Restore and upgrade the Secondary Propulsion Unit Rotary Deployment Mechanism (RDM)

Solicitation

This document is a solicitation (RFQ) for RDM Service, specifically for the restoration and upgrading of the Secondary Propulsion Unit Rotary Deployment Mechanism (RDM), including the Training Motor and Rotary Joint. The acquisition is unrestricted.

• Restoration and upgrading of the Secondary Propulsion Unit Rotary Deployment Mechanism (RDM).

• Includes the Training Motor and Rotary Joint.

• Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) as detailed in Exhibit A, including:

  • Sequence A001 Work Completion Certificate
  • Sequence A002 Test/Inspection Report
  • Sequence A003 Quality Assessment Report

• Long Lead Time Material for the RDM restoration and upgrade.

• Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price for all items.

• Period of Performance: May 1, 2026, to April 30, 2027.

• Offer Due Date: May 29, 2026, 12:00 PM.

• Quotes are to be submitted via email to David.m.ham7.civ@us.navy.mil.

• Evaluation will be based on Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA).

• Technical proposals must demonstrate compliance with specifications and include descriptive literature (brochures, spec sheets) for quoted equipment, identifying item ID numbers. Any exceptions to specifications must be detailed.

• Price quotes must be firm for sixty (60) days.

• Vendors must submit pricing information on recent sales of the items or similar items, or provide government sales data, with supporting invoices.

• This acquisition is unrestricted.

• The solicitation incorporates FAR clauses 52.212-1 and 52.212-2 by reference.

• Government Furnished Property (GFP) is involved, requiring offerors to submit a Government Property Management System Plan or confirmation letter.

• Specific instructions for deliveries to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard are provided, including required identification for drivers and delivery hours.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document outlines the Operations Security (OPSEC) contract requirements for Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (PNSY). It details what OPSEC is, the purpose and requirements of an OPSEC Plan, and the responsibilities of the contractor regarding the protection of sensitive information. It also includes the PNSY Portable Electronic Device (PED) Policy and an OPSEC Critical Information and Indicator List (CIIL) with countermeasures.

• OPSEC Definition: Process to protect sensitive information (Critical Information and Indicators - CII) from adversary exploitation.
• OPSEC Plan: A plan to record, identify, and monitor contractor OPSEC activities. Its requirement is determined on a case-by-case basis.
• Contractor Responsibility: Avoid inadvertent disclosure of unclassified or classified information, including CII. Prohibits publicizing US Government CII on websites, social media, or through media requests without authorization.
• PED Policy: Defines Portable Electronic Devices (PEDs) and their capabilities, outlining requirements for evaluation and approval before use, and emphasizing coordination with sponsors and security for usage controls.
• CIIL & Countermeasures: Lists examples of Critical Information and Indicators (e.g., PII, schedules, equipment capabilities, infrastructure details) and corresponding countermeasures (e.g., not posting sensitive info online, shredding documents, removing badges, reporting compromises).

This document is crucial for bidders to understand the security protocols and information protection requirements that will be in effect during contract performance. It highlights the importance of safeguarding sensitive information, the potential consequences of disclosure, and specific rules regarding electronic devices and public dissemination of information. Bidders must be prepared to comply with these OPSEC and PED policies.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) for the "RDM Service & LLT Material" contract. It outlines the Government's systematic method for evaluating contractor performance.

• Purpose of QASP: To define what will be monitored, how monitoring will occur, who will conduct it, and how efforts and results will be documented.
• Government Roles: Identifies the Contracting Officer (KO), Contract Specialist (CS), Contracting Officer's Representative (COR), and Alternate COR (ACOR), including their responsibilities and contact information.
• Contractor Representatives: Refers to the contract for contractor representative details.
• Performance Standards: States that performance standards and Acceptable Quality Levels (AQLs) are defined in the Performance Requirements Summary Table (PRS Table) attached to the contract.
• Methods of QA Surveillance: Lists various methods the COR may use, including Direct Observation, Periodic Inspection, User Survey, Validated User/Customer Complaints, 100% Inspection, Periodic Sampling, Random Sampling, Progress/Status Meetings, Analysis of Contractor's Progress Reports, and Performance Reporting.
• Ratings: Defines a rating scale (Exceptional, Very Good, Satisfactory, Marginal, Unsatisfactory) to evaluate performance against standards.
• Documenting Performance: Details the process for general documentation (COR Status Report, CPARS) and handling Marginal/Unsatisfactory performance, including Contract Discrepancy Reports (CDRs).
• Evaluation Areas: Lists key areas the COR will assess, such as Technical/Quality, Cost Control (if applicable), Schedule/Timeliness, Management, Small Business Subcontracting, and Regulatory Compliance.
• Frequency of Measurement: States that measurement frequency will be determined based on the AQL column of the PRST.
• Attachments: Mentions Attachment A - QASP Matrix.

This QASP details how the Government will monitor and evaluate the contractor's performance. Bidders should review this document to understand the Government's expectations for quality, performance standards, and the methods used to assess compliance. This information is crucial for understanding the contract's quality assurance requirements and how performance will be measured and rated, which can impact contract administration and potential payment deductions.

Forms / Attachments / Pricing Sheets

This document, a Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL), outlines specific data items that must be delivered by the contractor. It details the requirements for various reports and certifications related to the RDM LLT system.

• Data Item No. 001 (Work Completion Certification Certificate): Requires a certificate upon completion of tasks, with specific SOW references (3.1.1.1.1., 3.1.3.2.1.).
• Data Item No. 002 (Test/Inspection Report): Requires a report referencing specific SOW paragraphs (3.1.1.2.1., 3.1.2.1.1., 3.1.2.1.3., 3.1.3.2., 3.1.3.2.1., 3.1.3.2.2., 3.1.3.2.3.).
• Data Item No. 003 (Quality Assessment Report): Requires a report related to new material quality evidence, referencing SOW Paragraph 3.1.4.2.
• Frequency: Generally 'ASGEN' (As Generated), with specific submission dates defined.
• Distribution: Authorized for Department of Defense and U.S. DoD contractors. Other requests must go through PNSY.
• Submission Method: Electronic submissions via Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) are required for Data Items 001 and 002. Hard copies for Data Item 001 will be sent with the material.

This CDRL specifies the mandatory deliverables and reporting requirements for contractors. Bidders must understand these data item requirements, including their content, submission frequency, and format, to accurately price and plan for contract performance. The document also clarifies distribution limitations and submission procedures.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a GFP (Government Furnished Property) Attachment related to Solicitation Number N3904026Q0003 for the NM2 RDM program. It details a provisioned item.

• Item Name: rotational deployment mechanism assembly
• Item Description: Rotational Deployment mechanism including training motor and rotary joint assembly. Not including LVDT Pos indicator or shipboard manifold.
• NSN: 304001504612
• CAGE Code: 04808
• Part Number: 4D98024G01
• Quantity: 1 (Assembly)
• Unit Acquisition Cost: $5,391,632.00
• Property Classification: Reparable
• Property Usage: Return
• Property System ID: ELMS
• Serially Managed: Yes
• Upgradable: No

This attachment provides specific details about a government-furnished item that is part of the overall solicitation. Bidders should review this information to understand the components and specifications of the equipment they may be working with or integrating.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for RDM Service, specifically for the restoration and upgrading of the Secondary Propulsion Unit Rotary Deployment Mechanism (RDM), including the Training Motor and Rotary Joint. The acquisition is unrestricted.

• Restoration and upgrading of the Secondary Propulsion Unit Rotary Deployment Mechanism (RDM).

• Provision of Long Lead Time Material for the RDM.

• Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) as per Exhibit A, including:

  • Sequence A001 Work Completion Certificate
  • Sequence A002 Test/Inspection Report
  • Sequence A003 Quality Assessment Report

• Adherence to safety requirements (29 CFR 1910, 29 CFR 1926, and applicable state/local requirements).

• Restrictions on the use of yellow material.

• Exclusion of mercury and mercury-containing compounds.

• Compliance with packaging and marking standards (ASTM-D-3951-18).

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price.

• Period of Performance: May 1, 2026, to April 30, 2027.

• Delivery: FOB Destination.

• Offer Due Date: April 17, 2026, 12:00 PM.

• Evaluation Criteria: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA).

• Technical Acceptability: Must meet specifications and document capabilities.

• Price: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable.

• Quotes must be submitted via email to david.m.ham7.civ@us.navy.mil.

• Vendors must submit pricing and technical information, including brochures and specifications.

• Offerors must submit a Government Property Management System Plan or confirmation letter.

• Unrestricted acquisition.

• NAICS Code: 336611 (Shipbuilding and Repair and Maintenace and Conversion of Commercial and Government Vessels).

• Size Standard: Not specified, but likely related to NAICS code.

• The solicitation incorporates FAR clauses by reference, including those related to commercial items, inspection, acceptance, and payment instructions.

• Specific instructions for deliveries to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard are provided, including required identification and operating hours.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, titled "Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan, Matrix," outlines the performance standards, acceptable quality levels (AQLs), and surveillance methods for various deliverables and service requirements related to the refurbishment and upgrade of RDM (Repairable Data Module) and Rotary Joint components, as well as training motor upgrades. It also details the government's rating system for contractor performance.

• Deliverable or Service Requirement: Lists specific tasks such as RDM Refurbishment & Upgrade, RDM Hardware Replacement, RDM Assembly Testing, Rotary Joint Refurbishment, Rotary Joint Disassembly Documentation, Training Motor Upgrade & Repair, Training Motor Breakaway Torque, Material Procurement & Certification, and Deliverables & Reporting.
• Performance Standards: Defines the expected quality and compliance for each requirement, often requiring 100% compliance with referenced procedures and zero deviations unless approved.
• Acceptable Quality Level (AQL): Specifies the target quality, typically 100% compliance or zero deviations.
• Method of Surveillance: Details how the government will inspect and verify performance, primarily through 100% inspection of final reports, Objective Quality Evidence (OQE), test data, and documentation.
• Ratings: Defines a descriptive rating system (Exceptional, Very Good, Satisfactory, Marginal, Unsatisfactory) with clear criteria for each level, including examples of what constitutes each rating in the context of the SOW.

This matrix is crucial for bidders as it clearly defines the government's expectations for quality, performance, and documentation for each aspect of the work. It highlights the rigorous inspection and surveillance methods the government will employ and provides a framework for how contractor performance will be evaluated. Understanding these standards and the rating system is essential for developing a compliant and competitive proposal and for executing the contract successfully.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

This document outlines the requirements for the upgrade and repair of the Secondary Propulsion Unit (SPU) Rotational Deployment Mechanism (RDM), Rotary Joint, and Hydraulic Training Motor.

• Primary Deliverable: Refurbishment and upgrade of one (1) Rotational Deployment Mechanism (RDM), including its associated Rotary Joint and Hydraulic Training Motor.

• Work Location: Curtiss Wright (CW) Electro-Mechanical Division (EMD) repair facility.

• Key Tasks:

  • Refurbish and upgrade the RDM per Reference 2.2 (Enclosure 5) and RDM Refurbishment Repair Procedure RP10748.
  • Replace specific mounting studs and nuts for the training motor.
  • Perform in-shop testing of the RDM assembly as specified in Reference 2.2, Attachment 5, Paragraph 6.
  • Refurbish the Rotary Joint per Reference 2.3.
  • Document any conditions indicating unsatisfactory performance due to seawater corrosion, wear, or contamination.
  • Upgrade and repair the Training Motor per Reference 2.2 and Refurbishment Repair Procedure RP10748.
  • Document any conditions indicating unsatisfactory performance due to seawater corrosion, wear, or contamination.
  • Procure specified materials for the upgrade and refurbishment.

• Objective quality evidence must be provided for all work performed, including test results (medium, temperature, pressure, duration, descriptive results).

• Specific documentation requirements are detailed for RDM, Rotary Joint, and Training Motor components.

• Material procured must be documented with objective quality evidence.

• Period of Performance: May 1, 2026, through May 1, 2027.

• Place of Performance: Curtiss Wright (CW) Electro-Mechanical Division (EMD) repair facility.

• Deliverables: Completed documentation must be shipped with the RDM to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (PNSY) within 30 days of component shipping dates. Documentation must also be mailed to SUBMEPP.

• Government Furnished Material (GFM): The RDM assembly (including Training Motor and Rotary Joint) will be provided by PNSY.

• Long Lead Time Material: A list of long lead time material is provided in Enclosure 1.

• Reporting: CW must provide objective quality evidence for all new material procured and utilized. CW must also document the as-released hydraulic motor worm shaft breakaway torque and provide to PNSY.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Service Contract Act (SCA) Wage Determination, specifically Wage Determination No. 2015-5791, Revision No. 30. It establishes the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits required for various occupations when performing contract work covered by the SCA in the specified geographic area.

• Geographic Area: Pennsylvania Counties of Bucks, Chester, Montgomery.
• Occupational Listings: Provides a comprehensive list of job titles, corresponding occupation codes, and the minimum hourly wage rate for each.
• Fringe Benefits: Indicates that fringe benefits are required and follow the occupational listing. Specific benefits like Health & Welfare ($5.55/hour) and paid sick leave (EO 13706) are detailed.
• Executive Orders: Notes the applicability of Executive Order 13706 (Paid Sick Leave) and Executive Order 13658 (Minimum Wage) to covered contracts.
• Vacation and Holidays: Outlines standard vacation accrual based on years of service and a list of eleven paid holidays.
• Conformance Process: Details the procedure for classifying and determining wage rates for occupations not explicitly listed in the determination.

This document is crucial for bidders to understand the minimum labor costs associated with performing the contract. It directly impacts proposal pricing by defining the required wage and benefit rates for all service employees working on the contract. Bidders must ensure their proposed wages and benefits meet or exceed these minimums to be compliant.