Towed Array Integrated Product Team (TAIPT) Telemetry and Engineering Services Follow On

Amendment / Modification

This amendment modifies the solicitation by:

• Extending the Response Due Date from August 22, 2025, to April 21, 2026.

• Incorporating DFARS 252.204-7021 (Contractor Compliance with the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Level Requirements) and DFARS 252.204-7025 (Notice of Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Level Requirements) by full text.

• Section A - Solicitation/Contract Form (Response Due Date)

• Section I - Contract Clauses (Addition of DFARS clauses)

• Section L - Instructions, Conditions, & Notices to Offerors or Quoters (Addition of DFARS provision)

• The proposal submission deadline has been extended to April 21, 2026.

• Offerors must now comply with the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 2 (Self) requirements as detailed in the incorporated DFARS clauses and provision. This includes having a current CMMC status and affirmation of continuous compliance entered in SPRS prior to award, and potentially providing CMMC unique identifiers (UIDs) in their proposals.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Performance Requirements Summary Table that outlines specific performance objectives, standards, and acceptable quality levels (AQLs) for various tasks related to the TAIPT (Technical Assistance and Information Processing Tool) system. It serves as a critical reference for understanding the expected quality and performance metrics for contractors.

• Task Identification: Each requirement is linked to a specific task number and title from the SOW/PWS (e.g., Task A: TAIPT Configuration Management Support, Task B: Engineering Services, Task C: TAIPT Repair, Overhaul, and Upgrade).
• CDRLs: Lists Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) numbers where applicable, indicating specific deliverables required.
• Performance Objective: Describes the goal of each task or deliverable.
• Performance Standard (AQL): Specifies the acceptable quality level, often expressed as a percentage (e.g., 99%, 98%, 95%).
• Monitoring Method: Details how performance will be assessed, including government review of documents, COR assessment, and customer feedback.

This table is crucial for bidders to understand the precise performance expectations and quality standards they must meet. It details the deliverables, their submission timelines, and the metrics by which their performance will be measured. Bidders should carefully review these requirements to assess their capability to meet the government's standards and to accurately price their proposals. Key tasks include configuration management, engineering services, repair/overhaul, and reporting, each with defined quality thresholds and monitoring methods.

Forms / Attachments / Pricing Sheets

This document is a Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) detailing various data items required under a contract for "Telemetry Services and Hardware." It specifies the type of data, submission requirements, and distribution.

Each entry (e.g., A001, A002) represents a specific data item required from the contractor, including:

• Data Item Number and Title: Such as "Reliability Test Report," "Report, Record of Meeting/Minutes," "Product Baseline Index (PBLI)," "Engineering Change Notice (ECN)," "Engineering Change Proposal (ECP)," "Request for Variance (RFV)," "Specification Change Notice (SCN)," "Technical Report – Study/Services," "Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) Manuals and Associated Supplemental Data," "Government Property (GP) Inventory Report," "Test Procedures," "Failure Summary & Analysis Report," "Reliability Test Procedure," "Contract Status Report," "Certificate of Compliance," "Notice of Revision (NOR)," and "Material Improvement Project (MIP) Report."
• Authority and Contract Reference: Citing the source document (e.g., SOW) and specific paragraphs.
• Frequency and Submission Dates: When and how often the data is due.
• Distribution Statements: Specifies who is authorized to receive the data, including export control warnings.
• Remarks: Provides specific instructions or clarifications for each data item.

This CDRL outlines the specific reports, documentation, and data deliverables expected from the contractor. Potential bidders should review these requirements to understand the full scope of reporting and documentation obligations associated with the contract, which will impact proposal planning and execution.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) detailing a specific data item (B001) titled "Certificate of Compliance." It outlines the requirements for submitting this data to the government.

• Data Item Number: B001
• Title: Certificate of Compliance
• Authority: DI-MISC-1356A
• Contract Reference: FFP Material Items
• Requiring Office: NUWCDIVNPT Code 1532
• Distribution Statement: "D" - Distribution authorized to the Department of Defense (DoD) and DoD Contractors only; critical technology. Other requests to be referred to NUWCDIVNPT.
• Export Control Warning: The document contains technical data restricted by the Arms Export Control Act and Export Administration Act.
• Destruction Notice: For unclassified, limited distribution documents, destroy by any method that prevents disclosure.
• Remarks:
  • Block 9: See attached Addendum.
  • Block 10: Estimated submittals identified in task order.
  • Block 12/13: Recommendations due within 20 business days after need is identified.
  • Block 14: Report format specified (Microsoft Office), with specific instructions for COR notification based on package size and content (classified, travel details, duration).

This CDRL specifies a required deliverable, the "Certificate of Compliance," and provides detailed instructions on its submission, format, and distribution. Bidders must understand these requirements to ensure proper delivery of this data item as part of their contractual obligations. The remarks section provides crucial details on reporting format, submission timelines for recommendations, and handling of classified or extensive reports.

Amendment / Modification

This amendment (0003) to solicitation N6660425R0381, dated April 25, 2025, makes the following updates:

• Exhibit A CDRLs: Updated.

• Exhibit B CDRLs: Updated.

• Attachment 2: Performance Requirements Summary Table: Updated.

• Section L (Instructions, Conditions, & Notices to Offerors or Quoters): A typographical error has been corrected.

• Section A - Solicitation/Contract Form (minor text modifications, distribution details, PID, POC, and minimum obligation note).

• Section J - List of Attachments (Exhibit A CDRLs, Exhibit B CDRLs, and Performance Requirement Summary were added; Exhibit B CDRLs, Exhibit A CDRLs, and Performance Requirements Summary were deleted - this appears to be a correction/replacement).

• Section L - Instructions, Conditions, & Notices to Offerors or Quoters (typographical error corrected).

No changes to proposal deadlines or submission requirements are indicated. The solicitation remains a sole source requirement to L3 Technologies, Inc. Chesapeake Sciences. The anticipated period of performance start date is June 24, 2026. The government's minimum obligation is ten (10) Non-Acoustic Sensor (NAS) Nodes.

Amendment / Modification

This amendment modifies the solicitation N6660425R0381 by:

• Extending the solicitation response due date from June 9, 2025, to August 22, 2025, at 14:00 EST.

• Adding clause B-215-H001 MAXIMUM RATES (Oct 2018).

• Section A - Solicitation/Contract Form: Response Due Date and miscellaneous text.

• Section B - Supplies or Services & Prices or Costs: Addition of clause B-215-H001 MAXIMUM RATES.

The proposal submission deadline has been extended to August 22, 2025. Bidders must also incorporate the new clause B-215-H001 regarding maximum rates into their proposals.

Amendment / Modification

This amendment (0001) modifies the solicitation/contract N6660425R0381, dated 25 Apr 2025.

Key changes include:

• Deletion of clause 52.216-21 Requirements (Oct 1995).

• Deletion of clause 52.219-28 Postaward Small Business Program Rerepresentation (Alternate I) (Jan 2025) Alternate I (Mar 2020).

• Modification of clause 52.219-28 Postaward Small Business Program Rerepresentation (Jan 2025) to include updated definitions and rerepresentation requirements for various small business categories.

• Section A - Solicitation/Contract Form: Miscellaneous text modified, including distribution details and POC information. A note specifies the Government's minimum obligation is ten (10) Non-Acoustic Sensor (NAS) Nodes.

• Section I - Contract Clauses: Clause 52.219-28 is modified and presented in full text, detailing rerepresentation obligations for contractors.

• Clauses 52.216-21 and 52.219-28 (Alternate I) are deleted.

This amendment primarily impacts the contractual clauses related to requirements and small business rerepresentations. Bidders should review the updated 52.219-28 clause carefully for compliance requirements. The effective date of the amendment is April 28, 2025.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for Towed Array Integrated Product Team (TAIPT) Telemetry and Engineering Services Follow On. The Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division, Newport (NUWCDIVNPT) requires services for the upgrade, production, and maintenance of Surveillance, Surface, and Submarine Towed Array products. The services are procured by the Naval Array Technical Support Center (NATSC), the towed system In-Service Engineering Agent (ISEA).

• Engineering Services (CLIN 0001): Approximately 40,300 hours for services over the contract duration. Pricing Arrangement: Cost Plus Fixed Fee.

• Other Direct Costs (ODCs) (CLIN 0002): A plug-in figure of $79,290.37 is proposed. Pricing Arrangement: Cost No Fee.

• Data (CLIN 0003): Data associated with CLIN 0001, as per Exhibit A CDRL. Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price.

• Components (CLIN 0004): Orders to be issued per Attachment 1 pricing tables. Requires DoD unique identification or equivalent. Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price.

• Data (CLIN 0005): Data associated with CLIN 0004, as per Exhibit B CDRL. Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price.

• Technical Requirements: Work will be initiated via Task and Delivery Orders (TO/DOs). Specific tasks and delivery requirements will be identified in the TO/DO SOWs. Includes TAIPT Telemetry Configuration Management Support, Engineering Services, TAIPT Repair/Overhaul/Recertify/Upgrade, and Parts.

• Period of Performance: June 24, 2026, to June 23, 2031.

• Contract Type: The Government contemplates award of a Cost Plus Fixed Fee, Cost-Reimbursable, and Firm Fixed Price contract.

• Minimum Government Obligation: Ten (10) Non-Acoustic Sensor (NAS) Nodes.

• Proposal Submission: Proposals must be submitted electronically via email.

• Proposal Format: Submitted in English, 10-point font, single-spaced, with 1-inch margins. Separate volumes for Cover Letter/Fill-In, Requirements, and Cost/Price.

• Key Deadlines: Receipt of proposals is by 2:00 PM EST on June 9, 2025.

• Evaluation Factors: Award will be made to the sole source Offeror whose proposal meets all solicitation requirements, considering Facility and Safeguarding Clearance, Plan for Obtaining Personnel Clearances, Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCI) Mitigation Plan, Small Business Participation, and Cost/Price Analysis.

• This requirement is solicited on a sole source basis to L3 Technologies, Inc. Chesapeake Sciences.

• Offerors must possess a facility and safeguarding clearance issued by the Defense Security Service at the time of proposal submission.

• This is a follow-on requirement to N66604-21-D-L000.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document provides the pricing tables for CLIN 0004 under an Indefinite Delivery-Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with Firm Fixed Price provisions. Bidders are required to fill in the unit prices for various items across different ordering years and quantity ranges.

• CLIN 0004 Pricing Table: Contains a list of part numbers (P/N) and their descriptions. Bidders must provide unit prices for each item based on specified quantity ranges (1-4, 5-9, 10-24, 25-49, 50-99, 100+) for each of the five ordering years.
• Non-Recurring Engineering (NRE): Offerors must identify any parts requiring NRE support services within the tables.
• Additional Ordering Instructions:
  • The Government may issue unilateral Delivery Orders based on the provided pricing tables.
  • The Government may issue bilateral Delivery Orders for bulk orders (multiple part numbers) with a percentage discount off the standard unit price. Bidders must fill in the table for stand-alone delivery-order total dollar value ranges and associated percentage discounts.
  • Specific components are listed as ineligible for discounts and must be ordered at their stand-alone values. Bidders must fill in this table with the relevant part numbers and descriptions.

This document is critical for bidders to understand the pricing structure and requirements for CLIN 0004. It dictates how pricing should be submitted, including provisions for quantity discounts and specific components that are not eligible for discounts. Bidders must accurately complete these tables to form a compliant proposal.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a DD Form 254, Contract Security Classification Specification. It provides security requirements for a contract or solicitation, detailing the level of facility security clearance and safeguarding required, as well as information about classified or controlled unclassified information (CUI) that may be involved.

• Facility Clearance: Requires a "Secret" level of facility security clearance and safeguarding.
• Contract Information: Identifies the solicitation number as N66604-25-R-0381, with an original date of 20241115 and a revised date of 20250414.
• Contractor Information: Lists L-3 Technologies, Inc. Chesapeake Sciences as the contractor, with associated CAGE code (0VZE8) and cognizant security office.
• Performance Locations: Includes performance locations at NUWC Division Newport, RI, and L-3 Technologies, Inc. Chesapeake Sciences in Millersville, MD.
• Procurement Description: The contractor shall provide TAIPT telemetry and towed array parts, engineering and technical services.
• Security Guidance: Outlines requirements for handling classified and CUI information, including access, storage, generation, and protection measures. It also details procedures for reporting security violations and incidents.
• OPSEC Requirements: Imposes Operations Security (OPSEC) requirements for the contract.

This form is critical for bidders to understand the security requirements associated with the opportunity. It specifies the necessary security clearances, handling procedures for classified and CUI information, and operational security measures. Bidders must ensure they can meet these security requirements to be eligible for award. The document also provides contact information for security-related inquiries.