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Philadelphia PA 19106 Attn: Melissa Stolle

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701 Market Street, Suite 3200 Ofc of Procurement Operations - FPS U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security DHS/FPS/East CCG/HQ-Natl Contracts

Philadelphia PA 19106 701 Market Street, Suite 3200

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Federal Protective Service Acq. Division Office of Procurement Operations U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security

FPS EAST CCG DIV 3 ACQ DIV(70RFP3)

02/16/20220002

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14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Federal Protective Service (FPS), is requesting quotations for inert Covert Security Testing (CST) Kits in accordance with the attached

Statement of Work.

The purpose of Amendment 0002 is to:

A. Answer Vendors’ questions regarding the subject solicitation. Vendor questions and answers are attached hereto for information purposes only and do not themselves constitute a change. Any changes to the terms and conditions of the solicitation are expressly and separately indicated as such.

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15C. DATE SIGNED 16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR 16C. DATE SIGNED

(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer)

Melissa Stolle

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Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

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Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9 A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect .

TEL: EMAIL: (215) 521-2266 melissa.stolle@fps.dhs.gov

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B. Revise Statement of Work (SOW) Section 2.0

Specific Requirements and Section 3.4 Product as outlined below. The revised version of the document is attached hereto and incorporated into the solicitation as Attachment 1.

- 2.0 Specific Requirements - Inert Computer

Laptop Requirement. Revise model year requirement from “Model Year: 2016 – Present” to ”Model Year:

Items shall not be older than 5 years. The items also shall not exceed 5 years in the option years.”

- 2.0 Specific Requirements - Inert Computer

Tablet Requirement. Revise model year requirement from “Model Year: 2016 – Present” to ”Model Year:

Items shall not be older than 5 years. The items also shall not exceed 5 years in the option years.”

- 2.0 Specific Requirements - Inert Portable

Speaker Requirement. Revise model year requirement from “Model Year: 2016 – Present” to

”Model Year: Items shall not be older than 5 years. The items also shall not exceed 5 years in the option years.”

- 2.0 Specific Requirements - Bluetooth Over the

Ear Portable Audio Headphones Requirement. Revise model year requirement from “Model Year: 2016 –

Present” to ”Model Year: Items shall not be older than 5 years. The items also shall not exceed 5 years in the option years.”

- 2.0 Specific Requirements - Inert Computer

Laptop Requirement. Revise Maximum Dimensions as follows:

From:

Maximum Dimensions:

•Screen Size: 15 inches

•Height: 1.25 to 1.5 inches when closed

•Width 13 inches

•Depth: 9 inches

•Weight: 3.09 pounds

To:

Maximum Dimensions:

•Screen Size: 15-inch laptop with a screen that measures corner to corner 15 inches or 15.6 inches

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Sponsored by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

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•Height: 1.25 to 1.5 inches when closed

•Width not to exceed 13 inches

•Depth: 9 inches

•Weight: Commensurate to the weight of the laptop plus the inert explosive filler

- 2.0 Specific Requirements - Inert Computer

Tablet Requirement. Revise Maximum Dimensions as follows:

From:

Maximum Dimensions (shall not exceed the following):

•Screen Size: 9.7 – 11 inches

•Height: 9.4 inches

•Width 6.6 inches

•Depth: 0.29 inches

•Weight: 16.48 ounces

To:

Maximum Dimensions (shall not exceed the following):

•Screen Size: 9.7 – 11 inches

•Height: 9.4 inches

•Width 6.6 inches

•Depth: 0.29 inches

•Weight: Commensurate to the weight of the tablet plus the inert explosive filler

- 2.0 Specific Requirements - Bluetooth Over the

Ear Portable Audio Headphones. Revise Firing

Circuit as follows:

From:

Firing Circuit: Digital Timer

To:

Firing Circuit: Digital Timer or X-ray correct time fuse

-Section 3.4 Product - add the following verbiage to Section 3.4.2: “Definition of factory new:

Item must appear factory new or refurbished. The item may show extremely minor signs of wear but must not look tampered with in any way.”

C. The closing date of this solicitation remains

Tuesday, March 1, 2022 at 12:00 P.M., Eastern

Time.

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D. All other terms and conditions remain the same.

NSN 7540-01-152-8067 OPTIONAL FORM 336 (4-86)

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Attachment 1

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (DHS)

STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)

FOR

Inert Covert Security Testing (CST) Kits

1.0 GENERAL

1.1 BACKGROUND

The Federal Protective Service (FPS) has a need to acquire Inert Covert Security Testing (CST) Kits to be used for Red Team operations to test the security infrastructures and implemented countermeasures at federally owned or leased facilities nationwide to detect innocuous items containing threat materials.

1.2 SCOPE

The purpose of this requirement is to procure inert CST Kits for Red Team operations. The items must be able to be stored and concealed in a standard sized backpack or bag. Additionally, the items must be a commonly utilized brand, and cannot be over five years old. Samples of the products must be provided prior to acceptance to ensure they meet these specific requirements.

These inert training aids shall contain the items listed below in paragraph 2.0 Specific Requirements.

1.3 OBJECTIVE

The objective of this effort is to initially procure forty (40) inert CST Kits to improve security at federal facilities protected by FPS with the possibility of additional kits procured in subsequent optional periods.

2.0 SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

The Contractor shall provide forty (40) Covert Security Testing Kits, each of the items cannot have “Inert” or other similar adhesive labels on them, that consist of the following items (see required specifications):

• Covert Security Testing (CST) items o Inert Black .380 caliber Pistol (40 each) o Inert Soda Can filled with C4 (40 each) o Inert Computer Laptop (40 each) o Inert Computer Tablet (40 each) o Inert Portable Speaker (40 each) o Inert Bluetooth Over the Ear Portable Audio Headphones (40 each) o Pelican “like” storage cases (40 each) o Black Backpack (40 each)

NOTE: FPS intends to create 40 kits and store them in pelican “like” storage cases.

The vendor shall only provide the devices, the storage cases and backpacks.

Required specifications:

• Inert Black .380 Caliber Pistol Requirement (subcompact weapon) o Black in color o Subcompact easily concealable o Have Removable Magazine and Inert Bullets (full magazine of bullets plus full box of bullets) o X-ray Correct (Backscatter, Computed Tomography, Single and Multiple X-ray

Generator Systems) o Walk-Through Metal Detector (WTMD) compliant

• Inert Soda Can Requirement o Filled with inert C4 o Can must appear factory intact, and simulant must not slide or rattle if shaken o X-ray Correct (Backscatter, Computed Tomography, Single and Multiple X-ray

Generator Systems) o Walk-Through Metal Detector (WTMD) compliant

• Inert Computer Laptop Requirement o Manufacturer: Dell, Lenovo, Apple, HP. Any other equal commonly utilized brand may only be used upon written authorization by the Contracting Officer.

o Model Year: Items shall not be older than 5 years. The items also shall not exceed 5 years in the option years.

o Explosive: Hexamethylene Triperoxide Diamine (HMTD) o Firing Circuit: Digital Timer o Maximum Dimensions:

Screen Size: 15-inch laptop with a screen that measures corner to corner 15 inches or 15.6 inches

Height: 1.25 to 1.5 inches when closed Width not to exceed 13 inches Depth: 9 inches Weight: Commensurate to the weight of the laptop plus the inert explosive filler o Power Source: Computer Laptop Battery and Power Cord o Blasting Cap: Cardboard Blasting Cap o Appear factory new o X-ray Correct (Backscatter, Computed Tomography, Single and Multiple X-ray

Generator Systems) o Walk-Through Metal Detector (WTMD) compliant

• Inert Computer Tablet Requirement o Manufacturer: Samsung, Apple, Microsoft, Amazon, Lenovo. Any other equal commonly utilized brand may only be used upon written authorization by the Contracting Officer.

o Model Year: Items shall not be older than 5 years. The items also shall not exceed 5 years in the option years.

o Explosive: Sheet explosives o Firing Circuit: Digital Timer o Maximum Dimensions (shall not exceed the following):

Screen Size: 9.7 – 11 inches

Height: 9.4 inches Width 6.6 inches Depth: 0.29 inches Weight: Commensurate to the weight of the tablet plus the inert explosive filler o Power Source: Internal Battery and Power Cord o Blasting Cap: Electric Blasting Cap o Appear factory new o X-ray Correct (Backscatter, Computed Tomography, Single and Multiple X-ray

Generator Systems) o Walk-Through Metal Detector (WTMD) compliant

• Inert Portable Speaker o Manufacturer: JBL, Sony, Panasonic. Any other equal commonly utilized brand may only be used upon written authorization by the Contracting Officer.

o Model Year: Items shall not be older than 5 years. The items also shall not exceed 5 years in the option years.

o Explosive: Plastic Explosives o Firing Circuit: Digital Timer o Power Source: Removeable power cord for simulation purposes, battery will be removed to ensure explosives can be placed into the device.

o Blasting Cap: Electric Blasting Cap o Appear factory new o X-ray Correct (Backscatter, Computed Tomography, Single and Multiple X-ray

Generator Systems) o The device should be set up to be either suicide or victim initiated.

• Bluetooth Over the Ear Portable Audio Headphones o Manufacturer: Beats, JBL, Bose. Any other equal commonly utilized brand may only be used upon written authorization by the Contracting Officer.

o Model Year: Items shall not be older than 5 years. The items also shall not exceed 5 years in the option years.

o Description: Over the ear headphones with removable cord, able to plug into a cellphone o Explosive: Sheet explosives o Firing Circuit: Digital Timer or X-ray correct time fuse o Power Source: Power Cord o Blasting Cap: Non-electric Blasting Cap o Appear factory new o X-ray Correct (Backscatter, Computed Tomography, Single and Multiple X-ray

Generator Systems) o This device would be functioned by time fuse and would be considered a suicide device (PBIED).

• Storage Cases o Manufacturer: Pelican. Any other equal commonly utilized brand may only be used upon written authorization by the Contracting Officer.

o Meet FAA regulations for carry-on baggage o Have wheels and retractable handle o Foam inserts o Black in color o Hard case o Ability to be locked with a padlock or combination lock.

o Overall case - no smaller than dimensions 19.75” x 11” x 7.6”

• Black Backpacks o Black backpacks that are able to accommodate a 15-inch laptop and ancillary items to conceal the item inside it. Items to be used as a vehicle to conceal the test kit items during operations.

o Material should be polyester or canvas and waterproof o Bag should be capable of carrying 35 pounds

3.0 OTHER APPLICABLE CONDITIONS

3.1 Program Organization

This program is under the technical direction of the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) assigned to the FPS Protective Security Operation Division (PSOD).

3.2 Government Management Organization

FPS management of this project will be accomplished through the FPS PSOD at 800 North Capitol Street NW, Suite 500, Washington, D.C. 20536.

3.3 Applicable Standards

3.3.1 The Contractor shall conform to the following regulations, and meet the Carrier’s minimum requirements for shipping dangerous and/or hazardous materials:

Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 49 – Transportation

• Part 171 – General Information, Regulations, and Definitions

• Part 172 – Hazardous Materials Table, Special Provisions, Hazardous Materials

Communications, Emergency Response Information, Training Requirements, and Security Plans

• Part 173 – Shippers: General Requirements for Shipments and Packaging

3.3.2 Dangerous Goods

3.3.2.1 The Contractor shall be responsible for shipments of dangerous goods in accordance with current International Air Transport Association (IATA) regulations for air transport, as well as the Terms and Conditions of the chosen freight carrier. This is required regardless of the routing and whether the shipment is transported by air, ground, or a combination of air and ground transportation. Shipments of dangerous goods may or may not require a special handling fee. (See CFR 49 172 to determine carriers’ extra fees.)

Examples of dangerous goods include aerosol sprays, airbags, ammunition, butane, car batteries, cologne, dry ice, fireworks, gasoline, jet fuel, lighters, matches, nail polish, nail polish remover, nitrogen-refrigerated liquid, paint, perfume, solvents, and some chemicals, in addition to several other items.

3.3.2.2 The Contractor shall be responsible as the shipper to identify, classify, package, mark, label, and complete documentation for dangerous goods according to all national and international governmental regulations. Failure to do so could create dangerous conditions on an aircraft and result in the shipper being subject to governmental fines and penalties under applicable laws.

The following dangerous goods may be shipped within the U.S. and Puerto Rico in accordance with the current edition of CFR 49, which applies to air transportation:

• Magnetized material

• Toxics in exemption packaging

• Other Regulated Materials - Domestic (ORM-D): A marking for mail or shipping in the

U.S. that identifies other regulated materials for domestic transport only, i.e., Shipper's Declaration for Dangerous Goods required

• Small quantities under section 49 CFR 173.4

3.3.3 Container Shipping Requirements

• All bags must have a seal which is also listed on the Packing Slip or a Commercial Bill of Lading (CBL).

• Each sealed container shall be secured with security tape to reveal if the container has been opened.

• In the event that more than one (1) individual container is being shipped to a single location; the containers shall be marked in sequence, e.g., “Container 1 of 20 Containers.”

• In the event that several containers are shipped on a pallet, each container shall be secured to the pallet using pallet banding (Plastic or Metal) and securely wrapped in Black Stretch Film or shrink-wrap.

• Pallets shall have ALL appropriate warning labels, shipping labels, and a preference for a “Do Not Stack” labels.

3.4 Product

3.4.1 The Contractor shall provide CST Kits that are “in-sourced” by the Contractor’s own company, and not obtained through a sub-contracted arrangement.

3.4.2 The Contractor must provide CST Kit items that appear factory new.

Definition of factory new: Item must appear factory new or refurbished. The item may show extremely minor signs of wear but must not look tampered with in any way.

4.0 DELIVERY

4.1 The Contractor shall deliver the CST Kit items to FPS within ninety (90) days of contract award.

4.2 FPS reserves the right to alter the schedule and quantities shipped, as FPS mission requirements may change. Such change may only be done via contract modification. Initial shipment quantities may change but will require written direction from the FPS Contracting Officer (CO) to do so.

4.3 The Contractor shall deliver the CST Kits to:

Federal Protective Service

Attn: Jeffrey Glow or Harold Robinson Mail Stop 5300

800 North Capitol Street, NW Suite 300 Washington, D.C. 20536

4.4 The Contractor shall not create the Covert Security Testing Kits prior to delivering the items, as FPS will handle the assembly of the CST Kits. The Contractor may use the pelican cases to package the items for shipment.

4.5 The sample kit from the selected vendor will be retained and be considered kit #1 and the vendor will be responsible for providing an additional 39 kits. Sample products will be returned to the unsuccessful offerors within 60 days. The Government will be responsible for all costs associated with the shipment to return. Offeror must provide a complete return address for the shipment. (POC name , address, email and phone number).

5.0 WARRANTY

The manufacturer shall provide a one (1) year warranty on inert Covert Security Testing Kits to begin after receipt of complete delivery of products. The Contractor shall repair or replace any defective merchandise covered under warranty, along with any shipping costs incurred, at the Contractor’s expense. Any replacement products shall be of equal or better functionality to that of the product being replaced.

6.0 First Article Testing

52.209-4 First Article Approval-Government Testing.

FIRST ARTICLE APPROVAL-GOVERNMENT TESTING (SEP 1989)

(a) The Contractor shall deliver 1 unit(s) of each item within 14 calendar days from the date of this contract to the Government at: Federal Protective Service 800 N. Capitol NW Washington, DC 20536 Attn: Protective Security Operations Branch Suite 500.

(b) Within 14 calendar days after the Government receives the first article, the Contracting Officer shall notify the Contractor, in writing, of the conditional approval, approval, or disapproval of the first article. The notice of conditional approval or approval shall not relieve the Contractor from complying with all requirements of the specifications and all other terms and conditions of this contract. A notice of conditional approval shall state any further action required of the Contractor. A notice of disapproval shall cite reasons for the disapproval.

(c) If the first article is disapproved, the Contractor, upon Government request, shall submit an additional first article for testing. After each request, the Contractor shall make any necessary changes, modifications, or repairs to the first article or select another first article for testing. All costs related to these tests are to be borne by the Contractor, including any and all costs for additional tests following a disapproval. The Contractor shall furnish any additional first article to the Government under the terms and conditions and within the time specified by the Government.

The Government shall act on this first article within the time limit specified in paragraph (b) of this clause. The Government reserves the right to require an equitable adjustment of the contract price for any extension of the delivery schedule or for any additional costs to the Government related to these tests.

(d) If the Contractor fails to deliver any first article on time, or the Contracting Officer disapproves any first article, the Contractor shall be deemed to have failed to make delivery within the meaning of the Default clause of this contract.

(e) Unless otherwise provided in the contract, the Contractor-

(1) May deliver the approved first article as a part of the contract quantity, provided it meets all contract requirements for acceptance and was not consumed or destroyed in testing; and

(2) Shall remove and dispose of any first article from the Government test facility at the Contractor’s expense.

(f) If the Government does not act within the time specified in paragraph (b) or (c) of this clause, the Contracting Officer shall, upon timely written request from the Contractor, equitably adjust under the Changes clause of this contract the delivery or performance dates and/or the contract price, and any other contractual term affected by the delay.

(g) The Contractor is responsible for providing operating and maintenance instructions, spare parts support, and repair of the first article during any first article test.

(h) Before first article approval, the acquisition of materials or components for, or the commencement of production of, the balance of the contract quantity is at the sole risk of the Contractor. Before first article approval, the costs thereof shall not be allocable to this contract for

(1) progress payments, or (2) termination settlements if the contract is terminated for the convenience of the Government.

(i) The Government may waive the requirement for first article approval test where supplies identical or similar to those called for in the schedule have been previously furnished by the Offeror/Contractor and have been accepted by the Government. The Offeror/Contractor may request a waiver.

Attachment A

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Attachment 2 Solicitation 70RFP322QEH000005 Covert Security Testing (CST) Kits

No. Question Reference (RFP Section)

Question Reference QUESTIONS - COMMENTS RESPONSE

1 Statement of Work

(SOW)

2.0 Specific Requirements

Do any of the inert devices need to be functional? Looking over the solicitation, it appears the inert portable speaker and the Bluetooth over the ear portable headphones need to be, but I wanted to double check if that is correct or if everything needs to be.

Please refer to Amendment 0002 of the solicitation and revised SOW - Section 3.4 Product. The items do not need to be functional. They need to appear functional for realism but are not required to power on or function.

2 Statement of Work

(SOW)

2.0 Specific Requirements

Bluetooth Over the Ear Portable Audio Headphones

I was just going over the last device and it makes no sense; it calls for a digital timer as the firing circuit but uses a non electric cap and states will be functioned by time fuse as a suicide device. We can put it together, just seems like a waste of a digital timer.

Please refer to Amendment 0002 of the solicitation. The digital timer is being required for “X-Ray correct viewing”.

3 Statement of Work

(SOW)

General Are you aware that inert training aids cannot be shipped by FedEx or UPS per their regulations?

Training aids have been historically shipped to FPS via both Fed Ex and UPS in accordance with their regulations.

4 Statement of Work

(SOW)

4.0 Delivery Is delivery within 90 days in relation to the contract award date or the date of the first kit’s acceptance?

Please refer to Amendment 0002 of the solicitation and SOW - Section 4.0 Delivery: "The Contractor shall deliver the CST Kit items to FPS within ninety (90) days of contract award."

5 Statement of Work

(SOW)

General Can the prices quoted for option years be adjusted at later dates in accordance with any unforeseen market fluctuations and cost increases?

This is a firm fixed price purchase order. Please refer to page 12 of the solicitation under Section 2.0 Contract Type. Offerors are responsible for determining the price increase(s), if any, that will be applied to their quotation. No adjustments will be allowed.

6 Statement of Work

(SOW)

1.2 Scope 2.0

Specific Requirements

Please clarify the statement in section 1.2 of the SOW, which states “Items[…] cannot be over five years old” but some items are listed as required to be manufactured from 2016-Present.

Please refer to Amendment 0002 of the solicitation and revised SOW - Section 2.0 Specific Requirements: "Model Year: Items shall not be older than 5 years. The items also shall not exceed 5 years in the option years."

7 Statement of Work

(SOW)

4.0 Delivery Page one mentions various locations will receive these kits, but later it’s mentioned that it’s one location. Please clarify.

Please see SOW - Section 4.0 Delivery. All kits are to be sent to:

Federal Protective Service Attn:

Jeffrey Glow or Harold Robinson Mail Stop 5300 800 North Capitol Street, NW Suite 300 Washington, D.C. 20536

8 Statement of Work

(SOW)

2.0 Specific Requirements Sourcing the same models as provided in the base year, for example the laptops, in later option years may be difficult, as they may no longer be available. Will there be any latitude in brands for option years?

Please refer to SOW - Section 2.0 Special Requirements: "Any other equal commonly utilized brand may only be used upon written authorization by the Contracting Officer." Model changes may be authorized, at no additional cost, as long as there is comparability and pre-approved by the Contracting Officer.

9 Statement of Work

(SOW)

2.0 Specific Requirements Inert

Computer Laptop Requirement

Are laptops with a screen size of 15.6 (and corresponding dimensions) also acceptable, i.e. 15” class laptop?

Please refer to Amendment 0002 of the solicitation. Yes. Please see revised SOW - Section 2.0 Specific Requirements - Inert Computer Laptop Requirement: "Maximum Dimensions".

10 Statement of Work

(SOW)

2.0 Specific Requirements Inert

Computer Laptop Requirement

Is the weight listed for an unmodified laptop or the finished training aid? Modern laptops are thinner and are harder to conceal a realistic amount of identifiable explosives inside. Allowing for a heavier laptop could potentially allow for more explosive simulant mass inside the device.

Please refer to Amendment 0002 of the solicitation and revised SOW - Section 2.0 Specific Requirements - Inert Computer Laptop Requirement: "Maximum Dimensions".

11 Statement of Work

(SOW)

2.0 Specific Requirements Inert

Computer Laptop Requirement

Is there a minimum threat mass requirement? Please refer to Amendment 0002 SOW - Section 2.0. All items must appear factory new. Under X-ray the simulant will be visible but from physical presentation should appear factory new.

12 Statement of Work

(SOW)

2.0 Specific Requirements Inert

Computer Laptop Requirement

Can similar (but not exact) laptops be used for option years? Securing enough of the same laptop may be difficult for options exercised over the next couple of years.

Please refer to Amendment 0002 SOW - Section 2.0 Special Requirements: "Any other equal commonly utilized brand may only be used upon written authorization by the Contracting Officer." Model changes may be authorized, at no additional cost, as long as there is comparability and pre-approved by the Contracting Officer.

13 Statement of Work

(SOW)

2.0 Specific Requirements Inert

Computer Laptop Requirement

Slightly used laptops will save the government money compared to purchasing brand new computers. Does “appear factory new” and Grade A certified system mean the same thing? (Grade A refurbished laptop is one that is in almost pristine condition. To be rated Grade A, a laptop must be almost new and have little sign of physical wear.

Typically, there are three circumstances that lead to a Grade A rating. Either the laptop was never sold but was replaced with a newer model; the laptop was sold, and the purchaser returned it without using it; or the laptop was used infrequently in a business setting and endured little wear. To receive a Grade A rating, a refurbished computer should show almost no signs of wear, have up-to-date features and a current processor, and come with a charger.)

Please refer to Amendment 0002 of the solicitation and revised SOW Section 3.4 Product. Minor signs of wear will meet the factory new requirement. Items can not have signs of heavy wear or signs of tampering when physically presented.

14 Statement of Work

(SOW)

2.0 Specific Requirements Inert

Computer Tablet Requirement

Do tablet screen sizes correspond to the listed dimensions, i.e., is a tablet with a screen size of 11 inches that is wider than 6.6 inches also acceptable?

Please refer to Amendment 0002 of the solicitation.Yes. Please see revised SOW - Section 2.0 Specific Requirements - Inert Computer Tablet Requirement: "Maximum Dimensions".

15 Statement of Work

(SOW)

2.0 Specific Requirements Inert

Computer Tablet Requirement

Is the weight listed for the unmodified tablet or the finished training aid? Modern tablets are thinner and are harder to conceal a realistic amount of identifiable explosives inside. Allowing for more weight or thickness could potentially allow for more explosive simulant mass inside the device.

Please refer to Amendment 0002 of the solicitation and revised SOW - Section 2.0 Specific Requirements - Inert Computer Tablet Requirement: "Maximum Dimensions".

16 Statement of Work

(SOW)

2.0 Specific Requirements Inert

Computer Tablet Requirement

Is there a minimum threat mass requirement? Please refer to Amendment 0002 SOW - Section 2.0. All items must appear factory new. Under X-ray the simulant will be visible but from physical presentation should appear factory new.

17 Statement of Work

(SOW)

2.0 Specific Requirements Inert

Computer Tablet Requirement

Due to the limited size of a tablet device, concealing a digital timer inside limits the amount of explosive simulant that will fit inside. Can this device be wired to function by turning on the device, turning it into a suicide or victim operated device?

Yes

18 Statement of Work

(SOW)

2.0 Specific Requirements Inert

Computer Tablet Requirement

The factory battery must be removed in order to conceal a sufficient amount of inert explosives. Can this device be powered with an alternative power source?

The items do not need to be functional. They need to appear functional for realism but are not required to power on or function.

19 Statement of Work

(SOW)

2.0 Specific Requirements Inert

Computer Tablet Requirement

Can similar (but not exact) tablets be used for option years? Securing enough of the same tablet may be difficult for options exercised over the next couple of years.

Please refer to SOW - Section 2.0 Special Requirements: "Any other equal commonly utilized brand may only be used upon written authorization by the Contracting Officer." Model changes may be authorized, at no additional cost, as long as there is comparability and pre-approved by the Contracting Officer.

20 Statement of Work

(SOW)

2.0 Specific Requirements Inert

Computer Tablet Requirement

Using slightly used tablets will save the government money compared to purchasing brand new computers. Does “appear factory new” and Grade A certified system mean the same thing? (Grade A refurbished tablet is one that is in almost pristine condition.

To be rated Grade A, a tablet must be almost new and have little sign of physical wear. Typically, there are three circumstances that lead to a Grade A rating. Either the tablet was never sold but was replaced with a newer model; the tablet was sold, and the purchaser returned it without using it; or the tablet was used infrequently in a business setting and endured little wear. To receive a Grade A rating, a refurbished tablet should show almost no signs of wear, have up-to-date features and a current processor, and come with a charger.) .)

Please refer to Amendment 0002 of the solicitation and revised SOW Section 3.4 Product. Minor signs of wear will meet the factory new requirement. Items can not have signs of heavy wear or signs of tampering when physically presented.

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Soda Can Requirement

Does the C4 simulant need to be pliable enough to insert a cap, or is a soft cast simulant with the same Zeff, Density, and appearance allowed?

A soft cast simulant with the same Zeff, Density, and appearance would be acceptable.

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Portable Speaker

Can similar (but not exact) speakers be used for option years? Securing enough of the same speaker may be difficult for options exercised over the next couple of years.

Please refer to SOW - Section 2.0 Special Requirements: "Any other equal commonly utilized brand may only be used upon written authorization by the Contracting Officer." Model changes may be authorized, at no additional cost, as long as there is comparability and pre-approved by the Contracting Officer.

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Portable Speaker

The factory battery must be removed in order to conceal a sufficient amount of inert explosives. Can this device be powered with an alternative power source?

The items do not need to be functional. They need to appear functional for realism but are not required to power on or function.

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Portable Speaker

Due to the limited size of a portable speaker device, concealing a timer inside limits the amount of explosives simulant that will fit inside. Can this deice be wired to function by turning on the device, turning it into a suicide or victim operated device?

Yes

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Pelican Storage Cases

Can Pelican brand TrekPak Dividers be used instead of foam? This allows for future customization of the kits without need for replacing the foam. If not acceptable, do you anticipate a custom hard foam insert to hold each item in the kit, or foam sheets to be customized by the end user after delivery?

No. The case should be purchased with the foam inside it. These cases come either empty or with foam inserts. The CST Program will modify the foam for proper fit on all items inside the case.

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Bluetooth Over the Ear Portable Audio Headphones

Does the power cord need to be removable, or will hard wired headphones be allowed?

Please refer to Amendment 0002 of the solicitation. IAW with SOW Section 2.0 Specific Requirements - Bluetooth Over the Ear Portable Audio Headphones - a removable cord is required.

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Bluetooth Over the Ear Portable Audio Headphones

An inert non-electric blasting cap cannot be functioned without using large and elaborate circuity. This device could function by time using an inert non-electric blasting cap and by replacing the digital timer with a length of x-ray correct time fuse.

Is the addition of inert detonating cord allowed to function both the left and right earpieces? If not, what power source would run the digital timer and initiate the time fuse?

Please refer to Amendment 0002 of the solicitation. The government finds the below vendor statement acceptable:

"This device could function by time using an inert non-electric blasting cap and by replacing the digital timer with a length of x-ray correct time fuse." Please see revised SOW - Section 2.0 Specific Requirements - Bluetooth Over the Ear Portable Audio Headphones Requirement: "Firing Circuit".

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