N61331-17-R-0007-0002_Amendment_02.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:

1) Answ er questions from industry.

2) Revise Section L, para 2.5.

3) Revise Section L, para 3.2.a.vi.

Please see summary of changes.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 13

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 18-May-2017

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 N61331-17-R-0007

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

11-Apr-2017

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

12-May-2017

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NSWC PANAMA CITY (C. HENSLEE)

COURTNEY.HENSLEE@NAVY.MIL

850-235-5354

110 VERNON AVE.

PANAMA CITY FL 32407-7001

N61331 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

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SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION A - SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM

The following have been modified:

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

PART II

1. Is there an expected contract award date?

Government Response: Government anticipates an award date on or about 31 October 2017.

2. Page 202, Reference Paragraph 2.5: Glossary of Abbreviations and Acronyms. Should each volume glossary include abbreviations and acronyms for just that value or for all volumes?

Government Response: Per Section L-Instructions to Offerors, “Each volume shall contain a glossary which includes all abbreviations, acronyms and their corresponding definitions that pertains to that volume only. Glossaries will not count against page limitations”. The Government’s intent is for each volume to include its own glossary of abbreviations and acronyms. Section L paragraph 2.5 will be revised for clarification.

3. Page 203, Reference Paragraph 3.2.a.vi: The Government will assess performance risk for each factor.

Does this risk assessment include Factor 4-Past Performance?

Government Response: Per Section L-Instructions to Offerors, The Government will assess performance risk for factors 1-3. Past Performance (Factor 4) will be evaluated for recency, relevancy and quality as stated in Section M of the solicitation. Section L Paragraph 3.2.a.vi will be revised to state, The Government will assess performance risk for Factors 1-3.

4. Page 204, Factor 1.e: Certificates of Compliance. Should the contractor include Certificates of Compliance in both the PDM deliverable and Volume 2? If yes, may it be included as an appendix?

Government Response: Certificates of Compliance are to be included in Volume II-Non-Price Proposal as part of the documentation required.

5. Page 204, Reference Factor 1: Manufacturing of PDM, FAT articles, and production articles shall all be at the same location. Is this requirement satisfied if full articles is assembles and shipped from the same location.

Government Response: First articles and production articles of each component (and assembly of those components) shall occur at the same locations (regardless of how many locations are involved).

6. In Purchase Description NQ/PD 10-01E, page 28, Section 6.3, it states that the Simulant/Surrogate shoot packs that are representative of the NSFV body armor system should be stitched a specific way (across the corners) and utilizing a specific thread (Tex 50 Aramid). Since it is a requirement of this solicitation to utilize a ballistic model that is certified to NIJ 0101.06, the manufacturer is required under NIJ standards to stitch the ballistic package according to the build sheet that was submitted at the time of NIJ certification.

Therefore, it is impossible to produce a surrogate shoot pack that is representative of the certified ballistic model if the manufacturer certified its ballistic model utilizing a different stitch pattern and thread than what is required in section 6.3 of the PD. How is the manufacturer to produce a viable Surrogate Shoot pack for FAT/LAT that complies with both the PD and NIJ requirements?

Government Response: The NIJ compliance/certification requirement for NSFV is limited to the ballistic package (ballistic filler configuration and composition). There is no expectation the surrogate shoot pack maintain NIJ certification form when produced to support verification testing, but the same ballistic material composition and configuration should be used. The stitching is required to prevent the ballistic material plies from separating during V50 testing.

7. In keeping with the same theme as question 1 above, section 6.3 of the PD also specifies how the Yoke Shoot pack is to be constructed for use in FAT/LAT. Once again, if the manufacturer is to keep its ballistic model consistent with what was certified, and in compliance with NIJ 0101.06 requirements, then a “Yoke Shoot pack” cannot be constructed according to section 6.3 of the PD and still be compliant with NIJ

0101.06 requirements. How is the manufacturer to produce a viable Surrogate Yoke Shoot pack for FAT/LAT that complies with both the PD and NIJ requirements?

Government Response: The NIJ compliance/certification requirement for NSFV is limited to the ballistic package (ballistic filler configuration and composition). There is no expectation the yoke shoot pack maintain NIJ certification form when produced to support verification testing, but the same ballistic material composition and configuration should be used with the exception that additional ballistic material added to the offerors yoke/collar design to meet the requirements of 3.5.2.2.1 should be included in the yoke shoot pack.

8. Also in line with question 2 above, how is the manufacturer supposed to construct the finished yoke/collar assembly for PDMs and production items and still comply with both NIJ and PD requirements?

Government Response: The NIJ compliance/certification requirement for NSFV is limited to the ballistic package (ballistic filler configuration and composition). There is no expectation the yoke shoot pack maintain NIJ certification form when produced to support verification testing, but the same ballistic material composition and configuration should be used with the exception that additional ballistic material added to the offerors yoke/collar design to meet the requirements of 3.5.2.2.1.

9. On pages 55 and 56 of the PD, Appendix E, labels for the ballistic inserts are specified. Once again, NIJ Standard 0101.06 has very specific labeling requirements, and the sample labels provided on pages 56 and 56 of the PD do not necessarily comply with what a manufacturer submitted for NIJ certification. How is the manufacturer to produce a viable ballistic insert label that complies with both the PD and NIJ requirements?

Government Response: The NIJ compliance/certification requirement for NSFV is limited to the ballistic package (ballistic filler configuration and composition). There is no expectation the ballistic insert label produced to comply with the PD will maintain NIJ certification.

10. There is no identification on Pattern/Template nor in NQ/PD 10-01F for the use and location of the materials listed on paragraphs: 3.2.4 c) 2 inch webbing, d) 1 inch nylon tape; 3.2.8 Grommets and 3.2.9 Washer.

Government Response:

-There is no 2” webbing used on the NSFV and that reference will be deleted in future revisions of the Purchase Description (PD) -The 1-inch nylon tape wraps/forms the edge of the yoke/collar assembly as depicted in Figure 7-C.

-Grommets and washers can be used to form the drain holes as depicted in Figures 3-C and 5-C and described in PD paragraph 3.5.3.8; additionally, the location of these holes is marked on the patterns.

11. Page 6 Paragraph 3.2.5 –Elastic. There are no final measurements by size. Please advise.

Government Response: The dimensions of the elastic are provided in the pattern file:

Waist Left Side NSFV-WAIST LEFT SIDE Cut 1 Elastic Waist Right Side NSFV-WAIST RIGHT SIDE Cut 1 Elastic

These pattern nomenclatures were inadvertently omitted from the PD paragraph 3.3.2 listing, but are included in the electronic pattern files provided.

12. Page 6 Paragraph 3.2.6- Hook & Loop –Can we use 4” width hook & loop, specifically on the from (inner shell) and also with the 4” elastic on the sides? Or are we allowed to cut the 5.5” wide hook & loop and bring it down to 4”?

Government Response: Either approach is acceptable.

13. Page 6 Paragraph 3.2.6- Hook & Loop states that hook and loop shall conform to Type II Class 1 of A-A- 55126 for all width, per hook and loop suppliers the 5.5 inches wide hook and loop is a Class 4.

Government Response: Class 4 is acceptable 5.5-inch hook and loop for PDM construction and submission. The government will research market availability of Class 1 in that width and consider a future change to the PD allowing Class 4 in lieu of Class 1 for the 5.5-inch width.

14. Page 6 Paragraph 3.2.10 Eyelets states that the eyelets shall conform to MIL-E-20652. Which Dash No.

listed in Table I of MIL-E-20652 shall the eyelet conforms?

Government Response: The eyelet (if used to provide drainage) should be sized sufficiently to allow water in the vest to drain out quickly and effectively per NSFV PD paragraph 3.5.3.8. A nominal inside diameter of 0.250” is recommended.

15. Page 7 Paragraphs 3.2.12 Oval ring and 3.2.13 Tension Lock, do you have a specific Supplier Part Number?

Government Response: Possible sources include:

ITW Nexus 1” Ladderloc, PN 104-0100 ITW Waterbury Buckle 1.5” Loop (oval ring), PN 01041-20-22857.

Disclaimer: This is not an endorsement or recommendation of a potential supplier.

16. Page 9-Item 30 Yoke Webbing- Drawing is not clear about location and use of this webbing. Please advise.

Government Response: The webbing should be configured as depicted in Figure 7-C to enable the vertical webbing strap to weave through the webbing loops on both the yoke and the inner back of the NSFV cover.

17. Section 2.4 of Instructions to Offerors states that the Proposal Cross-Reference Table “shall indicate the required proposal content.” Specifically, what constitutes the “required proposal content”? Are you asking for the location of the response for each SOW requirement or is it a more general reference (i.e. location of the 5 factors listed for Volume 2 and 3)?

Government Response: The cross-reference table shall state where the offeror’s response to the RFP requirements of Section L is located within the proposal (i.e. Volume #, page #). For example, if the Cover Letter is contained on page 2 of Volume I, then the cross reference table will list the Cover Letter and show that it is contained in Volume I, page 2

18. What are the differences in the content for the Master Table of Contents and the Proposal Cross-Reference Table?

Government Response: The Master Table of Contents is slightly duplicative of the Proposal Cross Reference Table. The main difference is that the Master Table of Contents shows the location of ALL the offeror’s responses to the solicitation whereas the Proposal Cross Reference only shows the location of the offeror’s responses to Section L only.

19. SOW: 3.1.1 – pg 135 of 212. The NSFV shall be manufactured in six (6) sizes; Extra-Small (XS), Medium (M), Large (L), Extra-Large (XL), Extra-Extra-Large (XXL), and Extra-Extra-Extra-Large (XXXL). PD and CLINS have seven sizes – are you missing Small (S) in the above paragraph?

Government Response: This question was addressed via Amendment 01. Section C-Statement of Work paragraphs 1.0 & 3.1.1 have been revised to include all seven (7) sizes.

20. Will the Navy accept a soft armor package that weighs significantly less than the 5 lbs/ft2 as set forth in the

PD? (Rationale, we have developed NIJ IIIA certified soft armor packages that weighs < 1.2 lbs.ft2 which significantly reduces weight and size profile.

Government Response: The PD lists a NTE areal density of 1.33/ft2. Yes, the Navy is willing to accept a lighter package.

21. Will the Navy accept more than one submission per company?

Government Response: Solicitation includes FAR Clause 52.204-22, Alternative Line Item Proposal. The clause states “The Offeror may submit one or more additional proposals with alternative line items, provided that alternative line items are consistent with subpart 4.10 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation.

However, acceptance of an alternative proposal is a unilateral decision made solely at the discretion of the Government. Offers that do not comply with the line items specified in this solicitation may be determined to be nonresponsive or unacceptable.”

PART I

22. In reviewing the N61331-17-R-0007 solicitation documents, I have come across two different explanations for the time period in which questions may be submitted. The first mention is on page 2 of 212 (30 days).

The second mention is on page 200 of 212 (15 days). Which of the two sections should bidders follow as the 15-days from issuance of the solicitation is near?

Government Response: All questions should be submitted via e-mail within thirty calendar days after issuance of this solicitation. Page 200 of 215, has been revised to reflect thirty (30) days.

23. Are CLINS 1022-1028, 2022-2028, 3022-3028, 4022-4028, and 5022-5028 duplicates of earlier CLINS as it appears the Black NSFV Vests appear twice per year? If not, is it the intention of the Navy to purchase partial systems (Base Vests without yoke/collar)?

Government Response:

CLIN descriptions have been revised as reflected in the table below and Section B of this document.

CLINS

CLINS 1001-1007

CLINS 2001-2007

CLINS 3001-3007

Complete NSFV Systems (Base Vest and Yoke/Collar) in Black https://www.acquisition.gov/far/html/Subpart%204_10.html#wp1072814

CLINS 4001-4007

CLINS 5001-5007

CLINS 1008-1014

CLINS 2008-2014

CLINS 3008-3014

CLINS 4008-4014

CLINS 5008-5014

NSFV Yoke/Collar Assemblies, BLACK

CLINS 1015-1021

CLINS 2015-2021

CLINS 3015-3021

CLINS 4015-4021

CLINS 5015-5021

NSFV Yoke/Collar Assemblies, TAN

CLINS 1022-1028

CLINS 2022-2028

CLINS 3022-3028

CLINS 4022-4028

CLINS 5022-5028

NSFV Base Vest Outer Shells, BLACK

CLINS 1029-1035

CLINS 2029-2035

CLINS 3029-3035

CLINS 4029-4035

CLINS 5029-5035

NSFV Base Vest Outer Shells, TAN

CLINS 1036-1042

CLINS 2036-2042

CLINS 3036-3042

CLINS 4036-4042

CLINS 5036-5042

NSFV Name Tape Sets, BLACK

CLINS 1043-1049

CLINS 2043-2049

CLINS 3043-3049

CLINS 4043-4049

CLINS 5043-5049

NSFV Name Tape Sets, TAN

24. In NQ/PD 10-01E, are sections 3.5.2.1.3 and Section 4.5.13 only applicable if woven ballistic materials are used as ASTM-D-3886 is not applicable for unidirectional materials.

Government Response: Yes

25. In NQ/PD 10-01E, section 3.5.2.1.1 Ballistic Filler, it states: “Weight reduction of ballistic filler that exceeds 0.10 lbs/ft2 or more is desired." How does this statement factor in to this solicitation as there appears to be no incentive to reduce ballistic filler weight?

Government Response: Attachment J.1 has been revised to remove the following sentence from paragraph 3.5.2.1 "Weight reduction of the ballistic filler that exceeds 0.10 lb sq/ft or more is desired."

Attachment J.1 has also been revised to delete paragraphs 3.5.2.1.3 and 4.5.13 in their entirety.

26. Which manufacturer of the .44 MAG, 240-grain SJHP threat will the Navy use for FAT/LAT?

Government Response: Speer

27. In appendix D, Table III-D, are the armor test velocities correct? According to the NIJ, the 357-Sig is 1470

+/- 30 ft/sec and the .44 Mag is 1430 +/- ft/sec.

Government Response: The velocities are correct.

28. Page 204 of solicitation reads: “offeror shall submit three size medium PDM’s f the NSVF”. The color of the pdm is not specify. Does that means we can use either Black 3244 or Tan 499 for the PDM’s?

Government Response: Yes; the color can be black or tan.

29. In both paragraph 1.0 and 3.1.1 of the SOW, the Government state that NSFV will be manufactured in six

(6) sizes; it's actually seven (7). In both of those paragraphs size “Small” was omitted. It is included in the CLINs.

Government Response: Section C-Statement of Work paragraphs 1.0 and 3.1.1 have been revised to include all seven (7) sizes.

SECTION L - INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND NOTICES TO BIDDERS

The following have been modified:

INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS – COMPETITIVE ACQUISITION

1.0 GENERAL

1.1 It is the Offeror's responsibility to bring to the attention of the Contracting Officer at the earliest possible time, but prior to the closing date, any ambiguities, discrepancies, inconsistencies, or conflicts between the Statement of Work (SOW) and other solicitation documents attached hereto or incorporated by reference. The Government intends to award a Firm-Fixed Price, Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Multiple Award Contract (MAC). The Government anticipates making award to up to three Offerors under this IDIQ MAC. Once awards are made to the IDIQ MAC awardees following this competition, the Government will issue individual delivery orders among the IDIQ MAC awardees utilizing the MAC Ordering Procedures discussed in this solicitation.

1.2 Requests for all Government Furnished Information (GFI) (to include pattern files required for Factor 1-Section J-Attachment J-5) shall be submitted to Courtney Henslee, Contract Specialist, via e-mail at courtney.henslee@navy.mil and carbon copy (cc) Alex Potter at alex.potter@navy.mil. Please submit all inquiries to both email addresses. The request shall include the name of the interested offeror, CAGE Code, and email addresses to send the GFI. All requests shall be submitted no later than fifteen calendar days after issuance of the solicitation.

Requests submitted after fifteen calendar days will be honored but material may not be received prior to the solicitation closing date. Further, late requests provided may not result in an extension of the solicitation closing date and time.

1.3 All questions should be submitted via e-mail within 30 calendar days after issuance of this solicitation to the cognizant contract specialist, Courtney Henslee at courtney.henslee@navy.mil and carbon copy (cc) Alex Potter at alex.potter@navy.mil. Please submit all inquiries to both email addresses. Questions submitted after 30 calendar days may or may not be answered prior to the closing date. Further, responses to late questions provided may not result in an extension of the solicitation closing date and time. Offeror’s questions that are answered will be addressed in subsequent amendments to the solicitation and will be posted to the Federal Business Opportunities Web page (FedBizOpps) at https://www.fbo.gov. Although every effort will be made, the Government makes no guarantee that all questions received within the allotted timeframe will be answered.

1.4 Award will be made under this solicitation based on a best value source selection process. Proposals shall be emailed to courtney.henslee@navy.mil by the time and date specified on the SF33. Offerors must comply with the detailed instructions for the format and content of the proposal; proposals that do not comply with the detailed instructions for the format and content of the proposal may be considered unacceptable and may render the Offeror ineligible for award.

mailto:courtney.henslee@navy.mil

1.5 Each Offeror shall submit its proposals in its entirety ELECTRONICALLY. No hard copies will be accepted.

1.6 The Subject Line of the e-mail shall state the following: N61331-17-R-0007, CONTRACTOR NAME, VOLUME #.

1.7 E-mails shall not exceed 5 MB. Each individual volume of the proposal may be sent separately in an individual email. Each individual volume of the Proposal shall stand on its own as complete and inclusive and shall contain all pertinent information in sufficient detail to permit evaluation of the particular area of interest. All Volumes shall be unclassified.

1.8 It is recommended that if any sensitive or controlled unclassified information is submitted, the information should be encrypted. The encryption password shall be sent in a separate email prior to the closing date and time.

Microsoft Office (2003 or later) compatible files are required. All filenames shall include the Offeror's company name and title/subject of file content; all files shall be named with the file extension .doc, .xls, .ppt, or .pdf.

1.9 Each proposal must be sufficiently complete to demonstrate the manner in which it is proposed to comply with the applicable requirements of the solicitation. Brochuremanship is not desired; clarity and completeness are essential. Elaborate art work or expensive visual aids are neither necessary nor wanted.

2.0 PROPOSAL FORMAT:

2.1 All Offerors shall submit their proposals in accordance with the format and content specified. Proposals that do not comply with the format and content specifications may be considered unacceptable and may render the offeror ineligible for award.

2.2 Page Limitations: The Table below identifies page limitations for each volume of the proposal. Any pages submitted in excess of the page limitations will not be reviewed or evaluated. When both sides of a sheet display printed material, it shall be counted as two pages. Graphs, charts, and tables are included in the page count.

Volume Contents Page Limit

I Legal Offer No Page Limit II Non-Price Proposal: Evaluation Factors 1, 2, 3 and 4. Limited to 30 Pages

III Proposal: Evaluation Factor 5 – SF 33 and Representations and Certifications as applicable. No Page Limit

2.2.1 The following are not included in the page limitations:

a. Title/Cover pages

b. Tables of contents

c. Glossaries of abbreviations and acronyms

d. Proposal Cross-Reference Tables

e. Past Performance References

f. Test data and results (includes test reports)

2.2.2 All documents that are excluded from the page count limitation may be included as appendixes.

2.2.3 The electronic proposal shall meet the following format requirements:

a. Disclaimer - Instructions regarding use of certain electronic products (i.e., Microsoft Office Products, Adobe) listed herein shall not be construed as Government endorsement of specified products.

b. All file names shall include the Offeror's company name and title/subject of file content; all files shall be named with the file extension .doc, .xls, .ppt, or .pdf.

c. Compression tools are limited to PKZip or WinZip.

d. The electronic proposal, Volumes I and II, shall be prepared so that if printed, the proposal meets the following format requirements: 8.5 x 11 inch paper, 12 point times new roman font, single-spaced typed with 1 inch margins.

e. No graphics or pictures (brochuremanship) other than required or necessary graphs/tables/charts are allowable in any volume of the proposal.

i. The font size for text contained in embedded graphics (tables and illustrations) shall be no smaller than 8 point Times New Roman font.

f. Volume I and II shall be submitted utilizing Microsoft Office Word or Adobe (2003 or later).

2.3 Page Numbering: The Offeror shall use a standard page numbering system to facilitate proposal references.

Consecutive pages shall be numbered within each section. Charts, graphs and other insert materials shall be page-numbered as part of the page numbering system.

2.4 Cover Page and Table of Contents:

a. Each proposal volume must include a Cover Page and a Table of Contents.

b. Volume I shall include a Master Table of Contents and a Proposal Cross-Reference Table. The Proposal

Cross-Reference Table shall indicate the required proposal content and the section/page number where this content appears in the proposal.

c. The Cover Page shall identify the solicitation number, proposal volume and title, the Offeror’s name, address, phone number and electronic address.

2.5 Glossary of Abbreviations and Acronyms: Each volume shall contain a glossary which includes all abbreviations, acronyms and their corresponding definitions that pertains to that volume only. Glossaries will not count against page limitations.

2.6 Cost and Pricing Information: No cost or pricing information of any kind shall be included in Volume II.

3.0 PROPOSAL CONTENT AND DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS FOR EACH VOLUME

3.1 VOLUME 1: Legal Offer –

The Legal Offer must include the following:

a. Cover Letter shall:

b. Identifying: (1) the solicitation number, (2) all enclosures being transmitted as part of the proposal, and; (3) acknowledgement that it transmits an offer in response to the solicitation.

c. It shall state that the proposal is valid through 180 days after the proposal due date.

d. A statement specifying the Offeror’s unconditional agreement to the terms and conditions of the solicitation and agreement to furnish any and all items upon which prices are offered at the price set for each item.

e. Names, titles, phone numbers and electronic addresses of persons authorized to negotiate on the Offeror’s behalf with the Government in connection with this solicitation.

f. Names, title and signature of person authorized to sign the proposal. Proposals signed by an agent shall be accompanied by evidence of that agent’s authority.

g. Per 3.1.3, Organizational Conflict of Interest, if no conflicts of interest exist, then the Offeror shall clearly state this in its cover letter.

h. Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCI) and Mitigation Plan - In accordance with the Provision HQ L-2-

0005 Notification of Potential Organizational Conflict(s) of Interest paragraph (e), if the Offeror determines that a potential OCI does not exist at any tier, the Offeror shall include a statement to that effect in its response to this solicitation as part of Volume I. If the Offeror determines that they have a potential OCI, the Offeror shall follow the guidance of Provision HQ L-2-0005 Notification of Potential Organizational Conflict(s) of Interest, and submit an OCI Mitigation Plan with their proposal.

3.2 VOLUME 2: Non-Price Proposal

a. General - The non-price proposal shall not contain any reference to price.

i. The non-price proposal should be written so that management and engineering oriented personnel can evaluate the proposal and arrive at a sound determination as to whether the proposal meets the requirements of this solicitation. To this end, the proposal shall be specific, detailed and complete as to clearly and fully demonstrate that the prospective Offeror has a clear understanding of the solicitation requirements for each factor.

ii. Statements that paraphrase the specifications/Statement of Work or attest that "standard procedures will be employed” are inadequate to demonstrate how the proposal complies with the requirements of the specification, pattern files and/or Statement of Work.

iii. General statements that the offeror understands the problem and can or will comply with the requirements of the solicitation will be considered to be inadequate.

iv. In the event any portion of the non-price proposal is written by anyone who is not a bona fide employee of the firm submitting the proposal, a certificate to this effect shall be furnished. It must be signed by a responsible officer of the Offeror and shall show the author's name, employment capacity, the name of the person's firm, the relationship of that firm to the Offeror's, and the portion of the non-price proposal he/she wrote.

v. Technical information previously submitted, if any, may not be considered by the Government; hence, any such information should not be relied upon or incorporated in the Non-Cost/Price Proposal by reference.

vi. The Government will assess performance risk for factors 1-3. Past Performance (Factor 4) will be evaluated for recency, relevancy and quality as stated in Section M of the solicitation. Offerors shall specifically identify area(s) within their non-price proposal where risk is present and identify what steps they will take to mitigate this risk to ensure fully successful performance.

b. NON PRICE FACTORS - The Non-Price Factors include the following:

Factor 1- Production Demonstration Model

Factor 2 - Ballistic Performance/Material Data

Factor 3 - Manufacturing Capability

Factor 4 - Past Performance

FACTOR 1: PRODUCTION DEMONSTRATION MODEL

The Offeror shall submit three (3) size "medium" product demonstration models (PDMs) of the NSFV. The government will provide all offerors with electronic pattern files to support production of PDMs (Section J- Attachment J-5). The PDMs shall meet the following requirements:

a. The Production Demonstration Models (PDMs) shall be delivered no later than the due date and time established in Block 8 of the SF33. All PDMs shall be delivered to the following address and marked as follows:

Courtney Henslee Code 023 110 Vernon Avenue Panama City, FL 32407

*CONTRAINER CONTAINS SOURCE SELECTION INFORMATION – DO NOT OPEN IN THE

MAILROOM – SEE FAR 2.101 and 3.104*

b. PDM shall comprise a complete NSFV system as prescribed in NSFV’s Purchase Description (Attachment

J-1), paragraph 3.3.

c. Actual vest labels shall be in place, with representative data/information per attachment J-1, paragraph 3.6.

d. Total system weight shall not exceed the maximum weights prescribed in Attachment J-1, Appendix A, Table II-A.

e. Material and components shall be per Attachment J-1, paragraph 3.2. Certificates of Compliance shall be provided to demonstrate conformity with 3.2.1, 3.2.2, and 3.2.3.

f. Dimensions shall be per Attachment J-1, Appendix A, Table IV-A and Table V-A.

g. PDM shall accept appropriate Enhanced Small Arms Protective Insert (ESAPI) plate for size "medium"

NSFV, per Attachment J-1, paragraph 3.8.

If subcontractor(s) will be used in production of NSFV, the PDM shall be representative of the subcontractor(s) effort. Manufacturing of PDM, FAT articles, and production articles shall all be the same location. Any deviations (e.g. color) shall be submitted to the PCO prior to submission to determine if deviation is authorized for the purposes of PDM submission.

Failure to submit three PDMs and appropriate documentation shall render the proposal un-awardable.

PDMs shall be retained by the Government as Government Property.

NOTE: It is the contractor’s responsibility to ensure all PDMs and solicitation documents are received by the contract specialist prior to the closing date and time established in Block #9 of the SF33.

FACTOR 2: BALLISTIC PERFORMANCE/MATERIAL DATA

The Offeror shall provide ballistic material data in the sequence provided below.

a. Ballistic Performance

The Offeror shall provide ballistic test data relevant to the ballistic performance requirements of the SOW and Attachment J-1. All test data sheets shall originate from an National Institute of Justice (NIJ) certified lab.

(1) Offeror shall provide NIJ certification letter for the ballistic package proposed for this solicitation

(2) Offeror shall provide the test data sheets that support the NIJ certification.

(3) Offeror shall provide test data sheets for V50, dry, zero degree obliquity fragmentation threats per

Appendix D of Attachment J-1.

(4) Offeror shall provide other certifications to which the proposed NSFV has qualified. These certifications shall be on certifying organization's letter head.

b. Ballistic Material

The Offeror shall provide description of ballistic material from an ISO/ICE 17025 accredited laboratory in the sequence below.

(1) Offeror shall provide the areal density of the ballistic filler measured without a cover in accordance with ASTM D3776, except units shall be expressed in lb/ft2.

(2) Offeror shall provide thickness (thinness) of ballistic filler measured without a cover to the nearest

0.01 inch when measured under 0.5 psi when tested in accordance with ASTM D1777.

(3) Offeror shall list material fiber types used in proposed ballistic package and where used (which layer).

FACTOR 3: MANUFACTURING CAPABILITY

The Offeror shall describe in detail, their ability to produce and deliver a minimum of 1,000 NSFV units per month, commencing 60 days after FAT approval/production contract award. Offerors shall describe proposed production and quality assurance plans to deliver a reliable product conforming to solicitation requirements. Provide in the sequence below:

a. The Offeror shall describe monthly maximum manufacturing capacity to produce the NSFV. The description shall include the percentage of capacity required to meet SOW requirements.

b. The Offeror shall describe in detail the proposed quality assurance plan and corrective action methods and how these will be implemented during the production process to deliver a reliable product under continuous production.

FACTOR 4: PAST PERFORMANCE

a. Provide up to three past performance references that reflect recent, relevant experience within the last five years that demonstrate the Offeror’s ability to handle the scope and breadth of the SOW. Three of the Prime's relevant past performances are desired, however, the Government will accept two Prime past performance references and one past performance reference from a teamed subcontractor. Example contracts may have been performed for Federal, State, and/or local Governments, as well as private industry. In addition to the Past Performance information required by Factor 4, Offerors may utilize Attachment J.6. If the offeror elect to include Attachment J.6, the information shall be completed by the past performance reference and submitted directly to the Contract Specialist by the solicitation closing date/time.

b. Include the following information for each past performance reference:

i. Contract/Task Order number

ii. Contract type

iii. Program name

iv. Total contract cost

v. Short description of work performed

vi. Description of how the work performed is relevant to the requirements in the SOW

vii. Names and valid phone number, e-mail address, and mailing address for the Procuring Contracting

Officer (PCO),

viii. Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) and Program Manager (PM).

c. Offerors are responsible for providing contract descriptions and applicable experience in sufficient detail to permit evaluation of the example contract’s relevancy. If the Offeror does not provide up to three past performance references during the last five years, the Offeror shall address this and provide a written narrative detailing the reasons for not providing three references.

d. The relevancy of Offerors’ past work and how this experience will assist in performing under this contract shall be explained in detail. Offerors are advised that: (1) the Government may contact any or all references in the proposal and third parties (such as other customers, the DoD Past Performance Information Retrieval System (PPIRS), other Government contractors, the Environmental Protection Agency, the Department of Labor, consumer protection organizations, etc.) for performance information; (2) the Government reserves the right to use any such information received as part of its evaluation of the Offeror’s past performance;

(3) the Government reserves the right to directly solicit input on the Offeror’s past performance from any other sources and the Government may use any other data available to its evaluators, including the personal knowledge of those individuals; and (4) if the Offeror omits projects of which the Government evaluation team is aware or becomes aware, customer assessments may be sought from the relevant organization.

e. The Government reserves the right to limit or expand the number of references it contacts and to contact references other than those provided by the Offeror. If subcontracting is proposed for subject Contract/Task Order, past performance references where the Offeror has served as a prime Contractor with Subcontractors would be of interest.

f. If past performance is supplied for a firm who’s CAGE CODE and DUNS Number does not match the

CAGE CODE and DUNS NUMBER for the offeror, the offeror MUST provide a DETAILED written explanation of how the past performance information is relevant. For example, if the offeror provides past performance data from a different firm with a different CAGE CODE and DUNS NUMBER, the offeror’s proposal MUST clearly demonstrate how it will employ into this IDIQ Contract the same policies, procedures, processes, management, and similar systems and delineate how the offeror will achieve the same quality of past performance in performance of this IDIQ Contract. The proposal must clearly show how experience from any other entity other than the offeror is relevant to the offeror’s ability to perform.

The relevant considerations are whether the resources of a different firm will be provided or relied upon for contract performance such that the other firms(s) will have meaningful involvement in contract performance. Failure to provide an adequate connection and link between the offeror and the submitted past performance from a different firm(s) may result in a lower relevancy rating.

3.3 VOLUME III

FACTOR 5: PRICE PROPOSAL

a. Pricing information shall be submitted by completing the SF33 in its entirety. Offerors shall provide a price for each CLIN. $0.00 is not acceptable.

b. If any amendments to the solicitation are issued the Offeror must ensure that such SF 30 amendment(s) are signed, dated, and returned with the proposal by the submission date and time.

c. Ensure all the information for your company is current within the System For Award Management.

d. Complete and submit all required Representations and Certifications.

e. Submit a copy of the completed SF33 and signed amendments (if any).

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