17R1217_Amendment_0001-RFP_170511.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: 1) add responses to industry questions; 2) update the extended CLIN description for CLIN 0002; 3) update CLIN 0003 and CLIN 0016 w ith the correct NSNs; 4) update section F w ith correct delivery address; 5)add FAR clauses 52.219-6 and 52.219-14; 6) remove FAR clause 52.219-4; 7) update Section L paragraph L.1 to extend the proposal due date from 22 May 2017 to 30 May 2017; 8) Update Section L to add paragraph L.2.2 for delivery of PDMs; 9) Update Section L paragraph L.8 to extend the offer acceptance period to 31 Dec 2017; 10) update Section M paragraph M.1; 11) update Attachment 03 (Patterns); and 12) add Attachment 08 (Sub Belt CAD Draw ings). Please see page 2 for details.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 20

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 11-May-2017

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 M6785417R1217

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

20-Apr-2017

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

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

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

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

or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

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

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

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

CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

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

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

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

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

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

10A. MOD. OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

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

6. ISSUED BY

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

11-May-2017

CODE

MARCORSYSCOM

2200 LESTER ST

QUANTICO VA 22134

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

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

M6785417R1217

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION B - SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES

CLIN 0002

The CLIN extended description has changed from:

Main Pack Suspension, Assembled, NSN 8465-01-602-6934, (Frame with Hip Belt and Shoulder Harness Assembly and Main Bag attached to the frame) in accordance with (IAW) the Statement of Work, Attachments 01 through 04, and additional contract terms and conditions specified herein.

To:

Main Pack with Suspension, Assembled, NSN 8465-01-602-6934, (Frame with Hip Belt and Shoulder Harness Assembly and Main Bag attached to the frame) in accordance with (IAW) the Statement of Work, Attachments 01 through 04, and additional contract terms and conditions specified herein.

CLIN 0003

Main Bag, NSN 8465-600-791, in accordance with (IAW) the Statement of Work, Attachments 01 through 04, and additional contract terms and conditions specified herein

Main Bag, NSN 8465-01-600-7911, in accordance with (IAW) the Statement of Work, Attachments 01 through 04, and additional contract terms and conditions specified herein

CLIN 0016

Sub Belt ONLY in accordance with (IAW) the Statement of Work, Attachments 01 through 04, and additional contract terms and conditions specified herein. Quantities for the Sub Belts are as follows; Small, NSN 8465-615- 5120, Quantity - 960, Medium, NSN 8465-01-615-5140, Quantity - 3300, Large, NSN, 8465-01-615-5141, Quantity

- 1740.

Sub Belt ONLY in accordance with (IAW) the Statement of Work, Attachments 01 through 04, and additional contract terms and conditions specified herein. Quantities for the Sub Belts are as follows; Small, NSN 8465-01- 615-5120, Quantity - 960, Medium, NSN 8465-01-615-5140, Quantity - 3300, Large, NSN, 8465-01-615-5141, Quantity - 1740.

SECTION F - DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

The following have been modified:

DELIVERIES

F.1 DELIVERY INFORMATION

F.1.1 Initial Delivery Orders

F.1.1.1 Two USMC Pack Systems, including the Sub-Belt (size Medium), shall be delivered to the following address no later than 45 days after contract award for First Article Tests:

US Army Natick Soldier RDEC Bldg D Rm 204 10 General Greene Ave Natick, MA 01760 Attn: Trevor Scott

F.1.1.2 Upon notification of First Article approval and production release, 1,285 USMC Pack Systems excluding the sub-belt (CLIN 0001) and 7,255 spare components shall be delivered in accordance with Attachment 05.

F.1.1.3 CLIN 0019, CDRLs, shall be delivered in accordance with CDRL A001 (Exhibit A) as follows:

The first report is due 30 calendar days from the date of subsequent delivery order 0001 award and shall be submitted monthly thereafter during the performance of the delivery order.

The report shall be sent via email to Captain Jolanta Krempin at Jolanta.O.Krempin@usmc.mil, Lieutenant Christopher Hulse at Christopher.Hulse@usmc.mil, Mrs. Michelle Travis-Jeffries at michelle.travis-jeff@usmc.mil, and Mr. Keane Butts at Keane.Butts@usmc.mil.

F.1.2 Subsequent Delivery Orders

F.1.2.1. The Contractor shall be required to deliver up to 6,000 USMC Pack Systems (CLIN 0001) and 12,000 spare components (CLIN 0002 – 0018), to a continental United States delivery location, within 12 months from award date of a respective delivery order associated with this contract.

F.1.2.2. CLIN 0019, Status Reports, shall be delivered in accordance with CDRL A001 (Exhibit A) via email to Captain Jolanta Krempin at Jolanta.O.Krempin@usmc.mil, LT Christopher Hulse at Christopher.Hulse@usmc.mil, Mr. Keane Butts at Keane.Butts@usmc.mil, and Ms. Michelle Travis-Jeffries at Michelle.Travis-Jeff@usmc.mil.

The first report is due 30 calendar days from the date of the delivery order award and shall be submitted monthly thereafter during the performance of the delivery order.

SECTION I - CONTRACT CLAUSES

The following have been added by full text:

52.219-6 NOTICE OF TOTAL SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE (NOV 2011)

(a) Definition.

"Small business concern," as used in this clause, means a concern, including its affiliates, that is independently owned and operated, not dominant in the field of operation in which it is bidding on Government contracts, and qualified as a small business under the size standards in this solicitation.

(b) Applicability. This clause applies only to--

(1) Contracts that have been totally set aside or reserved for small business concerns; and

(2) Orders set aside for small business concerns under multiple-award contracts as described in 8.405-5 and 16.505(b)(2)(i)(F).

(c) General. (1) Offers are solicited only from small business concerns. Offers received from concerns that are not small business concerns shall be considered nonresponsive and will be rejected.

(2) Any award resulting from this solicitation will be made to a small business concern.

(d) Agreement. A small business concern submitting an offer in its own name shall furnish, in performing the contract, only end items manufactured or produced by small business concerns in the United States or its outlying areas. If this procurement is processed under simplified acquisition procedures and the total amount of this contract does not exceed $25,000, a small business concern may furnish the product of any domestic firm. This paragraph does not apply to construction or service contracts.

(End of clause)

52.219-14 LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING (JAN 2017)

(a) This clause does not apply to the unrestricted portion of a partial set-aside.

(b) Applicability. This clause applies only to--

(1) Contracts that have been set aside or reserved for small business concerns or 8(a) participants;

(2) Part or parts of a multiple-award contract that have been set aside for small business concerns or 8(a) participants; and

(3) Orders set aside for small business or 8(a) participants under multiple-award contracts as described in 8.405-5 and 16.505(b)(2)(i)(F).

(c) By submission of an offer and execution of a contract, the Offeror/Contractor agrees that in performance of the contract in the case of a contract for--

(1) Services (except construction). At least 50 percent of the cost of contract performance incurred for personnel shall be expended for employees of the concern.

(2) Supplies (other than procurement from a nonmanufacturer of such supplies). The concern shall perform work for at least 50 percent of the cost of manufacturing the supplies, not including the cost of materials.

(3) General construction. The concern will perform at least 15 percent of the cost of the contract, not including the cost of materials, with its own employees.

(4) Construction by special trade contractors. The concern will perform at least 25 percent of the cost of the contract, not including the cost of materials, with its own employees.

The following have been deleted:

52.219-4

SECTION L - INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND NOTICES TO BIDDERS

INSTRUCTIONS

Section L - Instructions, Conditions and Notices to Bidders

SECTION L

L.1 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

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

Failing to adhere to these instructions may result in the Government removing the proposal from further consideration in the source selection process. Offerors may submit ONLY one proposal in response to this solicitation. Proposals shall remain valid until 30 December 2017 and shall not contain classified information.

L.2 PROPOSAL SUBMISSION

L.2.1 Written Proposal Delivery Address Marine Corps Systems Command 2201A Willis Street Quantico, VA 22134-6050 Attn: Keane Butts, RFP: M67854-17-R-1217

L.2.2 PDM Delivery Address US Army Natick Soldier RDEC Bldg D Rm 204 10 General Greene Ave Natick, MA 01760 Attn: Trevor Scott

L.2.3 Proposal Submission Date Proposals are due no later than 12:00PM Eastern Standard Time on 30 May 2017.

L.2.4 Package Labeling for Written Proposals All packages and boxes shall contain the following information on the address label:

Solicitation Number: M67854-17-R-1217 USMC Pack A statement: "TO BE DELIVERED UNOPENED TO Keane Butts” The volume and copy number of the written material in each package/box

L.3 PROPOSAL PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS

L.3.1 General Proposal Format Offerors shall submit technical, past performance, and business proposals as separate volumes in loose-leaf three ring binders in accordance with Table 1 – Proposal Submission Requirements. 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 (e.g. Volume I – Technical Proposal), RFP number (M67854-17-R-1217), classification (i.e., USMC Pack), and Offeror's name. Each CD shall be marked with the title, RFP number, classification, 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.

Offerors shall also stamp all documents “Source Selection Sensitive - See FAR 2.101 and 3.104.” Offerors shall submit all information for Government consideration in a clear, coherent, and concise manner sufficient to demonstrate an understanding of the contract requirements. The Government will remove and not consider as part of the proposal any pages exceeding a specified page limit. A page printed on both sides will be counted as two pages. Pages containing text shall be on 8 ½ x 11 inch paper. Drawings or other graphics should be reduced to the extent legibility is not lost. Each page shall be single-spaced with a minimum of 12-point font and one-inch margins.

All pages shall contain appropriate numbering and contain the complete company name, date, and solicitation number in the header or footer. CD Requirements: Offerors shall use Microsoft Office 2000 software or higher to create the required .xls, .ppt and .doc files as well as Adobe Acrobat Version 7.0 or higher to create .pdf files.

Table 1: Proposal Submission Requirements VOLUME CONTENT SUBMISSION Page Limit Volume I USMC Pack Technical Proposal

• Technical Capability o End Item Visual Examination o End Item Dimensional & Fit

Examination o Compliance with Performance

Requirements o Manufacturing Capability

(1) Original

(2) Duplicative Copies

(1) Electronic Copy - CD

30 pages

Volume II Past Performance Proposal (1) Original

(1) Duplicative Copy

(1) Electronic Copy-CD

No page limit

Volume III Business Proposal

(1) Original

(1) Electronic Copy -CD

No page limit

L.3.2 Specific Proposal Instructions

L.3.2.1 Volume I – Technical Capability

Each technical proposal must include the required number of Product Demonstration Models (PDMs) and all required written technical documentation. The Technical Proposal shall NOT contain price information.

L.3.2.1 End Item Visual Examination, End Item Dimensional & Fit Examination, and Compliance with Performance Requirements (Evaluated in Section M, Factor 1, Subfactors 1, 2 and 3)

Each Offeror shall submit two complete USMC Pack Systems (all components assembled, including USMC Sub-belts size medium) as a part of its technical proposal to demonstrate form, function, and technical effectiveness.

Each PDM shall be in accordance with the FILBE DTLSPEC dated 18 April 2017 and shall meet all USMC Pack DTLSPEC requirements.

Each PDM shall be clearly identifiable by the attached easily-removable identification label on each sub-component comprising the Pack System (frame, main bag, hip belt, shoulder harness assembly, sub-belt, assault pouch, assault pack, hydration pouches, sternum cinch, sustainment pouches, buckle repair kit, hydration system assembled:

hydration carrier, hydration bladder, tube kit, bite valve with cover). The removable label identification shall clearly identify the Offeror submitting the proposal. The label identification shall not affect the performance or evaluation of design. Additionally, PDM shall contain technical labels as outlined in Detailed Specifications and Drawings (RFP Attachments 01 and 02 respectively); however, PDM technical labels shall NOT contain any identifiable markings as to the identity of the manufacturer (i.e. Cage Code, Name).

Each PDM shall be assembled in accordance with FILBE DTLSPEC dated 18 April 2017 and packaged in accordance with Section D.

L.3.2.1.2 End Item Visual Examination, End Item Dimensional & Fit Examination, and Compliance with Performance Requirements (Evaluated in Section M, Factor 1, Subfactor 1, 2 and 3)

The written technical proposal shall include supporting data and information verifying that the Offeror meets the USMC Pack detailed specification and Statement of work.

Offeror shall also provide a concise list/lable/matrix of all raw material and sub-component materials used in the fabrication of the PDMs and reference to an appendix of the written technical proposal, test data and/or Certificates of Conformance (CoC).

L.3.2.1.3 Manufacturing Capability (Evaluated in Section M, Factor 1, Subfactor 4)

The written proposal shall include the below information about production capability and capacity relative to equipment and personnel and how these enable the offeror to meet the delivery schedule. The information shall substantiate the Offeror’s ability to produce and deliver 500 USMC Pack Systems and 1,000 parts per month with the ability to ramp up production and delivery to 1,000 USMC Pack Systems and 1,500 parts per month all conforming to the FILBE DTLSPEC dated 18 April 2017 requirements. The proposal shall include information on the Offeror’s ability to maintain the required production capabilities per month throughout the contract period of performance.

a. A Manufacturing Plan, including subcontractor participation, with a detailed process flow chart of material input, output, and production steps in sequential order during USMC Pack 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.

b. 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.

c. A Supply Chain Management chart demonstrating the use of Berry Amendment Compliant materials for constructing the USMC Pack. 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.

d. 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. Offeror’s Quality Assurance Program must be ISO 9000 or equivalent.

e. Capacity available to produce and deliver 500 USMC Pack Systems and 1,000 parts no later than 60 days after FAT acceptance. Offerors shall illustrate this capability by providing a notional 60-day schedule with their submission.

f. Monthly maximum manufacturing capacity to produce the USMC Pack. Offerors shall be able to produce at least 6,000 USMC Pack Systems and 12,000 parts over a 12-month period estimated to begin in FEB 2018. Offerors shall illustrate this capability by providing a notional 12-month delivery schedule with their submission.

g. Self-Certification: Offeror 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 M67854-17-R-1217, 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.3.2.2 Volume II – Past Performance (Evaluated in Section M, Factor 2) Offerors shall submit up to five contracts (prime and major subcontracts in performance or awarded) during the past five years that are relevant to this solicitation’s requirements. Offerors with three or more prior Government contracts shall provide at least three, but no more than five Government contracts. Those Offerors with fewer than three Government contracts shall provide all Government contracts.

The Government defines Relevant and Not Relevant efforts as follows:

Relevant: Past/present performance efforts with similar scope and magnitude of effort and complexities required by this solicitation. For example, USMC Pack System contracts in similar size or value.

Not Relevant: Past/present performance effort involved little or none of the scope and magnitude of effort and complexities this solicitation requires. Contracts completed more than five years prior to the release of the solicitation.

Past performance information shall include:

(1) Section 1 – Contract Descriptions.

This section shall include the following information in the following format:

a. Contract Number and the associated Delivery Order in the case of Indefinite Delivery type contracts, GSA contracts, and Blanket Purchase Agreements;

b. Government contracting activity, and current address, Procuring Contracting Officer's name, email address, telephone and fax numbers;

c. The contractor’s place of performance, CAGE Code and DUNS Number. If the Offeror performed as a subcontractor, also provide the name of the prime contractor and Point of Contact (POC) within the prime contractor organization (name, and current address, email address, and telephone and fax numbers);

d. The Government’s technical representative/COR, and current email address, telephone and fax numbers.

e. The Government contract administration activity and the Administrative Contracting Officer's name, and his or her current email address, telephone and fax numbers;

f. The Contract Type (specific type such as Fixed Price (FP), Cost Reimbursement (CR), Time & Materials (T&M), etc.) In the case of Indefinite Delivery contracts, indicate specific type (Requirements, Definite Quantity, and Indefinite Quantity) and secondary contract type (FP, CR, T&M, etc.));

g. The awarded price or cost;

h. The final or projected final price/cost;

i. The original delivery schedule, including start and completion of work dates; and

j. The final, or projected final, delivery schedule, including start and completion of work.

(2) Section 2 – Offeror’s Narrative

Offerors shall provide a narrative explanation of each contract listed in Section 1 describing the objectives with specificity and detailing how the effort is relevant to the solicitation requirements.

(3) Section 3 – Contract Performance

a. The Offeror’s narrative for each contract shall that address all of the questions and information in the attached Past Performance Questionnaire.

b. For any contracts that failed to meet original schedule or technical performance requirements, provide a brief explanation of the reasons for the shortcomings and any corrective actions taken to avoid recurrence.

c. The Offerors shall also provide a copy of any Cure Notices or Show Cause Letters they received for any contract listed and a description of any corrective action implemented by the Offeror or proposed subcontractor.

d. The Offerors shall indicate if any of the contracts listed were terminated and the type and reasons for the termination.

e. The Offeror shall provide evidence of compliance with the requirements of FAR 52.219-8, “Utilization of Small Business Concerns,” and 52.219-9, “Small Business Subcontracting Plan,” in prior contracts containing the clause.

NOTICE: The Government may use data provided in the Offeror’s proposal and data obtained from other sources, to include the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS). Because the Government may not necessarily interview all of the sources provided by the Offerors, it is incumbent upon the Offeror to explain the relevance of the data provided. While the Government may consider data it obtains from other sources, the Offeror maintains the burden of proving acceptable past performance.

(4) Section 4 – Past Performance Assessment Questionnaire

For all contracts identified in Section 1, Offerors shall complete Part I of the Past Performance Assessment and email the questionnaire to both the Government contracting activity and technical representative responsible for the associated contract. The Point of Contact (POC) should electronically complete Part II of the questionnaire and email the entire questionnaire to the Contract Specialist within 30 calendar days of the solicitation’s release. The POC should send completed questionnaires via e-mail to keane.butts@usmc.mil.

Within 20 calendar days after the solicitation’s release, the Offeror shall also email the Contract Specialist a list of all the POCs to whom it sent a questionnaire. The POC list shall be in Word for Windows Table Format and include the following fields: Solicitation Number; Company Name; Contract Number;

Government Agency; POC Last Name, First Name; POC Title; POC Telephone Number; POC Email Address; Date Emailed to POC (month/day).

L.3.2.3 Volume III – Business Proposal (Evaluated in Section M, Factor 3) 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 and its basis in their cover letter. Exceptions, however, may render the Offeror’s proposal unacceptable.

Provisions in the hard copy marked “original” in the Business Proposal govern in the case of any conflicts between the hard copy and the electronic version.

L.3.2.3.1 The Offer The Business Proposal shall include a completed, signed copy of the entire solicitation with all appropriate “fill-in” sections completed as follows:

• Section A: An official having the authority to bind the Offeror contractually must sign the SF33. If the individual is not an officer of the company, the proposal should include written evidence of the individual’s authority to bind the Offeror under contract to a particular course of action, such as a written delegation of authority signed by an officer of the company.

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

o Offerors shall propose a unit price for all CLINs.

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

Supplies/Services section. The overall proposed price will be the sum of all CLIN amounts.

Failing to fill in the total price for each CLIN or failing to provide an overall proposed price may render the Offeror’s proposal non-responsive and maybe grounds for disqualification.

Electronic copies in Microsoft Excel format shall include all applicable calculations in the individual cells.

o The pricing for each CLIN shall remain valid for the duration of the contract.

• Section I: Complete all required fill-ins.

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

• Amendments: Offerors shall acknowledge amendments to this solicitation with signature upon a completed SF30, or appropriate annotation on the SF33, from an official having the authority to bind the Offeror contractually.

The Business Proposal shall also include 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 USMC Pack Program.

L.4 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. The Order of Precedence clause governs in instances of conflicts between the successful Offeror’s technical proposal and any other requirement of the contract.

The successful Offeror shall 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 into the contract resulting from any clarification or discussion, 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.5 PRE-AWARD SURVEY

The Government may conduct a Pre-Award Survey to examine the Offeror's technical ability, production capacity, quality control plan, management structure, financial capability, labor resources, performance record, and ability to meet required schedules.

L.6 PRE-CONTRACT COSTS

The Government will NOT authorize pre-contract costs.

L.7 QUESTIONS REGARDING THE SOLICITATION

Offerors should carefully read this solicitation’s terms and conditions and refer any questions in writing to the Contract Specialist, Keane Butts, via email: keane.butts@usmc.mil no later than 1:00 PM Eastern Standard Time on 3 May 2017. 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.8 OFFER ACCEPTANCE PERIOD

Offerors must hold prices firm until 31 December 2017.

SECTION M - EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD

BASIS FOR AWARD

Section M - Evaluation Factors for Award

SECTION M

M.1 BASIS FOR AWARD

This acquisition uses Lowest Price Technically Acceptable source selection procedures in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 15.101-2. The Government will make no technical tradeoffs and give no additional credit for exceeding the minimum technical requirements. The Marine Corps System Command (MCSC) will award one, 60-month, Firm Fixed Price (FFP), Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for the USMC Pack System to a responsible Offeror whose proposal submission conforms to the solicitation’s requirements, has the lowest evaluated price, and is technically acceptable with acceptable past performance. and the lowest evaluated price.

To award, the Government will first evaluate the PDMs against Factor 1 (Technical Capability), Subfactor 1 (End Item Visual Examination) and Subfactor 2 (End Item Dimensional & Fit Examination) to determine the PDMs' technical acceptability. The Government will next organize the proposals associated with the acceptable PDMs by total evaluated price from lowest to highest. Beginning with the lowest priced proposal with a technically acceptable PDM, the Government will continue evaluating the Factor 1, Subfactor 3 (Compliance with Performance Requirements) and Subfactor 4(Manufacturing Capability) as well as Factor 1 (past performance) for acceptability. A proposal must be acceptable in all factors and subfactors listed in the solicitation to be technically acceptable for award. If the lowest-priced proposal with a technically acceptable PDM is unacceptable in Subfactor 3, Subfactor 4 of Factor 1 or Factor 2, the Government will progress to evaluate the next lowest-priced offeror with a technically acceptable PDM in the same manner until reaching an awardable offeror that is acceptable in Factor 1 and Factor 2. The Government will evaluate no further proposals after determining that a lowest price offeror is acceptable under Factor 1 and Factor 2 and therefore awardable, nor will the Government make any partial awards.

Table 1: Evaluation Factors

Factor 1 Technical Capability

- Subfactor 1 - End Item Visual Examination

- Subfactor 2 - End Item Dimensional & Fit Examination

- Subfactor 3 - Compliance with Performance Requirements

- Subfactor 4 - Manufacturing Capability Factor 2 Past Performance Factor 3 Price

The Government will use the following to represent the rating given for Factor 1, Technical Capability. The rating will only apply to the factor level.

TECHNICAL ACCEPTABILITY RATINGS

Rating Definition

Acceptable Proposal meets the requirements of the solicitation.

Unacceptable Proposal does not meet the requirements of the solicitation.

The Government intends to evaluate proposals and make an award on an “initial offer” without discussions. Should the Government determine that discussions are necessary; it will establish a competitive range and notify all http://farsite.hill.af.mil/reghtml/regs/far2afmcfars/fardfars/far/15.htm#P25_3805

Offerors in writing of their inclusion or exclusion. Discussions will occur only with Offerors in the competitive range. Upon receiving Final Proposal Revisions (FPRs), the Government will organize offers by dollar value from lowest to highest and evaluate FPRs in the same manner it evaluated the original proposals. If the lowest-priced offeror is not technically acceptable, the Government will progress to the next lowest-price offeror until an offeror is awardable for being technically acceptable with acceptable past performance.

M.2 EVALUATION FACTORS

Factor : Technical Capability

Subfactor 1: End Item Visual Examination Subfactor 2: End Item Dimensional & Fit Examination Subfactor 3: Compliance with Performance Requirements Subfactor 4: Manufacturing Capability

Factor 2: Past Performance

Factor 3: Price

The Government will use the following to represent the rating given for Factor 1, Technical Capability. The rating will only apply to the factor level.

TECHNICAL ACCEPTABILITY RATINGS

Rating Definition

Acceptable Proposal meets the requirements of the solicitation.

Unacceptable Proposal does not meet the requirements of the solicitation.

M.2.1 Factor 1: Technical Capability

M.2.1.1 Subfactor 1: End Item Visual Examination Using one Product Demonstration Model, The Government will conduct End Item Visual Examination in accordance with the tables below as outlined in the FILBE DTLSPEC dated 18 April 2017. The technical evaluation board may disassemble or destroy Product Demonstration Models (PDMs) during inspection or evaluation, and the Government may not return any PDMs used for evaluation.

Pass/Fail Criteria for Subfactor 1 is as follows:

a. Table IV. Infrared Spectral Reflectance Requirements for Coyote 498 (Class I) and Tan 499 (Class 6)

When the measured reflectance values at four or more wavelengths do not meet the limits specified below, it will constitute a test failure and render the entire proposal technically unacceptable.

Table IV. Infrared Spectral Reflectance Requirements for Coyote 498

WAVELENGTH

(nm)

REFLECTANCE (%)

MIN MAX

600 8 20 620 8 20 640 8 22 660 8 24 680 12 24 700 12 34 720 16 42

740 22 46 760 30 50 780 34 54 800 36 56 820 38 58 840 38 58 860 40 60

b. Table XI. Infrared Spectral Reflectance Requirements for Black 357

When the measured reflectance values at four or more wavelengths do not meet the limits specified below, it will constitute a test failure and render the entire proposal technically unacceptable.

Table XI. Infrared Spectral Reflectance Requirements for Black 357

c. Table XIII. End Item Visual Examination The Government will conduct an End Item Visual Examination upon both PDMs. Four or more total major defect findings across both PDMs constitutes a test failure rendering the entire proposal technically unacceptable. (E.g., two PDMs with two major defects each constitutes a test failure because there are four total major defects among the two PDMs.) Seven or more total minor defect findings among both PDMs constitutes a test failure rendering the entire proposal technically unacceptable. (E.g., a PDM with three minor defects and a PDM with four minor defects would constitute a test failure because there are seven total minor defects among the two PDMs.) Defects repeating across PDMs constitute one defect. (E.g., Subassemblies not attached as specified on both PDMs counts as one defect.)

Table XIII. End Item Visual Examination

CLASSIFICATION

EXAMINE DEFECT MAJOR MINOR

Fabric Hole, cut, tear, smash, broken or missing yarn, or open place clearly visible at normal inspection distance (approximately 3 feet)

Shade bar or abrasion mark 201 Defective or partially omitted coating 202 Webbing or Tape Any hole, cut, tears, or smash 102 Not firmly and tightly woven, edges frayed or scalloped 103 Multiple floats 203 Abrasion mark, slub, or broken end or pick 104 Cut ends of webbing not fused as specified 105 Fastener Tape Any hole, cut, or tear 106 Hooks flattened, broken, or missing and impairing function 107

WAVELENGTH

(nm) Max 700 20 720 30 740 33 760 33 780 34 800 34 820 35 840 35 860 35

Hardware

Broken or malformed, failing to serve intended purpose, corroded area, burr or sharp edge

Finish omitted or not as specified:

- on brass or aluminum components

- on steel components

Area of partial or no finish 110

Any required component improperly installed causing failure to serve intended purpose 111

Not assembled as specified 112 Size or type not as specified 205

Snap fasteners

Any fastener not functioning properly (i.e. fails to snap closed, provide a secure closure, or to open freely)

NOTE: The fasteners shall be snapped and un-snapped twice to determine whether parts of fastener separate freely; and also affect a secure closure

Clinched excessively tight, cutting adjacent material 114

Clinched loosely, permitting any component to rotate freely but not to the degree that any component can be expected to become detached during use

Clinched loosely to the degree that components can be expected to become detached during use NOTE: Incomplete roll of end of button or eyelet barrel is evidence of improper and insecure clinching

Incorrect style 116 Any split in eyelet or button barrels 207 Drawstrings Cut, chafed, or abraded 117 Ends not fused 208 Not threaded through grommets or knotted as specified 209 Omitted 118

EXAMINE DEFECT MAJOR MINOR

Barrel lock Reversed 210 Sub-assemblies Not attached as specified 211 Brass grommets and eyelets

Clinched excessively tight, cutting adjacent material 119

Insecurely clinched to a degree that grommet or eyelet may be detached from material

Washer installed on incorrect side of material 212 Eyelet barrel split 213 Slide fastener

Not functioning properly, failing to effect a secure closure or to open freely

Not specified type or size 214 Slider jams or fails to interlock 122 Thong omitted 123 Fastener tape cut or torn 124

SEAMS AND STITCHING:

Open seam 1/2 inch or less 215 More than 1/2 inch

NOTE: A seam shall be classified as open when one or more stitches joining a seam are broken or when two or more consecutive skipped or run-off stitches occur. On double stitched seams, a seam shall be considered open when either one or both sides of the seam are open

Raw edge (on edge required to be finished)

More than 1/2 inch when securely caught in stitching NOTE: Raw edge not securely caught in stitching shall be classified as an open seam

Run-off (see open seam)

Seam and stitch type Wrong seam or stitch type 126 Bartacks Any bartack omitted 127 Any bartack not as specified or not in specified location 217 Loose stitching, incomplete or broken 218 Stitch tension Loose, resulting in loose bobbin or top thread 219 Excessively tight, resulting in puckering of material 220 Stitches per inch Up to two stitches less than minimum specified 221 Three or more stitches less than minimum specified 128 One or more stitches in excess of maximum specified

NOTE: Variation in the number of stitches per inch caused by the operator speeding up the machine and pulling the fabric in order to sew over heavy seams, or in turning corner shall be classified as follows:

(a) Within the minor defect classification no defect

(b) Within the major defect classification minor defect

Stitching ends Not secured as specified. 223 Thread breaks, skipped stitches, or run-offs

Not overstitched as specified NOTE: Thread breaks or two or more consecutive skipped or run-off stitches not overstitched shall be classified as open seams

Rows of stitching Any row missing except on box, and box-x stitching 129

On box, and box-x stitching:

- one row of stitching omitted

- two or more rows of stitching omitted

Component and assembly Any component part omitted or not as specified or any operation omitted or not as specified (unless otherwise classified herein)

Needle chews 132 Any mend, darn, patch, splice or other unauthorized repair 133 Any material pleated or caught in stitching where not specified

Plastic frame;

Stiffener or Film

Chip, cut, crack, splinter, broken end or space, failing to serve intended purpose

Binding Loosely applied but not exposing raw edge of material 227 Loosely applied exposing raw edge of material 135 Ends of binding on pocket flap and on ammunition pockets not caught in seams

Ends of binding on pocket flap and on grenade pockets not 229 caught in seams Darts (on pouch pocket flaps) Not formed and sewn separately on pouch pocket flap as specified

One or more omitted 230 Ammunition and grenade pocket and flap Flaps improperly set or distorted failing to affect a full and smooth closure

Pocket or flap not formed as specified 231 Binding tape not securely attached 232

Cleanness Grease, oil, dirt or ink stains clearly noticeable 233 Thread ends not trimmed as specified 234 Location markings Drilled or Permanent 138 Printed marking more than 1/32 inch in width or not covered by component part

M.2.1.2 Subfactor 2: End Item Dimensional & Fit Examination

The Government will evaluate PDMs for compliance with the FILBE DTLSPEC dated 18 April 2017.

The Government will evaluate one PDM against Table XIV and Table XV of in the FILBE DTLSPEC dated 18 April 2017. The Government may disassemble the PDM for the evaluation.

The Government may evaluate the PDM against one or more tests listed in Table XVI: Material Tests outlined in the FILBE DTLSPEC dated 18 April 2017. The Government may request additional raw materials or finished end items if it requires a test.

The inability to meet the end item fit requirement, as outlined in the FILBE DTLSPEC dated 18 April 2017 shall constitute a failure and render the proposal technically unacceptable.

Should a specified item or material not be commercially available at the time of PDM submission, the Offeror may provide a written corrective action with the proposal submission detailing its plan to comply with the requirement for FAT and production. This absent item/material will not be considered a defect if the corrective action plan demonstrates that the FAT and production units will meet the requirement that is absent in the PDM. Any item or material not meeting the specified requirement and without a corrective action plan will render the proposal unacceptable.

Pass/Fail Criteria is as follows:

a. Table XIV. End Item Dimensional Examination The Government will conduct an End Item Dimensional Examination upon both PDMs. Two or more total major defect findings across both PDMs constitutes a test failure rendering the entire proposal technically unacceptable.

(E.g., two PDMs with one major defect each constitutes a test failure because there are two total major defects among the two PDMs.) Four or more total minor defect findings across both PDMs constitutes a test failure rendering the entire proposal technically unacceptable. (E.g., two PDMs with two minor defects each would constitute a test failure because there are four total minor defects among the two PDMs.) Defects repeating across PDMs constitute one defect. (E.g., Grommets set off center on hems by more than 1/4 inch on both PDMs count as one defect.)

Table XIV. End Item Dimensional Examination

Dimensions (overall) Smaller than nominal dimensions and applicable minus tolerance indicated on drawings.

Larger than nominal dimensions and applicable plus tolerance.

Component and location dimensions

Not within specified tolerance 238

Stitch margin or gage Not within specified tolerance 239 Box, box-x and stitching Dimensions not within specified tolerance 240 Brass eyelets Not spaced on equipment within specified dimensions 241 Grommets Set off center on hems by more than 1/4 inch 141

b. Table XV. End Item Fit Examination

Failing to meet the End Item Fit Examination requirement renders the entire proposal technically unacceptable.

Table XV. End Item Fit Examination

Gauge fit into pocket/ pouches & closure of flaps

Failure of gauge to fit properly within pocket/pouches without excessive force. Inability to completely close flap down in order to secure the strap fastener without applying excessive force.

Note: The gauges referenced in the table above replicate items, such as radios, carried in the USMC Pack system.

c. Table XVI. Material Tests

Failing to meet three or more of the Material Test requirements renders the entire proposal technically unacceptable.

Table XIV. Material Tests

Characteristic Required Paragraph Test Method

Fabric Textured Nylon Weight 3.5.2 ASTM D 3776 Breaking strength 3.5.2 ASTM D 5034 Water repellency 3.5.2 AATCC METHODS Colorfastness to:

Laundering, after 3 cycles 3.8.2 AATCC METHOD 61-1994 Laundering (accelerated black print only) 3.8.2 AATCC METHOD 61-1994 Light 3.8.2 METHOD 16-1993 Crocking 3.8.2 METHOD 8-1989 Resistance to frosting, for carbon black 3.7.4 METHOD 119 1/ Infrared reflectance Table 1 / 4.4.1 Matching standard sample 3.8.1 Visual Spray rating ATCC-22 Direct Transfer Hydrostatic resistance ATCC-127 Thread Breaking strength 3.5.1 ASTM D 2207

Water repellency 3.5.1 / 4.4.4 ASTM D 2207 2/

Characteristic Required Paragraph Test Method

Webbing and Tape 1 inch webbing 3.5.6.1 Weight 3.5.6.1 ASTM D 3776 Breaking strength 3.5.6.1 3/ Fastness to:

Laundering 3.5.6.1 AATCC 61-1994 4/ Light 3.5.6.1 AATCC 16-1993 5/ Crocking 3.7.11.1 AATCC 8-1989 1 inch elastic webbing 3.5.6.2 Weight 3.5.6.2 ASTM D-3776 Load range 3.5.6.2 3/ Tension set 3.5.6.2 3/ Fastness to:

Laundering 3.5.6.2 AATCC 61-1994 4/ Light 3.5.6.2 AATCC 16-1993 5/ Crocking 3.5.6.2 AATCC 8-1989 1 ½ inch webbing 3.5.6.4 Weight 3.5.6.4 ASTM D-3776 Breaking strength 3.5.6.4 3/ Fastness to: 3.5.6.4 Laundering 3.5.6.4 AATCC 61-1994 4/ Light 3.5.6.4 AATCC 16-1993 5/ Crocking 3.5.6.4 AATCC 8-1989 Spectral reflectance 3.5.6.4/4.4.1 3 ½ inch webbing 3.5.6.5 Weight 3.5.6.5 ASTM D-3776 Breaking strength 3.5.6.5 3/ Fastness to:

Laundering 3.5.6.5 AATCC 61-1994 4/ Light 3.5.6.5 AATCC 16-1993 5/ Crocking 3.5.6.5 AATCC 8-1989 Spectral reflectance 3.5.6.5/4.4.1 Tape, binding 3.5.6.3 Weight 3.5.6.3 ASTM D-3776 Breaking strength 3.5.6.3 3/ Fastness to:

Laundering 3.5.6.3 AATCC 61-1994 4/ Light 3.5.6.3 AATCC 16-1993 5/

The Government reserves the right not to conduct any or all tests.

M.2.1.3 Subfactor 3: Compliance with Performance Requirements The government will evaluate the USMC Pack system and components per the FILBE DTLSPEC dated 18 April 2017, to include but not limited to the following:

• The Frame’s conformity with the requirements in paragraph 3.3.1.1.

• The Hydration Bladder System’s conformity with the requirements in paragraph 3.3.11, to include 3.3.7 through 3.3.7.5.

• The Sternum Cinch’s conformity with the requirements in paragraph 3.3.8.

• The Sub-Belt’s conformity with the requirements in paragraph 3.3.9.

• The whole system’s durability per the requirements in paragraph 3.12.3 through 3.12.3.1.

M.2.1.4 Subfactor 4: Manufacturing Capability

The Government will use information provided in accordance with Section L.3.2.1.3 to evaluate the Offeror’s ability to deliver 500 USMC Pack Systems and 1,000 parts per month no later than 60 days after FAT acceptance as well as the capability to deliver 6,000 USMC Pack Systems and 12,000 parts over a 12-month period beginning on or about February 2018.

Further, the Government will evaluate an offeror’s Manufacturing Plan and Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan for effectiveness in ensuring reliable manufacture of items conforming to technical requirements throughout the contract period of performance.

M.2.3 Factor 2: Past Performance The Government will establish an overall rating, per FAR 15.305(a)(2), of the Offeror’s ability to meet the requirements of the solicitation. The table below describes the ratings.

Table 4: Past Performance Ratings

Rating Evaluation Criteria

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 does not have a reasonable expectation that the Offeror will be able to successfully perform the required effort.

Note: In the 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 (see FAR 15.308(a)(2)(iv)). Therefore, the Offeror shall be determined to have unknown (or “neutral”) past performance.