HSTS07-12-R-00058 Badge and Peripheral Equipment Solicitation final823.docx

HSTS07-12-R-00058/Badge and Peripheral Equipment Solicitation

Transportation Security Administration

Badge and Perpheral Equipment

Request for Proposal

RFP No. HSTS07-12-R-00058

August 22, 2012

Transportation Security Administration Office of Acquisition 200 West Parkway Drive Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234

Offeror to complete blocks 12, 17, 23, 24, & 30

August 22, 2012

HSTS07-12-R-00058

7. FOR SOLICITATION

A. NAME

Alisha Willis B. TELEPHONE (No Collect Calls) 609-813-3367

8. OFFER DUE DATE/

LOCAL TIME (EST)

September 13, 2012, 11a.m. EST

DESTINATION UNLESS

12. DISCOUNT TERMS

SEE SCHEDULE

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

OFFICE OF ACQUISITION – FAMS Contracts & Procurement Division

200 WEST PARKWAY DRIVE - SUITE 300

EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP, NEW JERSEY 08234

FACILITY

TO BE SPECIFIED ON INDIVIDUAL ORDERS

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ITEM NO,

20.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

21.

QUANTITY

22.

UNIT

23.

UNIT PRICE

24.

AMOUNT

Five Year Firm Fixed-Price, Indefinite-Delivery-Indefinite-Quantity-Type Contract in accordance with Sections B & C

(Attach Continuation Sheet as Necessary)

X a. SOLICITATIONS INCORPORATE BY REFERENCE AND ARE ATTACHED. ADDENDA ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED.

27b. CONTRACTS/PURCHASE ORDERS INCORPORATE BY REFERENCE IS ATTACHED. ADDENDA ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED.

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AWARD OF CONTRACT: REFERENCE OFFER DATED . YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION (BLOCK 5), INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE SET FORTH HEREIN, IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

SECTION A - SOLICITATION FORM

The Government contemplates the award of a Fixed Price, Indefinite-Delivery-Indefinite-Quantity (FFP/IDIQ) type contract for the supplies described in Section C of this solicitation. Orders will be placed under this contract via a contract modification and/or delivery order signed by the Contracting Officer. Any quantities not ordered under a line item will be rolled over and available for the following out years.

SECTION B – SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICE / COST

B.1 – Supplies/Services Pricing Schedule (includes FOB Destination charge)

B.2- Contract Line Items

TSA BADGING REQUIREMENTS

CLIN

DESCRIPTION

ESTIMATED

MAX

QTY

UNIT

PRICE

EXTENDED

PRICE

Estimated Period Of Performance:

September 30, 2012 – September 29, 2017

Year 1

Total Price For Year 1:

Year 2

Total Price For Year 2:

Year 3

Total Price For Year 3:

Year 4

Total Price For Year 4:

Year 5

Total Price For Year 5:

Contract Total All Years:

B.2 – MINIMUM CONTRACT AMOUNT/MAXIMUM QUANTITY

The following minimum and maximum ordering obligations are anticipated for contract award under this solicitation/contract:

Minimum Ordering Obligation: $2,500.00 Maximum Ordering Obligation: $2,500,000.00

The government has no obligation to issue delivery orders (DO) to the contractor beyond the minimum ordering obligation specified above. The minimum ordering obligation may be met through any combination of Delivery Orders during the base year of this contract.

The terms, conditions, clauses and provisions contained in this solicitation/contract shall be applicable to the contract and DOs issued under this contract, unless otherwise specified by an individual DO. The terms and conditions provided within this document are intended to cover the various situations, which may occur during performance. Other terms and conditions may be specified in a DO that is applicable only to that particular DO, depending on the circumstances.

SECTION C- DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/WORK STATEMENT

TSA OFFICE OF SECURITY LAW ENFORCEMENT BADGES AND CASES

1. OVERVIEW

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) issues law enforcement badges and credentials to personnel having law enforcement or regulatory duties. TSA needs contractor support in manufacturing Law Enforcement and Tactical Badges and badge cases or holders. All badges are to be manufactured in the United States of America.

2. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

The contractor shall be responsible for producing law enforcement badges that meet the specifications detailed in this Statement of Work.

2.1 TSA LAW ENFORCEMENT - FAMS

2.1.1 POCKET BADGES - FAMS

a. Design and Construction: The overall design shall consist of a minimum of three pieces and shall be in conformance with the approved technical renderings provided by TSA. The shield shall be shaped with a surmounted eagle with head lowered over the initials: “US”; the DHS Seal surrounded by the words “Transportation Security Administration” shall be centered on the shield; a ribbon panel containing the rank/title of the bearer shall be centered immediately below the DHS/TSA Seal. The titles on the ribbon panels will vary; i.e., “Federal Air Marshal,” “Transportation Security Administration,” or other title TBD. There shall be no additional cost associated with the TBD ribbon titles. An additional ribbon panel shall be centered above the DHS/TSA seal on some shields and will vary in titles such as, but not limited to, “Director,” “Deputy Director,” “Retired,” et. al. A smooth surface at the bottom tip of the badge will be sized to accommodate a five (5) digit engraved number.

The height of the Pocket Badge - FAMS shall be 2.54” and 1.81” at its widest point. This badge will be domed.

The badge back shall be constructed of 12-gauge metal with a thickness of .080”. The DHS/TSA Seal and bottom ribbon shall be constructed of 16-gauge metal with a thickness of .050”. The gold metal shall consist of 88.5% copper, 2.0% tin, 9.5% zinc, shall have a machine ability rating of 30, a tensile strength of 45-92 ksi, and a yield strength of 18-76 ksi.

All badge components shall be die struck, uniformly domed where applicable, and without extraneous tool marks. All detail shall be sharp, well defined, free from flashing, and burrs. All edges shall be smooth, uniform, and without excess material. The badge back shall be solid and a shell back type will not be acceptable.

The contractor shall be responsible for affixing ribbons and Seal onto each badge by suitable means to allow for adequate adhesion to withstand normal wear and tear.

The Pocket Badge - FAMS attachment shall be wallet-clip of spring steel or nickel. This attachment shall be fixed to the reverse side of the badges using a silver solder with at least 24% silver content and a melting point of approximately 1250 to 1400 degrees Fahrenheit. A minimum of 40% coverage of the silver solder shall be applied to ensure bonding the clip to the domed shape of the badge.

b. Lettering and Numerals: The letters contained on the rank ribbon shall be block font. During production, various rank/title ribbons may be required and will be defined. The numbers on the bottom panel shall also be block font. The “US” and all lettering on the DHS/TSA Seal shall be in conformance with the technical renderings. All lettering and numerals shall be clean cut, distinct, equally spaced, and in absolute alignment.

c. Enamel: Hard fired cloisonné jewelers enamel shall be used to fill all letters and any numerals. The enamel must fill all areas and must be flush with the metal. Holes, pitting, imperfections, or plastic enamel are not acceptable. The enamel color for the rank ribbon and number panel shall be royal blue or number 1693 as supplied by Thompson Enamel or equal material. The DHS/TSA Seal colors shall be consistent with the technical artwork. The letters on the DHS/TSA Seal should be in gold on a royal blue or number 1693 as supplied by Thompson Enamel or equal material background.

d. Plating, Finish, & Metal Color: The badge shall not be plated. All badges shall be a homogeneous gold and the same metal color shall permeate throughout the badge material. The front finish on the badge shall be highly polished and the badge back surface shall be completed with a scratch or satin finish. All badges are to be coated with baked clear thermal acrylic of at least 1.5 mils thick. The acrylic coating must not change color with age, must be chemical resistant, abrasive resistant, and have durable qualities to protect the badge from environmental elements. The hardness of the acrylic surface must be at least six (6) on the hardness scale. No air-dried lacquers will be allowed.

e. Badge Back Data: The manufacturer shall stamp or engrave the firm name or identifying mark, a month and year code, and made in the USA, on the back of all badges. The same date code will be used on an entire lot of badges regardless of whether or not the production process extends into another year. When specified, badges will be engraved with the badge number on the reverse of the badge. This engraved number will not require enamel filling.

f. Security Feature: Manufacturers shall provide a security feature as directed by the government on each badge that will make it very difficult to reproduce, but easy to verify its validity.

g. Environmental Testing: The manufacturer’s product shall withstand normal wear and tear without breaking, cracking, chipping, discoloring, or being bent, marred, or dented.

2.1.2 TACTICAL BADGES - FAMS

The Tactical Badge - FAMS shall consist of all the specifications required for the Pocket Badge - FAMS with the exception of the following:

In addition, the smooth surface on the Tactical Badge – FAMS should be sized to accommodate an engraved letter “T” centered below the five (5) digits engraved number.

The height of the TSA Tactical Badge shall be 3.00” and 2.10” at its widest point. This badge will be domed.

2.1.3 LEATHER GEAR

a. Leather Commission Book Civilian (holds credentials only – no badge): The ID case shall be a double ID case made of fine grain black leather. The window section shall be leather framed to hold the ID’s and sewn to the back. All parts shall be glued in place before sewing. The case shall be 7 1/8" x 4 3/4" in the open position and shall hold 2 ID’s up to 2 3/4" x 4 3/8" with a window opening of 2 5/16” x 4”. Material shall be: Leather - Black 3-4 oz. top grain cowhide; Window - .007 mil clear rigid vinyl; Thread - #46 nylon.

b. Leather Commission Book Law Enforcement (holds credentials and Pocket Badge - FAMS): The badge case shall be a double ID badge case made of fine grain black leather. The badge section shall be recessed to the precise shape of the badge and have a sewn in insert behind the badge section to create a pocket and prevent the clip on the badge from protruding out the back of the case. Black suede material to be sewn on the back of the double ID section to protect the badge. The badge shall be attached to an insert that has a slot for the clip. The window section shall be leather framed to hold the ID’s and sewn to black suede and sueded material. There shall be a suede divider sewn over the left window to prevent the windows from scratching. The case shall be 7 1/8" x 4 3/4" in the open position and shall hold 2 ID’s up to 2 3/4" x 4 3/8" with a window opening of 2 5/16” x 4”. Material: Leather - Black 3-4 oz. top grain cowhide; Badge Section - 3mm Robus; Pocket – Unilex; Badge Insert - 1.6mm Robus; Window - .007 mil clear rigid vinyl; Thread - #46 nylon thread.

c. Leather Belt Badge Holder w/Neck Chain: This item will be used to hold the Tactical Badge - FAMS in a leather belt holder. The overall construction of the holder shall be in the shape of the badge silhouette, no more than 4.50” at its highest point and no more than 3” at its widest point with no more than .25” of leather constituting the outside border. The thickness of the badge holder shall be 5/16” to 3/8”. They shall consist of three layers of full grain cowhide. The top layer shall be cut from 9 to 10 ounce cowhide and shall have the silhouette of the badge cut from the center of the overall silhouette. The second layer, 6 to 7 ounce leather, shall have slots for the clip portion of the badge to hold it in place. The third or back piece of leather shall also be 6 to 7 ounce leather, which shall have affixed a stainless steel belt clip. The holder shall accommodate a neck chain. The three pieces of cowhide leather shall be glued around the edges and sewn together using a polyester thread, a #300 top thread and a #270 bottom thread. The badge holder shall be dipped into a black professional oil dye to insure even and deep coverage. Then an acrylic topcoat shall be added for further protection of the leather.

2.1.4 PACKAGING - FAMS

a. Pocket and Tactical Badges - FAMS shall be packaged together in numbered sets; e.g., Pocket Badge – FAMS 001 shall be packaged with Tactical Badge – FAMS 001. Pocket Badge – FAMS shall be inserted into leather commission book. Tactical Badge – FAMS shall be inserted into leather belt badge holder w/neck chain.

b. Leather Commission Book Law Enforcement (w/Badge) inserted and tactical badge holders with badge inserted shall be packaged together in a zip lock plastic bag and include a card that outlines warranty & leather care information and will not exceed 50 per box. The government may order leather commission books without badges. The outside of the box is not to state the contents. Boxes shall be double wall construction.

c. Leather Commission Book Civilian (w/o Badge) shall be packaged in packs of 10. 100 per box.

2.2. TSA LAW ENFORCEMENT – OFFICE OF SECURITY

2.2.1 POCKET BADGES – OFFICE OF SECURITY

a. Design and Construction: The overall design shall consist of a minimum of four pieces and must conform to the approved technical renderings provided by TSA. The shield shall be shaped with a surmounted eagle with head raised over the wings over the initials “US”. The Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Seal shall be centered on the shield. Around the seal, the badge shall read “U.S. Department of Homeland Security”. The DHS seal perimeter shall be surrounded by a twisted rope embellishment.

Badges shall have two ribbon panels. One, located beneath the DHS seal, shall read “Transportation Security Administration”. The other, located above the DHS seal, shall identify the title or rank of the badge holder. When ordering badges, TSA shall specify the title that is to be in this ribbon panel. There shall be no additional cost associated with the TBD ribbon titles.

A smooth surface at the bottom tip of the badge shall be sized to accommodate a five (5) digit engraved number.

The height of the badge shall be 2.50.” At its widest point, the badge shall be 1 13/16.” The badge shall be flat.

The badge back shall be constructed of 12-gauge metal with a thickness of .080”. The DHS Seal and bottom ribbon shall be constructed of 16-gauge metal with a thickness of .050”. The gold metal shall (i) consist of 88.5% copper, 2.0% tin, and 9.5% zinc; and (ii) have a machine ability rating of 30, a tensile strength of 45-92 ksi, and a yield strength of 18–76 ksi.

All badge components shall be die struck, uniformly domed where applicable, and without extraneous tool marks. All detail shall be sharp, well defined, and free from flashing and burrs. All edges shall be smooth, uniform, and without excess material. The badge back shall be solid. A shell back type badge is not acceptable.

The contractor shall be responsible for affixing the DHS Seal onto each badge by suitable means to allow for adequate adhesion to withstand normal wear and tear.

Two types of attachments shall be used for the Pocket Badge – Office of Security. The standard badge type shall be wallet clip. First Alternate attachment types ordered under this contract may require joint, pin, and catch, consisting of a shepherd’s crook pin (2 ½ in length and .072” in diameter), a large roller type catch, and a joint with an escutcheon pin. The escutcheon pin shall be solid brass and all other attachments shall be made of nickel. The second alternate may require two (2) posts with screws. These attachments shall be fixed to the reverse side of the badges using a silver solder with at least 24% silver content and a melting point of approximately 1250 to 1400 degrees Fahrenheit.

b. Lettering and Numerals: The letters contained on the title/rank ribbon shall be block font. During production, various rank/title ribbons may be required and will be defined. The numbers on the bottom panel shall also be block font. The “US” and all lettering on the DHS Seal shall be in conformance with the technical renderings. All lettering and numerals shall be clean cut, distinct, equally spaced, and in absolute alignment.

c. Enamel: Hard-fired cloisonné jewelers enamel shall be used to fill all letters and any numerals. The enamel shall fill all areas and shall be flush with the metal. Holes, pitting, imperfections, or plastic enamel are not acceptable. The enamel color for the title/rank ribbon and number panel shall be royal blue or number 1693 as supplied by Thompson Enamel or equal material. The DHS logo colors shall be consistent with the technical renderings. The letters on the DHS logo shall be in gold.

d. Plating, Finish, and Metal Color: The badge shall not be plated. All badges shall be a homogeneous gold and the same metal color shall permeate throughout the badge material. The front finish on the badge shall be highly polished and the badge back surface shall be completed with a scratch or satin finish. All badges are to be coated with a baked clear thermal acrylic of at least 1.5 mils thick. The acrylic coating shall not change color with age, shall be chemical resistant, abrasive resistant, and have durable qualities to protect the badge from environmental elements. The hardness of the acrylic surface shall be at least six (6) on the hardness scale. Air-dried lacquers are not acceptable.

e. Badge Back Data: The manufacturer shall stamp or engrave the firm name or identifying mark, a month and year code, and made in the U.S.A., on the back of all badges. The same date code will be used on an entire lot of badges regardless of whether or not the production process extends to another year. When specified, badges will be engraved with the badge number on the reverse side of the badge. This engraved number does not require enamel filling.

f. Security Feature: Manufacturers shall provide a security feature as directed by the government on each badge that shall make it very difficult to reproduce, but easy to verify its validity.

g. Environmental Testing: The manufacturer’s product shall withstand normal wear and tear without breaking, cracking, chipping, discoloring, or being bent, marred, or dented.

2.2.2 TACTICAL BADGES – OFFICE OF SECURITY

The Tactical Badges – Office of Security shall consist of all the specifications required for the Pocket Badges – Office of Security with the exception of the following:

The smooth surface on the Tactical Badge – Office of Security shall be sized to accommodate an engraved letter “T” centered below the five (5) digit engraved number.

The height of the Tactical Badge – Office of Security shall be 3.00” and 2.10” at its widest point. This badge will be domed.

2.2.3 MINI BADGES – OFFICE OF SECURITY

The Mini Badge – Office of Security shall consist of all the specifications required for the Pocket Badges – Office of Security with the exception of the following:

The height of the TSA Tactical Badge shall be 1 7/8” and 1.25” at its widest point. This badge will be flat.

2.2.4 LEATHER GEAR

a. Leather Commission Book Law Enforcement: (holds credentials and Pocket Badge) Cases shall be made of top quality leather (3 to 3.5 ounce black cowhide). When opened, the cases shall be 6 7/8” x 4 ¾.” When closed, the dimensions shall be 3 3/8” x 4 ¾.”

When opened, one side of each case shall have a clear, vinyl window pocket for displaying credentials.

On the other side of each opened case, there shall be a badge cutout that is cut to the exact shape of the TSA law enforcement badge. This side shall also have an insert that allows a badge with a wallet clip to be secured to the insert. There shall also be room behind the insert for a small pocket.

The case shall contain a middle section with protective suede or leather on the “badge” side. The other side shall contain a clear, vinyl window pocket for displaying credentials. When the case is closed, the front of this window shall be against the suede flap that covers the other credential window. Both windowed display pockets shall accommodate a credential that is 4 ¼” x 2 ½.” The windows shall be made of clear, rigid vinyl.

The case shall be designed so that there is a pocket to the left of the badge side of the case.

All parts are to be glued in place before being sewn with a strong, durable nylon or polyester thread designed for use with high quality leather goods. All cases shall be black in color with the edges dyed with a permanent black dye.

b. Leather Belt Badge Holder: This item shall be designed to hold a badge that is 3” high x 2.10” at its widest point. The badge is domed. The overall construction of the holder shall be in the shape of the badge silhouette. The holder shall be no more than 4.5” at its highest point, no more than 3” at its widest point, and no more than a ¼” of leather constituting the outside border. The thickness of the badge holder shall be 5/16” - 3/8”. The holder shall consist of three layers of full grain cowhide. The top layer shall be cut from 9 - 10 ounce cowhide and shall have the silhouette of the badge cut from the center of the overall silhouette. The second layer, 6 - 7 ounce leather, shall have slots for the pin portion of the badge to hold it in place. The third or back piece of leather shall also be 6 - 7 ounce leather, which shall be glued around the edges and sewn together using a polyester thread, a #300 top thread and a #270 bottom thread.

c. Leather strap holder for Mini Badge: The leather strap shall be of durable snap together high quality leather able to securely accommodate Mini Badge – Office of Security. It shall have two holes for the post attachments of the mini badge to allow the badge to be securely affixed to the leather strap. The strap shall have a heavy duty snap fitted on the ends to allow the strap to be securely attached to the dog’s collar keeping the badge facing out.

2.3. FEDERAL FLIGHT DECK OFFICER (FFDO) TSA LAW ENFORCEMENT BADGES

2.3.1 POCKET BADGES - FFDO

a. Design and Construction: The overall design shall consist of a minimum of four pieces and must conform to the approved technical renderings provided by TSA. The shield shall be shaped with a surmounted eagle with head raised over the wings over the initials “US”. The Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Seal shall be centered on the shield. Around the seal, the badge shall read “U.S. Department of Homeland Security”. The DHS seal perimeter shall be surrounded by a twisted rope embellishment.

Pocket Badges – FFDO shall have two ribbon panels. One, located beneath the DHS seal, shall read “Transportation Security Administration”. The other, located above the DHS seal, shall read “F F D O” in capital letters.

A smooth surface at the bottom tip of the badge shall be sized to accommodate a six (6) digit engraved number.

The height of the badge shall be “2.50” and at its widest point, the badge shall be 1 13/16.” The badge shall be flat and fit securely inside the badge and credential case.

The badge back shall be constructed of 12-gauge metal with a thickness of .080”. The DHS Seal and bottom ribbon shall be constructed of 16-gauge metal with a thickness of .050”. The gold metal shall (i) consist of 88.5% copper, 2.0% tin, and 9.5% zinc; and (ii) have a machine ability rating of 30, a tensile strength of 45-92 ksi, and a yield strength of 18–76 ksi.

All badge components shall be die struck, uniformly domed where applicable, and without extraneous tool marks. All detail shall be sharp, well defined, and free from flashing and burrs. All edges shall be smooth, uniform, and without excess material. The badge back shall be solid. A shell back type badge is not acceptable.

The contractor shall be responsible for affixing the DHS Seal onto each badge by suitable means to allow for adequate adhesion to withstand normal wear and tear.

One type of attachment shall be used for the badges. The standard badge type shall be posts and screws. These attachments shall be fixed to the reverse side of the badges using a silver solder with at least 24% silver content and a melting point of approximately 1250 to 1400 degrees Fahrenheit.

b. Lettering and Numerals: The letters contained on the title/rank ribbon shall be block font. The numbers on the bottom panel shall also be block font. The “US” and all lettering on the DHS Seal shall be in conformance with the technical renderings. All lettering and numerals shall be clean cut, distinct, equally spaced, and in absolute alignment.

c. Enamel: Hard-fired cloisonné jeweler’s enamel shall be used to fill all letters and any numerals. The enamel shall fill all areas and be flush with the metal. Holes, pitting, imperfections, or plastic enamel are not acceptable. The enamel color of the ribbon and number panel shall be royal blue or number 1693 as supplied by Thompson Enamel or equal material. The DHS logo colors shall be consistent with the technical renderings. The letters on the DHS logo should be in gold on a white background.

d. Plating, Finish, and Metal Color: The badge shall not be plated. All badges shall be a homogeneous gold and the same metal color shall permeate throughout the badge material. The front finish on the badge shall be highly polished and the badge back surface shall be completed with a scratch or satin finish. All badges shall be coated with a baked clear thermal acrylic of at least 1.5 mils thick. The acrylic coating shall not change color with age, shall be chemical resistant, abrasive resistant, and have durable qualities to protect the badge from environmental elements. The hardness of the acrylic surface shall be at least six (6) on the hardness scale. Air-dried lacquers are not acceptable.

e. Badge Back Data: The manufacturer shall stamp or engrave the firm name or identifying mark, a month and year code, and made in the U.S.A., on the back of all badges. The same date code will be used on an entire lot of badges regardless of whether or not the production process extends to another year. When specified, badges will be engraved with the badge number on the reverse side of the badge. This engraved number does not require enamel filling.

f. Security Feature: Manufacturers shall provide a security feature as directed by the government on each badge that shall make it very difficult to reproduce, but easy to verify its validity.

h. Environmental Testing: The manufacturer’s product shall withstand normal wear and tear without breaking, cracking, chipping, discoloring, or being bent, marred, or dented.

2.3.2 LEATHER GEAR

Cases shall be made of top quality leather (3 to 3.5 ounce black cowhide). When opened, the cases shall be 6 7/8” x 4 ¾.” When closed, the dimensions shall be 3 3/8” x 4 ¾.”

The case will be tri-fold with protective suede or similar material to protect each section of the case.

On the back inside panel of each opened case, there shall be a badge cutout that is cut to the exact shape of the Pocket Badge - FFDO. This side shall also have an insert that allows a badge with a wallet clip to be secured to the insert. There shall also be room behind the insert for a small pocket. The case shall be designed so that there is a pocket to the left of the badge side of the case.

The case shall contain a middle section with protective suede or leather on the “badge” side. The other side (front panel) shall contain a clear, vinyl window pocket for displaying credentials. When the case is closed, the front of this window shall be against the suede flap that covers the other credential window. Both windowed display pockets must accommodate a credential that is 4 ¼” x 2 ½.” The windows shall be made of clear, rigid vinyl.

All parts shall be glued in place before being sewn with a strong, durable nylon or polyester thread designed for use with high quality leather goods. All cases shall be black in color with the edges dyed with a permanent black dye.

2.4. TRANSPORTATION SECURITY OFFICER (TSO) BADGES

2.4.1 TACTICAL BADGES - TSO

a. Design and Construction: The overall design shall consist of a minimum of four pieces and shall be in conformance with the approved technical renderings provided by TSA. The shield shall be shaped with a surmounted eagle with head raised over wings over the initials: “US”; the DHS/TSA Seal surrounded by the words “Transportation Security Administration” shall be centered on the shield; a ribbon panel containing the words “Transportation Security Administration” shall be centered immediately below the DHS/TSA Seal. A ribbon panel shall be centered above the DHS/TSA seal and will contain the rank/word “OFFICER”. A smooth surface at the bottom tip of the badge shall be sized to accommodate a six (6) digit engraved number. In addition, the smooth surface on the TSO Tactical Badge shall be sized to accommodate an engraved letter “T” centered below the six (6) digits engraved number. The engraving may include alpha and/or numeric characters at the discretion of TSA.

The height of the TSO Tactical Badge shall be 3.00” and 2.10” at its widest point. This badge shall be domed

The badge back shall be constructed of 12-gauge metal with a thickness of .080”. The DHS/TSA Seal and bottom ribbon shall be constructed of 16-gauge metal with a thickness of .050”. The gold metal shall consist of 88.5% copper, 2.0% tin, 9.5% zinc, shall have a machine ability rating of 30, a tensile strength of 45-92 ksi, and a yield strength of 18-76 ksi.

All badge components shall be die struck, uniformly domed where applicable, and without extraneous tool marks. All detail shall be sharp, well defined, free from flashing, and burrs. All edges shall be smooth, uniform, and without excess material. The badge back shall be solid and a shell back type will not be acceptable.

The contractor shall be responsible for affixing the DHS/TSA Seal onto each badge by suitable means to allow for adequate adhesion to withstand normal wear and tear.

The TSO badge attachment shall require joint, pin, and catch, consisting of a shepherd’s crook pin (2.5 in length and .072” in diameter), a large roller type catch, and a joint with an escutcheon pin. The escutcheon pin shall be solid brass and all other attachments shall be made of nickel. These attachments shall be fixed to the reverse side of the badges using a silver solder with at least 24% silver content and a melting point of approximately 1250 to 1400 degrees Fahrenheit. A minimum of 40% coverage of the silver solder shall be applied to ensure bonding the clip to the domed shape of the badge.

b. Lettering and Numerals: The letters contained on the rank ribbon shall be block font. During production, various rank/title ribbons may be required and will be defined. There shall be no additional cost associated with the TBD ribbon titles. The numbers on the bottom panel shall also be block font. The “US” and all lettering on the DHS/TSA Seal shall be in conformance with the technical renderings. All lettering and numerals shall be clean cut, distinct, equally spaced, and in absolute alignment.

c. Enamel: Hard fired cloisonné jewelers enamel shall be used to fill all letters and any numerals. The enamel shall fill all areas and be flush with the metal. Holes, pitting, imperfections, or plastic enamel are not acceptable. The enamel color for the rank ribbon and number panel shall be royal blue or number 1693 as supplied by Thompson Enamel or equal material. The DHS/TSA Seal colors shall be consistent with the technical artwork. The letters on the DHS/TSA Seal shall be in gold on a royal blue or number 1693 as supplied by Thompson Enamel or equal material background.

d. Plating, Finish, & Metal Color: The badge shall not be plated. All badges shall be a homogeneous gold and the same metal color shall permeate throughout the badge material. The front finish on the badge shall be highly polished and the badge back surface shall be completed with a scratch or stain resistant finish. All badges shall be coated with baked clear thermal acrylic of at least 1.5 mils thick. The acrylic coating shall not change color with age, shall be chemical resistant, abrasive resistant, and have durable qualities to protect the badge from environmental elements. The hardness of the acrylic surface shall be at least six (6) on the hardness scale. No air-dried lacquers will be allowed.

e. Badge Back Data: The manufacturer shall stamp or engrave the firm name or identifying mark, a month and year code, and made in the USA, on the back of all badges. The same date code shall be used on an entire lot of badges regardless of whether or not the production process extends into another year. When specified, badges shall be engraved with the badge number on the reverse of the badge. This engraved number shall not require enamel filling.

f. Badge Numbering. The government shall provide the contractor with the first, or starting, number of the numbers to be engraved on each set of badges ordered under this contract as specified in each delivery order.

g. Security Feature: Manufacturers shall provide a security feature on each badge that shall make it very difficult to reproduce, but easy to verify its validity.

i. Environmental Testing: The manufacturer’s product shall withstand normal wear and tear without breaking, cracking, chipping, discoloring, or being bent, marred, or dented.

h. Packaging of TSO Badges: Each badge shall be packaged in an individual plastic bag. Each bag shall contain a badge and a card that outlines the warranty and badge care information. Badges shall be boxed in groups of 50 or 100 units. Orders for quantities of less than 50 shall be contained in a single box. Orders for quantities that contain an odd lot shall be packaged in groups of 50 or 100 with the remaining odd lot contained in a single box. The contractor shall provide boxes and packaging which adequately protects the badges during shipping. The range of badge numbers enclosed in each box shall be noted on the packing slip inside the box. The outside of the box is not to state the contents.

2.5. GOVERNMENT CONTROLS

a. Badge Numbering: The government shall provide the contractor with the first, or starting, number of the numbers to be engraved on each set of badges ordered under this contract as specified in each delivery order.

b. Die Ownership: The dies used to manufacture the badges are the property of the TSA. TSA will take custody of the dies when it determines that the manufacturer no longer needs the dies for production orders, warranty replacements, and routine die and pattern maintenance.

c. Dies cannot be used to manufacture badges for any other purpose than as detailed in this statement of work. Any exceptions will be specifically coordinated with the vendor by the Contracting Officer.

2.6. SHIPPING NOTIFICATION

The contractor shall notify the receiving addressee and COTR of all shipments to include tracking number(s) at the time of shipping. Shipping shall be by traceable means FOB Destination.

The ship-to address(es) will be shown on each delivery order.

Contact information for each delivery site will be shown on each delivery order.

2.6.1 DELIVERY CAPABILITIES:

The contractor shall be capable of fulfilling a delivery for the minimum quantity of 1,000 badges (and leather gear where required) within 30 days after issuance of delivery orders.

2.7. QUALITY CONTROL

Any commercial warranty provided by the contractor shall be in effect for the Government. The Government expects that there will be no detachment of safety catches, joints, posts, panels, and seals or the discoloration of the badge or cloisonné enamels on the badges used under normal conditions for Law Enforcement. The contractor shall provide at no-cost to the Government a replacement for all badges, cases, and holders that are ordered under this contract and found defective.

2.8 DESTROYED TSO BADGES

The contractor shall destroy Tactical Badges – TSO no longer fit for use as determined by the COTR. The badge will be cut into not less than three (3) pieces and the bottom portion containing the badge number will be sent to the COTR. TSA will provide prepaid shipping labels for use by the contractor for this purpose.

SECTION D – PACKAGING AND MARKING:

SHIPPING

The delivery and shipping is as follows: Atlantic City, NJ. A complete shipping address shall be provided to the successful offeror upon issuance of award.

Delivery shall be in accordance with FAR 52.247-34, FOB Destination.

In the event the Government requires delivery to a location not spelled out in the basic contract, the Contracting Officer and Contractor may negotiate a separate line delivery cost, if warranted.

SECTION E - INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE:

E.1 INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

The contractor is subject to the Inspection and Acceptance provisions within FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions – Commercial Items (Oct 2003) (February 2007) paragraph (a) Inspection/Acceptance. See Section I-52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions – Commercial Items.

SECTION F – DELIVERY OR PERFORMANCE:

F.1 DELIVERY REQUIREMENTS

All supplies/services ordered under this contract shall be shipped F.O.B. Destination as specified on each Delivery Order.

The resultant contract will be a five year Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract. All delivery schedules will be identified on each individual task order.

F.2 DELIVERY SCHEDULE:

The Government requires a delivery for the minimum quantity of 1,000 badges (and leather gear where required) within 30 days after issuance of delivery orders. The specific delivery requirements of each order will be specified on each delivery order. See Attachment 2: Delivery Schedule.

F.3 52.216-18 ORDERING (OCT 1995)

(a) Any supplies and services to be furnished under this contract shall be ordered by issuance of Delivery Orders by the individuals or activities designated in the Schedule. Such orders may be issued from

TBD through TBD YEAR ONE TBD through TBD YEAR TWO TBD through TBD YEAR THREE TBD through TBD YEAR FOUR TBD through TBD YEAR FIVE

(b) All Delivery Orders are subject to the terms and conditions of this contract. In the event of conflict between a Delivery Order and this contract, the contract shall control.

(c) If mailed, a Delivery Order is considered “issued” when the Government deposits the order in the mail. Orders may be issued orally, by facsimile, or by electronic commerce methods only if authorized in the Schedule.

(End of clause)

F.4 FAR 52. 211-17- DELIVERY OF EXCESS QUANTITIES (SEP 1989)

The Contractor is responsible for the delivery of each item quantity within allowable variations, if any. If the Contractor delivers and the Government receives quantities of any item in excess of the quantity called for (after considering any allowable variation in quantity), such excess quantities will be treated as being delivered for the convenience of the Contractor. The Government may retain such excess quantities up to $250 in value without compensating the Contractor therefor, and the Contractor waives all right, title, or interests therein. Quantities in excess of $250 will, at the option of the Government, either be returned at the Contractor’s expense or retained and paid for by the Government at the contract unit price.

F.5 FAR 52. 242-15 STOP-WORK ORDER (AUG 1989)

(a) The Contracting Officer may, at any time, by written order to the Contractor, require the Contractor to stop all, or any part, of the work called for by this contract for a period of 90 days after the order is delivered to the Contractor, and for any further period to which the parties may agree. The order shall be specifically identified as a stop-work order issued under this clause. Upon receipt of the order, the Contractor shall immediately comply with its terms and take all reasonable steps to minimize the incurrence of costs allocable to the work covered by the order during the period of work stoppage. Within a period of 90 days after a stop-work is delivered to the Contractor, or within any extension of that period to which the parties shall have agreed, the Contracting Officer shall either --

(1) Cancel the stop-work order; or

(2) Terminate the work covered by the order as provided in the Default, or the Termination for Convenience of the Government, clause of this contract.

(b) If a stop-work order issued under this clause is canceled or the period of the order or any extension thereof expires, the Contractor shall resume work. The Contracting Officer shall make an equitable adjustment in the delivery schedule or contract price, or both, and the contract shall be modified, in writing, accordingly, if --

(1) The stop-work order results in an increase in the time required for, or in the Contractor’s cost properly allocable to, the performance of any part of this contract; and

(2) The Contractor asserts its right to the adjustment within 30 days after the end of the period of work stoppage; provided, that, if the Contracting Officer decides the facts justify the action, the Contracting Officer may receive and act upon the claim submitted at any time before final payment under this contract.

(c) If a stop-work order is not canceled and the work covered by the order is terminated for the convenience of the Government, the Contracting Officer shall allow reasonable costs resulting from the stop-work order in arriving at the termination settlement.

(d) If a stop-work order is not canceled and the work covered by the order is terminated for default, the Contracting Officer shall allow, by equitable adjustment or otherwise, reasonable costs resulting from the stop-work order.

F.6 FAR 52. 242-17 GOVERNEMENT DELAY OF WORK (APR 1984))

(a) If the performance of all or any part of the work of this contract is delayed or interrupted

(1) by an act of the Contracting Officer in the administration of this contract that is not expressly or impliedly authorized by this contract, or

(2) by a failure of the Contracting Officer to act within the time specified in this contract, or within a reasonable time if not specified, an adjustment (excluding profit) shall be made for any increase in the cost of performance of this contract caused by the delay or interruption and the contract shall be modified in writing accordingly.

Adjustment shall also be made in the delivery or performance dates and any other contractual term or condition affected by the delay or interruption. However, no adjustment shall be made under this clause for any delay or interruption to the extent that performance would have been delayed or interrupted by any other cause, including the fault or negligence of the Contractor, or for which an adjustment is provided or excluded under any other term or condition of this contract.

(b) A claim under this clause shall not be allowed --

(1) For any costs incurred more than 20 days before the Contractor shall have notified the Contracting Officer in writing of the act or failure to act involved; and

(2) Unless the claim, in an amount stated, is asserted in writing as soon as practicable after the termination of the delay or interruption, but not later than the day of final payment under the contract.

(End of Clause)

SECTION G – CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

G.1 CONTRACTING AND ADMINISTRATION AUTHORITY

(a) The Contracting Officer is the only person authorized to approve changes or modify any of the requirements under this contract unless otherwise authorized in a modification to the base contract and/or Delivery Orders issued under the base contract. In the event the Contractor effects any such change at the direction of any person other than the Contracting Officer, the change will be considered to have been made without authority, and no adjustment will be made in the contract price to cover any increase in costs incurred as a result thereof.

(b) The Contractor shall submit requests for modification of this contract to:

Alisha M. Willis Contracts & Procurement Division 200 West Parkway Drive - Suite 300 Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234

(c) Contractual problems of any nature should be handled as soon as possible, and according to applicable public laws and regulations (e.g., Federal Acquisition Regulation). The problem resolution escalation sequence for this contract should be as follows: 1) initial point of contact for problem resolution should be the individual requesting or receiving the service, 2) then the Contracting Officer that placed the order, ultimately, the Contracting Officer for the Contract its self is authorized to formally resolve the problem.

(d) Requests for information on matters related to this contract, such as explanation of terms and contract interpretation, shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer.

(e) The Contracting Officer at each authorized using activity has the following authority and responsibility under this contract:

(1) Issue Delivery Orders.

(2) Complete any and all administrative contractual actions with the Contractor concerning those Delivery Orders issued by their office.

(3) Terminate Delivery Orders, issued by their office, for convenience with no additional cost to the Government.

(4) The authority to issue Cure/Show Cause Notices and Terminate for Default is specifically retained by the Contracting Officer.

(f) A Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative (COTR) monitors all technical aspects of the contract and assists in contract administration. The COTR is authorized to perform the following functions: assures that the Contractor performs the technical requirements of the contract; performs inspections necessary in connection with contract performance; maintains written and oral communications with the Contractor concerning technical aspects of the contract; issues written interpretations of technical requirements, including Government drawings, designs, specifications; monitors Contractor’s performance and notifies both the Contracting Officer and the Contractor of any deficiencies; coordinates the availability of government-furnished property, and provides site entry of Contractor personnel. A letter of delegation issued to the COTR, a copy of which is sent to the Contractor, states the responsibilities and limitations of the COTR, especially with regard to changes in cost or price, estimates or changes in delivery dates.

(1) The COTR is not authorized to change any of the terms and conditions of the contract. Changes in the scope of the work shall be authorized only by the Contracting Officer in a properly executed written modification to the contract.

(2) The COTR is NOT authorized to re-delegate his or her authority.

(3) The COTR is NOT authorized to initiate acquisition actions by use of Delivery orders on this contract.

(g) The Contractor shall immediately contact the Contracting Officer if there is any question regarding the authority of an individual to act on behalf of the Contracting Officer under this contract.

G.2 CONTRACT MANAGEMENT

Notwithstanding the Contractor’s responsibility for total management during the performance of this contract, the administration of the contract will…