Draft_TDB_SOW_v2_13_Feb_19.pdf

DRAFT

FOUO

Try-Decide-Buy Contract (TDB)

Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ)

Draft Statement of Work (SOW)

Air Force Materiel Command Human Systems Program Office

Wright-Patterson AFB, OH

14 Feb 2019

Prime Contract Number: FA8606-19-D-0014

Table of Contents

1.0 Contents

1.0 Introduction

1.1 Background

1.2 Scope

1.3 Reference Documents

2.0 Initial award IDIQ Requirements

3.0 Delivery Order Overview and Requirements

3.1 Representative Items Covered

3.1.1 Representative NAICS Codes Covered

3.2 Product/Service Assessment

3.3 Authorized Customers

3.4 Contract Implementation

3.5 General Information for Delivery Requirements

3.6 Preservation, Packaging and Marking

4.0 Inspection and Acceptance

5.0 Quality Requirements

6.0 Source Restriction Compliance

7.0 Warranty, Return, and Discrepant Orders

8.0 Contractor Management and Oversight

Try-Decide-Buy

SOW

FA8606-19-D-0014

Try-Decide-Buy (TDB) Contract

Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity

1.0 Introduction

The intent of this Statement of Work (SOW) for the Try-Decide-Buy (TDB) Multiple Award

Contract (MAC) Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract is to provide support to authorized customers for all commercial equipment and supplies necessary to perform their missions.

Performance requirements for specific commercial items shall be defined in requirements documents, and SOWs included in each DO. The DOs issued under TDB IDIQ may include all or a portion of the requirements within this SOW. All CDRLs, as applicable, will also be required at the DO level.

In order to meet the challenge of rapidly fielding the latest commercial items and acquiring equipment at competitive rates, the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) Agile

Combat Support Directorate, Human Systems Program Office (AFLCMC/WNU) plans to award a multiple award TDB IDIQ contract in order to streamline the acquisition timeline, re-allocate available funds with cost saving rates. TDB will identify a pool of qualified businesses/contractors that are capable of executing TDB deliveries. DOs will be incrementally released for the specific customer requirements as necessary.

1.1 Background

The primary purpose of the proposed contract vehicle is to provide support to authorized customers for all operational equipment, supplies, and related incidental services necessary to perform their missions. This IDIQ will allow for the rapid acquisition of commercial items and fielding the latest commercial technology.

Users will include Air Force (AF) Active Duty, AF Reserve, Air National Guard, Department of

Defense (DoD) joint warfighters and may include other agencies as well.

1.2 Scope

This document establishes the requirements for the TDB IDIQ contract. The requirements defined herein establish the scope of deliveries and products that may be exercised through specific DOs. The scope of this contract would cover all products, ancillary services and logistical support needs for the AFE career field. Various types of operational equipment may be provided under the proposed contract for users across the DoD. Detailed requirements will be appropriately documented in the SOW for each individual DO.

1.3 Reference Documents

Unless otherwise specified, the following documents and the issue in effect on the date of the contract award form a part of this SOW to the extent specified herein. The intent of this list of reference documents is to provide as complete a list as possible of the documents that may be referenced on individual DOs. Not every document will necessarily be referenced within individual DO SOWs. Individual DOs may have additional reference documents unique to a specific program.

Document # Revision Date Title

DoD Directive

5000.01 20 Nov 07

The Defense Acquisition System

DoD Instruction

5000.02 8 Dec 08

Operation of the Defense Acquisition System

DoD Directive

5230.24 Change 1 18 Aug 95

Distribution Statements on Technical

Documents

DoD Directive

5230.25 Change 1 18 Aug 95

Withholding Unclassified Technical Data from Public Release

DoD Directive

8500.01 E 24 Oct 02

Information Assurance (IA)

DoD Instruction

8500.2 6 Feb 03

Information Assurance (IA) Implementation

DoD Manual 5200.01 Vol 3 21 Mar 12 Information Security Program Regulation

Federal Information

Processing Standards

(FIPS) Publication 199

Feb 04

Standards for Security Categorization of

Federal Information and Information

Systems

EAI-649-1 20 Nov 14 Configuration Management Requirements

For Defense Contracts

MIL-STD-130 N 17 Dec 07 Identification marking of U.S. Military

Property

MIL-STD-882 E 11 May 12 Military Standard, System Safety Program

Requirements

TO 00-35D-54 1 Sep 15 USAF Deficiency Reporting, Investigation, and Resolution

AFI 63-101/20-101 9 May 17 Integrated Life Cycle Management

AFI 63-145 30 Sep 16 Manufacturing and Quality Management

AFPAM 63-128 10 Jul 14 Integrated Life Cycle Management

2.0 Initial award IDIQ Requirements

As a result of a TDB IDIQ award, the Government will fulfill the minimum order guarantee of post-award contract kickoff meeting.

3.0 Delivery Order Overview and Requirements

Section 3 provides an overview of elements that will be addressed in future DOs. The individual DOs (competed under Fair Opportunity Proposal Requests (FOPR) IAW FAR

16.505) SOW, and performance specification will stipulate the requirements and details of the following sections. Each order will be accompanied by a detailed SOW, data requirements, performance specification, and funding. Once orders are competed and placed on contract, the contractor shall execute in accordance with work statements on those orders e.g. program management, administration, financial and technical resources, required materials, and also facilitate and be responsible for the planning, execution, and control to accomplish the tasks and sub-tasks outlined in this SOW. The following paragraphs in this section provide an overview of the deliveries that fall under TDB IDIQ, but are not limited to the following variants.

3.1 Representative Items Covered

Uniforms, Cold Weather Clothing Systems, Visual Augmentation Equipment, Personal

Protective Equipment, Helmets, Body Armor, Tactical Carriers, Individual Equipment, Lighting, Survival Equipment, Air Crew Support Equipment, Communication Equipment, Tactical

Equipment, Load Bearing Equipment, Lethality Support Items, Boots, Gloves, Eye Protection, Egress Equipment, Aerial Insertion Equipment, Search & Rescue Equipment, Personnel

Recovery Equipment, Medical Equipment, Bladder Relief Equipment, Power Management, Hydration, Electronics Test Equipment, Ancillary Services and Testing as applicable.

3.1.1 Representative NAICS Codes Covered

NAICS Code Description

314999** All Other miscellaneous Textile Product Mills

315280 Cut and Sew Apparel Contractors

315990** Apparel Accessories and other Apparel

Manufacturing

316998 All other leather Good and Allied Product

326199 All Other Plastics Product Manufacturing

326299 All Other Rubber Product Manufacturing

333314** Optical Instrument and Lens Manufacturing

334220 Radio and TV broadcasting & Wireless

Communications equipment Manufacturing

334290 Other Communications Equipment

336413 Other Aircraft Parts & Auxiliary Equipment

339113** Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing

This item and NAICS description list is considered a representative sample of the types of items that may be required by Aircrew Performance Branch throughout the duration of the contract.

The list illustrates the types of supplies that have been required by Aircrew Performance Branch in recent years, which the contractor may be required to furnish under a resultant contract.

**NOTE: Identifies the CORE NAICS codes within the scope of the TDB program.

3.2 Product/Service Assessment

Requirements will be reviewed by the government to ensure compliance with the scope of the contract(s). If a requirement is determined to be outside the scope of the contract(s), it will be rejected by the Contracting Officer. Alternate/appropriate means of satisfying the customers’ requirement will be reviewed and provided as appropriate.

Generally, the items procured are commercial products or modified commercial products (IAW

FAR subpart 2.101(b) “Commercial item” Minor modifications of a type not customarily available in the commercial marketplace made to meet Federal Government requirements. Minor modifications means modifications that do not significantly alter the nongovernmental function or essential physical characteristics of an item or component, or change the purpose of a process.

Factors to be considered in determining whether a modification is minor include the value and size of the modification and the comparative value and size of the final product. Dollar values and percentages may be used as guideposts, but are not conclusive evidence that a modification is minor) that are identified by a manufacturer’s part number or by commercial item descriptions.

All items shall conform to the manufacturer’s commercial specifications.

Acceptable alternate items will be permitted under the resultant contract(s) when an item is identified by a manufacturer’s brand name or part number unless the Government expressly states that an alternate is not permitted. To be acceptable the alternate must be equal to the requested item and approved by Aircrew Performance Branch in coordination with the end use.

All specific alternate item descriptions will be addressed within each DO.

3.3 Authorized Customers

The proposed TDB contract will provide support to all accepted DoD customers. Examples of authorized users could range from USAF Major Commands to other Programmatic Offices with relevant requirements (AFGSC HQ A3, USAF Guardian Angel SPO, NAVY PMA 202 etc.).

3.4 Contract Implementation

Offerors are expected to furnish supplies to the customers meeting the required delivery dates specified in each DO. When appropriate offerors are also expected to consider additional factors that will accommodate expedited requirements; such as meeting mission capable orders, urgent and/or emergency orders as well as shipping and handling timelines while maintaining the performance objectives.

3.5 General Information for Delivery Requirements

General Information for all Delivery Requirements: Specific Delivery Requirements shall be specified in each delivery order (DO) Fair Opportunity Proposal Requests (FOPR) based on the customer requirements. The government intends to utilize FAR Part 16 procedures to the maximum extent possible, however retains the right to utilize FAR Part 15 procedures if more appropriate for an individual delivery order. For emergency orders and urgent orders, the shipping containers shall be marked accordingly to indicate it is an emergency delivery or urgent delivery. Offeror’s are also expected to obtain the capability to ship equipment

CONUS/OCONUS. Offeror’s may be expected to export products that require an export license from the U.S. Department of State, Directorate of Defense Trade Controls, in accordance with

International Traffic In Arms (ITAR), Title 22, Code of Federal Regulations.

3.6 Preservation, Packaging and Marking

1. Unless otherwise specified, preservation, packaging, shall be to a degree of protection to preclude damage to containers and/or the contents thereof under normal shipping conditions and handling which conform to normal commercial practices, and applicable carrier regulations involving shipment from the contractor to the receiving location.

Commercial markings that do not interfere with the positioning of required markings on containers do not need to be removed.

2. Material requiring specialized packaging and marking shall be appropriately packaged and marked in accordance with industry and/or military standards; based on the Delivery order (Reference MIL-STD-130 – Identification marking of U.S Military Property).

4.0 Inspection and Acceptance

The point of inspection and acceptance for items supplied under any resulting contract(s) shall be

Destination (defined as customer’s CONUS location, customer’s OCONUS location, or a

CONUS Consolidation Point where applicable). The Government, however, has the right to inspect and test supplies called for by the contract, to the extent practicable, at all places, times, including the place of manufacture, both before and after acceptance.

5.0 Quality Requirements

The Contractor shall ensure all products tendered meet the appropriate recognized industry standards regarding inspection, testing, marking and general quality. Additionally, contractors shall ensure all products delivered to authorized customers comply with the product descriptions and specifications as requested by the customer. Contractors shall ensure adequate quality control procedures are implemented to ensure customer requirements are filled accurately and high-quality material is provided in accordance with the specified order requirements. At minimum, this must include the kind, count, and condition of the material provided.

6.0 Source Restriction Compliance

Contractor shall ensure all products/components provided under this contract are in accordance with the Buy American Act and Berry Amendment, as applicable. Note for this procurement, contractors shall only provide end items that are manufactured or substantially transformed in the

United States or a Qualifying or Designated country, as set forth in FAR 25.003 and DFARS

225.003. Additionally, there are other procurement restrictions set forth in the regulations that may apply to certain specific products. Contractors must be aware of which provision applies at the time they submit their quote and comply with the applicable statute, law, or regulation.

7.0 Warranty, Return, and Discrepant Orders

Contractors must provide at least the same warranty terms, including offers of extended warranties, offered to the public in customary commercial practice for the items acquired under the contract. Also reference FAR 52.212-4.The contractor will accept returns, and if the authorized customer still requires the product(s), replace the product(s) under the following conditions:

A. Incorrect products were shipped;

B. Products were damaged in shipment;

C. Products arrived with concealed shipping damages;

D. Other returns consistent with the Contractor’s normal return policy to include return of excess material ordered by the customer based on a project estimate.

8.0 Contractor Management and Oversight

The Contractor shall establish and maintain oversight procedures, to include an acceptable purchasing system for organizing quotes submitted, processing and handling orders, managing deliveries, tracking performance metrics, and ensuring the timely processing of electronic invoices.