Solicitation - W912CH26BA017.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

Elevating Mechanism Assembly (NSN: 1010-01-151-6227)Instrument Name:

Product Service Code : 1010

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) Requirements-type contract for the Elevating Mechanism Assembly, National Stock Number (NSN): 1010-01-151-6227, Part Number: 5830128. 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 bears no responsibility to issue an initial minimum order upon base contract award. 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) 52.216-21: Requirements 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 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 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): Blocks 13 through 18;

(2) SECTION B: The unit prices and dollar amounts requested for CLINs 0011, 0021, 0022, 0023, 0024, and 0025;

(3) SECTION E.5: INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE POINTS: ORIGIN

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

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

W912CH26BA017

(6) SECTION K: RFO 52.214-16 - Minimum Bid Acceptance Period;

(7) SECTION K: RFO 52.219-2 - Equal Low Bids (Feb 2026) (Deviation 2026-O0038);

(8) SECTION K: RFO 52.229-11 - Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements-Notice and Representation. (Deviation 2026-O0038);

(9) SECTION K: 252.204-7017 - Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation.

(10) SECTION K: 52.219-28 - Postaward Small Business Program Rerepresentation. (Deviation 2026-O0038); and

(11) SECTION K: RFO 52.225-18 - Place of Manufacture

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.4. 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 October 13, 2026 at 1300 p.m.

local time (Warren, MI). Due to security protocols at the Detroit Arsenal, bid opening will be held virtually. Bidder attendance at this event is not required. The Government will provide a Microsoft Teams link, teleconference number, and passcode prior to bid opening. Please contact the following personnel via email, October 9, 2026 at 1200 p.m. local time (Warren, MI), to receive this information:

Kaley Weeden

CONTRACT SPECIALIST, ARMY CONTRACTING COMMAND - DETROIT ARSENAL

EMAIL: kaley.h.weeden.civ@army.mil

-and-

Richard Hall

CONTRACT SPECIALIST, ARMY CONTRACTING COMMAND - DETROIT ARSENAL

EMAIL: richard.g.hall64.civ@army.mil

A.2. IFB STRUCTURE

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

IFB.

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

(c) Delivery Orders. Future delivery orders will be awarded pursuant to RFO 52.216-18: Ordering, RFO 52.216-19: Order Limitations, RFO 52.216-21: Requirements, and Section B of this IFB.

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-A017 (Contractor Name)" to the following personnel:

Kaley Weeden

CONTRACT SPECIALIST, ARMY CONTRACTING COMMAND - DETROIT ARSENAL

EMAIL: kaley.h.weeden.civ@army.mil

-and-

Richard Hall

CONTRACT SPECIALIST, ARMY CONTRACTING COMMAND - DETROIT ARSENAL

EMAIL: richard.g.hall64.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 September 22, 2026 at 1300 local time (Warren, MI):

Kaley Weeden

CONTRACT SPECIALIST, ARMY CONTRACTING COMMAND - DETROIT ARSENAL

EMAIL: kaley.h.weeden.civ@army.mil

-and-

Richard Hall

CONTRACT SPECIALIST, ARMY CONTRACTING COMMAND - DETROIT ARSENAL

EMAIL: richard.g.hall64.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. 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.5. DISTRIBUTION AND DESTRUCTION OF EXPORT CONTROL TECHNICAL DATA

PACKAGE

This solicitation and resulting contract 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). This also applies to distribution of the TDP to all SUBCONTRACTORS at every level.

To be eligible to gain access to this export controlled TDP (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, an offeror may request the TDP in accordance with the solicitation's Section C Technical Data Package instructions.

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.

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.

A.6 ARMY CONTRACTING COMMAND DETROIT ARSENAL OMBUSPERSON

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.7. ALL OR NONE

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

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

OFFERS SUBMITTED FOR LESS THAN THE TOTAL QUANTITIES OF ALL THE ITEMS IN THIS

SOLICITATION WILL BE DEEMED NONRESPONSIVE.

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Section B - Supplies or Services & Prices or Costs

Additional Information/Notes

Note: The quantities identified in this solicitation and the resulting contract are estimates only and not a representation that conditions affecting the government's needs will be stable. 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.

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Item Supplies/Service Quanti ty

Unit Unit Price Amount

0011 First Article Test Report (FATR) for the Elevating Mechanism Assembly, NSN 1010-01-151-6227.

Prepared and submitted in accordance with the Quality Assurance Provisions (QAPs) and DD Form 1423, Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) Exhibit A, Data Item Description (DID) DI-

NDTI-80809B.

Product Service Code: H110

Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

1 Lot

Additional Descriptive Data:

All bidders shall identify a dollar amount for CLIN 0011, even when requesting a first article waiver in accordance with E.1. 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.

0021 3,106 Each

First Ordering Year Elevating Mechanism Assembly, NSN: 1010- 01-151-6227

NOTE: The requirements in DFARS 252.211-7003, Item Identification and Valuation, are applicable for this line item. The contractor shall provide DoD unique identification, or a DoD recognized unique identification equivalent.

National Stock Number: 1010-01- 151-6227

Product Service Code: 1010

Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

0022 Second Ordering Year Elevating Mechanism Assembly, NSN: 1010- 01-151-6227

NOTE: The requirements in DFARS 252.211-7003, Item Identification and Valuation, are applicable for this line item. The contractor shall provide DoD unique identification, or a DoD recognized unique identification equivalent.

National Stock Number: 1010-01- 151-6227

Product Service Code: 1010

Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

480 Each

0023 Third Ordering Year Elevating

01-151-6227

NOTE: The requirements in DFARS 252.211-7003, Item Identification and Valuation, are applicable for this line item. The contractor shall provide DoD unique identification, or a DoD recognized unique identification equivalent.

National Stock Number: 1010-01- 151-6227

Product Service Code: 1010

Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

480 Each

0024 Fourth Ordering Year Elevating Mechanism Assembly, NSN: 1010- 01-151-6227

NOTE: The requirements in DFARS 252.211-7003, Item Identification and Valuation, are applicable for this line item. The contractor shall provide DoD unique identification, or a DoD recognized unique identification equivalent.

National Stock Number: 1010-01- 151-6227

Product Service Code: 1010

Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

480 Each

0025 Fifth Ordering Year Elevating

01-151-6227

NOTE: The requirements in DFARS 252.211-7003, Item Identification and Valuation, are applicable for this line item. The contractor shall provide DoD unique identification, or a DoD recognized unique identification equivalent.

National Stock Number: 1010-01- 151-6227

Product Service Code: 1010

Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

480 Each

9000 Contract Data Requirements List

(CDRL) - A001 - A006

Product Service Code: H110

Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

1 Lot

Additional Descriptive Data:

A001 - ENGINEERING CHANGE PROPOSAL (ECP)

A002 - REQUEST FOR VARIANCE (RFV)

A003 - NOTICE OF REVISION (NOR)

A004 - ACCEPTANCE INSPECTION EQUIPMENT (AIE) REPORT

A005 - TEST PROCEDURE - HEAVY PHOSPHATE COATING

A006 - FIRST ARTICLE TEST REPORT (FATR)

NOTE: CDRLs A001 - A006 are Not Separately Priced (NSP)

Section C - Description/Specifications/Statement of Work

C.1. TECHNICAL DATA PACKAGE INFORMATION

C.1.1 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 resides within the System for Award Management (SAM) (https://SAM.gov) associated with this solicitation number:

W912CH-26-B-A017

To access the data through SAM:

a. Log on to the SAM web site: https://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.

C.1.1.1 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.1.1.2 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.

C.1.1.3 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.1.1.4 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.2 DRAWING LIMITATIONS

C.2.1 The drawings supplied with this contract are not shop or process drawings. The drawings are engineering design drawings, are adequate to permit manufacture, and:

C.2.1.1 depict the completed (item(s), and

C.2.1.2 serve as the basis for inspection of the completed item(s).

C.2.2 These drawings DO NOT cover intermediate drawings/specifications or steps in the manufacturing process. As a result, even if all the dimensions and tolerances specified in the engineering design drawing for each individual part are met, a cumulative unacceptable fit for the contract item could result.

C.2.3 The Contractor is responsible for producing the shop or process drawings needed to cover intermediate steps in the manufacturing process.

C.2.4 The Contractor agrees that he has obtained all specifications and drawings necessary to manufacture the items being solicited in accordance with the TDP including all incorporated specifications and drawings. The contractor is responsible for having all drawings and specifications. Delivery delays are not excusable where the contractor asserts that it did not have a specification or drawing and has failed to request, in writing, the specification from either the Contracting Officer or Contract Specialist prior to the solicitation closing date.

C.2.5 Failure to produce an end item with a cumulative fit that conforms to Government drawings, specifications or other supplemental manufacturing documentation, will result in the Contractor being responsible for correcting this condition at no additional cost to the Government and no delivery schedule extension.

C.3 ACQUISITION OF SOURCE-CONTROLLED PART NUMBER

Acquisition under this contract is restricted to:

C.3.1 The manufacturer's part number or numbers set forth in the Schedule or the Technical Data Package; and

C.3.2 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.4 HEAVY PHOSPHATE COATING REQUIREMENT

The following requirements regarding heavy phosphate coatings are applicable to this solicitation and any resultant contract in addition to those requirements set forth in specification MIL-DTL- 16232.

C.4.1 Paragraph 3.1 of MIL-DTL-16232 refers to "Preproduction Inspection." The procedure shall be submitted in accordance with the Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) contained in the contract. The contract number must be cited on all phosphate coating procedures submitted for review and approval. Procedures shall include product name and manufacturer of all chemicals /materials to be used. All processes, equipment, controls along with testing and test frequencies used for phosphating including application of supplemental finishes shall be described in detail.

C.4.2 Paragraph 3.2.5-c of MIL-DTL-16232 refers to the "Chromic acid rinse, (Classes 1, 2 and 3)." The final rinse shall be checked by a standard free and total acid titration along with a pH reading "prior to starting production and at least every 8 hours thereafter."

C.4.3 Paragraph 4.7.3 of MIL-DTL-16232 refers to "Weight per unit area of phosphate coatings."

The frequency for testing coating weight is "per lot, at least every 8 hours."

C.4.4 Paragraph 4.7.5 of MIL-DTL-16232 refers to "Accelerated corrosion resistance." Accelerated corrosion resistance shall be determined in accordance with 4.7.5.1. The frequency for testing accelerated corrosion resistance per ASTM B117 is "per lot, at least every 8 hours."

C.4.5 The "product name" along with the manufacturer of the supplemental dry film lubricant or CARC paint (primer/topcoat) shall be stated in the procedure and shall be traceable to the applicable Qualified Products List (QPL) or Qualified Products Database (QPD) at Assist Online.

QPD products may be obtained at the quick search site, type the specification number (i.e., 3150) in the second block and click the "Submit" button. Then click on the specification (i.e., MIL-PRF- 3150). In the next screen, click on the word "Qualification".

To obtain MIL Specs, MIL Standards, QPL and QPD products see .

To obtain MIL Specs, MIL Standards, QPD products see https://assist.dla.mil/online/start/.

C.4.6 A thickness range for the supplemental dry film lubricant or CARC paint (primer/topcoat) shall be stated in the procedure along with a frequency for testing. A daily frequency is required.

C.4.7 Heat cured dry film lubricant shall be air dried for 1.0 hour (until dry to touch) after dipping /spraying or flash dried at 155-175 degrees F for 10-30 minutes and then heat cured at a temperature of 375-425 degrees F for 55-65 minutes per paragraph 4.4.2.2 of MIL-PRF-46010.

C.4.8 Air cure dry film lubricant shall be air dried at room temperature for 24 hours minimum.

C.4.9 Adhesion testing shall be stated in the procedure for a supplemental coating of dry film lubricant per ASTM D2510 or CARC paint per ASTM D3359, method B along with the frequency for testing. A daily frequency is required.

C.4.10 Salt spray testing of parts with phosphate and supplemental dry film lubricant per ASTM B117 for 100 hours shall be stated in the procedure along with the frequency for testing. The frequency for testing is "per lot or weekly." Parts shall show no more than 3 rust spots per 3" x 6" area with none larger than 1.0mm in diameter. Salt spray testing of parts with phosphate and primer per ASTM B117 for 336 hours shall be included in the procedure for supplemental coatings of CARC paint along with a frequency for testing. The frequency for salt spray testing is "per lot or monthly." Parts shall show no visible rust exceeding rust grade no. 9 per ASTM D610, no more than 5 blisters per 4" x 6" area with none larger than 3/64 inch in diameter. Under film attack at the scribe shall not exceed 1/8 inch.

C.4.11 Topcoat color shall be visual/equipment checked against the specified chip no. of SAE AMS-STD-595 per paint batch. The procedure shall include the specified color chip number.

C.4.12 Cure of the paint shall be checked daily by solvent wipe per paragraph 4.2.3.2 of MIL-DTL- 53072. The manufacturer of the MEK solvent shall be stated in the procedure.

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

C.5.1 The contractor is subject to, at a minimum, the provisions of the current TACOM OPSEC Plan, or other approved U.S. Government OPSEC plan, per AR 530-1, Operations Security. This 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.

C.5.2 The contractor will receive a copy of the 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 TACOM G3/G2 or individual organizations supporting AT/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.usalearning.gov/opsec/index.htm. Within 10 days of completing the training, the Contractor shall provide certificates/proof of completion to the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR), if assigned to the contract, or the Procuring Contracting Officer (PCO).

C.7 Counterintelligence Awareness and Reporting (CIAR); formerly known as Threat Awareness Reporting Program (TARP):

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.

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:

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 381-12 13 June 2025 11

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

Professional and educational exchange programs with foreign governments.

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 CONFIGURATION MANAGEMENT DOCUMENTATION

C.8.1 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.8.2 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).

C.8.3 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.8.4 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.

C.8.5 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.

C.8.6 For ECPs, RFVs, or NORs, the Contractor must submit the documentation listed in sub-paragraphs C.5.5.1 through C.5.5.3. Failure to submit a complete legible package may result in return of the ECP/RFV/SCN/NOR without processing.

C.8.6.1 for ECPs, the Contractor shall prepare and deliver the ECP in accordance with (IAW)

CDRL A001.

C.8.6.2 for RFVs, the Contractor shall prepare and deliver the RFV IAW CDRL A002.

C.8.6.3 for NORs, the Contractor shall prepare and deliver the NOR IAW CDRL A003.

C.8.7 The Government's acceptance of the data deliverable required by CDRL/DD Form 1423 in C.

5.5.1 through C.5.5.3 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 Government's sole discretion. Incorporation of an approved RFV or ECP will require execution of a contract modification.

C.8.8 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).

C.8.9 The submission of an ECP/RFV/SCN/NOR does not affect the required delivery date of the contract.

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Requirements This action is for a five-year Firm-Fixed-Price Requirements-type contract for the Elevating

Mechanism Assembly, NSN 1010-01-151-6227. This procurement is a 100 percent Total Small Business Set-Aside conducted via Sealed Bidding under FAR Part 14. Award will be made to the responsible bidder whose responsive bid represents the lowest total evaluated price to the Government. Deliveries will be FOB Destination. First Article Testing is required unless waived.

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: B

D.1.1.3 QUANTITY PER UNIT PACKAGE: 001

D.1.1.4 SPECIAL PACKAGING INSTRUCTION NUMBER: AM5830128

D.1.1.4.1 REVISION: D

D.1.1.4.2 DATE OF REVISION: 24 JUN 2024

D.1.1.4.3 THE REQUIRED SPECIAL PACKAGING INSTRUCTION (SPI) IS AVAILABLE ON THE

WEB AT THE FOLLOWING URL: N/A

(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 SUPPLEMENTAL INSTRUCTIONS: N/A

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Section E - Inspection and Acceptance

E.1. PROVISION FOR WAIVER OF REQUIRED FIRST ARTICLE APPROVAL - SEALED

BIDDING

E.1.1 The Government reserves the right to waive the requirement entitled First Article Approval (RFO FAR 52.209-3), incorporated via Section I. Bidders interested in submitting a First Article Waiver Request shall adhere to the following:

E.1.1.1 Bidders must provide sufficient information for the Government to determine whether the First Article Waiver Request will be approved. If the Bidder intends to request a waiver, Attachment 0004: First Article Waiver Worksheet must be completed and submitted to the Government, along with any supporting documentation, as part of its bid. The worksheet is located in Section J of this IFB. The Bidder's request will not be considered if the worksheet and any supporting documentation are not submitted to the Government. The worksheet must be completed in its entirety. For those sections of the worksheet that do not apply, annotate with "N/A" (not applicable). To substantiate or clarify information provided by the Bidder, the Government may request additional information. Incomplete worksheets may result in the waiver request being denied.

E.1.1.2 Supporting Documentation. The First Article Waiver Request must be accompanied by documentation in support of the request. This documentation may include the following:

E.1.1.2.1 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;

E.1.1.2.2 A copy of a FATR for the same or a similar item as that solicited herein*;

E.1.1.2.3 A copy of an ACO or PCO letter approving a prior waiver request; and/or

E.1.1.2.4 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.

E.1.1.3 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.

E.1.1.4 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.

E.1.1.5 Partial First Article Waiver Requests will neither be reviewed nor accepted.

E.1.2 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.

E.1.3 Accelerated Delivery Schedule.

E.1.3.1 If the Government approves a Bidder's First Article Waiver Request, an accelerated delivery schedule pursuant to Section F.1. shall apply.

E.1.3.2 If a Bidder submits a First Article Waiver Request but takes exception to the accelerated delivery schedule, the waiver will be rejected. Consequently, any award to this Bidder will reflect either (i) the Government-required delivery schedule pursuant to Section F.1. or (ii) the Bidder-proposed delivery schedule in that narrative, if the Government accepts it.

E.1.4 Cost Considerations.

E.1.4.1 If the Government approves a Bidder's First Article Waiver Request, the proposed FAT price, as identified by the Bidder at Section B, CLIN 0011, will be deducted from the total award amount.

E.1.4.2 If the Government rejects a Bidder's First Article Waiver Request, and the Bidder failed to separately identify its FAT price at Section B, CLIN 0011, the Government will require the Bidder to perform on contract at such price whether or not the First Article requirement is waived, at no additional cost to the Government.

E.1.5 Additional First Article Testing.

E.1.5.1 Absent a First Article Waiver, the Government anticipates requiring First Article Approval only once over the course of the resulting contract, in conjunction with issuance of the first delivery order. However, the Government may require additional First Article Testing if the Awardee changes or moves the production facility at which the contract item is manufactured, or if it submits a significant configuration change in the form of an Engineering Change Proposal (ECP), Request for Variance (RFV), or similar, during or after performance of the first delivery order.

E.2 USE OF MIL-STD 1916

E.2.1 The Government will not accept lots whose samples submitted for acceptance contain non-conformances 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 III for major characteristics and VL II for minor characteristics.

E.2.2 MIL-STD HDBK-1916 provides guidance on the use of MIL-STD 1916. This handbook is not contractually binding.

E.3 SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS TO FIRST ARTICLE APPROVAL (CONTRACTOR

TESTING)

E.3.1 In accordance with the requirements under FAR clause 52.209-3, found in Section I of this document, the first article approval item(s) shall be examined and tested as required by the item specification(s), Quality Assurance Provisions (QAPs) and all drawings listed in the Technical Data Package.

E.3.2 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.