M67854-13-R-5029-0003._21_May_2013._PDF._FINAL_.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 provide the follow ing: (1) Answ ers to inquiries from Industry and (2) Provide updated information that pertains to section(s) w ithin the solicitation regarding the updated questions/answ ers [Section M-1.0/ Section L-2.0/ SF 30 block#9/

Section L-2.2].

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 21-May-2013

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 M67854-13-R-5029

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

11-Apr-2013

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 is extended, X 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 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.

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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)

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3. EFFECTIVE DATE

20-May-2013

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ATTN: JAMILA BRANSFORD

2200 LESTER STREET

QUANTICO VA 22134

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SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

Changes are noted in BOLD and UNDERLINED.

All other information remains the same if not addresssed in this amendment.

SECTION J - LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS

The following have been added by full text:

ADMENDMENT ATTACHEMENT LIST

Amendment Attachment List for M67854-13-R-5029-0003 / JMIC

1. Drawing: #7517238

2. Drawing: #7517239

3. Drawing: #7517237 Rev A

See Federal Business Opportunities (www.fbo.gov) for PDF files.

QUESTIONS-ANSWERS VIA INDUSTRY

Number# Location in

Solciation Question/Issue/Concern

Government's

Response

1 General Issue: Small

Business Set Aside

Why has the Governemnt not made

Solicitation M67854-13-R-5029 a small business set-aside? It was my understanding that the Presolicitation

Notice originally stated it was a Total

Small Business Set Aside. We are a small business, Garret Container appears to have been awarded some contracts for

JMICs in the past and they appear to be a small business. It also appears other small businesses have produced JMICs.

This is a small business side http://www.fbo.gov/

2 General Issue: JMIC,

3.0 Product Sample/ pg.

54, L-2.3, Submission of Bid Sample

The JMIC 3.0 K consists of numbers custom aluminum extrusions.

Aluminum Extruded parts take an extremely long lead time to deliver. The first ordering process consists of ordering the extruding dies for the different shaped extrusions. The extruder must first build the tooling for the dies, and then process the material.

Typical lead times on projects such as this take 8-10 weeks for the initial order just to receive the raw material. Then the material must be machined, which in the JMIC there is an extensive amount of CNC machining that is required. On

pg. 54 of the solicitation, it states that

"The Offeror must provide one JMIC

3.0 Product Sample no later than the

time deadline for proposal submission.

Early delivery is required." This is impossible for anyone except the company or companies who have provided the JMICs in the past which limits competition. Will the

Government consider adding to the solicitation that 2 First Articles are due to be delivered no later than 120 days from contract award?

No

3 General Issue: Previous

Technical Proposals

Is the Government going to make available copies of the technical proposals for existing or past contracts or any previous contracts for similar

JMICs?

No

4 General Issue: Discount

Pricing

If the Government allows discount pricing, will the Government consider taking the average of the prices submitted by the contract for the sperate quantity brackets determined and then multiply them by the quantity listed for the CLIN to get an accurate evaluation.

Then add together all of the CLINs

No

5 General Issue:

Stackability & Access

When loaded JMIC, 3.0K are stacked 3 units high in a warehouse or in a ships cargo hold with full payload, can the user access the bottom JMIC, 3.0 without unstacking the stack?

Yes

6 General Issue:

Stackability & Access

If you walked up to a stack of JMIC

3.0K stacked 3 units high in a warehouse or in a ships cargo hold and did not have a forklift, could you access the bottom unit JMIC, 3.0K to access contents without jeapardizing the stability of the stack?

Yes

7 General Issue: JMIC, 1.5K

Is there any reason to have information on the JMIC 1.5K in any of the information regarding this solicitation?

No

8 General Issue: JMIC, 1.5K

Should we as contractors just ignore all of the information stated in the provided documents regarding the JMIC 1.5K?

Yes

9 General Issue: RFID

TAG REQUIREMENT

Are there any RFID requirements for this solicitation?

Yes

10 General Issue: Internal

Stowage Box

The Internal Stowage Box description is very vague. Due to this being a Best

Value Solicitation, the vendor that knows what the customer wants has a superior advantage over the other offerors. There are all types of options for the internal cases including plastic, metal, wood. The JMIC is standardized and it is obvious that all offerors are submitting bids on the same product.

The Internal Strage Box can be anything from a tan waterproof lined bag with rigid material all the way to a metal box with 4 handles as the specification is described currently. Will the

Government please make this description more defined so all offerors are able to present a similar product.

The requirement is listed.

11 General Issue:

Economic Price

Adjustment (FAR)

Is the Government willing accept an

Economic Price Adjustment (FAR) clause in the proposal regarding material

(metal: aluminum) and transportation

(shipping, fuel)

No

12 General Issue: Progress

Payments

The RFP does not contain a provision for progress payments. Will the

Government consider amending the RFP to include the clauses at FAR 52.232-14 and FAR 52.232-16?

The Government will consider adding them.

13 Solicitation, page 1 Why has the Governemnt not made

Solicitation M67854-13-R-5029 a small business set-aside? We are a small business, Garret Container appears to have been awarded some contracts for

JMICs in the past and they appear to be a small business. It also appears other small businesses have produced JMICs.

Solicitation

M67854-13-R-5029 is a small business set-aside.

14 Solicitation, page 2

Section B

Will the Government consider inserting fill in blocks so we can discount pricing? Example: Quantity 1-50 = x , Quantity 51-200=x, Quantity 201-1000

= x , Quantity 1,001-5,000= x, Quantity

5,001-15,000=x

Step-ladder quantities are encouraged.

15 Solicitation, page 2

Section B

If we offer volume discount pricing, how will the contract price be evaluated? If someone knows that the

Government will purchase more units in the first year as opposed to the last year, the Government should want to make sure that the offeror does not fix their price to only benefit the contractor.

See Section M for

Pricing evaluation.

16 Solicitation, page 2

Section B/ITEM NO

Is there a minimum quantity the

Government intends to purchase the first year? The ability to provide competitive pricing due to the potential difference in purchasing 1 unit and 15,000 units is huge. We believe a tremendous savings could be seen by the Government if a larger initial minimum purchase quantity was in the contract.

The amount of units procured will be determined by the price.

17 Solicitation, page 13

Section 3.3 Warranty/

3.3.2, Execution

This paragraph states that "The contractor shall not void the warranty when the user conducts repairs."

Question: How does the Government determine if it was a repair due to misuse by the user or someone customizing the unit for another need?

Will the Government reconsider this sentence?

The Government will not reconsider this sentence.

18 Solicitation, page 13

Section 3.3 Warranty/

3.3.3, Warranty

Management

This paragraph states that "The contractor shall accept or reject all claims within 48 hours of claim being initiated." Question: It would seem more fair to give the contractor time to travel to the destination to see the problem before having to accept or reject the warranty. Will the

Government consider extending the period of 48 hours to a new period of 7

Days? If the period is to short it may force the contractor or the Government to make a poor decision when there may be no problem at all.

No

19 Solicitation, page 13

Section 3.3 Warranty/

3.3.3, Warranty

Management

This paragraph states that "The contractor shall order and ship all parts under warranty. The contractor shall adhere to the following repair cycle time for Continental United States (CONUS), Outside Continental United States

(OCONUS) and Contigency Operations:

7 days-Parts Only." Question: It does not seem reasonable to have the same 7 day period for this wide range of area.

Will the Government consider modifying the solicitation to have 30 day-Parts only (CONUS), 60 day - Parts only (OCONUS), and 90 day

(Contingency Operations) or no

Contingency Operations at all.

20 Part III. Past

Performance

The Government is asking the offeror to provide THREE (3) most relevant contracts in the past three years similar in size, scope, complexity, and cost/price. Due to the fact this is a very large solicitation, and the fact that the

Government is asking for contracts of similar size, will the Government consider extending the time period to include the THREE (3) most relevant contracts within the past 6 years, or the longest time possible instead of the past 3 years as currently stated.

No

21 Solicitation, pg. 54:

JMIC, 3.0 Product

Sample/ pg. 54, L-2.3, Submission of Bid

Sample

The JMIC 3.0 K consists of numbers custom aluminum extrusions.

Aluminum Extruded parts take an extremely long lead time to deliver even when working with great suppliers. The first ordering process consists of ordering the extruding dies for the different shaped extrusions. The extruder must first build the tooling for the dies, and then process the material.

Typicall lead times on projects such as this take 8-10 weeks for the initial order just to receive the raw material. Then the material must be machined, which in the JMIC there is an extensive amount of CNC machining that is required. On

pg. 54 of the solicitation, it states that

"The Offeror must provide one JMIC

3.0 Product Sample no later than the

time deadline for proposal submission.

Early delivery is required." This is impossible for anyone except the company or companies who have provided the JMICs in the past which limits competition. Will the

Government consider adding to the solicitation that 2 First Articles are due to be delivered no later than 120 days from contract award?

22 M-1.0 Basis for

Contract Award & M-

4.0 Price

Paragraph M-1.0 states "The

Government anticipates awarding multiple contracts resulting from this solicitation to the responsible Offeror (s) using "Best Value" Criteria per FAR

15.101." AND Paragraph M-4.0 Price states "b. The Government will evaluate each offeror's proposed price to determine reasonableness and will award to a single awardee." Question:

Will the Government please clarify these conflicting statement?

The Government will award to a single offeror. Will make clarifications in the solicitation

(Section M)

23 M-1.0 Basis for

Contract Award & M-

4.0 Price

Will the Government consider awarding more than one contract to supply the

JMIC, 3.0k? If so, what is basis for consideration?

No

24 Solicitaion, pg. 55 Basis for Award and pg.58

Price/ M-1.0 Basis for

Contract Award & M-

4.0 Price

Will the Government consider awarding more than one contract to supply the

Internal Stowage Box? If so, what is the basis for consideration?

Vendor will provide internal boxes with

JMIC same contract.

25 Solicitaion, pg. 55 Basis for Award and pg.58

Price/ M-1.0 Basis for

Contract Award & M-

4.0 Price

Will the Government consider awarding more than one contract to supply the

Internal Rigging Set? If so, what is the basis for consideration?

Vendor will provide internal rigging with

JMIC same contract.

26 SOW 2.0 -TECH SPEC

PHST-176C pg. 4

Should we as contractors just ignore all of the information stated in the provided documents regarding the JMIC 1.5K?

Yes

27 Performance Spec-

TECH SPEC PHST-

176C pg. 4/3.2.1

If the JMIC 3.0K is built as described by the drawings provided on the DL

7517221, shouldn't the JMIC 3.0K meet the performance requirments stated under page 4 of the TECH SPEC PHST-

176C, 3. REQUIRMENTS ?

Yes

28 Purchase Description,

pg. 17 & 18/2.1

Should the Internal Stowage Box have any foam inside the box?

Must meet the requirements of the

Solicitation.

29 Purchase Description,

pg. 17 & 18/ 2.0

Internal Stowage Box

If the Internal Stowage Box should have foam, what kind of foam, how thick, and placed where in the box?

Must meet the requirements of the

Solicitation.

30 Purchase Description,

pg. 17 & 18/2.6 & 2.7

Are there any testing requirements for the Internal Stowage Box? (example:

drop tests, salt, fog, rain, MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-2073)

Must meet the requirements of the

Solicitation.

31 Purchase Description,

pg. 17 & 18/ 2.0

Internal Stowage Box

Should the Internal Stowage Box be rotational molding process from polyethylene?

Must meet the requirements of the

Solicitation.

32 Purchase Description,

pg. 17 & 18/ 2.0

Internal Stowage Box

Can the Internal Stowage Box be made from Aluminum?

Must meet the requirements of the

Solicitation.

33 Purchase Description,

pg. 17 & 18/2.0 Internal

Stowage Box

Must the Internal Stowage Box be lockable?

Must meet the requirements of the

Solicitation.

34 Purchase Description,

pg. 17 & 18/2.0 Internal

Stowage Box

Can the Internal Stowage Box be made of waterproof fabric with reinforced lining?

Must meet the requirements of the

Solicitation.

35 Purchase Description,

pg. 17 & 18/ 2.0

Internal Stowage Box

Are there any hardware requirements for the Internal Stowage Box? (Example:

Zinc, Stainless Steel, Hinged, or Just

Latched)

Must meet the requirements of the

Solicitation.

36 Purchase Description,

pg. 17 & 18/ 2.0

Internal Stowage Box

Should the hardware of the Internal

Stowage Box be attached by rivets?

Must meet the requirements of the

Solicitation.

37 Purchase Description,

pg. 17 & 18/ 2.0

Internal Stowage Box

If the hardware should be riveted, does the Government want the rivets to be attached to an insert molded into the case?

Must meet the requirements of the

Solicitation.

38 Purchase Description,

pg. 17 & 18/ 2.0

Internal Stowage Box

Should the Internal Stowage Box provide stable stacks outside of the

JMIC?

Must meet the requirements of the

Solicitation.

39 Purchase Description,

pg. 17 & 18/ 2.0

Internal Stowage Box

Should the Internal Stowage Box cross stack?

Must meet the requirements of the

Solicitation.

40 Purchase Description,

pg. 17 & 18/ 2.0

Internal Stowage Box

Should the Internal Stowage Box have a

4.0" staking pattern (on center to center) so they align with the tie down rail system of the JMIC?

Must meet the requirements of the

Solicitation.

41 Purchase Description,

pg. 17 & 18/ 2.0

Internal Stowage Box

Does the Internal Stowage Box need to have a Inter Stacking Pattern?

Must meet the requirements of the

Solicitation.

42 Purchase Description,

pg. 17 & 18/ 2.0

Internal Stowage Box

Does the Government want the offerors to provide a Internal Stowage Box that fits snuggly in the JMIC or Loose?

Must meet the requirements of the

Solicitation.

43 Purchase Description,

pg. 17 & 18/ 2.0

Internal Stowage Box

Do the internal dimensions of the

Internal Stowage Box need to be a approximately 37"x21"x14" ?

Must meet the requirements of the

Solicitation.

44 Purchase Description,

pg. 17 & 18/ 2.0

Internal Stowage Box

Do the external dimensions of the

Internal Stowage Box need to be approximately 40" x 24" x 16"?

Must meet the

45 Purchase Description,

pg. 17 & 18/ Purchase

Description, pg. 17 &

182.0 Internal Stowage

Box

Do the internal dimensions of the

Internal Stowage Box need to be a approximately of 45" x 17" x 14"?

Must meet the requirements of the

Solicitation.

46 Purchase Description,

pg. 17 & 18/ 2.0

Internal Stowage Box

Do the external dimensions of the

Internal Stowage Box need to be approximately 48" x 20" x 16"?

Must meet the requirements of the

Solicitation.

47 Purchase Description,

pg. 17 & 18/ Purchase

Description, pg. 17 &

18/ 2.0 Internal

Stowage Box

What are the external dimensions of the

Internal Stowage Box that needs to be provided?

Must meet the requirements of the

Solicitation.

48 Purchase Description,

pg. 17 & 18/ 2.0

Internal Stowage Box

Does the Internal Stowage Box need to have Wheels?

No.

49 Purchase Description,

pg. 17 & 18/ 2.0

Internal Stowage Box

Is there a minimum weight the Internal

Stowage Box need to be?

Must meet the requirements of the

Solicitation.

50 Purchase Description,

pg. 17 & 18/2.0 Internal

Stowage Box

Is there a maximum weight the Internal

Stowage Box can be?

Must meet the requirements of the

Solicitation.

51 Purchase Description,

pg. 17 & 18/ 2.5

Does the Internal Stowage Box need to have a minimum internal volume of 6 cubic feet?

Must meet the requirements of the

Solicitation.

52 Purchase Description,

pg. 17 & 18/2.0 Internal

Stowage Box

Does the bottom depth of the Internal

Stowage Box need to be approximately

11 inches?

Must meet the requirements of the

Solicitation.

53 Purchase Description,

pg. 17 & 18/ 2.0

Internal Stowage Box

Does the Internal Stowage Box need to have a quantity of 2 locking latches?

Must meet the requirements of the

Solicitation.

54 Purchase Description,

pg. 17 & 18/ 2.0

Internal Stowage Box

Is there a manufacturer and part number of the Internal Stowage Box the

Government wants the offeror to quote specifically?

No

55 Purchase Description,

pg. 18/ 3.1 CAM

BUCKLE STRAP

Are the flat snap hooks the large, the small, flat, or twisted?

No

56 Purchase Description,

pg. 18/ 3.1 CAM

BUCKLE STRAP

Will the offeror be required to test each assembly?

Yes

57 Purchase Description,

pg. 18/ 3.1 CAM

BUCKLE STRAP

If the offer is required to test the assemby, what percentage must be tested?

10%

58 Purchase Description,

pg. 18/ 3.2 RATCHET

STRAP with FLAT

SNAP HOOKS

Are the flat snap hooks the large, the small, flat, or twisted?

Must meet the

59 Purchase Description,

pg. 18/ 3.2 RATCHET

STRAP with FLAT

SNAP HOOKS

Does the equivalent mean these must be olive drab or black? Note: This webbing is easy to find in yellow.

Must meet the requirements of the

Solicitation.

60 Purchase Description,

pg. 18/ 3.3 RATCHET

STRAP with

TIEDOWN RINGS

Is the inside length of the pear link critical to the Government?

Must meet the requirements of the

Solicitation.

61 Purchase Description,

pg. 18/ 3.3 RATCHET

STRAP with

TIEDOWN RINGS

If the inside pear length is critical, what is the inside length the Government requires?

Must meet the requirements of the

Solicitation.

62 Purchase Description,

pg. 18/ 3.3 RATCHET

STRAP with

TIEDOWN RINGS

Does the equivalent mean these must be olive drab or black? Note: This webbing is easy to find in yellow.

Must meet the requirements of the

Solicitation.

63 Purchase Description,

pg. 18/ 3.3 RATCHET

STRAP with

TIEDOWN RINGS

Will the offeror be required to test each assembly?

Yes

64 Purchase Description,

pg. 18/ 3.3 RATCHET

STRAP with

TIEDOWN RINGS

If the offer is required to test the assemby, what percentage must be tested?

10%

65 Purchase Description,

pg. 18/ 3.3 RATCHET

STRAP with

TIEDOWN RINGS

Can the Government provide a current drawing of this item?

No

66 DL 7517221, Drawing

P/N: 7517247/

EXTRUSION

It appears that the Government and or

NSWC IHD has previously purchased this extrusion previously. Can you please tell us the vendor for this extrusion that would already have the dies for this extrusion shape, which would result in a reduction in price to the Government?

Extrusions will be researched and procured by the vendor.

67 DL 7517221, Drawing

P/N: 7517236 /UHMW

Polyethylene

It appears that the Government and or

NSWC IHD has previously purchased this item as cast urethane. Can you please tell us the vendor for this cast urethane item due to the fact that they would already have the molds for this shape, which would result in a reduction in price to the Government ?

Extrusions will be researched and procured by the vendor.

68 DL 7517221, Drawing

P/N: 7517244/ UHMW

Polyethylene

It appears that the Government and or

NSWC IHD has previously purchased this item as cast urethane. Can you please tell us the vendor for this cast urethane item due to the fact that they would already have the molds for this shape, which would result in a reduction in price to the Government?

Extrusions will be researched and procured by the vendor.

69 DL 7517221, Drawing

P/N: 7517248/ HOOK-

CAST

On the drawing I have for this part it says "This item is designated as multi-use. Contact Naval Surface Warfare, Indian Head Division, PHST Center for further information." It appears that the

Government and or NSWC IHD has previously purchased this item as casting. Can you please tell us the vendor for this cast item due to the fact that they would already have the molds for this shape, which would result in a reduction in price to the Government?

No

70 DL 7517221, Drawing

P/N: 7517246/

COUNTERWEIGHT

On the drawing I have for this part it says "This item is designated as multi-use. Contact Naval Surface Warfare, Indian Head Division, PHST Center for further information." It appears that the

Government and or NSWC IHD has previously purchased this item. Can you please tell us the vendor for this item due to the fact that they would already have the item in stock, which would result in a reduction in price to the

Government?

71 L-2.0 Because the proposal may contain drawings, photos, and tables, may we submit proposal volumes in Adobe PDF format (excluding the requested Excel spreadsheets)? We have found that page layout often “slips” in MS Office from version to version, particularly when graphics are involved. This would also ensure that the printed copies that we will provide will match exactly the pdf file submitted.·

(Page 49) L-2.0, Preparation of

Proposals. “Offeror shall include one electronic “soft” copy (one copy of the business volume and one copy of the technical volume on separate discs) of the full proposal using the Microsoft

Office for Windows suite of applications, submitted on CD-ROM, formatted for a personal computer.”

Yes. This will be reflected in a change to section L.

72 What is the projected award date? Within the next 120 days

73 Will you award one item to multiple suppliers?

No

74 How many warranty claims have you encountered on existing inventory of

JMICs?

None

75 What are projected quantities for orders and total orders by item per year? Total potential quantity of 15,000 and 5,000 is maximum, what is realistic?

The requirement is for 15000 JMICs to be ordered over 5 years. However, the contract is limited by a total contract value of

$32,000,000

76 How many (estimated if not known)

JMICs are fielded now?

77 Which CLIN or is there a CLIN for the first article and first article testing?

There is no specific

CLIN for First

Article testing.

78 SF 33, L-2.1 As noted in the two passages referenced below, please clarify the number of copies required.

• SF 33, Block 9: Original plus 5 copies is requested.

• (Page 50) L-2.1, Organization of the

Proposal. “An original and six (6) copies of the Technical Volume, as well as an original and one (1) copy of the

Business Volume, shall be provided.

All copies of the Technical Volume may be submitted in one binder as opposed to seven (7) separate binders.”

An original plus six

(6) copies of the

Technical Volume are required. The

SF33 will be corrected to reflect in this Amendment.

79 Do they need to meet the JMIC Garrett container spec. exactly as written, or will you accept comparable products?

This is a government design and yes must meet specs provided

80 Do the containers need to meet a specific size dimension?

Yes

81 Can the native 3D models be provided for all machined parts?

No

82 For the internal stowage box there is a small number of requirements (8) listed in the purchase description, are these the only requirements for the stowage box?

Is there an existing design, or are you seeking a quote for a new design only following the listed requirements? What is the PSI requirement for the pressure relief valve?

The requirements in the Prduct

Decscription.

83 On the JMIC Finish Instruction

(8410941) a second method was listed as TBD, does this mean an alternative method of finish can be quoted or is it required to use method 1?

No

84 Are you considering alternatives to the current JMIC with similar capabilities?

No

85 How many JMICs are required for first article testing?

It is anticipated that the Government may initially purchase 10 JMICs in its first Delivery

Order.

86 Where is it preferred we allocate the prototyping and custom tools for JMIC costs into the proposal? I.E.; under the

System Verification Review, Physical

Configuration audit, or another appropriate location.

Any manufacturing cost should be account for in the price of the container.

87 I assume the Internal Stowage Box is a

Pelican ISP case; however, it is my understanding that there are two ISP cases they manufacture that fit the description, IS3721103 and

IS45171103. Can you provide further information on the Internal Stowage

Box, such as, recommended manufacturer and/or part number?

No

88 Purchase Description/ 2 On page 17 of the solicitation (2.0

Internal Stowage Box) it specifies 2.1 shall fit 4 per JMIC container. Is the quantity 5,000 on Item No 0002 by each box (1 box each for a total of 5,000 boxes) or is it by unit (4 boxes per unit for a total of 20,000 boxes)

QTY OF 5,000

BOXES

89 Purchase Description/ 2 Have the drawings provided been validated by production and fielding?

The drawing have been validated

90 For the internal stowage box there is a small number of requirements (8) listed in the purchase description, are these the only requirements for the stowage box?

Yes

91 Purchase Description/

2.0

Is there an existing design for the stowage box, or are you seeking a quote for a new design only following the listed requirements?

The Government is not looking for a stowage box per the requirements listed.

92 2.0 What is the PSI requirement for the pressure relief valve?

Current standard valve relief for box size.

93 Purchase Description/

2.3

Would you consider breaking down the pricing quantities into “stepladder” quantities or multiple estimated quantities? This would allow us the ability to provide more accurate unit prices for each item of supply, which, would greatly reduce the total costs to the government because the unit prices for each item of supply is reduced the more the government orders under the contract.

Yes, the

Government would like to have step-ladder pricing proposed. Section

L will be Amended to reflect this.

94 Solicitation/ Section B Will JMICs deliver to one location or multiple locations; CONUS or

OCONUS?

Please see Section F of the Solicitation.

95 2 in the statement of work states a minimum monthly quantity of 100 units, however the CLIN quantity's suggest a monthly quantity of 1,250 per month to equal a 15k for a twelve month period.

What is the range of units for the monthly or yearly quantity that should be quoted?

The production rate is delineated in

Section F. The

SOW rate is for an offeror to address to the Government its production and surge capabilities.

Contractors may propose a schedule more aggressive than what is required in Section

F. Section F has been changed in this

Amendment.

96 SOW/ 3.1.2 What test reports are you looking for prior to government testing?

Any test that were performed before submitting

97 SOW What is meant by or examples of “value added”?

An example of value added could be a more aggressive delivery rate than that required by the

Government.

98 SOW A minimum monthly quantity of 100 units is stated, however the CLIN quantity's suggest a monthly quantity of

1,250 per month to equal a 15k for a twelve month period. What is the range of units for the monthly or yearly quantity that should be quoted?

Depending on the contract, that will dictate the delivery schdule.

99 SOW/ 3.1.2 Of the 9 extrusions (1 optional) that are listed in the package, are these extrusion dies owned by the Navy and available for use by any contractor? If so can the extruder(s) list be provided.

The company awarded the contract would have to purchase.

100 TDP/ 7517258,

8410933, 7517257, 7517247, 7517242, 7517241, 7517240, 7517234, 7517254

Detail E (Optional)

On the JMIC Finish Instruction

(8410941) a second method was listed as TBD, does this mean an alternative method of finish can be quoted or is it required to use method 1?

Method 1 required.

101 TDP/ 8410941 A required extrusion drawing is missing from the TDP.

7516554 is on the basline drawings

102 TDP/ 7516554 Can approval be provided for native 3D models to be provided from PHST for all machined parts? PHST stated they can provide models if approval is given from the POC.

The container shall be fabricated and assembled in accordance with the applicable DL.

103 TDP If there are any RFID requirments, please describe specification of RFID tag and how it should be attached and content desired?

Each JMIC will have protected locations for

Automatic

Identification

Technology (AIT)

Tags. Thus, visibility and distribution management will also be enhanced., AIT Tag/device may be attached to the JMIC. Tags will be “data rich” and have the ability to electronically store detailed item data, e.g., NSNs, consignor, consignee, Port of

Embarkation (POE), Port of debarkation

(POD

104 SOW 2.0 - Data List

(DL) 7517221 / sheet 3 of 7

Document Number 7517237: Will the

Government please provide document number 7517237 REV A, FORK

POCKET FILLER?

PDF attched per 3rd

Amendment.

105 SOW 2.0 - Data List

(DL) 7517221/ sheet 3 of 7

Document Number 7517238: Will the

Government please provide document number 7517238 REV ---, SHAFT?

PDF attched per 3rd

Amendment.

106 SOW 2.0 - Data List

(DL) 7517221 /sheet 3 of 7

Document Number 7517239: Will the

Government please provide document number 7517239 REV ---, SIDE BASE

FILLER?

PDF attched per 3rd

Amendment.

107 SOW 2.0 - Data List

(DL) 7517221/ sheet 3 of 7

Has the Government provided all current REVISIONS of drawings for the

JMIC 3.0?

Yes

108 Purchase Description,

pg. 17 & 18 / 2.0

Internal Stowage Box

What are the internal dimensions of the

Internal Stowage Box that needs to be provided?

Please meet the requirement in the

PD

109 Purchase Description,

pg. 17 & 18/ 2.0

Internal Stowage Box

Does the Government want offerors to quote the Internal Stowage Box as an

ISP Case P/N: IS3721-1103?

The vendor may quote any boxes they desire

110 Purchase Description,

pg. 17 & 18/ 2.0

Internal Stowage Box

Does the Government want offerors to quote the Internal Stowage Box as an

ISP Case P/N: IS4517-1103?

The vendor may quote any boxes they desire

111 Purchase Description,

pg. 18/ 3.0 INTERNAL

RIGGING SET

Will the Government please provide specifications about these items that would allow us as offerors to go to more than one source of supply?

No

112 Purchase Description,

pg. 18/ 3.1 CAM

BUCKLE STRAP

Does the equivalent mean these must be olive drab or black? Note: This webbing is easy to find in yellow.

Yes

113 Purchase Description,

pg. 18/ 3.1 CAM

BUCKLE STRAP

What kind of testing and certification is required?

Any testing to certifiy the straps.

114 Purchase Description,

pg. 18/ 3.1 CAM

BUCKLE STRAP

Can the Government provide a current drawing of this item?

Please refer to website that is listed in the Product

Description.

115 Purchase Description,

pg. 18/ 3.3 RATCHET

STRAP with

TIEDOWN RINGS

What kind of testing and certification is required?

Any testing to certifiy the straps and tiedowns.

116 Purchase Description,

pg. 18/ 3.4 Double

STUD FITTING WITH

PEAR SHAPED RING

What is material is this material used to make this item?

Please refer to website that is listed in the Product

Description.

117 Purchase Description,

pg. 18/ 3.4 Double

STUD FITTING WITH

PEAR SHAPED RING

Is there any strapping material that goes along with this item? If so what kind and length?

No

118 DL 7517221/ Weight of

JMIC

What is the weight of the JMIC if produced in accordance with the drawings listed in DL 7517221?

52”L x 44”W x 43”

H

119 DL 7517221, Drawing

P/N: 7516774/ Interface

Fitting Forging or

Casting

On the drawing it states "This item is designated as common hardware.

Contact Naval PHST Center Naval

Surface Warfare Center, Indian Head

Division, Detachment Earle, 201 State

HWY 34 South, Colts Neck, N.J.

07722-5023 for further information." It appears that the Government and or

PHST Center NSWC IHD has previously purchased this forging or casting. Can you please tell us the vendor for this forging or casting that would already have the item available, which would result in a reduction in price to the Government?

Refer to Federal

Business

Opportunities website for this historical data.

SECTION L - INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND NOTICES TO BIDDERS

The following have been modified:

INSTRUCTIONS

L-2.0 PREPARATION OF PROPOSALS

This request for proposals is written in the Uniform Contract Format described in FAR 15.204-1.

The Government advises prospective Offerors to read the terms and conditions of the model contract carefully. Proposals shall be prepared using “Times New Roman” 12 point font style on

8½ x 11 inch white paper. Tables and illustrations may use a reduced font style not less than 8 point. Foldouts are not allowed. Margins shall be 1 inch on all sides. All material submitted may be single-spaced. Offerors shall ensure that each page provides identification of the submitting Offeror in the header or footer. Number all pages sequentially.

Offeror shall include one electronic “soft” copy (one copy of the business volume and one copy of the technical volume on separate discs) of the full proposal using the Microsoft Office application or Adobe PDF, submitted on CD-ROM, formatted for a personal computer. Price breakdown shall include completed MS Excel spreadsheets with formulae intact. Schedules will be in MS Project or Adobe PDF. Delivery of process flows may be in hard copy if not compatible with the above software.

L-2.2 CONTENT OF THE PROPOSAL

The following instructions are provided for the relevant portions of the proposal:

Part I. Model Contract. The Offeror shall agree to the terms and conditions of the model contract of this solicitation that consists of RFP Sections A - K, including all documents, exhibits, and attachments. The submission of these items in accordance with the instructions will, upon acceptance by the Government, contractually bind the Government and the Contractor to the terms and conditions of the model contract.

(1) The Business Volume shall include a completed, signed original copy of the entire solicitation (Sections A through K), with all appropriate “fill-ins” completed. (NOTE: On the first page of this volume, the Offeror shall certify that the proposal has been prepared completely consistent with the terms and conditions of the solicitation. Any exceptions, deviations, and/or waivers shall render the Offeror’s proposal unacceptable to the Government. As provided below, Offerors must certify that their respective offer provided in response to solicitation

M67854-13-R-5029 does not take any exception to, deviate from or otherwise request a waiver for any of the requirements delineated in solicitation M67854-13-R-5029.

(2) The price proposal shall include a firm-fixed unit price for each separately priced CLIN in SECTION

B in the format provided for each CLIN. Stepladder pricing is requested.

(3) It is expected that this contract will be awarded based upon a determination that there is adequate price competition; therefore, the Offeror is not required to submit or certify cost or pricing data with its proposal. If, after receipt of the proposals, the Contracting Officer determines that adequate price competition does not exist, the Offeror shall provide certified cost or pricing data as requested by the

Contracting Officer.

Part II. Pricing. All dollar amounts provided in a completed Section B shall be rounded to the nearest dollar. A random evaluation quantity will be used for all stepladder and non-stepladder CLINS during evaluation.

Under Section B, a step-ladder pricing structure is preferred; because price breaks may vary by contractor, each Offeror may revise the step ladder pricing structure ranges to better accommodate where the price breaks (discounts) may be applied for their particular organization. However, the minimum quantity for the 1 st range must be 1 and the maximum quantity for the last range must be the max quantity specified for each CLIN.

Under Section B, Offerors shall not complete the Unit Price and Max Amount entry located at the top of the stepladder CLINS. Offerors are hereby notified that the CLIN pricing submitted in their respective proposal will be evaluated in accordance with the criteria delineated in Section M of the RFP.

SECTION M - EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD

The following have been modified:

EVALUATION FACTORS

M-1.0 EVALUATION SUMMARY

The Government will evaluate each Offeror’s proposal, received before the RFP closing date and time established for this solicitation, and use the results in the contracting source selection decision. The source selection process will determine the overall merits of each proposal in terms of its potential to best satisfy the needs of the Government. Proposals received before the RFP closing date and time established, for this solicitation will be evaluated by a team of Government personnel. The employment and exercising of subjective judgment by the

Government evaluators is implicit in the source selection process. NOTE: Should conflicts arise between the material presented in any volumes and the CD-ROM submitted, the precedent for consideration of the proposal shall be with the written word contained in the proposal. However, if contradictory information is found in the CD-ROM, such as to discredit the claim in the paper proposal that the requirements of the PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTION can be met, then the

CD-ROM information may lead to a finding of technical unacceptability.

Basis for Contract Award. The Government reserves the right to award more than one contract against Solicitation No. M67854-13-R-5029. The Government anticipates awarding one (1) contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible Offeror (s) using "Best Value" criteria per FAR 15.101. Award will be made to the responsible Offeror:

Whose proposal is technically acceptable;

Whose offer is deemed responsive to the solicitation requirements;

Whose overall offer represents "Best Value" to the Government.

In making its "Best Value" determination, the Government will consider overall technical merit

(i.e. non-price evaluation criteria) to be of significantly greater importance than evaluated price.

However, the importance of price as a factor in the final determination will increase with the degree of equality in the overall technical merit of the proposals.

M-4.0 PRICE.

Price will be evaluated, but not rated. The Government will calculate an “Evaluated Price to the

Government” for each Offeror’s proposal by adding together the following:

a. The Government will establish a, “Total Evaluated Price to the Government” for each offeror by multiplying the offeror’s proposed price for each CLIN listed in Section B and a randomly selected number not to exceed the maximum quantity of each CLIN; the sum of these will determine the total evaluated price to the Government.

b. The Government will evaluate each offeror’s proposed price to determine reasonableness and will award to a single awardee.

(End of Summary of Changes)