M67854-23-Q-1048-0001.pdf

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

30-105-04EXCEPTION TO SF 30

APPROVED BY OIRM 11-84

STANDARD FORM 30 (Rev. 10-83)

Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

The purpose of this amendment is to change:

1) Section L.2.2 Quote Submission date from 19 August 2023 to 24 August 2023; and

2) Section L.5. Questions Regarding the Solicitation date from 31 July 2023 to 04 August 2023.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

1 6

16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 25-Jul-2023

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA15C. DATE SIGNED15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of Contracting Officer)(Signature of person authorized to sign)

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., Street, County, State and Zip Code) X M6785423Q1048

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

20-Jul-2023

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

X The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offer X is extended, is not extended.

Offer must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended by one of the following methods:

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning 1 copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE

RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN

REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE

CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(B).

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

10A. MOD. OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 5. PROJECT NO.(If applicable)

6. ISSUED BY

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

25-Jul-2023

CODE

MARINE CORPS SYSTEMS COMMAND

ATTN: ANTHONY FENNELL

2200 LESTER ST.

QUANTICO VA 22134

M67854 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

elizabeth.colvin@usmc.milEMAIL:703-432-3087TEL:

ELIZABETH I. COLVIN / CONTRACTING OFFICER

M6785423Q1048

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION A - SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM

The small business set aside applicable has been deleted.

SECTION L - INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND NOTICES TO BIDDERS

The following have been modified:

INSTRUCTION TO BIDDERS

Notice

The Government uses support contractor/non-government personnel from Skylla Engineering, and their subcontractors, as consultants to help collect and review market information.

MARCORSYSCOM contractually binds these companies with respect to proprietary information by organizational conflict of interest and non-disclosure clauses. Supporting contractor personnel are procurement officials within the meaning of the Office of Procurement Policy Act (41 U.S.C.

423) and as implemented in the FAR.

Section L: Instruction to Offerors

L.1 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS.

To be considered for award, each Offeror shall submit its proposal in accordance with these

Section L instructions. Failing to adhere to these instructions may result in the Government removing the proposal from further consideration in the source selection process. Quotes shall not contain classified information.

L.2 QUOTE SUBMISSION.

Quotes shall be delivered electronically via the DoD Secure Access File Exchange (SAFE) site -https://safe.apps.mil. Offerors shall send an email to the Contract Specialist at anthony.fennell@usmc.mil, with a courtesy copy to the Contracting Officer at

Elizabeth.Colvin@usmc.mil for a drop-off request. Once the Contract Specialist creates a drop-off, the Offeror will receive a notification to access the SAFE site and drop-off its quote. Drop-off requests are valid for 14 days. Offerors are reminded that the Contract Specialist must receive its quote by the date and time listed below in Section L.2.2.

The solicitation requires the submission of a Product Demonstration Model (PDM). The PDM shall be in compliance with the written portion of the quote.

L.2.1 Product Demonstration Model (PDM) Delivery Address:

Marine Corps Systems Command

2201A Willis Street

Quantico, VA 22134

Attn: Anthony Fennell, RFQ: M67854-23-Q-1048

L.2.2 Quote Submission Date

Quotes, including a PDM, are due no later than 12:00 PM Eastern Standard Time on 24 August

2023.

L.2.3 Package Labeling

All packages and boxes responding to this solicitation shall contain the following information on the address label:

• Solicitation Number: M67854-23-Q-1048 NEXGEN MCCUU Cut and Sew

• A statement: "TO BE DELIVERED UNOPENED TO ANTHONY FENNELL”

• The Source Selection Product Demonstration Model (PDM) quantitie(s) and size(s)

L.3 QUOTE PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS

L.3.1 General Proposal Format

a. There is a 10-page limit. Only the first 10 pages of the written portion of the proposal shall be considered. The list of components and finished dimensions do not apply to the page count.

L.3.2 Specific Quote Instructions

L.3.2.1 Technical Requirements

a. Offerors shall submit a list of components used in the NexGen MCCUU end item.

b. If awarded a purchase order, before a contractor undertakes performance, the contracting officer shall require written acceptance of the purchase order by the contractor. The Government cannot accept performance by the contractor as a binding agreement.

L.3.2.1.1 PDMs (Evaluated in Section M, Go/No Go criteria; M.2.1.1. Element 1)

* Note: *PDMs will not be returned to offerors.*

1. Offerors shall provide a single one PDM, in medium-regular size, utilizing the patterns as specified for the Marine Corps Tropical Combat Uniform (MCTCU) blouse and trouser as specified in MIL-DTL-32686 and MIL-DTL-32688 utilizing the fabrics as specified in MIL-

DTL-32686 and MIL-DTL-32688 or MIL-PRF-MCCUU. The lightweight, midweight, or a combination of the two cloths/fabrics as specified in MIL-PRF-MCCUU can be utilized in the PDM. Off shade fabric or seconds will be acceptable for use in the PDM. The sample shall contain a label that includes the solicitation number, unique identifier (e.g., fabric producer, style#), size, and the Offeror’s Name. Insect repellants, such as Permethrin, and appearance chemistries, such as Permanent Press, is not required for the submitted PDM.

Verification of Berry Amendment compliance from the cut and sew vendor. Furnished statement regarding delivery turnaround for a minimum of 100 and maximum of 810 uniform sets from award date. Estimated volume costs of furnishing uniforms (made up of one blouse and trouser per set) at a scale of 270,000 (+/-10%) blouses and trousers annually.

Manufacturing plan regarding the furnishing of uniforms from the GFM materials to include details (who, what, where, when, and why) on the cut and sew procedures/location for delivery of the 810 (maximum) uniforms. Finished items shall meet the specifications of

MIL-DTL-32688 and MIL-DTL-32686, with exceptions to:

a. The basic and reinforcement materials, as identified in MIl-DTL-32688 and MIL-

DTL-32686 as MIL-DTL-32679 shall not be utilized for the end items. Cut and sew vendors shall utilize fabrics provided as GFM provided after purchase order award, which shall be up to 6 fabrics of different makeup. Basic information such as fiber make-up of each fabric shall be supplied to the vendor upon award. The vendor shall not be required to treat the GFM provided with insect repellant treatment as described in 3.4.1 of MIL-DTL-32686 and MIL-DTL-32688, conforming to MIL-DTL-32679.

b. After purchase order award, Vendors shall utilize the provided GFM fabrics in place of the ‘reinforcement materials’ as specified in 3.4.2 of MIL-DTL-32688 and MIL-DTL-32686.

c. Vendors shall not be required to meet the end physical requirements of dry out time and weight of blouse and trousers as described in 3.5 of MIL-DTL-32686 and MIL-DTL-3268.

d. Vendors shall not prescribe to the ‘Inscription’ as specified in A and B of Table

IX Labels in MIL-DTL-32686 and A and B of Table VIII Labels in MIL-DTL-

32688. Vendors shall utilize identification numbers/letters for the labels provided by the government upon award. Vendor will not prescribe to the labels on insect requirements as detailed in Table IX 4-A, 4-B, and 5.

e. Vendors shall not be responsible for the color or shade as specified in the ‘Visual

Inspection’ in 4.3.4 and material defects cause in fabric manufacturing, camouflage pattern, and shade as specified in Table XXIV ‘Defects’ of MIl-DTL-

32686 and Table XXIII ‘Defects’ of MIl-DTL-32688.

PdM C&E will select the vendor for award based upon a best value decision between delivery timeline, production plan, quality of work based on PDM, past performance, and price. Upon award, the Government will furnish GFM in the form of 1 to 6 different types of fabrics. Each

GFM fabric variant yardage will be between 500 and 700 linear yards. PdM C&E will utilize the fabricated uniforms in a test and evaluation as part of a PIP to update and modernize the current

MCCUU. The NexGen MCCUUs shall be tested for several months in a Field User Evaluation

(FUE) in a hot/humid/wet environment to establish suitability and acceptability in the operational environment with concurrent lab testing. PdM C&E will utilize furnished uniforms to analyze the fabric technology and down select to one or more of the GFM fabrics with the greatest chance of success as a future the NEXGEN MCCUU. If warranted and subject to available funds, in a separate contract action, the down selected fabric(s), which may require some modifications, shall be tested as end items in a more comprehensive FUE to support a Marine Corps adoption decision. Upon completion of a successful FUE, the government shall update the requirement documents and a Supply Request Package (SRP) to DLA Troop Support for sustainment.

Offerors shall also provide a list of components (e.g., fabric, thread, buttons, hook and loop, and labels) and finished dimensions on the submitted PDM.

Source selection samples will not be returned to Offerors.

L.3.2.1.2. Manufacturing Plan, Capacity, and Delivery Schedule

1. The Offeror shall describe the fabrication make up, processes, steps and plan to produce the NexGen MCCUU uniforms using Government Furnished Material (GFM) fabrics. The Offeror shall identify any risks associated with the fabrication and scale up to meet uniform delivery of between 100 (min) and 810 (max) prototype uniform sets, blouse and trousers, using NexGen MCCUU GFM fabrics (as many as six different GFM fabrics),

2. no more than 60 days after receipt of order (ARO) and receipt of the GFM fabrics.

L.3.2.1.3. Scale-up Capability and Cost.

The Offeror shall provide written statement, how the supply chain could be scaled up to meet a demand of 270,000 uniforms annually (+/- 10%) if the NEXGEN MCCUU replaces the current

Marine Corps seabag combat uniform and sustained through DLA Troop Support under a multi-year contract award. The Offeror shall identify an estimated cost per blouse and trouser (uniform set) for furnishing and finishing at an annual seabag demand of 270,000 uniforms annually (+/-

10%). The submitted cost estimate should include all cost components and manufacturing except for the GFM fabric cost.

The Offeror shall identify the risk of producing these uniforms as low, moderate or high and how risk will be mitigated and shall also identify the same for the potential scale up to DLA procurement.

L.3.2.2 – Past Performance –

The Government will review Federal Awardee Performance Integrity Information System

(FAPIIS). In the case of an offeror without a record of relevant past performance or for whom information on past performance is not available, the offeror will not be evaluated favorably or unfavorably on past performance. Below is the link to the tool used for the evaluation of past performance:

CPARS: https://cpars.cpars.gov/cpars/app/home_input.action

L.3.2.3 – Quote (Evaluated in Section M.3.2.2 Factor 3. Price)

The Quote shall include a completed, signed copy of the entire solicitation with all appropriate

“fill-in” sections completed as follows:

• Section A: An official having the authority to bind the Offeror contractually must sign the SF18. If the individual is not an officer of the company, the quote should include written evidence of the individual’s authority to bind the Offeror under contract to a particular course of action, such as a written delegation of authority signed by an officer of the company.

• Section B: Follow the below instructions for Contract Line-Item Number (CLIN) pricing:

o Offerors shall propose a single unit price for the single CLIN.

o Offerors shall include their overall proposed price at the end of the Schedule of

Supplies/Services section. The overall proposed price will be the sum the single amount. Failing to fill in the total price for CLIN 0001 or failing to provide an overall proposed price may render the Offeror’s quote non-responsive and maybe grounds for disqualification. Electronic copies in Microsoft Excel format shall include all applicable calculations in the individual cells.

• The pricing for the single CLIN shall remain valid for the duration of the 6 months contract ordering period.

• Section I: Complete all required fill-ins.

• Section K: Complete all required certifications, representations, and acknowledgments for the prime contractor and subcontractors, as applicable.

• Amendments: Offerors shall acknowledge amendments to this solicitation with signature upon a completed SF30, or appropriate annotation on the SF18, from an official having the authority to bind the Offeror contractually.

L.4 INCORPORATION OF QUOTE

The Government may incorporate all or part of the successful Offeror’s quote in any contract resulting from this solicitation. Nothing contained in the successful Offeror’s quote shall constitute a waiver to any other requirement within the purchase order. The Order of Precedence clause governs in instances of conflicts between the successful Offeror’s quote and any other requirement of the contract.

L.5 QUESTIONS REGARDIING THE SOLICITATION

Offerors should carefully read this solicitation’s terms and conditions and refer any questions in writing to the Contract Specialist, Anthony Fennell, via email at anthony.fennell@usmc.mil with

Elizabeth Colvin at elizabeth.colvin@usmc.mil copied no later than 12:00 PM Eastern

Standard Time on 04 August 2023. The Government may not address any questions, comments, concerns it receives after that time. The Government will post responses via published amendment to the solicitation.

L.6 OFFEROR ACCEPTANCE PERIOD

Offerors must hold prices firm for a period of six months from the date of this solicitation

(End of Summary of Changes)