B08 Solicitation - W519TC27RA006 Final.pdf

SECTION

15A. NAME AND

ADDRESS

OF OFFEROR

SOLICITATION, OFFER, AND AWARD 1. This Contract is a Rated Order under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) - Code of Federal Regulations - at 15 CFR 700.

CODE7. ISSUED BY 8. ADDRESS OFFER TO (If other than item 7)

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

SOLICITATION

9. Sealed offers in original and copies for furnishings the supplies or services in the Schedule will be received at the place specified in item 8, or if hand carried, in the depository located in until local time

CAUTION - LATE Submissions, Modifications, and Withdrawals: See Section L, Provision Number 52.214-7 or 52.215-1. All offers are subject to all terms and conditions contained in this solicitation.

10. FOR

INFORMATION

CALL:

A. NAME B. TELEPHONE (NO COLLECT CALLS)

AREA CODE NUMBER EXTENSION

C. EMAIL ADDRESS

11. TABLE OF CONTENTS

(X) DESCRIPTION PAGE(S) (X) SECTION PAGE(S)DESCRIPTION

I

J

K

L

M EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD

INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS, AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS

REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS AND OTHER

STATEMENTS OF OFFERORS

PART IV - REPRESENTATIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS

LIST OF ATTACHMENTS

PART III - LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS

CONTRACT CLAUSES

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

OFFER (Must be fully completed by offeror)

12. 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 set opposite each item, delivered at the designated point(s), within the time specified in the schedule.

13. DISCOUNT FOR PROMPT PAYMENT

(See Section I, Clause Number 52.232-8)

14. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS

(The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments to the SOLICITATION for offerors and related documents numbered and dated):

10 CALENDAR DAYS (%) 20 CALENDAR DAYS (%) 30 CALENDAR DAYS (%) CALENDAR DAYS (%)

DATEAMENDMENT NUMBERAMENDMENT NUMBER DATE

CODE FACILITY 16. NAME AND THE TITLE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN OFFER

(Type or print)

15B. TELEPHONE NUMBER

AREA CODE NUMBER EXTENSION

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

22. AUTHORITY FOR USING OTHER THAN FULL OPEN COMPETITION UNDER THE

UNITED STATES CODE AT:

10 U.S.C. 3204(a) ( )41 U.S.C. 3304(a)

24. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 7)

26. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

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

23. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN

(4 copies unless otherwise specified)

25. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

27. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

(Signature of Contracting Officer)

28. AWARD DATE

CODE

ITEM

STANDARD FORM 33 (REV. 12/2022)

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

(Hour) (Date)

PART I - THE SCHEDULE PART II - CONTRACT CLAUSES

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W519TC27RA006 21 OCT 2026

W6QK ACC-RI

ACC ROCK ISLAND BLDG 60, 3055 RODMAN AVE

ROCK ISLAND, IL 61299-0000

UNITED STATES

HEATHER JOHNS, EMAIL: HEATHER.B.JOHNS.CIV@ARMY.MIL TELEPHONE: 520-693-0045

W519TC

10:00 AM 23 NOV 2026

HEATHER JOHNS

520 693-0045 HEATHER.B.JOHNS.CIV@ARMY.MIL

1-7 9-12 14-15 16-19 20-23

25-42

44-54

55-65 66-68

1. Army Contracting Command - Rock Island (ACC-RI) hereby issues Solicitation W519TC-27- RA006 for Lifting Pull Strap. This solicitation is issued in accordance with (IAW) Revolutionary Federal Acquisition Regulation Overhaul (RFO FAR) Part 15 - Contracting by Negotiation. This solicitation will be awarded to the Offeror whose proposal is responsible and adheres to all the terms and conditions of the solicitation with the lowest priced technically acceptable.

2. This solicitation will result in a five (5) year, Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract to the offeror whose proposal is responsible and adheres to all the terms and conditions of the solicitation with the lowest priced technically acceptable proposal. This requirement is issued under NAICS 314994 - Rope, Cordage, Twine, Tire Cord, and Tire Fabric Mills.

3. Offerors are cautioned to ensure their proposal is fully completed , including all fill -ins and blanks in the RFP. Any offeror submitting a proposal agrees by submission that their proposal and the prices contained therein will be valid for 60 days after receipt of final proposals. Offerors are to provide proposals IAW Section L- Instructions to Offerors. Proposals will be evaluated IAW Section M- Evaluation Factors for award.

4. The Government's only obligation under the subsequent contract is for the guaranteed minimum of 13,500 each (ea.) of Lifting Pull Straps. The minimum guaranteed will be obligated by the first delivery order awarded simultaneously with the base IDIQ contract. All other quantities are estimates only, and do not bind the Government in any way to include, but not limited to, quantities listed in this solicitation. The maximum quantity for the resulting contract is 59,500 ea. Lifting Pull Straps.

5. The Ordering Periods are provided below: (actual dates will be provided at the time of award)

Ordering Period 1: Award Date - 365 Days After Award (DAA)

Ordering Period 2: 366 DAA - 731 DAA

Ordering Period 3: 732 DAA - 1,097 DAA

Ordering Period 4: 1,098 DAA - 1,463 DAA

Ordering Period 5: 1,464 DAA - 1,829 DAA

6. The Contract Line-Item Numbers (CLINs) are as follows:

CLIN 0001 -Lifting Pull Strap, M930, Maximum Qty 59,500

W519TC27RA006

CLIN 0002 - First Article Test, Maximum QTY 1 LOT (15 each)

7. The guaranteed minimums are as follows:

CLIN 0001-8,000

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

1 Lot (15 each) FAT required along with material certifications for webbing and thread. Each lot supplied to PBA should be accompanied with these documents. Each box must be labeled with Manufacturer, Contract Number, Item Nomenclature, End Item (120mm), Drawing Number, Lot Number and Quantity. Test data required for the webbing IAE MIL-W-4088.

The minimum guarantee will be obligated by the first delivery order award simultaneously with the base IDIQ contract. All other guarantees are estimates only, and do not bind the U.S. Government in any way to include, but not limited to, quantities listed in the solicitation.

8. Price Matrix- The Offeror must submit a completed Price Matrix at Attachment 0001 in section J.

the pricing submitted in the Price Matrix must be fully executable by the U.S. Government at the unit price and quantity range limits specified in the Price Matrix. Prices are for FOB origin.

Separately priced FATR CLINs must also be completed for each items.

9. The total quantity of each subcomponent will be determine the applicable range of unit pricing for each OP, as set forth in the Price Matrix at attachment 0001 in Section J.

10. A First Article Test (FAT) is required. FAT is due sixty (60 day after date of contract.s) FAT instructions are listed within the CLIN detail under FAT CLINS. Offerors will be notified by Government once FAT is approved.

11. Initial delivery of production quantity is due after executed delivery order.120 days ACC-RI, Pine Bluff Arsenal and the contractor will agree upon a delivery schedule at time of delivery order execution.

12. The Government is under no obligation to place subsequent orders after award of the guaranteed minimum quantity. Units of the minimum guaranteed first delivery order may be deliveries as early as available at no additional cost to the Government. All forthcoming delivery orders may allow early delivery at the discretion of the Contracting Officer.

13. Inspection and Acceptance/Delivery of the Lifting Pull Straps, CLIN 0001 and CLIN 0002 will be done at Destination.

FOB Point is Destination at Pine Bluff Arsenal

Pine Bluff Arsenal (PBA)

Central Shipping and Receiving Point (CSRP)

Bldg 53-990, 506th Street

Pine Bluff, AR 71602

14. Contractor questions regarding the solicitation and drawings are due no later than 12 November 2026 pm CST, to ensure that all questions can be answered and posted for all Offeror's knowledge prior to solicitation closing. All questions should be directed in writing to Heather Johns at heather.b.johns.civ@army.mil, and Michelle Lund at michelle.m.lund3.civ@army.mil, providing RFQ number, W519TC-27-R-A006 in the subject line.

15. The completed package will be submitted by emailing the Primary Contract Specialist (CS) Heather Johns at heather.b.johns.civ@army.mil and Contracting Officer, Michelle M. Lund at michelle.m.lund3.civ@army.mil before 10:00 AM CST on 23 November 2026. Contractor is to provide a signed copy of the solicitation and all its amendments if applicable.

16. This Executive Summary is provided for administrative assistance only and is not intended to alter the terms and conditions of the contract in any manner. Provisions of this solicitation and technical date must prevail over this Executive Summary.

17. NOTES:

a. Contract will be awarded in accordance with FAR 15 to the responsive and responsible contractor that is the best value that is determined fair and reasonable and meets the terms and conditions of the solicitation.

b. Contractor is liable for accuracy of submitting proposal and for any incurred costs if proposal was submitted erroneously.

c. Electronic Invoicing Instructions must be provided at the time of award. A DD250 will be required.

d. Proposals submitted in response to this solicitation must remain valid for 60 days.

e. Contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) in order to be eligible for an award with the U.S. Government.

18. For the contract resulting from the solicitation, the payment will be made by DFAS, via Wide Area Workflow (WAWF).

19. Although the Government intends to award the resultant contract without negotiations, the Government reserves the right to open negotiations.

20. For contractors that do not require CAC but require access to a DoD facility or installation.

Contract and all associated sub-contractors employees must comply with adjudication standards and procedures using the National Crime Information Center Interstate Identification Index (NCIC- III) and Terrorist Screening Database (TSDB) (Army Directive 2014-05/AR 190-13), applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by government representative), or, at OCONUS locations, in accordance with status of forces agreements and other theater regulations.

21. The drawings for this requirement are restricted. A link to the drawings will be provided on Sam.gov via Solicitation W519TC-27-R-A006. Contactors must have a SAM.gov account prior to accessing any TDP(s). You may request the drawings however, due to export restrictions, you must first be certified with US/Canada Joint Certification Program and obtain a certified DD Form 2345. To obtain certification, you may go to the website at https://www.logisticsinformationservice.

dla.mil/PublicHome/jcp/default.aspx. Once certified, the data custodian listed on your company's certified DD Form 2345 must submit the request for TDP access in FBO using the link provided.

The data custodian must also be the one to complete the Non-Disclosure Agreement. Please allow 2-3 working days to process your request. To expedite the review process, please ensure you include your CAGE Code in the reasoning box. You will receive a system generated email from SAM.Gov stating you have been granted permission for viewing or downloading the drawings provided.

a. Drawings and associated data such as specifications and safety data sheets of the subject TDP have been reviewed and are deemed certified for use in procurement with the recommendation to provide the following directives to prospective bidders regarding distribution, security, export control and destruction, which complete drawings missing this information or replace existing information on drawings that conflicts with this information:

Distribution: Drawings are to be handled and distributed in accordance with DoDI 5200.48, DoDI 5230.24, DoDD 5230.25 and DoDI 2040.02' Any distribution of individual drawings to potential subcontractors must be only to Qualified Contractors as specified in DoDD 5230.25 with a current DLA certified DD form 2345s and must include the required "NOTICE TO ACCOMPANY THE DISSEMINATION OF EXPORT-CONTROLLED TECHNICAL DATA" of DoDD 5230.25. The drawings are to be considered to have the distribution statement added or updated to: "Distribution Statement D. Distribution authorized to the Department of Defense and U.S. DOD Contractors Only:

Export Controlled, CTI, Critical Technology; DATE of Determination: YY-MM-DD. Other requests for this document must be referred to: U.S. ARMY DEVCOM CBC (for CAGE CODE 81361) or U.

S. ARMY DEVCOM AC (for CAGE CODES 19200 & 19203). Unless marked with "Distribution A", CAGE CODE 19200 and 19203 drawings are to be handled and distributed the same as CAGE CODE 81361 drawings, and, until superseded by any next revision drawings with update control markings, must be considered to have the same markings as 81361 drawings.

Hazardous Component Safety Data Statements are to be considered to have the distribution statement added or updated to: "Distribution Statement C. Distribution authorized to U.S.

Government Agencies and their contractors, CTI, Date of Determination; YY-MM-DD . Other requests for this document must be referred to U.S. Army DEVCOM CBC (for CAGE CODE 81361) or U.S. Army DEVCOM AC (for CAGE CODES 19200 & 19203)."

b. Security: Drawings are to be considered to have the marking "CUI" updated or added at the top and bottom of the drawing and the following CUI Determination Indicator box added or updated at the bottom of the drawing: "Controlled By: DEVCOM CBC (for CAGE CODE 81361) or DEVCOM AC (for CAGE CODES 19200 & 19203) CUI Categories: CTI, EXPT Distribution Statement: D

POC: DEVCOM CBC (for CAGE CODE 81361) or DEVCOM AC (for CAGE CODES 19200 & 19203)"

Hazardous Component Safety Data Statements are to be considered to have the marking "CUI" updated or added at the top and bottom of the statement and the following CUI Determination Indicator box added or updated at the bottom of the drawing:, and CUI Determination Indicator added or updated at the bottom of the statement: "Controlled By: US ARMY Controlled By:

DEVCOM CBC (for CAGE CODE 81361) or DEVCOM AC (for CAGE CODES 19200 & 19203)CUI Categories: CTI Distribution Statement: C

POC: DEVCOM CBC (for CAGE CODE 81361) or DEVCOM AC (for CAGE CODES 19200 & 19203)"

c. Export Control: The drawings are to be considered to have the Export Control Warning added or updated to: "WARNING - This document contains technical data whose export is restricted by the Arms Export Control Act (Section 2751 of Title 22, United States Code) or the Export Control Reform Act of 2018 (Chapter 58 Sections 4801-4852 of Title 50, United States Code). Violations of these export laws are subject to severe criminal penalties. Disseminate in accordance with provisions of DoD Directive 5230.25 and DoD Instruction 2040.02."

d. Destruction: The drawings are to be considered to have the destruction notice added or updated to: "Destruction Notice - Destroy by any means approved for destroying classified information or by any other means making the information unreadable, indecipherable, and unrecoverable, such as those identified in NIST SP 800-88 and in accordance with section 2002.14(f) of title 32, CFR."

Destruction by unsuccessful bidders should occur immediately after notification of an unsuccessful bid, while successful bidders should destroy provided documents upon completion of their contract.

22. This Executive Summary is provided for administrative assistance only and is not intended to alter the terms and conditions of the contract in any manner. Provisions of this solicitation and technical data must prevail over this executive summary.

23. The point of contact for this action is Heather Johns, at heather.b.johns.civ@army.mil.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

NON-RELEASE OF CONTRACT INFORMATION

1. Any proprietary, confidential commercial, trade secret or similar type of information in the contract resulting from this solicitation may not be released to anyone outside the Government.

2. Do not release proprietary, confidential commercial, trade secret or similar type of information from this contract to anyone inside the Government that does not have a legitimate need to know the information.

3. If in doubt about what information in the contract may be released, contact the Contracting Officer.

4. Criminal penalties are provided by 18 U.S.C. for the improper release of proprietary and/or confidential commercial information.

DISCLOUSRE OF UNIT PRICE INFORMATION

This constitutes notification pursuant to Executive Order 12600, Pre-Disclosure Notification Procedures for Confidential Commercial Information (June 23,1987), of our intention to release unit prices of the awardee in response to any request under the Freedom of Information Act, 5 USC 552. Unit price is defined as the contract price per unit or item purchased. We consider any objection to be waived unless the Contracting Officer is notified of your objection to such release prior to submission of initial quotes.

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C001 DRAWINGS/SPECIFICATIONS

(a) In addition to the drawing(s) and/or specifications listed below, other documents which are part of this procurement and which apply to Preservation/Packaging/Packing and Inspection and Acceptance are contained elsewhere.

(b) The following Drawings and Specifications in accordance with the Technical Data Package Listing (TDPL) identified as follows, with revisions in effect as stated, are applicable to this procurement, and revisions of documents thereon:

End ITEM NSN AOL/TDP REV DATE

1330-01-600-4632 - Memorandum for Office of Project Manager for Close Combat System (OPM-

CCS) 24APR2026

(c)Technical Data Packages, including any exceptions thereto, will be obtained electronically in accordance with "Technical Data Package Information and Distribution and Destruction of Restricted Technical Data" in Section C of this document.

STATE OF WORK TECHNICAL DATA PACKAGE INFORMATION, AND DISTRIBUTION AND

DESTRUCTION OF RESTRICTED TECHNICAL DATA

(a) TDPs will be obtained electronically via the Contracting Opportunities posting for this requirement on the SAM.gov website. You must have an account prior to accessing any TDP(s).

To register for an account in SAM.gov, please visit https://secure.login.gov/?request_id=d84abb0e- 1664-4378-afa0-f29595aefb72 and select create account. The toll free helpdesk phone number is (866)606-8220 and for International (334) 206-7828. Vendors are responsible for placing correct information in SAM.gov.

(b) You may need to use special software to view the documents that are posted on SAM.gov.

This viewing software is freeware, available for download at no cost from commercial websites like Microsoft and Adobe. Additionally, some TDPs may require lmageR or Lucent viewers to view the TDP(s) and are available as freeware at:

lmageR Viewer: http://g6msd.redstone.army.mil Lucent Viewer: http://www.ec-edi.com/

(c) The TDP(s), TDPL(s) and their corresponding outstanding Engineering Exceptions for this solicitation will be accessible via the solicitation posting in Contracting Opportunities (as described below) from the date of issue through the time specified on the solicitation for receipt of offers.

(d) FOR UNRESTRICTED TDP(s):

(1) TDPs for this solicitation are unrestricted and can be accessed electronically via the solicitation posting. The TDP and all necessary TDP documents will be posted under the Attachments/ Links tab. You must have a SAM.gov account prior to accessing the TDP.

(2) To access the TDP(s), click directly on the document you want to view under the Attachments/ Links tab. You will be prompted for your username and password prior to gaining access to the TDP.

CLIN: N/A

TDPL Date: N/A

(e) FOR RESTRICTED TDP(s):

TDPs and any other related documents, if applicable, for this solicitation are restricted and can be accessed electronically via the solicitation posting, with valid Contractor login credentials. TDPs and any other related documents are posed with various options, such as Restricted and Export Control. These additional controls are described below:

(1) Access to RESTRICTED TDP(s):

TDP(s) that have been marked as Restricted can be accessed electronically via the solicitation posting, with valid Contractor login credentials. TDP(s) that have been marked as Restricted will require U.S. Government approval prior to gaining access to the requested information. To request access log in to SAM.gov, go to the applicable solicitation under Contracting Opportunities within SAM.gov, select the Attachments/ Links tab, and then click on the Request Explicit Access button.

A copy of an approved D02345 for the data custodian making the request will need to be provided to the Contracting Officer and Contract Specialist via email for this procurement in order to be approved explicit access.

Completion of a Use and Non-Disclosure Agreement form may be required prior to gaining access to the TDP. Please allow 2-3 working days to process your request. You will receive a system generated email from "mailto:donotreply@SAM.gov saying a Notice Manager from ACC-RI has updated your access to Controlled Documents. Click here to sign in and view the request details or go to the notice to access the Controlled Documents. If your request is denied, you will be able to see further details of why you were denied and how to proceed.

(2) Access to EXPORT CONTROL TDP(s)

(i) TDP(s) that have been marked as Export Control can be accessed electronically via the solicitation posting, with valid Contractor login credentials. In addition, to obtain access to these TDP(s), vendors and Contractors must have a current DD 2345, Military Critical Technical Data Agreement on file with the Defense Logistics Information Service (OLIS). If you do not have an approved DD 2345, Military Critical Technical Data Agreement on file with OLIS, then you will not be able to access the TDP. To obtain certification, go to https://www.dla.mil/HQ/Logistics0perations /Services/JCP/DD2345Instructions/ , click on Documents and follow the instructions provided.

Processing time is estimated at five (5) working days after receipt.

(ii) TDP(s) that have been marked Export Control will require U.S. Government approval prior to gaining access to the requested information. To request access log in to SAM.gov, go to the applicable solicitation under Contracting Opportunities within SAM.gov, select the Attachments/ Links tab, and then click on the Request Explicit Access button. The requestor MUST BE the data custodian that is listed on the DD 2345. Please allow 2-3 working days to process your request. If the company MPIN changes, the user will be required to verify the MPIN again to gain access to the Export Control TDP(s). Completion of a Use and Non-Disclosure Agreement form may be required prior to gaining access to the TDP. You will receive a system generated email from " mailto:donotrely@SAM.gov" saying A Notice Manager from ACC-RI has updated your access to Controlled Documents. Click here to sign in and view the request details or go to the notice to access the Controlled Documents. If your request is denied you will be able to see further details of why you were and how to proceed.

(iii) If multiple individuals in your company need access to the Export Control TDP for solicitation, it can be obtained from your data custodian listed on the DD 2345.

(iv) TDP(s) that have an Export Control Warning Notice are subject to the Arms Export Control Act (Title 22, U.S.C., Sec 2751, et.seq.) or the Export Administration Act of 1979. as amended, Title 50, U.S.C., App. 2401 et. seq.

CLIN: 0001, 0002

TDPL Date: Memorandum for Office of Project Manager for Close Combat System (OPM-CCS)

(3) Further dissemination of Restricted TDP(s) must be in accordance with provisions of DoD Directive 5230.25. This also applies to distribution of the TDP to all SUBCONTRACTORS at every level.

(4) Upon completion of the purposes for which the Restricted technical data has been provided, the Contractor is REQUIRED to destroy all documents, including all reproductions, duplications, or copies thereof as may have been further distributed by the Contractor. Destruction of this technical data must be accomplished by: shredding, pulping, burning or melting any physical copies of the TDP and/or deletion of removal of downloaded TDP files from computer drives and electronic devices, and any copies of those files.

(f) Questions related to registration in SAM.gov should be directed to https://fsd.gov/fsd-gov/home.

do . The helpdesk phone number is (866)606-8820. Vendors are responsible for placing correct information in SAM.gov. A user guide for SAM.gov can be found here:

https://dodprocurementtoolbox.com/site-pages/contract-opportunities .

Requirements

Lifting Pull Straps in support of M929, M930, and M983 production at Pine Bluff Arsenal.

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LOT NUMBERING: Containers must be clearly marked in accordance with MIL-STD-4088.

PACKAGING (PRESERVATION/PACKING/MARKING):

Containers must be clearly marked, at a minimum, with the information as follows:

a. Name of contractor

b. Contract I Purchase Order Number

c. Description of items contained therein

d. Lot/ Batch Number(s)

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QUALITY REQUIREMENTS: INSPECTION, ACCEPTANCE, QUALITY ASSURANCE, AND

RELIABLITY

INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

Inspection will be at Origin and acceptance will be at destination, unless otherwise provided herein. Until delivery and acceptance, and after any rejections, risk of loss will be on the contractor, unless loss results from negligence of the United States Government.

ACCEPTANCE OF PRODUCT: MIL-STD-4088

The Department of War (DoW) preferred Methods for this Acceptance of Product, MIL-STD-4088, must be used for this procurement action. Verification Levels (VL) must replace AQLs and must be VL IV for major characteristics and VL 11 for minor characteristics.

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CARRIER INSTRUCTIONS FOR PBA

PINE BLUFF ARSENAL WORKING HOURS

Receiving hours for BLDG 53-990 are 0630-1430 (6:30 AM - 2:30 PM CST) Monday through Thursday. No shipments will be accepted on Fridays.

All Carriers delivering or picking up must enter through Dexter Gate (commercial truck gate) on or before 2:30p.m. unless prior arrangements have been made.

Shipments will not be received on designated Government holidays as follows: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Day, President's Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth Holiday, 4th of July, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day, or any additional holidays granted by the President of the United States. If the holiday falls on a Sunday, the holiday will be observed on the following Monday. The TFG (Transportation Facilities Guide) is updated on a regular basis with any and all closings or special instructions. If you do not have access to the TFG and have questions regarding hours of operation, please contact the Transportation Office at the numbers provided below to schedule an appointment.

To obtain access to schedule appoints in the Carrier Appointment System, you may follow the instructions below: The Carrier Appointment System (CAS) is now housed under "TEAMS" To register for a TEAMS account you will follow the steps below:

1.) Go to Caution-https://eta-teams.transport.mil

2.) Accept the "USG- Authorized Use Only" banner.

3.) You will choose the fourth option in the center of the page "Register as a new user". At this point you will input pertinent information that is asked/required.

If you are unable to register, you may call Mr. Jon Reed at 870-540-3610, Ms. Darrilyn Brittian at 870-540-3765 or Ms. Linda Wallace at 870-540-3816 and an appointment will be created in CAS for you. You will need to email a copy of the bill of lading to us in accordance with the delivery appointment.

Delivery Address and GPS Info:

Ship to Pine Bluff Arsenal (PBA):

US Army, Pine Bluff Arsenal, Central Receiving & Shipping Point (CRSP) Bldg 53-990, 506th Street Pine Bluff AR 71602

* Instructions for GPS:

Intersection Search: search intersection of Wise Road and Dollarway Rd in White Hall AR 71602 LAT/LON Search: 3418'59.8"N 9206'31.7"W (34.316610, -92.108798

OR

FOR NAVIGATION SYSTEMS/GPS: Wise Road and Dollarway Road, White Hall, AR 71602. This will take you to where you turn to enter Dexter Gate.

To reach a Specific POC, for this information, please see below:

PBA Transportation Inbound, Mr. Jon Reed, phone (870) 540-3610 alternate 3765

PBA Transportation Officer, Ms. Linda K. Wallace, phone (870) 540-3816

CRSP Supervisor, Mr. Wayne Lainhart, (870) 540-3134, Cell (870) 550-8703; darrell.w.lainhart.

civ@mail.mil

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REWORK AND REPAIR OF NONCONFORMING MATERIAL (a) Rework and Repair are defined as follows: (1) Rework - The reprocessing of nonconforming material to make it conform completely to the drawings, specifications or contract requirements. (2) Repair - The reprocessing of nonconforming material in accordance with approved written procedures and operations to reduce, but not eliminate, the nonconformance. The purpose of repair is to bring nonconforming material into a usable condition. Repair is distinguished from rework in that the item after repair still does not completely conform to all of the applicable drawings, specifications or contract requirements. (b) Rework procedures along with the associated inspection procedures must be documented by the Contractor and submitted to the Government Quality Assurance Representative (QAR) for review prior to implementation. Rework procedures are subject to the QAR's disapproval.

AMC-LEVEL PROTEST PROGRAM

If you have complaints about this procurement, it is preferable that you first attempt to resolve those concerns with the responsible Contracting Officer. However, you can also protest to Headquarters, AMC. The Headquarters (HQ), AMC-Level Protest Program is intended to encourage interested parties to seek resolution of their concerns within AMC as an Alternative Dispute Resolution forum, rather than filing a protest with the General Accounting Office (GAO) or other external forum. Contract award or performance is suspended during the protest to the same extent, and within the same time periods, as if filed at the GAO. To be timely, protests must be filed within the periods specified in FAR 33.103. Send protests (other than protests to the Contracting Officer) to:

Headquarters U.S. Army Material Command

Office of Command Counsel-Deputy Command Counsel 4400 Martin Road

RM: A6SE040.001

Redstone Arsenal, AL 35898-5000 Fax: (256) 450-8840

E-mail: usarmy.redstone.usamc.mbc.protests@army.mil The AMC-level protest procedures are found at:

https:www.amc.army.mil/Contact-Us?AMC-Protest-Program/

If internet access is not available, contact the Contracting Officer or HQ, AMC Office of Command Counsel to obtain the AMC-Level Protest Procedures.

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L.1 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

L.1.1 General Submission Guidelines

a. Award Without Discussions: The U.S. Government intends to award without negotiations (see Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.215-1), but reserves the right to contact Offerors for clarification, or conducts negotiations if the Contracting Officer determines them to be necessary in accordance with FAR 15.203. In the event the U.S. Government determines negotiations are necessary, the Contracting Officer shall establish a competitive range comprised of the most highly rated/acceptable proposals. Only those Offerors within the competitive range will be included in negotiations and considered for award.

b. Proposal Completeness: Each Offeror shall provide the information as required by this solicitation (including all attachments and exhibits) in the proper format as described in paragraph L.3. Proposals that do not contain all the information requested in the solicitation risk being determined unacceptable by the U.S. Government. The U.S. Government will not assume the Offeror possesses any capability, understanding, or commitment not specified in the proposal.

c. Clarity and Specificity: Proposals shall be specific, complete, and address each of the designated requirements listed below. The proposal must not merely repeat the solicitation requirements but rather must provide documentary evidence explaining how contract requirements will be met by the Offeror.

d. Evaluation Content: Proposals shall be evaluated only on their content. Assumptions, preconceived ideas, and personal knowledge or opinions for these factors not supported by material provided in the proposal will not be considered for used as a basis for evaluation.

However, relevant personal knowledge may be used for the Past Performance factor.

e. Receipt Confirmation: Offerors are responsible for confirming with the Contracting Officer and /or Contract Specialist to ensure that the proposal submitted has, in fact, been received by the Contracting Officer and/or Contract Specialist. This must be done by the date/time set forth in the solicitation for receipt of offers.

L.1.2 Points of Contact

Contracting Officer: Michele Lund, Email: michelle.m.lund3.civ@army.milContract Contract Specialist: Heather Johns, Email: heather.b.johns.civ@army.mil

All questions concerning this procurement, either technical or contractual, must be submitted in writing to the Contracting Officer and/or Contract Specialist. No direct discussion between the technical representative and a prospective Offeror will be conducted. Questions shall be sent to the following points of contact:

SOURCE SELECTION INFORMATION (SEE FAR 2.101 AND 3.104)

Contracting Officer: Michele Lund, Email: michelle.m.lund3.civ@army.mil

Contract Contract Specialist: Heather Johns, Email: heather.b.johns .civ@army.mil

L.1.3 Electronic Proposal Submission

The complete proposal shall be electronically submitted to the Contracting Officer, or their representative, no later than the due date and time specified in the solicitation (Block 9 of Standard Form 33), to include any subsequent amendments. Proposals submitted by mail or hand-carried will not be evaluated.

Email Delivery: Proposals shall be submitted electronically to michelle.m.lund3.civ@army.mil and heather.b.johns.civ@army.mil. Electronic mail proposal submissions shall not exceed a size limit of 10MB per email (multiple emails may be utilized to complete the proposal submission). It is highly recommended that the Offeror request a "Return Receipt" or other form of acknowledgement to verify that the proposal submission was received.

DoD SAFE: Due to file size restrictions, proposals may also be submitted through DoD SAFE ( https://safe.apps.mil). A drop-off request link must be requested in advance from the Points of Contact listed above to upload to the DoD SAFE site. Cloud services and third-party drop boxes (e.

g., Google Drive, Dropbox, Box) are strictly prohibited and will not be accepted.

L.2 PROPOSAL SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

L.2.1 Proposal Language and Core Elements

The proposal shall be submitted in the English language and include all of the following:

a. One completed, signed electronic copy of the complete Solicitation, Standard Form 33 (SF33) and continuation sheets (Section A through Section M), along with signed acknowledgement of all amendments. The solicitation and amendment(s) must be signed by an individual authorized to bind the Offeror.

b. Completed Price Matrix (Attachment 0001) as stated in Section L.4.2.

c. Completed representations, certifications, and fill-ins for all applicable clauses/provisions stated in the solicitation, specifically including (but not limited to):

d. For any fill-ins that are not applicable, the Offeror must acknowledge by indicating "N/A".

e. The proposal volumes, as reflected in paragraph L.3.1, shall be compiled using Portable Document Format (pdf), with the exception of the Price Matrix which shall remain in Microsoft Excel format (.xlsx).

f. System for Award Management (SAM): As a requirement under this solicitation, all Offerors must submit active Representations/Certifications data into SAM (https://www.sam.gov). Any Offeror that has previously submitted Representations/Certifications data in SAM is reminded to update the data prior to submitting its proposal and ensure records are active and not expired.

g. Proposal Validity: The Offeror's proposal shall remain valid for 60 calendar days after the close of the RFP.

L.3 FACTORS AND SUBFACTORS TO BE EVALUATED

L.3.1 Volume Organization and Page Limitations

Each proposal shall be submitted in separate volumes as set forth below. Each volume shall be numbered sequentially beginning at page one.

Volume I- Technical Factor-Page Limit-40 pages

Subfactor 1: Experience

Subfactor 2: Manufacturing Plan

Subfactor 3: Quality Control/Assurance Plan

Subfactor 4: Delivery Schedule Plan

The U.S. Government will count pages in Volume 1 and remove any pages that exceed the maximum page limit. Any pages over the maximum page limit for Volume 1 will not be considered in the evaluation. The title page, tables of contents, acronym list, or index will not be counted against the maximum page limit.

Volume II- Price Factor

The Price Factor must be contained in a separate file from the non-price factors. The price Matrix (attachment 0001) shall be submitted electronically in Microsoft Excel Format. Unit Price shall be limited to two decimal places. The Price Matrix has been locked to prevent inadvertent changes.

Offerors shall not alter the Price Matrix in any way. If an Offeror changes the Price Matrix, its proposal may be considered unacceptable and ineligible for award.

Volume III- Acknowledgements and Signatures

This volume must contain one completed signed SF33, Sections A-M, and acknowledgement of all amendments.

L.3.2 Document Formatting Rules

Each Volume shall be clearly identified and shall begin at the top of a page. All pages of each volume shall be appropriately numbered and identified by the complete company name, date, and solicitation number in the header and/or footer.

Text pages shall be formatted for inch pages. Flow diagrams, schedules, and tables may exceed inches up to inches (foldout format).

Font Size: The font used shall not be less than 12-point. Font smaller than 12-point (minimum 8-point) is ONLY acceptable in graphics, sketches, tables, charts, flow diagrams, and price matrix sheets.

L.4 SPECIFIC PROPOSAL INSTRUCTIONS

Offerors are responsible for including sufficient details to permit a complete and accurate determination of technical acceptability. The Government shall not make assumptions concerning an Offeror's intent, capabilities, or facilities. Clear identification is the sole responsibility of the Offeror. Volume I shall be specific to the Pull Strap requirement.

L.4.1 VOLUME I - TECHNICAL FACTOR (40-Page Limit)

The Offeror's Experience subfactor proposal shall include, but is not limited to, the details below:

a. The Offeror shall provide a proposal that clearly communicates the experience of the Offeror to perform the work required as described in this solicitation.

b. The Offeror specifically shall describe prior experience in manufacturing the Pull Strap or items of a similar nature, materials, and processes.

L.4.1.2 Subfactor 2: Manufacturing Plan

a. The Offeror shall provide a detailed Manufacturing Plan & Drawing Compliance:

manufacturing plan describing the method by which the Offeror intends to produce, inspect, package, and deliver the Pull Strap in accordance with Drawing 12577572 Rev K dated 02 November 2018 and solicitation requirements.

b. Bill of Materials & Planned Sources of Supply: The Offeror shall identify the planned sources of supply for all materials and components, specifically identifying the sources of supply for the webbing and thread. The Offeror shall indicate whether the Pull Strap end item and components will be procured from a third party or manufactured in-house.

c. Manufacturing Methods & Equipment: If manufactured in-house, the Offeror shall specify whether production will utilize manual operations or automated equipment. If automated equipment is to be used, the Offeror shall provide the specific make and model of the equipment.

d. Process Flow, Cycle Times, and Scrap: The manufacturing plan shall provide an operational flow chart, process map, and description of each operation and procedure detailing how the Pull Strap will be produced. The Offeror shall include cycle times, expected downtime, changeover times, net production rates, and expected scrap rates.

e. Risk Mitigation and Contingencies: The Offeror shall identify key process parameters and potential problem areas or risks associated with manufacturing operations, including adverse manufacturing events, labor and resource shortages, raw material shortages (webbing and thread), supply chain delays, and unscheduled process interruptions. The Offeror shall detail how it proposes to mitigate these risks and prepare for contingencies.

f. All subcontracted work (if any) shall be discussed at the same level of Subcontractor Effort:

detail as in-house production.

L.4.1.3 Subfactor 2: Quality Control/Assurance Plan

The Offeror's Quality Control/Assurance Plan subfactor proposal shall include, but is not limited to, the details below:

a. Quality Plan & Drawing Requirements: The Offeror shall provide a detailed Quality Control /Assurance Plan describing the Offeror's quality program and how it will control and verify all requirements and tolerances for the Pull Strap in accordance with Drawing 12577572 Rev K.

b. Inspection Points and Frequency: The proposal shall fully identify all inspections to be performed throughout the manufacturing process, their specific inspection points, and their frequency.

c. Inspection Equipment & Metrology: The Offeror shall describe all relevant inspection and test equipment, including expected cycle times and downtime for each inspection operation, as well as methods and frequency for dimensional inspections.

d. Non-Conforming Material & Critical Defects: The Offeror shall detail processes for detection, segregation, and handling of non-conforming material. Furthermore, the Offeror shall submit a plan detailing how to identify and prevent the occurrence of critical defects, and how the Offeror will identify, notify the Government of, and recover from an occurrence of a critical defect during production.

e. Subcontractor Quality Flow-Down: The Offeror shall describe how quality requirements will be flowed down to suppliers and subcontractors and how the Offeror verifies compliance.

L.4.1.4 Subfactor 4: Delivery Schedule

The Offeror's Delivery Schedule subfactor proposal shall include, but is not limited to, the details below:

a. The Offeror shall submit a detailed delivery schedule plan that is clear, realistic, and logically sound.

b. The schedule must outline all key milestones--including material acquisition, First Article Test (FAT) submission, FAT approval, production ramp-up, and production lot deliveries--demonstrating clearly and convincingly the Offeror's ability to meet the required delivery dates set forth in Section B and Section F of the solicitation.

L.4.2.1 Price Submission and Price Matrix

a. Price Matrix (Attachment 0001): Offerors shall provide a completed Price Matrix (Attachment 0001 - Price Matrix - Pull Strap) submitted electronically in Microsoft Excel (.xlsx) format. All highlighted and designated input cells must be completed. The Excel spreadsheet must contain working formulas and algorithms; PDF copies of the Price Matrix are strictly unacceptable.

b. Solicitation PDF Pricing: Offerors shall submit one completed electronic PDF copy of the solicitation with total evaluated prices entered on each Contract Line Item (CLIN) found in Section B.

c. Precedence of Excel Matrix: Offerors shall enter firm-fixed prices on their pricing sheet. All prices shall be binding. In the event of a discrepancy in prices between the electronic Microsoft Excel copy of the Price Matrix and the completed solicitation PDF copy, the prices contained in the electronic Microsoft Excel Price Matrix shall prevail.

L.4.2.2 Pricing Requirements

a. CLIN Scope: Firm-fixed unit prices shall be provided for First Article Test (FAT) and CLIN 0001, for both the Base Quantity plus the Option Quantity.

b. Decimal Limitation: Proposed unit prices are strictly limited to two (2) decimal places.

c. Inconsistencies & Supporting Data: Any significant inconsistency in the unit price or FAT should be explained in the proposal narrative. Offerors shall submit any additional information considered necessary to explain the proposed prices.

d. Cost and Pricing Data: In accordance with FAR 15.403, certified cost or pricing data is not initially required. However, the Government reserves the right to require the submission of any additional data (i.e., other-than-certified cost or pricing data) necessary to validate the reasonableness of an offer.

L.4.3 VOLUME III - SOLICITATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS, AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Volume III shall contain:

a. One completed, signed copy of Standard Form 33 (Blocks 12 through 18).

b. Signed copies of SF30 for all solicitation amendments issued.

c. Completed representations, certifications, and fill-in clauses from Section A through Section K.

L.5 NOTICES TO OFFERORS

L.5.1 Non-Release of Contract Information (Proprietary / Trade Secret Data)

L.5.2 Disclosure of Unit Price Information (FOIA / Executive Order 12600)

This constitutes notification pursuant to Executive Order 12600, Pre-Disclosure Notification Procedures for Confidential Commercial Information (June 23, 1987), of our intention to release unit prices of the awardee in response to any request under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. (S) 552. Unit price is defined as the contract price per unit or item purchased. The Government considers any objection to be waived unless the Contracting Officer is notified of your objection to such release prior to submission of initial proposals.

L.5.3 Exchanges and Evaluation Notices (ENs)

a. All exchanges (clarifications, communications, and negotiations) with Offerors will be accomplished through the release of written Evaluation Notices (ENs). The U.S. Government will issue written ENs via letter sent through email.

b. Offerors are advised that they may receive EN questions if they remain in the competitive range and the U.S. Government decides to conduct negotiations.

c. Proposal Revisions: All proposal revisions shall be submitted as instructed at the time revisions are required. Offerors are reminded that proposal revision submissions are subject to FAR 52.215- 1, Instruction to Offerors--Competitive Acquisition.

d. EN Response Instructions:

a. A complete response must be provided within the EN response, including an explanation of any revisions to the Offeror's proposal. Please do not simply provide a reference to revisions in the proposal.

b. If a response to an EN requires a revision to the Offeror's proposal, identify a reference in your response to the location (e.g., Volume #, Section #, paragraph #) of the revision of the Offeror's proposal.

c. Offerors shall attach the complete resubmission file containing proposal revisions for each volume as attached files with the Offeror's reply to the last EN for the respective volume (i.e., one attached file per volume, same file structure as initially submitted). Do not submit loose change pages.

d. Offerors shall use track changes or vertical lines in the margin next to new/changed information and indicate redline and strikeout features. A footer shall indicate the date of revision (e.g., DD/MM /YYYY) on each page affected.

e. Each revision on each page shall be identified by date and revision number, with company name in the header/footer.

f. After all, ENs have been issued and responses submitted, and what is instructed by the Contracting Officer, Offerors shall submit a Final Proposal Revision (FPR) letter.

L.5.4 Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Tools in Proposal Evaluation

a. Use of AI Tools in Support of Evaluations: The Government may employ AI as a tool to assist in the analysis and review of offeror proposals. AI tools may be used to support tasks such as summarizing proposal content, identifying compliance with request for task order proposal / solicitation requirements, and highlighting areas of potential risk.

b. Maintaining Inherently Governmental Functions: Notwithstanding the use of AI tools to support the evaluation process, all final evaluation judgments, including the assignment or assessment of adjectival ratings, determinations of technical acceptability, and source selection decisions, will be made exclusively by duly appointed Government personnel. The Government retains sole responsibility for all inherently governmental functions and will not delegate decision-making authority to any AI tool.

c. Offeror Confidentiality and Data Protection: The AI tools utilized by the Government will be employed in a manner consistent with applicable regulations that govern the protection of proprietary and source selection sensitive information. The AI tool will be on an output-only, secured internal Government system. Any generated report data is not retained outside authorized environments. No proposal data will be transmitted to or processed by external, non-Government systems without appropriate safeguards and authorizations in place.

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It is the responsibility of the Offeror to provide complete and thorough explanations for each factor /subfactor submitted as required by Section L.