M67854-14-R-1028_amendment_3.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 update 52.212-1 (Instruction to Offerors-Commercial Items) and 52.212-2 (Evaluation-Commercial Items). Changes are highlighted in blue. All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 16

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY

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 M67854-14-R-1028

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

23-Jul-2014

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.

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.

U0003

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

6. ISSUED BY

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

20-Aug-2014

CODE

MARCORSYSCOM AC/CONTRACTS

2200 LESTER STREET

QUANTICO VA 22134

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

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

M67854-14-R-1028

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

The following have been modified:

52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (APR 2014)

(a) North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code and small business size standard. The NAICS code and small business size standard for this acquisition appear in Block 10 of the solicitation cover sheet (SF 1449). However, the small business size standard for a concern which submits an offer in its own name, but which proposes to furnish an item which it did not itself manufacture, is 500 employees.

(b) Submission of offers. Submit signed and dated offers to the office specified in this solicitation at or before the exact time specified in this solicitation. Offers may be submitted on the SF 1449, letterhead stationery, or as otherwise specified in the solicitation. As a minimum, offers must show--

(1) The solicitation number;

(2) The time specified in the solicitation for receipt of offers;

(3) The name, address, and telephone number of the offeror;

(4) A technical description of the items being offered in sufficient detail to evaluate compliance with the requirements in the solicitation. This may include product literature, or other documents, if necessary;

(5) Terms of any express warranty;

(6) Price and any discount terms;

(7) "Remit to" address, if different than mailing address;

(8) A completed copy of the representations and certifications at FAR 52.212-3 (see FAR 52.212-3(b) for those representations and certifications that the offeror shall complete electronically);

(9) Acknowledgment of Solicitation Amendments;

(10) Past performance information, when included as an evaluation factor, to include recent and relevant contracts for the same or similar items and other references (including contract numbers, points of contact with telephone numbers and other relevant information); and

(11) If the offer is not submitted on the SF 1449, include a statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions, and provisions included in the solicitation. Offers that fail to furnish required representations or information, or reject the terms and conditions of the solicitation may be excluded from consideration.

(c) Period for acceptance of offers. The offeror agrees to hold the prices in its offer firm for 30 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers, unless another time period is specified in an addendum to the solicitation.

(d) Product samples. When required by the solicitation, product samples shall be submitted at or prior to the time specified for receipt of offers. Unless otherwise specified in this solicitation, these samples shall be submitted at no expense to the Government, and returned at the sender's request and expense, unless they are destroyed during preaward testing.

(e) Multiple offers. Offerors are encouraged to submit multiple offers presenting alternative terms and conditions or commercial items for satisfying the requirements of this solicitation. Each offer submitted will be evaluated separately.

(f) Late submissions, modifications, revisions, and withdrawals of offers:

(1) Offerors are responsible for submitting offers, and any modifications, revisions, or withdrawals, so as to reach the Government office designated in the solicitation by the time specified in the solicitation. If no time is specified in the solicitation, the time for receipt is 4:30 p.m., local time, for the designated Government office on the date that offers or revisions are due.

(2)(i) Any offer, modification, revision, or withdrawal of an offer received at the Government office designated in the solicitation after the exact time specified for receipt of offers is “late” and will not be considered unless it is received before award is made, the Contracting Officer determines that accepting the late offer would not unduly delay the acquisition; and--

(A) If it was transmitted through an electronic commerce method authorized by the solicitation, it was received at the initial point of entry to the Government infrastructure not later than 5:00 p.m. one working day prior to the date specified for receipt of offers; or

(B) There is acceptable evidence to establish that it was received at the Government installation designated for receipt of offers and was under the Government's control prior to the time set for receipt of offers; or

(C) If this solicitation is a request for proposals, it was the only proposal received.

(ii) However, a late modification of an otherwise successful offer, that makes its terms more favorable to the Government, will be considered at any time it is received and may be accepted.

(3) Acceptable evidence to establish the time of receipt at the Government installation includes the time/date stamp of that installation on the offer wrapper, other documentary evidence of receipt maintained by the installation, or oral testimony or statements of Government personnel.

(4) If an emergency or unanticipated event interrupts normal Government processes so that offers cannot be received at the Government office designated for receipt of offers by the exact time specified in the solicitation, and urgent Government requirements preclude amendment of the solicitation or other notice of an extension of the closing date, the time specified for receipt of offers will be deemed to be extended to the same time of day specified in the solicitation on the first work day on which normal Government processes resume.

(5) Offers may be withdrawn by written notice received at any time before the exact time set for receipt of offers.

Oral offers in response to oral solicitations may be withdrawn orally. If the solicitation authorizes facsimile offers, offers may be withdrawn via facsimile received at any time before the exact time set for receipt of offers, subject to the conditions specified in the solicitation concerning facsimile offers. An offer may be withdrawn in person by an offeror or its authorized representative if, before the exact time set for receipt of offers, the identity of the person requesting withdrawal is established and the person signs a receipt for the offer.

(g) Contract award (not applicable to Invitation for Bids). The Government intends to evaluate offers and award a contract without discussions with offerors. Therefore, the offeror's initial offer should contain the offeror's best terms from a price and technical standpoint. However, the Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if later determined by the Contracting Officer to be necessary. The Government may reject any or all offers if such action is in the public interest; accept other than the lowest offer; and waive informalities and minor irregularities in offers received.

(h) Multiple awards. The Government may accept any item or group of items of an offer, unless the offeror qualifies the offer by specific limitations. Unless otherwise provided in the Schedule, offers may not be submitted for quantities less than those specified. The Government reserves the right to make an award on any item for a quantity less than the quantity offered, at the unit prices offered, unless the offeror specifies otherwise in the offer.

(i) Availability of requirements documents cited in the solicitation. (1)(i) The GSA Index of Federal Specifications, Standards and Commercial Item Descriptions, FPMR Part 101-29, and copies of specifications, standards, and commercial item descriptions cited in this solicitation may be obtained for a fee by submitting a request to--GSA Federal Supply Service Specifications Section, Suite 8100, 470 East L'Enfant Plaza, SW, Washington, DC 20407, Telephone (202) 619-8925, Facsimile (202) 619-8978.

(ii) If the General Services Administration, Department of Agriculture, or Department of Veterans Affairs issued this solicitation, a single copy of specifications, standards, and commercial item descriptions cited in this solicitation may be obtained free of charge by submitting a request to the addressee in paragraph (i)(1)(i) of this provision.

Additional copies will be issued for a fee.

(2) Most unclassified Defense specifications and standards may be downloaded from the following ASSIST websites:

(i) ASSIST (https://assist.dla.mil/online/start/).

(ii) Quick Search (http://quicksearch.dla.mil/).

(iii) ASSISTdocs.com (http://assistdocs.com).

(3) Documents not available from ASSIST may be ordered from the Department of Defense Single Stock Point (DoDSSP) by--

(i) Using the ASSIST Shopping Wizard (https://assist.dla.mil/wizard/index.cfm);

(ii) Phoning the DoDSSP Customer Service Desk (215) 697-2179, Mon-Fri, 0730 to 1600 EST; or

(iii) Ordering from DoDSSP, Building 4, Section D, 700 Robbins Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19111-5094, Telephone

(215) 697-2667/2179, Facsimile (215) 697-1462.

(4) Nongovernment (voluntary) standards must be obtained from the organization responsible for their preparation, publication, or maintenance.

(j) Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) Number. (Applies to all offers exceeding $3,000, and offers of $3,000 or less if the solicitation requires the Contractor to be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database. The offeror shall enter, in the block with its name and address on the cover page of its offer, the annotation “DUNS” or “DUNS +4” followed by the DUNS or DUNS +4 number that identifies the offeror's name and address. The DUNS +4 is the DUNS number plus a 4-character suffix that may be assigned at the discretion of the offeror to establish additional SAM records for identifying alternative Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) accounts (see FAR Subpart 32.11) for the same concern. If the offeror does not have a DUNS number, it should contact Dun and Bradstreet directly to obtain one. An offeror within the United States may contact Dun and Bradstreet by calling 1-866-705-5711 or via the internet at http://fedgov.dnb.com/webform. An offeror located outside the United States must contact the local Dun and Bradstreet office for a DUNS number. The offeror should indicate that it is an offeror for a Government contract when contacting the local Dun and Bradstreet office.

(k) System for Award Management. Unless exempted by an addendum to this solicitation, by submission of an offer, the offeror acknowledges the requirement that a prospective awardee shall be registered in the SAM database prior to award, during performance and through final payment of any contract resulting from this https://assist.dla.mil/online/start/ http://quicksearch.dla.mil/ http://assistdocs.com/ https://assist.dla.mil/wizard/index.cfm solicitation. If the Offeror does not become registered in the SAM database in the time prescribed by the Contracting Officer, the Contracting Officer will proceed to award to the next otherwise successful registered Offeror. Offerors may obtain information on registration and annual confirmation requirements via the SAM database accessed through https://www.acquisition.gov.

(l) Debriefing. If a post-award debriefing is given to requesting offerors, the Government shall disclose the following information, if applicable:

(1) The agency's evaluation of the significant weak or deficient factors in the debriefed offeror's offer.

(2) The overall evaluated cost or price and technical rating of the successful and the debriefed offeror and past performance information on the debriefed offeror.

(3) The overall ranking of all offerors, when any ranking was developed by the agency during source selection.

(4) A summary of the rationale for award;

(5) For acquisitions of commercial items, the make and model of the item to be delivered by the successful offeror.

(6) Reasonable responses to relevant questions posed by the debriefed offeror as to whether source-selection procedures set forth in the solicitation, applicable regulations, and other applicable authorities were followed by the agency.

(End of provision)

ADDENDUM TO 52.212-1

INSTRUCTIONS

Questions regarding subject RFP must be submitted to Wendy Minch at wendy.minch@usmc.mil no later than 31 July 2014, 2:00 PM Local Time, for consideration. Questions received after 31 July 2014, 2:00 PM Local Time, may not be entertained.

Offerors must submit the Required Items and Information no later than, 18 August 2014, 1:00 PM Local Time.

Proposals received after 18 August 2014, 1:00 PM Local Time, will not be considered for award. The onus is on the vendor to ensure that the Government receives the proposal on time.

Offer Acceptance Period: The minimum offer acceptance period for which offered prices are to be held firm is from the date specified for receipt of proposals through 30 Sep 2014.

Product Demonstration Models (PDMs) and Written Proposal Submission:

ALL SUBMISSIONS (INCLUDING PDMS) ARE AT THE SOLE EXPENSE OF THE OFFEROR.

Submit to following address:

Via U.S. Mail, FedEx or UPS:

Marine Corps Systems Command Contracts, Code CT0 2.1 2201A Willis Street Quantico, VA 22134-6050 Marine Corps Systems Command Attn: Wendy Minch, RFP M67854-14-R-1028

All packages/boxes submitted in response to this solicitation shall reflect the following on the address label:

Solicitation #: M67854-14-R-1028, the legend "TO BE DELIVERED UNOPENED TO Wendy Minch”, the volume https://www.acquisition.gov/ and copy number of written material contained in each package/box and Quantity of Product Demonstration Models (PDMs)

Required Items and Information:

Proposals should be clear, concise, and logically assembled. Table 1 below provides a summary of required content Evaluators will read only up to the maximum number of pages specified; all information on pages past the maximum number will not be evaluated. Pages shall be numbered in the format of X of Y (e.g. 1 of 30).

Information may be single-spaced. Any font size used shall be large enough to be easily legible with the unaided eye if for any reason the Government needs to print out a hardcopy of any section of the electronic proposal. Page size shall not exceed 8½” x 11”. Documentation provided shall be counted in 8½” x 11” increments (e.g. an 11” x 17” section of the electronic proposal will count as two pages). Supplementary brochures, pamphlets, and/or other marketing materials SHALL NOT be submitted, either in hard copy or on the electronic submittals. Any such materials will not be reviewed or evaluated.

CD/DVD Copies: Microsoft Office 2003 software or higher shall be used to create the required .xls, .ppt and .doc files. Adobe Acrobat Version 7.0 or higher shall be used to create .pdf files. The electronic copies shall consist of separate files as set forth and named in the table below: Electronics files shall be easily searchable, and saved in the same volume format as paper volumes.

Electronic Submission:

Should conflicts arise between the hard copy material, marked “original” and on the CD/DVD, the hard copy written material, marked “original” shall govern.

Incorporation of Technical Proposal:

All or part of the successful Offeror’s technical proposal may be incorporated in any contract resulting from this solicitation. The successful Offeror’s technical proposal may be incorporated by reference. Nothing contained in the successful Offeror’s technical proposal shall constitute a waiver to any other requirement of the contract. In the event of any conflict between the successful Offeror’s technical proposal and other requirement of the contract, the conflict shall be resolved in accordance with the Order of Precedence stated under Clause 52.212-4.

The successful Offeror will provide, as necessary, any updated technical proposal changes that reflect the results/responses to any items of clarification and/or discussions. If, after contract award, it is discovered that changes made as a result of any clarifications and/or discussions were not incorporated in those portions of the technical proposal incorporated into the contact, such changes to the Contractor’s documents shall be considered administrative in nature and shall be made by unilateral modification to the contract, at no change in contract cost or price or other terms and conditions.

Pre-Award Survey:

A Pre-Award Survey may be conducted to examine the Offeror's technical ability, production capacity, tailored quality control plan, management structure, financial capability, accounting systems, labor resources, performance record, and ability to meet required schedules.

Pre Contract Costs:

Pre contract costs are not authorized.

Service of a Protest:

Protests, as defined in Subpart 33.101 of the FAR, that are filed directly with an agency, and copies of any protests that are filed with the General Accounting Office (GAO), shall be served on the Contracting Officer (addressed as follows) by obtaining written and dated acknowledgment of receipt from:

Commander Contracts Directorate, CT2.1 Marine Corps Systems Command 2201A Willis Street Quantico, VA 22134-6050 Attn: S. Leigh D’Lugos, RFP: M67854-14-R-1028

Email: susan.dlugos@usmc.mil

A copy of any protest shall be received in the office designated above within one calendar day of filing a protest with the GAO.

Table 1

Factors and Subfactors:

Factor 1: Technical Acceptability Subfactor 1: PDM and Written Compliance with Performance Specification Subfactor 2: Manufacturing/Delivery Capability Factor 2: Past Performance Factor 3: Subcontract Plan (Large Business that meets the dollar threshold) Factor 4: Price

1. Submitted Product Demonstration Models (PDMs)-(Correlates to Factor 1, Subfactor 1):

a. Offerors shall provide Fifteen (15) USMC Intermediate Cold Weather Gloves Three (3) each in Small, Medium, Large, X- Large, & XX- Large.

b. Each PDM shall be assembled in accordance with the ICWG performance specification (PS). Each PDM will meet all requirements of the ICWG PS, including end item visual and finished dimensions.

c. Each PDM shall contain the labels specified within the ICWG PS.

d. PDMs shall be clearly identified on attached size/identification label. This attached size/identification label shall identify the Offeror submitting the proposal. The label identification shall be such that it does not affect the performance or evaluation of the design.

e. PDMs will not be returned.

2. (Technical Volume I): Written Compliance with Performance Specification- Correlates to Factor 1, Subfactor 1):

a. Offerors shall provide certificates of conformance (CoCs), and supporting test data, for all ICWG PS material requirements identified in Tables I through V, (with the exception of Moisture Vapor Transmission Rate by ASTM E96 Method B identified in Table I), end item requirements identified in Table VI (with the exception of liner retention and dry thermal insulation, Clo), and Spectral Reflectance requirements in Table VIII.

Offerors may provide CoCs and test data for liner retention and dry thermal insulation, Clo; however, these two end

Content Quantity Page Limit

Product Demonstration Models

Fifteen (15) USMC Intermediate Cold Weather Gloves

Three(3) each in Small, Medium, Large, X- Large, & XX-Large

N/A

Technical -Volume I 1 Original (Paper)+ 3 CD/DVD Copies

Certificate of Conformance and Test Data do not count against page limit.

Not to Exceed 30 pages

Past Performance and Business – Volume II 1 Original (Paper) 3 CD/DVD Copies No page limit item requirements will not be evaluated. The CoCs and test data provided shall include sufficient information to validate that the materials and end items meet the requirements as specified in section 3 of the ICWG PS.

b. Raw Material: Offerors shall provide, as an appendix, a concise list/table/matrix of all materials used in the fabrication of the PDMs. NOTE: After contract award, the list/table/matrix may be used for quality assurance purposes.

3. (Technical Volume I): Manufacturing/Delivery Capability- Correlates to Factor 1, Subfactor 2):

Offerors shall provide:

a. An up-to-date ISO 9001 certification certificate or equivalent certification certificate as part of their proposal. In lieu of an ISO 9001 certification certificate or equivalent certification certificate, offerors may submit a Quality Assurance Plan (QAP) that details the internal processes and procedures for establishing and controlling quality of raw materials, works in process, and end items including procedures for notification and quarantine of defective raw materials and finished items. The QAP is a single document that incorporates the details of relevant subcontractors’ QAPs. The QAP does not count against the technical proposal page limit and shall be submitted as an appendix.

The QAP may be incorporated in the final contract and be used for quality assurance purposes.

b. A description of manufacturing capacity available to produce the ICWG. Offerors shall also provide a notional 12 month delivery schedule that shows the ability to produce at least 36,835 ICWG (pairs) end items within a twelve month period to begin after approval of pre-production validation (estimated to be 16 December 2014).

4. (Past Performance and Business Volume II): Past Performance- Correlates to Factor 2:

Offerors shall submit past performance citations within the past three (3) years that are relevant to the efforts required by this solicitation. Relevant is defined as work similar in nature and magnitude of the work described in this solicitation. PLEASE SUBMIT NO MORE THAN THREE (3) CITATIONS PER CONTRACTOR Note:

Submission of finalized Contractor Performance Assessment Reports (CPARs) will be accepted as past performance citations.

At a minimum, past performance information shall include the following information:

• Contract Number and Item Description

• Dollar Value and Contract Delivery Schedule or Period of Performance

• Statement regarding the ability to provide a quality product, within the contract price in accordance with the required delivery schedule.

• Government Point of Contact to include email and telephone

Contractor Organizational Chart:

Offeror shall provide a company organizational chart which includes the Name, Position Title, Address, Telephone Number and Email Address of the Company Principals, as well as all Principals supporting the ICWG Program.

5. (Past Performance and Business Volume II): Subcontract Plan (only if meets the threshold)- Correlates to Factor 3):

Small Business as the Prime Per FAR 19.702(b)(1), Small businesses are NOT required to submit Small Business Subcontracting Plans.

However, small businesses shall indicate the amount of effort proposed to be done by a small business either at the prime level or at the first tier subcontract level.

Large Business as the Prime Per FAR 19.702(a)(1), Large Business Offerors with a price proposal over the $650,000 threshold requirement SHALL submit a subcontracting plan with their proposal in accordance with FAR Clauses 52.219-8 and 52.219-9 Alternative II.

Subcontracting Plan. This solicitation contains FAR clause 52.219-9 “Small Business Subcontracting Plan and its Alternate II. The plan described and required by the clause including the associated subcontracting percentage goals and subcontracting dollars, shall be submitted with your proposal. Offerors must make certain that their subcontracting plan addresses all requirements stated under FAR Clause 52.219-9 Alternative II.

In accordance with FAR 52.219 Alt II, paragraph (d)(1), Offeror’s shall express subcontracting goals “in terms of percentages of total planned subcontracting dollars.” To this end, offerors are advised that current FY14 DoD subcontracting goals for this contract are 36.7% percent. Of that 36.7% goal, at least 3% is to be placed with HUBZone Small Business, 3% with Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), 5% with Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) (per DFAR 219.704, DFAR clause 252.219-7003, and the FY14 DoD Procurement Goals – to include, as applicable, historically black colleges and universities or minority institutions) and 5% with Woman-Owned Small Businesses. The percentage goals for this solicitation apply only to the total dollar value of the work being subcontracted.

Offerors are advised that a proposal will not be rejected solely because the submitted plan does not meet the stated goals above. USMC will consider the amount of work being retained for performance by the prime contractor in house when determining whether a subcontracting plan is acceptable. The Offeror shall discuss the rationale for any goal proposed that is less than the Procurement Goals listed above.

Offerors shall ensure that the Subcontracting Plan provides the following types of firms identified in its proposal by name, address, point of contact and telephone number.

• Small Business

• Veteran Owned Small Business

• Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business

• HUBZone Small Business

• Small Disadvantaged Business

• Women-owned Small Business Firms

Fill out the table below which provides a breakdown of the offeror’s proposed goals by small business category, expressed in terms of both a percent of Total Contract Value and a percent of Total Planned Subcontracts.

Table 2 – Subcontracting Plan Goals

Column A Column B Column C

Business Category Goal as Percent of Contract Value

Dollar Value to be subcontracted per Category

Goal as Percent of Subcontracting Value

Small Business Concerns Large Business Concerns n/a

Total Dollars to be Subcontracted n/a

The Following small business subcategories do not necessarily add up to the percentage and dollar amount in the "Small Business Concerns" category above, since some small businesses do not fall into any of the subcategories below, while others will fall into more than one subcategory below.

Subcategories of Small Business Concerns

Veteran Owned Small Business

(VO)

Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business

(SDVO)_

HUBZone Small Business

Small Disadvantaged Business

(SDB)

Women Owned Small Business Concerns (WOSB) Historically Black Colleges and Universities/Minority Institutions

*Although DFARS 219.704(1) states that “subcontracts with historically black colleges and universities and minority institutions do not have to be included in the small disadvantaged business goal in commercial items subcontracting plans”, the small disadvantaged business category of “Historically Black Colleges and Universities/Minority Institutions” is included to satisfy DFARS 215.304(c)(i) which states that the aforementioned small business category “shall be addressed in the solicitation.”

It is recommended that Offerors first complete Column B by entering the dollar amount the Offeror proposes to subcontract to each business category and subcategory.

To complete Column A, divide the dollar amount in Column B the total offered price of the proposal (that is, the total contract value).

To complete column C, divide the corresponding amount in Column B by the amount in the “total Dollars to be Subcontract” cell in Column B.

Note: the “Total Dollars to be Subcontracted” amount in Column C will always be that category divided by itself (100% if any dollars are subcontracted)

• Explain why percentages identified above are realistic for this solicitation. If goals proposed are less than the subcontracting goals required, the Offeror shall discuss the rationale for not being able to meet that goal.

• Provide the required descriptions, statements, and assurances under FAR Clause 52.219-9 sections (d) (1) through (11).

• Describe those efforts the contractor plans to undertake to provide assistance to SB, VOSB, SDVOSB, HUB, SDB, & WOSB concerns. (FAR 52.219-9(e)(1)-(6))

6. (Past Performance and Business Volume II): Price- (Correlates to Factor 4):

Price: Offerors shall submit prices in accordance with the solicitation and for all Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs) stated in the solicitation. Prices are to be F.O.B. Destination.

52.212-2 EVALUATION--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JAN 1999)

(a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers:

EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD

This acquisition will utilize Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation procedures. The Government will award (1) contract to the Offeror whose proposal is determined to be technically acceptable with acceptable past performance and the lowest evaluated price, who is deemed responsible in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), and whose proposal conforms to the solicitation requirements.

The Government will organize offers by dollar value (lowest to highest) and will then begin the technical and past performance evaluation. The Government will review the lowest-priced offeror first for technical and past performance acceptability. The offeror must be acceptable in all factors listed in the solicitation to be considered technically acceptable. If the lowest-priced offeror is not technically acceptable with acceptable past performance, the Government will progress through the remaining offerors based on the next lowest-price until an offeror is determined to be technically acceptable with acceptable past performance. At that point, any remaining proposals will not be evaluated. Partial awards will not be made.

The Government intends to evaluate proposals and make an award on an "initial offer" without discussions. Should the Government determine discussions to be necessary; the Government will establish a competitive range and notify all Offerors of their inclusion or exclusion. Discussions will be held with those Offerors in the competitive range. Offerors eliminated from the competitive range will be notified in writing in accordance with FAR 15.503.

Upon receipt of Final Proposal Revisions(FPRs), the Government will organize offers by dollar value (lowest to highest) and will then begin the FPR technical and past performance evaluation. The Government will review the lowest-priced offeror first for technical and past performance acceptability. The offeror must be acceptable in all factors listed in the solicitation to be considered technically acceptable. If the lowest-priced offeror is not technically acceptable with acceptable past performance, the Government will progress through the remaining offerors based on the next lowest-price until an offeror is determined to be technically acceptable with acceptable past performance. Only the Offeror determined to be technically acceptable with acceptable past performance, either initially or as a result of discussions, will be considered for award. Partial awards will not be made.

The technical evaluation board will use the following to represent the ratings given for the non-price factor set forth in the solicitation:

TECHNICAL ACCEPTABILITY RATINGS

Rating Definition

Acceptable Proposal clearly meets the minimum requirements of the solicitation.

Unacceptable Proposal does not clearly meet the minimum requirements of the solicitation.

EVALUATION FACTORS

Factor 1: Technical Acceptability Subfactor 1: PDM and Written Compliance with Performance Specification Subfactor 2: Manufacturing/Delivery Capability

Factor 2: Past Performance

Factor 3: Subcontract Plan (Large Business that meets the dollar threshold)

Factor 4: Price

Factor 1: Technical Acceptability Sub-factor 1: PDM Compliance with Performance Specification:

PDMs will be evaluated against the ICWG PS as follows:

End Item Visual Examination End item visual evaluation, utilizing the PDM’s submitted, shall be conducted in accordance with Table X Defects, as outlined in the ICWG PS. As such, systems may be disassembled or destroyed by the technical evaluation board in the process of inspection and/or evaluation.

End item visual inspection pass/fail criteria shall be as follows:

End Item Visual Examination (Defects)

• Pass/Acceptable: ≤ 5

• Fail/Unacceptable: ≥ 6

*Pass / Fail criteria are measured against all PDMs combined, as opposed to per individual PDM.

End Item Dimensional Evaluation End item Dimensional evaluation, utilizing the PDM’s submitted, shall be conducted in accordance with Table IX, Glove Finished Dimensions, as outlined in the ICWG PS. As such, systems may be disassembled or destroyed by the technical evaluation board in the process of inspection and/or evaluation. Pass/Fail Criteria is as follows:

End Item Dimensional Examination

• Pass/Acceptable: 0

• Fail/Unacceptable: ≥ 3

*Pass / Fail criteria are measured against all PDMs combined, as opposed to per individual PDM.

In addition to Tables IX and X the following requirements will be evaluated on a pass/fail basis. Failure to meet any one of the requirements referenced below will render a proposal technically unacceptable.

Requirement Eval Type Performance Specifications Reference 1.

The glove shall have a curved finger design

Visual Evaluation

Section 3.3 Design, Section 6.6 Figures

2.

The glove shall have a waterproof insert

Section 3.3 Design, Section 3.4 Materials and components

3. The outside of the glove shall include a side seam clasp that allows the gloves to be clipped together as a pair when not in use

Visual Evaluation

Section 3.3 Design, Section 3.4 Materials and components, Section

6.6 Figures

4. The gauntlet shall extend beyond the wrist and be elasticized at the inner wrist to provide stretch and accommodate varying wrist widths.

Visual

Section 3.3 Design

5.

A pull loop shall be attached at the hem of the gauntlet to provide ease of donning as well as provide a means to attach the glove to other clothing items or equipment

Visual Evaluation

Section 3.3, Section 3.4 Materials and components, Section 6.6 Figures

6.

The glove shall have an adjustable hook and loop tab to allow for an adjustable fit around the wrist at the bottom of the gauntlet

Visual Evaluation

Section 3.3, Section 3.4 Materials and components, Section 6.6 Figures

7. An additional strip of leather (see 3.4.3) shall be superimposed over the shell material at the knuckles to provide additional knuckle protection.

The leather shall conform to the shape of the knuckles. (see figure 1-4)

Section 3.3, Section 3.4 Materials and components, Section 6.6 Figures 1 – 4

8.

All components shall conform to the approved components as listed in the performance specification

Visual Evaluation

Section 3.3, Section 3.4 Materials and components, Section 6.6 Figures 1-4.

9.

The shell fabric shade shall be coyote

Visual Evaluation

Section 3.8 Color matching

10.

Gloves shall meet end item requirements provided to include: dry time, durability, and waterproofness.

Visual Evaluation & Demonstration

Section 4.4.4 End Item Testing *

11.

All glove stitching and seams shall conform to ASTM-D-6193

Section 3.7 Construction

12.

Design shall conform to figures 1 through 5

Visual Evaluation & Fit

Section 3.3, Section 6.6 Figures

*Note: the Government reserves the right to conduct any or all test(s). Should testing be conducted on one Offerors PDMs, that test shall be conducted on all others Offerors PDMs.

Factor 1 Technical Acceptability:

Sub-factor 1. Written Compliance with Performance Specification:

CoCs:

• Will be rated as acceptable/unacceptable as appropriate.

• Proposals providing CoCs will be cross-referenced with the raw material list/table/matrix.

CoCs and test data will be evaluated against all ICWG PS material requirements in Tables I through V, end item requirements in Table VI and Spectral Reflectance requirements in Table VIII (the requirement is only to meet 6 of the 14 wavelengths for spectral reflectance). Liner retention and dry thermal insulation, Clo, (specified in Table VI) will not be evaluated. Moisture Vapor Transmission Rate by ASTM E96 Method B (specified in Table I) will not be evaluated.

• Failure to meet any one of the material and end item requirements referenced in Tables I through VI will render a proposal technically unacceptable. Failure to meet 6 of the 14 wavelengths in Table VIII will render the proposal technically unacceptable.

• If CoCs and/or supporting test data fails to provide sufficient information for the Government to determine that the materials and end item meet the requirements as specified in section 3 of the ICWG PS, the proposal shall be technically unacceptable.

Factor 1 Technical Acceptability:

Sub-factor 2: Manufacturing/Delivery Capability

Information provided under instructions/Manufacturing/ Delivery capability will be used to evaluate the Offeror’s ability to deliver 36,835 ICWG, to the Government within a twelve month period to begin after approval of pre-production validation (estimated to be 16 December 2014). Further, the Government will evaluate an offeror’s quality assurance plan for effectiveness in ensuring reliable manufacture of items conforming to technical requirements throughout the contract period of performance. Offerors must provide all required information;

missing information can be deemed as an unacceptable proposal. Manufacturing and Delivery Capability will be rated as Acceptable/Unacceptable as appropriate.

Factor 2 – Past Performance

Past performance shall be evaluated as “acceptable” or “unacceptable” basis using the ratings identified below:

PAST PERFORMANCE EVALUATION RATINGS

Rating Definition

Acceptable

Based on the Offeror’s performance record, the Government has a reasonable expectation that the Offeror will successfully perform the required effort, or the Offeror’s performance record is unknown. (See note below.)

Unacceptable Based on the Offeror’s performance record, the Government has no reasonable expectation that the Offeror will be able to successfully perform the required effort.

Note: In case of an Offeror without a record of relevant past performance or for whom information on past performance is not available or so sparse that no meaningful past performance rating can be reasonably assigned, the Offeror may not be evaluated favorably or unfavorably on past performance. Therefore, the Offeror shall be determined to have unknown past performance. In the context of acceptability/unacceptability, “unknown” shall be considered “acceptable.”

Factor 3- Subcontractor Plan:

The Small Business Participation Factor will receive a rating of acceptable or unacceptable, along with a narrative evaluation. For an offeror’s participation to be acceptable, the proposal must include a reasonable portion of work to be subcontracted to SB, VOSB, SDVOSB, HUB, SDB, & WOSB. The Government will evaluate the reasonableness of the proposed small business utilization along with supporting rationale against the total contract value.

Reasonable will be judged as follows:

• The extent to which SB firms are specifically identified in proposals

• The extent for commitment to use SB firms,

• The complexity and variety of the work SB firms are to perform

• The extent of participation of SB firms in terms of the value of the total acquisition

• For large businesses only with a price proposal over the $650,000 threshold-reasonableness will be judged on compliance with FAR clause 52.219-9 Alternative II

Factor 4 - Price

Price Evaluation: The Government will conduct a price analysis using one or more of the techniques specified in FAR 15.404-1(b) in an effort to determine price reasonableness.

A total evaluated price will be calculated as follows: the sum of CLIN 0001 total price and the average of the total evaluated prices for all five ordering periods under CLIN 0002.

CLIN DESCRIPTION

EVALUATION

QUANTITY

PROPOSED

UNIT PRICE TOTAL

0001 (10 of each size)

Pre-Production Validation 50 $

=Evaluated Quantity X

Proposed Unit Price

(Ordering Period 1)

ICWG Sizes S, M, L, XL, XXL 106,785 $

=Evaluated Quantity X

Proposed Unit Price

(Ordering Period 2)

ICWG Sizes S, M, L, XL, XXL 106,785 $

=Evaluated Quantity X

Proposed Unit Price

(Ordering Period 3)

ICWG Sizes S, M, L, XL, XXL 106,785 $

=Evaluated Quantity X

Proposed Unit Price

(Ordering Period 4)

ICWG Sizes S, M, L, XL, XXL 106,785 $

=Evaluated Quantity X

Proposed Unit Price

(Ordering Period 5)

ICWG Sizes S, M, L, XL, XXL 106,785 $

=Evaluated Quantity X

Proposed Unit Price

Example:

Total Price CLIN 0001 + ((Total Price Ordering Period 1 + Total Price for Ordering Period 2 + Total Price for Ordering Period 3 + Total Price for Ordering Period 4 + Total Price for Ordering Period 5)/5)= Total Evaluated Price

If a proposal fails to propose prices for all items and quantities, the Government may reject that offer as Unacceptable.

Unbalanced Pricing The Government may determine that a proposal is unacceptable if the prices proposed are materially unbalanced between line items or subline items. Unbalanced pricing exists when, despite an acceptable total evaluated price, the price of one or more contract line items is significantly overstated or understated as indicated by the application of cost or price analysis techniques. A proposal may be rejected if the Contracting Officer determines that the lack of balance poses an unacceptable risk to the Government.

(b) Options. (NOT APPLICABLE) The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. The Government may determine that an offer is unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced. Evaluation of options shall not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).

(c) A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer's specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award.

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