171128_PC_Gen_III_Industry_Brief_29_Nov_2017.pptx

Industry Brief

Mr. Nick Pierce Team Lead PM Infantry Combat Equipment (ICE) nick.pierce@usmc.mil

DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A. Approved for public release. Distribution is unlimited.

In the event there is any conflict between the information presented in this brief and the final solicitation document, the final solicitation document shall prevail.

PC Gen III IPT

PC Gen III The PC Gen III provides improvements in mobility, weight, fit, and function while retaining the same area of ballistic coverage as the legacy PC.

~25% lighter, 1 ½ inches shorter, contoured shoulders for better rifle stock weld, removable soft armor vest, integrated load bearing panel, removable yoke/collar The PC Gen III is a Gov’t-owned design that has been tested extensively with the operating forces.

The PC Gen III consists of a base vest and modular components for tailoring protection levels to defeat multiple ballistic hazards across the battlefield continuum and to manage armor weight.

PC Gen III Outer nylon carrier with soft armor inserts, cummerbund system with a quick release to secure the vest Removable Low Profile Vest armor system, integrated load bearing panel, detachable yoke and collar assembly Improves overall mobility, eliminates excess bulk, provides better rifle stock weld with lighter weight materials Ballistic soft armor technology improvements have lowered aerial density while providing increased ballistic protection (Frag, 9MM, 357SIG, 357MAG) Updated sizing (XS, XS-SH, SM-SH, SM-Long, SM, MD, LG, XL) with 2 sizes for side plate pockets (6x6” and 6x8”)

PC Gen III / Soft Armor Solicitations PC Gen III Solicitation # M67854-18-R-1309 PC Gen III Soft Armor Solicitation # M67854-18-R-1305 Released planned for Jan/Feb 2018 Proposals due Mar/Apr 2018 Total Small Business Set Asides Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity 5 Year Period of Performance 1 Base Year Ordering Period / 4 One Year Ordering Periods Best Value, Trade Off Soft Armor Integration with PC Gen III Carrier SOW: Questions?

Max/Min Quantity PC Gen III Carrier Maximum Quantity: 250,000 complete systems Minimum Quantity: First delivery order Repair parts and component quantities TBD Soft Armor (Set consists of 2 front/rear inserts and 2 side plate pocket inserts) Maximum Quantity: 350,000 Sets Minimum Quantity: First delivery order Soft Armor Cummerbund Maximum Quantity: 6,000 Sets for Armor; 12,000 cummerbunds Minimum Quantity: First delivery order

Sections L&M Changes PC Gen III Carrier Removed Source Selection Samples as a “Go/No Go” criteria Removed defect table Updated manufacturing capability requirements

Section L (PC Gen III) Volume I: Technical Proposal (no more than 30 pages) Design and Workmanship Source Selection Samples Manufacturing Berry Amendment compliance Volume II: Past Performance Proposal (no page limit) Volume III: Small Business Participation (no page limit) Volume IV: Business Proposal (no page limit)

Section M (PC Gen III) Evaluation Factors Factor 1: Technical Performance (Combined Technical/Risk Rating Method) Sub Factor 1: Design and Workmanship Sub Factor 2: Manufacturing Factor 2: Past Performance (acceptable/unacceptable) Factor 3: Small Business Participation (acceptable/unacceptable) Factor 4: Price Sub Factors under Factor 1 are in descending order of importance Technical performance is significantly more important than price Importance of price as a factor in the final award determination will increase with the degree of equality in the non-price factors of the proposal.

Factor 1: Technical Performance (PC Gen III) Sub Factor 1: Design and Workmanship Source Selection Samples examined for defects Sub Factor 2: Manufacturing Ability to produce 3,000 PC Gen IIIs and 600 soft armor cummerbunds per month 120 days after FAT approval Combined Technical/ Risk Rating Method

Combined Technical/Risk Rating Method (PC Gen III)

Factor 2: Past Performance (PC Gen III)

Factor 3: Small Business Participation (PC Gen III) Small Business participation objectives Small Business: 5.25% Small Disadvantaged Business: 0.4% Women-Owned Small Business: 0.4% HUBZone Small Business: 0.4% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business: 0.4% Proposals meeting or exceeding the percentage goals will receive an acceptable rating.

Proposals not meeting or exceeding the percentage goals will receive an unacceptable rating unless the proposal explains why and describes what the Offeror will do to increase the percentages for performance under contract. Justifications adequately describing valid actions toward increasing percentage goals will receive an acceptable rating.

Factor 4: Price (PC Gen III) Proposed price includes production quantities, spare and repair components, training materials, associated reporting.

Offerors shall propose a single blended unit price for all sizes and ordering periods for each CLIN.

Sections L&M Changes Soft Armor Changed delivery location of source selection samples Updated manufacturing capability requirements Changed “panels” to “inserts” Removed defect table Updated ballistic performance table FAT date corrected

Section L (Soft Armor) Volume I: Technical Proposal (no more than 30 pages) Areal Density Source Selection Samples Design and Workmanship Manufacturing Berry Amendment compliance Volume II: Past Performance Proposal (no page limit) Volume III: Small Business Participation (no page limit) Volume IV: Business Proposal (no page limit) The Government will provide ballistic insert sleeve – used to confirm fit of insert

Go/No Go Criteria (Soft Armor) Source Selection Samples Offerors that do not submit the required source selection samples will receive a “No Go” and the proposal will receive no further evaluation.

Section M (Soft Armor) Evaluation Factors Factor 1: Technical Performance (Combined Technical/Risk Rating Method) Sub Factor 1: Areal Density Sub Factor 2: Ballistic Performance Sub Factor 3: Design and Workmanship Sub Factor 4: Manufacturing Factor 2: Past Performance (acceptable/unacceptable) Factor 3: Small Business Participation (acceptable/unacceptable) Factor 4: Price Sub Factors under Factor 1 are in descending order of importance Technical performance is significantly more important than price Importance of price as a factor in the final award determination will increase with the degree of equality in the non-price factors of the proposal.

Factor 1: Technical Performance (Soft Armor) Sub Factor 1: Areal Density Shall not exceed 0.88 lb/ft2 Sub Factor 2: Ballistic Performance Testing will be performed at NIJ-Certified Lab Sub Factor 3: Design and Workmanship Source Selection Samples examined for defects Sub Factor 4: Manufacturing Ability to produce 6,000 front/rear inserts, 6,000 side plate pocket inserts, and 600 soft armor cummerbund inserts per month 120 days after FAT approval Combined Technical/ Risk Rating Method

Combined Technical/Risk Rating Method (Soft Armor)

Factor 2: Past Performance (Soft Armor)

Factor 3: Small Business Participation (Soft Armor)

Small Business participation objectives Small Business: 5.25% Small Disadvantaged Business: 0.4% Women-Owned Small Business: 0.4% HUBZone Small Business: 0.4% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business: 0.4% Proposals meeting or exceeding the percentage goals will receive an acceptable rating.

Proposals not meeting or exceeding the percentage goals will receive an unacceptable rating unless the proposal explains why and describes what the Offeror will do to increase the percentages for performance under contract. Justifications adequately describing valid actions toward increasing percentage goals will receive an acceptable rating.

Factor 4: Price (Soft Armor) Proposed price includes production quantities and associated reporting.

Offerors shall propose a single blended unit price for all sizes and ordering periods for each CLIN.

Industry Day Schedule

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Adjectival Rating

Description

Blue

Outstanding

Proposal indicates an exceptional approach and understanding of the requirements and contains multiple strengths, and risk of unsuccessful performance is low.

Purple

Good

Proposal indicates a thorough approach and understanding of the requirements and contains at least one strength, and risk of unsuccessful performance is low to moderate.

Green

Acceptable

Proposal meets requirements and indicates an adequate approach and understanding of the requirements, and risk of unsuccessful performance is no worse than moderate.

Yellow

Marginal

Proposal has not demonstrated an adequate approach and understanding of the requirements, and/or risk of unsuccessful performance is high.

Red

Unacceptable

Proposal does not meet requirements of the solicitation, and thus, contains one or more deficiencies, and/or risk of unsuccessful performance is unacceptable. Proposal is unawardable.

Microsoft_Word_Document2.docx Color Rating

Adjectival Rating

Description

Blue

Outstanding

Proposal indicates an exceptional approach and understanding of the requirements and contains multiple strengths, and risk of unsuccessful performance is low.

Purple

Good

Proposal indicates a thorough approach and understanding of the requirements and contains at least one strength, and risk of unsuccessful performance is low to moderate.

Green

Acceptable

Proposal meets requirements and indicates an adequate approach and understanding of the requirements, and risk of unsuccessful performance is no worse than moderate.

Yellow

Marginal

Proposal has not demonstrated an adequate approach and understanding of the requirements, and/or risk of unsuccessful performance is high.

Red

Unacceptable

Proposal does not meet requirements of the solicitation, and thus, contains one or more deficiencies, and/or risk of unsuccessful performance is unacceptable. Proposal is unawardable.

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