enabling the Government to evaluate the Offerors comprehension of the requirements of the RFP. Proposed plan shall demonstrate requisite knowledge and experience to support a contract for full rate production. The submission shall include the quality system compliance/certification status, and a description of the current or planned programs that will be in place for the production of the XM919 IAM to include lot traceability and vendor/subcontractor oversight. The submission shall include a description of inspection processes to include, but not limited to, incoming inspections, in-process inspections and controls, and final inspections that illustrate the contractors level of understanding. In addition, the Quality Plan shall include a system to address non-conforming materials and corrective actions in the event of a non-conformance. The quality plan must consider the implementation of quality control measures on all subcontractors and suppliers. The evaluation will emphasize the following Key Points:

KEY POINT #1: The Offeror shall identify and provide detailed information on procedures for management and control of submitted Quality_____________

Assurance data which shall include identification of all major, and minor technical characteristics, the manufacturing processes involved, the specific pieces of equipment and their function involved in fabrication, assembly, inspection and test (acceptance inspection equipment) at the prime contractor and subcontractor levels. Quantitative proof supporting adequacy of the methods to control the production and inspection process for each identified characteristic, as well as the adequacy of the proposed non-conformance notification system shall be provided.

KEY POINT #2: The Offeror shall provide details describing effectiveness of proposed Quality Management System to meet RFP requirements_____________ through certification or compliance with ISO 9001:2015 (or ISO equivalent Government approved system), as well as quantifiable data demonstrating efficacy of the Offerors described quality management system. Details supporting the adequacy of the proposed processes to document and control the manufacturing processes with respect to their impact on performance, safety, and storage life expectancy shall be provided.

KEY POINT #3: Offeror shall provide demonstrable proof of adequacy supporting proposed quality system. Details supporting adequacy and_____________ realism of the planned in-house quality processes and procedures shall be provided. Plan must detail procedures followed throughout all areas of performance to include incoming inspection, fabrication, assembly, inspection, test, packaging, marking, and shipping. Proof with supporting details of methodology used to ensure the individual quality requirements are flowed down to the major/key subcontractors and suppliers shall be provided.

KEY POINT #4: Offeror shall provide a detailed description of the failure investigation process application as well as details covering_____________ non-conforming material procedures to include prevention, detection, and control (segregation). Details describing the appropriateness and adequacy of the quality tools and systems as well as any initiatives to minimize quality problems proposed for use on the XM919 IAM shall be provided.

(ii) VOLUME II Data Rights_____________________________

The Offeror shall submit a Data Right proposal that clearly specifies all terms and conditions required to obtain no less than

Government Purpose Rights (GPR) for the entire XM919 IAM system. The Offeror shall list all data rights assertions within its proposal submission (including any assertions made on behalf of its potential subcontractors or suppliers). The Data Rights proposal shall address the Governments ability to procure, modify, or upgrade system without additional Offeror support at the conclusion of ordering period five of this XM919 IAM contract. The Data Rights proposal, including any proposed licensing costs and any minimum quantity, if applicable, shall be based on conveyance of the data rights no later than the starting date of the fourth ordering period under this

XM919 IAM contract.

The Offeror is free to propose any method of compensation for no less than Government Purpose Rights (e.g., lump sum fee, a minimum quantity to be purchased, royalty, or a hybrid or alternate approach). Although it is within the Offerors discretion, the Government does not prefer a royalty fee approach given the administrative burden. For any proposed fee, the Offeror shall clearly specify what portion of the proposed fee is associated with recouping development costs and what portion is associated with potential future income, for each separate item of data or software for which limited or restricted rights is claimed. Further, regardless of the approach taken, the Offeror shall provide a detailed description of the methodology or rationale used in determining the value of the limited or restricted items of data.

The Offerors Data Rights proposals will be evaluated in accordance with the color/adjectival ratings. The price of the Data Rights

Proposal will not be included in the Price Evaluation Factor and will only be taken into consideration when assessing the affordability, reasonableness, and favorability to the Government. The Government anticipates incorporating the proposed terms and conditions, or any

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resultant license, into the contract at the time of award. Offerors will not be removed from the competition for proposing onerous data rights terms and conditions or refusing to license its intellectual property.

(iii) VOLUME III Past Performance.____________________________________

This volume shall contain past performance information regarding similar contracts. This volume shall not exceed 25 pages plus five pages for each major subcontractor, excluding Past Performance Questionnaire Forms. Offerors shall submit all Federal Government and/or commercial contracts for the prime Offeror and each major subcontractor in performance or awarded during the past three years, from the issue date of this RFP, which are relevant to the efforts required by this solicitation. Submission of the identified contracts SHOULD _______ be in Excel format to include contractually scheduled delivery dates, actual delivery dates, quantities and how many days over/under

(i.e., early/late deliveries). Relevant efforts are defined as services/efforts that are the same as or similar to the effort (as compared to North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code (332993) required by the RFP. Data concerning the Offeror shall be provided first, followed by each proposed major subcontractor, in alphabetical order. The Offeror shall also submit the written consent of its major subcontractors to allow the disclosure of its subcontractors past performance information to the Offeror. In addition, letters of commitment shall be included for all major subcontractors for their past performance to be considered. This volume shall be organized into the following sections:

(1) Section 1 Contract Descriptions. This section shall include the following information in the following format._____________________________________

(a) Contractor/Subcontractor place of performance, CAGE Code and DUNS Number. If the work was performed as a subcontractor, also provide the name of the prime contractor and Point of Contact (POC) within the prime contractor organization (name, and current address, e-mail address, and telephone and fax numbers).

(b) Government contracting activity, and current address, Procuring Contracting Officers name, e-mail address, telephone and fax numbers.

(c) Governments technical representative/Contracting Officers Representative and current email address, telephone and fax numbers.

(d) Government contract administration activity and the Administrative Contracting Officers name, and current e-mail address, telephone and fax number.

(e) Government contract administration activitys Pre-Award Monitors name, and current e-mail address, telephone and fax numbers.

(f) Contract Number and, in the case of Indefinite Delivery type contracts, GSA contracts, and Blanket Purchase Agreements, include

Delivery Order Numbers.

(g) Contract Type (specific type such as Fixed-Price (FP), Cost Reimbursement (CR), Time & Material (T&M), etc.). In the case of

Indefinite Delivery contracts, indicate specific type (Requirements, Definite Quantity, and Indefinite Quantity) and secondary contract type (FP, CR, T&M, etc.).

(h) Awarded price/cost.

(i) Final or projected final price/cost.

(j) Original delivery schedule, including dates of start and completion or work.

(k) Final or projected final, delivery schedule, including dates of start and completion of work.

(2) Section 2 Performance. Offerors shall provide a specific narrative explanation of each contract listed in Section 1, Contract____________________________

Description, describing the objectives achieved and detailing how the effort is relevant to the requirement of this RFP.

(a) For any contracts that did not/do not meet original schedule or technical performance requirements, provide a brief explanation of the reason(s) for the shortcomings and any corrective action(s) taken to avoid recurrence. The Offerors shall list each time the delivery schedule was revised and provide an explanation of why the revision was necessary. All Requests for Deviation and Requests for

Waiver shall be addressed with respect to causes and corrective actions. The Offerors shall also provide copy of any Cure Notices or

Show Cause Letters received on each contract listed and a description of any corrective action implemented by the Offeror or proposed subcontractor. The Offerors shall indicate if any of the contracts listed were terminated and the type and reasons for the termination.

(b) For all contracts, the Offeror shall provide data on all manufacturing warranty returns. Data shall delineate total number of warranty returns, number of Could Not Duplicate (CND), number of failures attributable to GFE component failures, and number and nature of failures attributable to the Offerors delivered product.

(3) Section 3 Subcontracts. Offerors shall provide an outline of how the effort required by the RFP will be assigned for performance____________________________ within the Offerors corporate entity and among the proposed subcontractors. The information provided for the prime Offeror and each proposed major subcontractor must include the entire company name, company address, CAGE Code, DUNS Number and type of work to be

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performed by citing the applicable Government SOW subparagraph number. This includes all subcontractors who will be providing critical hardware/services or whose subcontract is for more than 25% of the total proposed cost/price. This section will further include written consent of major subcontractors to allow the disclosure of their subcontractors past performance information to the Offeror. In addition, letters of commitment shall be included for all major subcontractors.

(4) Section 4 New Corporate Entities. New corporate entities may submit data on prior contracts involving its offices and employees.______________________________________

However, in addition to the other requirements in this section, the Offeror shall discuss in detail the role performed by such persons in the prior contracts cited. Information should be included in the files described in the sections above. Letters of Commitment shall be included in the proposal for these employees in order to be considered.

(5) Past Performance Questionnaire. For all contracts identified in Section 1, Contract Descriptions, a Past Performance Questionnaire___________________________________ must be completed and submitted. The Offeror shall complete Part I of the Past Performance Questionnaire and e-mail the questionnaire to both the Government contracting activity and technical representative responsible for the past/current contract. The POCs shall be instructed to electronically complete Part II of the questionnaire and e-mail the entire questionnaire to the Contracting Office no later than the proposal due date, to Mr. Erick Martins at erick.d.martins.civ@army.mil and Mr. Blake Isakson at blake.r.isakson.civ@army.mil. The Offeror shall e-mail to the Contracting Officer a list of all the POCs who were sent a questionnaire.

The Government must receive this list no later than the proposal due date. The POC List shall be submitted in Word for Windows Table

Format to include the following fields: Solicitation Number; Company Name; Contract Number; Government Agency; POC Last Name, First

Name; POC Title; POC Telephone Number; POC E-mail Address; and Date E-Mail to POC (month/day).

(6) Submissions. Offerors are discouraged from providing points of contact with another contractors facility, i.e., in case an Offeror________________

(or one of his/her team members) is in a subcontract with another contractor who has submitted a proposal on the same requirement.

Offerors shall provide and submit the prime contract number and all Governmental agency POCs in lieu of subcontract numbers or prime contract POCs in situations as described above.

(7) Small Business Participation Past Performance. All Offerors shall submit information substantiating the Offerors past performance__________________________________________________ in complying with FAR 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns, maximizing opportunities for U.S. small business subcontractors.

Offerors shall also provide a statement indicating whether any negative information has been reported in the past six years concerning the Offerors past compliance with FAR 52.219-8. If any such negative information has been reported, the Offeror may submit explanations or comments responding to such negative information. Offerors with no prior contracts containing FAR 52.219-8 shall certify the same.

(iv) VOLUME IV Small Business Participation.______________________________________________

(1) The Small Business Participation Factor Volume is comprised of a single volume. Offerors are responsible for including sufficient detail to permit a complete evaluation. Any information provided as part of the Small Business Participation Factor Volume may be used to correlate the evaluation of the other proposal volumes.

(2) This provision applies to every Offeror (U.S. and non-U.S.), regardless of size status or locations of working facilities or headquarters. For proposal preparation purposes, the Offeror's Small Business Participation proposals shall be consistent with any subcontracting references/identification contained elsewhere in any other Factor Volume. Percentages are calculated using proposed total contract price as calculated by multiplying the unit price for each item times the maximum quantity for each CLIN and calculating the sum of these numbers. This price becomes the denominator and includes first-tier subcontractors only. Offerors shall also explain their rationale as to why the percentage of small business (SB) participation being utilized for this effort is appropriate for their company. Offerors shall describe their approach and efforts undertaken to utilize SB. SB targets will be incorporated into any resulting prime contract and contractors will be required to report SB participation.

(3) All Offerors, including Offerors who are themselves U.S. small business concerns based on the NAICS code assigned to this requirement, are to identify the extent to which U.S. small business concerns will be utilized as first-tier subcontractors in the performance of this proposed contract. U.S. small business concerns are defined (1) in FAR 19.001 and (2) by the criteria and size standards in FAR 19.102 for the applicable NAICS code. U.S. small business concerns include Small Businesses (SBs), Small Disadvantaged

Businesses (SDBs), Woman-Owned Small Businesses (WOSBs), HUBZone Small Businesses (HUBZone SBs), Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSBs), and Service Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs).

(4) If the Offeror (to include any U.S. small business concerns who are proposing as part of a joint venture or teaming arrangement) is itself a U.S. small business concern, the Offeror's own participation as a SB, SDB, WOSB, HUBZone SB, VOSB, or SDVOSB shall be detailed in the same manner as subcontracts to first-tier U.S. small business concerns.

(5) Small Business Amounts: All Offerors shall address anticipated U.S. small business concern participation and subcontracting based on the total contract dollars proposed by the Offeror.

(6) The Offeror shall provide information for small business participation and subcontracting in a table format in accordance with the following example:

| Small Business Participation Table (in Millions) |

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| Business Category | $ Cost All Contracts | % of SB Participation | Cost Total SubK |

| Contract Total Price | $43.00 | | |

| SB | $10.34 | 24.00% | $10.34 of $43.00 |

| SDB | $2.86 | 6.65% | $2.86 of $43.00 |

| WOSB | $1.55 | 3.60% | $1.55 of $43.00 |

| HUBZone SB | $1.08 | 2.50% | $1.08 of $43.00 |

| VOSB | $1.55 | 3.60% | $1.55 of $43.00 |

| SDVOSB | $1.46 | 3.40% | $1.46 of $43.00 |

(7) Guidance for filling in the above "Small Business Participation" Table:

(a) Include first-tier subcontractors only. Note that members of a joint venture may be considered the Offeror or the first tier subcontractors, depending on the legal form of the joint venture as defined in its agreement document.

(b) If the Offeror is a U.S. small business concern, detail the extent of the Offeror participation as a U.S. small business concern in the same manner as subcontracts to first tier U.S. small business concerns.

(c) Percentages should be rounded to the nearest hundredth of a percent.

Additional Guidance for particular Business Categories:

For "Contract Total Price": Include the Offeror's proposed Total Contract Price on this line.

For SB: Include U.S. small business concerns from all categories (i.e., SB, SDB, WOSB, HUBZone SB, VOSB, and SDVOSB and in the dollars and percentage on this line. The SDB, WOSB, HUBZone SB, VOSB and SDVOSB are subcategories of SB and the dollars in each of these may not add to match the total dollars in the SB line due to the following: In some cases the same dollars may be reported in more than one block (i.e., a $10,000 subcontract to a Woman-Owned Small Business that is also a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business should be entered on four rows: $10,000 under SB, $10,000 under WOSB, $10,000 under VOSB and $10,000 under SDVOSB). Be sure that the dollars are counted in the SB line only once and not four times (e.g. $40,000 representing the same firm participating at $10,000 in differing categories). Note that the SB percentage is not simply a total of the percentages of each SB subcategory and must be calculated separately as shown in the chart.

For HUBZone SB: Include only "SBA certified" HubZone SBs. Note that this is different from some of the state HUB certifications.

(8) Small Business List: All Offerors shall provide the names and CAGE codes of small business concerns (including the Offeror if a small business concern) who would participate in accomplishing the proposed contract; the small business classification of each U.S.

small business concern (i.e. SB, SDB, WOSB, HUBZone SB, VOSB and SDVOSB); a short description of the specific services to be provided by each small business concern; and the estimated total dollars for each service or product.

(a) This data shall be provided in a table format in accordance with the following example:

| Name of SB Concern | Cage Code | Location | SB Class | Description of Supplies or Services | Total $ (in Millions) |

| ABC Co. | 123XX | City, USA | SB | Wire | $0.50 |

| DEF Co. | XX123 | City, USA | SB | Plating | $0.75 |

| GHI, Inc. | DD123 | City, USA | SB, WOSB, VOSB | Circuit Cards | $1.20 |

(b) If a small business does not have a CAGE code, insert the word "None" in the table above. Note that during the evaluation, the

Government may request that the Offeror submit a letter from the small business affirming the information provided in your proposal.

(c) For SB Classifications(s), list all SB classifications that apply to each concern in the table above.

(9) If the Offeror IS NOT a U.S. small business concern and must submit a Small Business Subcontracting Plan under the RFP in accordance with FAR 52.219-9, the Small Business Subcontracting Plan shall be consistent with the Offeror's Small Business Participation proposal information provided (recognizing that the Small Business Subcontracting Plan percentages will be different in that the percentage calculation denominator is total subcontracting amount as opposed to this Small Business Participation Factor where the percentage calculation denominator is the Offeror's proposed Total Contract Price).

(10) Compliance with FAR 52.219-9.

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(a) Offerors which are both: (a) other than U.S. small business concerns (as defined by the NAICS code applicable to the RFP), and

(b) have had prior contracts requiring the submission of a Small Business Subcontracting Plan in accordance with FAR 52.219-9 are to:

Provide a description of their performance in complying with the requirements of FAR 52.219-9, including documentation of both their goals and their accomplishment of the goals established under subcontracting plans of prior contracts performed over the past twelve

(12) months (from date of solicitation issuance). This documentation shall include Individual Subcontracting Reports (ISRs/DD Form 294s) which list both goals and accomplishments against individual or master plans. If over the last twelve (12) months from the date of RFP release, the Offeror reported accomplishments against commercial or comprehensive subcontracting plans in lieu of individual or master plans, the Offeror shall submit the plans to document the goals and the Summary Subcontract Reports (SSRs/DD Form 295s) to document the accomplishments. (Note: if the Offeror has not performed a contract over the past twelve (12) months, which included FAR 52.219-9, the

Offeror shall so state).

(b) Offerors which have had prior contracts requiring a Small Business Subcontracting Plan IAW FAR 52.219-9 and provide the information requested above shall not respond to paragraph 11 below.

(c) If the reporting entity listed on a subcontracting report is different from the name of the proposing prime, provide an explanation of the legal relationship between the other entity and the proposing prime and a description of how the other entity's small business accomplishments reported are applicable to the current proposal. This explanation should include Business Name, CAGE Code and

DUNS number of the other entity and the proposing prime.

(11) Approach to meeting FAR 52.219-8. Offerors which are either U.S. small business concerns, or other than U.S. small business concerns (as defined by the NAICS code applicable to the RFP) having had no prior contracts requiring a Small Business Subcontracting

Plan in accordance with FAR 52.219-9 shall substantiate their proposed approach to meeting the requirement of FAR 52.219-8.

Substantiation may include providing:

(a) A description of the Offeror's performance, over the past twelve (12) months (from date of solicitation issuance), in complying with the requirements of FAR 52.219-8 (Note: if the Offeror has not performed a contract over the past twelve (12) months (from date of solicitation issuance), which included FAR 52.219-8, the Offeror shall so state);

(b) A description and available documentation of any methods or techniques used to promote small business participation;

(c) Any listings of U.S. small business concerns who are subcontracting candidates;

(d) Internal procedures used to monitor small business participation during contract performance; and/or

(e) Any other information substantiating that the Offeror will satisfy the requirements of FAR 52.219-8.

(v) VOLUME V Price. The volume shall be organized into the following sections:_______________________________________________________________________________

(1) Electronic Copy. The Offeror shall provide a completed Attachment 0008 - Price Matrix. The Offerors Price Matrix and any documentation that is based on or includes mathematical calculations (e.g., calculations for rental value of government property in the

Offerors possession, calculations where there is the appearance of unbalanced pricing, etc.) shall be submitted in electronic, executable format utilizing Microsoft Excel. Any additional information necessary to explain the proposed pricing that does not contain mathematical calculations may be submitted in Adobe, Microsoft Word or Microsoft Excel format. Electronic links are only permissible within the Price Cost Volume. If files contain links, the links must be intact and maintained through all revisions. The Offeror shall not include pivot tables in Excel spreadsheets.

(2) Compliance. Failure to comply with the RFP requirements for Cost/Price information may result in an adverse assessment of an

Offerors proposal and reduce or eliminate its chance of being selected for award. Offerors shall ensure that the information presented in this volume is consistent and correlates with the information contained in the other proposal volumes. Also, the Offeror shall ensure that the information submitted in this volume is consistent with and fully supports the amounts set forth in the SF 33 and continuation sheets.

(3) General Instructions. In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 15.402 and 15.403-1, certified cost or pricing data are not required based on the fact that adequate competition is expected for this procurement. Information other than certified cost or pricing data may be provided in contractor format providing that sufficient information is made available. Information submitted shall be prepared following the instruction in FAR 15.403-5. If after receipt of proposals the Contracting Officer determines that there is insufficient information available to determine price reasonableness and none of the exceptions at FAR 15.403-1 apply, the Offeror may be required to submit cost or pricing data. There are no page limitations for this volume. Proposal information included in this volume which is not directly related to Cost will be disregarded.

(4) Single Offer Received. In the event that adequate competition is not obtained (i.e., single responsible Offeror), the Contracting

Officer will incorporate FAR 52.215-20 entitled, Requirements for Cost or Pricing Data or Information Other Than Cost or Pricing Data, into the solicitation and request a Certificate of Current Cost or Pricing Data. IAW DFARS 215.371-3, the contracting officer shall

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obtain additional cost or pricing data, if needed to determine a fair and reasonable price. If the acquisition exceeds the certified cost or pricing data threshold and an exception to the requirement for certified cost or pricing data at FAR 15.403-1(b)(2) through (5) does not apply, the cost or pricing data shall be certified. If the offered price can still not be determined fair and reasonable, the contracting officer shall enter into negotiations with the offeror to establish a fair and reasonable price. The negotiated price should not exceed the offered price.

(5) The Offerors shall submit pricing in Price Matrix - Attachment 0008 and complete all applicable cells as highlighted for all worksheets in the Price Matrix. Each Offeror must propose a firm-fixed-price for all items/ CLINs included in the Price Matrix for all ordering periods. Failure to provide a price for an item may result in the offer not being considered for award. The proposed unit prices for production CLINs shall be inclusive of all fabricating, testing, inspection, packaging and delivery of the solicited item.

Each Offeror must propose a firm-fixed-price for all CLINs, including First Article Test CLINs reflected in the Price Matrix, for all ordering periods. Failure to provide a price for any item/CLIN/ordering period may result in the offer not being considered for award.

a. Production CLINs: The Offeror shall propose a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Unit Price for each CLIN for all ordering periods for all specified quantities reflected in the Price Matrix Production CLINs Tab. The proposed price for production CLINs shall be inclusive of all fabricating, testing, inspection, packaging and delivery of the solicited item.

(i) Based upon the unit prices proposed for the specified quantities for the Production CLINs, corresponding pricing curve formulae will be automatically calculated…