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AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

1. CONTRACT ID CODE

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NUMBER

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

04/26/2019

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUISITION NUMBER 5. PROJECT NUMBER (If applicable)

15M100CODE

OFFICE OF PROCUREMENT

FSD-OOP, CG-3, 4th FL United States Marshals Service

WASHINGTON, DC 20530-0001

Greg Hermsen

(O) 912-267-2603 gregory.hermsen@usdoj.gov

6. ISSUED BY CODE7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 6)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NUMBER

15M10419RA4100001

CODE FACILITY CODE

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (Number, street, country, state and ZIP Code) (X)

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

04/19/2019

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER

NUMBER

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

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

Offers 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 __01__copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted; or (c) By separate letter or electronic communication 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 letter or electronic communication, provided each letter or electronic communication 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 NUMBER AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

CHECK ONE A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE CONTRACT

ORDER NUMBER 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.)

Ref: Request for Proposal for Body Armor for the US Marshals Service

1. The subject solicitation is hereby amended to provide USMS responses to the questions received. As a result , the following has been revised:

a. Revised Specification Sheet, USMS Body Armor Kit Requirements. Interested parties shall remove the affected pages and replace with the attached.

b. Extend the closing date of the solicitation. All proposals and proposed samples shall be submitted no later than May 24, 2019 at 12:00pm (EST).

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

(Signature of person authorized to sign)

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR 15C. DATE SIGNED

By (Signature of Contracting Officer)

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 16C. DATE SIGNED

Previous edition unusable STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 11/2016) Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

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ATTENTION: Offerors are highly encouraged to read the solicitation in its entirety and provide their best proposal for body armor.

Question # 1 - 1.0 Load Bearing Vest - Comment: Typically with a BALC cut tactical carrier the way the armor overlaps on the sides having a quick access panel on the rear of the carrier doesn’t make as much sense as having one on a plate carrier. While it can still be done this wouldn’t provide as much value as you would hope on a carrier like this.

USMS Response #1: In accordance with the Specification Sheet, USMS Body Armor Kit Requirements, specifically Section 1.0 Load-Bearing Vest (Tactical Carrier), the vest system must have a quick access panel on the rear of the carrier for access to the cummerbund adjustments.

The Specification Sheet, USMS Body Armor Kit Requirements, Section 1.3 Plate Carriers has been revised incorporate a quick access panel on the back of the plate carrier. See attached for revision.

Question # 2: For the 1”x4” IR Strip it doesn’t indicate if this has to be hard sewn into the drag handle, or if the drag handle had Velcro sewn on it and then a 1”x4” IR patch was supplied if that would still suffice. The later would be the best option for those cases in which a bad guy would have NVGs and you don’t want to light up the Deputies with having hard sewn IR in the drag handle. However, if it was hard sewn in they could use tape or something else to cover it up as well. But a little more clarity on that would be great, or if you all are open to however someone does it then you can leave it as is.

USMS Response # 2: The IR strip shall be sewn on, integrated into, or Velcro can be used to secure the strip to the drag handle of the Load- Bearing Vest (Tactical Carrier) and Plate Carrier.

Question # 3: 1.2 Plates - Question: Operator Cut is not an official term for a shape of a ballistic plate. Is there a preference between SAPI Cut and Shooter Cut?

USMS Response # 3: In accordance with the Specification Sheet, USMS Body Armor Kit Requirements, specifically Section 1.2 Plates, the Shooter (operator) Cut is what we are requesting. Though ASTM does not have an official document for terminology on ballistic plates, the most widely used terms are Shooter

(operator) Cut and Swimmer Cut: Shooters Cut is rectangle with top corners cut off to allow better arm movement and weapon shouldering, while swimmers cut is an exaggerated version of the shooters cut removing more upper material. Specification sheet has been revised to included “Shooter”. See attached for revision.

Question # 4: 1.3 Plate Carrier - For the 4”x9” Velcro pile for the upper chest area of the carrier for placard. Would a shorter length Velcro pile option be acceptable? For instance if someone could do

4”x6” you could raise the Velcro loop higher on the plate carrier in between the strap attachment points of the shoulder area and thus would provide better visibility for the placards when used. Having it lower to accommodate the area needed for 4”x9” Velcro pile often times gets in the way when the individual utilizes magazines on the front of their vest. If this verbiage was changed to allow any size Velcro on the front of the vest to accommodate placards you all would be able to choose which works the best for your agency.

USMS Response # 4: In accordance with the Specification Sheet, USMS Body Armor Kit Requirement, specification Section 1.3 Plate Carrier, we are requesting a 4”x 9” Velcro pile on the upper chest and upper back of the carrier for placards. The 4”x6” will be accepted on medium and small vest only.

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Question # 5 - 1.4 Patches - There is no indication as to the secondary color needed on the patches, so is there a preferred colorway? For example the wording “U.S. MARSHAL” for the first 3”x8” rectangular patch, the way it currently is written the entire patch to include the words could be Ranger Green in color and be in compliance. Likewise, are there any need for the patches to have IR or Photoluminescent capabilities? If, offered would this be penalized over a single colored text option?

USMS Response # 5: The secondary (lettering) color shall be white for the patches. No need for IR or photo-luminescent capabilities on the patches. Specification sheet has been revised and is attached.

Question # 6: I am hoping to get clarification on CLIN 3 and the Concealable vest (White).

Are the USMS looking for a vest or a Concealable shirt that where IIIA+ panels can be placed?

USMS Response # 6: In accordance with the Specification Sheet, USMS Body Armor Requirements, specifically Section 3.3 Concealable Armor Carriers, two (2) concealable Armor Carriers are being requested; one (1) White in color and one (1) Ranger Green in color. Both are concealable carriers, where the IIIA ballistic panels can be installed.

Question # 7: In regards to the above mentioned Solicitation, my superiors wanted me to reach out to confirm if the bidders needed to quote all the line items to be considered or not. We would only want to quote the ballistic plate and carrier portion of the bid as we produce those products.

USMS Response # 7: Interested parties shall provide a proposal for all line items. Partial proposals will not be accepted.

Question # 8: This USMS armor solicitation has been designated UNRESTRICTED however it’s still limited to 500 employees? It seems contradictory. If the intent is to let large businesses participate by being unrestricted, they still cannot participate based on the 500 employees which is basically a set aside.

USMS Response # 8: This is an UNRESTRICTED solicitation. As such, this solicitation is “full and open”, whereas all responsible sources, including large businesses, are permitted to compete.

Though the solicitation is UNRESTRICTED, the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code and size standard utilized in the solicitation is applicable. See solicitation provisions, specifically

FAR 52.212-3, Offerors Representations and Certifications – Commercial Items (NOV 2017).

Question # 9: On page 17 of the SOW, Proposed Sample Submission Requirements: No size is specified for Items 1-4. Is a particular size required?

USMS Response # 9: Medium sized items are preferred for the sample submissions.

Question # 10: On page 17 of the SOW, Proposed Sample Submission Requirements: Item # 8

(Pouches/Accessories) indicates that there are 4 different types, but section 1.5 of the SOW only indicates

3 different types of pouches are required under this requirement. Please clarify submission requirements for pouch and accessory samples.

USMS Response # 10: In accordance with Specification Sheet, USMS Body Armor Requirements, specifically Section 1.5 Pouches/Accessories, the following is being requested:

Two each Rifle/Handgun Combo Mag Pouch o M-4 Mag compatible and Glock 17/19/21/22/23 Mag compatible pouch

One each single handcuff pouch

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One each Radio Pouch o Fits the Motorola APX7000

As such and in accordance with Part IV – Instructions to Offerors, B. Proposed Sample Submission

Requirements, interested offerors shall submit four (4) pouches/accessories as part of their proposed sample.

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PART II - SPECIFICATIONS:

SPECIFICATION SHEET

BODY ARMOR KIT REQUIREMENTS

1.0 Load-Bearing Vest (Tactical Carrier)

Minimum 500 Denier fabric

Ranger Green in color

Non-Velcro closure system o No zipper closure o Hard point closure attachments for each shoulder

Cummerbund compatible

Interior bottom loading plate pockets o Must present no obvious sag o Must be secured from shifting during operational movement

The vest platform must have a front side, opposite back side, and arrangement of laser-cut and fused slits through the platform arranged in vertically aligned rows, configured for attaching pouches or other elements to the platform o Slits must be capable of bearing 175lbs of direct weight/force without tearing and verifiable by ‘Instron Testing Device’ o MOLLE backward compatible (for accessories)

The vest system must be a modular system allowing for the attachment of pouches or other elements to the vest. To include additional armor components such as neck, shoulder and groin protection.

The pouch attachment system must utilize hook and loop tabs for adhering pouches or pockets to the backside of the platform material.

The pouches must NOT utilize any type of metal or snap for attachment to the vest system.

Carrier compatible for BALCS (Ballistic Armor Load Carriage system) cut panels

The vest system must have a quick access panel on the rear of the carrier for access to the cummerbund adjustments

The carrier must come with a covering for one of the shoulder connections to help with shouldering a rifle

The vest system must have consistent stitching throughout and clean edges.

Carrier must be designed to minimize ballistic “windows” (i.e. voids) during motions required during the completion of USMS mission specific tasking

Top front of carrier integrated with 4”x 9” Velcro (pile/loop) for placard

Upper back carrier integrated with 4”x 9” Velcro (pile/loop) for placard

Subcomponent parts individually replaceable in the field

Drag strap must be fully integrated in the rear panel of the carrier running a minimum of 6 inches down.

o Drag strap should also contain a small 1”x4” IR strip

Vented/Moisture wicking interior lining.

1.1 BALCS/SPEAR Cut Armor Panels

NIJ Standard-0101.06 Certified IIIA o DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration) Ballistic Armor Testing Protocol approved

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Weight less than .98 lbs/ft2 (to be tested using a 12”x12” section of the ballistic material build)

Thinness less than .26 inches

Must properly fit the carrier with no buckling of panels

1.2 Plates

Ballistic Plates Compliant to NIJ Level III (+ special threats) o Must provide independent test lab results using NIJ.06 testing protocol for the following special threats:

5.56 mm M855, 62gr., @ 2940 ft/s ± 10 ft/s

7.62mm X 39m Mild Steel Core (MSC) Full Metal Jacket (FMJ), 123gr., @

2340 ft/s ± 10 ft/s

Shooter (Operator) cut o 10”x 12” max weight 4.9 lbs o 8”x 10” max weight 3.5 lbs

Both plates must be the same model and manufacturer

Must be multi curve front and rear plate

Must have a Up to 10 year warranty on ballistics performance and make

1.3 Plate Carrier

Carrier sized for operator cut 10”x 12”; 8”x 10” plates

Minimum 500 Denier fabric

Ranger Green in color to match Tactical Vest

Plate carrier must have a front side, opposite back side, and arrangement of laser-cut and fused slits through the platform arranged in vertically aligned rows, configured for attaching pouches or other elements to the platform o Slits must be capable of bearing 175lbs of direct weight/force without tearing and verifiable by ‘Instron Testing Device’.

The vest system must be a modular system allowing for the attachment of pouches or other elements to the vest. To include additional armor components such as neck, shoulder and groin protection.

Drag strap should contain a small 1”x 4” IR strip

The vest system must have consistent stitching throughout and clean edges.

The pouch attachment system must utilize hook and loop tabs for adhering pouches or pockets to the backside of the platform material.

The pouches must NOT utilize any type of metal or snap for attachment to the vest system.

4”x 9” Velcro (pile/loop) for upper chest of carrier for placard

4”x 9” Velcro (pile/loop) for upper back of carrier for placard

Cummerbund compatible o The vest system must have a quick access panel on the rear of the carrier for access to the cummerbund adjustments

Fully adjustable

Subcomponent parts individually replaceable in the field

Must have hard point closure attachments for each shoulder and side (4 total).

1.4 Patches

One 3” Velcro ‘Circular’ shaped patch of the USMS Star

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One 3”x 8” Rectangular with ‘U.S. MARSHAL’ verbiage

One 3”x 8” Rectangular with ‘POLICE U.S. MARSHAL’ verbiage

All patches will be Ranger Green to match the carrier and must be constructed of durable material

(ie, PVC, Cordura). The secondary (lettering) color shall be white in color.

Patches shall not have IR or photo-luminescent capabilities.

Graphics must be presented and approved prior to manufacture and delivery.

1.5 Pouches/Accessories

Two each Rifle/Handgun Combo Mag Pouch o M-4 Mag compatible and Glock 17/19/21/22/23 Mag compatible pouch

One each single handcuff pouch

One each Radio Pouch o Fits the Motorola APX7000 radio and allows full access to all top mounted keys, switches, dials, etc.)

The pouches must NOT utilize any type of metal or snap for attachment to the vest system.

The pouch attachment system must utilize hook and loop tabs for adhering pouches or pockets to the backside of the vest material.

The pouches must also have internal retention abilities and no retention straps, covers, and cords to hold the magazines in place.

2.0 SOFT BODY ARMOR ‘Concealable Vest’ REQUIREMENTS

2.1 Soft Body Armor Kit

Male or Female Front and Rear Concealable Ballistic Panels

Two Concealable Armor Carriers o One White in color o One Ranger Green in color

One Hard Trauma/Ballistic Insert (Non-metallic / Semi-flexible)

.5 inch Non-Velcro tab extension on securing waist straps for easy release on front of carrier

3.0 MANDATORY TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR SOFT BODY ARMOR

3.1 Male Concealable Ballistic Panels

NIJ Standard-0101.06 certified IIIA o Drug Enforcement Administration ballistic Armor Testing Protocol certified

Weight less than .98 lbs/ft2 (to be tested using a 12”x12” section of the ballistic material)

3.2 Female Concealable Ballistic Panels

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Shall be fully structured (pinned/darted) to specifically fit a female torso to include frontal cups

NIJ Standard-0101.06 certified IIIA o Drug Enforcement Administration ballistic Armor Testing Protocol certified

Shall be from the same product line/model and material as the Male Concealable Ballistic

Panels

Weight less than .98 lbs/ft2 (to be tested using a 12”x12” section of the ballistic material)

3.3 Concealable Armor Carriers

Trauma/Ballistic plate pocket-front

Securing waistband

Two Concealable Armor Carriers; one white in color and one Ranger Green in color o Ranger Green Carrier to have 4”x 9” Velcro (pile/loop) for placard on front and back at the top

Non-Velcro tabs (0.5 in) on straps for easy release on front of carrier

Seamless shoulder straps