Solicitation - W912CH26BA011.pdf

DRAFTSECTION

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

Created On:

08 Sep 2026, 11:06 AM Central Daylight Time

Section A - Solicitation/Contract Form

Transmission KitInstrument Name:

Product Service Code : 2520

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 Transmission Kit, National Stock Number (NSN): 2520-01-682-2226, Part Number: 12591930. 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 total small business set-aside in accordance with RFO 19.104-1.

(c) There is a Technical Data Package (TDP) associated with this procurement. The TDP is distribution statement "D", which limits access to Department of Defense (DoD) and U.S. DoD 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 problems it finds in any bid.

Therefore, all information necessary for the review and evaluation of 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):

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

(3) SECTION E: E.1. Inspection and Acceptance Points - Origin;

(4) SECTION F: F.2. Delivery Schedule for Delivery Orders;

(5) SECTION J: Attachment 0004 - First Article Waiver Worksheet

W912CH26BA011

(6) SECTION I: RFO 52.219-28 Postaward Small Business Program Representation (FEB 2026);

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

(8) SECTION K: RFO 52.219-2 - Equal Low Bids;

(9) SECTION K: RFO 52.225-18 - Place of Manufacture; and

(10) SECTION K: RFO 52.229-11 - Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements - Notice and Representation

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 on Thursday October 15, 2026 at 10:00 a.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:

KERRI E. GINTER

CONTRACT SPECIALIST, ARMY CONTRACTING COMMAND - DETROIT ARSENAL

EMAIL: kerri.e.ginter.civ@army.mil

-and-

MARTINA R. ZOOK

CONTRACT SPECIALIST, ARMY CONTRACTING COMMAND - DETROIT ARSENAL

EMAIL: martina.r.zook.civ@army.mil

A.2. IFB STRUCTURE

(a) NAICS. The Government will utilize North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 333613 (Mechanical Power Transmission Equipment 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 9 each. 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 the Government may acquire under the resulting contract is 1,125 each.

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-A011 (Contractor Name)" to the following personnel:

KERRI E. GINTER

CONTRACT SPECIALIST, ARMY CONTRACTING COMMAND - DETROIT ARSENAL

EMAIL: kerri.e.ginter.civ@army.mil

-and-

MARTINA R. ZOOK

CONTRACTING SPECIALIST, ARMY CONTRACTING COMMAND - DETROIT ARSENAL

EMAIL: martina.r.zook.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 the 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 [INSERT DATE] at [INSERT TIME] local time (Warren, MI):

KERRI E. GINTER

CONTRACT SPECIALIST, ARMY CONTRACTING COMMAND - DETROIT ARSENAL

EMAIL: kerri.e.ginter.civ@army.mil

-and-

MARTINA R. ZOOK

CONTRACTING SPECIALIST, ARMY CONTRACTING COMMAND - DETROIT ARSENAL

EMAIL: martina.r.zook.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

Offers in response to this solicitation must be submitted for the total quantity of the items identified in the solicitation.

(1) ONLY ONE AWARD WILL BE MADE AS A RESULT OF THIS SOLICITATION.

(2) OFFERS SUBMITTED FOR LESS THAN THE TOTAL QUANTITIES OF ALL THE ITEMS IN

THIS SOLICITATION WILL BE DEEMED NONRESPONSIVE.

A.5 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF AMENDMENTS

Acknowledge all the amendments received from the Government by identifying the amendment number and its issue date below:

Amendment Number: Date:

A.6 ARMY CONTRACTING COMMAND - DETROIT ARSENAL (DTA) OMBUDSPERSON

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

https://tacom.army.mil/ombudsman (Best viewed using Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge).

A.7 ARMY CONTRACTING COMMAND DETROIT ARSENAL (DTA) OMBUDSPERSON A.5.1

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

https://www.tacom.army.mil/ombudsperson. (Best viewed using Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge).

A.8 DISTRIBUTION AND DESTRUCTION OF EXPORT CONTROL DATA

A.8.1 This solicitation and resulting contract incorporates attachments that contains 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 4801-4852 of Title 50, United States Code). Violations of these export laws are subject to severe criminal penalties.

Further dissemination of the export control data 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 export control data to all SUBCONTRACTORS at every level.

A.8.2 To be eligible to gain access to attachments of solicitation that contain export-controlled data (via SAM.gov) an offeror 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, the data custodian listed on the approved DD2345 form may request the TDP through SAM.GOV.

A.8.3 Upon completion of the purposes for which Government Technical Data has been provided, the offeror, and all subcontractors, vendors, and sub-vendors of the offeror, are required to destroy all documents, including all reproductions, duplications, or copies thereof as may have been further distributed.

A.8.4 Destruction of this technical data must 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

SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

In the four-digit Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs) that follow the numbering system is used as follows:

The first three digits signify the item, and the fourth (last) digit signifies the applicable contract year, i.e., CLIN 0011 is for the first item First Ordering Year, CLIN 0012 is for the first item - Second Ordering Year, CLIN 0013 is for the first item - Third Ordering Year, etc.

The following definitions apply to the entire solicitation and 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.

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 information presented below applies to CLINs 0011 through 0015:

Minimum 5-Year Quantity: 9 EACH (This will be ordered at the time of the basic contract award).

Maximum 5-Year Quantity: 1,125 EACH (Inclusive of Option Years, if applicable).

ONLY THE MINIMUM 5-YEAR QUANTITY IS GUARANTEED.

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Item Supplies/Service Quanti ty

Unit Unit Price Amount

0011 FIRST ORDERING YEAR

Product Service Code: 2520

North American Industry Classification System (NAICS):

333613

Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

225 Each

0012 SECOND ORDERING YEAR

Product Service Code: 2520

North American Industry Classification System (NAICS):

333613

225 Each

Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

0013 THIRD ORDERING YEAR

Product Service Code: 2520

North American Industry Classification System (NAICS):

333613

Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

225 Each

0014 FOURTH ORDERING YEAR

Product Service Code: 2520

North American Industry Classification System (NAICS):

333613

Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

225 Each

0015 FIFTH ORDERING YEAR

Product Service Code: 2520

North American Industry Classification System (NAICS):

333613

Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

225 Each

0016 FIRST ARTICLE TEST -

SEPARATELY PRICED

1 Lot

Product Service Code: H259

North American Industry Classification System (NAICS):

333613

Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

9000 CONTRACT DATA

REQUIREMENT LIST (CDRL) -

NOT SEPARATELY PRICED

Section C - Description/Specifications/Statement of Work

C.1 TECHNICAL DATA PACKAGE INFORMATION

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

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

[X] 2. The TDP for this solicitation (Attachment 0001) resides within the System for Award Management (SAM) (https://SAM.gov) associated with this solicitation number:

W912CH-26-B-A011

To access the data through SAM:

C.1.1 Log on to the SAM web site: https://SAM.gov.

C.1.2 Search for the solicitation number.

C.1.3 Click on the attachment you would like to view.

C.1.4 If the attachment is restricted, request access to the document.

C.1.4.1 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 4801-4852 of Title 50, United States Code).

C.1.4.2 Further dissemination 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.

C.1.4.3 To obtain these TDPs, contractors must have a current DD 2345, Militarily Critical Technical Data Agreement on file with Defense Logistics Information Service (DLIS). To obtain certification, go to DD FORM 2345 Instructions and DD 2345.

C.1.4.4 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.

C.1.5 If technical data is otherwise restricted, select "Request Explicit Access." This will generate an email to the Contract Specialist and Contracting Officer at Army Contract Command - Warren (DTA) 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.

C.1.6 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.

C.2 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).

C.2.1 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); and the second sentence of paragraph 3.3.1.8.1(1).

C.2.2 Furnished item(s) shall conform to the approved configuration requirements/revision unless an RFV is processed and approved as provided by Paragraph e. below. The term "Request for Variance" includes Requests for Deviations and Waivers.

C.2.3 Value Engineering Change Proposals (VECPs) for cost saving improvements to the TDP should not be processed per SAE EIA-649-1 (current revision) and should be referred to Section I Clause 52.248-1 VALUE ENGINEERING.

C.2.4 All ECPs submitted will be deemed routine. The Contractor must include justification for an ECP it considers emergency or urgent in the submittal and include all supporting documentation.

C.2.5 For ECPs, RFVs, and 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/NOR without processing.

C.2.5.1 for ECPs, the Contractor shall prepare and deliver the ECP IAW CDRL A001.

C.2.5.2 for RFVs, the Contractor shall prepare and deliver the RFV IAW CDRL A002.

C.2.5.3 for NORs, the Contractor shall prepare and deliver the NOR IAW CDRL A003.

C.2.6 The Governments acceptance of the data deliverable required by CDRL/DD Form 1423 in C.

2.5.1 - C.2.5.3 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 Governments sole discretion. Incorporation of an approved RFV or ECP will require execution of a contract modification.

C.2.7 The Contractor should direct questions regarding the status of an ECP or RFV to the Procuring Contracting Officer (PCO), copy to the Administrative Contracting Officer (ACO).

C.2.8 The submission of an ECP/RFV/NOR does not affect the required delivery date of the contract.

C.3 IDENTIFICATION OF CASTING/FORGING MANUFACTURER

If the offeror intends to subcontract the manufacture of a casting/forging required by this solicitation, he must indicate herein who will furnish the basic casting/forging. After award of a contract, any change of this subcontractor will not be made without prior approval of the contracting officer.

C.4 ACQUISITION OF SOURCE-CONTROLLED PART NUMBER

Acquisition under this contract is restricted to:

C.4.1 The manufacturer's part number or numbers set forth in the Schedule or the Technical Data Package; and

C.4.2 Other manufacturer's part numbers that are physically, functionally, and mechanically interchangeable with the manufacturer's part number(s) listed in the Technical Data Package;

provided the nonlisted part numbers have been furnished to one of the approved manufacturers listed in the Technical Data Package and that manufacturer has substituted the nonlisted part with one of the approved part numbers, without making any changes in the characteristics or properties of the part.

C.5 REQUIREMENT FOR AN OPSEC STANDING OPERATION PROCEDURE/PLAN

C.5.1 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 (Attachment 0003) 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.

C.5.2 The contractor will receive a copy of the SOP/Plan (Attachment 0003) 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.5.3 The contractor shall identify an individual who will be an OPSEC Coordinator. The contractor will ensure that this individual is OPSEC Level I.

C.6 OPSEC TRAINING REQUIREMENT

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.dcsa.mil/opsec/index.htm. 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.7 COUNTERINTELLIGENCE AWARENESS AND REPORTING (CIAR); FORMERLY KNOWN

AS THREAT AWARENESS REPORTING PROGRAM (TARP):

C.7.1 Per AR 381-12, all Department of the Army (DA) personnel (Military/Civilian/Contractor) must complete CIAR training within 30 days of assignment or employment to an organization /contract, and then once every 12 months thereafter pursuant to DoDD 5240.06. DA personnel will complete "Counterintelligence Awareness and Reporting for DoD Employees" CI116.16, located at https://www.cdse.edu/, to satisfy most Army annual training requirements.

C.7.2 In addition, per AR 381-12 Chapter 5, the following individual(s) must receive an in-person CIAR briefing directly from an ACI Special Agent or a CI-experienced person in addition to the annual training requirement:

C.7.2.1 DA personnel scheduled to travel (official, unofficial, permanent change of station) to or through countries with a high foreign intelligence or terrorist threat level as identified by Defense Intelligence Agency or the Department of State, will receive a special CIAR briefing prior to the travel and will be debriefed upon return. AR 38112 13 June 2025 11

C.7.2.2 DA personnel who have security clearances travelling to foreign locations in any duty status must fulfill pre-and-post travel security briefing and debriefing requirements in accordance with the DoD Foreign Clearance Guide and DoDD 4500.54E.

C.7.2.3 DA personnel deploying in support of military exercises or contingency operations will receive a special CIAR briefing prior to departure.

C.7.2.4 DA personnel taking part in bilateral or multilateral engagements with foreign governments or international organizations will receive a CIAR briefing prior to the event.

C.7.2.5 Foreign visitors, personnel, and personal connections Commanders will coordinate with unit security managers to identify personnel potentially vulnerable to FIE exploitation and ensure they are referred to ACI to receive specialized CIAR briefing.

C.7.2.6 Such personnel will receive foreign intelligence threat briefings prior to foreign travel or event.

C.7.2.7 Personnel with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information and Special Access Programs.

C.7.2.8 Personnel assigned to or supporting defense critical infrastructure or associated assets, pursuant to DoDD 3020.40 and DoDI

5240.19, will receive an in-person special CIAR briefing on an annual basis. Such personnel will notify their local ACI office of all projected foreign travel or foreign visits.

C.7.2.9 Foreign government employment. Current and retired DA personnel seeking employment with foreign government entities will have CIAR training and support made available.

C.7.2.10 Information technology professionals System administrators, privileged users, and those with privileged access that provides an individual capability to alter the properties, behavior, or control of a DoD information system will receive in-person special CIAR briefings on an annual basis.

C.7.2.11 Professional and educational exchange programs with foreign governments.

C.7.3 These briefings will be tailored to the particular risk or threat involved, including methods the person may use to minimize the risk, and will place special emphasis on reporting responsibilities.

Debriefings will be conducted as soon as feasible following completion of travel, duty, or visit to a foreign country, or attendance at a conference with foreign personnel by an ACI Special Agent.

Failure to receive training does not relieve individuals from their reporting responsibilities in chapter 4 of this regulation.

C.8 ADDITIONAL GUIDELINES FOR CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION

C.8.1 General: There are types of information that are not classified but that require application of access and distribution controls and protective measures for a variety of reasons. This information is known as controlled unclassified information (CUI). The types of information considered CUI are U.S. Government technical information and information listed at the CUI registry (https://www.

archives.gov/cui/registry/category-list). When handling CUI material, all personnel are to comply with these requirements and follow their company policy and/or applicable Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) concerning the protection of proprietary information in situations not clearly stated herein.

C.8.2 Technical Information Description: Any recorded information related to experimental, developmental, or engineering works that can be used to define an engineering or manufacturing process, or can be used to design, procure, produce, support, maintain, operate, repair, or overhaul program material. The data may be graphic or pictorial delineations in media (e.g., computer software, drawings, or photographs), text in specifications, related performance or design documents, or computer printouts. Examples of technical information include research and engineering data, engineering drawings, and associated lists, specifications, standards, process sheets, manuals, technical reports, catalog-item identifications, and related information, and computer software documentation.

C.8.3 CUI Information Description: Unclassified Information that requires safeguarding or dissemination controls pursuant to and consistent with applicable law, regulations, and government-wide or LRGWP policies but is not classified under EO 13526, (Classified National Security Information).

C.8.4 CUI Markings: All documents containing CUI will carry the CUI markings in accordance with DoDI 5200.48. Discontinue all use of legacy or other markings not permitted or included in either the CUI Registry or DoDI 5200.48. Marking of Technical Information will include the statement provided in the Security Classification Guide. If the contents of the technical document require more than one Distribution Statement, apply the most restrictive statement. This does not preclude additional mandated markings as may be required by the contract.

C.8.5 Protection of CUI Information

C.8.5.1 Access: In accordance with (IAW) DoDI 5200.48, Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), 6 MAR 2020, all contractors supporting this contract who receive, store, or generate CUI are required to take the DoD Mandatory CUI training available on the Security Awareness Hub at:

https://securityawareness.usalearning.gov/cui/index.html . Per DoDI 5200.48 and pursuant to all contractual requirements, DoD contractors require initial CUI training and annual CUI refresher training. CUI may be released only to an individual who has a valid need for such access in connection with the accomplishment of a lawful and authorized Government purpose. Further dissemination of such information will be at the discretion of the Government Security Manager. All personnel supporting this contract shall sign a CUI Non-disclosure Agreement prior to gaining access to the information. Personnel no longer requiring access to CUI must dispose (see Disposal below) or surrender any in their possession and terminate future access to it.

C.8.5.2 Storing/Handling: During working hours, take reasonable steps to minimize risk of access to CUI by unauthorized personnel. After working hours, when not in physical possession of the owner, all CUI (whether hardcopy or optical media (e.g., DVDs, CDs) that contain CUI) must be afforded a reasonable degree of physical protection to prevent theft of program information (e.g., store CUI information in locked desks or file cabinets, locked rooms, cable lock laptops, storing in a trunk, storing out of site or similar means). Do not display CUI in public places (e.g., airports, airplanes, restaurants). Electronic storing and processing of CUI shall be in accordance with DFARS 252.204-7012 Safeguarding Controlled Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting. Do not process CUI on public computers (e.g., those available for use by the general public in kiosks, hotel business centers), public wireless networks or computers that do not have access control. Personally owned computers and personally owned devices are not authorized to process CUI. Portable electronic devices (e.g., smartphones, laptop computers, tablets), nonportable computers, and removable media (e.g., external hard drives, flash drives, USB drives;

not including optical media) must be physically and electronically protected as described in this instruction, DFARS 252.204-7012 and DoDI 8582.01.

C.8.5.3 Dissemination: CUI printed documents and material may be transmitted through mail channels, commercial carrier or hand-carried without formal courier orders. CUI information may be disseminated to DoD personnel and DoD contractors to conduct official business for the program. If dissemination is required outside of DoD personnel or DoD contractors, contact the Government Security Manager for approval. Technical information will follow the release instructions identified in the Distribution Statement. Use secure communications whenever possible; however, land-line telephones are more secure than cellular telephones and should be used whenever available for discussions involving CUI. Transmit voice and facsimile transmissions only when you have a reasonable assurance that only authorized recipients will have access to the transmission. Digital transmission shall comply with the below:

C.8.5.3.1 All transmission and/or dissemination of CUI (i.e., email and file transfers) must use NIST /NIAP-approved cryptographic products/algorithms, e.g., DoD-approved Public Key Infrastructure Certification or DoD Safe Exchange at https://safe.apps.mil/ . These are available at http://iase.

disa.mil/pki/eca or http://csrc.nist.gov/groups/STM/cmvp/documents/140-1/140val-all.htm . This encryption requirement includes communications that contain passcodes to teleconferences or web conferences where there is a reasonable expectation that CUI may be discussed. When encryption is not available, a government collaborative suite (aka Integrated Digital Environment [IDE]) must be used to transmit CUI.

C.8.5.3.2 Contractor-hosted collaborative suites may be used for digital transmission and/or dissemination of CUI by personnel not located on a government backbone (e.g., NIPRNET), provided the following conditions apply: 1) Use only NIST/NIAP-approved cryptographic products /algorithms. The latest validation lists may be obtained at http://iase.disa.mil/pki/eca or http://csrc.

nist.gov/groups/STM/cmvp/documents/140-1/140val-all.htm ; and, 2) Use an internally hosted service that does not use a third party collaborative suite service provider.

C.8.5.3.3 Do not post CUI to web pages that are publicly available or have access limited only by domain/IP restrictions. As permitted by other contract provisions, CUI may be posted to web pages that control access through the use of a DoD approved Public Key Infrastructure Certification and that provide protection via use of secure sockets, or other equivalent technologies. These are available at http://iase.disa.mil/pki/eca.As new technologies become available in the electronics arena, care should be given to providing a reasonable degree of protection from known vulnerabilities.

C.8.5.3.4 The Internet is Public Access. CUI must be reviewed and officially approved by the TACOM Public Affairs Officer for public release before placing on the Internet. This is not applicable when the Internet is used for e-mail transmissions and encryption is use as noted above.

C.8.5.4 Disposal: The contractor shall ensure any covered defense information provided by the Government under this contract is destroyed or sanitized from contractor-owned media and reported in accordance with (IAW) National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publication (SP) 800-88, Revision 1: Guidelines for Media Sanitization (December 2014) (NIST SP 800-88, rev 1), destruction methods, or any destruction method approved for Classified National Security Information (32 CFR 2001.47) unless the CUI category's authority mandates other destruction methods (CUI Specified categories). Agencies must also use destruction methods specifically required by law, regulation, or Government-wide policy for CUI Specified categories.

Destroy CUI documents in a manner that makes it unreadable, indecipherable, and irrecoverable (32 CFR 2002.14(f)(2)). For paper documents, Reference CUI Notice 2019-03: Destroying of Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) in paper form.

C.8.5.5 Report of Loss of CUI: Report any loss of CUI to the Government Security Manager. Initial reports shall be made as expeditiously as possible in all cases within 72 hours of discovery. If additional information is required after submission and review of the initial report, guidance will be provided at that time. Initial report content shall include the following information as available.

C.8.5.5.1 Applicable dates, including dates of compromise and dates of discovery.

C.8.5.5.2 Threat methodology, including all known resources used (e.g. IP addresses, domain names, software tools).

C.8.5.5.3 Account of what actions the threat(s) may have taken on victim system/network.

C.8.5.5.4 What information may have been compromised or lost, and its potential impact on government programs.

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Requirements Transmission Kit

Section D - Packaging and Marking

D.1 PACKAGING REQUIREMENTS (SPECIAL PACKAGING INSTRUCTIONS)

D.1.1 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, see below.

D.1.1.1 LEVEL OF PRESERVATION: Military

D.1.1.2 LEVEL OF PACKING: A

D.1.1.3 QUANTITY PER UNIT PACKAGE: 001

D.1.1.4 SPECIAL PACKAGING INSTRUCTION NUMBER: AK16822226

D.1.1.4.1 REVISION: N/A

D.1.1.4.2 SPECIAL PACKAGING INSTRUCTION DATE: 9 January 2020 (Note: You must have the Adobe Acrobat reader installed on your PC to view the SPI. See Adobe's website (http://get.

adobe.com/reader/) for information on obtaining the latest version of the reader. If you're experiencing problems opening the Special Packaging Instructions in Adobe .PDF images using Internet Explorer, try the following: Go to "Tools," then "Internet Options." Click on the "Advanced" tab. Scroll down to the "Security" section. Uncheck "Do not save encrypted pages to disk." Click "Apply." Click "OK.")

D.1.2 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.

D.1.3 Marking:

D.1.3.1 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.

D.1.3.2 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.1.4 Heat Treatment and Marking of Wood Packaging Materials (WPM):

D.1.4.1 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.

D.1.4.2 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.

D.1.4.3 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.

D.1.5 Hazardous Materials (As applicable):

D.1.5.1 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.)

D.1.5.2 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).

D.1.5.3 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.

D.1.6 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.

D.1.7 Pack units:

- Unit Pack Weight (LBS): 255

- Unit Pack Length (IN): 48

- Unit Pack Width (IN): 48

- Unit Pack Depth (IN): 41.5

- Unit Pack Cube (Cubic Feet): 55.333

- Quantity Per Unit Pack: 1

SUPPLEMENTAL INSTRUCTIONS: SEE SPI (Attachment 0002) FOR PACKAGING

REQUIREMENTS.

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Section E - Inspection and Acceptance

Note: "All bidders shall identify a dollar amount for CLIN 0016, even when requesting a first article waiver in accordance with E.7. 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."

E.1 INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE POINTS: ORIGIN

The Government's inspection and acceptance of the supplies offered under this contract/purchase order must take place at ORIGIN. Offeror must specify below the exact name, address, and CAGE of the facility where supplies to be furnished under this contract/purchase order will be available for inspection/acceptance.

INSPECTION POINT: __________________________________________

(Name) (CAGE)

(Address) (City) (State) (Zip)

ACCEPTANCE POINT: __________________________________________

(Name) (CAGE)

(Address) (City) (State) (Zip)

E.2 TECHNICAL DATA FOR INSPECTION

E.2.1 When requested, the Contractor must make available to the Government Inspector, the drawings, specifications, and any applicable Engineering Exceptions associated to the technical data, to which the product was manufactured.