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M67854-16-R-1103

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION L - INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND NOTICES TO BIDDERS

The following have been modified:

INSTRUCTIONS

L.1 PROPOSAL SUBMISSION

L.1.1 Address and Due Date

The Government must receive sealed proposals, including Volumes I, II, III, and PDMs, at the following location no later than 2:00 PM Eastern Standard Time 2 May 2016.

Commander Contracts Directorate, CT021 Marine Corps Systems Command 2201A Willis Street Quantico, VA 22134-6050 Attn: Peggy Smith, RFP: M67854-16-R-1103

L.1.2 Package Labeling

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

· Solicitation Number: M67854-16-R-1103 IWCS

· A statement: "TO BE DELIVERED UNOPENED TO PEGGY SMITH”

· The volume and copy number of the written material in each package/box

· The Product Demonstration Models (PDMs) quantity

L.2 PROPOSAL PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS

L.2.1 General Proposal Format - Offerors shall submit technical, past performance, and business proposals as separate volumes in loose-leaf three ring binders. Offerors shall submit one original technical proposal, one original past performance proposal, and one original business proposal. Each copy shall have a cover sheet marked with the copy number (e.g. Copy 1 of 2), title, RFP identification, classification (i.e. IWCS), and Offeror's name. Offerors shall apply all appropriate markings, including those prescribed in accordance with FAR 52.215-1(e), Restriction on Disclosure and Use of Data, and FAR 3.104-4, Disclosure, Protection, and Marking of Contractor Bid or Proposal Information and Source Selection Information. Offers shall also stamp all documents “For Official Use Only and Source Selection Sensitive - See FAR 2.101 and 3.104.” The requirements for original documents and copies are as follows:

(1) Original

(2) Duplicative Copies

(1) Electronic Copy

(1) Duplicative Copy

(1) Electronic Copy

(1) Original

(1) Electronic Copy

L.2.2 Volume I – Technical Proposal(s)

L.2.2.1 Technical Proposal Submission

Each Offeror may submit one complete proposal for the IWCS. Each technical proposal must include the required number of Product Demonstration Models (PDMs) and all required written technical documentation.

L.2.2.2 Product Demonstration Models (PDMs) – (Correlates to Section M, Factor 1, Subfactors 1, 2, and 3) Each Offeror shall submit the following items as part of its technical proposal to demonstrate form, function, aesthetic/uniform requirements and technical effectiveness:

IWCS Proposal: Seven USMC Woodland or Desert MARPAT IWCS PDMs (size Medium Regular) and two yards of each material used to construct the PDMs. Refer to the IWCS PD for fabric, construction, and other requirements.

Each PDM shall be in accordance with the IWCS PD. Each PDM shall meet all IWCS PD requirements.

Each PDM shall contain the labels specified within the IWCS PD.

Each PDM shall be clearly identifiable by the attached size/identification label. The size/identification label shall identify the Offeror submitting the proposal. The label identification shall not –inhibit with PDM garment testing.

L.2.2.3 Written Technical Proposal(s) - (Correlates to Section M, Factor 1, Subfactor 1) Each written technical proposal shall consist of no more than 30 pages with each page numbered sequentially from 1 to 30. The written technical proposal shall include supporting data and information verifying that the contractor meets the IWCS PD requirements.

Offerors complying with the specified Government materials for sample PDM production shall provide supporting data for all characteristics contained in the IWCS PD. Supporting data shall show that the material is in compliance with test methodologies outlined in the IWCS PD, paragraph 3 entitled “Requirements,” and paragraph 4 entitled “Verification.”

Offerors submitting a proposal and PDMs made from alternative (“or equavalent”) material not specified in the IWCS PD (Attachment J1) shall provide supporting data for all IWCS PD characteristics. Supporting data shall comply with test methodologies outlined in the IWCS PD, paragraph 3 entitled “Requirements,” and paragraph 4 entitled “Verification.”

Offerors shall submit one electronic version of the proposal (Microsoft Word copy via CDROM) in addition to the hard copies. Should conflicts arise between the material in the hard copy and the electronic copy, the hard copy marked “Original” will govern. Proposal font shall be Courier New, no smaller than eleven point. Pages may be single spaced, but may not exceed 8½” x 11.” The Government will count drawings, pictures, fabric certifications, and other written documentation shall be in 8½” x 11” increments (e.g., an 11” x 17” document will count as two pages). Items such as title pages and tables of contents will not count towards the overall page limit; however, Offerors shall use such items sparingly. The Technical Proposal shall contain no proposal price information whatsoever.

L.2.2.3.1 Raw Material Written Information – (Correlates to Section M, Factor 1, Subfactor 1)

Offerors shall provide a concise list, table, or matrix of all fabrics and trim (e.g., sewing thread, hook and loop (Velcro), elastic, buttons, slide fastener, interfacings) materials used to fabricate the PDMs. Offerors shall also reference an appendix to the written technical proposal, test data, and Certificates of Conformance if applicable. The list/table/matrix does not count against the technical proposal page limit and shall be an appendix. The list/table/matrix may incorporate into the final contract and become a quality assurance reference.

L.2.2.3.2 Manufacturing Capability – (Correlates to Section M, Factor 2)

Proposals shall include the following:

The written proposal shall include the below information to substantiate the Offeror’s ability to deliver 100 IWCS FAT items within 60 days of contract award and 37,000 IWCS, within 12 months of first shipment, all conforming to PD requirements in entirety.

1. A Manufacturing Plan, including subcontractor participation, with a detailed process flow chart of material input, output, and production steps in sequential order during IWCS production. The Manufacturing Plan shall not include supplier production processes for raw materials. The Manufacturing Plan is a single document incorporating the details of relevant subcontractors’ manufacturing plans. The manufacturing plan shall be an appendix and will not count against the technical proposal page limit. The Manufacturing Plan may incorporate into the final contract and become a quality assurance reference.

1. Signed Manufacturing Agreements with first-tier subcontractors (if applicable). Include the percentage of work that each first-tier subcontractor will perform. The agreements do not count against the 30-page limit for technical proposals.

1. A Supply Chain Management chart demonstrating the use of Berry Amendment Compliant materials for constructing the IWCS. The Supply Chain Management chart does not count against the technical proposal page limit and shall be an appendix. The chart may incorporate into the final contract and become a quality assurance reference.

1. A Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) detailing the internal procedures for controlling end item quality as well as raw material quality during processing, to include the notification and quarantine procedures for defective raw materials and end items. The QASP is a single document that incorporates the details of relevant subcontractors’ QASPs. The QASP does not count against the technical proposal page limit and shall be an appendix. The QASP may incorporate into the final contract and become a quality assurance reference.

1. Capacity available to produce 100 IWCS FAT items no later than 60 days after contract award. Offerors shall illustrate this capability by providing a notional 60-day schedule with their submission.

1. Monthly maximum manufacturing capacity to produce the IWCS. Offerors shall be able to produce at least 37,000 IWCS end items over a 12-month period estimated to begin in November, 2016. Offerors shall illustrate this capability (supported by other data contained in L.3.2.3.2) by providing a notional 12-month delivery schedule with their submission.

d. Self-Certification: Offerors must submit the following signed self-certification in order for its offer to be compliant. The certification must be from the Offeror must not contain any alternative wording.

I, (sign name here), in submitting this offer under solicitation number M67854-16-R-1103, affirm that only products compliant with the Berry Amendment (10 USC 2533a) will be delivered to the Government. As such, all items delivered, either as end products or components, will be grown, reprocessed, reused, or produced in the United States (as defined in DFARS 252.225-7012(b) included by reference herein). This certification covers all materials (including those of all components) and components supplied by subcontractors at any tier, and all labor (including that of all intervening processes), whether performed by the offeror or any of its subcontractors at any tier. FR Rayon fiber included in the fabric is sourced from outside the United States but meets the Berry requirement through the established DoD waiver.

L.2.3 Volume II – Past Performance Proposal (Correlates to Section M, Factor 3) The Government may use and evaluate independently obtained past performance data, such as Past Performance Information Retrieval System (PPIRS) data, Past Performance Questionnaires (PPQ), and any other recent and relevant past performance data provided by the Offeror. Since the Government might not interview all of the sources provided by the Offeror, it is incumbent upon the Offeror to explain the relevance of any past performance data. Furthermore, the Government has no duty to search for data to explain any inconsistencies it finds in the Offeror’s information. The burden of providing thorough and complete past performance information remains with the Offeror. All requisite past performance information applies to all first-tier subcontractors with whom the Offeror teams as well as the Offeror. The Offeror shall submit with its proposal its first tier subcontractors’ letters of consent allowing the Government to disclose the subcontractors’ past performance to the Offeror if necessary.

At minimum, proposals shall include the following information for work similar in size, scope, or complexity to the IWCS:

· Technical relevance of the referenced effort to this procurement;

· Contractor’s CAGE Code; and,

· Statement regarding the ability to provide a quality product in accordance with cost, schedule and contract requirements.

For contracts not meet any original requirement with regard to cost, schedule, or technical performance, the Offeror shall provide a brief explanation for any shortcomings and any corrective actions it took to avoid recurrence. Provide a copy of any cure notices or show cause letters on each listed contract and a description of any corrective action.

Offerors shall submit past performance citations within the past three years that are relevant to this solicitation’s efforts. PLEASE SUBMIT NO MORE THAN THREE CITATIONS PER CONTRACTOR and TWO CITATIOSN PER FIRST-TIER SUBCONTRACTOR. Limit citations to no more than three pages each. In addition, all contracts terminated in whole or in part during the past five years, to include those currently in the process of termination, are relevant, and Offerors shall provide past performance information for those contracts if applicable.

In order to support the above criteria, Offerors shall complete the first block (contractor name, address, contract number) of the Past Performance Questionnaire (Attachment 04) and provide it to Program Managers, Procuring Contracting Officers (PCOs), and Administrative Contracting Officers (ACOs) with whom it has had performance experience. Those individuals should complete the evaluation portion of the Past Performance Questionnaire and email it to the point of contact indicated on the form before the solicitation closes. Offerors shall also complete and submit the Past Performance Participant Summary (Attachment 05) with its proposal, identifying the individuals to whom the Offeror submitted its Past Performance Questionnaires.

L.2.4 Volume III – Business Proposal (Correlates to Section M, Factor 4)

The Business Proposal shall include a completed, signed copy of the entire solicitation, completing all appropriate “fill-in” sections and statements. Failing to provide a complete business submission may result in the Government disqualifying an Offeror’s proposal from competition. Offerors seeking any exception to the solicitation’s terms and conditions shall clearly explain the exception in its cover letter. Exceptions, however, may render the Offeror’s proposal unacceptable. Should conflicts arise between the hard copy material marked “original” in the Business Proposal and the electronic version, the hard copy material shall govern. There is no page restriction for the Business Proposal.

The Business Proposal shall include the following:

L.2.4.1 The Offer - 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 firm contractually must sign the SF33. If the individual is not an officer of the company, the proposal include written evidence of the individual’s authority to bind the company 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 particular CLIN pricing:

· Fill-in Section B CLIN prices/amounts in accordance with the B.4 Section B Pricing Instructions.

· The pricing for each CLIN remains valid for the duration of the contract ordering period, which begins on date of contract award and continues forty-eight months thereafter.

· Section G: Insert the required information in the spaces provided.

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

· Amendments: Acknowledge amendments to this solicitation by signature of an official having the authority to bind your firm contractually upon a completed SF30 or appropriate annotation on the SF33.

· Certification: Offerors shall also execute and include the following Certification in the Business Volume:

I hereby certify our offer dated (INSERT DATE) in response to solicitation M67854-16-R-1103 does not take any exception to, deviate from, or otherwise request a waiver for any of the requirements delineated in solicitation M67854-16-R-1103. Moreover, I hereby certify our offer dated (INSERT DATE) in response to solicitation M67854-16-R-1103 does not include any ground rules, assumptions, or any other verbiage which conditions or otherwise limits our offer dated (INSERT DATE) in response to solicitation M67854-16-R-1103.

Company:

Authorized Signature/Title/Date:

L.2.4.2. Contractor Organizational Chart

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

L.3 INCORPORATION OF TECHNICAL PROPOSAL

The Government may incorporate all or part of the successful Offeror’s technical proposal in any contract resulting from this solicitation. Nothing contained in the successful Offeror’s technical proposal shall constitute a waiver to any other requirement within the contract. Conflict between the successful Offeror’s technical proposal and any other requirement of the contract shall be resolved in accordance with the Order of Precedence clause.

The successful Offeror will provide, as necessary, any updated technical proposal changes reflecting the results of any clarification or discussion. If the Government discovers after award that the awardee did not incorporate changes made as a result of any clarification or discussion into the contact, such changes to the Contractor’s documents shall be administrative in nature, and the Government may unilaterally modify the contract accordingly at no change in contract price or other terms and conditions.

L.4 PRE-AWARD SURVEY

The Government may conduct a Pre-Award Survey 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.

L.5 PRE-CONTRACT COSTS

Pre-contract costs are unauthorized.

L.6 QUESTIONS REGARDING THE SOLICITATION

Offerors should carefully read this solicitation’s terms and conditions and refer any questions in writing to the Contract Specialist, Ms. Peggy Smith via email: peggy.l.smith1@usmc.mil no later than 11:00 AM Eastern Standard Time on 4 April 2016. 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.7 OFFER ACCEPTANCE PERIOD

Offerors must hold prices firm from the date specified for receipt of proposals through 30 September 2016.

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