17R1217_Amendment_0007.docx

M6785417R1217

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION B - SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES

CLIN 0004

The pricing detail quantity has increased by 242,000.00 from 18,000.00 to 260,000.00.

SECTION J - LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS

The following have been deleted:

ATTACHMENTS

SECTION L - INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND NOTICES TO BIDDERS

The following have been modified:

INSTRUCTIONS

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 September 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 Proposal Submission Date Proposals are due no later than 12:00 PM Eastern Standard Time on 4 August 2017.

L.2.3 Package Labeling All packages and boxes responding to this solicitation shall contain the following information on the address label:

1. Solicitation Number: M67854-17-R-1217 USMC Pack

1. A statement: "TO BE DELIVERED UNOPENED TO Keane Butts”

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

1. The Source Selection Sample quantity and sizes

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

· Technical Capability

· End Item Visual Examination

· End Item Dimensional & Fit Examination

· Compliance with Performance Requirements

· Manufacturing Capability

(1) Original

(2) Duplicative Copies

(1) Electronic Copy - CD 30 pages

(1) Duplicative Copy

(1) Electronic Copy-CD No page limit

(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.

1. 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.

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 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.

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

1. "The capacity 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."

1. 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:

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:

0. Offerors shall propose a unit price for all CLINs.

0. 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.

0. 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 12:00 PM Eastern Standard Time on 28 July 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 30 September 2017.

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