Solicitation - W912CH26BA014.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

Vision CorrectionInstrument Name:

Product Service Code : 4240

A.1. DESCRIPTION OF ACTION

(a) This Invitation for Bids (IFB) is intended to result in the award of a single five-year indefinite delivery indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract for the Vision Correction Assembly, National Stock Number (NSN): 4240-01-631-8044, Part Number: 5-1-4208. The resulting contract will establish pricing to be utilized through issuance of delivery orders, for discrete quantities during the period stated in the Schedule. The Government shall order at least the quantity of supplies or services designated in the Schedule as the "minimum." Further, the quantities listed in this IFB and the resulting contract are estimates only and not a representation they will be ordered, nor is it a representation that conditions affecting Government needs will be stable. Please see Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) FAR 52.216-22: Indefinite Quantity for additional information.

(b) This IFB is issued on an unrestricted basis.

(c) There is a Technical Data Package (TDP) associated with this procurement. The TDP is distribution code "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 BE GRANTED TDP ACCESS 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 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): 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;

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

(6) SECTION K: RFO FAR 52.225-18 - Place of Manufacture;

(7) SECTION K: RFO FAR 52.214-14 - Place of Performance - Sealed Bidding;

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

(9) SECTION M: RFO FAR 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, then all terms and conditions which are not modified remain unchanged. Please see Section A.5. Acknowledgement of Amendments and RFO FAR 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 FAR 52.214-16: Minimum Bid Acceptance Period for additional information.

(h) Bid opening will be held with all Bidders and shall commence on November 03, 2026 at 1:00 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 e-mail, after IFB closes and at least 24 hours prior to bid opening, to receive this information:

Evan Graham

CONTRACT SPECIALIST, ARMY CONTRACTING COMMAND - DETROIT ARSENAL

EMAIL: evan.j.graham3.civ@army.mil and

Katherine MacFarland

CONTRACTING OFFICER, ARMY CONTRACTING COMMAND - DETROIT ARSENAL

EMAIL: katherine.e.macfarland.civ@army.mil

A.2. IFB STRUCTURE

(a) NAICS. The Government will utilize NAICS code 339115 - Ophthalmic Good 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 FAR part 19, RFO Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (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 and Delivery Orders. 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 30,690 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 1,216,196 EA.

A.3. ELECTRONIC CONTRACTING

(a) All Army Contracting Command - Detroit Arsenal IFBs will be publicized on the System for Award Management (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 e-mail with the subject line "IFB Submission - W912CH-26-B-A014 (Contractor Name)" to the following personnel:

Evan Graham

CONTRACT SPECIALIST, ARMY CONTRACTING COMMAND - DETROIT ARSENAL

EMAIL: evan.j.graham3.civ@army.mil and

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https://www.SAM.gov

Katherine MacFarland

CONTRACTING OFFICER, ARMY CONTRACTING COMMAND - DETROIT ARSENAL

EMAIL: katherine.e.macfarland.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 FAR 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 FAR 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 e-mail) 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. Do not send encrypted proposals or emails as they will be determined unreadable and consequently not considered for award.

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 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. 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 the Freedom of Information Act (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 e-mail to the following personnel by October 15, 2026 at 2:30pm local time (Warren, MI):

Evan Graham

CONTRACT SPECIALIST, ARMY CONTRACTING COMMAND - DETROIT ARSENAL

EMAIL: evan.j.graham3.civ@army.mil and

Katherine MacFarland

CONTRACTING OFFICER, ARMY CONTRACTING COMMAND - DETROIT ARSENAL

EMAIL: katherine.e.macfarland.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 FAR 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: 30,690 EA Five-year Maximum Quantity: 1,216,196 EA

Note: Only the five-year minimum quantity of 30,690 EA is guaranteed.

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Item Supplies/Service Quanti ty

Unit Unit Price Amount

0011 Ordering Year 1 - Vision Correction

National Stock Number:

4240016318044

Product Service Code: 4240

481,91

Each

North American Industry Classification System (NAICS):

339115

Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

Additional Descriptive Data:

CLIN 0011 quantity of 481,917 EA is an ESTIMATE of potential ordering amounts for Ordering Year 1. Only the five-year minimum quantity of 30,690 EA is guaranteed.

0012 Ordering Year 2 - Vision Correction

National Stock Number:

4240016318044

Product Service Code: 4240

North American Industry Classification System (NAICS):

339115

Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

122,76

Each

Additional Descriptive Data:

CLIN 0012 quantity of 122,760 EA is an ESTIMATE of potential ordering amounts for Ordering Year 2.

0013 Ordering Year 3 - Vision Correction

National Stock Number:

4240016318044

122,76

Each

Product Service Code: 4240

North American Industry Classification System (NAICS):

339115

Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

Additional Descriptive Data:

CLIN 0013 quantity of 122,760 EA is an ESTIMATE of potential ordering amounts for Ordering Year 3.

0014 Ordering Year 4 - Vision Correction

National Stock Number:

4240016318044

Product Service Code: 4240

North American Industry Classification System (NAICS):

339115

Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

122,76

Each

Additional Descriptive Data:

CLIN 0014 quantity of 122,760 EA is an ESTIMATE of potential ordering amounts for Ordering Year 4.

0015 Ordering Year 5 - Vision Correction 122,76

Each

National Stock Number:

4240016318044

Product Service Code: 4240

North American Industry Classification System (NAICS):

339115

Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

Additional Descriptive Data:

CLIN 0015 quantity of 122,760 EA is an ESTIMATE of potential ordering amounts for Ordering Year 5.

0016 First Article Test Report

Final Test Lot Number: FATR Vision Correction Assembly

Product Service Code: 4240

Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

1 Lot

Additional Descriptive Data:

FAT report shall be delivered 90 days after the receipt of GFP required to conduct first article testing.

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 (CDRL) - Not Separately Priced

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 not enter a unit price and/or dollar amount for CLIN 9000.

If 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-A014

ATTACHMENT 0002: Army Package - TPP-EH3L0149EH

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 Technical Data Agreement on file with the Defense Logistics Information Service (DLIS). To 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.

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https://www.SAM.gov

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 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTIONS

(a) Delivery of GFP. GFP will be delivered to the producing facility as identified by the contractor in the "place of performance" provision in Section K of the schedule, unless stated otherwise by the contractor.

(b) Contractor inspection of GFP. The contractor shall inspect all GFP within 30 calendar days of its receipt. If the inspection reveals GFP damages or discrepancies, the contractor shall obtain concurrence from the Government Property Accountability Specialist or Quality Assurance Representative and notify the Procurement Contracting Officer (PCO).

(c) Disposition of GFP. As soon as the GFP is no longer required and before contract closeout, the contractor shall request disposition instructions from the PCO. The contractor will notify the cognizant Government Property Accountability Specialist or Quality Assurance Representative to arrange for inspection of the property before it is packed for return to the government.

(1) Repackaging and Repacking of GFP. The contractor is responsible for any repackaging and repacking of GFP required to comply with applicable specifications.

(2) Shipment of GFP. Within 30 calendar days after the contractor receives the applicable shipping instructions from the PCO (or designated property representative), the contractor shall submit an original and three copies of DD Form 1659, Application for U.S. Government Shipping Documentation/Instructions, to the PCO.

(d) Maintenance of GFP. The contractor shall properly maintain GFP and report to the Government Property Accountability Specialist or Quality Assurance Representative and PCO the need for replacement and/or capital rehabilitation.

(e) The Q113 Rough Handling Machine (26-19-51-30) identified in QAP5-1-4208 is needed for testing the Vision Correction Assembly. The contractor shall obtain or produce their own Q113 and obtain approval from the Government for its use in this buy. The Government Technical Data Package (TDP) for the Q113 Rough Handling Machine may be obtained upon request from the Procuring Contracting Officer (PCO). If requested, the Government TDP provided will be for reference only.

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 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

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

(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[1] 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.

C.7 USE OF CLASS I and CLASS II OZONE DEPLETING SUBSTANCES

(a) Definitions.

(1) Class I and Class II Ozone-Depleting Substances (CIODS) refers to the class of substances identified in Section 602(a) of the Clean Air Act, (42 U.S.C. 7671a(a)), complete list provided at:

https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/USCODE-2013-title42/html/USCODE-2013-title42-chap85-subchapVI-sec7671a.htm

(2) Directly requires the use of CIODS means that the Government's specification or technical data package, at any tier, explicitly requires the use of any Class I Ozone-Depleting Substance (CIODS) in performance of the contract.

(3) Indirectly requires the use of CIODS means that the Government's specification or technical data package, while not explicitly requiring the use of any CIODS, does require a feature that the contractor can meet or produce only by the use of CIODS.

(b) Per Section 326 of Public Law 102-484, the Army cannot award any contract that directly or indirectly requires the use of CIODS without the approval of the Senior Acquisition Official, per current Army Policy the approval authority is the Army Acquisition Executive. Thus, no CIODS shall be used in meeting the requirements of this contract. If the use of CIODS is required in the performance of this contract, please notify the Contracting Officer immediately in writing.

(c) No Class II Ozone Depleting Substances shall be required in the performance of this contract without government approval. If the use of Class II ODS is required in the performance of this contract, please notify the Contracting Officer immediately in writing.

C.8 START OF WORK MEETING

a. The contractor shall hold a start of work meeting at its facility, unless some other location is designated in the contract, within 30 days after contract award. The Start of Work Meeting is to assure a clear and mutual understanding of the contract terms, conditions, line items, technical requirements and sequence of events needed for successful execution of the subject contract effort. The contractor shall participate with the Government to arrange a schedule and agenda for the meeting.

b. The contractor shall at a minimum invite Government contracting personnel (PCO/Contract Specialist). At the discretion of the PCO, other Government technical personnel may be invited to the meeting: Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) identified in Section G or in an appointment letter; Quality Assurance personnel; DCMA; etc. All Government invitees shall be given at least 14 days advance notice of the time, date, and location of the start of work meeting.

The preferred method of notification is by email. In accordance with Contract Data Requirements he contractor shall provide the List (CDRL) A004 - Report, Record of Meeting/Minutes, t Government with minutes of the Start of Work Meeting within 30 days after the meeting is held.

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Requirements Vision Correction National Stock Number (NSN) 4240-01-631-8044, Part Number (P/N) 5-1-4208.

Section D - Packaging and Marking

D.1 SPECIAL PACKAGING INSTRUCTIONS

NSN: 4240-01-631-8044 ITEM: VISION CORRECTION ASSEMBLY

A. Military preservation, packing, and marking for the item identified above 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) contained in the TDP.

PRESERVATION: MILITARY LEVEL OF PACKING: -B- QUANTITY PER UNIT PACKAGE: -001-

SPI NUMBER -P5-1-4208, DATED-31 AUG 23, REV A

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 pallet shall be 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: In addition to any special markings called out on the SPI;

C.1. All unit packages, intermediate packs, exterior shipping containers, and, as applicable, unitized loads shall be marked in accordance with MIL-STD-129, including bar coding and a MSL label. The contractor is responsible for application of special markings as discussed in the Military Standard regardless of whether specified in the contract 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. Passive RFID tagging is required in all contracts that contain DFARS clause 252.211- 7006. Contractors must check the solicitation and/or contract for this clause. For details and most recent information, see http://www.acq.osd.mil/log/sci/ait.html for the current DoD Suppliers' Passive RFID Information Guide and Supplier Implementation Plan. If the item has Unique Item Identifier (UII) markings then the concatenated UII needs to be 2D bar coded and applied on the unit package, intermediate and exterior containers, and the palletized unit load.

D. Heat Treatment and Marking of Wood Packaging Materials: All non-manufactured wood used in packaging shall be heat treated to a core temperature of 56 degrees Celsius for a minimum of 30 minutes. The box/pallet manufacturer and the manufacturer of wood used as inner packaging shall be affiliated with an inspection agency accredited by the board of review of the American Lumber Standard Committee. The box/pallet manufacturer and the manufacturer of wood used as inner packaging shall ensure tractability to the original source of heat treatment. Each box/pallet shall be marked to show the conformance to the International Plant Protection Convention Standard. Boxes /pallets and any wood used as inner packaging made of non-manufactured wood shall be heat-treated. The quality mark shall be placed on both ends of the outer packaging, between the end cleats or end battens; on two sides of the pallet. Foreign manufacturers shall have the heat treatment of non-manufactured wood products verified in accordance with their National Plant Protection Organization's compliance program. In addition, wood used as dunnage for blocking and bracing, to include ISO containers, shall be ordered with ALSC certified marking for dunnage or the markings may be applied locally at two foot intervals.

E. 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.

F. Hazardous Materials (as applicable):

F.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.)

F.2. Unless otherwise specified, packaging and marking for hazardous material shall comply with the requirements 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 AFMAN24-604/TM38-250/NAVSUPPUB 505/MCO P4030.19/DLAM

4145.3 (for military air shipments).

F.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.

F.4. When applicable, a Product Safety Data Sheet (SDS) 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.

SUPPLEMENTAL INSTRUCTIONS: -PLACE A RED X AND THE WORDS "SHORT BOX" ON

THE FRONT OF ANY BOX THAT HAS A SHORT QUANTITY, THEN PLACE THAT BOX/BOXES

WITH THE MARKINGS SHOWING ON THE TOP FRONT OF THE PALLET LOAD.

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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

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 0001:

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.

E.3 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:

- VL II for major characteristics; and

- VL I for minor characteristics.

b. MIL-STD HDBK-1916 provides guidance on the use of MIL-STD 1916. This handbook is not contractually binding.

E.4 REWORK AND REPAIR OF NONCONFORMING MATERIAL

a. Rework and Repair are defined as follows:

(1) Rework - The reprocessing of nonconforming material to make it conform completely to the drawings, specifications or contract requirements.

(2) Repair - The reprocessing of nonconforming material in accordance with approved written procedures and operations to reduce, but not completely eliminate, the nonconformance. The purpose of repair is to bring nonconforming material into a usable condition. Repair is distinguished from rework in that the item after repair still does not completely conform to all of the applicable drawings, specifications or contract requirements.

b. Rework procedures along with the associated inspection procedures shall be documented by the Contractor and submitted to the Government Quality Assurance Representative (QAR) for review prior to implementation. Rework procedures are subject to the QAR's disapproval.

c. Repair procedures shall be documented by the Contractor and submitted on a Request for V ariance, DD Form 1694, to the Contracting Officer for review and written approval prior to implementation.

d. Whenever the Contractor submits a repair or rework procedure for Government review, the submission shall also include a description of the…