190625_19R1566_Amendment_0003.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 update Section L Table 1 and add language in Section L.3.2.1 (highlighted for convenience).

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 8

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 25-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 1 copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE

RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN

REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

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

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

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

CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

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

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

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

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

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

10A. MOD. OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

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

6. ISSUED BY

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

25-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 L - INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND NOTICES TO BIDDERS

The following have been modified:

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:

Fragment Ballistic

Performance

Design and

Workmanship

Pistol Ballistic

Performance

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. Note: Source selection samples will NOT be returned to Offerors after contract award.

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

MD 2

LG 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.

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