Solicitation - W912CH26QA074.pdf

DRAFT

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL

BUSINESS (WOSB)

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

1. REQUISITION NUMBER PAGE 1 OF

2. CONTRACT NUMBER 3. AWARD/EFFECTIVE

DATE

4. ORDER NUMBER 5. SOLICITATION NUMBER 6. SOLICITATION ISSUE

DATE

7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

a. NAME b. TELEPHONE NUMBER (No collect 8. OFFER DUE DATE/

LOCAL TIME

9. ISSUED BY

13b. RATING

14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

CODE

15. DELIVER TO 16. ADMINISTERED BY CODE

18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY CODE17a. CONTRACTOR/

OFFEROR

CODE

FACILITY

CODE

CODE

TELEPHONE NUMBER

17b. CHECK IF REMITTANCE IS DIFFERENT AND PUT SUCH ADDRESS IN

OFFER

18b. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN BLOCK 18a UNLESS BLOCK

BELOW IS CHECKED

REQUEST

FOR QUOTE

(RFQ)

INVITATION

FOR BID

(IFB)

REQUEST

FOR

PROPOSAL

(RFP)

SEE ADDENDUM

19.

ITEM NUMBER

20.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

21.

QUANTITY

22.

UNIT

23.

UNIT PRICE

24.

AMOUNT

(Use Reverse and/or Attach Additional Sheets as Necessary)

25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA 26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For Government Use Only)

28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN

COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH

AND DELIVER ALL ITEMS SET FORTH OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND

ON ANY ADDITIONAL SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS

SPECIFIED

29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REFERENCE OFFER

DATED . . YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION

(BLOCK 5), INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE

SET FORTH HEREIN, IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

30a. SIGNATURE OF OFFEROR/CONTRACTOR

30b. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print) 30c. DATE SIGNED

31a. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER)

31b. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print) 31c. DATE SIGNED

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 11/2021)

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

10. THIS ACQUISITION IS UNRESTRICTED OR

NORTH AMERICAN

INDUSTRY CLASSIFICATION

STANDARD (NAICS):

SIZE STANDARD:

13a. THIS CONTRACT IS A

RATED ORDER UNDER

THE DEFENSE PRIORITIES

AND ALLOCATIONS

SYSTEM - DPAS (15 CFR 700)

SET ASIDE: % FOR:

11. DELIVERY FOR FREE ON

BOARD (FOB) DESTINATION

UNLESS BLOCK IS MARKED

SEE SCHEDULE

12. DISCOUNT TERMS

ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED

ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED

27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE (FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION) FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3

AND 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED. ADDENDA

27b. CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-5 IS ATTACHED. ADDENDA

8(A)

ECONOMICALLY

DISADVANTAGED

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL

BUSINESS (EDWOSB)

SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS

(SDVOSB)

HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

SMALL BUSINESS

NOTE: OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12, 17, 23, 24, AND 30.

calls)

Created On:

06 Oct 2026, 05:43 AM Central Daylight Time

Section A - Solicitation/Contract Form

Repair Kit, TentageInstrument Name:

Product Service Code : 8340

Administrative Summary

1. This request for quotation (RFQ) will result in a firm fixed price (FFP) purchase order for the supply identified below:

REQUIREMENT

NOUN: Repair Kit, Tentage

NSN: 834-00-1670-9908

PART NO.: 5-19-14753-001

PRODUCTION QUANTITY: 1,093 EA

UNIT OF ISSUE: Each (EA)

SURVEILLANCE CRITICALITY DESIGNATOR: B

2. This solicitation is a small total business set-aside in accordance (IAW) FAR 19.502-2.

3. There is a Technical Data Package (TDP) associated with this procurement. The TDP is distribution code "D", which limits access to

U.S. Government agencies and its contractors.

4. Military preservation, packing, and marking are required and shall be accomplished in accordance with Section D, all applicable requirements of MIL-STD-2073-1, and the Special Packaging Instruction (SPI).

5. All shipments shall be free on board (FOB) destination to the following address:

XU W0L7 BLUE GRASS ARMY DEPOT

XU GEN SUP STORAGE PT CRP WHSE 211

431 BATTLEFIELD MEMORIAL HIGHWAY

RICHMOND, KY, 40475-5070

W912CH26QA074

DoDAAC: W22PVJ

NOTE: The Procuring Contracting Officer (PCO) has authorized the contractor to ship early when at no additional cost to the Government.

6. Please acknowledge all amendments to this RFQ in the space provided under Section A.

7. This RFQ contains provisions/clauses that require you, the offeror, to complete fill-ins and/or representations.

Please review and complete all such items. Otherwise, your offer may be determined ineligible for award.

8. To be considered for award: Please return one signed copy of your offer, in accordance with Section A, by the date and time indicated in the associated SAM.gov posting. All offers submitted in response to this RFQ shall be valid for a minimum of ninety (90) calendar days following the offer due date.

9. All questions regarding this RFQ shall be directed in writing to both contract specialists listed below:

Eboni Albert

CONTRACT SPECIALIST, ARMY CONTRACTING COMMAND - DETROIT ARSENAL

E-MAIL: eboni.q.albert.civ@army.mil

Jonice Green

CONTRACT SPECIALIST, ARMY CONTRACTING COMMAND - DETROIT ARSENAL

E-MAIL: jonice.d.green.civ@army.mil

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A.1 Electronic Contracting

(a) All Army Contracting Command Detroit Arsenal solicitations will be publicized on the System for Award Management website (https://www. SAM.gov). When available electronically, Technical Data Packages (TDPs) will be provided to the contractor either as separate attachments that will be made available within SAM.gov or as links within the PIEE Solicitation Module.

(b) Please pay close attention to the 'Issued By' block location on the cover page of the solicitation closing date/time.

The solicitation closing date/time is based on the local time of the location of the 'Issued By' office. In accordance with RFO FAR 15.107, offerors are responsible for submitting any proposal, modification or revision/amendment, so as to be received by the Government office designated in the solicitation by the date/time specified.

W912CH26QA074

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(c) It is the responsibility of the offeror to ensure any proposal, modification, or revision/amendment is received by the date and time specified on the cover page of this solicitation. In accordance with RFO FAR 15.107(b), if any proposal, modification, or revision/amendment was not received at the initial point of entry to the Government infrastructure by the exact date and time specified on the cover page of this solicitation, it will be determined late and will be handled in accordance with FAR 52.215-1 or FAR 52.212-1 (whichever is applicable to this solicitation). Proposal, modification, or revision/amendment is defined to mean ALL volumes or parts required in the solicitation and included in the electronic submission.

Note: Any proposal, modification, or revision/amendment size and content may impact the time it takes for submission. Therefore, offerors are strongly cautioned that adequate time should be allowed when submitting any proposal, modification, or revision/amendment.

(d) Solicitations may remain posted on www.SAM.gov after the solicitation closing date. If the response deadline has passed for the solicitation, offerors will no longer be able to submit electronic responses.

(e) Any award issued as a result of this solicitation will be distributed electronically. In the event of a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) (5 USC (S) 552) 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. In addition, in accordance with Executive Order 12600 (June 23, 1987), please be advised it is the Government's intention to also release the unit price(s) in response to any request under FOIA. Unit price is defined as the contract price per unit, or item purchased as it appears in Section B of the contract. Unit price does NOT refer to, nor does it include Cost or Pricing data or information. If an offeror objects to the release of the unit price(s) in the contract or contract modifications in the event of a FOIA request, 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 in accordance with FOIA based on the rationale provided.

(f) Questions pertaining to this solicitation should be directed to the Contract Specialist identified on the cover page of this solicitation. For technical assistance in doing business with the Government, and doing business electronically, please visit the APEX (formerly Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC)) website at http://www.miapex.org/ to locate a regional center.

A.2 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF AMENDMENTS

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

Amendment Number: Date:

https://www.sam.gov/

A.3 ARMY CONTRACTING COMMAND - DETROIT ARSENAL (DTA) OMBUDSPERSON

Information regarding the Ombudsperson for this contract is located at the following website: https://tacom.army.mil /ombudsman (Best viewed using Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge).

A.4 DISTRIBUTION AND DESTRUCTION OF EXPORT CONTROL TECHNICAL DATA PACKAGE

(a) 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). Violations of these export laws are subject to severe criminal penalties. Disseminate in accordance with provision of DoD Directive 5230.25 and DoD Instruction 2040.02. This also applies to distribution of the TDP to all SUBCONTRACTORS at every level.

(b) To be eligible to gain access to this export controlled TDP (via SAM.gov) 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.

https://tacom.army.mil/ombudsman https://tacom.army.mil/ombudsman

(c) 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.

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

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Section B - Supplies or Services & Prices or Costs

Additional Information/Notes

Item Supplies/Service Quanti ty

Unit Unit Price Amount

0001 FAT CLIN

Product Service Code: R699

Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

1 Lot

0002 REPAIR KIT,TENTAGE Inspection and Acceptance is at Origin FOB is destination

National Stock Number:

8340016709908

Manufacturer's Part Number: B-50- 2120-001

Manufacturer's CAGE: 3S151

CLIN only - Requisition Document Number (MILSTRIP, DLMS, FEDSTRIP): W22PVJ617600HS

Product Service Code: 8340

Bill to Party: W22PVJ

Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

1,093 Each

Option Line Item

Option Year - REPAIR KIT, TENTAGE Inspection and Acceptance is at Origin FOB is destination

1,093 Each

National Stock Number:

8340016709908

Manufacturer's Part Number: B-50- 2120-001

Manufacturer's CAGE: 3S151

CLIN only - Requisition Document Number (MILSTRIP, DLMS, FEDSTRIP): W22PVJ617600HS

Product Service Code: 8340

Bill to Party: W22PVJ

Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

9000 Contract Data Requirements List - CDRL's - NOT SEPARATELY

PRICED

Product Service Code: H299

Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

1 Lot

Section C - Description/Specifications/Statement of Work

C.1 START OF WORK MEETING

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

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

C.2 Shelf Life Markings

Extendable shelf life markings (e.g., 1, 2, 3, etc.) are required for this procurement and shall be applied in accordance with MILSTD-

129. The shelf life code is 9 . The shelf life markings shall include, as applicable: the "Manufactured" or "Assembled" or

"Cured" Date: (mo/yr), and the "Insp/Test Date" (mo/yr). The Insp/Test Date date shall be 60 months in the future from the manufactured, cured, or assembled date. In accordance with DoDM 4140.27, Vol 1 and MIL-STD-129, an item shall have not less than 85 percent of shelf life remaining at time of receipt by the Government. Any part not having at least 85 percent shelf life remaining shall be considered non-conforming.

C.3 Lot Numbering

Lot numbering shall be required following the protocol in MIL-STD-1168, Ammunition Lot Numbering and Ammunition Data

Cards, as applicable. Manufacturers shall contact usarmy.ria.devcom-cbc.mbx.qa@army.mil to obtain a unique manufacturer's identification symbol.

C.4 Engineering Exceptions

All chemical agent/simulant testing shall be completed by certified government labs.

POC: usarmy.apg.devcom-cbc.mbx.certifiedgovlabs@army.mil

C.5 TECHNICAL DATA PACKAGE INFORMATION

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

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

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

W912CH-26-Q-A074

Attachment 0001: Technical Data Package (TDP)

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 4801-4852 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 DD FORM 2345 Instructions and DD 2345.

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

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

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

Questions related to registration in SAM should be directed to https://www.sam.gov/ The SAM helpdesk phone number is (866) 606-8220. Vendors are responsible for placing correct information in SAM.

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

C.6 CONFIGURATION MANAGEMENT DOCUMENTATION

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

C.7 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.8 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.

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Requirements

REPAIR KIT,TENTAGE

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. -N/A-

(a) REVISION -N/A-

(b) DATE OF REVISION -N/A-

(c) THE REQUIRED SPECIAL PACKAGING INSTRUCTION (SPI) IS AVAILABLE ON THE WEB AT THE FOLLOWING URL: http://sam.gov.

(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.")

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

(c) Marking:

(1) In addition to any special markings called out on the SPI, all unit packages, intermediate packs, exterior shipping containers, and as applicable, unitized loads shall be marked in accordance with MIL-STD-129). The contractor is responsible for application of special markings as discussed in the Military Standard regardless of whether specified in the contract/order or not. Special markings include, but are not limited to, Shelf-life markings, structural markings, and transportation special handling markings. The marking of pilferable and sensitive materiel will not identify the nature of the materiel.

(2) When an item is assigned a Unique Item Identifier (UII) as indicated by the inclusion of contract clause DFARS 252.211-7003, refer to the DoD Guide to Uniquely Identifying Items (available at:

https://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/pdi/uid/guides.html) for development of the UII and MIL-STD-129 for UII package marking requirements. Contractors must verify the RFID and UII clauses cited above are included in this solicitation/contract.

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

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

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

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

(e) Hazardous Materials (As applicable):

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

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

- International Air Transport Association (IATA) Dangerous Goods Regulations

- International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code (IMDG)

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

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

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

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

(g) SUPPLEMENTAL INSTRUCTIONS:

ITEM WEIGHT: 0.5 LBS ITEM DIMENSIONS: 8.1 X 8.1 X 2.0

UNIT PACK WEIGHT: 0.6 LBS UNIT PACK DIMENSIONS: 12.0 X 12.0 X 2.0 UNIT PACK CUBE:

0.167

-PLACE IN BL BAG AND HEAT SEAL CLOSE.

-PLACE A RED X AND THE WORDS "SHORT BOX" ON THE FRONT OF ANY BOX THAT HAS

A SHORT QUANTITY, THEN PLACE THAT BOX/BOXES WITH THE MARKINGS SHOWING ON

THE TOP FRONT OF THE PALLET LOAD.

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Section E - Inspection and Acceptance

Section E - Inspection and Acceptance

E.1 REWORK AND REPAIR OF NONCONFORMING MATERIAL

(a) Rework and Repair are defined as follows:

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

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

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

(c) Repair procedures shall be documented by the Contractor and submitted on a Request for Deviation/Waiver, to the Contracting Officer for review and written Government approval prior to implementation.

(d) Whenever the Contractor submits a repair or rework procedure for Government review and approval, the submission shall also include a description of the cause for the non-conformances and a description of the action taken or to be taken to prevent recurrence.

(e) The Government approved 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.2 DESTRUCTIVE TESTING

(a) All costs for destructive testing by the Contractor and items destroyed by the Government are considered as being included in the contract unit price.

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

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

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

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

E.3 USE OF MIL-STD 1916

(a) 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 Refer to applicable QAP's and Specifications for levels for major characteristics and VL Refer to applicable QAP's and Specifications for levels for minor characteristics.

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

E.4 INCLUSION OF TESTING COSTS

(a) All test costs associated with the performance of this contract shall be borne by the contractor and shall be part of the overall unit cost of the item(s) to be delivered under this contract.

(b) These costs shall include, but are not limited to:

(1) First Article Test (FAT).

(2) All pre-production material evaluations.

(3) All production lot testing (PLT)/acceptance inspection/test costs required to be performed or directed by government documents, contract clauses, drawing, specification or publications used to determine material compliance or suitability for use in this contract.

(4) All transportation and/or shipping costs associated with the performance of FAT and/or PLT /acceptance inspection.

(5) All inspections and tests performed by government or commercial test laboratories.

(c) Testing that cannot be performed by a commercial testing laboratory because it involves actual chemical agents or simulant, and/or unique equipment may be contracted with the CCDC Chemical Biological Center (CBC). Test Laboratories, Aberdeen Proving Grounds (Edgewood Area), MD. A test service agreement (TSA) will be established for this testing. It is the responsibility of the contractor to contact the CBC Testing Laboratories for a cost estimate of the testing, which will be included in the contractor's proposed unit price.

(d) Contacts for obtaining cost estimates for agent or simulant and physical testing or chemical agent testing are as follows:

For simulant and physical testing:

Chief

Test Strategy & Project Management Branch (TSPMB)

ATTN: FCDD-CBE-TT, 8242 Caliber St. Building E5165

Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21010-5424

Phone (443) 688-3055, Email: amanda.r.leahy.civ@army.mil

And/or:

For chemical agent testing:

Chief

Protective Equipment Test Branch

CDDC Chemical Biological Center

ATTN: FCDD-CBE-TP

8820 Fleming Road

Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21010-5424

Phone: DSN 584-2772

Commercial: (410) 436-2772

Fax: (410) 436-3003

Email: usarmy.APG.ccdc.list.petb@mail.mil

(e) If it is determined that RDECOM C&B Center Test Laboratories, Aberdeen Proving Grounds (APG), MD, will be utilized for conducting any of the above testing, it is the successful contractors responsibility to contact:

Email: usarmy.APG.ccdc.mbx.technical-outreach@mail.mil

Technical Industrial Liaison Officer

CCDC Chemical Biological Center

8198 Blackhawk Road

Building E3330

Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21010-5424

(f) To establish a TSA for necessary CCDC CBC testing support. It is in the contractor's best interest to contact the Technical Industrial Liaison Officer as soon after contract award as possible to start the TSA process. Delay in contract performance due to failure to do so in a timely manner is not an excusable delay.

E.5 LAB PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

For contracts requiring Agent/Simulant testing, the Contractor is not to commence any testing until the Performance Certification requirements have been met. A Performance Certification shall be required for each national stock number (NSN) or non-NSN that requires Agent/Simulant testing on the contract. Performance Certification on the lab facility will be valid for up to 365 days from the date of approval. At the expiration of the Performance Certification, or if another NSN is awarded, a new Performance Certification is required. General Requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories - ISO/IEC17025, 3rd Edition, 11/1/2017 for agent testing requires compliance but not registration or accreditation. The Contractor is required to follow these steps to receive a Performance Certification:

(a) Complete/fill out Certification Testing Log Sheet (Form 17). To obtain a copy of Certification Testing Log Sheet, please request a copy from: usarmy.ria.ccdc-cbc.mbx.labcerts@mail.mil.

(b) Send completed Testing Log Sheet within 30 days of award of contract/delivery order/option /add-on to the contract, to CCDCOM Chemical Biological Center-Rock Island, FCDD-CBD-SQ, ATTN: Qualification Procedure Team Lead; by FAX to 309-782-1919, or email to: usarmy.ria.ccdc-cbc.mbx.labcerts@mail.mil.

(c) After receiving the completed Testing Log Sheet, a Quality Assurance Specialist will schedule a visit to the testing facility within 15 calendar days of receipt of the documentation for the initial award of each NSN OR non-NSN that requires Agent/Simulant testing on the contract, and each year thereafter, if required.

(d) The Quality Assurance Specialist will verify or complete the following regarding the Performance Certification requirements, but is not limited to:

(1) Ensure the testing facility has the appropriate tech data packages or performance specification as required by the contract.

(2) Type of Agent/purity level 90% or above is recommended

(3) Test equipment (calibration methods/standards)

(4) Testing Processes/Procedures/Work Instructions

(5) Technical documentation, including drawings, specifications, handbooks, manuals, and other technical publications

(6) Training qualifications (records) to conduct test

(e) The Government will notify the Contractor within 5 days of the visit as to whether the Performance Certification requirement has been met or not. If the performance certification requirement has been met, a lab Performance Certification letter and certificate will be issued, authorizing the testing facility to conduct testing. The Contractor may commence the required testing upon authorization.

E.6 INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE POINTS: ORIGIN

The Government's inspection and acceptance 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 where supplies to be furnished under this contract/purchase order will be available for inspection/acceptance.

INSPECTION POINT: __________________________________________

(Name) (CAGE)

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

ACCEPTANCE POINT: __________________________________________

(Name) (CAGE)

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

E.7 SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS TO FIRST ARTICLE APPROVAL (CONTRACTOR

TESTING)

(a) In accordance with the requirements under FAR clause 52.209-3, 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.

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

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

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

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

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

(4) 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.

(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.

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

(e) A First Article Test Report shall be compiled by the contractor documenting the results of all inspections and tests (including supplier's and vendor's inspection records and certifications, when applicable). The First Article Test Report shall include actual inspection and test results to include all measurements, recorded test data, and certifications (if applicable) keyed to each drawing, specification and QAP requirement and identified by each individual QAP characteristic, drawing /specification characteristic and unlisted characteristic. Evidence of the QAR's verification will be provided. One copy of the First Article Test Report will be copy furnished to -1-.

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

(g) The First Article Test shall consist of 1 (one) yard sample of chemical biological fabric at full roll width (drawing 5-19-14753-001) shall be examined and tested in accordance with (IAW) all drawings and specifications.

** Testing is Destructive **

Agent/Stimulant FAT: Agent/Stimulant FAT testing will be conducted at the government lab listed below. The Government facility performing Agent/Stimulant testing shall be certified laboratory per the lab certification (ES 7021) narrative. The contractor shall include all government test data in with the overall FAT report.

A technology Support Agreement (TSA) will be established for this testing. It is the responsibility of the contractor to contact the

DEVCOM Chemical Biological Center Testing Laboratories for a cost estimate of the testing, which will be included in the contractor's proposed FAT and/or PLT price. Contacts are as follows:

Test, Reliability & Evaluation Branch, ATTN: FCDD-CBE-JT, 5183 BLACKHAWK ROAD, Building E5165 Webster Road, ABERDEEN PROVING GROUNDS, MD 21010-5424, PH (410) 436-4237, Email: usarmy.APG.

CCDC-cbc.list.petb@mail.mil

Protection Decontamination Test Branch, ATTN: FCDD-CBE-TP, 5183 BLACKHAWK ROAD, Building E5100, ABERDEEN

PROVING GROUNDS, MD 21010-5424 PH (410) 436-2772, Email: usarmy.APG.ccdc-cbc.list.test-reliability-evalbranch@ mail.mil

Otherwise, PBA will contact Technical Industrial Liaison Officer, (5183 Blackhawk Road, Building E3330, Aberdeen Proving

Ground, MD 21010-542 Email: usarmy.APGecbc.mbx.technical-outreach@army.mil phone 410- 436- 4438 to establish a TSA for necessary DEVCOM CBC testing support.

The contractor is responsible for all testing regardless of who conducts the testing. Government testing need not be repeated by the contractor. The contractor shall include all government test data in with the overall FAT report.

A FAT Report shall be completed by the contractor documenting the results of all inspections and test (including suppliers and vendors inspection records and certifications, when applicable). The report shall include actual inspection and test results to include measurements, recorded test data, and certifications, if applicable, keyed to each drawing, QAP and specification requirement and identified by each individual drawing/specification/QAP characteristic.

E.8 DESTRUCTIVE TESTING

(a) All costs for destructive testing by the Contractor and items destroyed by the Government are considered as being included in the contract unit price.

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

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

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

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

*** END OF NARRATIVE 1 ***

FAR Clauses Incorporated by Reference

Number Title Effective Date

Alternate Deviation

Variation Effective Date

52.246-15 Certificate of Conformance. 1984-04

FAR Clauses Incorporated by Full Text

Number Title Effective Date

Alternate Deviation

Variation Effective Date

52.246-11 Higher-Level Contract Quality Requirement.

2014-12

Higher-Level Contract Quality Requirement (Dec 2014)

(a) The Contractor shall comply with the higher-level quality standard(s) listed below.

Quality Management System - ISO 9001:2015 Requirements[Contracting Officer insert the title, number (if any), date, and tailoring (if any) of the higher-level quality standards.]

(b) The Contractor shall include applicable requirements of the higher-level quality standard(s) listed in paragraph (a) of this clause and the requirement to flow down such standards, as applicable, to lower-tier subcontracts, in-

(1) Any subcontract for critical and complex items (see 46.203(b) and (c)); or

(2) When the technical requirements of a subcontract require-

(i) Control of such things as design, work operations, in-process control, testing, and inspection; or

(ii) Attention to such factors as organization, planning, work instructions, documentation control, and advanced metrology.

(End of clause)

Overall Contract Inspection/Acceptance Locations

0002 Inspection and Acceptance Location

Both Source Instructions: Repair Kit, Tentage

DoDAAC: W22PVJ CountryCode: USA

W0L7 BLUE GRASS ARMY DEPOT

BLUE GRASS ARMY DEPOT, 431 BATTLEFIELD MEMORIAL HIGHWAY

RICHMOND, KY 40475-5070

UNITED STATES

Option Line Item

Inspection and Acceptance Location

Both Source Instructions: Repair Kit, Tentage

DoDAAC: W22PVJ CountryCode: USA

W0L7 BLUE GRASS ARMY DEPOT

BLUE GRASS ARMY DEPOT, 431 BATTLEFIELD MEMORIAL HIGHWAY

RICHMOND, KY 40475-5070

UNITED STATES

Section F - Deliveries or Performance

Section F - Deliveries of Performance

F.1 Time of Delivery

(a) Delivery under this contract must conform to the schedule below:

(1) Government-Required Delivery Schedule: CLIN 0001 (FAT CLIN)

a. Delivery is 150 calendar days after award.

b. An accelerated delivery schedule is acceptable at no additional cost to the Government.

(2) Government-Required Delivery Schedule: CLIN 0002 (Production CLIN)

a. Delivery is 300 calendar days after…