IFB - W912CH26BA010.pdf

SECTION

15A. NAME AND

ADDRESS

OF OFFEROR

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

RATING PAGE OF PAGES

2. CONTRACT NUMBER 3. SOLICITATION NUMBER 4. TYPE OF SOLICITATION 5. DATE ISSUED 6. REQUISITION/PURCHASE NUMBER

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

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

SOLICITATION

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

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

10. FOR

INFORMATION

CALL:

A. NAME B. TELEPHONE (NO COLLECT CALLS)

AREA CODE NUMBER EXTENSION

C. EMAIL ADDRESS

11. TABLE OF CONTENTS

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

A B C D E F G H

I

J

K

L

M EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD

INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS, AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS

REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS AND OTHER

STATEMENTS OF OFFERORS

PART IV - REPRESENTATIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS

LIST OF ATTACHMENTS

PART III - LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS

CONTRACT CLAUSESSOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM

SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/WORK STATEMENT

PACKAGING AND MARKING

INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

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

OFFER (Must be fully completed by offeror)

12. In compliance with the above, the undersigned agrees, if this offer is accepted within calendar days (60 calendar days unless a different period is inserted by the offeror) from the date for receipt of offers specified above, to furnish any or all items upon which prices are offered at the set opposite each item, delivered at the designated point(s), within the time specified in the schedule.

13. DISCOUNT FOR PROMPT PAYMENT

(See Section I, Clause Number 52.232-8)

14. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS

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

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

DATEAMENDMENT NUMBERAMENDMENT NUMBER DATE

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

(Type or print)

15B. TELEPHONE NUMBER

AREA CODE NUMBER EXTENSION

15C. CHECK IF REMITTANCE ADDRESS IS

DIFFERENT FROM ABOVE - ENTER

SUCH ADDRESS IN SCHEDULE.

17. SIGNATURE 18. OFFER DATE

AWARD (To be completed by Government)

19. ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS NUMBERED 20. AMOUNT 21. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION

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

UNITED STATES CODE AT:

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

24. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 7)

26. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

IMPORTANT - Award will be made on this Form, or on Standard Form 26, or by other authorized official written notice.

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

Previous edition is unusable

23. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN

(4 copies unless otherwise specified)

25. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

27. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

(Signature of Contracting Officer)

28. AWARD DATE

CODE

ITEM

STANDARD FORM 33 (REV. 12/2022)

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

SEALED BID (IFB) INVITATION FOR BID

NEGOTIATED (RFP) REQUEST FOR

PROPOSAL

(Hour) (Date)

PART I - THE SCHEDULE PART II - CONTRACT CLAUSES

Section A - Solicitation/Contract Form

Type V Airdrop Main Panel AssemblyInstrument Name:

Product Service Code : 1670

A.1 DESCRIPTION OF ACTION

(a) This Invitation for Bids (IFB) is intended to result in the award of a single five-year Firm-Fixed- Price (FFP) Indefinite-Delivery Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contract for the Panel Assembly, Main National Stock Number (NSN): 1670-01-304-3006, Part Number: 11-1-2780-8. An IDIQ contract is a type of Indefinite-Delivery contract that provides for an indefinite quantity, within stated limits, during a fixed period. The quantities specified in the Schedule are estimates only and are not purchased by the resulting contract. Please see Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) 52.216-22:

Indefinite Quantity for additional information.

(b) This IFB is issued on an unrestricted basis. All large businesses are required to submit a subcontracting plan with their bid. Please see Section L.2 Submission of Subcontracting Plan - Sealed Bidding and RFO 52.219-9: Small Business Subcontracting Plan (Alternate I) for additional information."

(c) There is a Technical Data Package (TDP) associated with this procurement. The TDP is distribution statement "A". Please see Section C.1. TDP Information for instructions on how to access this data. Bidders must access the TDP prior to submitting a bid or the bid submission will be rejected.

(d) Bidders are advised to carefully read and understand this entire IFB, including Sections L and

M, prior to submitting a bid for evaluation. The Government will evaluate bids without discussions/negotiations and does not assume the duty to search for data to cure problems it finds in any bid. Therefore, all information necessary for the review and evaluation of

W912CH26BA010

a bid is to be contained within the bid submission.

(e) Bidders must complete all necessary fill-ins and representations throughout this IFB, including but not limited to:

(1) Standard Form 33 (IFB Cover Page): Blocks 13 through 18;

(2) Section B: The unit prices and dollar amounts requested for CLINs 0011, 0012, 0013, 0014, 0015, and 0016;

(3) Section E: E.2 Inspection and Acceptance Points;

(4) Section F: F.1. Time of Delivery;

(5) Section K: RFO 52.209-13 - Violation of Arms Control Treaties or Agreements - Certification;

(6) Section K: RFO 52.214-14 - Place of Performance - Sealed Bidding;

(7) Section K: RFO 52.225-18 - Place of Manufacture; and

(8) Section K: RFO 52.229-11 - Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements - Notice and

Representation.

Failure to complete all required fill-ins and representations may result in the rejection of a bid.

(f) Bidders shall acknowledge receipt of all IFB amendments by the date and time indicated for receipt of bids. If this IFB is amended, all terms and conditions not modified remain unchanged.

Please see Section A.5. Acknowledgement of Amendments and RFO 52.214-3: Amendments to

IFBs for additional information.

(g) All bids received in response to this IFB shall be valid for a minimum of 90 calendar days.

Please see RFO 52.214-16: Minimum Bid Acceptance Period for additional information.

(h) Bid opening will be held with all Bidders and shall commence on Tuesday, 22 SEP 2026 at

1300 local time (Warren, MI). Due to security protocols at the Detroit Arsenal, bid opening will be held virtually. Bidder attendance at this event is not required. The Government will provide a

Microsoft Teams link, teleconference number, and passcode prior to bid opening. Please contact the following personnel via email, after IFB close and at least 24 hours prior to bid opening, to receive this information:

Zachary Wiegand

CONTRACT SPECIALIST, ARMY CONTRACTING COMMAND - DETROIT ARSENAL

EMAIL: Zachary.k.wiegand.civ@army.mil

A.2. IFB STRUCTURE

(a) NAICS. The Government will utilize North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 332510 - Hardware Manufacturing for this procurement. Bidders should be aware of how U.

S. small business concerns are defined in RFO Part 19, RFO DFARS Part 219, and 13 CFR 121 Small Business Size Regulations. Bidders are advised to review 13 CFR 121.103, "How does SBA determine affiliation?", if applicable to this IFB.

(b) Ordering Periods. There will be five, one-year ordering periods beginning the date of contract award.

(c) Delivery Orders.

(1) Future delivery orders will be awarded pursuant to RFO 52.216-18: Ordering, RFO 52.216-19:

Order Limitations, RFO 52.216-22: Indefinite Quantity, and Section B of this IFB.

(2) Minimum Guaranteed Quantity. The minimum quantity of supplies the Government will acquire under the resulting contract is 426 PACKAGES (1 PACKAGE = 4 Panels). The Government will satisfy this minimum requirement by issuing the first delivery order for at least the stated minimum at time of contract award. The Government is not obligated to purchase any additional quantities beyond the minimum guaranteed quantity.

(3) Maximum Quantity. The maximum quantity of supplies the Government may acquire under the resulting contract is 1,110 PACKAGES.

A.3. ELECTRONIC CONTRACTING

(a) All Army Contracting Command - Detroit Arsenal IFBs will be publicized on the SAM website: https://www.SAM.gov

Any additional attachments, including the TDP(s) when available electronically, will be separate attachments or links embedded in the IFB.

(b) Interested Bidders shall submit a completed IFB, including the Standard Form 33, via email with the subject line "IFB Submission - W912CH-26-B-A010 (Contractor Name)" to the following personnel:

Zachary Wiegand

CONTRACT SPECIALIST, ARMY CONTRACTING COMMAND - DETROIT ARSENAL

EMAIL: Zachary.k.wiegand.civ@army.mil

Once a bid is received, the Contract Specialist will reply to the respective Bidder indicating receipt of the submission. NOTE: FAX, HARDCOPY (PAPER), AND DVD/CD-ROM BIDS WILL NOT BE

ACCEPTED. HAND-CARRIED BIDS, WHETHER HARDCOPY OR ELECTRONIC, WILL ALSO

NOT BE ACCEPTED.

(c) Please pay close attention to the Issued By block on the cover page of this IFB for a closing date and time. The closing date and time is based on the local time of the listed location of the Issued By office. In accordance with RFO 52.214-7: Late Submissions, Modifications, and Withdrawals of Bids, Bidders are responsible for submitting bids, and any revisions/modifications, so as to be received by the Government office designated in the IFB by the date and time specified.

(d) It is the Bidder's responsibility to ensure the bid is received by the date and time specified on the cover page of this IFB. In accordance with RFO 52.214-7: Late Submissions, Modifications, and Withdrawals of Bids, if the bid was not received at the initial point of entry to the Government infrastructure (in this case, received via email) by the exact date and time specified on the cover page of this IFB, it will be determined late. Bid is defined to mean ALL volumes or parts required by the IFB are included in the electronic submission.

NOTE: There is no "expected" or "target" length of time for bid submission; size and content may be factors, therefore Bidders are strongly cautioned when submitting bids to allow adequate time for submission.

(e) IFBs may remain posted on SAM.gov after the IFB closing date. If the response deadline has passed for the IFB, vendors will no longer be able to submit electronic responses.

(f) Any award issued as a result of this IFB will be distributed electronically. In the event of a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for a copy of any award issued as a result of this IFB, or any subsequent modifications to the contract, the contract and modifications will be released, including the awarded unit price(s). This is the notice required by Executive Order 12600 (June 23, 1987) of the Government's intention to release unit prices in response to any request under FOIA, 5 USC 552. Unit price is defined as the contract price per unit or item purchased as it appears in Section B of the contract and is NOT referring to nor does it include cost or pricing data /information. If a Bidder objects to such release in the base contract or contract modifications, the

Bidder must notify the Contracting Officer in writing prior to the closing date identified in this IFB and include the rationale for the objection consistent with the provisions of FOIA. A release determination will be made based on the rationale given.

(g) All questions pertaining to this IFB shall be submitted via email to the following personnel by 03 SEP 2026 at 1600 EST local time (Warren, MI):

Zachary Wiegand

CONTRACT SPECIALIST, ARMY CONTRACTING COMMAND - DETROIT ARSENAL

EMAIL: Zachary.k.wiegand.civ@army.mil

Responses will be furnished via a Q&A log posting to SAM.gov or as an IFB amendment, if the information is necessary in submitting bids or if the lack thereof would be prejudicial to other prospective Bidders. Please see RFO 52.214-6: Explanation to Prospective Bidders for additional information. The Government will review all questions received but is not obligated to answer questions submitted after the date/time noted above, prior to IFB close.

(h) For technical assistance in doing business with the Government, and doing business electronically, please visit the Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) website to locate a regional center at:

http://www.aptac-us.org

A.4 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF AMENDMENTS

Acknowledge all the amendments received from the Government by identifying the amendment number and its issue date below:

Amendment Number: Date:

A.5 ARMY CONTRACTING COMMAND - DETROIT ARSENAL (DTA) OMBUDSPERSON

Information regarding the Ombudsperson for this contract is located at the following website:

https://tacom.army.mil/ombudsman (Best viewed using Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge).

A.6 ALL OR NONE

Offers in response to this solicitation must be submitted for the total quantity of the items identified in the solicitation.

(1) ONLY ONE AWARD WILL BE MADE AS A RESULT OF THIS SOLICITATION.

(2) OFFERS SUBMITTED FOR LESS THAN THE TOTAL QUANTITIES OF ALL THE ITEMS IN

THIS SOLICITATION WILL BE DEEMED NONRESPONSIVE.

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Section B - Supplies or Services & Prices or Costs

Additional Information/Notes

IN THE FOUR DIGIT ITEM NUMBERS(CLINS) THAT FOLLOW,

THE NUMBERING SYSTEM THAT IS USED IS AS FOLLOWS:

THE FIRST THREE DIGITS SIGNIFY ITEM AND THE FOURTH

(LAST) DIGIT SIGNIFIES THE APPLICABLE CONTRACT YEAR,

i.e., CLIN 0011 IS FOR THE FIRST ITEM - FIRST

ORDERING YEAR, CLIN 0012 IS FOR THE FIRST ITEM -

SECOND ORDERING YEAR, CLIN 0013 IS FOR THE FIRST ITEM

- THIRD ORDERING YEAR, ETC.

THE FOLLOWING DEFINITIONS APPLY TO THE ENTIRE

SOLICITATION AND RESULTING CONTRACT:

FIRST ORDERING YEAR OF THE CONTRACT IS THE DATE OF

AWARD PLUS 364 DAYS.

SECOND ORDERING YEAR OF THE CONTRACT IS 365 DAYS

THROUGH 729 DAYS AFTER CONTRACT AWARD.

THIRD ORDERING YEAR OF THE CONTRACT IS 730 DAYS

THROUGH 1,094 DAYS AFTER CONTRACT AWARD.

FOURTH ORDERING YEAR OF THE CONTRACT IS 1,095 DAYS

THROUGH 1,459 DAYS AFTER CONTRACT AWARD.

FIFTH ORDERING YEAR OF THE CONTRACT IS 1,460 DAYS

THROUGH 1,824 DAYS AFTER CONTRACT AWARD.

THE PRICE APPLICABLE TO AN INDIVIDUAL ORDER IS THE

PRICE FOR THE ORDERING YEAR IN WHICH THE ORDER IS

ISSUED. THE DELIVERY DATE DOES NOT DETERMINE THE

ORDERING YEAR.

The information presented below applies to Item No.

0011 Through 0015:

Minimum 5-Year Quantity: 426 PACKAGES (This will be ordered at the time of the basic contract award).

Maximum 5 Year Quantity: 1,110 PACKAGES

ONLY THE MINIMUM 5 YEAR QUANTITY IS GUARANTEED.

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Item Supplies/Service Quanti ty

Unit Unit Price Amount

0011 First Ordering Year - Panel Assembly, Main

426 Packa ge

Product Service Code: 1670

North American Industry Classification System (NAICS):

332510

Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

Additional Descriptive Data:

-SEE SECTION F FOR DELIVERY INFORMATION.

-INSPECTION: Origin ACCEPTANCE: Origin

-1 PACKAGE EQUALS 4EA.

0012 Second Ordering Year - Panel Assembly, Main

Product Service Code: 1670

North American Industry Classification System (NAICS):

332510

Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

171 Packa ge

Additional Descriptive Data:

-SEE SECTION F FOR DELIVERY INFORMATION.

0013 Third Ordering Year - Panel

Product Service Code: 1670

North American Industry Classification System (NAICS):

332510

Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

171 Packa ge

Additional Descriptive Data:

-SEE SECTION F FOR DELIVERY INFORMATION.

0014 Fourth Ordering Year - Panel

Product Service Code: 1670

North American Industry Classification System (NAICS):

332510

Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

171 Packa ge

Additional Descriptive Data:

-SEE SECTION F FOR DELIVERY INFORMATION.

0015 Fifth Ordering Year - Panel

Product Service Code: 1670

North American Industry Classification System (NAICS):

332510

Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

171 Packa ge

Additional Descriptive Data:

-SEE SECTION F FOR DELIVERY INFORMATION.

0016 First Article Test Report

Product Service Code: R410

Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

1 Lot

Additional Descriptive Data:

First Article Test (FAT), pursuant to the requirements listed in:

SECTION E:

-E.6, NOTICE REGARDING FIRST ARTICLE

-E.5, GOVERNMENT REVIEW OF CONTRACTOR FIRST ARTICLE TEST (FAT);

-E.4, INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE (FIRST ARTICLE APPROVAL);

-E.3, NOTICE REGARDING FIRST ARTICLE TEST SAMPLE;

SECTION I:

- FAR 52.209-3, First Article Approval - Contractor Testing.

All bidders shall identify a dollar amount for CLIN 0016, even when requesting a first article waiver in accordance with E.7 Provision for Waiver of Required First Article Approval - Sealed Bidding. Failure to separately identify a FATR dollar amount shall mean that the bidder will provide FATR at no additional cost to the Government, and the bid will be evaluated accordingly.

9000 See Exhibits A

CONTRACT DATA

REQUIREMENTS LIST

Additional Descriptive Data:

The Exhibit Line Item Numbers (ELINs) below are associated with specific contract requirements.

Please refer to the citations listed within each ELIN for additional information.

A001 SERVICE REQUESTED:

ENGINEERING CHANGE

PROPOSAL

Product Service Code: R499

Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

1 Lot

Additional Descriptive Data:

ELIN A001 is associated with the Engineering Change

Proposal (ECP). See Exhibit A, CDRL DD Form 1423 Sequence

Number A001 for preparation and delivery of data submission.

A002 SERVICE REQUESTED:

REQUEST FOR VARIANCE (RFV)

Product Service Code: R499

Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

1 Lot

Additional Descriptive Data:

ELIN A002 is associated with the Request for Variance

(RFV). See Exhibit A, CDRL DD Form 1423 Sequence

Number A002 for preparation and delivery of data submission.

A003 SERVICE REQUESTED: NOTICE

OF REVISION

Product Service Code: R499

Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

1 Lot

Additional Descriptive Data:

ELIN A003 is associated with the Notice of Revision

(NOR). See Exhibit A, DD Form 1423 Sequence Number

A003 for preparation and delivery of data submission.

A004 SERVICE REQUESTED: REPORT,

RECORD OF MEETING/MINUTES

Product Service Code: R499

Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

1 Lot

Additional Descriptive Data:

ELIN A004 is associated with the REPORT, RECORD OF MEETING/MINUTES.

See Exhibit A, DD Form 1423 Sequence Number A004 for preparation and delivery of data submission.

A005 SERVICE REQUESTED: FAT TEST

/INSPECTION REPORT

Product Service Code: H259

Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

1 Lot

Additional Descriptive Data:

ELIN A005 is associated with the FAT TEST / INSPECTION REPORT. See Exhibit A, CDRL DD Form 1423 Sequence

Number A005 for preparation and delivery of data submission.

Section C - Description/Specifications/Statement of Work

C.1 TECHNICAL DATA PACKAGE INFORMATION

The following "X"d item applies to this solicitation:

[ ] 1. There is no Technical Data Package (TDP) included with this solicitation.

[X] 2. The TDP for this solicitation resides within the System for Award Management (SAM) (https://SAM.gov) associated with this solicitation number:

W912CH-26-B-A010

To access the data through SAM:

a. Log on to the SAM web site: https://SAM.gov.

b. Search for the solicitation number.

c. Click on the attachment you would like to view.

d. If the attachment is restricted, request access to the document.

(1) TDPs that have an Export Control Warning Notice are subject to the Arms Export Control Act (Section 2751 of Title 22, United States Code) or the Export Control Reform Act of 2018 (Chapter 58 Sections 4801-4852 of Title 50, United States Code).

(2) Further dissemination of the TDP must be in accordance with provisions of DoD Directive 5230.25, DoDI 5230.24, its Distribution Statement markings, and U.S. export control laws. This also applies to distribution of the TDP to all SUBCONTRACTORS at every level.

(3) To obtain these TDPs, contractors must have a current DD 2345, Militarily Critical Technical Data Agreement on file with Defense Logistics Information Service (DLIS). To obtain certification, go to DD FORM 2345 Instructions and DD 2345.

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

e. If technical data is otherwise restricted, select "Request Explicit Access." This will generate an email to the Contract Specialist and Contracting Officer at Army Contract Command - Warren (DTA) with all the information needed to grant contractor access to restricted documents. SAM will automatically generate an email stating when the requesting contractor has permission to view or download TDP items.

f. If multiple individuals in the contractor's organization need access to the Technical Data Package (TDP) for a solicitation and an explicit access request is required, each individual MUST submit an explicit access request to be granted approval to view the TDP. Those same individuals MUST be registered in SAM. Any individuals no longer with the company should be deleted. Questions related to registration in SAM should be directed to https://www.sam.gov/ The SAM helpdesk phone number is (866) 606-8220. Vendors are responsible for placing correct information in SAM.

g. It is strongly suggested that contractors submit the explicit access request and provide the buyer with the completed "Use and Non-Disclosure Agreement" at the same time if the solicitation requires both to gain access to view the TDP.

W912CH26BA010

https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/J3LogisticOperations/FIC/JCP/J3_DDForm2345Instructions(Oct2022)_221005.pdf?ver=dLEK75KpKWRfj3e5wMI8BQ%3d%3d https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/forms/dd/dd2345.pdf

C.2 DRAWING LIMITATIONS

(a) The drawings supplied with this contract are not shop or process drawings. The drawings are engineering design drawings, are adequate to permit manufacture, and:

(1) depict the completed (item(s), and

(2) serve as the basis for inspection of the completed item(s).

(b) These drawings DO NOT cover intermediate drawings/specifications or steps in the manufacturing process. As a result, even if all the dimensions and tolerances specified in the engineering design drawing for each individual part are met, a cumulative unacceptable fit for the contract item could result.

(c) The Contractor is responsible for producing the shop or process drawings needed to cover intermediate steps in the manufacturing process.

(d) The Contractor agrees that he has obtained all specifications and drawings necessary to manufacture the items being solicited in accordance with the TDP including all incorporated specifications and drawings. The contractor is responsible for having all drawings and specifications. Delivery delays are not excusable where the contractor asserts that it did not have a specification or drawing and has failed to request, in writing, the specification from either the Contracting Officer or Contract Specialist prior to the solicitation closing date.

(e) Failure to produce an end item with a cumulative fit that conforms to Government drawings, specifications or other supplemental manufacturing documentation, will result in the Contractor being responsible for correcting this condition at no additional cost to the Government and no delivery schedule extension.

C.3 CONFIGURATION MANAGEMENT DOCUMENTATION

The Contractor may submit Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs), Requests for Variance (RFVs), and Notices of Revision (NORs) for the requirements in the Government-provided Technical Data Package (TDP).

a. The Configuration Change Management section of SAE EIA-649-1(current revision) Configuration Management Requirement for Defense Contracts, Paragraph 3.3, shall be used for configuration control of material with the following exclusions: paragraph 3.3(3); the second sentence of paragraph 3.3.1.8.1(1).

b. Furnished item(s) shall conform to the approved configuration requirements/revision, unless a Request for Variance (RFV) is processed and approved as provided by Paragraph E. below. The term "Request for Variance" includes Requests for Deviations and Waivers.

c. Value Engineering Change Proposals (VECPs) for cost saving improvements to the TDP should not be processed per SAE EIA-649-1 and should be referred to Section I FAR Clause 52.248- 1 - Value Engineering.

d. All ECPs submitted will be deemed routine. If an ECP is considered as an emergency or urgent;

that justification for the rationale shall be included in the ECP submittal with all applicable supporting documentation.

e. For ECPs, RFVs, or NORs, the Contractor must submit the documentation listed in sub-paragraphs e (i) through e (iii). Failure to submit a complete legible package may result in return of the ECP/RFV/SCN/NOR without processing.

(i) for ECPs, the Contractor shall prepare and deliver the ECP in accordance with (IAW) CDRL A001.

(ii) for RFVs, the Contractor shall prepare and deliver the RFV IAW CDRL A002.

(iii) for NORs, the Contractor shall prepare and deliver the NOR IAW CDRL A003.

f. The Government's acceptance of the data deliverable required by CDRL/DD Form 1423 in e(i)-

(iii) above signifies only that the data satisfies the requirements of the Data Item Description (DID) and is considered acceptable for Government processing. Acceptance of the data deliverable does not signify "technical approval" of the change proposed by the deliverable and should not be interpreted as authorizing the Contractor to proceed with the work proposed by the change. Disposition of the change (approval/disapproval) will follow acceptance of the CDRL at the Government's sole discretion. Incorporation of an approved RFV or ECP will require execution of a contract modification.

g. The Contractor should direct questions regarding the status of an ECP or RFV to the Procuring Contracting Officer (PCO) and copy the Administrative Contracting Officer (ACO).

h. The submission of an ECP/RFV/SCN/NOR does not affect the required delivery date of the contract.

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Requirements Type V Airdrop Main Panel Assembly

Section D - Packaging and Marking

D.1 PACKAGING REQUIREMENTS (SELECTIVE GROUP PACKAGING REQUIREMENTS)

(a) Military preservation, packing, and marking for this contract shall be accomplished in accordance with the specific requirements identified below and all the applicable requirements of

MIL-STD-2073-1

(1) LEVEL OF PRESERVATION: Military

(2) LEVEL OF PACKING: A

(3) QUANTITY PER UNIT PACKAGE: 001 PACKAGE

(b) MIL-STD-2073-1, Appendix J establishes and defines codes used in describing military packaging methods and materials. The following codes from Appendix J apply:

(1) Preservation Method Code:10 (Table j.i. and j.ia.)

(2) Cleaning Procedure Code: 1 (Table j.ii)

(3) Preservative Material Code: 00 (Table j.iii)

(4) Wrapping Material Code: 00 (Table j.iv)

(5) Cushioning and Dunnage Code: AD (Table j.v)

(6) Thickness of Cushioning or Dunnage Code: 0 (Table j.vi)

(7) Unit Container Code: ZZ (Table j.vii)

(8) Intermediate Container Code: 00 (Table j.vii)

(9) Quantity per Intermediate Container Code: 000 NO ICQ (Appendix J.4.11)

(10) Packing Code: F (Table j.IX and J.IXa)

(11) Special Marking Code: 00 (Table j.x)

(c) 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 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

(d) Marking:

All unit packages, intermediate packs, exterior shipping containers, and, as applicable, unitized loads shall be marked in accordance with MIL-STD-129. 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 material will not identify the nature of the material. When an item is assigned Unique Item Identifier (UII) markings as indicated by the inclusion of contract clause DFARS 252.211-7003, refer to the DoD Guide to Uniquely Identifying Items (available at: https://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/pdi /uid/guides.html) for development of the UII and MIL-STD-129 for UII package marking requirements. Contractors must verify the RFID and UII clauses cited above are included in this solicitation/contract.

(e) Heat Treatment and Marking of Wood Packaging Materials (WPM):

(1) In accordance with DOD 4140.65-M and the requirements of the International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures 15 (ISPM), "Regulation of Wood Packaging Material in International Trade," current edition, (hereinafter "ISPM 15"), the following commercial heat treatment and marking process has been approved by the American Lumber Standards Committee (ALSC) and is required for all Wood Packaging Material (WPM). Foreign manufacturers shall comply with ISPM 15, and have the WPM heat treatment and marking verified in accordance with their National Plant Protection Organization's compliance program.

(2) Boxes/pallets and any wood used as inner packaging made of non-manufactured wood shall be heat-treated. All WPM using a conventional steam or dry kiln heat chamber (treatment code for the mark: HT) shall be heat treated to a minimum core temperature of 56 degrees Celsius for a minimum of 30 minutes, and certified by an agency accredited by the ALSC in accordance with

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Wood Packaging Material Policy and Wood Packaging Material Enforcement Regulations (see URL: http://www.alsc.org). WPM heat treated wood using dielectric heating (treatment code for the mark: DH) shall follow the requirements in ISPM 15, and shall be certified by an agency accredited by the ALSC in accordance with Wood Packaging Material Policy and Wood Packaging Material Enforcement Regulations (see URL: http://www.alsc.org). The box/pallet manufacturer and the manufacturer of wood used as inner packaging shall ensure the materials used in manufacture can be traced to the original source of heat treatment, and that the original source of the heat treatment obtained the necessary certifications.

(3) Marking. Each box/pallet shall be marked to show the conformance to the International Plant Protection Convention Standard. The ALSC approved quality mark shall be placed on both ends of the outer packaging, between the end cleats or end battens. Pallet markings shall be applied to the side of the stringer or end of the 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.

(f) These packaging requirements are intended to provide protection against environmentally induced corrosion and deterioration, physical and mechanical damage, and other forms of degradation during storage, multiple handling, and shipment associated with the military distribution system. The Government encourages contractors to submit requests for changes that will result in savings or improve the packaging. Please submit request for changes in accordance with the RFD clause of the contract. Government reserves the right to require testing to validate alternate industrial preservation methods, materials, blocking, bracing, cushioning, and packing at contractor's expense.

(g) Hazardous Materials (as applicable):

(1) Hazardous Materials is defined as a substance or waste which has been determined by the Secretary 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 Titles 29, 40 and 49 CFR and other applicable modal regulations effective at the time of shipment.)

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

- International Air Transport Association (IATA) Dangerous Goods Regulations

- International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code (IMDG)

- Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 29, Title 40 and Title 49

- Joint Service Regulation AFJMAN24-204(I)/TM38-250/NAVSUPPUB 505/MCO P4030.19(I) /DLAM 4145.3(I) (for military air shipments).

(3) If the shipment originates from outside the continental United States, the shipment shall be prepared in accordance with the United Nations Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods in a manner acceptable to the Competent Authority of the nation of origin and in accordance with regulations of all applicable carriers.

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 the sealed pouch attached to the outside of the package.

(h) SUPPLEMENTAL INSTRUCTIONS: PACK IAW DRAWING 11-1-4200. PACK HARDWARE IN

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Section E - Inspection and Acceptance

E.1 USE OF MIL-STD 1916

(a) The Government will not accept lots whose samples submitted for acceptance contain non-conformances unless appropriately documented and approved by the contracting officer. The contractor shall use MIL-STD 1916, DOD Preferred Methods of Acceptance of Product. The Verification Level (VL) shall be VL -1- for major characteristics and VL -2- for minor characteristics.

(b) MIL-STD HDBK-1916 provides guidance on the use of MIL-STD 1916. This handbook is not contractually binding.

E.2 INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE POINTS: ORIGIN

The Government's inspection and acceptance of the supplies offered under this contract/purchase order shall take place at ORIGIN. Offeror must specify below the exact name, address, and CAGE of the facility where supplies to be furnished under this contract/purchase order will be available for inspection/acceptance. See Attachment 0003 for inspection requirements.

INSPECTION POINT: __________________________________________

(Name) (CAGE)

(Address) (City) (State) (Zip)

ACCEPTANCE POINT: __________________________________________

(Name) (CAGE)

(Address) (City) (State) (Zip)

E.3 NOTICE REGARDING FIRST ARTICLE TEST SAMPLE

(a) The approved first article items, as described elsewhere in this contract, consist of a quantity of 0 that will be consumed or destroyed in testing. Any items consumed or destroyed in testing shall not be delivered as part of the contractually required quantity as set forth in the schedule. The cost of any items that are consumed or destroyed shall be included in the overall offer or contract price.

A quantity of 2 that successfully passes all specified tests, less the destructive tests, if any, 2 serve as a manufacturing standard for the remainder of the contract.

(b) A manufacturing standard is an item, which conforms to all technical performance requirements. A manufacturing standard will serve as 1) an aid in identifying configuration changes not controlled by the contractual design. 2) an aid in identifying any process changes, or 3) the approved workmanship sample, when required, unless alternate samples are submitted for specific characteristics by the Contractor and approved by the Government.

(c) The manufacturing standard will only be used to supplement contractual acceptance/rejection criteria for those process characteristics that require approved workmanship samples. For other characteristics, if configuration or process changes are identified in production units, the contractor will notify the contracting officer for disposition. Manufacturing items that serve as a manufacturing standard may be delivered as part of the contractual quantity with the last shipment made under this contract provided it meets all contractual requirements existing at time of delivery.

E.4 INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE (FIRST ARTICLE APPROVAL)

In addition to inspection requirements specified in applicable drawings and/or specifications, the following provisions shall apply to this contract:

(a) FIRST ARTICLE APPROVAL-CONTRACTOR TESTING: First Article Approval-Contractor Testing shall be performed in accordance with QP 11-1-2780-8.

(b) The First Article Test Report (FATR) shall be compiled by the contractor to the contractor's own format. The FATR shall document the results of all inspections and tests (including supplier's and vendor's inspection records and certifications, when applicable). The FATR shall include actual inspections and test results to include all measurements, recorded test data, and certifications (if applicable) keyed to each drawing, specification and Quality Assurance Provision (QAP) requirement and identified by each individual QAP characteristic, drawing/specification characteristic and unlisted characteristic. The FATR shall contain sufficient narrative content, technical data, illustrations or photographic evidence, and an objective determination by the contractor to allow the designated Government representative to determine that the First Article Test was successfully completed.

E.5 GOVERNMENT REVIEW OF CONTRACTOR FIRST ARTICLE TEST (FAT)

(a) Upon delivery of the First Article Test Report (FATR), the Government may elect to either:

1. Ship Option: Require the Contractor to ship the First Article Test (FAT) sample(s) to the Government at the following address within five business days:

US ARMY COMBAT CAPABILITIES DEVELOPMENT COMMAND,

SOLDIER CENTER (DEVCOM SC) AERIAL DELIVERY

ENGINEERING SUPPORT BRANCH (ADEST), FCDD-SCD-SAE

ATTN: ANDY MELONI

15 General Greene Ave

BUILDING 3 ROOM-213

NATICK, MA 01760

DODAAC W56YHX

2. The Contractor shall provide shipment tracking information, including carrier name, tracking number, and estimated delivery date, to the Government via email to andrew.

within two business days of shipment. The Government will w.meloni.civ@army.mil inspect the FAT sample(s) upon receipt to verify conformance with the Technical Data Package (TDP).

3. On-site Inspection Option: Conduct an on-site physical inspection of the FAT sample(s) at the Contractor's facility within the 30-day Government FATR review period. The Contractor shall provide the Government with access to the FAT sample (s), a reasonable workspace, and all necessary tools and equipment required for the inspection. The Government will inspect the FAT sample(s) on-site to verify conformance with the Technical Data Package (TDP).

In either case, the Government will utilize the collected information along with any contractor-submitted data to review and determine acceptance or rejection of the FATR.

(a) If the Government elects the shipment option, the Contractor shall bear all responsibility and expense related to removal and disposal of the FAT sample(s) from the Government facility.

Within five business days of Government notification of FAT acceptance or rejection, the Contractor shall provide the Government, via email to , a written andrew.w.meloni.civ@army.mil removal plan specifying the carrier name, pickup date and time, shipping method, and point of contact for coordination. Removal shall occur no later than ten business days from the Government notification date. Failure to remove the FAT sample(s) within this timeframe may result in Government disposition at the Contractor's risk and expense.

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(b) Any non-conformance identified during production that was not detected during the FATR review and FAT inspection or shipment does not absolve the Contractor of responsibility. The Contractor shall immediately rectify such non-conformance on all subsequent production units at the Contractor's expense. The Government reserves the right to convene a meeting of stakeholders to determine acceptability and final disposition of any non-conforming material previously delivered. Such disposition may include, but is not limited to, acceptance as-is, repair, or replacement at the Contractor's expense.

E.6 NOTICE REGARDING FIRST ARTICLE TEST

(a) Notwithstanding the provisions for waiver of first article, an additional first article sample (or portion thereof) may be ordered by the Contracting Officer in writing when (i) a major change is made to the technical data, (ii) whenever there is a lapse in production for a period in excess of one year, or (iii) whenever a change occurs in place of performance, manufacturing process, material used, drawing, specification or source of supply.

(b) When any of the conditions above occurs, the Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer so that a determination can be made concerning the need for the additional first article sample (or portion thereof), and instructions can be provided concerning the submission, inspection, and notification of results.

(c) Costs of any additional testing and inspection resulting from conditions specified above shall be borne by the Contractor, unless the change was directed by the Government. Further, any production delays caused by additional testing and inspection will not be the basis for an excusable delay as defined in the default clause of this contract. Such delays shall not form the basis for adjustment in contract price or delivery schedule.

E.7 PROVISION FOR WAIVER OF REQUIRED FIRST ARTICLE APPROVAL - SEALED

BIDDING

(a) The Government reserves the right to waive the requirement entitled First Article Approval (RFO FAR 52.209-3), incorporated via Section I. Bidders interested in submitting a First Article waiver request shall adhere to the following:

(1) Bidders must provide sufficient information for the Government to determine whether the First Article waiver request will be approved. If the Bidder intends to request a waiver, Attachment 0002: First Article Waiver Worksheet must be completed and submitted to the Government, along with any supporting documentation, as part of its bid. The worksheet is located in Section J of this IFB. The Bidder's request will not be considered if the worksheet and any supporting documentation are not submitted to the Government. The worksheet must be completed in its entirety. For those sections of the worksheet that do not apply, annotate with "N/A" (not applicable). To substantiate or clarify information provided by the Bidder, the Government may request additional information. Incomplete worksheets may result in the waiver request being denied.

(2) Supporting Documentation. The First Article waiver request must be accompanied by documentation in support of the request. This documentation may include the following:

i. A copy of the Administrative Contracting Officer (ACO) or Procuring Contracting Officer (PCO) letter approving a First Article Test Report (FATR) on a recent contract for the same or similar item;

ii. A copy of a FATR for the same or a similar item as that solicited herein*;

iii. A copy of an ACO or PCO letter approving a prior waiver request; and/or

iv. If the waiver request is based on similarity, a copy of the drawing/other appropriate technical requirements of the similar item.

*Note: If a copy of a FATR is submitted in support of a waiver request under this IFB, the report must have been approved and signed by an authorized representative of the Government.

(3) The worksheet and any additional supporting documentation are part of your bid and must be submitted as part of the response to this IFB on company letterhead and signed by an agent of the company.

(4) Bidders shall not assume that a First Article waiver request will be approved even if the completed worksheet and any supporting documentation are submitted to the Government.

(5) Partial First Article waiver requests will neither be reviewed nor accepted.

(b) The Government will not consider any First Article waiver requests as part of its price evaluation process and will only review the apparent low Bidder's First Article waiver request, following the bid opening event and prior to contract award, if submitted.

(c) Accelerated Delivery Schedule.

(1) If the Government approves a Bidder's First Article waiver request, an accelerated delivery schedule pursuant to Section F.3 shall apply.

(2) If a Bidder submits a First Article waiver request but takes exception to the accelerated delivery schedule, the waiver will be rejected. Consequently, any award to this Bidder will reflect either (i) the Government-required delivery schedule pursuant to Section F.3 or (ii) the Bidder-proposed delivery schedule in that narrative, if the Government accepts it.

(d) Cost Considerations.

(1) If the Government approves a Bidder's First Article waiver request, the proposed FAT price, as identified by the Bidder at Section B, CLIN 0016, will be deducted from the total award amount.

(2) If the Government rejects a Bidder's First Article waiver request, and the Bidder failed to separately identify its FAT price at Section B, CLIN 0016, the Government will require the Bidder to perform on contract at such price whether or not the First Article requirement is waived, at no additional cost to the Government.

(e) Additional First Article Testing.

(1) Absent a First Article Waiver, the Government anticipates requiring First Article Approval only once over the course of the resulting contract, in conjunction with issuance of the first delivery order. However, the Government may require additional First Article Testing if the Awardee changes or moves the production facility at which the contract item is manufactured, or if it submits a significant configuration change in the form of an Engineering Change Proposal (ECP), Request for Variance (RFV), or similar, during or after performance of the first delivery order.

E.8 TECHNICAL DATA FOR INSPECTION

(a) When requested, the Contractor shall make available to the Government Inspector, the drawings, specifications, and any applicable Engineering Exceptions associated to the technical data, to which the product was manufactured. Upon completion of product inspection and acceptance by the Government Inspector, all drawings, specifications and Engineering Exceptions, will be returned to the Contractor.

(b) If the contractor is not the actual manufacturer of the item being procured (i.e. dealer, distributor, etc.) the contractor shall ensure that subcontractor technical data is available for review to support the Government's inspection requirements.

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FAR Clauses Incorporated by Reference

Number Title Effective Date

Alternate Deviation

Variation Effective Date

52.246-2 Inspection of Supplies-Fixed- Price.

1996-08

52.246-16 Responsibility for Supplies. 1984-04

FAR Clauses Incorporated by Full Text

Date

Alternate Deviation

Variation Effective Date

52.246-11 Higher-Level Contract Quality Requirement.

2014-12

Higher-Level Contract Quality Requirement (Dec 2014)

The Contractor shall comply with the higher-level quality standard(s) listed below.(a)

ISO 9001:2015 or equivalent; and MIL-STD-1916

The Contractor shall include applicable requirements of the higher-level quality standard(s) (b) listed in paragraph (a) of this clause and the requirement to flow down such standards, as applicable, to lower-tier subcontracts, in-

Any subcontract for critical and complex items (see 46.203(b) and (c)); or(1)

When the technical requirements of a subcontract require-(2)

Control of such things as design, work operations, in-process control, testing, and inspection; (i) or

Attention to such factors as organization, planning, work instructions, documentation control, (ii) and advanced metrology.

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Section F - Deliveries or Performance

F.1 TIME OF DELIVERY

(a) The Government requires delivery to be made according to the following schedule:

CLIN ESTIMATED QTY CALENDAR DAYS AFTER AWARD

0016 1 LO 90 DAYS

0011 426 PACKAGES

300 DAYS WITH FAT / 210 DAYS WITHOUT FAT

0012 171 PACKAGES 210 DAYS

171 PACKAGES 210 DAYS

171 PACKAGES 210 DAYS

171 PACKAGES 210 DAYS

(1) The Government will evaluate equally, as regards time of delivery, offers that propose delivery of each quantity within the applicable delivery period specified above. Offers that propose delivery that will not clearly fall within the applicable required delivery period specified above, may be considered nonresponsive and rejected. The Government reserves the right to award under either the required delivery schedule or the proposed delivery schedule, when an offeror offers an earlier delivery schedule than required above. If the offeror proposes no other delivery schedule, the required delivery schedule above will apply.

Offeror's Proposed Delivery Schedule:

CLIN: 0016 - 1 LOT -ESTIMATED QUANTITY:

CALENDAR DAYS AFTER AWARD: 90 DAYS

0011 - 426 PACKAGES - CLIN: ESTIMATED QUANTITY:

DAYSCALENDAR DAYS AFTER AWARD:

0012 - 171 PACKAGES -…