Solicitation W912CH-26-B-A003 (Pintle Mount Assembly).pdf

SECTION

15A. NAME AND

ADDRESS

OF OFFEROR

SOLICITATION, OFFER, AND AWARD 1. This Contract is a Rated Order under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) - Code of Federal Regulations - at 15 CFR 700.

RATING PAGE OF PAGES

2. CONTRACT NUMBER 3. SOLICITATION NUMBER 4. TYPE OF SOLICITATION 5. DATE ISSUED 6. REQUISITION/PURCHASE NUMBER

CODE7. ISSUED BY 8. ADDRESS OFFER TO (If other than item 7)

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

SOLICITATION

9. Sealed offers in original and copies for furnishings the supplies or services in the Schedule will be received at the place specified in item 8, or if hand carried, in the depository located in until local time

CAUTION - LATE Submissions, Modifications, and Withdrawals: See Section L, Provision Number 52.214-7 or 52.215-1. All offers are subject to all terms and conditions contained in this solicitation.

10. FOR

INFORMATION

CALL:

A. NAME B. TELEPHONE (NO COLLECT CALLS)

AREA CODE NUMBER EXTENSION

C. EMAIL ADDRESS

11. TABLE OF CONTENTS

(X) DESCRIPTION PAGE(S) (X) SECTION PAGE(S)DESCRIPTION

A B C D E F G H

I

J

K

L

M EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD

INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS, AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS

REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS AND OTHER

STATEMENTS OF OFFERORS

PART IV - REPRESENTATIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS

LIST OF ATTACHMENTS

PART III - LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS

CONTRACT CLAUSESSOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM

SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/WORK STATEMENT

PACKAGING AND MARKING

INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

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

OFFER (Must be fully completed by offeror)

12. In compliance with the above, the undersigned agrees, if this offer is accepted within calendar days (60 calendar days unless a different period is inserted by the offeror) from the date for receipt of offers specified above, to furnish any or all items upon which prices are offered at the set opposite each item, delivered at the designated point(s), within the time specified in the schedule.

13. DISCOUNT FOR PROMPT PAYMENT

(See Section I, Clause Number 52.232-8)

14. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS

(The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments to the SOLICITATION for offerors and related documents numbered and dated):

10 CALENDAR DAYS (%) 20 CALENDAR DAYS (%) 30 CALENDAR DAYS (%) CALENDAR DAYS (%)

DATEAMENDMENT NUMBERAMENDMENT NUMBER DATE

CODE FACILITY 16. NAME AND THE TITLE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN OFFER

(Type or print)

15B. TELEPHONE NUMBER

AREA CODE NUMBER EXTENSION

15C. CHECK IF REMITTANCE ADDRESS IS

DIFFERENT FROM ABOVE - ENTER

SUCH ADDRESS IN SCHEDULE.

17. SIGNATURE 18. OFFER DATE

AWARD (To be completed by Government)

19. ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS NUMBERED 20. AMOUNT 21. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION

22. AUTHORITY FOR USING OTHER THAN FULL OPEN COMPETITION UNDER THE

UNITED STATES CODE AT:

10 U.S.C. 3204(a) ( )41 U.S.C. 3304(a)

24. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 7)

26. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

IMPORTANT - Award will be made on this Form, or on Standard Form 26, or by other authorized official written notice.

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

Previous edition is unusable

23. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN

(4 copies unless otherwise specified)

25. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

27. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

(Signature of Contracting Officer)

28. AWARD DATE

CODE

ITEM

STANDARD FORM 33 (REV. 12/2022)

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.214 (c)

SEALED BID (IFB) INVITATION FOR BID

NEGOTIATED (RFP) REQUEST FOR

PROPOSAL

(Hour) (Date)

PART I - THE SCHEDULE PART II - CONTRACT CLAUSES

Section A - Solicitation/Contract Form

Pintle Mount AssemblyInstrument Name:

Product Service Code : 1005

A.1. DESCRIPTION OF ACTION

(a) This Invitation for Bids (IFB) is intended to result in the award of a single five-year Firm-Fixed- Price (FFP) Indefinite-Delivery Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contract for the Pintle Mount Assembly, National Stock Number (NSN): 1005-01-461-2656, Part Number: 12986102. An IDIQ contract is a type of Indefinite-Delivery contract that provides for an indefinite quantity, within stated limits, during a fixed period. The quantities specified in the Schedule are estimates only and are not purchased by the resulting contract. Please see Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) 52.216-22:

Indefinite Quantity for additional information.

(b) This IFB is a competitive 8(a) set-aside in accordance with RFO 19.108-7.

(c) There is a Technical Data Package (TDP) associated with this procurement. The TDP is distribution statement "D", which limits access to Department of War (DoW) and U.S. DoW contractors only. Please see Section C.1. TDP Information for instructions on how to access this data. Bidders must access the TDP prior to submitting a bid or the bid submission will be

.rejected

(d) Bidders are advised to carefully read and understand this entire IFB, including Sections L and M, prior to submitting a bid for evaluation. The Government will evaluate bids without discussions/negotiations and does not assume the duty to search for data to cure

. Therefore, all information necessary for the review and evaluation of problems it finds in any bid a bid is to be contained within the bid submission.

(e) Bidders must complete all necessary fill-ins and representations throughout this IFB, including but not limited to:

(1) Standard Form 33 (IFB Cover Page): Blocks 13 through 18;

(2) Section B: The unit prices and dollar amounts requested for CLINs 0011, 0012, 0013, 0014, 0015, and 0016;

(3) Section E: E.6. Inspection and Acceptance Points;

(4) Section F: F.1. Time of Delivery;

(5) Section K: RFO 52.209-13 - Violation of Arms Control Treaties or Agreements - Certification;

(6) Section K: RFO 52.214-14 - Place of Performance - Sealed Bidding;

W912CH26BA003

(7) Section K: RFO 52.225-18 - Place of Manufacture;

(8) Section K: RFO 52.229-11 - Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements - Notice and Representation; and

(9) Section M: RFO 52.219-2 - Equal Low Bids

Failure to complete all required fill-ins and representations may result in the rejection of a bid.

(f) Bidders shall acknowledge receipt of all IFB amendments by the date and time indicated for receipt of bids. If this IFB is amended, all terms and conditions not modified remain unchanged.

Please see Section A.5. Acknowledgement of Amendments and RFO 52.214-3: Amendments to IFBs for additional information.

(g) All bids received in response to this IFB shall be valid for a minimum of . 120 calendar days Please see RFO 52.214-16: Minimum Bid Acceptance Period for additional information.

(h) Bid opening will be held with all Bidders and shall commence t 1:00 on Thursday, 30-Jul-2026 a p.m. local time (Warren, MI). Due to security protocols at the Detroit Arsenal, bid opening will be held virtually. Bidder attendance at this event is not required. The Government will provide a Microsoft Teams link, teleconference number, and passcode prior to bid opening. Please contact the following personnel via email, after IFB close and at least 24 hours prior to bid opening, to receive this information:

Stanley Biernacki

Contract Specialist, Army Contracting Command - Detroit Arsenal

Email: stanley.r.biernacki.civ@army.mil

-and-

Mark Hilson

Contract Specialist, Army Contracting Command - Detroit Arsenal

Email: mark.d.hilson.civ@army.mil

A.2. IFB STRUCTURE

(a) NAICS. The Government will utilize North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 332994 - Small Arms, Ordnance, and Ordnance Accessories Manufacturing for this procurement. Failure to register via the System for Award Management (SAM) website for this NAICS code, prior to submitting a bid in response to this IFB, may preclude your firm from receiving an award. Bidders should be aware of how U.S. small business concerns are defined in RFO Part 19, RFO DFARS Part 219, and 13 CFR 121 Small Business Size Regulations. Bidders are advised to review 13 CFR 121.103, "How does SBA determine affiliation?", if applicable to this

IFB.

(b) Ordering Periods. There will be five, one-year ordering periods beginning the date of contract award.

(c) Delivery Orders.

(1) Future delivery orders will be awarded pursuant to RFO 52.216-18: Ordering, RFO 52.216- 19: Order Limitations, RFO 52.216-22: Indefinite Quantity, and Section B of this IFB.

(2) Minimum Guaranteed Quantity. The minimum quantity of supplies the Government will acquire under the resulting contract is 144 EA. The Government will satisfy this minimum requirement by issuing the first delivery order for at least the stated minimum at time of contract award. The Government is not obligated to purchase any additional quantities beyond

.the minimum guaranteed quantity

(3) Maximum Quantity. The maximum quantity of supplies that the Government may acquire under the resulting contract is 3,600 EA.

A.3. ELECTRONIC CONTRACTING

(a) All Army Contracting Command - Detroit Arsenal IFBs will be publicized on the SAM website:

https://www.SAM.gov

Any additional attachments, including the TDP(s) when available electronically, will be separate attachments or links embedded in the IFB.

(b) Interested Bidders shall submit a completed IFB, including the Standard Form 33, via email with the subject line "IFB Submission - W912CH-26-B-A003 (Contractor Name)" to the following personnel:

Stanley Biernacki

Contract Specialist, Army Contracting Command - Detroit Arsenal

Email: stanley.r.biernacki.civ@army.mil

-and-

Mark Hilson

Contract Specialist, Army Contracting Command - Detroit Arsenal

Email: mark.d.hilson.civ@army.mil

Once a bid is received, the Contract Specialist will reply to the respective Bidder indicating receipt of the submission. NOTE: FAX, HARDCOPY (PAPER), AND DVD/CD-ROM BIDS WILL NOT BE

ACCEPTED. HAND-CARRIED BIDS, WHETHER HARDCOPY OR ELECTRONIC, WILL ALSO

NOT BE ACCEPTED.

(c) Please pay close attention to the Issued By block on the cover page of this IFB for a closing date and time. The closing date and time is based on the local time of the listed location of the Issued By office. In accordance with RFO 52.214-7: Late Submissions, Modifications, and Withdrawals of Bids, Bidders are responsible for submitting bids, and any revisions/modifications, so as to be received by the Government office designated in the IFB by the date and time specified.

(d) It is the Bidder's responsibility to ensure its bid is received by the date and time specified on the cover page of this IFB. In accordance with RFO 52.214-7: Late Submissions, Modifications, and Withdrawals of Bids, if the bid was not received at the initial point of entry to the Government infrastructure (in this case, received via email) by the exact date and time specified on the cover page of this IFB, it will be determined late. Bid is defined to mean ALL volumes or parts required by the IFB are included in the electronic submission.

Note: There is no "expected" or "target" length of time for bid submission; size and content may be factors, therefore Bidders are strongly cautioned when submitting bids to allow adequate time for submission.

(e) IFBs may remain posted on SAM.gov after the IFB closing date. If the response deadline has passed for the IFB, vendors will no longer be able to submit electronic responses.

(f) Any award issued as a result of this IFB will be distributed electronically. In the event of a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for a copy of any award issued as a result of this IFB, or any subsequent modifications to the contract, the contract and modifications will be released, including the awarded unit price(s). This is the notice required by Executive Order 12600 (June 23, 1987) of the Government's intention to release unit prices in response to any request under FOIA, 5 USC 552. Unit price is defined as the contract price per unit or item purchased as it appears in Section B of the contract and is NOT referring to nor does it include cost or pricing data /information. If a Bidder objects to such release in the base contract or contract modifications, the Bidder must notify the Contracting Officer in writing prior to the closing date identified in this IFB and include the rationale for the objection consistent with the provisions of FOIA. A release determination will be made based on the rationale given.

(g) All questions pertaining to this IFB shall be submitted via email to the following personnel by

m. local time (Warren, MI):Wednesday, 15-Jul-2026 at 4:30 p.

Stanley Biernacki

Contract Specialist, Army Contracting Command - Detroit Arsenal

Email: stanley.r.biernacki.civ@army.mil

-and-

Mark Hilson

Contract Specialist, Army Contracting Command - Detroit Arsenal

Email: mark.d.hilson.civ@army.mil

Responses will be furnished via a Q&A log posting to SAM.gov or as an IFB amendment, if the information is necessary in submitting bids or if the lack thereof would be prejudicial to other prospective Bidders. Please see RFO 52.214-6: Explanation to Prospective Bidders for additional information. The Government will review all questions received but is not obligated to answer questions submitted after the date/time noted above, prior to IFB close.

(h) For technical assistance in doing business with the Government, and doing business electronically, please visit the Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) website to locate a regional center at:

http://www.aptac-us.org

A.4. ALL OR NONE

(a) Bids in response to this IFB must be submitted for the total quantity of items identified in the

IFB:

(1) Only one award will be made as a result of this IFB.

(2) Bids submitted for less than the total quantities of all the items in this IFB will be deemed .nonresponsive

A.5. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF AMENDMENTS

(a) Acknowledge all Government-issued IFB amendments by identifying the amendment number and its issue date below:

Amendment Number: Date:

A.6. ARMY CONTRACTING COMMAND - DETROIT ARSENAL OMBUDSPERSON

(a) Information regarding the Ombudsperson for this contract is located at the following website:

https://tacom.army.mil/ombudsperson

Note: Website is best viewed using Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge.

A.7. DISTRIBUTION AND DESTRUCTION OF EXPORT CONTROL TECHNICAL DATA

PACKAGE

(a) This IFB and the resulting contract contain technical data whose export is restricted by the Arms Export Control Act (Section 2751 of Title 22, United States Code) or the Export Control Reform Act of 2018 (Chapter 58 Sections 48014852 of Title 50, United States Code). Violations of these export laws are subject to severe criminal penalties. Disseminate in accordance with provision of DoD Directive 5230.25 and DoD Instruction 2040.02. THIS ALSO APPLIES TO

DISTRIBUTION OF THE TDP TO ALL SUBCONTRACTORS AT EVERY LEVEL.

(b) To be eligible to gain access to this export controlled TDP (via SAM.gov) a Bidder must have a current DD 2345, "Militarily Critical Technical Data Agreement" certification on file with the Defense Logistics Information Service (DLIS). To obtain certification, contractors must submit a DD Form 2345 to the United States (U.S.)/Canada Joint Certification Office (JCO), along with a copy of supporting documentation. DD Form 2345 and instructions can be found on the Joint Certification Program website at:

http://www.dla.mil/HQ/InformationOperations/Offers/Products/LogisticsApplications/JCP.aspx

Processing time is estimated at six (6) to ten (10) weeks after receipt. Upon receipt of certification, a Bidder may request the TDP in accordance with Section C.1. Technical Data Package Information.

(c) Upon completion of the purposes for which Government technical data has been provided, the Bidder, and all subcontractors, vendors, and sub-vendors of the Bidder, are required to destroy all documents, including all reproductions, duplications, or copies thereof as may have

.been further distributed

(d) Destruction of this technical data shall be accomplished by: shredding, pulping, burning, or melting any physical copies of the TDP and/or deletion or removal of downloaded TDP files from computer drives and electronic devices, and any copies of those files.

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Section B - Supplies or Services & Prices or Costs

Additional Information/Notes

The numbering system used in the four-digit Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs) below is as follows:

The first-three digits signify the item and the fourth (last) digit signifies the applicable ordering year (e.g., CLIN 0011 is for the first item - first ordering year, CLIN 0012 is for the first item - second ordering year, etc.). The final line item(s) associated with each part, such as the First Article Test Report (FATR), technical manuals, services, or training (when applicable) become the last item number in the numerical sequence for each item (e.g., CLIN 0016 for a five-year long-term contract).

The following definitions apply to this solicitation and the resulting contract:

First Ordering Year of the Contract is the date of award plus 364 days.

Second Ordering Year of the Contract is 365 days through 729 days after contract award.

Third Ordering Year of the Contract is 730 days through 1,094 days after contract award.

Fourth Ordering Year of the Contract is 1,095 days through 1,459 days after contract award.

Fifth Ordering Year of the Contract is 1,460 days through 1,824 days after contract award.

Note: The price applicable to an individual order is the price for the ordering year in which the order is issued. The delivery date does not determine the ordering year.

The following information applies to CLINs 0011 through 0015:

Five-year Minimum Quantity: 144 EA (This will be ordered at time of base contract award.)

Five-year Maximum Quantity: 3,600 EA

Note: Only the five-year minimum quantity is guaranteed.

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Item Supplies/Service Quantity Unit Unit Price

Amount

0011 First Ordering Year 576 Each

National Stock Number: 1005014612656 Product Service Code: 1005 North American Industry Classification System (NAICS): 332994 Drawing Number: 12986102:19200 Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

0012 Second Ordering Year National Stock Number: 1005014612656 Product Service Code: 1005 North American Industry Classification System (NAICS): 332994 Drawing Number: 12986102:19200 Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

576 Each

0013 Third Ordering Year National Stock Number: 1005-01-461-2656 Product Service Code: 1005 North American Industry Classification System (NAICS): 332994 Drawing Number: 12986102:19200 Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

576 Each

0014 Fourth Ordering Year National Stock Number: 1005014612656 Product Service Code: 1005 North American Industry Classification System (NAICS): 332994 Drawing Number: 12986102:19200 Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

576 Each

0015 Fifth Ordering Year National Stock Number: 1005014612656 Product Service Code: 1005 North American Industry Classification System (NAICS): 332994 Drawing Number: 12986102:19200 Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

576 Each

0016 First Article Test Report Product Service Code: R425 Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

1 Lot

Additional Descriptive Data:

First Article Test Report (FATR), pursuant to the requirements listed in:

Section E

E.1.: First Article Test - Contractor Testing E.6.: Inspection and Acceptance Points

Section I

RFO 52.209-3: First Article Approval - Contractor Testing (Alternate I)

Section J

Exhibit A, DD Form 1423 - Contract Data Requirements List, A005

:PLEASE NOTE

All bidders shall identify a dollar amount for CLIN 0016, even when requesting a first article waiver in accordance with E.2. Provision for Waiver of Required First Article Approval - Sealed Bidding. Failure to separately identify a FATR dollar amount shall mean that the bidder will provide FATR at no additional cost to the

.Government, and the bid will be evaluated accordingly

9000 Contract Data Requirements List (NSP) Product Service Code: R425 Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

1 Lot

Additional Descriptive Data:

Not Separately Priced (NSP)

Please see Section J, Exhibit A, DD Form 1423 - Contract Data Requirements List for a complete list of data items associated with this solicitation and the resulting contract.

:PLEASE NOTE

All bidders are instructed to enter a unit price and/or dollar amount for CLIN 9000. If not a bidder identifies a unit price and/or dollar amount, the Government will not consider this information in its evaluation. Please see Section M.1(a)(3) for additional details.

Section C - Description/Specifications/Statement of Work

C.1. TECHNICAL DATA PACKAGE INFORMATION

The following "X"d item applies to this IFB:

[_ _] 1. There is no Technical Data Package (TDP) included with this IFB.

[_X_] 2. The TDP for this IFB resides within the System for Award Management (SAM) posting associated with the following solicitation number:

W912CH-26-B-A003

ATTACHMENT 0001: ARMY PACKAGE 12986102

To access this data through SAM:

a. Log on to the SAM website: https://www.SAM.gov

b. Search for the solicitation number

c. Click on the attachment you would like to view

d. If the attachment is restricted, request access to the document

(1) TDPs that have an Export Control Warning Notice are subject to the Arms Export Control Act (Section 2751 of Title 22, United States Code) or the Export Control Reform Act of 2018 (Chapter 58 Sections 48014852 of Title 50, United States Code).

(2) Further dissemination of the TDP must be in accordance with provisions of DoD Directive 5230.25, DoDI 5230.24, its Distribution Statement markings, and U.S. export control laws. This also applies to distribution of the TDP to all SUBCONTRACTORS at every level.

(3) To obtain the TDP(s), contractors must have a current DD 2345, Military Critical . To Technical Data Agreement on file with the Defense Logistics Information Service (DLIS) obtain certification, go to DD FORM 2345 Instructions and DD 2345.

(4) Upon completion of the purposes for which Government Technical Data has been provided, the Contractor is required to destroy all documents, including all reproductions, duplications, or copies thereof as may have been further distributed by the Contractor. Destruction of this technical data shall be accomplished by: shredding, pulping, burning, or melting any physical copies of the TDP and/or deletion or removal of downloaded TDP files from computer drives and electronic devices, and any copies of those files.

e. If technical data is otherwise restricted, select "Request Explicit Access." This will generate an email to the Contract Specialist at Army Contract Command Detroit Arsenal with all the information needed to grant contractor access to restricted documents. SAM will automatically generate an email stating when the requesting contractor has permission to view or download TDP items.

f. If multiple individuals in the contractor's organization need access to the Technical Data Package (TDP) for a solicitation and an explicit access request is required, each individual MUST submit an explicit access request to be granted approval to view the TDP. Those same individuals MUST be registered in SAM. Any individuals no longer with the company should be deleted.

Questions related to registration in SAM should be directed to:

https://www.SAM.gov

The SAM helpdesk phone number is (866) 606-8220. Vendors are responsible for placing correct information in SAM.

g. It is strongly suggested that contractors submit the explicit access request and provide the buyer with the completed "Use and Non-Disclosure Agreement" at the same time if the IFB requires both to gain access to view the TDP.

C.2. REQUIREMENT FOR AN OPSEC STANDING OPERATION PROCEDURE/PLAN

(a) The Contractor is subject to provisions of the TACOM LCMC OPSEC Standing Operating Procedures (SOP/Plan), or other U.S. Government OPSEC plan, per AR 530-1, Operations Security. This SOP/Plan specifies the government's critical information, why it needs to be protected, where it is located, who is responsible for it, and how to protect it.

(b) The Contractor will receive a copy of the SOP/Plan (Attachment 0002) at time of award. Local form STA Form 7114 (or similar) will be used to document and record security OPSEC reviews which are conducted by G2, TACOM LCMC or individual organizations supporting OPSEC Officers.

(c) The Contractor shall identify an individual who will be an OPSEC Coordinator. The contractor will ensure that this individual is OPSEC Level I.

C.3. OPSEC TRAINING REQUIREMENT

(a) Per AR 530-1, Operations Security, new Contractor employees must complete Level I OPSEC training within 30 calendar days of reporting for duty. All Contractor employees must complete annual OPSEC awareness training. OPSEC awareness training is available at:

https://securityawareness.usalearning.gov/opsec/index.htm

(b) The Contractor shall maintain the training certificates/proof of completion and make them available to the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) or Procuring Contracting Officer (PCO) upon request.

C.4. CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION GUIDELINES

(a) The Contractor will be required to handle, access, or store Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), legacy U//FOUO, and/or other technical data and is subject to the guidelines contained within Attachment 0003: Additional Guidelines for CUI.

C.5. THREAT AWARENESS REPORTING PROGRAM

(a) All Contractor employees with security clearances working on any Army contract must receive annual TARP training by a Counter Intelligence (CI) agent, or other authorized designated training method, per Army Regulation 381-12, para. 2-4b, Threat Awareness and Reporting Program (TARP). The in-person training is the preferred method, and is available by contacting the local CI Office to arrange for the conduct of training.

(b) The Contractor shall contact the CI Office within (30) days of contract award to schedule TARP training. Once training is complete, the Contractor shall maintain the training certificates/proof of completion and make them available to the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) or Procuring Contracting Officer (PCO) upon request.

(c) The Contractor shall contact the CI Office to schedule training for any new employee whose performance commences after award, and who did not attend the initial TARP training session.

Upon completion of the TARP training, certification/proof of completion shall be provided as required in paragraph (b).In special circumstances (on deployments or in remote locations) when in-person training is not available, TARP computer based training (CBT), which has been approved by Deputy Chief of Staff (DCS), G-2, is the only authorized online training method permitted. This alternate CBT training is only authorized in special circumstances with written approval obtained from the PCO. Upon receipt of the necessary written approval, contractor employees possessing an Army Knowledge Online (AKO) account and password or a Common Access Card can register and complete the online TARP training course by utilizing the Army Learning Management System (ALMS) at: www.lms.army.mil.

C.6. CONFIGURATION MANAGEMENT DOCUMENTATION

The Contractor may submit Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs), Requests for Variance (RFVs), and Notices of Revision (NORs) for the requirements in the Government-provided Technical Data Package (TDP).

a. The Configuration Change Management section of SAE EIA-649-1(current revision) Configuration Management Requirement for Defense Contracts, Paragraph 3.3, shall be used for configuration control of material with the following exclusions: paragraph 3.3(3); the second sentence of paragraph 3.3.1.8.1(1).

b. Furnished item(s) shall conform to the approved configuration requirements/revision, unless a Request for Variance (RFV) is processed and approved as provided by Paragraph E. below. The term "Request for Variance" includes Requests for Deviations and Waivers.

c. Value Engineering Change Proposals (VECPs) for cost saving improvements to the TDP should not be processed per SAE EIA-649-1 and should be referred to Section I FAR Clause 52.248-1 - Value Engineering.

d. All ECPs submitted will be deemed routine. If an ECP is considered as an emergency or urgent;

that justification for the rationale shall be included in the ECP submittal with all applicable supporting documentation.

e. For ECPs, RFVs, or NORs, the Contractor must submit the documentation listed in sub-paragraphs e (i) through e (iii). Failure to submit a complete legible package may result in return of the ECP/RFV/SCN/NOR without processing:

(i) For ECPs, the Contractor shall prepare and deliver the ECP in accordance with (IAW) CDRL A001.

(ii) For RFVs, the Contractor shall prepare and deliver the RFV IAW CDRL A002.

(iii) For NORs, the Contractor shall prepare and deliver the NOR IAW CDRL A003.

f. The Government's acceptance of the data deliverable required by CDRL/DD Form 1423 in e(i)-

(iii) above signifies only that the data satisfies the requirements of the DID and is considered acceptable for Government processing. Acceptance of the data deliverable does not signify "technical approval" of the change proposed by the deliverable and should not be interpreted as authorizing the Contractor to proceed with the work proposed by the change. Disposition of the change (approval/disapproval) will follow acceptance of the CDRL at the Government's sole discretion. Incorporation of an approved RFV or ECP will require execution of a contract modification.

g. The Contractor should direct questions regarding the status of an ECP or RFV to the Procuring Contracting Officer (PCO) and copy the Administrative Contracting Officer (ACO).

h. The submission of an ECP/RFV/SCN/NOR does not affect the required delivery date of the contract.

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Requirements Pintle Mount Assembly, NSN: 1005-01-461-2656, Part Number: 12986102, Drawing Number:

12986102:19200

Section D - Packaging and Marking

D.1. PACKAGING REQUIREMENTS (SPECIAL PACKAGING INSTRUCTIONS)

(a) Military preservation, packing, and marking for this contract/order shall be accomplished in accordance with the specific requirements identified below, all the applicable requirements of, MIL- STD-2073-1, and the Special Packaging Instruction (SPI):

(1) Level of Preservation: Military

(2) Level of Packing: B

(3) Quantity Per Unit Package: 001

(4) SPI Number: 12986102

(a) Revision: A

(b) Date of Revision: 21-Jul-2014

(c) The required SPI is available on the web at https://www.SAM.gov.

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(b) Unitization: Shipments of identical items going to the same destination shall be palletized if they have a total cubic displacement of 50 cubic feet or more unless skids or other forklift handling features are included on the containers. Pallet loads must be stable, and to the greatest extent possible, provide a level top for ease of stacking. A palletized load shall be of a size to allow for placement of two loads high and wide in a conveyance. The weight capacity of the pallet must be adequate for the load. The preferred pallet is a 40 x 48 inch, 4-way entry pallet although variations may be permitted as dictated by the characteristics of the items being unitized. The load shall be contained in a manner that will permit safe handling during shipment and storage.

(c) Marking:

(1) In addition to any special markings called out on the SPI, all unit packages, intermediate packs, exterior shipping containers, and as applicable, unitized loads shall be marked in accordance with MIL-STD-129). The contractor is responsible for application of special markings as discussed in the Military Standard regardless of whether specified in the contract

/order or not. Special markings include, but are not limited to, Shelf-life markings, structural markings, and transportation special handling markings. The marking of pilferable and sensitive materiel will not identify the nature of the materiel.

(2) When an item is assigned a Unique Item Identifier (UII) as indicated by the inclusion of contract clause DFARS 252.211-7003, refer to the DoD Guide to Uniquely Identifying Items (available at: https://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/pdi/uid/guides.html) for development of the UII and MIL-STD-129 for UII package marking requirements. Contractors must verify the RFID and UII clauses cited above are included in this solicitation/contract.

(d) Heat Treatment and Marking of Wood Packaging Materials (WPM):

(1) In accordance with DOD 4140.65-M and the requirements of the International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures 15 (ISPM), "Regulation of Wood Packaging Material in International Trade," current edition, (hereinafter "ISPM 15"), the following commercial heat treatment and marking process has been approved by the American Lumber Standards Committee (ALSC) and is required for all Wood Packaging Material (WPM). Foreign manufacturers shall comply with ISPM 15, and have the WPM heat treatment and marking verified in accordance with their National Plant Protection Organization's compliance program.

(2) Boxes/pallets and any wood used as inner packaging made of non-manufactured wood shall be heat-treated. All WPM using a conventional steam or dry kiln heat chamber (treatment code for the mark: HT) shall be heat treated to a minimum core temperature of 56 degrees Celsius for a minimum of 30 minutes, and certified by an agency accredited by the ALSC in accordance with Wood Packaging Material Policy and Wood Packaging Material Enforcement Regulations (see URL: http://www.alsc.org). WPM heat treated wood using dielectric heating (treatment code for the mark: DH) shall follow the requirements in ISPM 15, and shall be certified by an agency accredited by the ALSC in accordance with Wood Packaging Material Policy and Wood Packaging Material Enforcement Regulations (see URL: http://www.alsc.org).

The box/pallet manufacturer and the manufacturer of wood used as inner packaging shall ensure the materials used in manufacture can be traced to the original source of heat treatment, and that the original source of the heat treatment obtained the necessary certifications.

(3) Marking: Each box/pallet shall be marked to show the conformance to the International Plant Protection Convention Standard. The ALS approved quality mark shall be placed on both ends of the outer packaging, between the end cleats or end battens. Pallet markings shall be applied to the side of the stringer or end of the block on diagonally opposite sides and ends of the pallet and be contrasting and clearly visible. All dunnage used in configuring and/or securing the load shall also comply with ISPM 15 and be marked with an ALSC approved DUNNAGE stamp. Foreign manufacturers shall comply with ISPM -15 and shall have the marking of WPM verified in accordance with their National Plant Protection Organization's compliance program.

(e) Hazardous Materials (as applicable):

(1) Hazardous Materials is defined as a substance, or waste which has been determined by the Secretary of Transportation to be capable of posing an unreasonable risk to health, safety, and property when transported in commerce and which has been so designated. (This includes all items listed as hazardous in Titles 29, 40 and 49 CFR and other applicable modal regulations effective at the time of shipment.)

(2) Unless otherwise specified, packaging and marking for hazardous material shall comply with the requirements herein for the mode of transport and the applicable performance packaging contained in the following documents:

- International Air Transport Association (IATA) Dangerous Goods Regulations

- International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code (IMDG)

- Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 29, Title 40 and Title 49

- Joint Service Regulation AFJMAN24-204(I)/TM38-250/NAVSUPPUB 505/MCO P4030.19 (I)/DLAM 4145.3(I) (for military air shipments).

(3) If the shipment originates from outside the continental United States, the shipment shall be prepared in accordance with the United Nations Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods in a manner acceptable to the Competent Authority of the nation of origin and in accordance with regulations of all applicable carriers. A Product Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) is required to be included with every unit pack and intermediate container and shall be included with the packing list inside the sealed pouch attached to the outside of the package.

(f) This SPI has been validated and the method of preservation/packing has proven successful in meeting the needs of the military distribution system, including indeterminate storage and shipment throughout the world. Special instructions and/or tailoring of the SPI is detailed in the Supplemental Instructions below. A prototype package is required to validate the sizes and fit requirements of the SPI. Minor dimensional and size changes are acceptable provided contractor provides the PCO and ACO with notification 60 days prior to delivery. Any design changes or changes in the method of preservation that provide a cost savings without degrading the method of preservation or packing or affecting the serviceability of the item will be considered and responded to within 10 days of submission to PCO and ACO. Government reserves the right to require testing to validate alternate industrial preservation methods, materials, alternate blocking, bracing, cushioning, and packing.

(g) Supplemental Instructions: N/A

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Section E - Inspection and Acceptance

E.1. FIRST ARTICLE TEST - CONTRACTOR TESTING

a. The first article shall be examined and tested in accordance with contract requirements, the item specification(s), Quality Assurance Provisions (QAPs) and all drawings listed in the Technical Data Package.

b. The first article shall be representative of items to be manufactured using the same processes and procedures and at the same facility as contract production. All parts and materials, including packaging and packing, shall be obtained from the same source of supply as will be used during regular production. All components, subassemblies, and assemblies in the first article sample shall have been produced by the Contractor (including subcontractors) using the technical data package applicable to this procurement.

c. The first article shall be inspected and tested by the contractor for all requirements of the drawing (s), the QAPs, and specification(s) referenced thereon, except for:

(1) Inspections and tests contained in material specifications provided that the required inspection and tests have been performed previously and certificates of conformance are submitted with the First Article Test Report.

(2) Inspections and tests for Military Standard (MS) components and parts provided that inspection and tests have been performed previously and certifications for the components and parts are submitted with the First Article Test Report.

(3) Corrosion resistance tests over 10 days in length provided that a test specimen or sample representing the same process has successfully passed the same test within 30 days prior to processing the first article, and results of the tests are submitted with the First Article Test Report.

(4) Lifecycle tests over 10 days in length provided that the same or similar items manufactured using the same processes have successfully passed the same test within 1 year prior to processing the first article and results of the tests are submitted with the First Article Test Report.

(5) One-time qualification tests, which are defined as a one-time on the drawing(s), provided that the same or similar item manufactured using the same processes has successfully passed the tests, and results of the test are on file at the contractor's facility and certifications are submitted with the First Article Test Report.

d. Those inspections which are of a destructive nature shall be performed upon additional sample parts selected from the same lot(s) or batch(es) from which the first article was selected.

e. A First Article Test Report shall be compiled by the contractor documenting the results of all inspections and tests (including supplier's and vendor's inspection records and certifications, when applicable). The First Article Test Report shall include actual inspection and test results to include all measurements, recorded test data, and certifications (if applicable) keyed to each drawing, specification and QAP requirement and identified by each individual QAP characteristic, drawing /specification characteristic and unlisted characteristic. Evidence of the QAR's verification will be provided. One copy of the First Article Test Report will be copy furnished in accordance with CDRL A005.

f. Notwithstanding the provisions for waiver of first article, an additional first article sample or portion thereof, may be ordered by the Contracting Officer in writing when (i) a major change is made to the technical data, (ii) whenever there is a lapse in production for a period in excess of 90 days, or (iii) whenever a change occurs in place of performance, manufacturing process, material used, drawing, specification or source of supply. When conditions (i), (ii), or (iii) above occurs, the Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer so that a determination can be made concerning the need for the additional first article sample or portion thereof, and instructions provided concerning the submission, inspection, and notification of results. Costs of the additional first article testing resulting from any of the causes listed herein that were instituted by the contractor and not due to changes directed by the Government shall be borne by the Contractor.

g. Where destructive testing of items or components thereof is required by contract or specification, the number of items or components required to be destructively tested, whether destructively tested or not, shall be in addition to the quantity to be delivered to the Government as set forth in the Contract Schedule.

h. All pieces of the complete First Article shall be considered as destructively tested items unless specifically exempted by other provisions of this contract.

i. The Contractor shall not reuse any components from items used in a destructive test during First Article, lot acceptance or in-process testing, unless specifically authorized by the Contracting Officer.

j. The Government reserves the right to take title to all or any items or components described above. The Government may take title to all or any items or components upon notice to the Contractor. The items or components of items to which the Government takes title shall be shipped in accordance with the Contracting Officer's instructions. Those items and components to which the Government does not obtain title shall be rendered inoperable and disposed of as scrap by the Contractor.

E.2. PROVISION FOR WAIVER OF REQUIRED FIRST ARTICLE APPROVAL - SEALED

BIDDING

(a) The Government reserves the right to waive the requirement entitled First Article Approval - Contractor Testing (RFO 52.209-3), incorporated via Section I. Bidders interested in submitting a First Article waiver request shall adhere to the following:

(1) Bidders must provide sufficient information for the Government to determine whether the First Article waiver request will be approved. If the Bidder intends to request a waiver, Attachment 0004: First Article Waiver Worksheet must be completed and submitted to the Government, along with any supporting documentation, as part of its bid. The worksheet is located in Section J of this IFB. The Bidder's request will not be considered if the worksheet and any supporting documentation are not submitted to the Government. The worksheet must be completed in its entirety. For those sections of the worksheet that do not apply, annotate with "N/A" (not applicable). To substantiate or clarify information provided by the Bidder, the Government may request additional information. Incomplete worksheets may result in the waiver request being denied.

(2) Supporting Documentation. The First Article waiver request must be accompanied by documentation in support of the request. This documentation may include the following:

i. A copy of the Administrative Contracting Officer (ACO) or Procuring Contracting Officer (PCO) letter approving a First Article Test Report (FATR) on a recent contract for the same or similar item;

ii. A copy of a FATR for the same or a similar item as that solicited herein*;

iii. A copy of an ACO or PCO letter approving a prior waiver request; and/or

iv. If the waiver request is based on similarity, a copy of the drawing/other appropriate technical requirements of the similar item.

*Note: If a copy of a FATR is submitted in support of a waiver request under this IFB, the report must have been approved and signed by an authorized representative of the Government.

(3) The worksheet and any additional supporting documentation are part of your bid and must be submitted as part of the response to this IFB on company letterhead and signed by an agent of the company.

(4) Bidders shall not assume that a First Article waiver request will be approved even if the completed worksheet and any supporting documentation are submitted to the Government.

(5) Partial First Article waiver requests will neither be reviewed nor accepted.

(b) The Government will not consider any First Article waiver requests as part of its price evaluation process and will only review the apparent low Bidder's First Article waiver request, following the bid opening event and prior to contract award, if submitted.

(c) Accelerated Delivery Schedule.

(1) If the Government approves a Bidder's First Article waiver request, an accelerated delivery schedule pursuant to Section F.1. Time of Delivery shall apply.

(2) If a Bidder submits a First Article waiver request but takes exception to the accelerated delivery schedule, the waiver will be rejected. Consequently, any award to this Bidder will reflect either (i) the Government-required delivery schedule pursuant to Section F.1. Time of Delivery or (ii) the Bidder-proposed delivery schedule in that narrative, if the Government accepts it.

(d) Cost Considerations.

(1) If the Government approves a Bidder's First Article waiver request, the proposed FAT price, as identified by the Bidder at Section B, CLIN 0016, will be deducted from the total award amount.

(2) If the Government rejects a Bidder's First Article waiver request, and the Bidder failed to separately identify its FAT price at Section B, CLIN 0016, the Government will require the Bidder to perform on contract at such price whether or not the First Article requirement is waived, at no additional cost to the Government.

E.3. ACCEPTANCE INSPECTION EQUIPMENT (AIE)

a. The contractor shall use a calibration system with traceability to a national or international standard for the AIE used on this contract.

b. The contractor shall provide all AIE (except for any AIE listed as available in Section H or Appendix I) necessary to assure conformance of material to the contract requirements.

c. AIE shall be available for use on the First Article (FA) submission, if FA is required, or prior to use for acceptance of production material on this contract.

d. Contractor furnished AIE shall be made (i) to the AIE designs specified in Section C, or (ii) to any other design provided the contractor's proposed AIE design is approved by the Government.

Contractor's proposed AIE design for inspection of characteristics listed as "Critical, Special or Major" shall be submitted to the Government for review and approval in accordance with CDRL A004. Government approval of AIE design shall not be considered to modify the contract requirements.

e. When the contractor submits its proposed AIE on commercial off the shelf equipment, the contractor shall include the manufacturer's name and model number, and sufficient information to show capability of the proposed AIE to perform the inspection required. When submitting proposed AIE design documentation on commercial computer controlled test and measuring equipment include information on (1) test program listing (2) flowcharts showing accept and reject limits and computer generated test stimuli (3) calibration program listing (4) sample of the printout of an actual test and calibration (5) test plan to verify accuracy of inspection and correctness of accept or reject decision (6) identification of the equipment by model name and number.

f. Resubmission of the contractor's proposed AIE design for Government approval on a follow on Government contract is not required, provided the inspection characteristic parameters specified in the technical data package and the previously Government approved AIE designs have not changed. In this situation, the contractor shall provide written correspondence in the place of the AIE designs that indicates the prior Government approval and states that no changes have occurred.

g. The Government reserves the right to disapprove, at any time during the performance of this contract, any AIE that is not accomplishing its intended use in verifying an inspection or test characteristic.

h. If the contractor changes the design after the initial approval, the modified design must be submitted for approval prior to use.

E.4. USE OF MIL-STD 1916

a. The Government will not accept lots whose samples submitted for acceptance contain nonconformances unless appropriately documented and approved by the contracting officer. The contractor shall use MIL-STD 1916, DOD Preferred Methods of Acceptance of Product. The Verification Level (VL) shall be:

- for major characteristics; andVL III

- for minor characteristics.VL II

b. MIL-STD HDBK-1916 provides guidance on the use of MIL-STD 1916.