ONR Code 32 Admin/FM/Technical Support for Organization Code 032/Ocean Battlespace Sensing

Forms / Attachments / Pricing Sheets

This document is a pricing spreadsheet intended for bidders to detail their proposed costs for the opportunity. It includes sections for prime offeror information, labor categories, hours, rates, and total costs across a base year and four option years. It also contains sections for subcontractor cost data and a 'Tripwire' sheet for calculating loaded labor rates.

• Pricing Worksheet: Details CLINs, labor categories (e.g., On-Site Support Staff Leader, High Performance Computing Specialist, Program Analyst, SETA), proposed hours, and total costs for each year. It notes that Travel and ODCs are government-provided NTE amounts.
• Subcontractor Sheet: Provides a template for prime offerors to detail subcontractor costs, hours, CAGE codes, competitive/sole source status, and cost/price analysis. It includes instructions on verifying subcontractor proposals and notes FAR 52.215-22 regarding pass-through charges.
• Tripwire Sheet: Outlines the calculation of loaded labor rates, including direct labor, fringe, overhead, G&A, fee, and other indirect costs. It specifies a service contracting tripwire of $250 per hour for prime, subcontract, and consultant labor.

Bidders must use these spreadsheets to accurately populate their pricing proposals. The 'Pricing Worksheet' requires detailed cost breakdowns for all labor categories and contract periods. The 'Subcontractor' sheet mandates specific information regarding any proposed subcontractors, including cost verification and compliance with FAR clauses. The 'Tripwire' sheet helps ensure compliance with the stated hourly rate limitations. All fields require careful completion to align with the solicitation's requirements.

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This document is the Past Performance Information Form (PPIF) that offerors must complete and submit as part of their proposal. It is used to gather detailed information about the offeror's past performance on relevant contracts.

• Offeror Information: Company name, CAGE Code, Unique Entity Identifier.
• Program Title: Name of the program the contract was for.
• Contract Specifics: Details of the contract including customer information, contract number, type, period of performance, and financial amounts (initial and final/invoiced).
• Customer Points of Contact: Information for Program Manager/COR, Contracting Officer, and Administrative Contracting Officer.
• Description of Relevant Work: A critical section where offerors must:
  • Summarize the work performed and how it relates to the current solicitation's Performance Work Statement (PWS).
  • Compare the magnitude, period of performance, and dollar values of the past contract to the government's requirement.
  • Explicitly correlate past tasks to PWS tasks, noting comparability or lack thereof.
  • Compare the complexity of past tasks to PWS tasks.
  • Identify key personnel from the past contract who are proposed for the current requirement.
  • Detail any staffing turnover and how vacancies were filled.

This form is crucial for demonstrating past performance, a key evaluation factor in many solicitations. Offerors must carefully document how their previous work aligns with and demonstrates capability for the requirements outlined in the current solicitation's PWS. Accurate and thorough completion is essential for a strong proposal.

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This document is a technical evaluation form, specifically for Sub-Factor 1.3, focusing on the Contractor's Staffing Plan and Problem Resolution. Bidders are required to complete this form to detail their approach to staffing and problem-solving.

Staffing Plan Requirements:

• Offeror's understanding of staffing (Key and Non-Key Personnel) for PWS accomplishment.
• Ensuring availability of personnel support in specified technical areas.
• Offeror recruitment strategies.
• Offeror retention strategies.
• Offeror backfill strategies for highly skilled technical personnel.
• Integration of subcontractors/consultants and compliance with FAR 52.219-14.

Problem Resolution Requirements:

• Training plans for Key and Non-Key Personnel.
• Addressing performance issues with personnel and subcontractors.
• Handling extended absences of Key and Non-Key Personnel.
• Addressing invoice issues.
• Meeting QASP requirement for less than 10% turnover per POP year.
• Ability to obtain a SECRET facility clearance by contract award, or a plan to obtain it.

For each element, offerors must provide their response and explain the benefits to the Government.

This form directly impacts proposal preparation. Bidders must provide specific details on their staffing, recruitment, retention, backfill, and problem-resolution strategies. The responses will be evaluated, and offerors should articulate how their proposed approach offers benefits to the Government. Failure to address any of these points may affect the evaluation of the proposal.

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This document is a Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) that outlines specific data items required from the contractor throughout the contract period. It details the nature, frequency, submission requirements, and distribution of various reports and plans.

Bidders should note the following required data items:

• A001: Monthly Progress and Status Reports: Covers accomplishments, problem areas, recommendations, travel, briefs, reports, proposals reviewed, analyses, meetings, filled positions, and vacancies. Due 30 days after award and monthly thereafter.
• A002: Monthly Financial Status Reports: Includes contractor details, labor categories, hours billed, and cumulative costs. Due 30 days after award and monthly thereafter.
• A003: Annual Summary and Self-Assessment Report: Summarizes tasks, actions, standard operating procedures, and performance assessment (quality, schedule, cost, management, compliance). Due 30 days prior to the end of the period of performance.
• A004: Transition In and Initial Staffing Plan: Details personnel, offers to incumbents, recruitment, transition milestones, roles, and government actions needed. Due 5 days after award.
• A005: Sustainment Staffing Plan: Documents current staff, maintenance of staffing, vacancy filling strategies, and training needs. Due 90 days after award.
• A006: Travel Reports: Details traveler, reason, program supported, estimated and actual costs, and dates for individual trips. Due 5 business days after travel concludes.
• A007: Annual Master Travel Log: Compiles all contractor travel for the year, including costs and dates, with recommendations for cost reduction. Due 2 weeks prior to the end of the period of performance.
• A008: Ad Hoc Presentation Materials: Requested by the COR as needed, format and content to be specified by the COR.
• A009: Quality Control Plan: Includes organizational chart, personnel duties, problem resolution, and issue correction. Due 10 days after award.
• A010: Key and Non-Key Personnel Resumes: Resumes not exceeding 2 pages, indicating employment status. Due 3 business days after award.
• A011: Non-Key Personnel Matrix: Correlates non-key personnel to PWS requirements and resumes, indicating employment status. Submitted in Microsoft Excel. Due 3 business days after award.
• A012: Quarterly Contract Management Review (QCMR) Briefing Slides: Covers contract status, performance issues, invoicing, government actions, staffing, small business compliance, property, QASP metrics, funding status, and out-of-scope work. Due 5 days prior to QCMR meeting.
• A013: Quarterly Contract Management Review (QCMR) Meeting Minutes: Includes attendees, discussion items, and action items. QCMR slides are an attachment. Due 30 days after QCMR meeting.
• A014: System Security Plan: For contractor's internal unclassified information system. Due 30 days after award.
• A015: Government Property Inventory Report: Annual report of government property. Due June 30 annually.
• A016: Monthly Quality Metrics Reporting: Reports on procurement packages, grant packages, purchase requests, and associated revisions. Due 30 days after award and monthly thereafter.

This CDRL is critical for understanding the reporting and documentation requirements that will be imposed upon the successful contractor. Bidders must consider the effort and resources required to meet these data delivery obligations when formulating their proposals. All data items are subject to COR approval and are typically delivered via email, with specific page limits for most reports.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a technical evaluation form designed to assess Offeror responses to specific sub-factors related to the opportunity. It outlines the criteria against which proposals will be evaluated, focusing on Sub-Factor 1.1.

• Offeror Name: Field for the vendor's name.

• Proposed Subcontractor(s): Field for listing any subcontractors.

• Offeror Response: Requires vendors to detail their approach to meeting specific requirements.

• Benefits: Requires vendors to explain how their proposed approach benefits the Government.

• Meeting Scheduling and Logistical Support: Providing support for departmental activities, including calendar management, invitation creation, conflict resolution, and administrative support for meetings. Recording meeting minutes.

• Administrative Support for Office Operations: Ordering supplies, managing mail, making copies, scanning, and ensuring office equipment (printers, scanners, copiers, fax machines) is functional.

• Assistance with Award-Level Execution and Phasing Plans: Analyzing fiscal plans, developing budget recommendations, providing justifications for deviations, and assisting with administrative actions to improve financial performance.

• Tracking of Purchase Requisitions (PRs): Monitoring PRs until funding is obligated and expensed, following up on unobligated documents, and recording status in the Comptroller’s Outstanding Commitment Report.

• Management of Financial Tracker Documents: Maintaining detailed financial trackers for Program Officers, including award status, funding, and PRs, updated weekly.

• Draft Input and Analysis for Programmatic Taskers: Providing financial analysis for data calls, deviation reports, budget reductions, and other financial tasks.

• Proposal Package Review: Ensuring completeness of required information, drafting Program Officer checklists, saving files according to conventions, and coordinating to obtain missing documentation.

• Data Call Response and Archive Maintenance: Assisting with data calls and maintaining an archive of planning letters, accepted proposals, and contract preparation documents.

• Alignment with DoD/DON S&T Strategy: Reviewing strategy documents and assisting Program Officers in aligning portfolios with the National Defense Strategy (NDS) and other guidance.

• Identification of Emerging Requirements and Transition Opportunities: Reviewing and identifying opportunities for technology transition and assisting in the development of topics for special programs.

Bidders must use this form to structure their technical proposals. They need to provide detailed responses to each requirement listed and clearly articulate the benefits of their proposed approach to the Government. This document directly informs the content and format of the technical evaluation for Sub-Factor 1.1.

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This document is a Certification Statement and Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) required for contractor employees performing acquisition functions. It ensures that individuals involved in government acquisition processes disclose and avoid personal conflicts of interest and protect non-public information.

• Acquisition Function Identification: Requires specifying the government acquisition function the contractor employee will support.
• Role of Contractor Employee: Details the contractor employee's role and identifies the specific contract, solicitation, or particular matter.
• Support Services Contract Number: Identifies the contract under which the employee's services are provided, referencing FAR clause 52.203-16.
• Personal Conflict of Interest Disclosure: Contractor employees must certify they have no personal conflicts of interest or disclose any existing financial interests, affiliations, or other relationships that could impair impartiality.
• Non-Disclosure of Information: Contractor employees must certify they have executed an NDA with their employer and will protect non-public information, using it only for the specified work and returning or destroying it upon completion.
• Non-Personal Services Contract Acknowledgment: Contractor employees acknowledge that the support services contract is not a personal services contract.

Potential bidders should be aware that personnel assigned to this opportunity may be required to complete and sign this certification and NDA. This indicates the sensitive nature of the acquisition functions involved and the government's commitment to preventing conflicts of interest and protecting non-public information. It may also imply specific compliance requirements for personnel performing under the resulting contract.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for "32 Admin/FM/Technical Support Seaport" for the Office of Naval Research (ONR), Code 32, Ocean Battlespace Sensing program. It is a 100% Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside for small businesses holding contracts under the SeaPort Next Generation (Next Gen) IDIQ contract. Offerors must possess a SeaPort Next Gen IDIQ contract to be considered. The requirement is for Military and Aerospace Equipment and Military Weapons, with a NAICS Code of 541330 and a size standard of $41.5M.

The work involves providing administrative, financial, and technical support services to enable maritime domain access and distributed operations for naval forces. This includes supporting ONR's basic, applied, and advanced technology development programs. Specific tasks fall under three focus areas: Administrative Tasks, Financial Requirements (Program Analysts), and Technical Requirements.

The anticipated award will be a Firm Fixed Price Level of Effort Task Order with Cost Reimbursement (no fee) for Other Direct Costs (ODC) CLINs. The contract period is anticipated to be Base Year 1 (2026) with four one-year option periods (2027-2030) and a six-month option to extend services.

Proposals must be submitted electronically via the PIEE Solicitation Module by Wednesday, April 15, 2026, 2:00 PM local time. Questions must be submitted via email to the Contracting Officer and Contract Specialist by the same date and time. The evaluation will be conducted in phases: Technical (Factor 1), Past Performance (Factor 2), and Price (Factor 3). Technical is significantly more important than Past Performance, which is more important than Price. Technical Factor 1 includes three sub-factors: Technical Approach, Key Personnel Qualifications and Resumes, and Contractor's Staffing Plan and Problem Resolution.

This is a 100% Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside. Only small businesses holding contracts under SeaPort Next Gen are eligible. Offerors that do not have a SeaPort IDIQ contract will not be considered.

The incumbent contractor is Allegient Defense, Inc. Offerors are reminded that contract rate caps and team member substitution policies from their basic SeaPort Next Gen IDIQ contract apply.

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This document is a DD Form 254, Contract Security Classification Specification. It provides security requirements for a contract, including clearance levels, safeguarding of classified information, and access to classified or controlled unclassified information.

• Facility Clearance: Top Secret required.
• Safeguarding: Secret level required at contractor facility.
• Contract Information: Solicitation number N0001426R3002, due date 20260406.
• Access Requirements: Contractor personnel require final security eligibility determination at the TOP SECRET level, enrollment in Continuous Vetting, and must be U.S. persons. Access to classified information will occur at the Office of Naval Research facility, not the contractor's facility.
• Information Handling: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) will be handled, requiring compliance with NIST SP 800-171. Operations Security (OPSEC) requirements are also applicable.
• Subcontracting: Not authorized without prior written approval.
• Public Release: Prohibited without government approval.
• Points of Contact: Includes contacts for the Government Contracting Activity (GCA) and security guidance.

This form is critical for bidders to understand the security requirements and clearance levels necessary to perform the contract. It outlines the types of information that will be handled (classified and CUI), where access will occur, and specific security protocols that must be followed. Bidders must ensure they can meet these stringent security requirements, including facility and personnel clearances, to be eligible for award.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Past Performance Questionnaire package for services, intended to be completed by clients or Contracting Officers' Representatives (CORs) to evaluate a contractor's past performance. Bidders should ensure their clients/CORs are aware of this requirement and submit the completed questionnaire directly to the specified email addresses by the solicitation's closing date.

• Contractor Information: Name of contractor, contract number, contractor's role (Prime, JV Team Member, Subcontractor), proposed role in the pending contract.
• Contract Details: Length of involvement, contract type, contract value, description of services.
• Performance Evaluation: Assessment of performance on the prior contract, including comparison to CPARS, significant scope changes, performance changes, and out-of-cycle CPAR initiation.
• Evaluator Information: Name, email, title, and phone number of the person completing the questionnaire.
• Rating Scale: Definitions for Exceptional, Very Good, Satisfactory, Marginal, Unsatisfactory, Neutral, and N/A ratings for various performance areas (Quality of Service, Cost Control, Schedule, Business Relationships, Management of Key Personnel, Customer Satisfaction).
• Comments: Section for detailed justifications, especially for ratings below "Satisfactory" or above "Satisfactory".

This questionnaire is critical for the evaluation of past performance, which is often a significant factor in award decisions. Bidders should proactively engage with their past clients and CORs to ensure timely and accurate completion and submission of this questionnaire. The detailed rating criteria and required comments will help bidders understand the specific aspects of performance that the government values and will be evaluating.

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This document is a Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) that outlines the procedures and guidelines the Office of Naval Research (ONR) will use to ensure a contractor meets the required performance standards and service levels specified in the Performance Work Statement (PWS) for "ONR Code 32 Ocean Sensing Support." It details how ONR will monitor contractor performance, evaluate adherence to quality standards, and ensure payment is made only for services received.

• Introduction: States the QASP's purpose in relation to the PWS.
• Performance Management Approach: Emphasizes a results-oriented approach, focusing on outcomes rather than strict process compliance, allowing contractor flexibility.
• Roles and Responsibilities: Defines the roles of the Contracting Officer (KO) and Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) in contract administration and performance surveillance.
• Performance Standards/Quality Levels: References Table 1 for specific performance requirements, acceptable quality levels, and surveillance methods.
• Methodologies to Monitor Performance: Details surveillance techniques such as random monitoring and customer feedback.
• Quality Assurance Documentation: Outlines monitoring documents, feedback forms, and reporting requirements.
• Analysis of Quality Assurance Assessment: Describes how performance will be determined, corrective action plans, reporting, and review processes.
• Table 1: Performance Requirements Summary: Lists specific tasks (e.g., submitting reports, filling positions, maintaining staffing levels) with associated performance standards, acceptable quality levels, surveillance methods (primarily COR monitoring and CPARS), and potential consequences for non-compliance.
• Table 2: Customer Feedback: Provides a form for soliciting feedback on contractor performance.

This QASP is crucial for bidders as it clearly defines the government's expectations for quality and performance. It outlines how the contractor's performance will be measured and evaluated against the PWS. Bidders should pay close attention to the performance standards, acceptable quality levels, and surveillance methods detailed in Table 1, as meeting these requirements will be critical for successful contract execution and performance reviews (CPARS). Understanding the government's surveillance techniques and feedback mechanisms will help bidders develop robust quality control plans and ensure they deliver services that meet or exceed the specified standards.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document outlines the minimum requirements and desired qualifications for key personnel positions required for the opportunity. It serves as a template for bidders to detail how their proposed candidates meet these requirements.

Key Position 1: On-Site Support Staff Lead

• Minimum Requirements: Current SECRET clearance (or ability to obtain), Bachelor's degree (Master's preferred) with 10 years of management experience in S&T/R&D business/financial support, ability to learn organizational structure, demonstrated leadership of a team of 10+ personnel, experience collaborating with Program Officers on spend plans, developing corrective actions, and providing recommendations.
• Proficiencies: Microsoft Office 365 suite, clear communication (oral/written), independent and collaborative work, meeting organization, and mature judgment in task anticipation.

Key Position 2: High Performance Computing Specialist

• Minimum Requirements: Current Secret clearance (or ability to obtain), High school diploma with 6 years of similar support experience OR Bachelor's degree with 3 years of similar support experience.
• Proficiencies: Microsoft Office 365 suite, clear communication (oral/written), independent and collaborative work, meeting organization, and mature judgment in task anticipation.

Key Position 3: Program Analyst

• Minimum Requirements: CURRENT Secret clearance (or ability to obtain), 3 years of SAP experience, Bachelor's degree with 5 years of S&T business/financial support experience, 3 years of experience in cost analysis information extraction, tracking fund availability and reviewing financial documents, supporting S&T/R&D missions, assisting in annual phasing/planning and developing spend plans, responding to Data Calls, and planning/executing meetings for up to a dozen participants.
• Desired Requirements: Professional experience comparable to DAWIA or FAC-C, and experience in Navy ERP.
• Proficiencies: Microsoft Office 365 suite, clear communication (oral/written), independent and collaborative work, meeting organization, and mature judgment in task anticipation.

Bidders must use this form to document how their proposed candidates for these key positions satisfy all listed minimum and desired qualifications. This information is critical for proposal evaluation and demonstrating compliance with personnel requirements.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Price Narrative Form required for all proposed team members and/or subcontractors. It is designed to collect detailed pricing and administrative information from offerors.

• Offeror Information: Company name, CAGE Code, UEI Number.
• Administrative Contracting Office (ACO) / Cognizant Audit Office: Details regarding agency, names, contact information, and most current rates on file.
• Business System Information: Listing of Government accepted systems (Accounting, Property Management, Purchasing) and audit dates.
• Fiscal Information: Offeror's fiscal year.
• Labor Rate Information: Basis for proposed labor rates, indirect rate application, escalation rates, and handling of optional surge CLINs.
• Subcontractor/Consultant Information: Rationale for selection, competition analysis, and fair and reasonable pricing assessment.
• Limitation of Subcontracting: Calculation methodology for compliance with FAR 52.219-14.
• SeaPort Rate Caps: Calculation methodology for compliance (if applicable).
• Other Direct Costs (ODC): Statement on whether ODCs include indirect rates and a table for calculating indirect costs applied to ODCs.
• Position Identification: Specification of whether prime or sub will fill identified positions.

This form is critical for proposal preparation. Bidders must accurately complete all sections to provide the government with a comprehensive understanding of their proposed pricing structure, subcontractor arrangements, and compliance with relevant regulations. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may impact proposal evaluation.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for Navy Seaport Next Generation contract holders only, specifically for 100% Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business concerns holding contracts under SeaPort Next Gen. The requirement is for Admin/FM/Technical Support for Organization Code 032/Ocean Battlespace Sensing FY: 2025. The NAICS Code is 541330 with a size standard of $41.5M. The anticipated award is a Firm Fixed Price Level of Effort Task Order with Cost Reimbursement (no fee) Other Direct Cost (ODC) CLINs.

• The document outlines extensive administrative, financial, and technical support services required to enable maritime domain access and distributed operations for naval forces.

• Tasks include administrative support for programs, financial requirements analysis, and technical support in areas such as High Performance Computing and cybersecurity.

• Specific roles include On-Site Support Staff Leader, High Performance Computing Specialist, Program Analyst, Junior Program Analyst, Senior Program Analyst/Financial SME, and SETA.

• Cybersecurity requirements include compliance with NIST SP 800-171 and CMMC Level 2.

• The contract type is Firm Fixed Price Level of Effort Task Order with Cost Reimbursement (no fee) for Other Direct Costs (ODC) CLINs.

• The period of performance is anticipated to span from September 14, 2026, to September 13, 2031, with potential for a six-month extension.

• Proposals must be submitted electronically via the PIEE Solicitation Module by the date and time specified in Block 9 of the Standard Form 33.

• Late proposals will not be considered.

• Evaluation will be conducted in phases: Technical Proposal (Phase I), Past Performance (Phase II), and Price Analysis (Phase III).

• Technical approach is the most important factor, followed by Past Performance, and then Price.

• Offerors must demonstrate understanding of requirements and provide specific approaches.

• Key Personnel qualifications and resumes are critical for evaluation.

• A minimum of three (3) relevant past performance examples are required.

• Proposals must adhere to strict page limits for each volume.

• This solicitation is a 100% Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business set-aside.

• Offerors must hold a SeaPort Next Gen IDIQ contract to be considered.

• Proposals from other offerors will not be considered.

• The incumbent contractor is Allegient Defense, Inc.

• Offerors are reminded that contract rate caps and substitution of team members/personnel are governed by the basic SeaPort Next Gen IDIQ contract.

• Cybersecurity requirements (CMMC) are detailed, requiring specific certifications and affirmations.

• Specific instructions for proposal format, page limits, and submission are provided.