A01_PWS.pdf

Performance Work Statement for

Dry Suits Systems

1.0 General

1.1 Description of Services/Introduction. 2d Reconnaissance Battalion (2d Recon) has recurring requirements for the supply of advanced dry suit systems with associated undergarments, maintenance parts, and specialized tools. These systems are critical to providing essential thermal protection against hypothermia during Marine Corps Reconnaissance diving operations in extreme cold and arctic aquatic environments. The Government intends to award an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract to a Contractor that can establish a continuous, reliable supply chain for complete dry suit systems in accordance with this Performance Work Statement (PWS).

1.2 Scope of Work and Objective. The objective is to establish a reliable, continuous supply chain of complete dry suit systems and individual sustainment parts to maintain 2d Recon’s deployment readiness while optimizing lifecycle costs.

Under this IDIQ contract, the Government requires the flexibility to order:

• Complete Dry Suit Systems: Fully configured dry suit systems ready for immediate deployment in cold and arctic water environments.

• Individual Ancillary Parts and Components: Standalone replacement and sustainment items

(including but not limited to the valves, seals, zippers, undergarments, and tools detailed in Section 3.0 of this PWS) to maintain, repair, and sustain existing systems.

The Contractor shall deliver these items in accordance with individual delivery orders. The Contractor is responsible for all logistics, quality assurance, and transportation required to support 2nd Recon’s dry suit requirement.

1.1. Ordering period

The ordering period for this IDIQ contract shall be for five (5) years, consisting of one (1) twelve-month base period and four (4) twelve-month option periods, if exercised by the government.

1.0. Tasks:

The Contractor shall provide all necessary personnel, materials, and services to deliver complete dry suit systems and individual ancillary components as specified in this performance work statement (PWS).

2.1. Requirements:

2.1.1 System Overview

The Contractor shall provide complete new dry suit systems (CLIN 0001). The dry suit system is designed as a loose-fitting shell featuring a waterproof inner layer covered by a durable, breathable stretch-fabric tactical outer layer to prevent user overheating while on the surface.

2.1.1.1. The contractor shall establish and maintain a process for receiving and fulfilling delivery orders.

2.1.1.2. Delivery orders for ancillary items (CLIN’s 0002-0023) are to be placed on a periodic basis with no minimum or maximum quantities.

2.1.1.3. The contractor shall deliver all ordered items within the agreed-upon lead time, commencing from the date of order placement.

2.1.2. Sizing and Fit

The Contractor shall provide a comprehensive range of drysuit sizes, with a primary focus on sizes from Medium to Extra-Large to ensure a proper fit for the majority of the operational user population. This core range includes, but is not limited to, sizes such as M, M+, ML, ML/T, L, L+, and XL/T. In addition to the core sizes, the Contractor shall make Small (S) and Double Extra-Large (XXL) sizes available.

Configuration and Hardware

Each dry suit must be equipped with the following high-durability hardware:

• A heavy-duty polyurethane dry entry zipper.

• Interchangeable, user-serviceable silicone neck and wrist seals.

• Dedicated, low-profile inflation and exhaust valves/ports compatible with SCUBA and MK25 USMC diving equipment.

2.1.3. Thermal Undergarments and Insulation

Each system must include a multi-tiered thermal package to ensure diver protection in extreme environments:

• Thin, high-mobility thermal base layers designed for maximum range of motion.

• A heavy-duty thermal merino wool undergarment for advanced cold-water immersion.

2.1.4. System Accessories and Supporting Kits

To ensure immediate operational capability and long-term sustainability, each complete dry suit system shall be delivered packaged with:

• A form-fitting neoprene hood, protective dive gloves, and durable dive boots.

• Durable bags for storage and transport.

• A comprehensive field maintenance kit containing all necessary specialized tools, spare parts, and adhesives to perform seal replacements and minor puncture repairs.

• A sustainment package of parts, spares, and tools sufficient to support three (3) years of continuous organizational-level maintenance.

2.1.5. Ancillary Components and Individual Parts Ordering

The Contractor shall provide individual, standalone ancillary parts, components, and accessories to support system sustainment, field repair, and configuration adjustments.

• Independent Ordering: All components, replacement parts, and accessories that comprise the complete drysuit system, including but not limited to undergarments, seals, valves, zippers, repair kits, and specialized tools detailed in Section 3.0 (Deliverables)—shall be available for individual procurement independent of a complete drysuit system.

• Periodic Unit Quantities: Ancillary Items (CLINs 0002–0023) will be procured based on periodic unit requirements. No minimum or maximum quantities are established or guaranteed for these line items.

• Compatibility: All individually ordered parts must be fully compatible with the drysuit systems.

• Order Fulfillment: The Contractor shall package, label, and ship individual parts in accordance with the logistics and delivery timelines specified in the individual Delivery Order (DO).

2.2. The Contractor guarantees that all components within a single dry suit system shall be fully compatible and interchangeable. Furthermore, all systems and components delivered throughout the life of this contract shall be fully compatible and interchangeable. The contractor is responsible for verifying this compatibility for all components to ensure seamless integration and functionality.

2.3. The Contractor shall implement and maintain a quality assurance program to ensure every dry suit system delivered is free of defects in materials and workmanship and performs according to the PWS requirements. The Government reserves the right to conduct inspections and testing on all deliverables.

2.4. The Contractor shall provide a standard warranty for dry suit systems in line with commercial practice.

3.0. Deliverables:

The Contractor shall be capable of providing the following items as discrete, orderable line items. The Government intends to issue delivery orders for any combination of complete Dry Suit Systems or individual replacement/sustainment components throughout the life of the contract. All individual components shall be fully compatible with the complete Dry Suit System (Item 0001) and meet all relevant performance specifications outlined in this PWS.

Item No Item Description Unit of Issue

001 Drysuit, Breathable (Complete System)

Each

002 Sports Plugs with Back Plate Each 003 7/5mm Neoprene Hood Each 004 Lightweight Base Layer Each 005 Medium-Weight Insulation Layer Each 006 Heavy-Weight Insulation Layer Each 007 Arctic-Weight Insulation Layer Each 008 Dry Gloves Pair 009 Fleece Glove Liners, Large Pair 010 Large O-Ring for Dry Gloves Box 011 5mm Neoprene Glove Each 012 Neoprene Dive Boot Pair 013 Dry Suit Bag Each 014 Dry Suit Inflation System Each 015 Silicone Neck seal Each 016 Neck Ring Locking Ring Each 017 Neck Ring Tool Each 018 Standard Inflation Valve Each 019 Standard Exhaust Valve Each 020 Dry Suit Valve Key Each 021 Silicone Wrist seals (pair) Pair 022 Silicone Seal Grease Each 023 Dry Suit Repair Patch Kit Each

4.0. Performance Requirement Summary

Task Performance Objective

PWS

Reference

Performance Standard Acceptable Quality Level

Surveillance Method

Incentive

Complete Dry Suit Systems Supply

Provide complete, properly sized dry suit systems tailored for reconnaissance operations in cold water environments.

2.1., 2.2, 2.5., 3.0.

Technical & Timeline: The Contractor must deliver fully configured, compatible new dry suit systems (including thermal layers and accessories) annually within the lead times established the master contract.

Accuracy 100% / Free of defects

Customer Feedback

Payment

Ancillary Components and Individual Parts

Provide individual, standalone ancillary parts, components, and accessories for sustainment and field repair.

2.1.5. Technical & Timeline: The

Contractor must supply individual replacement parts that are fully compatible with fielded systems, meet original manufacturing standards, and are shipped within the lead times established the master contract.

Accuracy 100% / 100% Compatibility

Customer Feedback

Payment

Quality Assurance and Warranty Support

Implement a Quality Assurance program, provide technical support, and honor limited warranties.

2.3., 2.4. Technical & Timeline: The Contractor must ensure all deliveries are free of material/workmanship defects and provide a standard commercial warranty on all dry suit systems, ancillary components, and individual parts.

Accuracy 100% Compliance

Customer Feedback

Payment

5.0. Government Points of Contact. The Government Points of Contact are not warranted Contracting Officers and do not have the authority to take any action, either directly or indirectly, that would change the pricing, quantity, place of performance, delivery schedule, or any other terms and conditions of the contract.

5.1. Contract Administrators.

5.1.1. Sgt. Hillsgrove, Elijah D. 910-451-1286; elijah.hillsgrove@usmc.mil

5.1.2. SSgt Bovee, David R. 910-451-1012; david.r.bovee.mil@usmc.mil

5.2. Technical Point of Contact.

5.2.1. Will be provided at the time for award.

mailto:elijah.hillsgrove@usmc.mil mailto:david.r.bovee.mil@usmc.mil