190618_19R1566_Amendment_0002.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 make multiple updates to the solicitation as a result of industry questions. Industry questions and

Government responses are also added as an attachment.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 19

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 18-Jun-2019

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 M6785419R1566

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

24-May-2019

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 is extended, X 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 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

18-Jun-2019

CODE

COMMANDER MARCORSYSCOM

2200 LESTER ST

QUANTICO VA 22134-6050

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

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

M6785419R1566

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION B - SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES

CLIN 0001

The CLIN extended description has changed from:

First Article Test (FAT) Materials include: - 104 15"×15" panels of the proposed ballistic package- 8 15”x15” unsewn/unfinished panels of the proposed ballistic package- 16 Finished Base Vest Inserts: 2 XS-S, 2 XS, 2 SM-S, 2 SM, 2 SM-L, 2 MD, 2 LG, 2 XLG- 4 Finished Side Plate Pocket Inserts: 2 6x6, 2 6x8- 6 Cummerbund

Inserts: 2 SM, 2 MD, 2 LG

To:

First Article Test (FAT) Materials include: - 104 15"×15" panels of the proposed ballistic package- 8 15”x15” unsewn/unfinished panels of the proposed ballistic package- 32 Finished Base Vest Inserts: 4 XS-S, 4 XS, 4 SM-S, 4 SM, 4 SM-L, 4 MD, 4 LG, 4 XLG- 8 Finished Side Plate Pocket Inserts: 4 6x6, 4 6x8- 12 Cummerbund Inserts:

4 SM, 4 MD, 4 LG

CLIN 0009

The CLIN description has changed from Base Vest Insert - S to Base Vest Insert - SL.

SECTION K - REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS AND OTHER STATEMENTS OF OFFERORS

The following have been modified:

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

BERRY AMENDMENT SELF CERTIFICATION

I, (sign name here), in submitting this offer under solicitation number M67854-19-R-1566, 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.

SMALL BUSINESS CERTIFICATION

In accordance with 13 CFR § 121.1009(g)(5), a concern determined to be other than small under a particular size standard is ineligible for any procurement or any assistance authorized by the Small Business Act or the Small

Business Investment Act of 1958 which requires the same or a lower size standard, unless SBA recertifies the concern to be small pursuant to § 121.1010 or OHA reverses the adverse size determination. After an adverse size determination, a concern cannot self-certify as small under the same or lower size standard unless it is first recertified as small by SBA. If a concern does so, it may be in violation of criminal laws, including section 16(d) of the Small Business Act, 15 U.S.C. 645(d). If the concern has already certified itself as small on a pending https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/13/121.1010 https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/15/645#d procurement or on an application for SBA assistance, the concern must immediately inform the officials responsible for the pending procurement or requested assistance of the adverse size determination.

52.204-8 ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (OCT 2018)

(a)(1) The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 339113.

(2) The small business size standard is 750.

(3) The small business size standard for a concern which submits an offer in its own name, other than on a construction or service contract, but which proposes to furnish a product which it did not itself manufacture, is 500 employees.

(b)(1) If the provision at 52.204-7, System for Award Management, is included in this solicitation, paragraph (d) of this provision applies.

(2) If the provision at 52.204-7, System for Award Management, is not included in this solicitation, and the Offeror has an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM), the Offeror may choose to use paragraph (d) of this provision instead of completing the corresponding individual representations and certifications in the solicitation. The Offeror shall indicate which option applies by checking one of the following boxes:

( ) Paragraph (d) applies.

( ) Paragraph (d) does not apply and the offeror has completed the individual representations and certifications in the solicitation.

(c) (1) The following representations or certifications in SAM are applicable to this solicitation as indicated:

(i) 52.203-2, Certificate of Independent Price Determination. This provision applies to solicitations when a firm-fixed-price contract or fixed-price contract with economic price adjustment is contemplated, unless—

(A) The acquisition is to be made under the simplified acquisition procedures in Part 13;

(B) The solicitation is a request for technical proposals under two-step sealed bidding procedures; or

(C) The solicitation is for utility services for which rates are set by law or regulation.

(ii) 52.203-11, Certification and Disclosure Regarding Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions. This provision applies to solicitations expected to exceed $150,000.

(iii) 52.203-18, Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or

Statements--Representation. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(iv) 52.204-3, Taxpayer Identification. This provision applies to solicitations that do not include the provision at

52.204-7, System for Award Management.

(v) 52.204-5, Women-Owned Business (Other Than Small Business). This provision applies to solicitations that—

(A) Are not set aside for small business concerns;

(B) Exceed the simplified acquisition threshold; and

(C) Are for contracts that will be performed in the United States or its outlying areas.

(vi) 52.209-2; Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations--Representation.

(vii) 52.209-5; Certification Regarding Responsibility Matters. This provision applies to solicitations where the contract value is expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold.

(viii) 52.209-11, Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(ix) 52.214-14, Place of Performance--Sealed Bidding. This provision applies to invitations for bids except those in which the place of performance is specified by the Government.

(x) 52.215-6, Place of Performance. This provision applies to solicitations unless the place of performance is specified by the Government.

(xi) 52.219-1, Small Business Program Representations (Basic & Alternate I). This provision applies to solicitations when the contract will be performed in the United States or its outlying areas.

(A) The basic provision applies when the solicitations are issued by other than DoD, NASA, and the Coast Guard.

(B) The provision with its Alternate I applies to solicitations issued by DoD, NASA, or the Coast Guard.

(xii) 52.219-2, Equal Low Bids. This provision applies to solicitations when contracting by sealed bidding and the contract will be performed in the United States or its outlying areas.

(xiii) 52.222-22, Previous Contracts and Compliance Reports. This provision applies to solicitations that include the clause at 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity.

(xiv) 52.222-25, Affirmative Action Compliance. This provision applies to solicitations, other than those for construction, when the solicitation includes the clause at 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity.

(xv) 52.222-38, Compliance with Veterans' Employment Reporting Requirements. This provision applies to solicitations when it is anticipated the contract award will exceed the simplified acquisition threshold and the contract is not for acquisition of commercial items.

(xvi) 52.223-1, Biobased Product Certification. This provision applies to solicitations that require the delivery or specify the use of USDA-designated items; or include the clause at 52.223-2, Affirmative Procurement of Biobased

Products Under Service and Construction Contracts.

(xvii) 52.223-4, Recovered Material Certification. This provision applies to solicitations that are for, or specify the use of, EPA- designated items.

(xviii) 52.223-22, Public Disclosure of Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Reduction Goals--Representation. This provision applies to solicitations that include the clause at 52.204-7.)

(xix) 52.225-2, Buy American Certificate. This provision applies to solicitations containing the clause at 52.225-1.

(xx) 52.225-4, Buy American--Free Trade Agreements--Israeli Trade Act Certificate. (Basic, Alternates I, II, and

III.) This provision applies to solicitations containing the clause at 52.225- 3.

(A) If the acquisition value is less than $25,000, the basic provision applies.

(B) If the acquisition value is $25,000 or more but is less than $50,000, the provision with its Alternate I applies.

(C) If the acquisition value is $50,000 or more but is less than $80,317, the provision with its Alternate II applies.

(D) If the acquisition value is $80,317 or more but is less than $100,000, the provision with its Alternate III applies.

(xxi) 52.225-6, Trade Agreements Certificate. This provision applies to solicitations containing the clause at 52.225-

5.

(xxii) 52.225-20, Prohibition on Conducting Restricted Business Operations in Sudan--Certification. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(xxiii) 52.225-25, Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran—Representation and Certification. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(xxiv) 52.226-2, Historically Black College or University and Minority Institution Representation. This provision applies to solicitations for research, studies, supplies, or services of the type normally acquired from higher educational institutions.

(2) The following representations or certifications are applicable as indicated by the Contracting Officer:

(i) 52.204-17, Ownership or Control of Offeror.

(ii) 52.204-20, Predecessor of Offeror.

(iii) 52.222-18, Certification Regarding Knowledge of Child Labor for Listed End Products.

(iv) 52.222-48, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for

Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment--Certification.

(v) 52.222-52 Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain

Services--Certification.

(vi) 52.223-9, with its Alternate I, Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA-

Designated Products (Alternate I only).

(vii) 52.227-6, Royalty Information.

(A) Basic.

(B) Alternate I.

(viii) 52.227-15, Representation of Limited Rights Data and Restricted Computer Software.

(d) The Offeror has completed the annual representations and certifications electronically in SAM accessed through https://www.sam.gov. After reviewing the SAM information, the Offeror verifies by submission of the offer that the representations and certifications currently posted electronically that apply to this solicitation as indicated in https://www.sam.gov/ paragraph (c) of this provision have been entered or updated within the last 12 months, are current, accurate, complete, and applicable to this solicitation (including the business size standard applicable to the NAICS code referenced for this solicitation), as of the date of this offer and are incorporated in this offer by reference (see FAR

4.1201); except for the changes identified below [ offeror to insert changes, identifying change by clause number, title, date]. These amended representation(s) and/or certification(s) are also incorporated in this offer and are current, accurate, and complete as of the date of this offer.

FAR Clause Title Date Change

Any changes provided by the offeror are applicable to this solicitation only, and do not result in an update to the representations and certifications posted on SAM.

(End of provision)

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 ONLY submit one proposal in response to this solicitation. Proposals shall not contain classified information.

L.2 PROPOSAL SUBMISSION

L.2.1 Proposal Delivery Address:

Written Proposals shall be delivered to the following address:

Marine Corps Systems Command

2201A Willis Street

Quantico, VA 22134-6050

Email: erin.howard1@usmc.mil

Attn: Erin Howard, RFP: M67854-19-R-1566

Source Selection Samples shall be delivered to the following address:

National Technical Systems (NTS) Wichita

7447 W. 33rd St. N.

Wichita, KS 67205

Email: cherelda.stephens@usmc.mil

Attn: Cherelda Stephens, RFP: M67854-19-R-1566

L.2.2 Proposal Submission Date

Proposals are due no later than 1:00PM Eastern Local Time on 10 July 2019.

L.2.3 Package Labeling

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

Solicitation Number: M67854-19-R-1566

A statement: "TO BE DELIVERED UNOPENED TO ERIN HOWARD”

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

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, with CDs, in accordance with Table 1 – Proposal Submission Requirements. Both the Original and Copy volumes shall be in loose-leaf three ring binders. Each volume (original and copies) 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 (M67854-19-R-1566), classification (i.e., PC GEN III SOFT ARMOR), and Offeror's name.

With respect to CDs, 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. 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 submit all information for Government consideration in a clear, coherent, and concise manner sufficient to demonstrate an understanding of the contract requirements. Offerors shall also stamp all documents

“For Official Use Only and Source Selection Sensitive - See FAR 2.101 and 3.104.”

The Government will remove and not evaluate as part of the proposal any pages exceeding the specified page limit. Evaluation teams will not receive for evaluation any aspect of a proposal the Government removes for having exceeded page limits and, therefore, may consider the excluded aspects as missing or non-existent in the proposal. All printed pages count against the 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.

Table 1: Proposal Submission Requirements

VOLUME CONTENT SUBMISSION Page Limit

Volume I Technical Proposal:

Source Selection

Samples

Design and

Workmanship

Areal Density

Manufacturing

(1) Original

(4) Duplicative Copies

(1) Electronic Copy - CD

30 pages (only the first 30 printed pages of the written portion of the Technical

Proposal will be considered)

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 Source Selection Samples (Evaluated in Section M.1 Go/No Go Criteria; M.3.1.1 Element 1, Fragment

Ballistic Performance; M.3.1.2 Element 2, Design and Workmanship; M.3.1.3 Element 3: Pistol Ballistic

Performance; M.3.1.4 Element 4: Areal Density)

Offerors shall provide source selection samples in accordance with Table 2: Source Selection Samples. The samples should contain a removable label that includes the Solicitation number, unique identifier (e.g., serial number) and the Offeror’s Name.

Table 2: Source Selection Samples

Description Size Quantity

Finished Base Vest Inserts XS-S 2

XS 2

SM-S 2

SM-L 2

SM 2

MD 2

LG 2

XLG 2

Side Plate Pocket Inserts 6X6” 2

6X8” 2

Cummerbund Inserts SM 2

Surrogate Shootpacks 15X15” 35

Unsewn Shootpacks 15X15” 5

L.3.2.2 Volume I – Technical Proposal

The Technical Proposal shall contain NO proposal price information.

L.3.2.2.1 Fragment Ballistic Performance (Evaluated in Section M.3.1.1 Element 1: Fragment Ballistic

Performance)

Offerors shall submit the specified source selection sample shoot packs (as outlined in Table 2: Source Selection

Samples) for the Government to conduct the following ballistic testing in order to evaluate the fragment ballistic performance of the proposed solution.

Table 3: Ballistic Tests

Threat/Test Condition PC Gen III Soft Armor Performance

Specification Requirement Paragraph

Test Method Reference in

Performance Specification

Thickness 3.5.2 4.7.2

16gr RCC, V50, Dry, 0° 3.6.1 4.8

16gr RCC, V50, Wet, 0° 3.6.1 4.8

16gr RCC, V50, POL/F-24, 0° 3.6.1 4.8

16gr RCC, V50, age, 0° 3.6.1 4.8

L.3.2.2.2 Design and Workmanship (Evaluated in Section M.3.1.2 Element 2: Design and Workmanship)

Offerors shall submit the specified source selection samples for the Government to conduct an evaluation of the design and workmanship of the proposed solution.

Table 4: Design Criteria

Criteria PC Gen III Soft Armor Performance

Specification Requirement Paragraph

Evaluation Method Reference in

Performance Specification

Minimum Area of Coverage 3.3.2.1 4.6.2

Dimensional Conformance 3.3.2.2 4.6.3

Pattern/Construction Conformance 3.3.1 4.6.1 /4.6.3

Flexibility 3.5.5 4.7.5

Functional Integration 3.5.4 4.7.4

L.3.2.2.3 Pistol Ballistic Performance (Evaluated in Section M.3.1.3 Element 3: Pistol Ballistic Performance)

Offerors shall submit the specified source selection sample shoot packs (as outlined in Table 2: Source Selection

Samples) for the Government to conduct the following ballistic testing in order to evaluate the pistol ballistic performance of the proposed solution.

Table 5: Ballistic Tests

Threat/Test Condition PC Gen III Soft Armor Performance

Specification Requirement Paragraph

Test Method Reference in

Performance Specification

9mm, V0, Dry, 0° 3.6.2 4.8

9 mm, V50, Dry, 0° 3.6.2 4.8

9 mm, V50, Wet, 0° 3.6.2 4.8

9 mm, V50, POL/F-24, 0° 3.6.2 4.8

9 mm, V50, age, 0° 3.6.2 4.8

.357-Sig, V0, Dry, 0° 3.6.2 4.8

.357-Sig, V50, Dry, 0° 3.6.2 4.8

.357-Mag, V0, Dry, 0° 3.6.2 4.8

.357-Mag, V50, Dry, 0° 3.6.2 4.8

L.3.2.2.4 Areal Density (Evaluated in Section M.3.1.4 Element 4: Areal Density).

Offerors shall propose a claimed areal density in the written proposal. . The claimed areal density will be verified by the Government and shall meet the threshold areal density in the chart below.

Table 6: Areal Density Requirement and Verification

Criteria PC Gen III Soft

Armor Performance

Specification

Requirement

Paragraph

Test Method Reference in Performance

Specification

Areal Density 3.5.1 4.7.1

L3.2.2.5 Manufacturing (Evaluated in M.3.1.5 Element 5: Manufacturing) The Offeror shall submit:

a. Written documentation detailing the Offeror’s Quality Management System (QMS).

b. A list of equipment, available personnel, and manufacturing capacity addressing the ability to produce at least 6,000 base vest inserts, 6,000 side plate pocket inserts, and 600 cummerbund inserts per month by 120 days after FAT approval. Offerors may assume FAT approval 150 days after contract award.

c. A Supply Chain Management chart demonstrating the use of Berry Amendment compliant materials for constructing the PC Gen III Soft Armor as well as the complete physical address for each supplier. The

Supply Chain Management chart must include the manufacturer/supplier name, the material provided, and the manufacturing location. The chart may be incorporated into the final contract and become a quality assurance reference.

d. Self-Certification: Offerors shall submit the below signed self-certification within the 30-page limitation in the technical proposal in order for its offer to be compliant. The self-certification counts against the 30-page limit. The certification must be from the Offeror and must not contain any alternative wording.

I, (sign name here), in submitting this offer under solicitation number M67854-19-R-1566, 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.

L.3.2.3 Volume II – Past Performance (Evaluated in Section M.3.2, Factor 2: Past Performance)

Offerors shall submit up to three contracts (prime and major subcontracts in performance or awarded) during the past five years that are relevant to this solicitation’s requirements.

Past performance information shall include:

(1) Section 1 – Contract Descriptions.

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

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

b. Government contracting activity, 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, current address, email address, telephone and fax numbers);

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

e. The Government contract administration activity and the Administrative Contracting Officer's name, 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 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 including 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 either the Government contracting activity, technical representative responsible or the prime contractor (if the Offeror is a subcontractor) for the associated contract. POC shall electronically complete Part II of the questionnaire and email the entire questionnaire to the Contract Specialist no later than this solicitation’s closing date and time. The POC should send completed questionnaires via e-mail to erin.howard1@usmc.mil. 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.3.2.4 Volume III – Business Proposal (Evaluated in Section M.3.4, Factor 3: Price)

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.3.2.4.1 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 single blended unit price for all sizes of each item Base Vest Insert, Side Plate Pocket Insert, and Cummerbund Insert., CLINs 0002 through 0009 shall have the same price, CLIN s 0010 and 0011 shall have the same price and CLINs 0012-0014 shall have te same price.

o Offerors shall enter the unit prices and total amounts for each CLIN.

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 CLINs. 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 may be 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 60-month contract ordering period.

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.

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. Additionally, the PC Gen III Soft Armor Performance Specification in the ultimately awarded contract will reflect all above-minimum performance levels or capabilities for which the Government gave evaluation credit during source selection. 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

Pre-contract costs are NOT authorized.

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, Erin Howard, via email at erin.howard1@usmc.mil with Peggy Smith at peggy.l.smith1@usmc.mil copied no later than 1:00 PM Eastern Local Time on 12 June 2019. 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 10 July 2020.

L.9 REQUEST FOR SAMPLES

The Government will provide a package of the following sample items, as requested by the Offeror, no later than 5 days after receipt of request:

Ballistic Insert Sleeve (used to confirm fitment of insert)

The Offeror’s request shall include Offeror Name, Cage Code, Point of Contact (name, email address, phone number), Shipping Address. Send all requests via email to Erin Howard at erin.howard1@usmc.mil with Peggy

Smith at peggy.l.smith1@usmc.mil copied. Offerors shall return all items provided as samples no later than 15 days after this solicitation closing date.

SECTION M - EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD

SECTION M

This acquisition uses best value tradeoff source selection procedures in accordance with FAR 15.101-1. The Marine

Corps System Command (MARCORSYSCOM) will award one, 60-month (consisting of one five-year ordering period), Firm Fixed Price (FFP), Indefinite Delivery / Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for the PC Gen III Soft

Armor to an Offeror whose proposal (1) complies with the solicitation’s terms and conditions, (2) meets or exceeds the solicitation’s requirements, and (3) is the most advantageous to the Government based upon the Government’s assessment of the evaluation factors.

The evaluation will be conducted in the following two phases:

Phase 1: Go/No Go Criteria

Phase 2: Tradeoff Evaluation

Phase 1 - Go/No Go Criteria.

The Government will evaluate proposals based on one Go/No Go criteria. Offers failing to meet the Go/No Go criteria will not be further evaluated, and therefore, not eligible for award. The Government will remove from evaluation any proposal failing to meet the following Go/No Go criteria:

Criteria 1: Offeror’s providing source selection samples in accordance with Table 1 below will receive a

“GO.” Offerors that do not provide the required source selection samples will receive a “NO GO,” and the proposal will not receive further evaluation.

Table 1: Source Selection Samples

Description Size Quantity mailto:peggy.l.smith1@usmc.mil mailto:peggy.l.smith1@usmc.mil

Finished Base Vest Inserts XS-S 2

XS 2

SM-S 2

SM-L 2

SM 2

MD 2

XLG 2

Side Plate Pocket Inserts 6X6” 2

6X8” 2

Cummerbund Inserts SM 2

Surrogate Shootpacks 15X15” 35

Unsewn Shootpacks 15X15” 5

Phase 2 – Tradeoff Evaluation

When making the best value determination, the Government will evaluate offers using the following factors and elements:

Table 2: Evaluation Factors

Factor 1 Technical Performance

- Element 1 - Fragment Ballistic Performance

- Element 2 - Design and Workmanship

- Element 3 - Pistol Ballistic Performance

- Element 4 - Areal Density

- Element 5 - Manufacturing

Factor 2 Past Performance

Factor 3 Price

Factor 1: Technical Performance

This factor consists of five Elements:

Element 1: Fragment Ballistic Performance

Element 2: Design and Workmanship

Element 3: Pistol Ballistic Performance

Element 4: Areal Density

Element 5: Manufacturing

* Subsection 27 of the Office of Procurement Policy Act as amended (41 U.S.C. § 423) (hereinafter "the Act"), as implemented in the FAR, protects proprietary information from unauthorized disclosure. For this procurement, the

Government will use non-Government support services contractors from NTS Wichita to conduct ballistic and non-ballistic tests upon the Source Selection Samples Offerors submit to the Government. NTS Wichita contractor personnel are procurement officials within the meaning of the Act and, accordingly, enter into appropriate non-disclosure agreements with the Government. Contractual organizational conflict of interest and non-disclosure clauses also bind these support contractors to safeguard proprietary information in accordance with law and regulation. Additionally, Government personnel will receive the Source Selection Samples at the NTS Wichita delivery point to remove or obscure each offeror's identifying information, assign random identifiers to each offeror's samples, and independently verify the test results before submitting the results for technical evaluation.

NTS Wichita support contractors will not analyze or evaluate any proposal. All Offerors may independently attempt to establish non-disclosure agreements with NTS Wichita in their discretion as appropriate.

Element 1: Fragment Ballistic Performance

The Government will test Source Selection Sample shoot packs at a National Institute of Justice certified test facility to determine the Offeror’s ability to meet the following fragment ballistic PC Gen III Soft Armor

Performance Specification (PRF-19001A0004) requirements:

The extent of testing may depend on available funding. Although the Government intends to test all of the above requirements, it reserves the right to cancel any or all of the above tests.

Ballistic testing will be performed at the following NIJ certified test facility:

Wichita, KS 67205

Element 2: Design and Workmanship

The Government will evaluate two soft armor inserts of each type and size (16 base vest inserts, 4 side plate pocket inserts, and 6 cummerbund inserts) using Table X in Paragraph 4.6.3 and the criteria described in paragraphs 4.6.1, 4.6.2, 4.7.4 and 4.7.5 of the PC Gen III Soft Armor Performance Specification (PRF-

19001A0004) assessing whether any of the defects outlined in the aforementioned table or paragraphs exist for each individual insert and calculating a defect rate for each defect.

Element 3: Pistol Ballistic Performance

The Government will test Source Selection Sample shoot packs at a National Institute of Justice certified test facility to determine the Offeror’s ability to meet the pistol ballistic PC Gen III Soft Armor Performance

Specification (PRF-19001A0004) requirements specified in Table V-A, Table V-B, and Table V-C.

The extent of testing may depend on available funding. Although the Government intends to test all of the above requirements, it reserves the right to cancel any or all of the above tests.

Ballistic testing will be performed at the following NIJ certified test facility:

Wichita, KS 67205

Element 4: Areal Density

The Government will evaluate the extent to which the Offeror’s source selection samples meet the

Government’s areal density requirements. The proposal shall include five unsewn 15”x15” shoot packs representative of the finished soft armor design. The shoot packs will be examined by technical representatives and the areal density calculated in accordance with Paragraph 4.7.1 of the PC Gen III Soft

Armor Performance Specification (PRF-19001A0004).

Element 5: Manufacturing

The Government will use the information Offerors submit in response to Section L, Paragraph 3.2.2.4. to evaluate the Offeror’s capability to manufacture quality, Berry Amendment compliant products at a rate of at least 6,000 base vest inserts, 6,000 side plate pocket inserts, and 600 cummerbund inserts 120 days after FAT approval. Offerors may assume FAT approval 150 days after contract award. The Government may visit the

Offeror’s manufacturing facility to validate Offeror-provided information

Combined Technical/Risk Rating

Factors 1 and 2, when combined, are approximately equal to price. The Government will use Table 3 to apply an adjectival rating in the evaluation of Factor 1 and will assess deficiencies, strengths, weaknesses and significant weaknesses at the Element level under Factor 1. The Government will evaluate Past Performance as either

“acceptable” or “unacceptable.”

The Government intends to evaluate proposals and award on an “initial offer” without discussions. If discussions are necessary, the Government will establish a competitive range and notify all Offerors of their inclusion or exclusion.

The Government will hold discussions with Offerors in the competitive range and also notify Offerors eliminated from the competitive range in writing in accordance with FAR 15.503.

Table 3. Combined Technical/Risk Rating Method

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.

DEFINITIONS

1. Deficiency: A material failure of a proposal to meet a Government requirement or a combination of significant weaknesses in a proposal that increases the risk of unsuccessful contract performance to an unacceptable level.

2. Strength: Any aspect of a proposal that has merit or exceeds specified performance or capability requirements in a way that will be advantageous to the Government during contract performance.

3. Weakness: A flaw in the proposal that increases the risk of unsuccessful contract performance.

4. Significant Weakness: A flaw in the proposal that appreciably increases the risk of unsuccessful contract performance.

Factor 2: Past Performance

The Government will evaluate proposals to determine whether the Offeror has an acceptable past performance record (including compliance with FAR 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns, and 52.219-9 Small

Business Subcontracting Plan) using sources provided by the Offeror and other sources available to the Government.

The Government will only evaluate the three most recent citations in cases where Offerors submit more than three past performance citations and will evaluate Government contract past performance citations before non-

Government contract past performance citations. To evaluate past performance, the Government will first determine whether each Offeror’s recent efforts are relevant.

Relevant and Not Relevant efforts are defined as follows:

Relevant: Past/present performance efforts with similar scope and magnitude of effort and complexities required by this solicitation. For example: helmets, head protective equipment, or protective equipment 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 (5) years prior to the release of the solicitation.

The Government will establish an overall rating per FAR 15.305(a)(2) for the Offeror’s ability to meet the solicitation’s requirements. Table 4 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.

The Government will initially evaluate past performance efforts to determine whether the Offeror’s present/past performance is recent, and relevant or not relevant to the solicitation requirements. Second, the Government will evaluation relevant present/past performance to determine how well the Offeror performed on the prior/current contracts.

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. Therefore, the Offeror shall be determined to have unknown (or ‘neutral”) past performance. In the context of acceptability or unacceptability, a neutral rating shall be considered “acceptable”.

Factor 3: Price

The Government will assess the Offeror for completeness and conduct a price analysis using one or more of the techniques specified in FAR 15.404-1(b) to determine price reasonableness and balanced pricing.

The proposed price for PC Gen III Soft Armor will include production quantities and associated reporting. The total proposed price is the sum of the evaluation quantities for CLINs 0001 through 0014 priced in accordance with

Section L.3.2.4.1 Pricing Instructions as follows:

CLIN Description Size Quantity Unit Price Total

Price

FAT, Ballistic Materials

First Article Test (FAT)

Materials include:

- 104 15"×15" panels of the proposed ballistic package

1 $ $

- 8 15”x15” unsewn/unfinished panels of the proposed ballistic package

- 32 Finished Base Vest Inserts:

4 XS-S, 4 XS, 4 SM-S, 4 SM-

L, 4 SM, 4 MD, 4 LG, 4 XLG,

- 8 Finished Side Plate Pocket

Inserts: 4 6x6, 4 6x8

- 12 Cummerbund Inserts: 4

SM, 4 MD, 4 LG

- Twenty (20) feet of all raw non-ballistic materials

0002 Base Vest Insert X-Small 402

0003 Base Vest Insert Small-Short 4,582

0004 Base Vest Insert Small 133,300

0005 Base Vest Insert Medium 228,710

0006 Base Vest Insert Large 62,864

0007 Base Vest Insert X-Large 60,462

Base Vest Insert

X Small-

Short 1,144

0009 Base Vest Insert Small-Long 1,142

0010 Side Plate Pocket Insert 6X6 3,185

0011 Side Plate Pocket Insert 6X8 478,358

0012 Cummerbund Insert Small 1,754

$ $ 0013 Cummerbund Insert Medium 4,946

0014 Cummerbund Insert Large 1,900

0015 CDRLs

NSP

Total

Proposed

Price

In accordance with FAR 15.404-1(b), Price Analysis, the Government will evaluate, but not rate, the price proposals by comparing solicitation prices among the proposals to establish price reasonableness. The Government will only award to an Offeror whose price is fair and reasonable.

A proposal may be unacceptable if the prices are materially unbalanced between line items or subline items and the lack of balance poses an unacceptable risk to the Government. Unbalanced pricing exists when, despite an acceptable total evaluated price, the price analysis reveals that the Offeror significantly overstated or understated the price of one or more contract line items. Incomplete pricing may also render the entire proposal unacceptable and, therefore, ineligible for award.

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