Final Section L 5 Apr 2022.pdf

Section L

1.0 Instructions to the Offeror.

1.1 Volumes.

Each volume shall be submitted in a separate three-ring binder. Any pages changed (as a result of negotiations or proposal revisions) should be of a different color and have changed information clearly marked by a vertical line in the right margin of the page.

The revised pages shall be dated. Each file shall be clearly labeled with its Title and a copy number (e.g., copy 1 of 4).

The following volumes of material shall be submitted:

Table 1: Volume Copies and Page Maximums.

Volume Title Printed

Copies Digital Copies Maximum Pages

1 – Technical Original + 4 2 160 (excluding Manuals)

2 – Price None 2 Not Applicable 3 – RFP, Offer and Award Documents, and Certifications/Representations

Original + 4 2 Not Applicable

NOTE: Pages that exceed the stated 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.

1.1.1 Formatting.

Line spacing shall be double spaced. A standard, 12-point minimum font size applies.

Arial or Times New Roman fonts are required. Tables and illustrations may use a reduced font size no less than 8-point and may be landscape.

1.1.2 Proposal Files.

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 Microsoft (MS) Word. MS Word (i.e. doc or docx) files shall use the following page setup parameters:

• Margins: Top, Bottom, Left, and Right – 1”;

• Gutter: 0”;

• From Edge: Header and Footer – 0.5”;

• Page Size: Width – 8.5”, Height – 11”

NOTE: 11X17 folded pages are acceptable for tables/graphic representations;

however, each 11X17 page counts as two pages.

The following additional restrictions apply:

1.1.2.1 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.) and provided on CDs or DVDs. Zip disks are not permitted. 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 2007. Each disc shall be externally labeled with the volume number, title, date, and the Offeror’s name.

NOTE: Self extracting exe files are not acceptable. If the hard-copy proposal differs from the electronic version, the hard copy will govern.

1.1.2.2 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.

1.1.3 Volume 1 – Technical.

The Offeror shall address all applicable areas of the RFP and include all technical data/information in this volume. The volume shall be organized into the following sections:

• Section 1 – Sub-factor 1: Calibration Documentation

• Section 2 – Sub-factor 2: User Documentation

• Section 3 – Sub-factor 3: Maintenance Documentation

• Section 4 – Sub-factor 4: Cybersecurity Documentation

1.1.4 Volume 2 – Price.

1.1.4.1 Electronic Copy.

The Price Volume shall contain a spreadsheet showing the proposed fixed-prices by CLIN. The electronic spreadsheet file (workbook) shall be submitted in a Microsoft (MS) Excel compatible format. The prime Offeror shall also provide a completed Section B Supplies or Services and Prices.

If any of the Offerors proposing on this effort is a part of a joint venture, the Offeror shall include a copy of the agreement between the related entities as part of the Offeror’s proposal.

Provide a Table of Contents showing each file submitted as part of the Price Volume with a short description of the contents of the file. Hyperlink each of these entries in the Table of Contents to the respective files.

Files contained in the Volume 2 – Price electronic submission shall not be password protected. Electronic links are only permissible within the Price Volume. If files contain links, the links must be intact and maintained through all revisions. The Offeror shall not include in the Excel spreadsheets pivot tables or macros and shall not include cell references to data or files, which are not included in the Price Volume. For each workbook, all rows, columns, cells and worksheets are to be visible. Do not include zero height/zero width rows/columns in worksheets.

1.1.4.2 Compliance.

Failure to comply with the RFP requirements for Price information may result in reducing or eliminating an Offeror’s chance of being selected for award. The Offeror shall ensure that the information submitted in this volume is consistent with and fully supports the amounts set forth in the SF33 or SF1449 and continuation sheets.

1.1.4.3 General Instructions.

In accordance with 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.

Data other than certified cost or pricing data is not required but may be provided to support the reasonableness of proposed prices. In the event that adequate competition is not obtained, the Contracting Officer will request a Certificate of Current Cost or Pricing Data in accordance with DFARS 252.215-7008, “Only One Offer”.

All prices and costs must be in U.S. dollars only, including the amounts for the prime Offeror and any potential subcontractors. If the basis for the proposal is in any other currency, the Offeror shall state the exchange rate(s) being used to convert any currency to U.S. dollars. There is no page limitation for this volume. Proposal information included in this volume which is not directly related to Price will be disregarded. After receipt of proposals, the Government reserves the right to request data other than certified cost or pricing data to support an evaluation of reasonableness.

1.1.4.4 Price Proposal Assumptions.

The Offeror shall use the following assumptions when proposing its fixed-prices:

1.1.4.4.1 Period of Performance.

The Offeror shall assume an award date of Quarter 1 Fiscal Year 2023 for proposal purposes and a period of performance as defined below:

• 5 years from the date of award.

1.1.4.4.2 Government Furnished Property.

There is no Government Furnished Property associated with this contract.

1.1.4.4.3 Business System Status.

There are no incentive type CLINs associated with this effort.

1.1.4.4.4 Price Formula.

The Offeror shall propose in accordance with the following assumptions by CLIN.

NOTE: All assumptions are listed in the narratives of all the CLIN/SLIN in section B of the RFP.

The Offeror shall propose a price for all fixed-price CLINs, including Optional CLINs, listed in Section B of the solicitation in accordance with the Statement of Work.

All prices to include travel, material, personnel, and profit shall be included in the fixed-price CLINs traceable to the work to be performed.

1.1.5 Volume 3 – RFPs, Offer and Award Documents, and

Certifications/Representations.

Each Offeror shall complete (fill-in and signatures) the RFP sections indicated below using the file (without modification to the file) provided with the RFP. An authorized official of the firm shall sign the SF 33 and all certifications requiring original signature.

An Acrobat PDF file shall be created to capture the signatures for submission.

Section A – Standard Form 33 (SF 33), RFP, Offer and Award Section B – Supplies or Services and Price/Costs Section G – Contract Administration Data Section K – Representations, Certification and Other Statements of Offerors

1.2 Acquisition Source Selection Interactive Support Tool.

During the conduct of this acquisition, the Acquisition Source Selection Interactive Support Tool (ASSIST) will be used by the Government to support the proposal evaluation and source selection process. A separate tool, the ASSIST2Industry, will be used in conjunction with ASSIST to accomplish all exchanges with Offerors after receipt of proposals pursuant to Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 15.306.

ASSIST2Industry provides the ability for the Government to issue, and the Offerors to receive and respond to, all Evaluation Notices (ENs) in a secure online environment.

1.2.1 How to Access and Register in ASSIST2Industry.

In order to initiate the use of ASSIST2Industry, the Government requires the names, company titles, telephone numbers, and email addresses of two (2) individuals that the Offeror has designated as responsible for receiving and responding to Government ENs through ASSIST2Industry. The designation of two (2) individuals is for the purpose of insuring availability of one individual if the other individual is not available. The required information regarding these two (2) individuals must be submitted to the Contracting Officer (latasha.y.porter.civ@army.mil) no later than 8 April 2022.

After that date, the Government will establish an account in ASSIST2Industry for each individual identified by the Offeror. The two individuals named by the Offeror will be authorized access to that account. Two (2) separate system generated emails will be sent to each individual. One of the emails will contain the individual's ASSIST2Industry username. The other email will contain the individual's temporary password. Using the provided username and temporary password, each individual can then go to https://ASSIST2Industry.army.mil to access the account.

NOTE: The first time a user logs in, the user will be required to change the temporary password before the user can proceed to use the site.

1.2.2 Evaluation Notices.

Whenever the Government issues Evaluation Notices (ENs) to the Offeror through ASSIST2Industry, the Government's Contracting Officer will notify the Offeror through a medium independent of ASSIST2Industry (e.g., e-mail) that the Offeror has ENs in ASSIST2Industry waiting for a response. There will be no ENs in ASSIST2Industry until such notice is issued by the Contracting Officer.

1.2.3 Subcontractors.

All Offerors are advised that ASSIST2Industry has been updated and it is now the responsibility of PRIME Contractors to establish accounts for their SUBCONTRACTORS to respond to Government ENs. A separate area within ASSIST2Industry has been created to allow authorized Subcontractor POCs to upload proposal files only. Subcontractors will not be able to access any other information on the ASSIST2Industry website (e.g. Questions/Evaluation Notices, Responses, etc.).

Once a Subcontractor has been added, they will receive a user ID (e.g.

subcontractor0001) and password (an initial password) that will be sent via two separate system generated e-mails. A Subcontractor will have one user ID for all PRIMES and solicitation responses (i.e.: if you are a Subcontractor to multiple Prime Contractors and multiple solicitation responses, you will only have one user ID).

Once an account has been established for the Subcontractor, go to https://ASSIST2Industry.army.mil to access the account. Prime Contractors will only be able to see the number of files submitted by their Subcontractors; but, will be UNABLE TO VIEW the Subcontractor's files.

NOTE: Both Prime Contractors and Subcontractors are instructed to review the ASSIST2IndustryUser's Guide, located under the "Getting Started" tab on the website.

The guide has been updated and provides step by step instructions on how to perform functions and navigate the website.

Offerors can contact Adam Rothschild at (609) 562-7050 or the ASSIST2Industry helpdesk at (609) 562-5988 for any technical assistance that may be needed.

THE OFFERORS ARE CAUTIONED THAT THE SYSTEM GENERATED EMAILS

REFERRED TO ABOVE ARE INTENDED FOR ADMINISTRATIVE PURPOSES ONLY.

RECEIPT OF THESE EMAILS DOES NOT CONSTITUTE THE COMMENCEMENT OF

ANY TYPE OF EXCHANGE WITH THE OFFEROR IN ACCORDANCE WITH FAR

15.306(A), (B), OR (D) (I.E., CLARIFICATIONS, COMMUNICATIONS, OR

DISCUSSIONS). ALSO, RECEIPT OF THESE EMAILS DOES NOT SIGNIFY THAT A

COMPETITIVE RANGE DETERMINATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH FAR 15.306(C)

HAS BEEN MADE OR THAT THE OFFEROR'S PROPOSAL WILL BE INCLUDED IN

THE COMPETITIVE RANGE WHEN THAT DETERMINATION IS MADE. ALL

NOTIFICATIONS THAT ANY TYPE OF EXCHANGE WITH THE OFFEROR HAS

COMMENCED AND THE OFFEROR HAS EVALUATION NOTICES (ENS) AVAILABLE

TO RESPOND TO, OR ANY NOTIFICATION THAT THE OFFEROR'S PROPOSAL

HAS BEEN INCLUDED IN OR EXCLUDED FROM THE COMPETITIVE RANGE, WILL

BE SENT TO THE OFFEROR BY THE CONTRACTING OFFICER INDEPENDENTLY

OF THE ASSIST2INDUSTRY.

1.3 Proposal Submission Requirements.

The Offeror shall submit a hard copy of their proposal, with accompanying digital copies, equipment, and software (if necessary), to either Ms. LaTasha Porter, Contracting Officer, email: latasha.y.porter.civ@army.mil or Mr. Marcus McCaulley, Contract Specialist, email: marcus.l.mccaulley.civ@army.mil no later than 4 p.m. Central Standard Time on 8 April 2022 at:

Building 3651 Army TACMS Road Redstone Arsenal, AL 35898

The Offeror shall coordinate in advance with Ms. Porter before delivery of their bid samples and a hard copy of their proposal to ensure acceptance of the delivery.

2.0 Volume 1 - Technical.

The Offeror shall address all applicable areas of the solicitation and include all technical data/information in Volume 1. The volume shall be organized into the following sections:

• Calibration Documentation

• User Documentation

• Maintenance Documentation

• Cybersecurity Documentation

2.1 Sub-Factor 1 - Calibration.

The Calibration Sub-Factor is composed of Calibration Documentation. The Offeror shall provide the following items:

• Calibration Procedures for Bid Sample

• Mean-Time-To-Calibrate (MTTC) Data

• Software Used in Calibration

• Calibration Equipment

• Familiarization Training

Details pertaining to these items are provided in the subsequent paragraphs.

mailto:latasha.y.porter.civ@army.mil mailto:marcus.l.mccaulley.civ@army.mil

2.1.1 Calibration Procedures for Bid Sample.

The Offeror shall provide a copy of the calibration procedures used to calibrate the submitted bid sample to its full technical performance limits and capabilities. The calibration procedures shall contain a detailed description of the standards used in the calibration procedure. The calibration procedures submitted shall reflect the proper method for calibrating the bid sample.

2.1.2 Mean-Time-To-Calibrate Data.

The Offeror shall submit MTTC data utilizing the Offeror’s calibration procedure.

2.1.3 Software Used in Calibration.

If the Offeror uses software in the calibration of the bid samples, then the Offeror shall provide a written procedure describing what the software does. The Offeror shall also provide any software used and licenses required to alter embedded constants during calibration. The Offeror shall label the CD-ROM or DVD with the Offeror’s name, “Analyzer, Spectrum: CM-523/U”, and “Calibration Software.”

The Offeror shall also provide a list of all required software and licenses that includes the noun name, the National Stock Number (if applicable), the original software manufacturer name and part number, and the country of origin for each item. The Offeror shall not include any pricing data with this copy of this list.

If calibration software does not exist, then the Offeror shall submit a statement that no calibration software is required to measure, adjust, or troubleshoot the spectrum analyzer.

2.1.4 Calibration Equipment.

The offeror shall provide a list of all required hardware, fixtures, extender boards, breakout cables, accessories, and tools that are required to calibrate the spectrum analyzer. This list shall indicate whether or not the hardware, fixtures, extender boards, breakout cables, accessories, and tools are currently available in the Army’s calibration team inventory as itemized in Transfer Set Standard Hand Receipt (Attachment 0004), Transfer Set Reference Catalog (Attachment 0005), and Supply Catalog for the Tool Kit TK-17/G (Attachment 0006) of this solicitation. The Government calibrates the AN/USM-677 using the equipment and tools in the aforementioned attachments to verify the performance parameters in Table 1 with the equipment used in Table 2 of the ANUSM-677 Calibration Parameters and Equipment (Attachment 0010).

The list shall also include the noun name, quantity, the National Stock Number (if applicable), the original equipment manufacturer name and part number, and the country of origin for each item.

If the equipment required to calibrate the offeror’s bid sample is not in or does not match the equipment specifications of the Army’s calibration team inventory, the offeror shall provide the equipment for the Government’s use during the evaluation. The Government will not be held responsible for the condition of any equipment returned to any offeror.

The Offeror shall not include any pricing data with this copy of this list.

2.1.5 Familiarization Training.

After the receipt of RFP, the Government will contact each Offeror to establish a time for familiarization training via Microsoft TEAMS. The Offeror shall provide a basic one to two hour familiarization training that explains essential operator functions available in the equipment. A formal presentation is not necessary.

2.2 Sub-Factor 2 – User.

The User Sub-Factor is composed of two components: Bid Samples and Technical Documentation.

2.2.1 Bid Samples.

The Offeror shall submit four (4) calibrated bid sample units that meet or exceed requirements outlined in the Purchase Description. Production units awarded under the solicitation shall, at a minimum, include those features and capabilities found in the Offeror’s submitted bid sample and shall include all maintenance aids and accessories that accompanied the Offeror’s original bid sample. Features/capabilities that exceed the Purchase Description requirements are acceptable but are neither solicited nor required.

The requirements described in Purchase Description, TEMOD-20-01, "Purchase Description for the Analyzer, Spectrum: CM-523/U" paragraph 4.8 "Transit Case" is preferred, but not required, for submitted bid samples. The Purchase Description will be in full effect, in its entirety, after contract award for all units in the contract.

All bid sample units will be retained by the Government, without charge, until contract award. Unless otherwise requested, four (4) bid sample units and one (1) copy of each of the manufacturer’s manuals will be returned to the unsuccessful Offerors at their own expense after contract award. The Government may retain the remaining manufacturer’s manuals.

Two (2) bid sample units and two (2) copies of each of the manufacturer’s manuals will be returned to the successful Offeror at their own expense after contract award. The Government will retain two (2) bid sample units of the successful Offeror, without charge, until completion of deliveries from the first production lot of the resultant contract, at which time, the bid sample units will be returned as provided above.

The Government will not be held responsible for the condition of bid samples returned to any Offeror.

2.2.1.1 Calibration Certificate and Report.

The Offeror shall provide a printed calibration certificate and calibration test report with each bid sample. The calibration test report shall be based on actual values measured and not typical values expected.

2.2.1.2 Manuals.

The Offeror shall provide a printed copy of the Manufacturer’s Operator and Maintenance Manuals with each bid sample.

2.2.2 Technical Documentation.

The Offeror shall provide the following items:

• Safety Checklist

• Manufacturer’s Operator and Maintenance Manuals

• Technical Comparison Data

• Product Verification Test Plan Excerpt

• Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL) Certificate of Compliance

Details pertaining to these items are provided in the subsequent paragraphs.

2.2.2.1 Safety Checklist.

The Offeror shall completely fill out the attached Safety Checklist (Attachment 0004) following the directions on the first page of the Safety Checklist. References to Military Standard’s (MIL-STD’s) are for reference only to assist the Offeror in answering the questions. The Government requests that the Offeror provide comments for any answers they feel needs clarification.

2.2.2.2 Manufacturer's Operator and Maintenance Manuals.

The Offeror shall provide a copy of the Operator and Maintenance manuals.

2.2.2.3 Technical Comparison Data.

The Offeror shall provide an itemized listing of technical comparison data, which clearly lists and compares every technical performance requirement of the Purchase Description with the technical performance characteristics of the submitted bid sample.

The format of the technical comparison data must follow the paragraph and subparagraph numbering system of the Purchase Description and address each paragraph and subparagraph. Where the performance characteristics of the bid sample submitted are thought to be equivalent to a requirement in the Purchase Description, the correlating (sub)paragraph in the technical comparison data shall state “shall comply.” Where the performance characteristics of the bid sample exceed a requirement in the Purchase Description, the correlating (sub)paragraph in the technical comparison data shall state “exceeds” and identify the level to which the bid sample exceeds the Purchase Description. Where the performance characteristics of the bid sample submitted does not meet a requirement in the Purchase Description, the correlating (sub)paragraph in the technical comparison data shall state “shall not comply” and identify the level to which the bid sample can meet. Where the performance characteristics of the bid sample submitted are uncertain or unknown, the correlating (sub)paragraph in the technical comparison data shall state “unknown” and identify the reason why the requirement is uncertain or unknown. When additional technical features or capabilities not identified in the Purchase Description are provided as part of the bid sample, each shall be identified, accompanied by a narrative description, in the technical comparison data under the heading “Additional Capabilities or Features.”

2.2.2.4 Product Verification Test Plan Excerpt.

The Offeror shall provide a Product Verification Test Plan IAW SOW paragraph 3.9.1 “Product Verification Test (PVT) Plan” for the following Purchase Description requirements:

• 3.2.5 “Single Side Band Phase Noise (at F= 1 GHz)” consisting of subparagraphs 3.2.5.1 – 3.2.5.3

• 3.6.2.2 “Attenuator accuracy”

• 3.6.2.3 “Reference Level Range”

2.2.2.5 Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory Certificate of Compliance.

The Offeror shall provide a copy of their NRTL Certificate of Compliance for their bid sample model in accordance with International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) 61010.

2.3 Sub-Factor 3 - Maintenance.

The Maintenance Sub-Factor is composed of Maintenance Documentation. The Offeror shall provide the following items:

• Maintenance Support

• List of Spare Parts

• Mean-Time-To-Repair (MTTR) Data

• Mean-Time-Between-Essential-Function-Failure (MTBEFF) Data

• Software Used in Maintenance

• Maintenance Fixtures, Extender Boards, Breakout Cables, Accessories, and

Special Tools

• Commercial Warranty

Details pertaining to these items is provided in the subsequent paragraphs.

2.3.1 Maintenance Support.

The Offeror shall submit the manufacturer’s maintenance support philosophy (i.e., recommended repair levels based on MTBEFF and MTTR, historical performance, and manufacturing cost effectiveness). This documentation shall not exceed 20 double-spaced pages total.

In order to facilitate these determinations, the Offeror shall answer the following questions in the document:

• Can all like Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs), assemblies, or subassemblies with the same part number or reference designator be interchanged independently without affecting performance of the unit?

• Are there any tools, special tools, test equipment, test fixtures, or software required for repair of any PCBs, assemblies, or subassemblies not currently within the Transfer Set Standard Hand Receipt (Attachment 0004), Transfer Set Standard Reference Catalog (Attachment 0005), or Supply Catalog for Tool Kit TK-17/G (Attachment 0006)?

• Can all necessary technical data (i.e., schematics, theories of operation, maintenance software block diagrams/flow charts, and functional block diagrams) be included in resulting publications of a contract?

• Is any PCB operation dependent on software constants residing in another PCB?

• Is there any software required to maintain the bid sample; such as changing constants?

• Are there any circuit boards that have to be ordered and replaced in sets?

The Government reserves the right to determine the level of maintenance support that will be applied to the CM-523/U.

2.3.2 List of Spare Parts.

The Offeror shall provide a list of all spare parts required to maintain and repair the submitted bid sample to the circuit board-level. The Offeror shall also guarantee that all spare parts provided are purchasable by the Government.

The Offeror shall not include any pricing data with this copy of the spare parts list. The List of Spare Parts shall include the noun name, quantity, the National Stock Number (if applicable), the original equipment manufacturer name and part number, the country of origin, and the Mean-Time-Between-Failures (MTBF) for each part.

Note: MTBF data shall be based on warranty repairs of the bid sample model, warranty repairs of similar commercial models, or by demonstration of the bid sample model.

2.3.3 Mean-Time-To-Repair Data.

The Offeror shall submit MTTR data utilizing the Offeror’s maintenance philosophy.

2.3.4 Mean-Time-Between-Essential-Function-Failure Data.

The Offeror shall submit MTBEFF data utilizing the Offeror’s maintenance philosophy.

Note: MTBEFF data shall be based on warranty repairs of the bid sample model or warranty repairs of similar commercial models.

2.3.5 Software Used in Maintenance.

If the Offeror uses software in the maintenance of the bid samples, then the Offeror shall provide a written procedure describing what the software does. The Offeror shall also provide any software used and licenses required to alter embedded constants during maintenance. The Offeror shall label the CD-ROM or DVD with the Offeror’s name, “Analyzer, Spectrum: CM-523/U”, and “Maintenance Software.”

The Offeror shall also provide a list of all required software and licenses that includes the noun name, the National Stock Number (if applicable), the original software manufacturer name and part number, and the country of origin for each item. The Offeror shall not include any pricing data with this copy of this list.

If maintenance software does not exist, then the Offeror shall submit a statement that states such.

2.3.6 Maintenance Equipment, Fixtures, Extender Boards, Breakout Cables, Accessories, and Special Tools.

The Offeror shall provide a list of all required maintenance equipment, fixtures, extender boards, breakout cables, accessories, and special tools that are not currently available in the Army’s calibration team inventory; itemized in Transfer Set Standard Hand Receipt (Attachment 0004), Transfer Set Reference Catalog (Attachment 0005), and Supply Catalog for the Tool Kit TK-17/G (Attachment 0006) of this solicitation.

The Offeror shall not include any pricing data with this copy of this list. The list shall include the noun name, quantity, the National Stock Number (if applicable), the original equipment manufacturer name and part number, and the country of origin.

If no maintenance equipment, fixtures, accessories, extender boards, breakout cables, and special tools are required, the Offeror shall so indicate.

2.3.7 Commercial Warranty.

The Offeror shall provide a copy of their standard commercial warranty for the bid sample. The Offeror shall also provide the conditions of the standard commercial warranty (i.e., turn-around timeframes, execution procedures, limitations to execution procedures, the location of factory-authorized service centers, and warranty claims action process).

2.4 Sub-Factor 4 - Cybersecurity.

The Offeror shall provide the following items:

• Cybersecurity Documentation

• Quality Assurance Documentation

• Commercial Training Data

• Monthly Production Capability

• Single Point Of Contact

Details pertaining to these items is provided in the subsequent paragraphs.

2.4.1 Cybersecurity Documentation.

The Offeror shall submit an overview of their cybersecurity policies and procedures.

Cybersecurity documentation shall not exceed 30 double-spaced pages total.

To inform Government’s risk management activities and determine risks posed by development, manufacturing, and sustainment processes, the Offeror shall answer the following questions in the document:

• What is the Offeror’s component-level procurement strategy?

• How does the Offeror assess and manage supply chain risk?

• What hardware assurance and validation practices are utilized?

• What software assurance practices are employed by the Offeror? Please specify practices implemented to ensure that all software products (operating system, calibration and maintenance software, supplemental documentation and training material) conform to requirements, standards, and procedures.

• How does the Offeror maintain a secure networking and development environment? Please describe security safeguards employed as part of a comprehensive, defense-in-breadth information security strategy (e.g. policies, physical security, network protection, personnel training, tamper-evident packaging, third-party assessments, etc.).

• How does the Offeror implement configuration and change management (CCM) processes to maintain the integrity of hardware, software, firmware, and documentation activities?

Additionally, the Offeror shall describe any key security features or controls already present on the commercial product. Written descriptions of any modifications made to the commercial product to meet the Purchase Description or cybersecurity requirements of the Statement of Work is required for evaluating the technical proposal.

The Offeror shall support static code analysis by providing software source code for Government assessment using HP Fortify. Alternatively, arrangements may be made and agreed upon to share and leverage any existing artifacts, findings, scan reports, or assessments performed by the vendor or a third party.

The Offeror shall provide any credentials or login information necessary to permit the Government to conduct a credentialed vulnerability scan of the bid sample’s software in support of applicable Army and DoD Risk Management Framework (DoDRMF) processes (ref DoD Instructions 8500.01 and 8510.01, Department of the Army Pamphlet 25-2-14). A Cybersecurity Engineering Specialist will use the provided credentials during system testing and vulnerability assessment activities. Government will provide a vulnerability report to the Offeror if any vulnerabilities are identified during the assessment(s).

2.4.2 Quality Assurance Documentation.

The Offeror shall submit an overview of their Quality Assurance processes and procedures. The overview shall include Failure Reporting, Analysis and Corrective Action System (FRACAS) process information (including ISO-9001/9002 certification and/or registration). This data should be for ongoing quality processes already in progress on the commercial product. The information required should already be documented and available. Quality Assurance documentation shall not exceed 30 double-spaced pages total.

2.4.3 Commercial Training Data.

The Offeror shall submit commercial training data, if it exists. This data should be for training already developed for the commercial product. The information should already be documented and available. No additional effort should be required to assemble the data. If there is commercial training data available online, the Offeror shall provide a brief summary of the content along with the website address.

If commercial training data does not exist, then the Offeror shall submit a statement that states such.

2.4.4 Monthly Production Capability.

The Offeror shall submit an estimated maximum production quantity of CM-523/U's producible per month. The Offeror shall also include the minimum quantity of production units per month necessary to start a new production line in the event that the Army’s requirements exceed the Offeror’s estimated monthly maximum production quantity.

2.4.5 Single Point Of Contact.

The Offeror shall provide a single point of contact (including name, position title, electronic mail address, and phone number) for the Government to respond to. The point of contact shall be clearly marked on the outside of each binder.

3.0 Volume 2 – Price.

The Offeror shall price all CLINs and Sub-CLINs, as applicable, in Volume 2.

3.1 CLIN 0001 (Initial Production Units).

3.1.1 Analyzer, Spectrum: CM-523/U

3.1.2 The contractor shall be responsible for supplying and over-packing all Government required accessories, with each initial production unit ordered under this contract for the Analyzer, Spectrum: CM-523/U.

3.1.3 Purchase Description: TEMOD-20-01, Revision B, dated September 2021, see Attachment 0003.

3.1.4 The contractor shall build and ship-in-place the 20 initial production units, without the CM-523/U Operator Training CD-ROM and CM-523/U Operator’s Manual (paper), within 60 days after the Start of Work Meeting. Some of these 20 units may be subjected to various Product Verification Testing (PVT) (see Attachment 0001 Statement of Work, paragraph 3.9 “Product Verification”). The Government Quality Assurance Representative (QAR) will accept these 20 units using the WAWF receiving report and direct the contractor to place these units in storage until such time as the Government re-directs shipment. Storage of the 20 units shall be at no additional cost to the Government.

3.1.5 All initial production units shall comply with the CM-523/U Purchase Description (see Attachment 0003) and the final technical proposal (bid sample).

Nothing contained in the technical proposal shall constitute a waiver of any of the provisions of the Purchase Description.

3.1.6 Prior to the approval of the PVT Report (PVTR) (see Exhibit A, CDRL A019), the Government reserves the right to compare the 20 units with the bid sample to ensure all components are identical, unless some action has been previously agreed upon by both the contractor and the Government (i.e., changes made during source selection, engineering change proposals, etc.).

3.1.7 Within 90 days after the completion of PVT and Logistics Demonstration (LOGDEMO), the contractor shall refurbish and calibrate all initial production units into production quality assets. Refurbishment of the 20 initial production units shall be at no additional cost to the Government. The Government QAR will inspect all 20 refurbished initial production units prior to acceptance.

3.1.8 One refurbished unit shall be retained at the contractor’s facility as a reference for the QAR at no additional cost to the Government. The Government will direct shipment of this unit when all production units have been delivered under this contract. The contractor shall provide the serial number of this unit to the Government once the refurbishment is complete.

3.1.9 The Government requires some of the 20 initial production units to be used in Government technical manual verifications and other Government mandated requirements prior to start of the refurbish process. If used, the Government will pay for shipping to return those units back to the vendor. The contractor shall refurbish all of them into production quality assets at no additional cost to the Government, unless the contractor and Government both concur that a unit is uneconomical to repair.

3.1.10 All refurbished initial production units shall be over-packed with one each CM-523/U Operator’s Training CD-ROM, CM-523/U Operator’s Manual (paper), and calibration certificate, except as specified elsewhere in the contract, at no additional cost to the Government. The Government will not inspect or accept refurbished initial production units without the required over-packed items, including the Operator’s Training CD-ROM and Operator’s Manual (paper), unless otherwise specified.

3.1.11 Inspection/Acceptance/FOB point for all initial production units shall be

SSS.

3.1.12 Item Unique Identification (IUID) markings are required for all initial production units IAW MIL-STD-129R(1). The IUID markings shall be marked IAW MIL- STD-130N(1), DFARS clause 252.211-7003, and DFARS 211.274 (-1 thru -4) and Statement of Work (SOW) paragraph 3.16.2 (see Attachment 0001).

3.1.13 Packaging level of protection for all initial production units shall be IAW SOW paragraph 3.17 (see Attachment 0001).

3.1.14 The contractor shall identify the National Stock Number (NSN) and nomenclature (e.g. Analyzer, Spectrum: CM-523/U) for the equipment on the outside of each shipping container, i.e., stencil, label. This procedure will allow the Government to identify the equipment in the shipping containers without opening the packages.

3.1.15 Acceleration of delivery may be authorized for initial production units at no additional cost to the Government.

3.1.16 The Government’s rights under this contract’s warranty shall survive final payment.

3.2 CLIN 0002 (Indefinite Quantity Production Units) (1- 1,480 ea).

3.2.1 Analyzer, Spectrum: CM-523/U

3.2.2 This is an indefinite quantity CLIN. Indefinite Quantity: 1 – 1,480 each.

3.2.3 The contractor shall comply with the CM-523/U Purchase Description and the Initial Production Units, which have been modified to incorporate the changes listed in the Government approved PVT Report (if applicable). Nothing contained in the technical proposal shall constitute a waiver of any of the provisions of the Purchase Description.

3.2.4 The contractor shall be responsible for supplying and over-packing all Government-required accessories, with each indefinite quantity production unit ordered under this contract for the CM-523/U. Batteries shall be part of the over-pack and not installed in the equipment.

3.2.5 See Attachment 0003, Purchase Description: TEMOD-20-01, Revision B, dated September 2021.

3.2.6 Inspection/Acceptance/FOB point for all indefinite quantity production units shall be SSS, unless specified in a delivery order by the Government.

3.2.7 Production units will not be inspected or accepted without the required over-packed items, including the Operator’s Training CDROM, Operator’s Technical Manual (paper), and calibration certificate. There shall be no additional cost to the Government for time spent on packaging.

3.2.8 Item Unique Identification (IUID) markings are required for all initial production units IAW MIL-STD-129R(1). The IUID markings shall be marked IAW MIL- STD-130N(1), DFARS clause 252.211-7003, and DFARS 211.274 (-1 thru -4) and Statement of Work (SOW) paragraph 3.16.2 (see Attachment 0001).

3.2.9 Packaging level of protection for all indefinite quantity production units shall be IAW SOW paragraph 3.17 (see Attachment 0001).

3.2.10 The contractor shall identify the NSN, nomenclature (e.g. Analyzer, Spectrum: CM-523/U), Commercial and Government Entity Code, and contract number for the equipment on the outside of each shipping container, i.e., stencil, and label IAW MIL-STD-129R. This procedure will allow the Government to identify the equipment in the shipping containers without opening the packages. A copy of the shipping directive shall be placed in the shipment package or pallet.

3.2.11 Acceleration of delivery orders may be authorized for indefinite quantity production units at no additional cost to the Government.

3.2.12 Delivery of the indefinite quantity production units shall begin on the date of the last scheduled delivery of the previous indefinite quantity production order or one month after the last scheduled delivery of the previous order at the minimum rate of 55 each per month until completion. The required period of performance for each delivery order issued under this contract shall be specified in each delivery order.

3.2.13 If delivery of the previous orders has been completed prior to the issuance of a delivery order for indefinite quantity production units, the following shall apply:

3.2.13.1 If the delivery order is issued for 1-55 units, delivery shall be the entire number of units on the delivery order not later than 120 days after the delivery order is issued.

3.2.13.2 If the delivery order is issued for more than 55 units, delivery shall be 55 units per month commencing 120 days after the delivery order is issued and 55 each per month until completion.

3.2.14 The Government’s rights under this contract’s warranty shall survive final payment.

3.3 CLIN 0003 – Data Items (Exhibit A) (Indefinite Quantity).

3.3.1 Add/identify complete noun for each data item deliverable, (i.e., SLIN 0003AA - CDRL A001, CDSSR). (This will provide better cross references between the schedule and CDRLS.) (INFO FOR CONTRACTING CENTER ONLY).

3.3.2 Each data item deliverable shall be priced unless otherwise directed. A separate line item shall be provided for each CDRL requirement. Quantities will be IAW DD Form 1423. Prices proposed for each data item shall be for the total quantity of each data item.

3.3.3 Inspection/acceptance/FOB point for each data item deliverable shall be DDD unless otherwise specified in the contract.

3.3.4 Delivery dates/destinations for each data item deliverable shall be IAW DD Form 1423.

3.3.5 This is an indefinite quantity CLIN. The Government is not obligated to issue any delivery orders against these SLINs. However, the Government reserves the right to issue delivery orders, as required, against these SLINs from date of contract award until the expiration date of the contract.

3.3.6 CLIN 0003 – Data Items are structured as follows:

SLIN 0003AA – Indefinite Quantity (CDSSR, CDRL A001) Noun: Status Report

SLIN 0003AB – Indefinite Quantity (Conference Minutes, CDRL A002) Noun: Conference Minutes

SLIN 0003AC – Indefinite Quantity (SAR, CDRL A003) Noun: Safety Assessment Report

SLIN 0003AD – Indefinite Quantity (HMMPR, CDRL A004) Noun: Hazardous Materials Management Program Report

SLIN 0003AE – Indefinite Quantity (CMRS, CDRL A005) Noun: Calibration and Measurements Requirements Summary

SLIN 0003AF – Indefinite Quantity (MTSERL, CDRL A006) Noun: Maintenance Test and Support Equipment List

SLIN 0003AG – Indefinite Quantity (CSPEI, CDRL A007) Noun: Software Product Specification

SLIN 0003AH – Indefinite Quantity (SDD, CDRL A008) Noun: Reliability and Maintainability Block Diagrams and Mathematical Models Report

SLIN 0003AI – Indefinite Quantity (MAC, CDRL A009) Noun: Logistics Product Data Summaries

SLIN 0003AJ – Indefinite Quantity (PD&AL, CDRL A010) Noun: Product Engineering Design Data and Associated Lists

SLIN 0003AK – Indefinite Quantity (Opr Manual, CDRL A011)

Noun: Preparation of Digital Technical Information for Page-Based Technical Manuals

SLIN 0003AL – Indefinite Quantity (Maintenance Manual, CDRL A012)

Noun: Preparation of Digital Technical Information for Page-Based Technical Manuals

SLIN 0003AM – Indefinite Quantity (IMDP, CDRL A013) Noun: Instructional Media Design Package

SLIN 0003AN – Indefinite Quantity (TP, CDRL A014) Noun: Test Package

SLIN 0003AO – Indefinite Quantity (IMP, CDRL A015) Noun: Instructional Media Package

SLIN 0003AP – Indefinite Quantity (TPSD, CDRL A016) Noun: Training Program Structure Documents

SLIN 0003AQ – Indefinite Quantity (TCSD, CDRL A017) Noun: Training Conduct Support Document

SLIN 0003AR – Indefinite Quantity (PVTP, CDRL A018)

Noun: Test Plan

SLIN 0003AS – Indefinite Quantity (PVTR, CDRL A019) Noun: Test/Inspection Reports

SLIN 0003AT – Indefinite Quantity (CCMP, CDRL A020) Noun: Supplier's Configuration Management Plan

SLIN 0003AU – Indefinite Quantity (CD&AL, CDRL A021) Noun: Commercial Engineering Design Data and Associated Lists

SLIN 0003AV – Indefinite Quantity (ECP, CDRL A022) Noun: Engineering Change Proposal (This data item shall be “NSP.”)

SLIN 0003AW – Indefinite Quantity (ERR, CDRL A023) Noun: Engineering Release Record (This data item shall be “NSP.”)

SLIN 0003AX – Indefinite Quantity (NOR, CDRL A024) Noun: Notice of Revision (This data item shall be “NSP.”)

SLIN 0003AY – Indefinite Quantity (SCN, CDRL A025) Noun: Specification Change Notice (This data item shall be “NSP.”)

SLIN 0003AB – Indefinite Quantity (RFV, CDRL A026) Noun: Request for Variation (This data item shall be “NSP.”)

SLIN 0003BA – Indefinite Quantity (LPD, CDRL A027) Noun: Logistics Product Data

SLIN 0003BB – Indefinite Quantity (LPDS, CDRL A028)

Noun: Logistics Product Data Summaries

SLIN 0003BC – Indefinite Quantity (LPDS, CDRL A029) Noun: Engineering Data for Provisioning

SLIN 0003BD – Indefinite Quantity (EDFP, CDRL A030) Noun: Security Evaluation Document

SLIN 0003BE – Indefinite Quantity (IUIDMP, CDRL A031) Noun: Item Unique Identification Marking Plan

SLIN 0003BF – Indefinite Quantity (IUIDMR, CDRL A032)

Noun: Item Unique Identification Marking Activity, Validation, and Verification Report

SLIN 0003BG – Indefinite Quantity (TDR, CDRL A033)

Noun: Transportation Data Report

SLIN 0003BH – Indefinite Quantity (SPI, CDRL A034) Noun: Special Packaging Instructions

SLIN 0003BI – Indefinite Quantity (PKCL, CDRL A035) Noun: Packaging Kit Contents List

SLIN 0003BJ – Indefinite Quantity (POPTR, CDRL A036) Noun: Production Report

SLIN 0003BK – Indefinite Quantity (CalCert, CDRL A037) Noun: Calibration Certificate/Report

SLIN 0003BL – Indefinite Quantity (WarrPerfRpt, CDRL A038) Noun: Warranty Performance Report

SLIN 0003BM – Indefinite Quantity (GFERSR, CDRL A039) Noun: Government Furnished Equipment Repair Status Report

SLIN 0003BN – Indefinite Quantity (DMNAR, CDRL A040) Noun: Document Number Assignment Report

SLIN 0003BO – Indefinite Quantity (CAP, CDRL A041) Noun: Configuration Audit Plan

SLIN 0003BP – Indefinite Quantity (CASR&C, CDRL A042) Noun: Configuration Audit Summary Report & Certification

SLIN 0003BQ – Indefinite Quantity (STP, CDRL A043) Noun: Software Test Plan

SLIN 0003BR – Indefinite Quantity (STR, CDRL A044) Noun: Software Test Report

SLIN 0003BS – Indefinite Quantity (SVD, CDRL A045) Noun: Software Version Description

SLIN 0003BT – Indefinite Quantity (SCDAR, CDRL A046) Noun: Source Control Document Approval Request

SLIN 0003BU – Indefinite Quantity (EDT, CDRL A047) Noun: Engineering Drawing Tree

3.4 CLIN 0004 – Training CD-ROM Copies.

3.4.1 SLIN 0004AA – Operator Training CD-ROM.

The contractor shall over-pack one (1) each Operator Training CD-ROM with each production unit ordered under this contract, unless otherwise specified in the contract.

The Government reserves the right to procure an additional 400 each Operator Training CD-ROMs. Shipping instructions for the Operator Training CD-ROMs shall be in the delivery order.

3.4.2 SLIN 0004AB – Maintenance Training CD-ROM.

The Government reserves the right to procure up to 400 each Maintenance Training CD-ROMs. Shipping instructions for the Maintenance Training CD-ROMs shall be in the delivery order.

3.5 CLIN 0005 Initial Spares List (Indefinite Quantity).

The offeror shall provide a list of all spare parts required to maintain and repair the submitted bid sample to the circuit board-level. The offeror shall also guarantee that all spare parts provided are purchasable by the Government. The List of Spare Parts shall include the noun name, quantity, the National Stock Number (if applicable), the original equipment manufacturer name and part number, the country of origin, the Mean-Time- Between-Failures (MTBF) for each part, and price for each part.

This List of Spare Parts shall match the List of Spare Parts provided under Supporting Documentation, except this list shall include pricing data.

Note: MTBF data shall be based on warranty repairs of the bid sample model, warranty repairs of similar commercial models, or by demonstration of the bid sample model.

3.5.1 The Government reserves the right to select one (1) each or more of the listed spare parts for each indefinite quantity order. The quantities for the selected parts may vary with each order, but the total cumulative maximum order limitation for each spare part is 200.

3.5.2 Inspection/Acceptance/FOB point shall be SSD.

3.5.3 The contractor shall deliver 100 percent of the quantity of each part number purchased within 120 days after issuance of the delivery order unless otherwise specified in the delivery order. Shipping instructions will be provided with each delivery order.

3.5.4 Each spare part order shall be individually packaged and labelled. The label shall include the higher assembly, part nomenclature, and National Stock Number.

3.5.5 This is an indefinite quantity CLIN.

3.5.6 Contractor shall identify end item in WAWF Receiving Report that accompanies spares shipments (i.e., Analyzer, Spectrum: CM-523/U Spare Parts).

3.6 CLIN 0006 Maintenance and Calibration Fixtures and/or Accessories (Indefinite Quantity).

3.6.1 SLIN 0006AA – Calibration Equipment.

The offeror shall provide a list of all required calibration hardware, software, software licenses, fixtures, extender boards, breakout cables, accessories, and tools that are not currently available in the Army’s calibration team inventory itemized in Transfer Set Standard Hand Receipt (Attachment 0004), Transfer Set Reference Catalog (Attachment 0005), and Supply Catalog for the Tool Kit TK-17/G (Attachment 0006) of this solicitation.