W91CRB20R0009 Amendment 0001.pdf

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

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)

30-105-04EXCEPTION TO SF 30

APPROVED BY OIRM 11-84

STANDARD FORM 30 (Rev. 10-83) Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

See SF30 Continuation Page Amendment 1 Summary

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 14

16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 30-Jul-2020

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA15C. DATE SIGNED15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

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

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., Street , County, State and Zip Code) X W91CRB20R0009

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

15-Jul-2020

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

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

Offer 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 amendment; (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 APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) 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 date, 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.)

10A. MOD. OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 5. PROJECT NO.(If applicable)

6. ISSUED BY

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

30-Jul-2020

CODE

ACC - APG - W91CRB

BLDG 4310

6515 INTEGRITY COURT

ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND MD 21005-3013

W91CRB 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

W91CRB20R0009

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 30 - BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

The following have been added by full text:

AMENDMENT 1 SUMMARY

The following Sections have been updated:

Section L:

Paragraph B cross reference language has been updated Paragraph C. 2. Factor 1. Sub Factor A. Element A2 sub pararaph iii has been updated

Section J:

Attachment J-1 has been updated Attachment J-3 has been updated

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS #1

1. Contractor Question: Requesting a delay in the due date of the cell video and data. Based upon the current situation with Covid-19 it is very difficult to complete the tasks in less than 30 days. We request an extension for the cell data and video for 30 days until September 17.

Government Answer: At this time due to government scheduling needs, an extension cannot be granted at this time.

The proposal due date remains unchanged.

2. Contractor Question: As found on page 72 of the subject solicitation, it states:

Volume I shall also contain a cross reference that relates the solicitation requirements to where that requirement is addressed in the written proposal. This cross reference shall be in a tabular format and, at a minimum, shall contain the following information:

* Solicitation paragraph number

* Paragraph title

* Location of Offerors response within proposal (paragraph number(s), page number(s), line number(s) as appropriate)

When you state that we should include a cross reference that relates the "solicitation requirements" to where it is addressed in the proposal, please indicate which specific solicitation requirements should be cross-referenced. Do you mean the Volume Content Requirements (Section L-C. of the solicitation), SOW paragraphs, or MIL-PRF-paragraphs?

If it helps clarify, can you provide a tabular format that can be completed by the submitter?

Government Answer: Factor 1. Technical factor should be cross-referenced.

Volume 1 shall also contain a cross reference that relates the evaluation criteria as specified in Section L to where that requirement is addressed in the written proposal. Cross reference is not included in the page limit. Section L has been updated to reflect this update.

3. Contractor Question: New question for the subject solicitation:

For the nail test, the spec calls out a nail speed of 2 inches in less than 0.01 seconds, and that translates to 5080mm/sec.

We know of no nail penetration test that can go more than 100mm/sec.

Can you confirm the nail speed?

Government Answer: The nail speed is adjusted and now based on the SAE J2464 standard (minimum) and the average speed of an AK 47 bullet (maximum). P. Spec has been updated to reflect this update.

4. Contractor Question: Page 75 of the Solicitation requires cell discharge curves to be provided in the Technical Proposal at rates of C/5, C/2, C, 2C, and 5C. The continuous load rating for the CWB is 5.0A maximum, or C/2.

The requirement for discharge curves at rates of C, 2C, and 5C appear to be inconsistent with the CWB performance requirements. Please comment.

Government Answer: No change. The requested information is for the government to gain an understanding of cell performance in certain high rate/unsafe conditions.

5. Contractor Question: In the second paragraph in section (iii) on page 75 of the Solicitation, it states "The Offeror shall discuss the ability of the proposed cell to meet para 3.9 of MIL-PRF-32383/4X". However, 3.9 defines the battery transportation requirements, not cells.

The next sentence in that paragraph states "The Offeror shall discuss the ability of the proposed cell and battery to meet the requirements of paras 3.7.1.3 and 3.7.2.8.1 of MIL-PRF-32383/4X". It appears that para. 3.7.1.3 should be 3.7.1.2.

Government Answer: a) No change. The offeror is directed to the UN standard referenced in the MIL PRF and shall discuss the ability to meet para 3.9 from the cell perspective as the cell constitutes a major portion of the battery. b) Reference changed from 3.7.1.3 to 3.7.1.2

6. Contractor Question: What is the MAX # to be used in the quantity break PRICING MATRIX Cell D17? cell D17 MAX value: The Pricing Matrix is prepopulated with 944,787 as the max quantity. This value appears to be skewing the results by adding the total value from the last quantity price break up to 944,787 batteries to each year of the program.

Government Answer: The max quantities for the other ranges, other than last max, is per the offeror’s discretion to set the ranges.

7. Contractor Question: Is it possible to unlock the cells formatting on the PRICING MATRIX tab for cell width format so numbers that exceed set cell locked width can be widened to be seen?

Government Answer: The formatting of the Pricing Matrix has been updated; widths have been updated to reflect larger numbers.

SECTION J - LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS

The following have been modified:

LIST OF ATTACHMENTS

DOCUMENT NUMBER DESCRIPTION PAGES DATE

Attachment J-1 Performance Specification Sheet

MIL-PRF-32383-4X - Battery, Rechargeable, Selaed Lithium-Ion, BB-2525 and BB-3525 60 07/29//2020

Attachment J-2 Performance Specification Sheet

MIL-PRF-32383 - Batteries, Rechargeable, Sealed General Specification For 36 06/11/2020

Attachment J-3 Total Evaluated Price (TEP) Excel TBD Attachment J-4 CDRLs/DIs 3 Each Attachment J-5 CDRL-CLIN Crosswalk Excel TBD Attachment J-6 DD 254 6 Attachment J-7 OPSEC Form 3 Attachment J-8 Past Performance Questionnaire 4

SECTION L - INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND NOTICES TO BIDDERS

The following have been modified:

INSTRUCTIONS

A. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

In order to be considered for award, Offerors must submit a written proposal and independent test laboratory provided video (30 frames per second resolution or higher) of cell nail penetration results. The independent test laboratory video and the proposal must be submitted electronically by the solicitation closing date and specified time.

The proposal shall remain valid for a minimum of 250 calendar days from the date it is received by the Government and shall not contain classified data/information. This shall be noted in the SF33, page 1, block 12.

The Offerors are informed of the Government’s intention to use Non-Government advisors to assist in the evaluation in Section L of the solicitation. The use of Non-Government advisors during the CWB evaluation process is strictly controlled. The Non-Government advisors are required to sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) with the Government for the evaluation of W91CRB-20-R-0009 and, pursuant to FAR 9.505-4 (b), the advisors must execute, with the Offeror, an agreement that states they will 1) Protect the Offeror’s information from unauthorized use or disclosure for as long as it remains proprietary and 2) Refrain from using the information for any purpose other than that for which it was furnished. Non-Government advisors listed will be made aware of their responsibilities in accordance with the Federal Procurement Policy Act as implemented under FAR 3.104.

Additionally, they shall also be required to submit documentation to the Contracting Officer indicating their personal stock holdings for a conflict of interest review in consultation with the legal advisor prior to being allowed to access to source selection information. The advisors will be required to complete Ethics Training and a briefing by the assigned Ethics Advisor as part of their duties. The required support is limited to those areas where Government expertise is not available.

B. INSTRUCTIONS RELATED TO WRITTEN PROPOSALS

Proposals must be clear, coherent, and prepared in sufficient detail to demonstrate a clear understanding of contract requirements and method of accomplishing these requirements for an effective evaluation of the Offeror’s proposal against the evaluation criteria. Proposals must clearly demonstrate how the Offeror intends to accomplish the requirement and must include convincing rationale and substantiation of all claims. Vague or terse statements such as “will comply”, “noted” and “understood”, etc. are not acceptable. Unnecessarily elaborate brochures or other presentations beyond those sufficient to present a complete effective response to the solicitation are not desired.

Offerors are urged to submit proposals on the most favorable terms in order to reflect their best possible effort, since anything less could result in exclusion from further award consideration. All information the Offeror wishes to have considered shall be submitted with the initial proposal. The evaluation will be limited to the information provided in the proposal and nothing will be assumed. The Government reserves the right to make award without discussion based upon the initial proposals.

Microsoft Office 2013 software or higher shall be used to create the required .xls, .ppt and .doc files. Adobe Acrobat Version 7.0 or higher shall be used to create .pdf files. The Microsoft Project (MS) software file .mpp shall be compatible with MS Project 2013. The electronic proposal shall consist of separate files as set forth and named as designated in Table 1:

TABLE 1 PROPOSAL VOLUMES

Subject File Name Page Limit

Executive Summary B01_[vendorname] – Executive Summary-

20R0009.(.pdf or .doc)

Factor 1 – Technical/Risk (Volume I) B01_[vendorname] – Technical-

Vol.I_20R0009.(.pdf or .doc)

Factor 2 – Price (Volume II) B01_[vendorname] – Price-Vol.II_20R0009.xls No Limit Factor 3 - Past Performance (Volume

III)

B01_ [vendorname] – Past Performance-Vol.III

_20R0009. (.pdf or .doc) No Limit

Factor 4 - Small Business Participation (Volume IV)

B01_[vendorname] – Small Business Subcontracting-Vol.IV_20R0009.(.pdf or .doc)

No Limit

Offer, Award Documents, and Certifications/Representations

(Volume V)

B01_ [vendorname] – SolicitationDocumentation-

Vol.V_20R0009.(PDF or doc) No Limit

Each volume shall include a title page, table of contents and a glossary of all abbreviations and acronyms used (these pages do not count against the proposal page count). If any volume exceeds the designated page limit, those pages will not be evaluated. Each acronym used shall be spelled out in the text the first time it appears in each proposal volume. The table of contents shall list sections, subsections and page numbers. The pricing matrix, Total Evaluated Price (TEP) matrix, shall be incorporated in volume II.

Volume 1 shall also contain a cross reference that relates the evaluation criteria as specified in Section L to where that requirement is addressed in the written proposal. Cross reference is not included in the page limit. This cross reference shall be in a tabular format and, at a minimum, shall contain the following information:

Solicitation paragraph number Paragraph title Location of Offeror’s response within proposal (paragraph number(s), page number(s), line number(s) as appropriate)

Excel files shall not contain any hidden cells, hidden sheets, locked formulas, or access data from any files that are not included with the proposal package. Offerors are responsible to ensure electronic files are virus free.

All written proposal submissions shall be electronically submitted. No hard copies will be accepted. Drawings or other graphics shall not contain text that is less than 8 point font. Each page shall be at a minimum: single spaced, twelve point font, and one inch margins using Times New Roman text font. All pages shall be appropriately numbered and identified by the complete company name, and solicitation number in the header and/or footer.

The Offeror’s proposal is presumed to represent its best effort to respond and meet the requirements of the solicitation. All inconsistencies, whether real or apparent, between promised performance and price shall be explained in the proposal. Unexplained inconsistencies resulting from the Offeror’s lack of understanding of the nature and scope of work for the overall solicitation or their lack of financial ability to perform the contract may be determined to be unacceptable which would deemed the entire proposal to be unacceptable.

Offerors are hereby notified that proposal submission documents, specific features, characteristics, or the entire documents themselves may be incorporated into the contract at time of award at Government discretion, such as but not limited to:

Proposed warranty Proposed technical solutions Proposed Delivery Schedule for completion of First Article and initial delivery of production units

Each volume, other than the Price volume, (Factor 2) shall be written to the greatest extent possible on a stand-alone basis so that its content may be evaluated with a minimum of cross-referencing to other volumes of the technical proposal. There shall be no cross-referencing between the Price volume and any other portion of the overall proposal except the TEP matrix. Cross-referencing within a proposal volume is permitted where its use would conserve space without impairing clarity. Proposals shall not contain hyperlinks to external documents.

Information required for proposal evaluation, which is not found in its designated volume or cross-referenced, is assumed omitted from the proposal.

All Offerors are assured that their submittals under this RFP are considered proprietary data and will be protected accordingly.

The Government will consider an Offeror’s noncompliance with these instructions or any attempt to take advantage of loopholes in these instructions to be indicative of the type of conduct that it may expect from the Offeror during contract performance. Any/all questions shall be submitted no later than 7 August 2020, 9:00 AM EST, in writing, via e-mail to Contracting Officer, Samantha L. Degele at samantha.l.degele.civ@mail.mil, to Contract Specialist, Lab Shabani at labinot.shabani.civ@mail.mil and Carol Tyree at carol.j.tyree.civ@mail.mil. No telephone requests will be honored.

The method of delivery of the written proposal and video is electronic via email and shall be delivered to Contracting Officer, Samantha L. Degele at samantha.l.degele.civ@mail.mil and to Contract Specialist, Lab Shabani, at labinot.shabani.civ@mail.mil. In the event the entire proposal exceeds 10MB, a copy of the proposal may be sent via the DoD SAFE site https://safe.apps.mil.

If the total size of the proposal files exceed 10MB multiple email submissions are also acceptable. Prior to submitting proposal files across e-mail, Offerors shall submit an e-mail to the Contracting Specialist (Lab Shabani at labinot.shabani.civ@mail.mil) detailing the number of emails to be sent and the files being sent under each e-mail.

C. VOLUME CONTENT REQUIREMENTS

1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The executive summary shall include a brief summary of the Offeror’s capability and approach to accomplish the requirements of the contract. The Offeror shall clearly agree to the terms and conditions of this solicitation that consists of the RFP, including all documents, exhibits, and attachments or any exceptions. The submission of these items in accordance with the instructions will, upon acceptance by the Government, contractually bind the Government and the Offeror to the terms and conditions of the solicitation. Any exceptions taken to the solicitation shall be clearly identified in the Executive Summary volume and detailed in the appropriate section of the proposal volumes. However, any such exceptions may be grounds for the Contracting Officer to reject the proposal from further consideration in the source selection process, before initial evaluation.

In accordance with DFARS 252.227-7013 and DFARS 252.227-7014, Offerors shall identify and assert any & all restrictions on the Government’s Use, Release or Disclosure of technical data and computer software rights.

Offeror’s shall include their Cage Code and address. Offeror’s shall include a statement indicating whether or not they are considered a small businesses or a large business in accordance with North American Industry

Classification System (NAICS) 335999; Misc. Electrical Equipment Manufacturing. Offerors must have NAICS 335999 in their FAR and DFARS report (found in SAM) prior to a contract award being issued.

2. FACTOR 1 – TECHNICAL/RISK PROPOSAL (VOLUME I)

The Offeror shall provide the following information related to the proposed design and performance of the battery pack:

(i) A functional block diagram identifying, at a minimum, cell string configuration, battery management system component(s), and safety related electronic components.

(ii) Mechanical drawing(s) specifying, at a minimum, CWB dimensions, location of connectors, interfaces, label(s), and the digital display.

The diagram and drawings will be used as a supplement to battery design and performance as it relates to the requirements of Table 2 and Table 3.

1. SUB-FACTOR A – CWB DESIGN

i. Element A1 Battery Pack Design.

The Offeror shall clearly state if there are any known deviations between the independent test laboratory video and the MIL-PRF requirement(s).

Using, Table 2 – Battery Performance Parameter, the Offeror shall clearly state the ability and approach to meet or exceed the following performance requirements:

TABLE 2 BATTERY PERFORMANCE PARAMETERS

Parameter Proposed

Value (Note 1)

Units Proposal Reference

(Note 2)

Low temperature discharge watt-hour

High temperature discharge watt-hour

Low temperature charge acceptance watt-hour

High temperature charge acceptance watt-hour

Cycle life (125th cycle) watt-hour

Maximum discharge current Amps

Maximum charge current, Flat contacts Amps

Maximum charge current, Nett Warrior connector

Amps

Flexibility limit inches

Storage life months

(Note 1)– Input the proposed value for the given parameter (Note 2)– Input the location in the proposal that describes the ability to meet the proposed parameter

ii. Element A2 - Performance. The Offeror shall provide proposed performance values and the supporting rationale/methodology for the following key performance parameters:

CWB capacity (18W rate, 22°C) [in Wh.]

CWB pack weight [in lbs.]

(i) The Offeror shall provide their proposed Cell performance parameter information in Table 3 Cell Performance Parameters that will achieve the Offeror proposed battery weight and battery capacity values.

TABLE 3 CELL PERFORMANCE PARAMETERS

Parameter Unit Value

Cell Part number from manufacturer

N/A

Nominal Voltage Volts Nominal Capacity Amp hours Nominal Energy Watt-hours

Volume Milliliters Cell dimensions Millimeter

Cell Weight Grams Cell Anode Materials

Cell Cathode Materials Cell Electrolyte

Materials

(ii). Discharge curves (voltage vs. capacity in amp-hours) at the following temperatures at a C/5 rate -20 oC 0 oC 20 oC 55 oC

Discharge curves (voltage vs. capacity in amp-hours) at 20 oC C/5, C/2, C, 2C, 5C

(iii). The Offeror shall provide independent test laboratory provided video at 30 frames per second resolution or higher, using video format MPEG4, and not to exceed five (5) minutes.

The Offeror may utilize their own nail penetration equipment with an independent expert witness present. In this case, the independent expert witness’s resume shall be provided with the submission of the video. The video must be of the same cell proposed for their CWB undergoing nail penetration. The video will be used as a supplement to battery performance as it relates to the requirements of paragraph 3.7 and 3.7.1.2 of MIL-PRF 32383/4X.

The Offeror shall discuss the ability of the proposed cell to meet para 3.9 of MIL-PRF 32383/4X. The Offeror shall discuss the ability of the proposed cell and battery to meet the requirements of paras 3.7.1.2 and 3.7.2.8.1 of MIL-PRF 32383/4X. The independent lab video will be used to supplement the offerors response. The Offeror shall clearly state if there are any known deviations between the performance of the independent lab video and the MIL-PRF 32383/4X requirement(s).

2. SUB-FACTOR B – INTEGRATED MASTER SCHEDULE

The Contractor shall develop and maintain an Integrated Master Schedule (IMS). All activities and tasks associated with the CWB SOW shall be defined and logically linked, showing predecessor/successor relationships and critical path. The defined activities shall be sufficient to account for the entire project under contract, and shall display all required data items, deliverables, integration, testing, long lead items (greater than four (4) calendar weeks), hardware fabrication, firmware development, program events, decision points which impact contractual terms and conditions, and events requiring Government participation.

The Offeror shall provide their proposed MS Project generated IMS and provide a detailed narrative describing the proposed approach and detail inchstones as it relates, at a minimum, to the following events: Production Battery Design Finalize, long lead time components, delivery of 200 batteries for First Article Testing (FAT), Technical Readiness Review, First Article Testing, FAT report, and required CDRLs no later than 270 calendar days after contract award.

The proposed IMS shall also include, the required activities (including conformance acceptance testing of the production lot) and associated detailed narrative, from the Government awarding a follow-on Delivery Order (DO), DO 0002, after successful completion of FAT to deliver the first qualified manufactured units from said order. For the purpose of the proposal evaluation for Factor 1 - Technical/Risk Proposal, Sub-factor B - Integrated Master Schedule, assume a quantity order of 20,000 batteries.

The Offeror shall clearly state in the IMS sub-factor, if the Offeror is proposing delivery dates, with supporting rationale, for earlier than the threshold delivery requirements of:

DO 0001: Nine (9) months (270 calendar days) for the delivery of 200 FAT qualified batteries (minus batteries used in FAT and other government testing) after contract award;

DO 0002: Six (6) months (180 calendar days) after Government acceptance of FAT to start of delivery of qualified manufactured units

The offeror shall also clearly state their proposed minimum and maximum battery monthly delivery rates, for inclusion in the SF33 (at the Government discretion), to ensure any DO quantity that could be awarded will be completed no later than 12 months after exercise of said DO.

3. SUB-FACTOR C – MANUFACTURING

i. Element C1 - Manufacturing Capacity. The offer shall present the plan for establishing the required manufacturing capacity to meet the projected delivery requirements detailed in Section F of the solicitation. The Offeror shall also identify the manufacturers (and their location) for all critical components, materials and subassemblies required to manufacture the CWB, as well as project the availability of these critical items to meet the Maximum Order Quantity (as defined in the TEP Matrix attachment), throughout the base period of the contract.

ii. Element C2 – Critical Processes. The Offeror shall identify all critical manufacturing steps related to the successful performance of the battery, and provide a description of the related quality control process procedures. The Offeror shall also provide a description of the battery sealing method and the supporting rationale for the intended method for sealing all seams, connectors, and digital display (ref: MIL-PRF-32383/4X §3.3.4) to meet transit drop (ref: MIL- PRF-32383/4X §4.7.3.9.2) and immersion (ref: MIL-PRF-32383/4X §3.6.6) requirements.

3. FACTOR 2 – PRICE (VOLUME II)

Pricing information shall be addressed ONLY in the Price Proposal and in the TEP Matrix.

Proposed unit prices shall include any necessary commercial product modifications, fabrication and testing of FAT units; fabrication, build, successful conduct of testing/inspections/certifications of subsequent units; required Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) documentation; and activities as defined in the CWB performance specification and associated SOW.

All assumptions used in determining the proposed FFP must be clearly stated in the Offeror’s proposal.

Each Offeror shall provide a completed Total Evaluated Price (TEP) Matrix attachment as part of the price proposal.

Adequate price schedules and narrative shall be provided supporting the proposed Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) price elements in Section B of the SF33.

Each Offeror shall provide the maximum number of days between placements of DOs where the quantity can be combined for potentially lower price.

The Price factor (Factor 2), will not be evaluated with adjectival ratings but will be evaluated for fair and reasonableness through Price Analysis.

FAR Part 9 adequate resources: The information submitted IAW FAR 9.104-(a) will only be assessed for those Offerors included in the competitive range. The information will be assessed to determine the Offeror’s possession of or the ability to obtain adequate financial resources in order to perform a potential contract borne from the solicitation.

Unbalanced Pricing. Offerors are cautioned that an offer may be rejected if any prices proposed are materially unbalanced between complete CWB system range prices. The Government considers lack of balance to pose an unacceptable risk.

4. FACTOR 3 - PAST PERFORMANCE (VOLUME III)

Past Performance proposals shall address the number of years of related experience the Offeror has in the successful manufacture and delivery of the same/similar items. Offerors shall submit a description of at least three (3) and no greater than five (5) Government and/or commercial contracts for the prime Offeror and each major subcontractor in performance or awarded during the past five (5) years, from the issue date of this RFP, which are relevant to the efforts required by this solicitation. The information gathering process may include telephone interviews and questionnaires sent to points of contact listed in the Offeror’s proposal. Offerors shall make clear within the reference whether they served as the prime, sub or consultant.

Relevant efforts are defined as services/efforts that are similar in size, scope and complexity as this requirement.

Data concerning the Offeror shall be provided first, followed by each proposed major subcontractor, in alphabetical order. If the Offeror submits subcontractor past performance information to the Government, the Offeror shall also submit the written consent of its major subcontractors to allow the disclosure of its subcontractor’s past performance information to the Offeror.

This volume shall be organized into the following sections for each contract the Offeror identifies as relevant past performance:

a. Section 1 - Contract Description(s) - This section shall include the following information in the following format:

Contractor/Subcontractor place of performance, Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code &

Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number; Government contracting activity, address and telephone number

Procuring Contracting Officer's (PCO) name and telephone and fax numbers Government Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) and telephone and fax numbers Government contract administration activity and the Administrative Contracting Officer's (ACO) name, and telephone and fax numbers Contract Number Contract Type Awarded price/cost Final or projected final, price/cost Original delivery schedule Final or projected final, delivery schedule Deviations from original schedule Detailed descriptions on each time the delivery schedule was revised Served as prime or subcontractor Associated NAICS

Period of Performance of the contract

b. Section 2 - Performance - The Offeror’s narrative for each contract listed in Section 1 shall provide information that addresses the following:

How the contract relates to the design/manufacture of a CWB.

The total quantity delivered, Months of continuous manufacturing and the highest monthly manufacture rate Experience in Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) MIL-STD 810 testing (or equal) the product was tested to, and

For any contract(s) identified in Section 1 that did not or do not meet original price/cost, schedule or performance requirements, the Offerors shall provide an additional detailed explanation of the reason(s) for the shortcomings and any management actions taken to resolve the issues, as well as to actions to avoid recurrences. The Offeror shall list each time the delivery schedule was revised and provide rationale of why the revision was necessary. The Offeror shall also provide a copy of any cure notices or show-cause notices received on each contract listed and a description of any corrective action taken. The Offeror shall indicate if any of the contracts listed were terminated and the type and reasons for the termination.

c. Past Performance Questionnaire. For all contracts identified in Section 1, Contract Descriptions, a Past Performance Questionnaire (Appendix B) shall be completed and submitted. The Offeror and major subcontractor(s) shall complete Part I of the Past Performance Questionnaire. Once complete the Offeror and major subcontractor(s) shall e-mail the questionnaire to the Government contracting activity. The POCs for the past/current contract shall be instructed to electronically complete Part II of the questionnaire and e-mail the entire questionnaire to the Contracting Office NLT the proposal due date. The Offeror and major subcontractors shall e-mail the Contracting Officer a list of all the POCs who were sent a questionnaire. The Government shall receive this list NLT the proposal due date. The POC List shall be submitted in MS Word, in 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; and POC e-mail Address

d. Submissions. Offeror’s shall provide and submit the prime contract number and all Government Agency

POCs for Questionnaire data submissions.

5. FACTOR 4 - SMALL BUSINESS PARTICIPATION (VOLUME IV)

The Offeror shall describe their approach to maximizing opportunities for small businesses in the proposed effort, both in terms of the percentage of overall contract value (Small Business Participation Plan) and in terms of the percentage of the subcontracted portion’s value (Small Business Subcontracting Plan).

All Offerors lacking small business status shall provide a separate Small Business Subcontracting Plan.

The cover page for the Offeror’s Small Business Participation Plan/Subcontracting Plan Volume shall summarize the Offeror’s Small Business Participation goals and the Small Business Subcontracting percentage goals for small businesses (SBs), small disadvantaged businesses (SDBs), Woman-owned small businesses (WOSBs), historically underutilized business zone (HUBZone) SBs, and service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses (SDVOSBs) for the total requirement (base + options) as follows:

TABLE 4 SB PARTICIPATION PLAN/SB SUBCONTRACTING PLAN

SM Participation Plan SB Subcontracting Plan * Total Total

SB % %

SDB % %

WOSB % %

HUBZone SB % %

VOSB % %

SDVOSB % %

*Offerors which qualify as small businesses shall enter N/A in this column

a. Small Business Participation Plan.

All Offerors (large and small) will be evaluated on the level of proposed participation of U.S. small businesses in the performance of the contract (as small business prime Offerors or small business subcontractors) relative to the objectives and goals established in Section L. The Government may evaluate:

o The extent to which SB firms are specifically identified in proposals;

o The extent of commitment to utilize SB firms;

o The complexity and variety of the work small business firms are to perform;

o The extent of participation of SB firms in terms of the percentage of the value of the total acquisition and the extent to which the proposal meets or exceeds the small business participation goals set forth in the solicitation document.

o Past performance of the Offerors in complying with requirements of the clauses at FAR 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns, and 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan.

o The realism of the proposal o The extent of participation of such firms (small business prime Offerors and small business subcontractors) in terms of the value of the total acquisition.

This plan is required from all Offerors, regardless of the Offeror’s size status. The Offeror’s Small Business Participation Plan percentages are to be presented in terms of total dollars of work for each Small Business category, divided by the total contract value.

The Offeror shall identify the extent and nature of participation of SB, WOSB, HUBZone SB, VOSB, SDVOSBs and Historically Black Colleges and Universities/Minority Institutions (HBCU/MI) in the performance of the proposed contract. The Offeror’s own participation as a SB, WOSB, HUBZone SB, VOSB, SDVOSB, or HBCU/MI shall be identified and included in the percentages.

The plan shall include, at a minimum:

Name and DUNS number (or CAGE code) of each of the firm(s) included in the plan Copy of the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) profile for each of the firm(s) included in the plan Discussion of the specific components to be produced or services to be performed by each firm Identification of the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code (appropriate to the principal nature of the planned subcontract) supporting each firm’s size status Estimated total dollar value (base and options) subcontracted to each firm Estimated total dollar value (base and options) subcontracted to each SB category Percentage of total contract value (base and options) subcontracted to each firm Percentage of total contract value (base and options) subcontracted to each small business category

The Offeror shall provide evidence of any enforceable commitments in place between itself and their proposed participating small businesses. Each participation percentage shall be accompanied by detailed supporting documentation regarding the individual commitments.

The Offeror shall include evidence of compliance with the requirements of FAR 52.219-8, “Utilization of Small Business Concerns,” and 52.219-9, “Small Business Subcontracting Plan,” in prior contracts containing the clause.

This information shall be provided, at minimum, for each of the contracts discussed in the Offeror’s Past Performance Volume.

Small Business Participation Plan Goals. The Government’s minimum requirements for Participation Plan goals for this acquisition are as follows:

Small Business: 12.5% Small Disadvantaged Business: 2% Women-Owned Small Business: .5% HUBZone Small Business: .5% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business: 2.5%

For each category in which the Offeror’s SB Participation Plan contains goals below those described above, the Offeror shall provide a detailed explanation as to why.

b. Small Business Subcontracting Plan.

In addition to and separate from the Small Business Participation Plan, large business Offerors, with a priced proposal over $650,000, must also submit a Subcontracting Plan (Individual Subcontracting Plan) in the proper format required by FAR 52.219-9 - Small Business Subcontracting Plans.

The Small Business Subcontracting Plan is a requirement for award to a large business and will be incorporated into any resultant contract. This plan is only required from an Offeror which is itself other than a SB, SDB, WOSB, HUBZone SB, VOSB, SDVOSB, or HBCU/MI. The Small Business Subcontracting Plan describes the Offeror’s approach to maximizing opportunities for small businesses in this effort, relative to the subcontracted portion’s value. The Offeror’s Small Business Subcontracting Plan percentages are to be presented in terms of total dollars of work for each Small Business category, divided by the total value of subcontracts (including options).

The plan shall include, at a minimum:

Name and DUNS number (or CAGE code) of each of the firm(s) included in the plan;

Copy of the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) profile for each of the firm(s) included in the plan;

Discussion of the specific components to be produced or services to be performed by each firm;

Identification of the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code (appropriate to the principal nature of the planned subcontract) supporting each firm’s size status;

Estimated total dollar value subcontracted to each firm;

Estimated total dollar value subcontracted to each SB category;

Percentage of total contract value subcontracted to each firm;

Percentage of total contract value subcontracted to each small business category.

The Offeror shall provide evidence of any enforceable commitments in place between itself and the participating small businesses. Each participation percentage shall be accompanied by detailed supporting documentation regarding the individual commitments.

The Offeror shall include evidence of compliance with the requirements of FAR 52.219-8, “Utilization of Small Business Concerns,” and 52.219-9, “Small Business Subcontracting Plan,” in prior contracts containing the clause.

This information shall be provided, at minimum, for each of the contracts discussed in the Offeror’s Past Performance Volume.

The required elements of the Small Business Subcontracting Plan are set forth by FAR 52.219-9 and DFARS 252.219-7003, and should be organized to address these elements in similar order to clearly demonstrate that each element has been fully addressed. All small businesses and historically black colleges or universities and minority institutions included in the Small Business Subcontracting Plan shall be specifically identified to facilitate compliance with 252.219-7003(g). The Offeror shall provide the CAGE code or DUNS number for each proposed subcontractor, and include identification of the NAICS code (appropriate to the principal nature of the planned subcontract) supporting each proposed subcontractor’s size status. The Offeror’s plan shall depict the percentage values of the option requirements separately. The information in the Small Business Subcontracting Plan must properly correlate with that of the Offeror’s Small Business Participation Plan.

Small Business Subcontracting Plan Objectives. The Offeror is requested to consider the Government’s subcontracting objectives for this acquisition in responding to this factor, as follows:

Small Business: 40% Small Disadvantaged Business: 5% Women-Owned Small Business: 5% HUBZone Small Business: 3% Veteran-Owned Small Business: 2% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business: 3%

For each category in which the Offeror’s Small Business Subcontracting Plan contains goals are below the objectives listed above, the Offeror shall provide a detailed explanation as to why.

6. OFFER AND AWARD DOCUMENTS AND CERTIFICATIONS/REPRESENTATIONS

(VOLUME V)

Offerors shall include a signed copy of the SF33 cover page, with block 12 filled out indicating that their proposal shall be valid for a minimum of 250 calendar days. Offerors shall also provide a completed copy of all Contract Clauses (Sections I) and Contractor Representations & Certifications (See Section K) including but not limited to:

Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) 52.203-2;

FAR 52.204-8;

FAR 52.209-7;

FAR 52.219-1 ALT 1;

FAR 52.219-28;

Department of Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) 252.209-7002; and

FAR 52.215-6

Offerors shall complete FAR 52.215-6 by providing a complete list of places of performance (to include all manufacturing locations & subcontractors except for raw material suppliers) and include the type of and percentage of work being performed at each location listed.

System for Award Management (SAM) certifications need not be separately submitted.

A statement specifying agreement with all terms, conditions, and provisions included in the solicitation or any exceptions. Any exceptions taken to the attachments, exhibits, enclosures, or other solicitation terms, conditions, or documents must be fully explained; however, any such exceptions may be grounds for the Contracting Officer to reject the proposal from further consideration in the source selection process, before initial evaluation. Offerors must be active in SAM and maintain an “active” status in order to be considered for award.

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