Combo Synopsis - Altitude Icing Chamber-final.docx

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for a commercial item prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotes are being requested; a written solicitation will not be issued.

Solicitation No. W15QKN-21-R-0KNX is issued as a request for proposal (RFP) and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular 2021-06, dated June 10, 2021. This requirement shall be competed on full and open basis under NAICS code 334513 with a size standard of 750 employees.

The U.S. Army Contracting Command (ACC-NJ), Picatinny Arsenal, NJ intends to competitively award one (1) firm-fixed-price (FFP) purchase order for Altitude/Icing Chamber in accordance with the following CLINs and Statement of Work (SOW) requirements:

CLIN Item Description 0001 Supply, deliver, and install a new self-contained temperature / humidity / altitude / icing chamber in accordance with SOW requirements.

Qty.__________ Price: $_______________

Statement of Work

1 BACKGROUND

1.1 The Quality Engineering and Systems Assurance (QE&SA) Directorate’s Environmental Test and Evaluation Facility is used to determine a product’s ability to perform during and after exposure to adverse environments. The tests are used to confirm a product’s quality or integrity (ruggedness and survivability), verify claims of operational limits, and prepare products for reliable field operations.

1.2 The Government owns and operates numerous temperature, humidity, and altitude chambers used to expose test items to various environments. The requirement is a purchase of a new Altitude/Icing Chamber capable of holding steady state and cycling temperature/humidity, temperature/altitude, and DO-160 Category B Icing, as demanded in MIL-STDs and DO-160 temperature, humidity, and altitude tests.

1.3 Scope: Purchase a new self-contained temperature / humidity / altitude / icing chamber.

2. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS:

2.1 MIL-HDBK-29612-2A - Department of Defense Handbook, Instructional Systems Development/Systems Approach to Training and Education (Part 2 of 5 Parts), 31 August 2001

2.2 MIL-STD-40051-2C, DoD Standard Practice, and Preparation of Digital Technical Information for Page-based Technical Manuals (TMs), dated 15 December 2015

3. EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS

The contractor shall provide equipment that meet the following minimal requirements:

3.1 Chamber Description:

Interior Dimensions Chamber: 48”W x 48”D x 48”H usable work space Exterior Dimensions Chamber (not to exceed): 80”W x 95”D x 120”H Exterior Dimensions Condenser (not to exceed): 114”W x 48”W x 48”H Refrigeration/Cooling System: Cascade, 2 scroll type compressors, remote/outdoor air cooled condenser Heating System: Resistance heating elements Humidity System: Electric vapor generator Icing System: Heated nozzles Altitude System: Two vacuum pumps. One for dry altitude, one for icing.

3.2 System Performance Specifications:

Temperature Range:

-68C to +177C or -90F to 350F (Temperature only) +10C to +85C or 50F to 185F (Temperature/humidity testing only, site level altitude) -65C to +125C or -85F to 257F (Temp/altitude testing limited to 65Kft) -20C to <30C or -4F to < 86F (DO-160 icing test only) Temperature Control Accuracy:

+/- 1C Temperature Transition Rate:

71C to -54C in 25 minutes (5C per minute average rate of change) -40C to 71C in 25 minutes (5C per minute average rate of change) Humidity Range:

10% to 95% RH as limited by a 4C dew point and a maximum dry bulb temperature of 85C Humidity Control Accuracy:

+/- 5% Altitude Range:

Site level to 100,000 feet (clean and dry chamber) Altitude Control Accuracy:

+/- 500ft up to 50,000ft altitude, +/- 1% over 50,000ft set point Altitude Transition Rate:

Ambient to 65,000ft in less than 20 minutes Ambient to 100,000ft in less than 45 minutes Combined Environment:

Altitude & Temperature Cycling: At ambient to 65,000ft altitude, cycling -65C to 125C temperature Temperature & Humidity: Up to 85C temperature, cycling 10% to 95% humidity Icing & Altitude & Temperature: RTCA/DO 160 Icing specification category B to ≤ 55,000 feet

3.3 Electrical Service:

(Provided by Government). 480 volt, 3 phase, 60 hertz; 125 amp minimum service.

3.4 Construction:

a. The chamber liner shall be constructed of 16 gauge, high nickel content Series 300 stainless steel.

b. All interior parts exposed to the chamber environments shall be fabricated of corrosion-resistant materials.

c. The exterior of the chamber shall be manufactured of heavy plate and beam reinforcement and shall be the pressure vessel, so the chamber liner does not directly withstand the negative atmospheric pressure forces (vacuum) during altitude simulation.

d. A front-opening, hinged door of the same construction as the chamber shall give full access to the chamber workspace. An altitude duty gasket shall maintain a moisture-proof seal under all chamber operating conditions while an inner silicone gasket shall maintain the initial moisture seal. The hinges and latch shall be heavy-duty design and are constructed of corrosion-resistant or plated materials. A heavy duty multi-pane heated viewing window with a safety cage shall be provided.

e. Non-explosive "OZONE FRIENDLY" refrigerants shall be used. The low-stage systems shall be charged with Refrigerant 508b, and the high-stage system with Refrigerant 507.

f. All refrigerant joints shall be sil-fos or silver solder (no soft solder shall be used). Compressors shall be spring-mounted for smooth and quiet operation. Refrigerant lines shall be clamped to prevent rattling and chaffing.

g. A multi-pane 12” x 12” window shall be provided in the chamber door.

h. Recessed interior light shall be provided with external control switch.

i. The chamber shall have a 6 inch access port with sealed cover.

j. One adjustable shelf shall be provided.

3.5 Instrumentation:

a. The chamber shall have color touch screen controller, graphical interphase and display data real time.

b. Data logging shall be continually available for all parameters including temperature, humidity, and vacuum/altitude. Data shall be exportable via USB port to a PC for further analysis/formatting/display.

c. Humidity sensor shall be a Vaisala heated, solid state sensor.

d. Altitude pressure transducer shall produce linear signal to be converted to display altitude 0 to 100,000 feet.

e. Safety Shut Down device shall be provided and have a separate temperature input with programmable temperature limits to provide failsafe shutdown in the event of excessive temperature condition.

4. GENERAL INFORMATION

4.1 The contractor shall provide service/installation within 12 weeks after customer verifies that equipment has been uncrated and moved into position. This will include a system checkout by factory technician to provide installation, startup the system and to provide application guidance on its use.

4.2 The contractor shall ship the equipment listed in section 4 (all packaging and transportation) to Building 3106 (B3106), Picatinny Arsenal, NJ.

4.3 The contractor shall provide service to install and interconnect any components removed for shipping, interconnect the remote air-cooled condenser, leak test, and pre-charge the refrigeration system in preparation for start-up.

4.4 The contractor shall provide onsite System installation and start up (labor and materials).

4.5 The installation shall meet all facility requirements to be installed on a DOD installation, which includes installation of the equipment in accordance with applicable Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) regulations.

4.6 For familiarization/training that the contractor will develop or administer, the contractor shall employ training instruction (e.g., manuals), training criteria (e.g., desired learning outcomes and performance goals), and evaluation methods and metrics to verify training effectiveness in accordance with criteria (e.g., performance measurements such as number of tasks correctly completed within a prescribed time). The contractor may use MIL-HDBK-29612-2A - Department of Defense Handbook, Instructional Systems Development/Systems Approach to Training and Education (Part 2 of 5 Parts), 31 August 2001 as guidance.

4.7 The contractor may conduct Usability Testing as part of the training as a means of verifying training effectiveness in accordance with (IAW) the training criteria and as a means by which to evaluate whether the Target Audience users can operate and troubleshoot the system IAW established criteria for operational modes and failure modes. Usability Testing will include an evaluation of human-system performance to determine system reliability and effectiveness with humans in the loop. The contractor may also employ metrics such as the System Usability Survey (SUS) and targeted questionnaires to gather Usability data and feedback from the training participants.

4.8 Installation and system warranty: The contractor shall provide the following upon completion of successful installation:

4.8.1 One Year, On-Site, hardware warranty.

4.8.2 User/Instruction manuals, schematics/drawings in accordance with CDRL A001 (MIL-STD-40051-2D).

4.9 For training documentation that the contractor will develop, the contractor shall use MIL-HDBK-29612-2A - Department of Defense Handbook, Instructional Systems Development/Systems Approach to Training and Education (Part 2 of 5 Parts), 31 August 2001 as guidance.

4.10 The equipment and manuals shall be delivered within twelve (12) months of contract award. This equipment shall be installed within 12 weeks of delivery.

4.11 Deliverables:

The contractor shall deliver the following to DEVCOM AC:

4.11.1 All equipment/materials and service listed in section 4.

4.11.2 Two (2) sets of instruction manuals and diagrams describing operation and maintenance of the system. The manuals may be in electronic/paper format. CDRL A001 (MIL-STD-40051-2D).

4.11.3 Training Certificates in accordance with CDRL A002 (DI-MGMT-80368A TAILORED).

4.11.4 Accident Incident Report, as applicable CDRL A003 (DI-SAFT-81299B, Tailored).

4.12 Accident/Incident Report

The contractor shall report immediately any major accident/incident (including fire) resulting in any one or more of the following: causing damage of Government property exceeding $10,000; affecting program planning or production schedules; degrading the safety of equipment under contract, such as property damage may be involved; identifying a potential hazard requiring corrective action which are related to this contract. The contractor shall prepare an Accident/Incident report for each incident. (Reference CDRL A003)

4.13 Safety Requirements:

4.13.1 Workplace Ergonomics. The DEVCOM AC Industrial Hygiene Office (i.e., the Government) will conduct a Workplace Ergonomics Evaluation prior to instrument installation and may require additional evaluations either during or after instrument installation.

4.13.2 Safety Inspection. The DEVCOM AC Risk Management Office (i.e., the Government) will administer a Safety Inspection as part of the equipment installation.

4.14 ENVIRONMENTAL

4.14.1. The contractor shall adhere to all local, county, state, Army and federal policies, directives, executive orders and regulations required including, but not limited to 32 CFR Part 651, AR 200-1 (Environmental Protection and Enhancement), 40 CFR Code of Federal Regulations, and Picatinny Arsenal local policies/regulations in order to maintain environmental compliance for the duration of the contract. Local policies that must be adhered to include the Picatinny Environmental Bulletin and the Installation Environmental Policy. These documents can be found on the Picatinny Environmental Management System website (https://picac2w5.pica.army.mil/pems) or can be obtained from the contracting officers representative (COR).

4.14.2. The contractor shall be responsible to identify, obtain, and adhere to any required local, state, and federal permits/notifications/certifications/licenses prior to beginning work. The permit applications/submittals/plans shall be made available to the Picatinny Environmental Affairs Division (EAD) for review along with the final permit at the time of issuance.

4.14.3. All work performed at Picatinny Arsenal shall obtain specific approval from the EAD and be placed into PEMS projects for the following actions or activities:

a. All fossil-fuel burning equipment brought onto the installation, including generators, stationary engines, etc.

b. The generation of hazardous waste.

c. Work requiring digging, drilling, and movement of soils.

d. Vegetation disturbances, involving any size tree felling or pruning, which is mostly limited to occur between the months of November 16 through March 31.

e. Vegetation disturbances, involving any size shrubs, heavy vines, or thick herbaceous cover, which is mostly limited to occur between the months of August 16 through April 14.

4.14.4. The contractor shall comply with all Affirmative and Green Procurement policies and procedures when ordering materials. Picatinny’s Green Procurement Plan is located at https://picac2w5.pica.army.mil/pems/docs/GPProcedures.pdf or can be obtained from the COR.

4.14.5. The contractor shall report immediately any spills of chemicals (including oils, paints, etc.) to the Picatinny Arsenal Police Department at 911. Immediately report any noncompliance with applicable Federal, State or Local environmental laws, Army or installation environmental regulations or policies to the COR and EAD.

4.14.6. The contractor shall submit to potential Federal, State, Army and installation work site environmental regulatory inspections and/or investigations into noncompliance, and fully cooperate with such inspections/investigations by providing the appropriate records and documentation. Contractor shall when given a verbal and/or written notice of environmental noncompliance or nonconformance by the COR, take immediate corrective action.

4.14.7 Compliance with Green Procurement Requirements: Contractor shall follow Federal EPA Comprehensive Procurement guidelines (www.epa.gov/cpg) and Army Contracting Command Quick Guide (https://acc.aep.army.mil/accapps/ACCMAP/Documents/Quick-Guide-for-Sustainable-Procurement.docx) for acquisition of building materials and products and select materials that have a long life cycle; the least toxic materials; recyclable materials; materials that are resource-efficient; materials with the maximum recycled content; materials harvested on a sustained yield basis; and products causing the least pollution during their manufacture, use, and reuse.

5. ATTACHMENTS

5.1 Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP)

6. SECURITY

6.1 Security Requirements:

6.1.1 This work performed under this contract is UNCLASSIFIED.

6.1.2 AT Level 1 Training: All contractor employees, including subcontractor employees, requiring access to Department of Defense (DoD) installations, facilities, or controlled access areas shall complete AT Level I awareness training within 45 calendar days after contract start date or effective date of incorporation of this requirement into the contract, whichever applies and within 12 months prior to travel outside of the US, then annually thereafter. The contractor shall submit certificates of completion for each affected contractor employee and subcontractor employee to the COR (or to the contracting officer, if a COR is not assigned) within 14 calendar days after completion of training by all employees and subcontractor personnel. AT Level 1 awareness training is available at http://jkodirect.jten.mil/. (Reference CDRL A002) DI-MGMT-80368A TAILORED)

6.1.3 Access and General Protection/Security Policy and Procedures: All contractor employees, including subcontractor employees, shall comply with all installation and facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by the Government representative), and security/emergency management exercises. The contractor shall also provide all information required for background checks to meet installation access requirements to be accomplished by the installation Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services, or Security Office. Contractor workforce must comply with all personal identity verification requirements (CFR clause 52.204-9, Personal Identity Verification of Contract Personnel) as directed by DoD, HQDA and/or local policy. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) at any individual facility or installation change, the Government may require changes in contractor security matters or processes. During FPCONs Charlie and Delta, services/installation access may be discontinued/postponed due to higher threat. Services will resume when FPCON level and or threat is reduced to an acceptable level as determined by the Installation Commander. Contractor personnel working on an installation are required to participate in the Installation Random Antiterrorism Measures Program as directed. Contractors may be subject to and must comply with vehicle searches, wearing of ID badges, etc. Failure to comply with policies and procedures could result in barred access onto the installation.

6.1.4 iWATCH (See Something, Say Something) Training: All contractor employees, including subcontractor employees, shall receive training and participate in the local iWATCH program (training standards provided by the requiring activity ATO). This locally developed training will be used to inform employees of the types of behavior to watch for and instruct employees to report suspicious activity to the COR. This training shall be completed within 45 calendar days after contract start date or effective date of incorporation of this requirement into the contract, whichever applies, and then annually thereafter. The contractor shall submit certificates of completion for each affected contractor employee and subcontractor employee to the COR (or to the contracting officer, if a COR is not assigned) within 14 calendar days after completion of training by all employees and subcontractor personnel. (Reference CDRL A002) DI-MGMT-80368A TAILORED)

6.1.5 For contractors that do not require CAC, but require access to a DoD facility or installation: Contractor and all associated subcontractor employees shall comply with adjudication standards and procedures using the National Crime Information Center Interstate Identification Index (NCIC-III) and Terrorist Screening Database (Army Directive 2014-05/AR 190-13); applicable installation, facility and area commander installation and 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.

6.1.6 Export Control Laws/International Traffic in Arms Regulation: DFARS Clause 252.225-7048, Export-Controlled Items applies to this effort. All documents determined to contain export controlled technical data will be marked with the following notice: WARNING: - This document contains technical data whose export is restricted by the Arms Export Control Act (Title 22, U.S.C., App. 2401 et seq. Violations of these export laws are subject to severe criminal penalties. Disseminate in accordance with provisions of DoD Directive 5230.25.

6.1.7 For Contracts that require a Government provided OPSEC Standing Operating Procedure/Plan: The contractor is subject to compliance with the ARDEC Operations Security Plan, per AR 530-1 (or DoDM 5205.02-M). This SOP/Plan will specify the government's critical information, why it needs to be protected, where it is located, who is responsible for it, and how to protect it.

6.1.8 For Contracts that require OPSEC Training: Per AR 530-1 (or DoDM 5205.02-M), new contractor employees, including subcontractor employees, must complete initial OPSEC training within 30 calendar days of reporting for duty and must also complete annual OPSEC awareness training as provided by the appropriately designated OPSEC level II trained OPSEC Officer/Coordinator. The Contracting Officer Representative (COR) or Agreements Officer Representative (AOR) can request CCDC AC OPSEC training from CCDC AC OPSEC POC e-mail: usarmy.pica.rdecom-ardec.mbx.ardec-opsec@mail.mil. (Reference CDRL A002) DI-MGMT-80368A TAILORED)

6.1.9 For Contracts that Involve the Public Release of Information: Per AR 530-1 (or DoDM 5205.02-M), an OPSEC review is required prior to all public releases. All government information intended for public release by a contractor will undergo a government OPSEC review prior to release.

7.0 LOCATION OF PERFORMANCE

Place of Performance The contractor shall perform all installation work at DEVCOM AC, B3106, Picatinny Arsenal, NJ 07806.

8.0 POINTS OF CONTACT

8.1 TBD

The following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) provisions/clauses are applicable and are incorporated by reference: FAR: 52.203-3, 52.203-5, 52.203-6, 52.203-7, 52.203-11, 52.203-15, 52.203-19, 52.204-7, 52.204-10, 52.204-13, 52.204-18, 52.204-21, 52.204-23, 52.204-24, 52.204-25, 52.204-26, 52.209-6, 52.209-9, 52.209-10, 52.212-1, 52.212-3, 52.212-4, 52.212-5; 52.233-3, 52.233-4, 52.243-1, 52.246-2, 52.247-34 and 52.217-5,52.217-7. FAR 52.212-5 applies along with the following additional clauses under FAR 52.212-5: 52.219-1, 52.219-6, 52.219-28, 52.222-3, 52.222-4, 52.222-19, 52.222-21, 52.222-22, 52.222-23, 52.222-24, 52.222-25, 52.222-26, 52.222-27,52,222-35,52,222-36,52.222-37 52.222-40, 52.222-41, 52.222-50, 52.222-51, 52.222-53, 52.222-54, 52.222-55, 52.222-62, 52.223-18, 52.224-3, 52.225-13; 52.226-6, 52.232-33, 52.232-39, 52.232-40, 52.233-1, 52.233-3, 52.243-1 and DFARS: 252.201-7000, 252.203-7002, 252.203-7003, 252.204-7002, 252.204-7012, 252.204-7015, 252.204-7018, 252.204-7019, 252.204-7020, 252.216-7000, 252.216-7007, 252.232-7006 and 252.232-7010. 252.203-7000, 252.203-7005; 252.225-7001, 252.225-7012, 252.225-7036, 252.225-7048, 252.232-7003, 252.232-7010, 252.232-7017, 252.244-7000, 252.247-7023.

The following local information also applies:

1. Responses must set forth full, accurate and complete information as required by this solicitation (including attachments). Responses shall include the contractor’s Cage Code and DUNS number. Examine the entire solicitation carefully. The penalty for making false statements is prescribed in 18 U.S.C. 1001.

2. Responses must be plainly marked with the Solicitation Number and the date and local time set forth for bid opening or receipt of proposals in the solicitation document.

3. Information regarding the timeliness of response is addressed in the provision of the solicitation entitled either “Late Submission, Modification and Withdrawal of Bid” or “Instructions to Offerors – Competitive Acquisitions”.

4. Procurement Information:

This Procurement is 100% set-aside for Small Business.

The applicable SIC/NAICS code is: 334513.

5. Issuing Office:

U.S. Army Contracting Command – New Jersey ATTN: Yubaraj Rasaily Office Symbol: ACC-NJ-JA Picatinny Arsenal, NJ 07806-5000 Email: yubaraj.rasaily.civ@mail.mil

6. Point of Contact for Information:

Name: Yubaraj Rasaily Title: Contract Specialist Email: Yubaraj.rasaily.civ@mail.mil

DISCLOSURE 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 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 posting prior to submission of initial proposals.

Packaging and Marking Commercial Packaging shall apply to this procurement (see below).

No Bar Codes are required.

The estimated weight of the item in its shipping container is greater than 2500 pounds but less than 30,000 pounds.

The Security Classification of the material to be shipped is Unclassified.

The item being shipped is not hazardous and not Arms, Ammunition or Explosives.

Government Furnished Equipment will not be provided for this contract.

Items will be shipped to:

DEVCOM AC

B3106 Picatinny Arsenal, NJ, 07806

COMMERCIAL PACKAGING REQUIREMENTS

1. Packaging - Preservation, packaging, packing, unitization and marking furnished by the supplier shall provide protection for a minimum of one year, provide for multiple handling, redistribution and shipment by any mode and meet or exceed the following requirements.

1.1 Cleanliness - Items shall be free of dirt and other contaminants which would contribute to the deterioration of the item or which would require cleaning by the customer prior to use. Coatings and preservatives applied to the item for protection are not considered contaminants.

1.2 Preservation - Items susceptible to corrosion or deterioration shall be provided protection such as preservative coatings, volatile corrosion inhibitors, desiccants, and water-proof and/or water-vapor-proof barriers.

1.3 Cushioning - Items requiring protection from physical and mechanical damage (e.g. fragile, sensitive, critical material) or which could cause physical damage to other items, shall be protected by wrapping, cushioning, pack compartmentalization, or other means to mitigate shock and vibration and prevent damage during handling and shipment.

2. Unit package

2.1 Unit Package - A unit package shall be so designed and constructed that it will contain the contents with no damage to the item(s), and with minimal damage to the unit pack during shipment and storage in the shipping container, and will allow subsequent handling. The outermost component of the unit package shall be a container such as a sealed bag, carton or box.

2.2 Unit Package Quantity - Unless otherwise specified, the unit package quantity shall be one each part, set, assembly, kit, etc.

3. Intermediate Package

3.1 Intermediate Packaging - The use of intermediate packaging is required whenever one or more of the following conditions exist:

a. The quantity is over one (1) gross of the same national stock number.

b. Use enhances handling and inventorying.

c. The exterior surface of the unit pack is a barrier bag.

d. The unit pack is less than 64 cubic inches.

e. The weight of the unit pack is less than five (5) pounds and no dimension is over twelve (12) inches.

Intermediate container shall be limited to a maximum of 100 unit packs, a net load of 40 pounds, or a maximum volume of 1.5 cubic feet, whichever occurs first.

4. Packing

4.1 Unit packages and intermediate packages not meeting the requirements for a shipping container shall be packed in shipping containers. All shipping containers shall be the most cost effective and shall be of the minimum cube to contain and protect the items.

4.2 Shipping Containers - The shipping container (including any necessary blocking, bracing, cushioning, or waterproofing) shall comply with the regulations of the carrier used and shall provide safe delivery to the destination at the lowest tariff cost. The shipping container shall be capable of multiple handling, stacking at least ten feet high, and storage under favorable conditions (such as enclosed facilities) for a minimum of one year.

5. Unitization: Shipments of identical items going to the same destination shall be palletized if they have a total cubic displacement of 50 cubic feet or more unless skids or other forklift handling features are included on the containers. Pallet loads must be stable, and to the greatest extent possible, provide a level top for ease of stacking. A palletized load shall be of a size to allow for placement of two loads high and wide in a conveyance. The weight capacity of the pallet must be adequate for the load. The preferred commercial expendable pallet is a 40 x 48 inch, 4-way entry pallet although variations may be permitted as dictated by the characteristics of the items being unitized. The load shall be contained in a manner that will permit safe handling during shipment and storage.

6. Marking All unit packages, intermediate packs, exterior shipping containers, and, as applicable, unitized loads shall be marked in accordance with MIL-STD-129, Revision R, Date 18 February 2014 including bar coding. The contractor is responsible for application of special markings as discussed in the Military Standard regardless of whether specified in the contract or not. Special markings include, but are not limited to, shelf-life markings, structural markings, and transportation special handling markings. The marking of pilferable and sensitive materiel will not identify the nature of the materiel. NOTE: Passive RFID tagging is required in all contracts that contain DFARS clause 252.211-7006. Contractors must check the solicitation and/or contract for this clause. For details and most recent information, see https://www.acq.osd.mil/log/sci/.AIT.html/DoD_Suppliers_Passive_RFID_Info_Guide_v15update.pdf for the current DoD Suppliers’ Passive RFID Information Guide and Supplier Implementation Plan. If the item has Unique Item Identifier (UII) markings then the UII needs to be 2D bar coded and applied on the unit package, intermediate and exterior containers, and the unit load.

7. Hazardous Materials

7.1 A hazardous material is defined as a substance which has been determined by the Department of Transportation to be capable of posing an unreasonable risk to health, safety, and property when transported in commerce and which has been so designated. (This includes all items listed as hazardous in Title 49 CFR and other applicable modal regulations effective at the time of shipment.) Ammunition and explosives (Hazard Class 1) are special cases and must be properly hazard classified and registered with the competent authority of the United States (Department of Transportation).

7.2 Packaging and marking for hazardous material shall comply with the requirements for the mode of transport and the applicable performance packaging contained in the following documents:

a. International Air Transport: International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Technical Instructions for the Safe Transport of Dangerous Goods by Air

b. International Vessel Transport: International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code (IMDG)

c. Domestic Transport: Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 49

d. Military Air Transport: Joint Service Regulation AFMAN24-204/TM38-250/NAVSUP PUB

505/MCO P4030.19/DLAM 4145.3.

7.3 If the shipment originates from outside the continental United States, the shipment shall be prepared in accordance with the regulations of the Competent Authority of the nation of origin and in accordance with regulations of all applicable carriers.

7.4 A Product Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) is required to be included with every unit pack and intermediate container and shall be included with the packing list inside a waterproof sealed pouch attached to the outside of the package.

8. Wood Packaging Materials - Heat Treatment and Marking of Wood Packaging Materials: In accordance with the requirements of International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures (ISPM) 15, the following commercial heat treatment process has been approved by the American Lumber Standards Committee (ALSC) and is required for all Wood Packaging Material (WPM). WPM is defined as wood pallets, skids, load boards, pallet collars, wooden boxes, reels, dunnage, crates, frames, and cleats. Packaging materials exempt from the requirements are materials that have undergone a manufacturing process such as corrugated fiberboard, plywood, particleboard, veneer and oriented strand board. All WPM shall be constructed from Heat Treated (HT to 56 degrees Centigrade for 30 continuous minutes) lumber and certified by an accredited agency recognized by the ALSC in accordance with Wood Packaging Material Policy and Wood Packaging Material Enforcement Regulations (see URL: http://www.alsc.org). All materials must include certification markings in accordance with ALSC standards and be placed in an unobstructed area that will be readily visible to inspectors. Pallet markings shall be applied to the stringer or block on diagonally opposite sides and ends of the pallet and be contrasting and clearly visible. All dunnage used in configuring and/or securing the load shall also comply with ISPM 15 and be marked with an ALSC approved DUNNAGE stamp. Failure to comply with the requirements of this restriction may result in refusal, destruction, or treatment of materials at the point of entry.

9. Quality Assurance -The contractor is responsible for establishing a quality system. Full consideration to examinations, inspections, and tests will be given to ensure the acceptability of the commercial package.

GOVERNMENT PROCUREMENT QA ACTIONS: INSPECTION

Government Procurement Quality Assurance (PQA) actions will be accomplished by the Government Quality Assurance Representative (QAR) at: Destination

GOVERNMENT PROCUREMENT QA ACTIONS: ACCEPTANCE

Acceptance of supplies will be at: Destination

HQ 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 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 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. The AMC protest decision goal is to resolve protests within 20 working days from filing. 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 Materiel Command Office of Command Counsel-Deputy Command Counsel 4400 Martin Road Rm: A6SE040.001 Redstone Arsenal, AL 35898-5000 Fax: (256) 450-8840 Email: usarmy.redstone.usamc.mbx.protests@mail.mil

The AMC-level protest procedures are found at:

Web Address: http://www.amc.army.mil/amc/commandcounsel.html If Internet access is not available contact the contracting officer or HQ, AMC to obtain the AMC-Level Protest Procedures.

This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

FAR - http://farsite.hill.af.mil/vffara.htm

52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Items Addenda:

This section contains proposal submission instructions as well as specific proposal requirements for the solicitation.

The offeror’s proposal shall be labeled in a consistent manner with this document. All references to the Statement of Work (SOW) shall be clearly labeled with the appropriate SOW paragraph. Offerors are expected to submit a proposal in sufficient detail to allow the Government evaluation without the need for further clarifications. The Government does not assume the duty to search for data to cure problems it finds in proposals. The burden of proving acceptability remains with the offerors.

General: The proposal shall be presented in sufficient detail to allow Government evaluation of the response to the requirements of the Request for Proposal (RFP). The Government will not assume offerors possess any capability, understanding, or commitment not specified in the proposal.

All inquiries/questions concerning this procurement, either technical or contractual, must be submitted via email to the Contracting Office, phone call inquiries will NOT be accepted. No direct discussion between the technical representative and a prospective offeror will be conducted.

52.212-2 Evaluation – Commercial Items Addenda:

1.0 Basis for Award

The Government plans to award a purchase order as a result of this Request for Quotation (RFQ). The evaluation of quotes shall be conducted utilizing the Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation approach, based on an evaluation of quotes in the areas of Technical and Price. Under this evaluation approach, a quote would not receive any additional credit for exceeding the established minimum defined requirements of technical acceptability.

All prices will be evaluated for price reasonableness. The Government reserves the right to not consider proposals whose contents demonstrate a fundamental lack of understanding of the requirement. Proposals must provide convincing documentary evidence in support of a conclusion(s) relating to promised performance and conformance to the Government’s requirements.

The Government intends to award a contract without discussions (except for clarification as described in FAR 15.306(a)), as permitted by FAR 15.306(a)(3) and FAR 52.215-1. However, the Government reserves the right to conduct discussions to permit Offerors to revise their proposals, if it is determined to be of benefit to the Government. If an Offeror takes exception to any of the terms and conditions of the solicitation, the offer may not be considered for contract award. All Offerors are urged to ensure that their initial proposals are submitted with the most favorable terms in order to reflect their best possible potential.

Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose proposal represents the best value (LPTA) to the Government based on an integrated assessment of the offeror’s Technical Approach and Price.

The offeror’s proposal is presumed to represent its best efforts to respond to the solicitation. Any inconsistency, whether real or apparent, between promised performance and price shall be explained in the proposal. Unexplained inconsistencies resulting from the offeror’s lack of understanding of the nature of the scope of the work required may be grounds for rejection of the proposal.

Relative Weighting of Criteria:

Award will be made on the basis of the lowest evaluated price of the proposal meeting or exceeding acceptability standards for non-cost factors. Proposals will be evaluated for acceptability but not ranked using the non-cost/price factors. The selection of the lowest priced technically acceptable proposal will be the result of an assessment made by the Contracting Officer considering: Technical and Price.

2.0 Evaluation Factors

Careful, complete and impartial consideration will be given to all quotes received pursuant to this RFQ. A team of Government personnel will evaluate each quote in the areas described below.

1. Technical Factor

2. Price Factor

1. The technical portion of the quote will be rated Acceptable or Unacceptable.

Acceptable/Unacceptable Ratings

In order for a quote to be rated Acceptable, Offerors must clearly describing the Offeror’s approach and how they will satisfy ALL the Statement of Work (SOW) minimum requirements, within the required delivery schedule, and is able to demonstrate how requirements are sufficiently met by providing back-up information (such as, brochures or product specification sheets).

2. Price will be evaluated, but not be rated with a color code or adjectival rating.

Factor 1 – Technical Capability

Evaluation of Technical Capability will be based on the information provided in the quotation. Documentation submitted in the quotation shall be evaluated to determine that the proposed meets the Government’s minimum requirements listed under SOW 3. Requirement and all other requirements listed under SOW paragraphs 4 through 6.

The proposal must details how the offeror’s proposal meet all requirements.

The offeror must not simply state they will meet the requirement. The offeror must provide back-up information (such as, brochures or product specification sheets) supporting the proposal.

Factor 2 – Price

The Total Evaluated Price will be determined by summing the price proposed on each Line Item. This Total Evaluated Price will then be evaluated for reasonableness in accordance with price analysis techniques at FAR 15.404-1(b). Price will not be scored.

Price will NOT be scored with any rating. The Government will evaluate the total quoted price for reasonableness in accordance with FAR 13.106-3.

A price analysis in accordance with FAR 15.404-1(b) will be conducted on the total price for this Order. The total price for this order will be evaluated for fairness and reasonableness.

Price/Cost Inconsistencies: A proposal is presumed to represent an offeror’s best effort to respond to the solicitation. Each initial proposal should contain the offeror’s best terms for award for this contract. Any inconsistencies in performance or price should be explained in the proposal. Any significant inconsistencies, if unexplained, raise a fundamental issue of the offeror’s understanding of the nature and scope of work required and its financial ability to perform the contract, and may be grounds for rejection of the proposal.