Amendment A0002 - RFP 70B06C23R00000004 A0002 Addl QAs.pdf

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

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The 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 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 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT 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.

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IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

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).

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4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

A0002 01/23/2023 0020129091

DHS - Customs & Border Protection Mission Support Contracting Division 6650 Telecom Drive Intech 2, Suite 100 Indianapolis IN 46278

DHS - Customs & Border Protection Mission Support Contracting Division 6650 Telecom Drive Intech 2, Suite 100 Indianapolis IN 46278

70B06C23R00000004

11/30/2022

1 1 is required to sign this document and return is not

PREVIOUS EDITION UNUSABLE STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 11/2016)

Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 16C. DATE

SIGNED

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR 15C. DATE

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15A NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print) 16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

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.

Connie McKay Contracting Officer

This solicitation is hereby amended to include the attached additional Questions and Answers.

All other terms and conditions remain the same.

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70B06C23R00000004 – Body Armor

Questions and Answers – Amendment 2:

1. The SOW references the NIJ standard for female structure testing. However, the NIJ protocol is to test the front panels completely separate from the back panels. Some vendors we are working with have female armor that contains a front panel that has slightly different make-up than the back panel. Does this mean that the full set of testing for these scenarios needs to be conducted twice? Once for their front panel make-up, and a second time for the back panel make-up?

a. Yes, if the back panel ballistic model is different from the offeror’s non-structured submission.

2. The frag v50 testing is to be done on 15” x 15” shoot packs. Several vendors have expressed concern in how to create a structured female 15” x 15” shoot pack, as the normal configuration would be an armor panel shape. Do you expect the full build-up/design to be made in shoot pack form? No. Or, can the vendor submit a flat shoot pack with the same layup/stitching but without the overlap? Yes, this is what we expect. Or, can they submit the same material layup with corners tacked? No, not necessary.

3. The SOW states a 14 day conditioning for the 44 mag and the 357 sig; however, when you read

4.1.10.3 of the SOW it states:

“Test sample sizes for each test round shall be generally in accordance with Section 4.1.1.1, Table 1 of the NIJ Standard- 0101.06 (to exclude Ballistic Limit Testing for the .44 Mag), with the following modified specifications: 4 samples for .357 Sig and 3 samples for .44 Mag, for a total of 7 armor samples. Template sizes shall include both C-1 and C-5.”

Some vendors are convinced that this means that the Government wants a BL for the .357 however in the Summary Test Data Sheet doesn’t have a place for .357 sig conditioned BL results.

a) No, BL is not required for conditioned armor. Section 4.1.10.4. states: “Conditioned armor shall meet NIJ Perforation standards for the following rounds and velocities listed in Table 4.1.10.4. BFS shall be recorded but an excessive BFS measurement will not constitute a failure.” V50 testing is not included for either round.

4. Section 4.8.1.7. says that: Badge shall be approximately 2” (W) X 3” (H) in size:

o For bid sample submission, is the offeror required to submit a blank badge that is rectangular (in accordance with the dimensions noted above), or shall the badge be of a specific shape? The badge submitted can be a generic badge patch that meets all the technical requirements but does not need to be specific to any particular agency for source selection purposes. The patch shall be badge shaped (see pic), not rectangular. The dimensions included in section 4.8.1.7 refer to high and width of the badge but does say the badge shall be rectangular.

o Similarly, for quoting purposes, is the offeror required to quote a badge as part of their total price; as well as individually priced items? Yes. A badge patch is part of each body armor package and shall also be available as an individual line item. In other words, if there are 2 different types of badges as noted in the SOW 4.8.1.8 (primary and secondary), which type shall be captured in our price offering? The primary badge (embroidered) shall be included in each complete body armor package price. It shall also be listed as a separate line item (priced individually). The secondary badge (PVC) is only to be listed as a separate line item on the schedule of supplies. If we do not yet have the embroidery contents, how can one reasonably capture a true quote at this time? This is up to the offeror to determine their proposed price.

o Or, will the Government be providing any and all embroidered patches at time of award? Specific badge graphics shall be provided to awardees during FAR Part 16 secondary competition at the delivery order level.

o Is the contractor responsible for quoting and providing actual embroidered badges or will the Government provide these at no cost to the contractor? Yes, the contractor responsible for quoting and providing actual embroidered/pvc badges. The contractor is completely responsible for meeting all badge requirements contained in the SOW o Referencing the Attachment 2 Pricing Schedule sheet provided, there are line items (both as part of a kit and individual) for ID Placards and Badges. The placards are self-explanatory, but since there are multiple types of badges, what badge shall the contractor quote as part of its bid submission? The primary badge (embroidered) shall be included in each complete body armor package price. It shall also be listed as a separate line item (priced individually) on the schedule of supplies. The secondary badge (PVC) is only to be listed as a separate line item on the schedule of supplies.

5. Please reference Amendment A0001 (SF30), Page 46 of 51 (Phase 1 sample requirements):

o The list of samples required features a Scalable Body Armor Package #1, #2, and

Traditional Body Armor Package #1. These items are clear and self-explanatory.

However, after the Traditional Body Armor Package #1, there is a list of individual items that are required (see below). Are these items part of any package as noted above, or should they be regarded as stand-alone/individual deliverables for bid submission? The manner in which they are listed (with no categorical title such as package #1, 2, etc.)

appears that they belong to Traditional Body Armor Package #1, and since there is no Base Carrier in the Traditional Package, that is where our confusion exists. See list below for reference. The highlighted portion is what I am referring to:

Traditional Body Armor Package #1

• Traditional Outer Carrier; including Cummerbund and Independent Removeable MOLLE Platform

• Concealable Carrier

• Front Ballistic Panel (Non-Structured, 22/13)

• Back Ballistic Panel (Non-Structured, 23/14)

• Trauma Pad

• Placards/Badge (“Police” in white lettering)

• Accessory Platform

• Handgun Magazine Pouch

• Carry Bag

Traditional Front Ballistic Panel (Structured, 22/13C) Traditional Back Ballistic Panel (Structured, 23/14) Base Carrier (X-Large); including Cummerbund (X-Large) and Independent

Removeable MOLLE Platform Side Ballistic Panels (qty 2) (X-Large Regular) Side Panel Covers (for X-Large Regular Ballistic Panels, qty 2) Side Ballistic Panels (qty 2) (Large Wide) Side Panel Covers (for Large Wide Ballistic Panels, qty 2) Handcuff Pouch Side Plate Pouch (Set)

a. The highlighted lines are individual items that are required to be submitted as stand-alone items (and are independent of the body armor packages listed above). They are not part of the “Traditional Body Armor Package #1” as indicated by the bulleting.