19AQMM21R0013.pdf

19AQMM21R0013

SOLICITATION, OFFER, AND AWARD

1. THIS CONTRACT IS A RATED ORDER UNDER DPAS (15 CFR

700)

RATING

2. CONTRACT NUMBER 3. SOLICITATION NUMBER

19AQMM21R0013 SEALED BID (IFB)

NEGOTIATED (RFP)

4. TYPE OF SOLICITATION 5. DATE ISSUED

10/30/2020

6. REQUISITION/PURCHASE NUMBER

CODE: LMAQM

OFFICE OF ACQUISITION MANAGEMENT (A/LM/AQM)

PO BOX 9115, ROSSLYN STATION

US DEPARTMENT OF STATE

ARLINGTON, VA 22219

7. ISSUED BY 8. ADDRESS OFFER TO (If other than Item 7)

NOTE: In sealed bid solicitations "offer" and "offeror" mean "bid" and "bidder".

SOLICITATION

CAUTION - LATE Submissions, Modifications, and Withdrawals: See Section L, Provision No. 52.214-7 or 52.215-1. All offers are subject to all terms and conditions contained in this solicitation.

9. Sealed offers in original and ____ copies for furnishing the supplies or services in the Schedule will be received at the place specified in item 8, or if handcarried, in the depository located in ____ until

____ local time __11/13/2020__

10. FOR

INFORMATION

E-MAIL:

A. NAME

Christina H Costa 703-204-6193

B. TELEPHONE (NO

COLLECT CALLS)

C. E-MAIL ADDRESS

costach@state.gov

11. TABLE OF CONTENTS (See Table of Contents on page 2)

(X) SEC. DESCRIPTION PAGE(S) (X) SEC. DESCRIPTION PAGE(S)

PART I - SCHEDULE PART II - CONTRACT CLAUSES

A SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM I CONTRACT CLAUSES Contract B SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS PART III - LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS

C DESCRIPTION/SPECS./WORK STATEMENT J LIST OF ATTACHMENTS

D PACKAGING AND MARKING PART IV - REPRESENTATIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS

E INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE K REPRESENTATIONS CERTIFICATIONS AND OTHER

STATEMENTS OF OFFERORSF DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

L INSTRS., CONDS., AND NOTICES TO OFFERORSG CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

M EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARDH SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

OFFER (Must be fully completed by offeror)

NOTE: Item 12 does not apply if the solicitation includes the provisions at 52.214-16, Minimum Bid Acceptance Period.

In compliance with the above, the undersigned agrees, if this offer is accepted within __________ calendar days (60 calendar days unless a different period is inserted by the offeror) from the date for receipt of offers specified above, to furnish any or all items upon which prices are offered at the price set opposite each item, delivered at the designated point(s), within the time specified in the schedule.

12.

13. DISCOUNT FOR PROMPT PAYMENT (See Section I, Clause No.

52.232-8)

10 CALENDAR DAYS(%)

0.00 %

20 CALENDAR DAYS(%)

0.00 %

30 CALENDAR DAYS(%)

0.00 %

0 CALENDER DAYS(%)

0.00 %

14. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF AMENDMENTS (The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments to the SOLICITATION for offerors and related documents numbered and dated):

AMENDMENT NO. DATE AMENDMENT NO. DATE

15A. NAME AND

ADDRESS OF

OFFEROR

CONTACT: DUNS: 16. NAME AND TITLE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN OFFER (Type or Print)

15B. TELEPHONE NUMBER

15C. CHECK IF REMITTANCE ADDRESS IS DIFFERENT FROM

ABOVE - ENTER SUCH ADDRESS IN SCHEDULE.

17. SIGNATURE 18. OFFER DATE

AWARD (To be completed by Government)

19. ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS NUMBERED 20. AMOUNT 21. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION

10 U.S.C. 2304(c) ( ) 41 U.S.C. 253(c) ( )

22. AUTHORITY FOR USING OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION: 23. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN (4 copies unless otherwise specified)

ITEM

CODE:24. ADMINISTERED BY (if other than Item 7) CODE: IPP

IPP

Invoices to be uploaded to Invoice Processing Platform at http://www.ipp.gov

CHARLESTON, SC 29415

25. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

26. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

Katherine L. Vultaggio (Signature of Contracting Officer)

27. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 28. DATE

IMPORTANT - Award will be made on this Form, or on Standard Form 26, or by other authorized official written notice.

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

Previous edition is unusable

STANDARD FORM 33 (REV. 9-97)

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.214(c)

CGFS : : CGFS

Line Item Summary

Solicitation Number:

19AQMM21R0013

Contract Number: Title: Armored SUV Commercial Modification Services

Date of Solicitation:

10/30/2020

Line Item No.

Description Quantity Unit Unit Price Total Cost

Armored SUV Commercial Modification Services Development of Armored SUV Prototypes for U.S. Government Use - Please provide discounted pricing in accordance with this request for proposals

001 Base Year Labor Hours Type of Contract Pricing:

Doc Ref No:

Delivery Date (Start to End) Date FOB:

12/30/2020 to 12/29/2021

0.00 EA

002 Base Year Other Direct Costs (ODC) Type of Contract Pricing:

Doc Ref No:

Delivery Date (Start to End) Date FOB:

12/30/2020 to 12/29/2021

0.00 EA

003 Base Year Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) Items Type of Contract Pricing:

Doc Ref No:

Delivery Date (Start to End) Date FOB:

12/30/2020 to 12/29/2021

0.00 EA

004 Option Year 1 Labor Hours Type of Contract Pricing:

Doc Ref No:

Delivery Date (Start to End) Date FOB:

12/30/2021 to 12/29/2022

0.00 EA

005 Option Year 1 Other Direct Costs (ODC) Type of Contract Pricing:

Doc Ref No:

Delivery Date (Start to End) Date FOB:

12/30/2021 to 12/29/2022

0.00 EA

006 Option Year 1 Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) Items Type of Contract Pricing:

Doc Ref No:

Delivery Date (Start to End) Date FOB:

12/30/2021 to 12/29/2022

0.00 EA

007 Option Year 2 Labor Hours Type of Contract Pricing:

Doc Ref No:

Delivery Date (Start to End) Date FOB:

12/30/2022 to 12/29/2023

0.00 EA

008 Option Year 2 Other Direct Costs (ODC) Type of Contract Pricing:

Doc Ref No:

Delivery Date (Start to End) Date FOB:

12/30/2022 to 12/29/2023

0.00 EA

009 Option Year 2 Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) Items Type of Contract Pricing:

Doc Ref No:

Delivery Date (Start to End) Date FOB:

12/30/2022 to 12/29/2023

0.00 EA

Clause Title Fill-ins

52.246-2 Inspection of Supplies-Fixed-Price (Aug 1996)

52.246-6 Inspection-Time-and-Material and Labor-Hour (May 2001)

52.246-16 Responsibility for Supplies (Apr 1984)

Clause Title Fill-ins

52.242-15 Stop-Work Order (Aug 1989)

52.202-1 Definitions (Jun 2020)

52.203-3 Gratuities (Apr 1984)

52.203-12 Limitation On Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions (Jun 2020)

52.203-16 Preventing Personal Conflicts of Interest (Jun 2020)

52.203-19 Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or

Statements (Jan 2017)

52.204-2 Security Requirements (Aug 1996)

52.204-4 Printed or Copied Double-Sided on Postconsumer Fiber Content Paper (May

2011)

52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance (Oct 2018)

52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance (Aug 2020)

52.204-21 Basic Safeguarding of Covered Contractor Information Systems (June 2016)

52.208-9 Contractor Use of Mandatory Sources of Supply or Services (May 2014)

52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (Oct 2018)

52.215-8 Order of Precedence - Uniform Contract Format (Oct 1997)

52.217-7 Option for Increased Quantity-Separately Priced Line Item (Mar 1989)

52.217-8 Option to Extend Services (Nov 1999)

52.223-5 Pollution Prevention and Right-to-Know Information (May 2011)

52.223-6 Drug-Free Workplace (May 2001)

52.223-10 Waste Reduction Program (Jun 2011)

52.224-1 Privacy Act Notification (Apr 1984)

52.224-2 Privacy Act (Apr 1984)

52.227-1 Authorization and Consent (Jun 2020)

52.227-2 Notice and Assistance Regarding Patent and Copyright Infringement (Jun

2020)

52.227-14 Rights in Data-General (May 2014)

52.227-16 Additional Data Requirements (June 1987)

52.228-3 Workers' Compensation Insurance (Defense Base Act) (July 2014)

52.228-4 Workers' Compensation and War-Hazard Insurance Overseas (Apr 1984)

Clause Title Fill-ins

52.228-5 Insurance-Work on a Government Installation (Jan 1997)

52.232-7 Payments under Time-and-Materials and Labor Hour Contracts (Aug 2012)

52.232-17 Interest (May 2014)

52.232-18 Availability of Funds (Apr 1984)

52.232-23 Assignment of Claims (May 2014)

52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations (Jun 2013)

52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Dec

2013)

52.233-1 Disputes (May 2014)

52.233-3 Protest after Award (Aug 1996)

52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Oct 2004)

52.237-2 Protection of Government Buildings, Equipment, and Vegetation (Apr 1984)

52.237-3 Continuity of Services (Jan 1991)

52.242-13 Bankruptcy (July 1995)

52.243-3 Changes-Time-and-Material or Labor-Hours (Sept 2000)

52.244-2 Subcontracts (Jun 2020)

52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Items (Aug 2020)

52.245-1 Government Property (Jan 2017)

52.245-9 Use and Charges (Apr 2012)

52.247-63 Preference for U.S.-Flag Air Carriers (June 2003)

52.246-25 Limitation of Liability-Services (Feb 1997)

52.222-38 Compliance with Veterans' Employment Reporting Requirements (Feb 2016)

52.204-7 System for Award Management (Oct 2018)

52.237-10 Identification of Uncompensated Overtime (Mar 2015)

B-001 - CEILING PRICE (Time-and-Materials/Labor-Hour Contract)

(a) The ceiling price(s) of this contract is as set forth below.

Period Ceiling Price

(b) If this contract includes options and a ceiling price is specified for each option, each ceiling price shall apply separately and independently to that option. The Contractor shall not exceed the ceiling price(s) of this contract except as provided in FAR 52.232-7

"PAYMENTS UNDER TIME-AND-MATERIALS AND LABOR-HOUR CONTRACTS".

(c) Notwithstanding the above, if this contract is funded below the ceiling price(s), the Contractor shall not exceed the funded amount.

PRICES

The Contractor shall propose labor rates that are representative of the skill level required to be performed under this contract by completing entries in the following tables for the base and option years, (see Section H).

The Contractor shall provide the commercial development services for the base year of the contract, starting on the date of contract award and continuing for a period of 12 months. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer in writing 60 days before the total cost incurred exceeds 75% of the ceiling price.

SERVICES

The Assistant Secretary (A/S) for The Department of State (State), Bureau of Diplomatic Security (DS) has identified the Armored Vehicle (AV) program managed by the Defensive Equipment and Armored Vehicle Division (DEAV) as one of its top security programs. Successful DEAV mission accomplishment is integral to State’s ability to meet its strategic priorities as outlined in the 2015 Quadrennial Diplomacy and Development Review, and is responsible to provide a secure environment for Government personnel, public officials, and dignitaries. Without a secure environment, State cannot safely conduct diplomacy. A key component of this secure environment is the ability to transport those who support the mission in vehicles that are designed and built to resist the most common threats for the region in which they travel.

The objective of this contract is to acquire a viable design and prototype for a large armored SUV in accordance with Section C, including all attachments (see Section J). See pricing worksheet attachment.

PAYMENT AND CEILING

The Government will pay the Contractor for the number of hours worked, following the procedures in FAR 52.232-7, Section I, of this contract.

The Contractor shall not exceed the ceiling prices, shown in pricing tables in Section B, either in total or for any category. The ceiling prices contained herein can only be changed by a contract modification signed by the Contracting Officer (CO).

BASE AND OPTION YEAR PRICING

Section C, SOO, contains the specific objectives the Contractor shall be required to meet through its establishment of a complete and technically viable statement of work (SOW) and all related performance under this contract. The Contractor shall provide a completed Section B pricing worksheet with fully burdened labor rates that include all direct wages, fringe benefits, overhead, general and administrative, and profit.

The Contractor’s labor categories and rates shall reflect the skill levels required to perform the proposed services for the duration of the contract.

CONTRACT TYPE AND PRICING STRUCTURE

This is a time-and-materials contract for Commercial Services. For the time portion, payment for each labor category will be made by multiplying the negotiated fixed fully loaded hourly labor rate by the number of allowable actual incurred hours.

Pursuant to FAR 52.232-7(b)(7) (Payments under Time-and-Materials and Labor-Hour Contracts), payment of profit/fee for the materials portion (ODCs, travel) is prohibited.

CEILING PRICE

Pursuant to FAR 52.232-7(d) and (e) (Payments under Time-and-Materials and Labor-Hour Contracts), the three-year ceiling price (sum of estimated labor prices, and other direct costs, and applicable indirect costs) of this contract is $________(filled in at award)______________.

OBLIGATED PRICE

Pursuant to DOSAR 652.232-72(a) (Limitation of Funds), the amount presently available for payment and obligated by the Government under this contract is the amount shown in the Schedule line items, as modified-to date.

OTHER DIRECT COSTS (ODCs)

Only necessary items are allowable items for which the Contractor shall be reimbursed at the actual incurred cost. An example of a necessary item for this requirement may be urgently/imminently needed spare parts called for during discovery or development, emergency tool replacements, safety gear, etc. All ODC purchase approvals shall be requested in advance of purchase or any planning required in order to purchase any items. ODC purchase approvals must be approved by the COR prior to contractor action on any purchases. The Contractor shall use existing contract vehicles (i.e. GSA Advantage!, etc.) whenever available, and shall consider Proposal pricing from at least 3 sources prior to requesting an ODC purchase. A complete description of the requested item including justification and Proof of Proposals shall accompany all ODC requests for approval. An ODC request form is attached as an example to the solicitation and will be provided to the Contractor at award. All ODC purchases are subject to appropriations law.

TRAVEL

Travel shall be pre-approved and reimbursed on actual and allowable costs only IAW travel information in Section H.

(end of clause)

B-010 - TYPE OF CONTRACT

The Government contemplates entering into a combination FFP and T&M type Contract; however, the Government reserves the right not to issue an award.

(end of clause)

C-001 - Statement of Objectives

Statement of Objectives

Development of Armored Chevrolet Suburban Prototypes for U.S. Government Use

09/27/2020

I. PURPOSE:

The purpose of this acquisition is to develop multiple successful prototypes for the production of armored Chevrolet Suburban Large Sport Utility Vehicles (SUVs) (or equal) for the protection of U.S. Ambassadors, other USG officials overseas, and foreign officials in the U.S.

· Each platform shall be brought from concept to testable prototype

· Each prototype shall provide a path and lend itself to production and an active supply chain

II. SCOPE

This requirement includes Large SUV (GM/Chevrolet Suburban, Ford Excursion, Cadillac Escalade, or equal) prototyping concept, development, and testing, to include discovery and rework needed in order to achieve successful test results of each platform. Assessment and certification to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) is required. Vehicles with civilian styling that do not draw extra attention are required, and a tactical or military vehicle appearance is out of scope. The SUV configuration must include at a minimum four (4) side doors with a rear lift gate, “barn door”, or similar doorway to maximize storage access. The vehicle should include typical features/amenities of modern commercial SUVs and feature separate rear passenger HVAC. Design of four SUV production options are required including:

1) Standard configuration;

2) Pursuit/Follow configuration;

3) VIP configuration with premium trim level configuration providing elevated finish and seating configuration (mandatory option). To meet passenger requirements, the premium SUV configuration is desired to feature 2nd row “captain’s chair” and 3rd row rear seating with additional storage space; and

4) VIP-Executive configuration with the second row replaced by jump seats and a captain’s chair in place of third row seating.

This requirement only covers design and modifications to existing Commercial platform(s) and components required for the sole purpose of meeting Government’s unique armored vehicle (AV) program needs. Existing platforms and components must have been developed through Commercial means by the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and any development or modification must be performed with OEM permission using owned or pre-developed components or systems.

III. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

The maximum period of performance for this effort is three (3) years (a base year and two option years), which shall be broken down in the Contractor’s Statement of Work (SOW) by Year and by Phase, with a date range assigned to each (the Contractor may edit/reorganize these phases as needed so long as all development elements are present):

· Phase 1: Information gathering, Collaboration and Discovery

· Phase 2: Math Data Integration and CAE Modeling

· Phase 3: Submission of Models, Designs and Drawings

· Phase 4: Proof of Concept

· Phase 5: Receipt of Raw Materials

· Phase 6: Prototype Build (can be broken down into segments if needed)

· Phase 7: Ride and Handling

· Phase 8: Physical Durability Testing

· Phase 9: Government Durability Testing (to be completed by the Government)

· Phase 10: Government Ballistic and Blast Testing (to be completed by the Government)

IV. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

The primary place of performance is at General Motor’s manufacturing facility, or the facility of its subcontractor(s). No travel is required.

V. BACKGROUND

The Assistant Secretary (A/S) for The Department of State (State), Bureau of Diplomatic Security (DS) has identified the AV program managed by the Defensive Equipment and Armored Vehicle Division (DEAV) as one of its top security programs Successful DEAV mission accomplishment is integral to State’s ability to meet its strategic priorities as outlined in the 2015 Quadrennial Diplomacy and Development Review, and is responsible to provide a secure environment for Government personnel, public officials, and dignitaries.

Without a secure environment, State cannot safely conduct diplomacy. A key component of this secure environment is the ability to transport those who support the mission in vehicles that are designed and built to resist the most common threats for the region in which they travel.

Under DS, DEAV is the sole office responsible for the acquisition, inspection, and deployment of armored vehicles pursuant to the Foreign Affairs Manual (FAM) 262.1-1(C). Procurement of all DOS and International Cooperative Administrative Support Services (ICASS) armored vehicles must be coordinated through DEAV (12 FAM 385). DEAV has a recurring need to procure and deploy armored vehicles both for use by the Secretary of State, foreign dignitaries, and at posts for State and other agencies. The State fleet is supported by an established supply chain network and a maintenance, repair and replacement program implemented by DEAV which currently supports an existing fleet of armored Chevrolet Suburban Sport Utility Vehicles (SUVs).

The Department of State has a need to provide armored SUVs for the protection of U.S. Ambassadors and other USG officials overseas and foreign officials in the U.S., who receive protective security provided by the Bureau of Diplomatic Security (DS). DS procures armored vehicles for use by the Department both overseas and domestically through contracts with aftermarket armoring companies. For several years, the only domestic SUV capable of supporting the weight of aftermarket armor was the Suburban HD and DS procured a number of aftermarket armored Suburban HD SUVs. Unfortunately, 2018 was the last model year for the Suburban HD SUV and the vehicle is no longer in production. Currently there are no domestic U.S, SUVs manufactured that can be armored. As a result, DS wishes to explore the purchase of factory armored SUVs. Factory armored SUVs are expected to provide improved performance, reduced maintenance costs and a longer service life than after-market armored SUVs.

The Suburban is a highly adaptable SUV which meets a significant portion of the Department of State’s mission requirements domestically and abroad. State has a recurring annual need for Suburban SUVs for fleet replenishment in support of Ambassadors and Chiefs of Mission (COM). This has historically been fulfilled through the State Armored Vehicle (AV) Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for 3rd party up-armoring;

however, the Chevrolet Suburban platform has evolved to a point where the standard OEM build will no longer support / withstand the addition of armoring to the level required. Therefore, the Government is seeking a partnership with the OEM under a contract for the development of a next-generation armored Suburban, with the intent to arrive at a fully tested prototype vehicle, ready for production.

The Suburban, as a platform, has been determined to meet the Government’s minimum requirements which include the following:

· Manufactured as an (OEM) developed item; and

· Has large SUV dimensions for maximum passenger and payload flexibility

· Has fully integrated armor components as part of the design to ensure armoring integrity; and

· Is adequately equipped to blend into overseas surroundings for everyday traffic (mission requirement);

and

· Meets the classified testing specifications of State titled “Armored Vehicle Protection Levels.” This includes ballistics, blast, and mobility standards unique to the Department of State.

Several U.S. Government agencies utilize commercial vehicles as a base platform for production of armored vehicles for various end uses. No production SUV vehicles suitable for this purpose available within a four to five-year window are known, by the Government, to be planned for production that will meet the available payload and passenger/cargo space requirements to serve as a suitable base vehicle for the armoring process.

Without a base platform vehicle, Government agencies will not be able to replenish the fleet at the end of the five-year life cycle and will not be able to meet the demands of protective missions.

VI. PROGRAM OBJECTIVES

Overall Objectives for the Contractor:

Within its PWS provided in response to this SOO, the Contractor shall ensure that the following objectives are appropriately addressed and sufficiently supported to ensure project success:

· Contractor Personnel: Contractor personnel assigned to this contract who require access to classified information shall be able possess SECRET personnel security clearances issued by Defense Security Service (DSS) upon contract performance.

· Personnel - Provide a proper skill mix, experience, and required number of qualified personnel needed for all phases.

· Materials - Provide all necessary OEM systems, supplies, spares, tools, and mechanical test equipment, consumables, hardware, software, automatic data processing equipment, documentation, and other applicable ancillary equipment and property.

· Facilities o Provide a secure work space for design and build, including a segregated/restricted area which obstructs public view of the entire design/build process.

o Provide mobility testing facilities as needed for prototype preparation, studies, building and tuning/ adjustments (not for final testing)

· Organizational processes - Provide all internal controls, management oversight, and supply support as appropriate. This includes the development of a SOW, Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and a comprehensive design-build schedule. Change/configuration management processes shall be addressed. SOW shall be developed with a target of production beginning 2023 or sooner. Weekly and Monthly Status Reports and meetings must be incorporated to the SOW.

Project Objectives for the Government:

· The Government intends to collaborate with the Contractor throughout all phases in order to establish initial expectations and baselines, provide feedback on design and developments, and communicate progress through to completion

· The Government intends to provide project management support that supports the Contractor’s accurate and timely schedule and performance information throughout the life cycle of the program

· With Service Level Agreements (SLAs) initially proposed by the Contractor, the Government plans to establish a sound risk management system through the integration of metrics to monitor program status. This will mitigate program risks and provide for special emphasis on development efforts.

· Obtain sufficient OEM permission and/or rights in technical data, such that the Department has authority and control over prototypes and their production rights.

· Achieve a forward-facing solution: The Government’s objective is to ultimately receive a prototype which:

o Meets security and technical requirements o Is production-ready o Will carry OEM warranty and maintenance packages when produced

CONSTRAINTS:

Non-Negotiable Requirements:

1. Professional automotive Research and Development team currently on staff and available for work immediately.

2. Facilities housed within the United States and the ability to gain a Secret Facilities Security Clearance.

3. Automotive facilities with classified /restricted areas available immediately which are segregated from the rest of the facility and require badged access.

4. Available supply chain for sourcing all materials.

5. Current ownership of the design/license/data rights for a commercially developed chassis capable of minor modification to support the weight of opaque and transparent armor in addition to standard payload requirements.

Classified Testing Data

Armored vehicles produced under this contract must provide defense against classified threat levels. This threat level information will be made available to the Contractor post-award after the Contractor is granted a Facility Security Clearance (FCL) by the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA).

Prototype tolerances:

1. Available Payload: 4,400 pounds threshold, 6,000 pounds objective

2. Gross Vehicle Weight Rating: GVWR as needed to facilitate curb weight and required available payload. Lower curb weight desired.

3. Tires, brakes, suspension: As needed to confidently facilitate GVWR

4. Passengers/Storage Space: 6 or 7 passengers (seating dependent upon configuration) with additional storage space for equipment and luggage.

5. Height: 80 inches Maximum

6. Total Width (including tires): 81 inches body side to body side

7. Overall Length: 225 inches Maximum desired

8. Wheelbase: Approximately 130 inches is optimum

9. General Size: Fit in an ISO standard shipping container

10. Turning Diameter/Circle: 46 feet, smaller diameter desired

11. Ground Clearance: 7.5 inches, more desired

12. Break-over Angle:

a. Approach Higher angle desired

b. Follow-off Higher angle desired

13. Maximum Step-in Height: 25 inches from ground to rear door rocker/sill, lower Desired

14. Minimum Interior Headroom

a. Seated: 36 inches, identify seating position

b. Total: 44 Inches, headliner to carpet

15. Automotive Performance

a. Range: 300 Miles minimum, extended range is of higher priority than maximum speed

b. Max Speed: 90 MPH minimum, at tire speed and load rating

c. Acceleration: 0-60 MPH in 12.5 seconds, minimum, at GVWR, greater Desired. Factory installed turbocharger or supercharger is acceptable if needed to achieve performance requirements. Aftermarket superchargers are not acceptable.

16. Engine Performance

a. Horse Power:

i. 360 Threshold for gasoline engine version

ii. 400 Objective for gasoline engine version

iii. Horse Power negotiable for diesel engine version if other performance criteria achieved

b. Torque:

i. 375 pound-feet Threshold

ii. 400 pound-feet Objective

17. Engine Type: Options for both gasoline and “dirty” diesel engines desired.

18. Exterior:

a. Automatic headlamps

b. Daytime running lights

c. O/S mirrors (power folding optional)

d. Running board fixed

e. Luggage rack

f. Front tow hooks

g. Lift gate (power optional)

19. Interior

a. Without supplemental restraint system (air bags), or as option

b. HVAC with front and rear electronic controls

c. Cruise control

d. Navigation system (optional)

e. Seating surface – optional leather

f. Power seats

g. Park assist (optional for front and rear)

h. Power Adjustable Pedals

i. Rear view camera

j. Tilt Steering Wheel (power optional)

k. Heated and Cooled seats (optional)

l. Second row seats (bench or bucket options)

m. Third row seats – bench

n. Seating capacity 7-9

o. Keyless engine start

p. Remote Start (optional)

q. 110v accessory

20. Armoring Configuration

a. OSPB Level D Standard

b. OSPB Level D Follow/Pursuit

c. OSPB Level D VIP

d. OSPB Level D VIP-Executive

1. Production Capability Requirements

a. An extended production range of 8-10 years,

b. Line capable of minimum 200 production vehicles per year after testing

c. Technical support

d. Long-term spare parts availability

e. Spare parts support network (both CONUS and OCONUS)

f. Five (5) year bumper-to-bumper service Warranty.

a. Laws, Policies, Directives, and Standards that are Constraining Factors:

CFR, DOT, Automotive Industry Standards: Contractor shall clearly demonstrate its understanding of all legal requirements for automotive design, development, and production.

ISO: Contractor should identify ISO certifications or other guarantees as part of their quotation shall be held responsible for maintaining those standards throughout performance.

OSPB Inspections: Conform to Overseas Security Policy Board (OSPB) compliance and demonstrate that pre-weld fitment ensures ballistic windows that could pose a vulnerability to the occupants of the finished vehicle and installed correctly, that post-weld inspection confirms proper fitment and joint design of armor and the presence and proper application of mandatory features such as splash guards or returns and backing plates at required locations to ensure that all armor panels have been welded appropriately, using appropriate processes and the aramid spall liner has been properly applied and fully adhered to the floor armor. An interior inspection that would confirm the workmanship of interior trim components, inspecting for defects such as, but not limited to poor fitment of trim panels, tears, holes or scratches in material, overspray of paint or adhesives, exposed or unfinished cut edges.

The exterior of the vehicle to be inspected for proper integration of mandated features, body panel alignment, body panel defects, general fit and finish, and paint defects such as scratches, inclusions, blushing, orange peel, color discontinuities, poor adhesion, and polishing or sanding marks. The inspection would also be subjected to a water leak test to ensure no water enters the vehicle during severe weather conditions and a drive test to ensure full and proper operability of the vehicle and all its subsystems.

Buy American Act – The Contractor shall take into consideration of the design any current or upcoming restrictions due to the Buy American Act, and incorporate to the design materials and/or methods so as to enable compliance with the least amount of cost and administrative burden to the Government as possible for the contemplated production period.

Encourage small business subcontracting:

The Contractor is encouraged to promote small businesses through subcontracting to the maximum extent practicable. A SubContracting Plan Template is provided with the solicitation. In development of its subcontracting plan, the following goals are provided for reference:

Department of State FY2020 Small Business Goals: Small Business = 26% SDB and 8(a) = 5%, SDVOSB = 3%, WOSB = 5%, HUBZOne = 3%

FY2020 Order of Preference: 1- WOSB 2- SDVOSB 3- HUBZone 4- Small Disadvantaged Business

(SDB)

b. Staffing Constraints:

The Contractor shall provide personnel with expertise to successfully perform with minimal oversight by the Government. The Contractor shall maintain a qualified staff at all times. The Contractor shall maintain a training program to ensure their staff is adequately trained and current on required skills, certifications and qualifications. Contractor personnel shall demonstrate good communication skills and shall be flexible and adaptable in a dynamic environment. The Contractor shall effectively participate in planning and strategy sessions. The Contractor shall effectively interact with customers, resolve complaints and problems, and keep management properly informed as to operational issues, problems, future needs, and technological developments. Due to the criticality of the functions being supported by this effort, all new positions (key or non-key) on this task order must be staffed within 30 calendar days, and all replacement positions must be staffed within 21 calendar days. The Contractor shall not make any changes to the skill level categories, numbers of positions, or tour of duty hours without written approval from the Contracting Officer. The government reserves the right to reject any changes within a functional area of support.

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D-001 - DATA PACKAGING REQUIREMENTS

(a) All unclassified data shall be prepared for shipment in accordance with best commercial practices.

(b) Classified reports, data, and documentation shall be prepared for shipment in accordance with the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (DOD 5220.22-M).

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D-002 - MARKING OF REPORTS

All reports delivered by the Contractor to the Government under this contract shall prominently show on the cover of the report:

(a) Name and business address of the Contractor;

(b) Contract number and delivery order number, if applicable;

(c) Date of report; and

(d) Program office(s).

(e) All reports become the property of the Department. Reports shall not contain any markings or legends which restrict the Department's use of such reports in any way.

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D-003 - PACKING OF SUPPLIES FOR DOMESTIC SHIPMENT

Supplies shall be packed for shipment in a manner that will ensure acceptance by common carriers and safe delivery at destination. Containers and closures shall comply with the Interstate Commerce Commission Regulations, Uniform Classification Rules, and regulations of other carriers as applicable to the mode of transportation.

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D-004 - PACKING LIST(S)

A packing list or other suitable shipping document shall accompany each shipment and shall include the following information:

(a) Name and address of consignor;

(b) Name and address of consignee;

(c) Government contract number (and delivery order number, if used);

(d) Government bill of lading number covering the shipment, if any; and

(e) Description of the items shipped, including item number, quantity, number of containers, and package number, if any.

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D-005 - WARRANTY NOTIFICATION

In accordance with FAR 46.706(b)(5), the Contractor shall stamp or mark the supplies delivered, or otherwise furnish notice with the supplies, of the existence of a warranty, if any. Sufficient information shall be presented for supply personnel and users to identify warranted supplies. Warranty information shall include the terms and duration of the warranty and the name and telephone number of the Contracting Officer to be notified if the supplies are found to be defective or unacceptable.

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E-004 - INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE (Services)

ACCEPTABLE LEVELS OF PERFORMANCE

The Contractor will submit a Quality Control Plan and recommendation for Performance Standards to be discussed and collaborated with the government. When the Contractor fails to meet performance standards, the Government may assess a negative performance rating. In the event that a performance standard was not met, an assessment shall include a discussion as to why the Quality Control Plan failed to prevent and/or mitigate the noncompliance and what action will be taken to preclude the same and/or similar action from occurring in the future.

Inspection

All deliverables will be inspected for content, completeness, accuracy and conformance to Contract requirements by the COR.

Inspection may include validation of information or deliverables through the use of automated tools and/or testing of the deliverables, as specified in the Contract. The Government requires a minimum period of thirty (30) business days after receipt of final deliverable items for inspection and acceptance or rejection.

Basis of Acceptance

The basis for inspection and or acceptance shall be compliance with the requirements set forth in the Contract, the contractor’s Proposal and other terms and conditions of the contract. Deliverable items rejected shall be corrected IAW the applicable clauses.

Reports, documents and narrative type deliverables will be accepted when all discrepancies, errors or other deficiencies identified in writing by the Government have been corrected by the Contractor.

If the draft deliverable is adequate, the Government may accept the draft and provide comments for incorporation into the final version. All of the Government's comments to deliverables must either be incorporated in the succeeding version of the deliverable or the contractor must demonstrate to the Government's satisfaction why such comments should not be incorporated. If the Government finds that a draft or final deliverable contains spelling errors, grammatical errors, improper format, or otherwise does not conform to the requirements stated within this Contract, the document may be immediately rejected without further review and returned to the contractor for correction and resubmission. If the contractor requires additional Government guidance to produce an acceptable draft, the contractor shall arrange a meeting with the COR.

Non-Conforming Services Non-conforming services and or deliverables will be rejected. Deficiencies will be corrected by the contractor within ten (10) business days of receipt of the rejection notice. If the deficiencies cannot be corrected within ten (10) business days, the contractor will immediately notify the COR (with a carbon copy (cc:) to the COR) of the reason for the delay and provide a proposed corrective action plan within ten (10) business days.

F-006 - PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

The maximum period of performance for this effort is three (3) years (a base year and two option years, to be exercised at the sole discretion of the Government). The Contracting Officer can extend the term of the contract for an additional six months in accordance with FAR 52.217-8, Option to Extend Services clause contained in Section I of this contract. In the event the Option to Extend Service clause is exercised by the Contracting Officer, the Contractor shall provide the services at the same billable rates as the previous performance period.

NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD

Within 45 days after receiving the Notice of Contract Award in writing from the Contracting Officer, the Contractor shall assume full responsibility for the performance of this contract

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F-011 - DELIVERABLES

DELIVERABLES

The Contractor shall submit a recommended list of deliverables to be discussed and collaborated with the government. Deliverables are to conform with the Performance Standards developed with the government and agreed upon at award. The Contractor shall provide the deliverables in the time frame and format prescribed, in Section C or as agreed upon with the COR. The CO shall notify the Contractor in writing of any additional deliverables that may arise during contract performance.

Example of Standard Deliverables

- Monthly Progress, Status, and Management Report

- Project Schedule

- Required Documentation

- Briefings to Government on Results and or Findings

- Monthly Reports to include:

- Significant accomplishments and issues that arose during the reporting period

- Projected activities for the following and subsequent periods

- Subcontractor performance, as applicable

- Any meetings held with government representatives, as applicable

- Performance to the metrics established in the awarded Proposal

- Labor expenditures for the reporting period. (Labor costs shall be broken down by labor category, entity, such as prime or subcontractor, rate and hours

- Total task expenditures for the order year to date, indicated as total, labor, and travel

- Total task expenditures since Contract award, indicated as total, labor, and travel

- *Remaining funds, monthly burn rate, and projected burn rate until task completion

- Obligated funds per contract line item number (CLIN)

- Estimate at completion

The following is provided as an example of a deliverable due date schedule. The Contractor shall submit a time frame and format recommendation to be discussed and collaborated with the government. The Contractor shall provide the deliverables in the time frame and format prescribed, in Section C, or as agreed upon with the COR. The CO shall notify the Contractor in writing of any additional deliverables that may arise during contract performance.

Example of Deliverable Due Date Schedule:

DELIVERABLES DUE DATE

Program Management Plan Final within 30 calendar days after contract kick off meeting.

Updated as necessary.

Activity Reports/Activity Metrics Report format and due dates shall be approved by the COR Risk Management Plan Final within 30 calendar days after contract kick off meeting.

Updated as necessary.

DELIVERABLES DUE DATE

Project Status Reports Monthly – 10th business day of the following month.

Communication Plan Final within 30 calendar days after contract kick-off meeting.

Updated as necessary.

Variance Reports Monthly – 5th business day of each month.

Quality Assessment and Compliance Report Monthly with each invoice.

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652.242-70 - CONTRACTING OFFICER'S REPRESENTATIVE (COR) (AUG 1999)

(a) The Contracting Officer may designate in writing one or more Government employees, by name and position title, to take action for the Contracting Officer under this contract. Each designee shall be identified as a Contracting Officer's Representative (COR).

Such designation(s) shall specify the scope and limitations of the authority so delegated; provided, that the designee shall not change the terms or conditions of the contract, unless the COR is a warranted Contracting Officer and this authority is delegated in the designation.

The COR is responsible for inspection and acceptance of services. These duties include review of contractor invoices, including the supporting documentation required by the contract. The COR may provide technical advice, substantive guidance, inspections, invoice approval, and other purposes as deemed necessary under the contract.

(b) The COR is Sarah E. Gregory.

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G-002 - CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

Contracting Officer: Katherine Vultaggio – vultaggiokl@state.gov Contract Administrator: Christina Costa – costach@state.gov Telephone Number: 703-312-3627 First Class Mailing:

U.S. Department of State Office of Acquisition Management P.O. Box 9115, Rosslyn Station Arlington, Virginia 22219

Courier or Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of State Office of Acquisition Management 4th Floor 1735 N. Lynn Street Arlington, Virginia 22209

Contracting Officer's Representative (COR): Sarah E. Gregory – gregoryse2@state.gov

Contracting Officer’s Authority

The Contracting Officer (CO) is the only person authorized to make or approve any changes in any of the requirements of this Contract and notwithstanding any provisions contained elsewhere in this Contract, the said authority remains solely in the CO. In the event the Contractor makes any changes at the direction of any person other than the CO, the change will be considered to have been made without authority and no adjustment will be made in the Contract terms and conditions, including price.

INV-IPP - ELECTRONIC INVOICING AND PAYMENT REQUIREMENTS AND INSTRUCTIONS TO IMPLEMENT

USAGE OF THE INVOICE PROCESSING PLATFORM (IPP).

(a) Definitions. As used in these instructions (1)”Payment request” means a bill, voucher, invoice, or request for contract financing payment with associated supporting documentation. The payment request must comply with the requirements identified in FAR 32.905(b), “Payment documentation and process” and the applicable Payment clause included in this contract.

(b) Except as provided in paragraph (c) of these instructions, the Contractor shall submit payment requests electronically using the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) at www.ipp.gov. Information regarding IPP is available on the Internet at www.ipp.gov. Assistance with the IPP application can be obtained by contacting the IPP Production Helpdesk via email IPPCustomerSupport@fiscal.treasury.gov or phone (866)973-3131. The Contractor shall ensure that its supporting documentation conforms to IPP requirements. IPP accommodates up to 25 supporting attachments per invoice, individual attachment file size may not exceed ten megabytes (10mb). If the Contractor assesses that their supporting documentation will not reasonably conform to IPP requirements, the Contractor shall contact the Contracting Officer to explore possible alternatives.

(c) The Contractor may submit payment requests using other than IPP only when the Contracting Officer authorizes alternate procedures in writing.

(d) If alternate payment procedures are authorized, the Contractor shall include a copy of the Contracting Officer’s written authorization with each payment request.

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H-015 - GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY

Government Furnished Property (GFP)

No GFP is anticipated to be used under this contract. The Contractor shall maintain an updated inventory of all GFP if provided.

Government Furnished Information (GFI)

Upon Contract award and throughout the life of the Contract, DOS shall provide the Contractor with relevant documents and information. Relevant information includes documents referenced in the PWS such as:

- Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

- Regulations

All materials provided by the Government during the course of this Contract shall remain the property of the Government and shall be returned immediately upon completion of the Order or as otherwise requested by the COR or Contracting Officer.

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H-016 - KEY PERSONNEL

The contractor shall assign and identify a Program Manager to provide management and administrative and technical interaction with Government members in the day-to-day accomplishment of support services. The following positions will be considered key to operations for efforts under this Contract. These key personnel must have an in-depth understanding of the requirements and their responsibilities as well as the ability, knowledge, experience, and skills to perform the requirements. They shall be fully committed to the success of the mission.

Contractor shall make no substitution of key personnel for the first 180 calendar days of the contract award without the written approval of the Contracting Officer. In the event that key personnel leave the Contractor’s employment or otherwise become unavailable to the Contractor, the Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer or COR within one business day of learning of the leaving or unavailability of the key person. After the 180 days, the Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer in writing 30 days prior to removing key personnel under this contract. The notification shall include a detailed justification for the change, an analysis of the anticipated impact on the performance of the contract, and the name and qualifications (resume) of the proposed replacement.

The Contractor shall not divert key personnel to other assignments without advance written consent of the Contracting Officer. The

Contracting Officer will modify the contract to reflect any change in key personnel. The Government considers the following as key personnel:

- TBD – established within SOW

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The contractor shall designate key personnel for the Program Manager position.

The contractor must notify the COR immediately when an employee working on a Government system is reassigned or otherwise not employed by the contractor, and prior to an unfriendly termination.

All contractor requests for approval of substitutions hereunder shall be submitted in writing to the COR and the CO at least twenty-five (25) calendar days in advance of the effective date, whenever possible, and shall provide a detailed explanation of the circumstances necessitating the proposed substitution, a complete resume for the proposed substitute, and any other information requested by the CO necessary to approve or disapprove the proposed substitution. The COR will evaluate such requests and promptly notify the contractor of approval or disapproval in writing. The contractor shall forward the written approval/disapproval to the CO.

Exempt/Non-Exempt Personnel

The Contractor shall identify by labor category all direct charge employees who are exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act and those employees who are non-exempt.

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H-025 - TECHNICAL DIRECTION

(a) Performance of the work hereunder shall be subject to technical instructions, whether oral or written, issued by the COR. As used herein, technical instructions are defined to include the following:

1) Directions to the Contractor which suggest pursuit of certain lines of inquiry, change of work emphasis, fill in details or otherwise serve to assist in the Contractor's accomplishment of Section C.

2) Guidance to the Contractor which assists in the interpretation of drawings, specifications or technical portions of work description.

(b) Technical instructions must be within the general scope of work stated in the contract.

Technical instructions may not be used to: (1) assign additional work under the contract; (2) direct a change as defined in the "Changes" clause of this contract; (3) increase or decrease the contract price or estimated contract amount (including fee), as applicable, the level of effort, or the time required for contract performance; or (4) change any of the terms, conditions or specifications of this contract.

(c) If, in the…