Amendment_No._0007_for_15M10419RA4100001.pdf
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This amendment to solicitation 15M10419RA4100001 modifies the specifications for body armor kits required by the United States Marshals Service. The amendment revises section 1.2 of the specifications sheet to update requirements for ballistic plates. Interested offerors must remove the affected pages and replace them with the attached revised section. Proposals are still due by May 20, 2019 and shall be emailed to the point of contact. No other changes are made to the solicitation.
The original solicitation requests proposals to provide ballistic protective systems known as body armor kits for Deputy U.S. Marshals. The kits must include load-bearing vests, BALCS/SPEAR cut armor panels, ballistic plates, plate carriers, patches, and pouches. Requirements are outlined for materials, certifications, weights, dimensions, and warranties. The base period of performance is 12 months from award. Questions are due by May 3rd and must be submitted in writing to the point of contact. Proposals shall be submitted on company letterhead and in accordance with instructions and clauses referenced.
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AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT
1. CONTRACT ID CODE
2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NUMBER
3. EFFECTIVE DATE
06/04/2019
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 Proposals for Body Armor for the US Marshals Service.
1. The subject solicitation is hereby amended to revise the Specification Sheet, specifically Section 1.2, Plates.
Interested parties shall remove the affected page(s) and replace with the attached.
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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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 a minimum 4”x6” Velcro (pile/loop) for placard:
• Upper back carrier integrated with a minimum 4”x6” 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 Certified 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 30 ft/s 7.62mm X 39m Mild Steel Core (MSC) Full Metal Jacket (FMJ), 123gr., @
2340 ft/s ± 10 30 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
• 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.
• Minimum 4”x6” Velcro (pile/loop) for upper chest of carrier for placard
• Minimum 4”x6” 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 for all patches.
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)
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3.2 Female Concealable Ballistic Panels
• 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 minimum 4”x 6” 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
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