Combo Synopsis - Ultrasonic Sieve System_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-Q- 0K4M is issued as a request for quote (RFQ) and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular 2021-06, dated June 12, 2021. This requirement shall be competed on full and open basis under NAICS code 333519 with a size standard of 500 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 Ultrasonic Sieve System in support of the Prototyping and Powder Technology Branch’s (FCDD-ACM-AP) Additive Manufacturing Group in accordance with the following CLINs and Statement of Work (SOW) requirements:

CONTRACT LINE ITEM NUMBERS (CLINS)

CLIN Item Description 0001 Base Supply, deliver, install, and provide training and support, and user manuals for one (1) Ultrasonic Sieve System in accordance with section 4.1 of SOW.

Qty.__________ $_______________

0004 Option 3 Shall provide one (1) spare mesh frame in accordance with section 5.3 of SOW.

Qty._________ $_____________

0005 Option 4 Shall provide one (1) Ultrasonic Sieve System equivalent to requirements in section 4.1 of SOW.

Qty._________ $_____________

STATEMENT OF WORK

1. BACKGROUND

The Armaments Engineering Analysis & Manufacturing Directorate’s Prototyping and Powder Technology Branch has been, and continues to be responsible for the processing of metal powders for additive manufacturing. The addition of ultrasonic sieving equipment will facilitate faster powder processing for metals additive manufacturing.

2. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

2.1 MIL-STD-130N: Identification Marking of U.S. Military Property

2.2 MIL-HDBK-29612-2A: Instructional Systems Development/Systems Approach to Training and Education

2.3 Army Directive 2014-05/AR 190-13: The Army Physical Security Program

2.4 Arms Export Control Act

2.5 DoD Directive 5230.25: Withholding of Unclassified Technical Data From Public Disclosure

2.6 AR 530-1 (or DoDM 5205.02-M): Operations Security

3. REQUIREMENTS

3.1 The Contractor shall supply, deliver, install, provide training and support, and user manuals for one (1) Ultrasonic Sieve System.

3.1.1 The Contractor shall provide one (1) 400 mm Diameter or equivalent Sieving Unit Base. The base shall:

3.1.1.1 be fitted with one (1) vibratory motor.

3.1.1.2 be fitted with one (1) ultrasonic vibratory system.

3.1.1.3 include three (3) toggle clamps for quick release.

3.1.1.4 include a solid rubber suspension.

3.1.1.5 be mounted on a cabinet or equivalent stand.

3.1.1.6 have two (2) off swivel and two (2) fixed swivel lockable casters.

3.1.1.7 be fitted with a minimum three (3) meter grounding chord.

3.1.1.8 be fitted with an ultrasonic automatic deblinding system,

3.1.2 The Contractor shall provide one (1) 400 mm diameter or equivalent enclosed sieve deck. The sieve deck shall:

3.1.2.1 be constructed of stainless steel.

3.1.2.2 be able to control feed of powder.

3.1.2.3 include a minimum three (2) inch viewport.

3.1.2.4 include connection for inert gas.

3.1.2.5 include connections for the powder feed system.

3.1.2.6 include one (1) 2 inch manual butterfly valve and flexible tubing.

3.1.3 The Contractor shall provide one (1) 400 mm diameter or equivalent underpan. The underpan shall:

3.1.3.1 be constructed of stainless steel.

3.1.3.2 include one (1) 2 inch manual butterfly valve and two (2) 2 inch tri-clamp connection for fines bottle collection.

3.1.3.3 have quick release flexible connectors for fines and oversize collection.

3.1.4 The Contractor shall provide a 400 mm diameter or equivalent mesh frame constructed of aluminum and fitted with a 63 micron aperture mesh. The frame operate with the ultrasonic system.

3.1.5 The Contractor shall provide one (1) control panel with user interface to control operation of ultrasonic deblinding system, sieve start/stop. Control box shall have E-stop and lights to indicate power on, system running, and fault.

3.1.6 The Contractor shall provide one (1) feed assembly. The feed assembly shall include one (1) 2 inch butterfly valve connected to the feed system. Assembly shall be installed on adjustable support. The assembly shall be fitted with one (1) 2 inch tri-clamp connection.

3.1.7 The Contractor shall provide one (1) platform for a fines bottle. The platform shall be constructed of stainless steel.

3.2 Commission, Training and Documentation: The Contractor shall provide all requirements necessary to commission and train on supplied components.

3.2.1 The Contractor shall commission the machine upon completion of installation.

3.2.2 The Contractor shall provide training on the operation and maintenance of the supplied components. The contractor may conduct Usability Testing (perhaps as part of the training) as a means of verifying training effectiveness IAW the training criteria and as a means by which to evaluate whether the Target Audience users can operate and troubleshoot the system safely IAW established criteria for operational modes and failure modes. Usability Testing would include an evaluation of human-system performance to determine system reliability and effectiveness with humans in the loop, as well as assess risks to humans who operate, maintain and support the system. The contractor may also employ metrics such as the System Usability Survey (SUS) and targeted questionnaires to gather Usability data and feedback from the participants.

3.2.3 The Contractor shall provide training during the equipment installation. 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.

3.2.4 The Contractor shall provide complete manufacturer documentation for the supplied equipment. This shall include a user’s manual.

3.2.5 The Contractor shall have the unit Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory Certified.

3.2.6 The Government will provide a clear area, free from obstructions, for the equipment. Information for the contractor: The Government will conduct both a Workplace Ergonomics Evaluation and a Safety Inspection prior to hardware installation, and may also conduct a Safety Inspection after hardware installation. The initial inspection and evaluation will in part serve to assess the potential hazards to inform the contractor regarding the appropriate personnel protective equipment (PPE) for the employees performing the installation, and the subsequent inspection would assess risks with operation and maintenance of the equipment.

3.2.7 The Government will provide a dedicated power hook-up for the unit.

3.3 Commercial Warranty. The Contractor shall provide a standard manufacturer warranty on all new parts and any labor required to replace warranted parts furnished by the Contractor.

4. Optional Equipment. The following equipment is optional for purchase within the period of performance (POP) of this contract if funding is available.

4.1 Option 1: The Contractor shall provide one (1) material change kit for the 400 mm sieve unit. This kit shall consist of feed seals, mesh frame gasket, fines and oversize flexible hoses.

4.2 Option 2: The Contractor shall provide one (1) spare mesh frame. The mesh frame assembly shall be constructed from aluminum, natural finish. Standard bonded with 316 stainless steel mesh with aperture size 45 Micron. For use with external probe.

4.3 Option 3: The Contractor shall provide one (1) spare mesh frame. The mesh frame assembly shall have an aperture size 105 Micron. For use with external probe.

4.4 Option 4: The Contractor shall provide one (1) Ultrasonic Sieve System equivalent to requirements in 4.1

4.5 Option 5: The Contractor shall provide one (1) Ultrasonic Sieve System smaller than the 400 mm yet meeting all other requirements in 4.1.

5. DELIVERABLES

5.1 One (1) 400 mm Ultrasonic Sieve System or equivalent.

5.2 User Manual as per CDRL A001 (DI-TMSS-80527C) for the furnished and installed equipment

5.3 Certificate of Compliance as per CDRL A002 (DI-MISC-81356A) with completion of the retrofit

5.4 Training Documentation as per CDRL A003 (DI-ILSS-80872) for the furnished and installed equipment

5.5 Security Training Requirements as per CDRL A004 (DI-MISC-80508B) and SOW Section 8.

6. GENERAL INFORMATION

6.1 Period of Performance. Total period of performance for this contract shall be 18 months from contract award. The period of performance for the base contract shall be 12 months. During this 12 months any of the options may be exercised. Period of performance for each option shall be 6 months. This is to include delivery, installation and training.

6.2 Contract Information: This is a firm fixed price contract.

6.3 Delivery Information. The Contractor shall deliver the equipment within twelve (12) weeks of contract award. Unless otherwise specified, all deliveries shall be F.O.B. destination to the following address:

DODAAC: W15BW9

US ARMY CCDC Armaments Center Attn: TBD Building 302 North Reilly Rd.

Picatinny Arsenal, NJ 07806-5000 Note: Due to COVID-19 and the uncertainty when Picatinny will reopen, contractor shall not deliver any item(s) or begin performance at Picatinny until official authorization is provided by the PCO that work can commence. The date would be subject to further delay via contract modification depending upon the COVID-19 situation.

6.4 Technical Point of Contact:

US ARMY CCDC AC

TBD

Building 302N Reilly Rd Picatinny Arsenal, NJ 07806-5000

Contracting Officers Representative:

US ARMY CCDC AC

TBD

Building 302N Reilly Rd Picatinny Arsenal, NJ 07806-5000

Place of Performance: The equipment shall be manufactured at the contractor’s facility and delivered and installed to the following location.

US ARMY CCDC AC

Building 302 Reilly Rd Picatinny Arsenal, NJ 07806-5000

6.5 The Contractor shall provide a Certificate of Compliance (CDRL A002, DI-MISC-81356A) with the delivery of the equipment.

6.6 Packaging and Marking. The Contractor shall provide standard commercial packing required for shipment and safe delivery to the destination listed in Section 5.3.

7. SECURITY

7.1 Security Classification: The highest security classification level for this effort is UNCLASSIFIED.

7.2 AT Level I Training: All contractor employees, including subcontractor employees, requiring access to Department of Defense 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 I awareness training is available at http://jkodirect.jten.mil/.

7.3 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.

7.4 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.

7.5 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.

7.6 Accident Incident Report: The Contractor shall report immediately any major accident/incident (including fire) resulting in any one or more of the following: causing one or more fatalities or one or more disabling injuries; damage of Government property exceeding $10,000; affecting program planning or production schedules; degrading the safety of equipment under contract, such as personnel injury or property damage may be involved; identifying a potential hazard requiring corrective action. The Contractor shall prepare the report in accordance with the attached CDRL A005 (DI-SAFT-8156 for each incident.

7.7 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.

7.8 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 ARDEC OPSEC training from ARDEC OPSEC POC e-mail: usarmy.pica.ardec.mbx.ardec-opsec@mail.mil.

7.9 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.

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, 52.204-23, 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, 52.217-5, and 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: 252.203-7002, 252.203-7003, 252.204-7002, 252.204-7012, 252.204-7015, 252.204-7018, 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 unrestricted.

The applicable SIC/NAICS code is: 333519.

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 200 pounds but less than 2500 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:

US ARMY CCDC Armament Center Bldg. 302 North, Reilly Rd Picatinny Arsenal, NJ 07806-5000

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 Quote (RFQ). 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.