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18. OFFER DATE

1. THIS CONTRACT IS A RATED ORDER

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M67854 8. ADDRESS OFFER TO

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CAUTION - LATE Submissions, Modifications, and Withdrawals: See Section L, Provision No. 52.214-7 or 52.215-1. All offers are subject to all terms and conditions contained in this solicitation.

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11. TABLE OF CONTENTS

SOLICITATION/ CONTRACT FORM

SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/ COSTS

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DESCRIPTION/ SPECS./ WORK STATEMENT X

PACKAGING AND MARKING

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J LIST OF ATTACHMENTS

INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

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20 X K REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS AND

OTHER STATEMENTS OF OFFERORS

CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA 21 - 23 X

SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

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L INSTRS., CONDS., AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS

EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD

NOTE: Item 12 does not apply if the solicitation includes the provisions at 52.214-16, Minimum Bid Acceptance Period.

is inserted by the offeror) from the date for receipt of offers specified above, to furnish any or all items upon which prices are offered at the price set opposite each item, delivered at the designated point(s), within the time specified in the schedule.

13. DISCOUNT FOR PROMPT PAYMENT

(See Section I, Clause No. 52.232-8)

14. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS

(The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments

AMENDMENT NO. DATE

to the SOLICITATION for offerors and related documents numbered and dated):

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12. In compliance with the above, the undersigned agrees, if this offer is accepted within calendar days (60 calendar days unless a different period

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22. AUTHORITY FOR USING OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION:

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PART II - CO NTRACT CLAUSES

MARCORSYSCOM

2200 LESTER STREET

QUANTICO VA 22134

MARINE CORPS SYSTEMS COMMAND

2200 LESTER STREET

QUANTICO VA 22134

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NOTE: In sealed bid solicitations "offer" and "offeror" mean "bid" and "bidder".

SOLICITATION

6. REQUISITION/PURCHASE NO.5. DATE ISSUED

20 Apr 2017

4. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

SEALED BID (IFB)

NEGOTIATED (RFP)

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3. SOLICITATION NO.

M6785417R1217

Section B - Supplies or Services and Prices

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES

B.1 BERRY AMENDMENT COMPLIANCE

The Defense Appropriations and Authorizations Acts and other Statutes (including what is commonly referred to as the “Berry Amendment”) imposes restrictions on the DOD’s acquisition of foreign products and services.

A preference for certain domestic commodities is required by 10 USC 2533a and DFARS 252.225-7012. These references require the Department of Defense to acquire specific end items or components that have been grown, reprocessed, reused, or produced in the United States. Items provided under this solicitation and the resulting contract shall be compliant with the above references.

Offerors shall maintain additional documentation substantiating the claim that all materials, including components and raw materials, submitted under this solicitation and the resultant contract are Berry Amendment Compliant.

Offerors shall be able to provide this documentation to Government personnel upon request.

B.2 MINIMUM AND MAXIMUMS

CONTRACT MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM

USMC Pack System (CLIN 0001) Minimum: 1,287 Maximum: 18,000 Spare Components (CLIN 0002 through 0018)

Minimum: 7,255 (all CLINs combined)

Maximum: 349,080 (all CLINs combined)

B.3 ORDERING PERIOD AND PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

The ordering period and period of performance for this effort shall not exceed 60 months, beginning at date of contract award. It is anticipated that Defense Logistics Agency – Troop Support (DLA-TS) will take over sustainment of the USMC Pack and Spare Components during Fiscal Year 2020. At that time, all USMC Pack and Spare Component requirements will be satisfied through DLA-TS.

B.4 PRICING INSTRUCTIONS

Follow the below instructions for particular CLIN pricing. Offerors are advised that pricing for all CLINs shall be effective for a 60-month ordering period as specified in paragraph B.3.

(a) USMC Pack Systems and Spare Components (CLINs 0001-0018): Fill in unit prices and the total amount for the stated maximum quantity.

(b) Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) (CLIN 0019): Not separately priced.

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES MAX

QUANTITY

UNIT UNIT PRICE MAX AMOUNT

0001 18,002 Each USMC Pack System, Excluding Sub-Belt

FFP

USMC Pack System, NSN 8465-01-598-7693, Excluding Sub-Belt (all components assembled), over-packed with the approved USMC Pack Instruction Card, TM 11003B-ORG, PCN 500 110032 00, in accordance with (IAW) the Statement of Work, Attachments 01 through 04, and additional contract terms and conditions specified herein.

FOB: Destination

MAX

NET AMT

UNIT UNIT PRICE MAX AMOUNT

0002 500 Each Main Pack, Assembled

FFP

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.

UNIT UNIT PRICE MAX AMOUNT

0003 1,800 Each Main Bag

FFP

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

UNIT UNIT PRICE MAX AMOUNT

0004 18,000 Each Frame

FFP

Frame, NSN-8465-01-632-1085, in accordance with (IAW) the Statement of Work, Attachments 01 through 04, and additional contract terms and conditions specified herein.

UNIT UNIT PRICE MAX AMOUNT

0005 1,800 Each Hip Belt, Complete

FFP

Hip Belt with Buckle Attached, NSN 8465-01-600-7870, Complete, in accordance with (IAW) the Statement of Work, Attachments 01 through 04, and

UNIT UNIT PRICE MAX AMOUNT

0006 14,800 Each Shoulder Harness Assembly

FFP

Shoulder Harness Assembly, NSN 8465-01-600-7938, Complete, in accordance with (IAW) the Statement of Work, Attachments 01 through 04, and additional contract terms and conditions specified herein.

UNIT UNIT PRICE MAX AMOUNT

0007 3,240 Each Sustainment Pouch

FFP

Sustainment Pouch, NSN 8465-01-600-7941, in accordance with (IAW) the Statement of Work, Attachments 01 through 04, and additional contract terms and conditions specified herein

UNIT UNIT PRICE MAX AMOUNT

0008 3,240 Each Hydration Pouch

FFP

Hydration Pouch, NSN 8465-01-600-7887, in accordance with (IAW) the Statement of Work, Attachments 01 through 04, and additional contract terms and

UNIT UNIT PRICE MAX AMOUNT

0009 29,600 Each Assault Pack

FFP

Assault Pack, NSN 8465-01-600-7830, in accordance with (IAW) the Statement of Work, Attachments 01 through 04, and additional contract terms and conditions

UNIT UNIT PRICE MAX AMOUNT

0010 3,800 Each Assault Pouch

FFP

Assault Pouch, NSN 8465-01-600-7837, in accordance with (IAW) the Statement of Work, Attachments 01 through 04, and additional contract terms and conditions

UNIT UNIT PRICE MAX AMOUNT

0011 1,800 Each Replacement Plastic Internal Stiffener

FFP

Replacement Plastic Internal Stiffener, Assault Pack ONLY, NSN 8465-01-600- 7947, in accordance with (IAW) the Statement of Work, Attachments 01 through 04, and additional contract terms and conditions specified herein.

UNIT UNIT PRICE MAX AMOUNT

0012 32,700 Each Hydration Carrier

FFP

Hydration Carrier, NSN 8465-01-600-7882, in accordance with (IAW) the Statement of Work, Attachments 01 through 04, and additional contract terms and

UNIT UNIT PRICE MAX AMOUNT

0013 47,500 Each Hydration Bladder

FFP

Hydration Bladder: NSN 8465-01-600-7881, in accordance with (IAW) the Statement of Work, Attachments 01 through 04, and additional contract terms and

UNIT UNIT PRICE MAX AMOUNT

0014 41,500 Each Hydration Tube Kit

FFP

Hydration Tube Kit: Hydration Tube, with Cover, Tube Holder and with Bite Valve with Attached Cover, NSN 8465-01-600-7958, in accordance with (IAW) the Statement of Work, Attachments 01 through 04, and additional contract terms and conditions specified herein.

UNIT UNIT PRICE MAX AMOUNT

0015 1,800 Each Hydration Bite Valve with Cover

FFP

Hydration Bite Valve with Cover, NSN 8465-01-600-7963, in accordance with (IAW) the Statement of Work, Attachments 01 through 04, and additional contract terms and conditions specified herein.

UNIT UNIT PRICE MAX AMOUNT

0016 6,000 Each Sub Belt

FFP

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.

UNIT UNIT PRICE MAX AMOUNT

0017 1,800 Each Sternum Cinch

FFP

Sternum Cinch, NSN 8465-01-600-7965, in accordance with (IAW) the Statement of Work, Attachments 01 through 04, and additional contract terms and conditions

UNIT UNIT PRICE MAX AMOUNT

0018 139,500 Each USMC Pack Buckle Repair Kit - User Level

FFP

USMC Pack Buckle Repair Kit - User Level, NSN 8465-01-602-6952, in accordance with (IAW) the Statement of Work, Attachments 01 through 04, and

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0019 1 Lot CDRLs

FFP

Not separately priced. Exhibit A.

Section C - Descriptions and Specifications

STATEMENT OF WORK

C.1 SCOPE

The Contractor shall furnish the services, personnel, facilities, equipment and materials required to produce and deliver the USMC Pack system, spare/sustainment parts, and status reports outlined under this contract in accordance with (IAW) the Family of Improved Load Bearing Equipment (FILBE) Detailed Specficiation (DTLSPEC) dated 18 April 2017 and the required delivery schedule under Section F. The Contractor shall further accomplish any additional requirements set forth in this Statement of Work (SOW).

C.2 APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

The following documents form a part of this SOW to the extent specified herein. All parties shall use the most recent revision of the referenced document at the time of contracting unless specified otherwise. All Government document issue dates are those listed in the Department of Defense Index of Specifications and Standards (DoDISS).

In the event of conflict between the applicable documents and this SOW, the SOW shall take precedence. While the Government has made every effort to ensure the below lists are complete, the SOW may reference documents not included below. Contractors shall meet all specified requirements cited in this SOW regardless of whether an applicable document appears below.

C.2.1 Military Standards and Specifications - Mandatory Compliance.

MIL-STD-129P Military Marking for Shipment and Storage

MIL-STD-130N Standard Practice Identification Marking of U.S. Military Property

MIL-STD-2073-1 DoD Standard Practice for Military Packaging

MIL-STD-31000A Technical Data Packages

C.2.2 Drawings and Data Packages.

FILBE Detailed Specifications

USMC Pack System Drawing Packages

USMC Pack System Patterns

C.2.3 Handbooks - Guidance Only.

MIL-HDBK-61 Configuration Management Guidance

MIL-HDBK-512 Parts Management

C.3 TECHNICAL DATA AND REPORTS

C.3.1 Contract Status Report. The Contractor shall provide a monthly contract status report in accordance with CDRL A001 (Exhibit A).

C.4. TASKS

C.4.1 Commercial Products/Standard Parts. The Contractor shall use commercial products, processes, and practices when possible to reduce production and operation support costs unless a material or part is specified in the FILBE DTLSPEC dated 18 April 2017. In any case where not specified in the FILBE DTLSPEC dated 18 April 2017, and it is technically and economically feasible, use of a standard part rather than a non-standard part is permissible. A standard part is one that is routinely available in the government inventory or commercial supply channels and is not sole source or proprietary in nature. The Contractor shall request approval of any non-standard part prior to use in the USMC Pack system.

C.4.2 Product Improvements. The Government encourages future improvements in weight reduction, durability, functionality, and cost during the contract term. Either the Contractor or Government may propose product improvements to eliminate operational shortcomings, improve operational effectiveness, accommodate fielding requirements, or provide savings to the Government. The Government will not consider product improvements prior to contract award.

C.4.3 Engineering Change Proposal (ECP). The Contractor may submit an ECP at its own initiative and own expense. The Government may require the Contractor to submit Production Demonstration Models (PDMs) or a portion of a PDM to demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposal. Technologies that increase performance, durability, and service life of the USMC Pack system are a priority. The Government will not consider ECPs prior to contract award. See clause 52.248-1 in the Federal Acquisition Regulation.

C.5 TEST AND EVALUATION

C.5.1 First Article Test (FAT). After contract award, the Government will conduct FAT in accordance with FAR 52.209-4 Alternate 1 First Article Approval – Government Testing.

C.5.2 First Article Test Requirements.

(a) The Contractor shall deliver two USMC Pack complete production systems, to include the Sub Belt (size Medium), for verification no later than 45 days after award of delivery order 0001 IAW FILBE DTLSPEC dated 18 April 2017.

(b) The Government’s FAT will rate the USMC Pack complete production systems as Acceptable or

Unacceptable based on the following definitions:

a. Acceptable: The USMC Pack complete production systems meet the requirements specified in the FILBE DTLSPEC dated 18 April 2017. See C.5.2.(c) for specific tests and associated grading criteria.

b. Unacceptable: Failure to meet one or more of the requirements specified in the FILBE DTLSPEC dated 18 April 2017. See C.5.2.(c) for specific tests and associated grading criteria.

(c) The Government’s FAT, to include any additional FAT required to validate revised or new designs, will include the following in accordance with the FILBE DTLSPEC dated 18 April 2017.

a. Certificate of Conformance (CoC) Review: CoC will be reviewed for all materials used in the USMC Pack complete production systems. Any item/material found not to meet the specified requirement will render the proposal unacceptable

b. End Item Visual Examination: End item visual evaluation will be conducted against table XIII as outlined in the FILBE DTLSPEC dated 18 April 2017.

i. Pass/Fail Criteria is as follows:

1. Table XIII. End Item Visual Examination

a. Pass/Acceptable: No more than 3 Majors or 6 Minors

b. Fail/Unacceptable More than 3 Majors or 6 Minors

ii. End Item Dimensional & Fit Evaluation: End Item Dimensional Examination and End Item Fit Examinations will be conducted against Table XIV and XV of the FILBE DTLSPEC dated 18 April 2017. If required, the USMC Pack complete production system may also be evaluated against one or more tests listed in Tables XIV, XV and XVI of the FILBE DTLSPEC dated 18 April 2017 Pass/Fail Criteria is as follows:

1. Table XIV. End Item Dimensional Examination

a. Pass/Acceptable: No more than 1 Major or 3 Minors

b. Fail/Unacceptable More than 1 Majors or 3 Minors

2. Table XV. End Item Fit Examination

a. Failure to meet the End Item Fit Examination requirement shall constitute failure and render the USMC Pack complete production system technically unacceptable.

3. Table XVI. Material Tests

a. Failure to meet three or more of the Material Test requirements shall constitute failure and render the USMC Pack complete production system technically unacceptable.

c. Compliance with Performance Requirements: The USMC Pack complete production system and/or components will be evaluated per the FILBE DTLSPEC dated 18 April 2017, to include the following:

i. The Frame shall be evaluated against the requirements listed in paragraph 3.3.1.1.

ii. The Hydration Bladder System shall be evaluated against the requirements listed in paragraph 3.3.7, to include 3.3.71 through 3.3.7.5.

iii. The Sternum Cinch shall be evaluated against the requirements of paragraph 3.3.8.

iv. The Sub-Belt shall be evaluated against the requirements of paragraph 3.3.9.

v. The system, as a whole, shall be evaluated for durability against the requirements of paragraph 3.12.3, to include 3.12.3 through 3.12.3.1.

(d) The Government reserves the right to exclude a component from testing based on pre-existing test results.

For those components authorized an exemption, additional testing is not required but may be performed as deemed necessary by the Government. The Government reserves the right not to conduct any or all tests.

If a specified component is substituted, the Government reserves the right to test the substituted item to ensure equivalency.

(e) The Government’s FAT may include verification of any or all of the requirements specified in the FILBE DTLSPEC dated 18 April 2017.

(f) First Article Test approval remains in effect and production may continue per the provisions in the First

Article Test Approval Letter.

The Government reserves the right to conduct any, all or no testing. If a specified component is substituted, the Government reserves the right to test the substituted item to ensure equivalency.

C.6 CONFIGURATION MANAGEMENT

C 6.1 All production quantities submitted after approval of the FAT shall be produced using the same raw material suppliers, materials, processes, procedures, equipment and facilities that resulted in the manufacture of the acceptable FAT items. This includes all raw materials and/or sub-components. Contractors desiring to make changes to approved FAT items, to include raw material supplier and production processes, must request in writing and receive approval from the Contracting Officer PRIOR to use. The Contracting Officer, along with the Government Project Officer, will approve, disapprove, or advise if a new FAT is required.

C.6.2 The Contractor shall not deviate from the Government Configuration Management (CM) process for the control of material utilized in the FILBE DTLSPEC dated 18 April 2017. The Contractor shall furnish, with each lot submitted to the government, the associated CoCs and lots of raw material used in each lot presented to the Government. The Contractor may use the principles contained in MIL-HDBK-61 for guidance.

C.7 LOT INSPECTION AND QUALITY ASSURANCE

C.7.1 End item acceptance shall be conducted on site by the government representative IAW the Quality Letter of Instruction. Only systems produced utilizing the same methods used to construct the acceptable Government FAT articles shall be used during production. The Contractor shall assign lot numbers to each lot produced and shall be able to track each lot number back to raw materials.

C.7.2 Unless otherwise specified, at a minimum, the Contractor’s quality plan shall be performed in accordance with ANSI/ASQC Z1.4 General Inspection Level II and an AQL of 2.5 for majors and an AQL of 4.0 for minors.

The lot size shall be expressed in units of USMC Pack systems. A sample unit shall be one complete USMC Pack system. Conformance inspection shall be in accordance with the FILBE DTLSPEC dated 18 April 2017.

C.7.3 The Contractor shall maintain within its CM process all material CoCs associated with FAT and deliverable items associated to each lot submitted to the Government and shall provide them to the Government upon request.

The Government reserves the right to conduct varied or additional QA and/or verification tests against any or all requirements of the contract and/or its specifications at any time as a condition of acceptance. Testing may be occur at either a Government or commercial test facility. The Government must approve any change in material or variance of CoCs in writing prior to its adoption.

C.8 PROGRAM MANAGER The Contractor shall designate a Program Manager. This individual serves as the primary point of contact between the Government and Contractor, and is responsible for the coordination of all Contractor activities related to the contract.

C.9 POST AWARD CONFERENCE If deemed necessary, the Government may request a Post Award Conference hosted by the Contractor, within 30 days of contract award. The Contractor, and all significant subcontractors, shall participate in the conference if held. The purpose of the conference is to ensure mutual understanding of contract requirements and procedures. To this end, discussions at the conference would focus upon project orientation, clarification and transfer of applicable background information, contract requirements, dispute resolution procedures, and identification of points of contact from contractor and government organizations.

C.10 IN PROCESS REVIEWS (IPR) The Contractor shall host and participate in IPRs on a quarterly basis, as required. The IPR reviews the progress of the USMC Pack program until production ramp-up is complete and monthly production is running consistently. After reaching and sustaining full production, IPRs will be held when deemed necessary by the Government or at the Contractor’s request. IPRs shall be conducted on dates mutually agreeable to the Government and the Contractor's Program Manager, who shall brief the production status and schedule, and any other issues related to contract execution.

C.11 WARRANTY The Contractor warrants that the USMC Pack systems are free from failures due to manufacturing defects, to include, but not limited to, workmanship, materials, or design failures, and compliance with the performance specifications in the FILBE DTLSPEC dated 18 April 2017 for 12 months from receipt of delivery.

C.12 SECURITY The information provided to the contractor will be unclassified and/or Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). The contractor is not required or expected to have a Facility Clearance and contractor personnel supporting this effort are not required to possess Personnel Clearance Levels. Any contractor personnel requiring access to U.S. Government CUI shall possess a completed background investigation (minimum of a T-1/NACI) for this Public Trust Position.

Section D - Packaging and Marking

INSTRUCTIONS

D.1 Delivered System Assembly

D1.1. First Article Test Units: 2 Complete USMC Pack Systems (all components assembled) including Sub-Belts (size Medium). Complete USMC Pack System shall be assembled with the shoulder harness assembly, main bag and hip belt attached to the frame. Two hydration pouches, two sustainment pouches, and one hydration system assembled shall be placed inside the main bag radio pouch. The assault pouch shall be placed inside of the assault pack radio pouch. The assault pack, with assault pouch inside, shall then be placed inside the main portion of the main bag. The sub-belt shall also be placed inside the main bag and the bag secured. The sternum cinch and USMC Pack Buckle Repair Kit, User level (packed in a clear re-sealable plastic bag) shall be placed inside the main bag lid.

D.1.2. USMC Pack System, excluding Sub-Belt (all components assembled). USMC Pack System, excluding Sub- Belt (all components assembled) (reference CLIN 0001), shall be assembled with the compression straps, shoulder harness assembly, main bag and hip belt attached to the frame. Two hydration pouches, two sustainment pouches, and one hydration system assembled shall be placed inside the main bag radio pouch. The assault pouch shall be placed inside of the assault pack radio pouch. The assault pack, with assault pouch inside, shall then be placed inside the main portion of the main bag. The sternum cinch and USMC Pack Buckle Repair Kit, User level (packed in a clear re-sealable plastic bag) shall be placed inside the main bag lid.

D.1.3. Main Pack, Assembled. Main Pack, Assembled (reference CLIN 0002), shall be assembled with the compression straps, shoulder harness assembly, main bag and hip belt attached to the frame. The sternum cinch and USMC Pack Buckle Repair Kit, User level (packed in a clear re-sealable plastic bag) shall be placed inside the main bag lid.

D.2. Packaging and Shipping

D.2.1 Packaging. Packaging shall be accomplished IAW the current version of MIL STD 130 ensuring the items reach their final destination in their original condition. All shipments will be on a 40 X 48 inch four way pallet (standard military pallet).

D.2.2 Marking. All shipping containers shall be marked with durable, legible print that includes quantities, lot numbers, weight, and cube dimensions, as well as the contract and delivery order number and the Contractor’s name and address. All marking will be IAW current versions MIL STD 129 and MIL STD 130.

Section E - Inspection and Acceptance

INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE TERMS

Supplies/services will be inspected/accepted at:

CLIN INSPECT AT INSPECT BY ACCEPT AT ACCEPT BY

0001 Origin Contractor Origin Government 0002 Origin Contractor Origin Government 0003 Origin Contractor Origin Government 0004 Origin Contractor Origin Government 0005 Origin Contractor Origin Government 0006 Origin Contractor Origin Government 0007 Origin Contractor Origin Government 0008 Origin Contractor Origin Government 0009 Origin Contractor Origin Government 0010 Origin Contractor Origin Government 0011 Origin Contractor Origin Government 0012 Origin Contractor Origin Government 0013 Origin Contractor Origin Government 0014 Origin Contractor Origin Government 0015 Origin Contractor Origin Government 0016 Origin Contractor Origin Government 0017 Origin Contractor Origin Government 0018 Origin Contractor Origin Government 0019 Destination Government Destination Government

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

52.246-2 Inspection Of Supplies--Fixed Price AUG 1996 52.246-15 Certificate of Conformance APR 1984 52.246-16 Responsibility For Supplies APR 1984 252.246-7000 Material Inspection And Receiving Report MAR 2008

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

52.246-11 HIGHER-LEVEL CONTRACT QUALITY REQUIREMENT (DEC 2014)

(a) The Contractor shall comply with the higher-level quality standard(s) listed below.

ISO 9001-2008

(b) The Contractor shall include applicable requirements of the higher-level quality standard(s) listed in paragraph

(a) of this clause and the requirement to flow down such standards, as applicable, to lower-tier subcontracts, in--

(1) Any subcontract for critical and complex items (see 46.203(b) and (c)); or

(2) When the technical requirements of a subcontract require--

(i) Control of such things as design, work operations, in-process control, testing, and inspection; or

(ii) Attention to such factors as organization, planning, work instructions, documentation control, and advanced metrology.

(End of clause)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

E.1 Quality Assurance

E.1.1 Contractor Quality System Requirements

E.1.1.1 Source Inspection

The Government, pursuant to FAR 46.402, requires Government contract quality assurance at source. The Government reserves the right to inspect at any location at any time. In the event of end item non-compliance, the contractor will be responsible for all costs and retests and reporting required to achieve compliance. unless otherwise directed by the Government. Any Certificate of Compliance ( CoC) provided shall be complete with the applicable test data and traceability to materials and procedures that verify the outcome contained in the certification. The Government reserves the right to review/audit anv suppliers. No review/audit of any suppliers by the Government will relieve the contractor of its responsibility for the performance and inspection of the products or services acquired by its suppliers.

Section F - Deliveries or Performance

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:

Natick Soldier Research, Development and Engineering Center Attn: Trevor Scott D-204 4 General Greene Ave Natick, MA 01760

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.

52.242-15 Stop-Work Order AUG 1989 52.242-17 Government Delay Of Work APR 1984 52.247-34 F.O.B. Destination NOV 1991 52.247-48 F.O.B. Destination--Evidence Of Shipment FEB 1999

Section G - Contract Administration Data

52.203-6 Restrictions On Subcontractor Sales To The Government SEP 2006 52.204-2 Security Requirements AUG 1996 52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier

Subcontract Awards

OCT 2016

52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications.

DEC 2014

52.204-21 Basic Safeguarding of Covered Contractor Information Systems

JUN 2016

52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting With Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment

OCT 2015

52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting With Inverted Domestic Corporations

NOV 2015

52.215-10 Price Reduction for Defective Certified Cost or Pricing Data AUG 2011 52.215-12 Subcontractor Certified Cost or Pricing Data OCT 2010 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving

Reports

JUN 2012

252.232-7006 WIDE AREA WORKFLOW PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS (MAY 2013)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause--

Department of Defense Activity Address Code (DoDAAC) is a six position code that uniquely identifies a unit, activity, or organization.

Document type means the type of payment request or receiving report available for creation in Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF).

Local processing office (LPO) is the office responsible for payment certification when payment certification is done external to the entitlement system.

(b) Electronic invoicing. The WAWF system is the method to electronically process vendor payment requests and receiving reports, as authorized by DFARS 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports.

(c) WAWF access. To access WAWF, the Contractor shall--

(1) Have a designated electronic business point of contact in the System for Award Management at https://www.acquisition.gov; and

(2) Be registered to use WAWF at https://wawf.eb.mil/ following the step-by-step procedures for self-registration available at this Web site.

(d) WAWF training. The Contractor should follow the training instructions of the WAWF Web-Based Training Course and use the Practice Training Site before submitting payment requests through

WAWF. Both can be accessed by selecting the “Web Based Training” link on the WAWF home page at https://wawf.eb.mil/.

(e) WAWF methods of document submission. Document submissions may be via Web entry, Electronic Data Interchange, or File Transfer Protocol.

(f) WAWF payment instructions. The Contractor must use the following information when submitting payment requests and receiving reports in WAWF for this contract/order:

(1) Document type. The Contractor shall use the following document type(s).

Invoice and Receiving Report (Combo) NOT Fast Pay format when processing invoices and receiving reports.

(2) Inspection/acceptance location. The Contractor shall select the following inspection/acceptance location(s) in WAWF, as specified by the contracting officer.

CLIN 0001-0018: Inspect/Accept at Origin CLIN 0019: Inspect/Accept at Destination

(Contracting Officer: Insert inspection and acceptance locations or “Not applicable”.)

(3) Document routing. The Contractor shall use the information in the Routing Data Table below only to fill in applicable fields in WAWF when creating payment requests and receiving reports in the system.

Routing Data Table* Field Name in WAWF Data to be entered in WAWF Pay Official DoDAAC TBD Issue By DoDAAC M67854 Admin DoDAAC TBD Inspect By DoDAAC TBD Ship To Code TBD Service Acceptor (DoDAAC) TBD

(4) Payment request and supporting documentation. The Contractor shall ensure a payment request includes appropriate contract line item and subline item descriptions of the work performed or supplies delivered, unit price/cost per unit, fee (if applicable), and all relevant back-up documentation, as defined in DFARS Appendix F, (e.g. timesheets) in support of each payment request.

(5) WAWF email notifications. The Contractor shall enter the email address identified below in the “Send Additional Email Notifications” field of WAWF once a document is submitted in the system.

TBD

(g) WAWF point of contact. (1) The Contractor may obtain clarification regarding invoicing in WAWF from the following contracting activity's WAWF point of contact.

N/A

(2) For technical WAWF help, contact the WAWF helpdesk at 866-618-5988.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

G.1 ORDERING (INDEFINITE DELIVERY TYPE CONTRACTS)

G.1.1 Ordering. Warranted MARCORSYSCOM Contracting Officers are authorized ordering officers. Only MARCOSYSCOM Contracting Officers are authorized to issue orders or modifications/changes to orders under this contract, unless otherwise delegated to the Defense Contract Management Agency. Supplies or services to be furnished under this contract shall be furnished at such times as ordered by the issuance of Orders by the Contracting Officer. All orders are subject to the terms and conditions of this contract. This contract shall control in the event of conflict with any order.

G.1.2 Ordering Procedures. In accordance with FAR 16.505, orders issued shall include, but are not limited to, the following information (when applicable):

• Date of order.

• Contract and order number.

• Type of Order

• Appropriation and accounting data.

• Description of the services to be performed.

• Description of end item(s) to be delivered.

• DD Form 1423 (Contract Data Requirements List)

• The individual responsible for inspection/acceptance.

• Period of performance/delivery date.

• List of Government furnished equipment, material, and information.

G.1.3 Modifications of Orders. Delivery Orders may be modified only by the cognizant Contracting Officer.

G.1.4 The Ceiling Price. The ceiling price for each Delivery Order may not be changed except when authorized by a modification to the Delivery Order.

G.1.5 Unilateral Orders. Delivery Orders under this contract will ordinarily be issued after both parties agree on all terms. If the parties fail to agree, the Contracting Officer may require the contractor to perform under a unilateral order signed by the Contracting Officer. Any disagreement shall be deemed a dispute within the meaning of the "Disputes" clause.

G.1.6 Delivery Schedule Compliance. In the event the Contractor anticipates or encounters difficulty in complying with the contract delivery schedule or date, he/she shall immediately notify, in writing, the Contracting Officer and the cognizant Contract Administration Services Office, if assigned. The notice shall give the pertinent details;

however such notice shall not be construed as a waiver by the Government of any contract delivery schedule, or of any rights or remedies provided by law or under this contract.

G.2 ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRACTING OFFICE

To-be-determined at the time of award. This contract may be administered by Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) in accordance with a Contract Surveillance Plan / Quality Assurance Letter of Instruction to be determined after award. It is expected that the cognizant DCMA office will assist the Issuing Contract Office, MARCORSYSCOM, with the inspection and acceptance of the USMC Pack and spare components.

G.3 OTHER INFORMATION

The Contractor is advised about the inclusion of FAR clauses 52.204-13 and 52.232-33 in this contract. The contractor needs to maintain its information in SAM in order to ensure proper contract administration (e.g., to facilitate payments.)

Section I - Contract Clauses

52.202-1 Definitions NOV 2013 52.203-3 Gratuities APR 1984 52.203-5 Covenant Against Contingent Fees MAY 2014 52.203-6 Restrictions On Subcontractor Sales To The Government SEP 2006 52.203-7 Anti-Kickback Procedures MAY 2014 52.203-8 Cancellation, Rescission, and Recovery of Funds for Illegal or

Improper Activity

MAY 2014

52.203-10 Price Or Fee Adjustment For Illegal Or Improper Activity MAY 2014 52.203-12 Limitation On Payments To Influence Certain Federal

Transactions

OCT 2010

52.203-13 Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct OCT 2015 52.204-2 Security Requirements AUG 1996 52.204-4 Printed or Copied Double-Sided on Postconsumer Fiber

Content Paper

MAY 2011

52.204-7 System for Award Management OCT 2016 52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier

Subcontract Awards

OCT 2016

52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance JUL 2016 52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and

Certifications.

DEC 2014

52.204-21 Basic Safeguarding of Covered Contractor Information Systems

JUN 2016

52.204-22 Alternative Line Item Proposal JAN 2017 52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting

With Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment

OCT 2015

52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting With Inverted Domestic Corporations

NOV 2015

52.210-1 Market Research APR 2011 52.211-5 Material Requirements AUG 2000 52.211-14 Notice Of Priority Rating For National Defense, Emergency

Preparedness, and Energy Program Use

APR 2008

52.211-15 Defense Priority And Allocation Requirements APR 2008 52.215-2 Audit and Records--Negotiation OCT 2010 52.215-8 Order of Precedence--Uniform Contract Format OCT 1997 52.215-10 Price Reduction for Defective Certified Cost or Pricing Data AUG 2011 52.215-12 Subcontractor Certified Cost or Pricing Data OCT 2010 52.215-14 Integrity of Unit Prices OCT 2010 52.215-21 Requirements for Certified Cost or Pricing Data and Data

Other Than Certified Cost or Pricing Data -- Modifications

OCT 2010

52.219-4 Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns

OCT 2014

52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns NOV 2016 52.219-28 Post-Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation JUL 2013 52.222-3 Convict Labor JUN 2003 52.222-19 Child Labor -- Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies OCT 2016 52.222-21 Prohibition Of Segregated Facilities APR 2015 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity SEP 2016 52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Veterans OCT 2015 52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities JUL 2014

52.222-37 Employment Reports on Veterans FEB 2016 52.222-40 Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor

Relations Act

DEC 2010

52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons MAR 2015 52.222-54 Employment Eligibility Verification OCT 2015 52.223-6 Drug-Free Workplace MAY 2001 52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies To Ban Text Messaging

While Driving

AUG 2011

52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases JUN 2008 52.227-1 Authorization and Consent DEC 2007 52.227-2 Notice And Assistance Regarding Patent And Copyright

Infringement

DEC 2007

52.227-11 Patent Rights--Ownership By The Contractor MAY 2014 52.227-14 Rights in Data--General MAY 2014 52.227-23 Rights to Proposal Data (Technical) JUN 1987 52.229-3 Federal, State And Local Taxes FEB 2013 52.232-1 Payments APR 1984 52.232-8 Discounts For Prompt Payment FEB 2002 52.232-11 Extras APR 1984 52.232-17 Interest MAY 2014 52.232-18 Availability Of Funds APR 1984 52.232-23 Assignment Of Claims MAY 2014 52.232-25 Prompt Payment JAN 2017 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer--System for Award

Management

JUL 2013

52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors

DEC 2013

52.233-1 Disputes MAY 2014 52.233-3 Protest After Award AUG 1996 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim OCT 2004 52.234-1 Industrial Resources Developed Under Title III, Defense

Production Act

SEP 2016

52.242-13 Bankruptcy JUL 1995 52.243-1 Changes--Fixed Price AUG 1987 52.243-7 Notification Of Changes JAN 2017 52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Items JAN 2017 52.246-23 Limitation Of Liability FEB 1997 52.248-1 Value Engineering OCT 2010 52.249-2 Termination For Convenience Of The Government (Fixed-

Price)

APR 2012

52.249-8 Default (Fixed-Price Supply & Service) APR 1984 52.253-1 Computer Generated Forms JAN 1991 252.203-7001 Prohibition On Persons Convicted of Fraud or Other Defense-

Contract-Related Felonies

DEC 2008

252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights SEP 2013 252.203-7003 Agency Office of the Inspector General DEC 2012 252.204-7000 Disclosure Of Information OCT 2016 252.204-7003 Control Of Government Personnel Work Product APR 1992 252.204-7004 Alt A System for Award Management Alternate A FEB 2014 252.204-7007 Alternate A, Annual Representations and Certifications JAN 2015 252.209-7004 Subcontracting With Firms That Are Owned or Controlled By

The Government of a Country that is a State Sponsor of Terrorism

OCT 2015

252.211-7006 Passive Radio Frequency Identification JUN 2016 252.211-7008 Use of Government-Assigned Serial Numbers SEP 2010

252.215-7000 Pricing Adjustments DEC 2012 252.223-7004 Drug Free Work Force SEP 1988 252.225-7002 Qualifying Country Sources As Subcontractors DEC 2016 252.225-7012 Preference For Certain Domestic Commodities DEC 2016 252.227-7016 Rights in Bid or Proposal Information JAN 2011 252.227-7025 Limitations on the Use or Disclosure of Government-

Furnished Information Marked with Restrictive Legends

MAY 2013

252.227-7027 Deferred Ordering Of Technical Data Or Computer Software APR 1988 252.243-7001 Pricing Of Contract Modifications DEC 1991 252.246-7005 Notice of Warranty Tracking of Serialized Items MAR 2016 252.246-7006 Warranty Tracking of Serialized Items MAR 2016

52.209-4 FIRST ARTICLE APPROVAL--GOVERNMENT TESTING (SEP 1989) - ALTERNATE I (JAN 1997)

(Contracting Officer shall insert details)

(a) The Contractor shall deliver 2 complete USMC Pack Systems, including the Sub-Belt, unit(s) of Lot/Item CLIN 0001 within 45 calendar days from the date of this contract to the Government at the location identified in Section F for first article tests. The shipping documentation shall contain this contract number and the Lot/Item identification. The characteristics that the first article must meet and the testing requirements are specified elsewhere in this contract.

(b) Within 30 calendar days after the Government receives the first article, the Contracting Officer shall notify the Contractor, in writing, of the conditional approval, approval, or disapproval of the first article. The notice of conditional approval or approval shall not relieve the Contractor from complying with all requirements of the specifications and all other terms and conditions of this contract. A notice of conditional approval shall state any further action required of the Contractor. A notice of disapproval shall cite reasons for the disapproval.

(c) If the first article is disapproved, the Contractor, upon Government request, shall submit an additional first article for testing. After each request, the Contractor shall make any necessary changes, modifications, or repairs to the first article or select another first article for testing. All costs related to these tests are to be borne by the Contractor, including any and all costs for additional tests following a disapproval. The Contractor shall furnish any additional first article to the Government under the terms and conditions and within the time specified by the Government. The Government shall act on this first article within the time limit specified in paragraph (b) of this clause. The Government reserves the right to require an equitable adjustment of the contract price for any extension of the delivery schedule or for any additional costs to the Government related to these tests.

(d) If the Contractor fails to deliver any first article on time, or the Contracting Officer disapproves any first article, the Contractor shall be deemed to have failed to make delivery within the meaning of the Default clause of this contract.

(e) Unless otherwise provided in the contract, the Contractor--

(1) May deliver the approved first article as a part of the contract quantity, provided it meets all contract requirements for acceptance and was not consumed or destroyed in testing; and

(2) Shall remove and dispose of any first article from the Government test facility at the Contractor's expense.

(f) If the Government does not act within the time specified in paragraphs (b) or (c) of this clause, the Contracting Officer shall, upon timely written request from the Contractor, equitably adjust under the Changes clause of this contract the delivery or performance dates and/or the contract price, and any other contractual term affected by the delay.

(g) The Contractor is responsible for providing operating and maintenance instructions, spare parts support, and repair of the first article during any first article test.

(h) Before first article approval, the acquisition of materials or components for, or the commencement of production of, the balance of the contract quantity is at the sole risk of the Contractor. Before first article approval, the costs thereof shall not be allocable to this contract for (1) progress payments, or (2) termination settlements if the contract is terminated for the convenience of the Government.

(i) The Government may waive the requirement for first article approval test where supplies identical or similar to those called for in the schedule have been previously furnished by the Offeror/Contractor and have been accepted by the Government. The Offeror/Contractor may request a waiver.

(j) The Contractor shall produce both the first article and the production quantity at the same facility.

52.216-19 ORDER LIMITATIONS. (OCT 1995)

(a) Minimum order. When the Government requires supplies or services covered by this contract in an amount of less than 1 (insert dollar figure or quantity), the Government is not obligated to purchase, nor is the Contractor obligated to furnish, those supplies or services under the contract.

(b) Maximum order. The Contractor is not obligated to honor:

(1) Any order for a single item in excess of what is contracted for under the applicable CLIN identified in Section B (insert dollar figure or quantity);

(2) Any order for a combination of items in excess of the total amount contracted for under all CLINs indentified in Section B (insert dollar figure or quantity); or

(3) A series of orders from the same ordering office within 30 calendar days that together call for quantities exceeding the limitation in subparagraph (1) or (2) above.

(c) If this is a requirements contract (i.e., includes the Requirements clause at subsection 52.216-21 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)), the Government is not required to order a part of any one requirement from the Contractor if that requirement exceeds the maximum-order limitations in paragraph (b) above.

(d) Notwithstanding paragraphs (b) and (c) above, the Contractor shall honor any order exceeding the maximum order limitations in paragraph (b), unless that order (or orders) is returned to the ordering office within 30 days after issuance, with written notice stating the Contractor's intent not to ship the item (or items) called for and the reasons. Upon receiving this notice, the Government may acquire the supplies or services from another source.

52.216-22 INDEFINITE QUANTITY. (OCT 1995)

(a) This is an indefinite-quantity contract for the supplies or services specified, and effective for the period stated, in the Schedule.