Solicitation - W912CH26QA041 Lower Receiver Marking.pdf

REQUEST FOR QUOTATION

(THIS IS NOT AN ORDER)

THIS RFQ IS IS NOT A SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE

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9. DESTINATION

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7. DELIVERY

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IMPORTANT: This is a request for information and quotations furnished are not offers. If you are unable to quote, please so indicate on this form and return it to the address in Block 5a. This request does not commit the Government to pay any costs incurred in the preparation of the submission of this quotation or to contract for supplies or service. Supplies are of domestic origin unless otherwise indicated by quoter. Any representations and/or certifications attached to this Request for Quotation must be completed by the quoter.

11. SCHEDULE (Include applicable Federal, State and local taxes)

ITEM NO.

(a)

SUPPLIES/ SERVICES

(b)

QUANTITY

(c)

UNIT

(d)

UNIT PRICE

(e)

AMOUNT

(f)

12. DISCOUNT FOR PROMPT PAYMENT

a. 10 CALENDAR DAYS (%) b. 20 CALENDAR DAYS (%) c. 30 CALENDAR DAYS (%) d. CALENDAR DAYS

NUMBER PERCENTAGE

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Section A - Solicitation/Contract Form

Lower Marking ReceiverInstrument Name:

Product Service Code : 1005

A.1 DESCRIPTION OF THE ACTION

A.1.1 This solicitation is intended to result in the award of a single Five-Year, Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ), Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract for the M4A1 Lower Marking Receiver, NSN: 1005-01-581-7049, P/N: 12972652.

A.1.2 This solicitation is a 100% set aside for small businesses in accordance with (IAW) Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.219-6.

A.1.3 There is a Technical Data Package (TDP) associated with this procurement. The TDP distribution code is "D" which limits access to U.S. Government agencies and its contractors.

Please refer to Section C.1 for additional information.

A.1.4 Offerors shall follow Section L for Instructions, Conditions, and Notices to Offerors for proposal submission and Section M for Evaluation Factors.

A.2 SOLICITATION STRUCTURE

A.2.1 The Government will utilize North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 332994 (Small Arms, Ordnance, and Ordnance Accessories Manufacturing) for this procurement.

[This NAICS code will also be assigned to any subsequently awarded delivery orders for the resulting contract.]

A.2.2 Failure to register in the System for Award Management (SAM) for the corresponding NAICS code identified in paragraph A.2.1 prior to submitting a proposal for this solicitation may preclude an award made to your company. Offerors should be award of how U.S. Small Business (SB) concerns are defined in FAR Part 19, Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) part 219, and 13 CFR 121 Small Business Size Regulations. Offerors are advised to review 13 CFR 121.103 How does SBA determine affiliation, if applicable to this solicitation.

A.2.3 All proposals received in response to this solicitation shall remain valid for a minimum of 120 calendar days.

A.3 ELECTRONIC CONTRACTING

A.3.1 All Army Contracting Command Detroit Arsenal solicitations will be publicized on the System for Award Management website (https://www.sam.gov). Any additional attachments, including Technical Data Packages (TDPs) when available electronically, will be separate attachments or links embedded in the solicitation.

W912CH26QA041

A.3.2 Any award issued as a result of this solicitation will be distributed electronically. In the event of a FOIA request for a copy of any award issued as a result of this solicitation, 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 Governments 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 an Offeror objects to such release in the base contract or contract modifications, the Offeror must notify the contracting officer in writing prior to the closing date identified in this solicitation and include the rationale for the objection consistent with the provisions of FOIA. A release determination will be made based on rationale given.

A.3.3 Interested offerors shall submit a proposal via email to the Contract Specialist mark.d.hilson.

civ@army.mil and cc the corresponding Contracting Officer elizabeth.l.levinewelhouse.civ@army.

mil with the subject header: Proposal Submission W912CH-26-Q-A041 (company name). Once a proposal is received, the Contract Specialist/Contracting Officer will reply with the respective Offeror stating receipt of proposal submission.

A.3.4 Please pay close attention to the Issued By block location on the cover page of the solicitation for 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 FAR 15.208(a), offerors are responsible for submitting proposals, and any revisions, and modifications, to be received by the Government office designated in the solicitation by the time specified.

A.3.5 Note: There is no "expected" or "target" length of time for proposal submission; size and content may be factors, therefore offerors are strongly cautioned when submitting proposals to allow adequate time for submission.

A.3.6 Solicitations may remain posted on www.SAM.gov after the solicitation closing date.

A.3.7 Questions pertaining to this solicitation should be directed to the Contract Specialist identified on the cover page of this solicitation. All questions regarding the requirements of this solicitation and applicable attachments must be submitted by September, 1 2026, 12:00 PM EST to mark.d.hilson.civ@army.mil and backup contract specialist ryan.d.nawrocki.civ@army.mil. The Government will review all questions received, but is not obligated to answer questions submitted after the date noted above prior to the solicitation close date. For technical assistance in doing business with the Government, and doing business electronically, please visit the Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) website at http://www.aptac-us.org/ to locate a regional center.

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

A.5.1 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.

A.5.2 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.

A.5.3 Upon completion of the purposes for which Government Technical Data has been provided, the offeror, and all subcontractors, vendors, and sub-vendors of the offeror, are required to destroy all documents, including all reproductions, duplications, or copies thereof as may have been further distributed.

A.5.4 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 ORDERING PERIODS

There will be five-one-year ordering periods beginning the date of contract award. See Section B for more details.

A.7 DELIVERY ORDERS

Future delivery orders will be placed IAW FAR clause 52.216-18 Ordering, 52.216-19 Order Limitations and FAR clause 52.216-21 Requirements, 52.216-22 Indefinite Quantity.

A.8 MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM QUANTITY

A.8.1 In accordance with FAR 16.504(a)(4)(ii), the minimum quantity of supplies the Government will acquire under the contract is 726 Each (EA). The Government will satisfy this minimum quantity requirement by issuing the first delivery order for at least the stated minimum at the time of contract award.

A.8.2 The Government is NOT obligated to purchase any additional requirements beyond the minimum guaranteed quantity.

A.8.3 The maximum quantity of supplies the Government can acquire under this IDIQ contract is

21,638 EA.

A.9 ARMY CONTRACTING COMMAND DETROIT ARSENAL OMBUSPERSON

A.9.1 Information regarding the Ombudsperson for this contract is located at the following website:

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

A.10 ALL OR NONE

A.10.1 Offers in response to this solicitation must be submitted for the total quantity of the items identified in the solicitation.

A.10.1.1 ONLY ONE AWARD WILL BE MADE AS A RESULT OF THIS SOLICITATION.

A.10.1.2 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

SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS:

IN THE FOUR DIGIT ITEM NUMBERS

(CLINS) THAT FOLLOW, THE NUMBERING SYSTEM

THAT IS USED IS AS FOLLOW:

THE FIRST THREE DIGITS SIGNIFY ITEM AND

THE FOURTH (LAST) DIGIT SIGNIFIES THE

APPLICABLE ORDERING YEAR, i.e., CLIN 0011

IS FOR THE FIRST ITEM - FIRST ORDERING

YEAR, CLIN 0012 IS FOR THE FIRST ITEM -

SECOND ORDERING YEAR, CLIN 0013 IS FOR THE

FIRST ITEM - THIRD ORDERING YEAR, CLIN

0014 IS FOR THE FIRST ITEM - FOURTH

ORDERING YEAR, CLIN 0015 IS FOR THE FIRST

ITEM - FIFTH ORDERING YEAR, ETC.

THE FOLLOWING DEFINITIONS APPLY TO THE

ENTIRE SOLICITATION AND RESULTING CONTRACT:

FIRST ORDERING YEAR OF THE CONTRACT IS THE DATE

OF AWARD PLUS 364 DAYS.

SECOND ORDERING YEAR OF THE CONTRACT IS 365 DAYS

THROUGH 729 DAYS AFTER CONTRACT AWARD.

THIRD ORDERING YEAR OF THE CONTRACT IS 730 DAYS

THROUGH 1,094 DAYS AFTER CONTRACT AWARD.

FOURTH ORDERING YEAR OF THE CONTRACT IS 1,095 DAYS

THROUGH 1,459 DAYS AFTER CONTRACT AWARD.

FIFTH ORDERING YEAR OF THE CONTRACT IS 1,460 DAYS

THROUGH 1,824 DAYS AFTER CONTRACT AWARD.

PLEASE NOTE:

1) The quantities identified in this contract are estimated only and not a representation that conditions affecting the Government needs will be stable.

2) 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

0001 First Article Test - Contractor Testing

Product Service Code: R499

Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

1 Lot

0011 Model M4A1 Lower Marking Receiver

National Stock Number:

1005015817049

Product Service Code: 1005

Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

5,694 Each

0012 Model M4A1 Lower Marking Receiver

National Stock Number:

1005015817049

Product Service Code: 1005

Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

2,904 Each

0013 Model M4A1 Lower Marking Receiver

2,904 Each

National Stock Number:

1005015817049

Product Service Code: 1005

Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

0014 Model M4A1 Lower Marking Receiver

National Stock Number:

1005015817049

Product Service Code: 1005

Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

2,904 Each

0015 Model M4A1 Lower Marking Receiver

National Stock Number:

1005015817049

Product Service Code: 1005

Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

2,904 Each

9000 See Exhibits A

The below Exhibit Line Item Numbers (ELINS) are associated with the Data Item Numbers on the Contract Data Requirments List (CDRL) (DD Form 1423 listed in Section J.

A001 Engineering Change Proposal

(ECP)

Product Service Code: R499

Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

1 Lot

A002 Request for Variance (RFV)

Product Service Code: R499

Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

1 Lot

A003 Notice of Revision (NOR)

Product Service Code: R499

Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

1 Lot

A004 Test Procedure - Heavy Phosphate Coating

Product Service Code: R499

Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

1 Lot

A005 Acceptance Inspection Equipment (AIE) Report

Product Service Code: R499

Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

1 Lot

A006 First Article Test Report (FATR) 1 Lot

Product Service Code: R499

Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

Section C - Description/Specifications/Statement of Work

C.1 TECHNICAL DATA PACKAGE INFORMATION The following "X" 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-Q-A041

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.

(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 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 HYPERLINK "https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/J3LogisticOperations/FIC/JCP /J3_DDForm2345Instructions(Oct2022)_221005.pdf?ver=dLEK75KpKWR fj3e5wMI8BQ%3d%3d".

(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 accomplishedby:shredding, pulping, burning, or melting any physical copies of the TDP and/or deletion or removal of downloaded TDP files from computer drives and electronic devices, and any copies of those files.

e. If technical data is otherwise restricted, select "Request Explicit Access." This will generate an email to the Contract Specialist and Contracting Officer at Army Contract Command - Detroit Arsenal (DTA) with all the information needed to grant contractor access to restricted documents.

SAM will automatically generate an email stating when the requesting contractor has permission to view or download TDP items.

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 individualsubmit 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 solicitation requires both to gain access to view the TDP.

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

(a) The contractor is subject to, 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.

(b) 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) 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 Per AR 530-1, Operations Security, new contractor employees must complete Level I OPSEC training within 30 calendar days of reporting for duty. All contractor employees must complete annual OPSEC awareness training. OPSEC awareness training is available at: https://securityawareness.dcsa.mil/opsec/index.htm. 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.4 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 38112 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.5 CONFIGURATION MANAGEMENT DOCUMENTATION

C.5.1 The Configuration Change Management section of SAE EIA-649-1 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), and the General Note in paragraph 3.3.2.4(1) which reads as Generally, Minor RFVs address product changes that are temporary and do not impact the baseline.

C.5.2 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.5.3 Value Engineering Change Proposals (VECPs) for cost saving improvements to the Technical Data Package (TDP) should not be processed per SAE EIA-649-1 and should be referred to FAR Part 48 Value Engineering.

C.5.4 All Engineering Change Proposals (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.5.5 For ECPs, RFVs, Notices of Revision (NORs) or Specification Change Notices (SCNs), the Contractor must submit the applicable documentation listed in sub-paragraphs e (i) through e (iv) to the Administrative Contracting Officer (ACO), with an information copy to the Procuring Contracting Officer (PCO). Failure to submit a complete legible package may result in return of the ECP/RFV/SCN/NOR without processing.

C.5.5.1 Documentation or use of DD Form 1692 (current revision) and delivery of data per DI- SESS-80639 is detailed in paragraph 3.3.1 of EIA-649-1 for ECPs.

C.5.5.2 Documentation or use of DD Form 1694 (current revision) and delivery of data per DI- SESS-80640 is detailed in paragraph 3.3.2 of EIA-649-1 for RFVs.

C.5.5.3 Documentation or use of DD Form 169 (current revision) and delivery of data per DI-SESS- 80642 is detailed in paragraph 3.3.4 of EIA-649-1 for NORs.

C.5.5.4 Documentation and delivery of data per DI-SESS-80643 is detailed in Paragraph 3.3.3 of EIA-649-1 for SCNs.

C.5.6 Questions regarding the status of previously submitted ECP or RFV should be directed to the PCO. Incorporation of an approved RFV and/or ECP will require a contract modification execution.

C.5.7 The submission of an ECP/RFV/SCN/NOR does not affect the required delivery date of the contract. If a delivery date change is needed, a contract modification is required.

C.6 HEAVY PHOSPHATE COATING REQUIREMENT

The following requirements regarding heavy phosphate coatings are applicable to this solicitation in accordance with CDRL A004: Test Procedure - Heavy Phosphate Coating and any resultant contract in addition to those requirements set forth in specification MIL-DTL-16232.

C.6.1 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.6.2 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.6.3 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.6.4 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.6.5 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 .

C.6.6 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.6.7 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.6.8 Air cure dry film lubricant shall be air dried at room temperature for 24 hours minimum.

C.6.9 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.6.10 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.6.11 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.6.12 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 . 7 CONTRACT DATA REQUIREMENTS LIST

The contractor shall prepare the following deliverable reports in accordance with Exhibit A, Contract Data Requirements List:

A001: Engineering Change Proposal (ECP)

A002: Request for Variance (RFV)

A003: Notice of Revision (NOR)

A004: Test Procedure - Heavy Phosphate Coating

A005 - Acceptable inspection Equipment (AIE) Report

A006 - First Article Test Report (FATR)

Refer to Exhibit A included within this solicitation and resulting contract for specific requirements for each report.

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Section D - Packaging and Marking

D.1. PACKAGING REQUIREMENTS (SPECIAL PACKAGING INSTRUCTIONS)

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

(1) LEVEL OF PRESERVATION: Military

(2) LEVEL OF PACKING: B

(3) QUANTITY PER UNIT PACKAGE: 001

(4) SPECIAL PACKAGING INSTRUCTION NUMBER: 12972652

(a) REVISION: -

(b) DATE OF REVISION 19 MAR 2024

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

C. Marking: In addition to any special markings called out on the SPI;

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):

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

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

P4030.19/DLAM 4145.3 (for military air shipments).

3. If the shipment originates from outside the continental United States, the shipment shall be prepared in accordance with the United Nations Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods in a manner acceptable to the Competent Authority of the nation of origin and in accordance with regulations of all applicable carriers.

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: N/A

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Section E - Inspection and Acceptance

E.1 INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE POINTS: ORIGIN

E.1.1 The Government's inspection of the supplies offered under this contract/purchase order shall take place at ORIGIN. Offeror must specify below the exact name, address, and CAGE of the facility, or subcontractor's facility, where supplies to be furnished under this contract/purchase order will be available for inspection/acceptance.

INSPECTION POINT: ORIGIN

a. NAME:

b. CAGE:

c. ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP:

ACCEPTANCE POINT: ORIGIN

a. NAME:

b. CAGE:

c. ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP:

E.1.1.2 FIRST ARTICLE TEST REPORT (FATR) ACCEPTANCE: DESTINATION

The Government's acceptance of the First Article Test Report (if required) offered under this order shall take place at DESTINATION.

E.2 REWORK AND REPAIR OF NONCONFORMING MATERIAL

E.2.1 Rework and Repair are defined as follows:

E.2.1.1 Rework - The reprocessing of nonconforming material to make it conform completely to the drawings, specifications or contract requirements.

E.2.1.2 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.

E.2.3 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.

E.2.4 Repair procedures shall be documented by the Contractor and submitted on a Request for Variance, DD Form 1694, to the Contracting Officer for review and written approval prior to implementation.

E.2.5 Whenever the Contractor submits a repair or rework procedure for Government review, the submission shall also include a description of the cause for the nonconformances and a description of the action taken or to be taken to prevent recurrence.

E.2.6 The rework or repair procedure shall also contain a provision for re-inspection which will take precedence over the Technical Data Package requirements and shall in addition, provide the Government assurance that the reworked or repaired items have met reprocessing requirements.

E.3 ACCEPTANCE INSPECTION EQUIPMENT (AIE)

E.3.1 The contractor shall use a calibration system with traceability to a national or international standard for the AIE used on this contract.

E.3.2 The contractor shall provide all AIE in accordance with CDRL A005: Acceptance Inspection Equipment (except for any AIE listed as available in Section H or Appendix I) necessary to assure conformance of material to the contract requirements.

E.3.3 AIE shall be available for use on the First Article (FA) submission, if FA is required, or prior to use for acceptance of production material on this contract.

E.3.4 Contractor furnished AIE shall be made (i) to the AIE designs specified in Section C, or (ii) to any other design provided the contractor's proposed AIE design is approved by the Government.

Contractor's proposed AIE design for inspection of characteristics listed as "Critical, Special or Major" shall be submitted to the Government for review and approval as directed on the Contract Data Requirements List, DD Form 1423. Government approval of AIE design shall not be considered to modify the contract requirements.

E.3.5 When the contractor submits its proposed AIE on commercial off the shelf equipment, the contractor shall include the manufacturer's name and model number, and sufficient information to show capability of the proposed AIE to perform the inspection required. When submitting proposed AIE design documentation on commercial computer controlled test and measuring equipment include information on (1) test program listing (2) flowcharts showing accept and reject limits and computer generated test stimuli (3) calibration program listing (4) sample of the printout of an actual test and calibration (5) test plan to verify accuracy of inspection and correctness of accept or reject decision (6) identification of the equipment by model name and number.

E.3.6 Resubmission of the contractor's proposed AIE design for Government approval on a follow on Government contract is not required, provided the inspection characteristic parameters specified in the technical data package and the previously Government approved AIE designs have not changed. In this situation, the contractor shall provide written correspondence in the place of the AIE designs that indicates the prior Government approval and states that no changes have occurred.

E.3.7 The Government reserves the right to disapprove, at any time during the performance of this contract, any AIE that is not accomplishing its intended use in verifying an inspection or test characteristic. E.4.8 If the contractor changes the design after the initial approval, the modified design must be submitted for approval prior to use.

E.4 FIRST ARTICLE TEST (CONTRACTOR TESTING)

E.4.1 The first article shall be examined and tested in accordance with contract requirements CDRL A006: First Article Test Report (FATR), the item specification(s), Quality Assurance Provisions (QAPs) and all drawings listed in the Technical Data Package.

E.4.2 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. 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:

E.4.2.1 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.

E.4.2.2 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.

E.4.2.3 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.

E.4.2.4 Life cycle 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.

E.4.2.5 Onetime 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.

E.4.3 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.4.4 A First Article Test Report shall be compiled by the contractor documenting the results of all inspections and tests (including supplier's and vendor's inspection records and certifications, when applicable). The First Article Test Report shall include actual inspection and test results to include all measurements, recorded test data, and certifications (if applicable) keyed to each drawing, specification and QAP requirement and identified by each individual QAP characteristic, drawing /specification characteristic and unlisted characteristic. Evidence of the QAR's verification will be provided. One copy of the First Article Test Report will be copy furnished to USARMY RIA CCDC AC Mailbox RDAR-QEP: usarmy.ria.devcom-ac.mbx.rdar-qep@army.mil.

E.4.5 Notwithstanding the provisions for waiver of first article, an additional first article sample or portion thereof, may be ordered by the Contracting Officer in writing when (i) a major change is made to the technical data, (ii) whenever there is a lapse in production for a period in excess of 90 days, or (iii) whenever a change occurs in place of performance, manufacturing process, material used, drawing, specification or source of supply. When conditions (i), (ii), or (iii) above occurs, the Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer so that a determination can be made concerning the need for the additional first article sample or portion thereof, and instructions provided concerning the submission, inspection, and notification of results. Costs of the additional first article testing resulting from any of the causes listed herein that were instituted by the contractor and not due to changes directed by the Government shall be borne by the Contractor.

E.5 NOTICE REGARDING FIRST ARTICLE TEST SAMPLE

E.5.1 The approved first article items, as described elsewhere in this contract, consist of a quantity of 5 that will be consumed or destroyed in testing. Any items consumed or destroyed in testing shall not be delivered as part of the contractually required quantity as set forth in the schedule. The cost of any items that are consumed or destroyed shall be included in the overall offer or contract price. A quantity of 5 that successfully passes all specified tests, less the destructive tests, if any, 5 serve as a manufacturing standard for the remainder of the contract.

E.5.2 A manufacturing standard is an item, which conforms to all technical performance requirements. A manufacturing standard will serve as 1) an aid in identifying configuration changes not controlled by the contractual design. 2) an aid in identifying any process changes, or 3) the approved workmanship sample, when required, unless alternate samples are submitted for specific characteristics by the Contractor and approved by the Government.

E.5.3 The manufacturing standard will only be used to supplement contractual acceptance /rejection criteria for those process characteristics that require approved workmanship samples.

For other characteristics, if configuration or process changes are identified in production units, the contractor will notify the contracting officer for disposition. Manufacturing items that serve as a manufacturing standard may be delivered as part of the contractual quantity with the last shipment made under this contract provided it meets all contractual requirements existing at time of delivery.

E.6 INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE (FIRST ARTICLE APPROVAL)

E.6.1 In addition to inspection requirements specified in applicable drawings and/or specifications, the following provisions shall apply to this contract:

E.6.1.1 FIRST ARTICLE APPROVAL-CONTRACTOR TESTING: First Article Approval-Contractor Testing shall be performed in accordance with FAR 52.209-3

E.6.1.2 The First Article Test Report (FATR) shall be compiled by the contractor to the contractor's own format. The FATR shall document the results of all inspections and tests (including supplier's and vendor's inspection records and certifications, when applicable). The FATR shall include actual inspections and test results to include all measurements, recorded test data, and certifications (if applicable) keyed to each drawing, specification and Quality Assurance Provision (QAP) requirement and identified by each individual QAP characteristic, drawing/specification characteristic and unlisted characteristic. The FATR shall contain sufficient narrative content, technical data, illustrations or photographic evidence, and an objective determination by the contractor to allow the designated Government representative to determine that the First Article Test was successfully completed.

E.7 SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS TO FIRST ARTICLE APPROVAL (CONTRACTOR

TESTING)

E.7.1 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.7.2 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. 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.

E.7.3 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:

E.7.3.1 Inspections and tests contained in material specifications provided that the required inspection and tests have been performed within the last year and the results are submitted with the Certificates of Conformance are submitted with the First Article Test Report.

E.7.3.2 Inspections and tests for Military Standard (MS) components and parts provided that inspection and tests have been performed previously and…