Solicitation - W912CH27RA026.pdf

SECTION

15A. NAME AND

ADDRESS

OF OFFEROR

SOLICITATION, OFFER, AND AWARD 1. This Contract is a Rated Order under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) - Code of Federal Regulations - at 15 CFR 700.

RATING PAGE OF PAGES

2. CONTRACT NUMBER 3. SOLICITATION NUMBER 4. TYPE OF SOLICITATION 5. DATE ISSUED 6. REQUISITION/PURCHASE NUMBER

CODE7. ISSUED BY 8. ADDRESS OFFER TO (If other than item 7)

NOTE: In sealed bid solicitations "offer" and "offeror" mean "bid" and "bidder".

SOLICITATION

9. Sealed offers in original and copies for furnishings the supplies or services in the Schedule will be received at the place specified in item 8, or if hand carried, in the depository located in until local time

CAUTION - LATE Submissions, Modifications, and Withdrawals: See Section L, Provision Number 52.214-7 or 52.215-1. All offers are subject to all terms and conditions contained in this solicitation.

10. FOR

INFORMATION

CALL:

A. NAME B. TELEPHONE (NO COLLECT CALLS)

AREA CODE NUMBER EXTENSION

C. EMAIL ADDRESS

11. TABLE OF CONTENTS

(X) DESCRIPTION PAGE(S) (X) SECTION PAGE(S)DESCRIPTION

A B C D E F G H

I

J

K

L

M EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD

INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS, AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS

REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS AND OTHER

STATEMENTS OF OFFERORS

PART IV - REPRESENTATIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS

LIST OF ATTACHMENTS

PART III - LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS

CONTRACT CLAUSESSOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM

SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/WORK STATEMENT

PACKAGING AND MARKING

INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

NOTE: Item 12 does not apply if the solicitation includes the provisions at 52.214-16, Minimum Bid Acceptance Period.

OFFER (Must be fully completed by offeror)

12. In compliance with the above, the undersigned agrees, if this offer is accepted within calendar days (60 calendar days unless a different period is inserted by the offeror) from the date for receipt of offers specified above, to furnish any or all items upon which prices are offered at the set opposite each item, delivered at the designated point(s), within the time specified in the schedule.

13. DISCOUNT FOR PROMPT PAYMENT

(See Section I, Clause Number 52.232-8)

14. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS

(The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments to the SOLICITATION for offerors and related documents numbered and dated):

10 CALENDAR DAYS (%) 20 CALENDAR DAYS (%) 30 CALENDAR DAYS (%) CALENDAR DAYS (%)

DATEAMENDMENT NUMBERAMENDMENT NUMBER DATE

CODE FACILITY 16. NAME AND THE TITLE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN OFFER

(Type or print)

15B. TELEPHONE NUMBER

AREA CODE NUMBER EXTENSION

15C. CHECK IF REMITTANCE ADDRESS IS

DIFFERENT FROM ABOVE - ENTER

SUCH ADDRESS IN SCHEDULE.

17. SIGNATURE 18. OFFER DATE

AWARD (To be completed by Government)

19. ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS NUMBERED 20. AMOUNT 21. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION

22. AUTHORITY FOR USING OTHER THAN FULL OPEN COMPETITION UNDER THE

UNITED STATES CODE AT:

10 U.S.C. 3204(a) ( )41 U.S.C. 3304(a)

24. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 7)

26. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

IMPORTANT - Award will be made on this Form, or on Standard Form 26, or by other authorized official written notice.

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

Previous edition is unusable

23. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN

(4 copies unless otherwise specified)

25. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

27. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

(Signature of Contracting Officer)

28. AWARD DATE

CODE

ITEM

STANDARD FORM 33 (REV. 12/2022)

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.214 (c)

SEALED BID (IFB) INVITATION FOR BID

NEGOTIATED (RFP) REQUEST FOR

PROPOSAL

(Hour) (Date)

PART I - THE SCHEDULE PART II - CONTRACT CLAUSES

Section A - Solicitation/Contract Form

Mount, MortarInstrument Name:

Product Service Code : 1010

A.1 DESCRIPTION OF THE ACTION

A.1.1 This solicitation is intended to result in the award of a Two-Year , Firm-Fixed Price (FFP), Requirement Contract to purchase Mount Mortar - NSN: 1010-01-561-9234.

A.1.2 This solicitation is set aside for Small Businesses in accordance with FAR 19.502-2 and IAW FAR Clause 52.219-6.

A.1.3 There is a Technical Data Package (TDP) associated with this procurement.

"DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT F," which limits further dissemination only as directed by the DoD Controlling Office. Please refer to Section C.2 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.1.5 This solicitation is issued in accordance with the revised FAR and DFARS pursuant to the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul.

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). This NAICS code will also be assigned to subsequent awarded delivery orders thereunder.

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

A.2.3 ORDERING PERIODS

A.2.3.1 There will be a 2 one-year ordering periods beginning the date of contract award. See Section B for more details.

A.2.3.2 Delivery Order Awards. Delivery Orders will be awarded in accordance with (IAW) Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clause 52.216-18 "Ordering" and 52.216-22 "Requirements".

A.3 ELECTRONIC CONTRACTING

W912CH27RA026

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.

A.3.2 Interested offerors shall submit a proposal via email to the Contract Specialist (michael.s.

shammami.civ@army.mil) and cc the corresponding Contracting Officer (elizabeth.l.

levinewelhouse.civ@army.mil) with the subject header: Proposal Submission W912CH-26-R-A083 (TBD Company). Once a proposal is received, the Contract Specialist/Contracting Officer will reply to the respective Offeror stating receipt of proposal submission.

A.3.3 Please pay close attention to block 9 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 RFO FAR 15.107(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.3.3.1 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.3.4 Solicitations may remain posted on www.SAM.gov after the solicitation closing date.

A.3.5 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 Government's intention to release unit prices in response to any request under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), 5 USC 552. Unit price is defined as the contract price per unit or item purchased as it appears in Section B of the contract and is NOT referring to nor does it include Cost or Pricing data/information. If 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.3.6 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 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 ARMY CONTRACTING COMMAND DETROIT ARSENAL (DTA) OMBUDSPERSON

A.5.1 Information regarding the Ombudsperson for this contract is located at the following website:

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

A.6 DISTRIBUTION AND DESTRUCTION OF EXPORT CONTROL TECHNICAL DATA PACKAGE

A.6.1 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). Violation of these export laws are subject to severe criminal penalties. Disseminate in accordance with provisions of DoD Directive 5230.25 and DoD Instruction 2040.02. This also applies to distribution of the TDP to all SUBCONTRACTORS at every level.

A.6.2 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: HYPERLINK "http://www.dla.mil/HQ/InformationOperations/Offers /Products/LogisticsApplications/JCP.aspx"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.6.3 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.6.4 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.7 ALL OR NONE

A.7.1 Offers in response to this solicitation must be submitted for the total quantity of the items identified in the solicitation.

A.7.1.1 ONLY ONE AWARD WILL BE MADE AS A RESULT OF THIS SOLICITATION.

A.7.1.2 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

Item Supplies/Service Quanti ty

Unit Unit Price Amount

0001 Service for First Article Test (FAT)

Product Service Code: 1010

Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

1 Lot

Additional Descriptive Data:

The FIRST ARTICLE TEST REPORT is required in accordance with the clause entitled "FIRST ARTICLE

TEST APPROVALE- CONTRACTOR TESTING," FAR52.209-3

FIRST ARTICLE TEST REPORT (FATR), pursuant to the requirements listed in:

Section E

E.1.1 Use of MIL-STD 1916

E.2.2 First Article Test Report (FATR) Acceptance: Destination

E.4 Notice regarding First article

0002 Year 1- Production: Mount , Mortar

Product Service Code: 1010

118 Each

North American Industry Classification System (NAICS):

333310

Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

Additional Descriptive Data:

The Contractor is authorized for accelerated delivery of this CLIN at no additional cost to the Government

Option Line Item

Year 2- Production: Mount, Mortar

Product Service Code: 1010

Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

118 Each

Additional Descriptive Data:

Accelerated delivery is authorized for this CLIN at no additional cost to the Government.

OPTION QUANITY, PURSUANT TO FAR CLAUSE 52.217-7,

OPTION FOR INCREASED QUANTITY-SEPARATELY PRICED LINE

ITEM.

The quantity stated for the option CLIN DOES NOT form a part of the basic contractual quantity. Part of all of it may, however, be added to the contract by exercise of the option clause, at the discretion of the Government.

Failure of the offeror to insert a unit price applicable to the option quantity must mean that the offeror will supply all or any part of the option, if exercised by the Government, at the basic contract unit price, and the offeror will be evaluated for award accordingly.

9000 Contract Data Requirements List

(CDRL)

Section C - Description/Specifications/Statement of Work

C.1 START OF WORK MEETING

C.1.1 The contractor shall hold a start of work meeting at its facility, unless some other location is designated in the contract, within 30 calendar 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.

C.1.2 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 7 calendar days after the meeting is held IAW CDRL A002.

C.2 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-RA083

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 https://public.logisticsinformationservice.dla.mil/jcp/search.aspx

(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.3 CONFIGURATION MANAGEMENT DOCUMENTATION

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

C.3.1 The Configuration Change Management section of SAE EIA-649-1(current revision) Configuration Management Requirement for Defense Contracts, Paragraph 3.3, shall be used for configuration control of material with the following exclusions: paragraph 3.3(3); the second sentence of paragraph 3.3.1.8.1(1).

C.3.2 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.3.3 Value Engineering Change Proposals (VECPs) for cost saving improvements to the TDP should not be processed per SAE EIA-649-1 and should be referred to Section I FAR Clause 52.248-1 - Value Engineering.

C.3.4 All ECPs submitted will be deemed routine. If an ECP is considered as an emergency or urgent; that justification for the rationale shall be included in the ECP submittal with all applicable supporting documentation.

C.3.5 For ECPs, RFVs, or NORs, the Contractor must submit the documentation listed in sub-paragraphs (i) through (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.

C.3.6 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.

C.3.7 The Contractor should direct questions regarding the status of an ECP or RFV to the Procuring Contracting Officer (PCO) and copy the Administrative Contracting Officer (ACO).

C.3.8 The submission of an ECP/RFV/SCN/NOR does not affect the required delivery date of the contract.

C.4 REQUIREMENT FOR AN OPSEC STANDING OPERATION PROCEDURE/PLAN

C.4.1 The contractor is subject to provisions of the TACOM LCMC OPSEC Standing Operating Procedures (SOP/Plan), or other U.S. Government OPSEC plan, per AR 530-1, Operations Security. This SOP/Plan specifies the government's critical information, why it needs to be protected, where it is located, who is responsible for it, and how to protect it.

C.4.2 The contractor will receive a copy of the SOP/Plan at time of award. Local form STA Form 7114 (or similar) will be used to document and record security OPSEC reviews which are conducted by G2, TACOM LCMC or individual organizations supporting OPSEC Officers.

C.4.3 The contractor shall identify an individual who will be an OPSEC Coordinator. The contractor will ensure that this individual is

OPSEC Level I.

C.4.4 The contractor is not required to produce an OPSEC Plan. U.S. contractors with access to CUI (e.g. technical information, information marked with a distribution statement or CUI or classified information shall be required to follow an OPSEC Plan. The contract may choose to follow the TACOM OPSEC plan in lieu of developing a new OPSEC plan. Personnel who have taken the approved OPSEC training within the last 12 months shall be considered compliant.

Reference Attachment 0001, Attachment A CUI 2024, Additional Guidelines for Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI).

C.5 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.6 Counterintelligence Awareness and Reporting (CIAR); formerly known as Threat Awareness Reporting Program (TARP)

C.6.1 All contractor employees with security clearances working on any Army contract must receive annual TARP training by a Counter Intelligence (CI) agent, or other authorized designated training method, per Army Regulation 381-12, para. 2-4b, Threat Awareness and Reporting Program (TARP). The in-person training is the preferred method, and is available by contacting the local CI Office to arrange for the conduct of training.

C.6.2 The Contractor shall contact the CI Office within (30) days of contract award to schedule TARP training. Once training is complete Contractor shall provide certificates/proof of completion of training to the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR), if assigned to the contract, or to the Procurement Contracting Officer (PCO) within (10) days of completion.

C.6.3 The Contractor shall contact the CI Office to schedule training for any new employee whose performance commences after award, and who did not attend the initial TARP training session.

Upon completion of the TARP training, certification/proof of completion shall be provided as required in C.6.2. In special circumstances (on deployments or in remote locations) when in-person training is not available, TARP computer-based training (CBT), which has been approved by Deputy Chief of Staff (DCS), G-2, is the only authorized online training method permitted. This alternate CBT training is only authorized in special circumstances with written approval obtained from the PCO. Upon receipt of the necessary written approval, contractor employees possessing an Army Knowledge Online (AKO) account and password or a Common Access Card can register and complete the online TARP training course by utilizing the Army Learning Management System (ALMS) at: www.lms.army.mil .

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Requirements This solicitation is intended to result in the award of a Two-Year , Firm-Fixed Price (FFP), Requirement Contract to purchase Mount Mortar - NSN: 1010-01-561-9234.

Section D - Packaging and Marking

D.1 PACKAGING REQUIREMENTS (SPECIAL PACKAGING INSTRUCTIONS)

D.1.1 Military preservation, packing, and marking for this contract/order shall be accomplished in accordance with the specific requirements identified below, all the applicable requirements of, MIL- STD-2073-1, and the Special Packaging Instruction, see below.

(1) LEVEL OF PRESERVATION: Military

(2) LEVEL OF PACKING: B

(3) QUANTITY PER UNIT PACKAGE: 001

(4) SPECIAL PACKAGING INSTRUCTION NUMBER. 13015600

(a) REVISION B

(b) DATE OF REVISION 16 March 2021

D.1.2 THE REQUIRED SPECIAL PACKAGING INSTRUCTION (SPI) IS AVAILABLE ON THE

WEB AT THE FOLLOWING URL: N/A (Note: You must have the Adobe Acrobat reader installed on your PC to view the SPI. See Adobe's website (http://get.adobe.com/reader/) for information on obtaining the latest version of the reader. If you're experiencing problems opening the Special Packaging Instructions in Adobe .PDF images using Internet Explorer, try the following: Go to "Tools," then "Internet Options." Click on the "Advanced" tab. Scroll down to the "Security" section.

Uncheck "Do not save encrypted pages to disk." Click "Apply." Click "OK.")

D.1.3 Unitization: Shipments of identical items going to the same destination shall be palletized if they have a total cubic displacement of 50 cubic feet or more unless skids or other forklift handling features are included on the containers. Pallet loads must be stable, and to the greatest extent possible, provide a level top for ease of stacking. A palletized load shall be of a size to allow for placement of two loads high and wide in a conveyance. The weight capacity of the pallet must be adequate for the load. The preferred pallet is a 40 x 48 inch, 4-way entry pallet although variations may be permitted as dictated by the characteristics of the items being unitized. The load shall be contained in a manner that will permit safe handling during shipment and storage.

D.1.4 Marking:

D.1.4.1 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 material will not identify the nature of the material.

D.1.4.2 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://dodprocurementtoolbox.com/uploads /Do_D_Guide_to_Uniquely_Identify_Items_v3_0_424ea5f6e5.pdf ) for development of the UII and MIL-STD-129 for UII package marking requirements. Contractors must verify the RFID and UII clauses cited above are included in this solicitation/contract.

D.1.5 Heat Treatment and Marking of Wood Packaging Materials (WPM):

D.1.5.1 In accordance with DOD 4140.65-M and the requirements of the International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures 15 (ISPM), "Regulation of Wood Packaging Material in International Trade," current edition, (hereinafter "ISPM 15"), the following commercial heat treatment and marking process has been approved by the American Lumber Standards Committee (ALSC) and is required for all Wood Packaging Material (WPM). Foreign manufacturers shall comply with ISPM 15, and have the WPM heat treatment and marking verified in accordance with their National Plant Protection Organization's compliance program.

D.1.5.2 Boxes/pallets and any wood used as inner packaging made of non-manufactured wood shall be heat-treated. All WPM using a conventional steam or dry kiln heat chamber (treatment code for the mark: HT) shall be heat treated to a minimum core temperature of 56 degrees Celsius for a minimum of 30 minutes, and certified by an agency accredited by the ALSC in accordance with Wood Packaging Material Policy and Wood Packaging Material Enforcement Regulations (see URL: http://www.alsc.org ). WPM heat treated wood using dielectric heating (treatment code for the mark: DH) shall follow the requirements in ISPM 15, and shall be certified by an agency accredited by the ALSC in accordance with Wood Packaging Material Policy and Wood Packaging Material Enforcement Regulations (see URL: http://www.alsc.org ). The box/pallet manufacturer and the manufacturer of wood used as inner packaging shall ensure the materials used in manufacture can be traced to the original source of heat treatment, and that the original source of the heat treatment obtained the necessary certifications.

D.1.5.3 Marking: Each box/pallet shall be marked to show the conformance to the International Plant Protection Convention Standard. The ALS approved quality mark shall be placed on both ends of the outer packaging, between the end cleats or end battens. Pallet markings shall be applied to the side of the stringer or end of the block on diagonally opposite sides and ends of the pallet and be contrasting and clearly visible. All dunnage used in configuring and/or securing the load shall also comply with ISPM 15 and be marked with an ALSC approved DUNNAGE stamp.

Foreign manufacturers shall comply with ISPM -15 and shall have the marking of WPM verified in accordance with their National Plant Protection Organization's compliance program.

D.1.6 Hazardous Materials (As applicable):

D.1.6.1 Hazardous Materials is defined as a substance, or waste which has been determined by the Secretary of Transportation to be capable of posing an unreasonable risk to health, safety, and property when transported in commerce and which has been so designated.

(This includes all items listed as hazardous in Titles 29, 40 and 49 CFR and other applicable modal regulations effective at the time of shipment.)

D.1.6.2 Unless otherwise specified, packaging and marking for hazardous material shall comply with the requirements herein for the mode of transport and the applicable performance packaging contained in the following documents:

- International Air Transport Association (IATA) Dangerous Goods Regulations

- International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code (IMDG)

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

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

D.1.6.3 If the shipment originates from outside the continental United States, the shipment shall be prepared in accordance with the United Nations Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods in a manner acceptable to the Competent Authority of the nation of origin and in accordance with regulations of all applicable carriers. A Product Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) is required to be included with every unit pack and intermediate container and shall be included with the packing list inside the sealed pouch attached to the outside of the package.

D.1.7 This SPI has been validated, and the method of preservation/packing has proven successful in meeting the needs of the military distribution system, including indeterminate storage and shipment throughout the world. Special instructions and/or tailoring of the SPI is detailed in the Supplemental Instructions below. A prototype package is required to validate the sizes and fit requirements of the SPI. Minor dimensional and size changes are acceptable provided contractor provides the PCO and ACO with notification 60 days prior to delivery. Any design changes or changes in the method of preservation that provide a cost savings without degrading the method of preservation or packing or affecting the serviceability of the item will be considered and responded to within 10 days of submission to PCO and ACO. Government reserves the right to require testing to validate alternate industrial preservation methods, materials, alternate blocking, bracing, cushioning, and packing.

D.1.8 SUPPLEMENTAL INSTRUCTIONS: N/A

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Section E - Inspection and Acceptance

E.1 USE OF MIL-STD 1916

E.1.1 The Government will not accept lots whose samples submitted for acceptance contain non-conformance 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 IV for major characteristics and VL II for minor characteristics.

E.1.2 MIL-STD HDBK-1916 provides guidance on the use of MIL-STD 1916. This handbook is not contractually binding.

E.2 INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE POINTS: ORIGIN

E.2.1 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.2.2 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.3 REWORK AND REPAIR OF NONCONFORMING MATERIAL

E.3.1 Rework and Repair are defined as follows:

E.3.1.1 Rework - The reprocessing of nonconforming material to make it conform completely to the drawings, specifications or contract requirements.

E.3.1.2 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 repairing 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.3.2 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.

E.3.3 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.

E.3.4 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 nonconformances, and a description of the action taken or to be taken to prevent recurrence.

E.3.5 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.4 NOTICE REGARDING FIRST ARTICLE

E.4.1 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 one year, or (iii) whenever a change occurs in place of performance, manufacturing process, material used, drawing, specification or source of supply.

E.4.2 When any of the conditions 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 can be provided concerning the submission, inspection, and notification of results.

E.4.3 Costs of any additional testing and inspection resulting from conditions specified above shall be borne by the Contractor, unless the change was directed by the Government. Further, any production delays caused by additional testing and inspection will not be the basis for an excusable delay as defined in the default clause of this contract. Such delays shall not form the basis for adjustment in contract price or delivery schedule.

E.5 ACCEPTANCE INSPECTION EQUIPMENT (AIE)

E.5.1 The contractor shall use a calibration system with traceability to a national or international standard for the AIE used on this contract.

E.5.2 The contractor shall provide all AIE (except for any AIE listed as available in Section H or Appendix I) necessary to assure conformance of material to the contract requirements.

E.5.3 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.5.4 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 IAW CDRL A001.

Government approval of AIE design shall not be considered to modify the contract requirements.

E.5.5 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.5.6 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.5.7 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.5.8 If the contractor changes the design after the initial approval, the modified design must be submitted for approval prior to use.

H.1 Army Contract Writing System (ACWS) Transition Information for Contractors

a. The Army Contracting Enterprise (ACE) is in the process of deploying new solicitation and contract writing software to Army contracting offices worldwide. Known as the Army Contract Writing System (ACWS), this modern software suite will soon replace most existing Army contract writing systems, including the system used to create and release this Contract.

b. During this transition period, Contractors are hereby advised:

1. The Contracting Office may use any combination of contract writing systems to generate distributable copies of this contract during its period of performance, as well as any subsequent modifications or orders (if applicable). As a result:

i. Subsequent documents you receive may appear noticeably different than the original award or previous contractual documents from the same Contracting Office.

ii. A change between contract writing systems may cause important information concerning contract terms and conditions to take on different formatting or appear in different parts of later documents issued.

iii. Contractors shall ensure Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems and personnel interacting with this contract are prepared to identify and respond appropriately to differences between document versions.

2. The Government does not intend to use the shift between contract writing systems to effect any changes to Contract terms and conditions. Therefore:

i. Contractors should view changes to terms or conditions between document versions as system-generated and potentially erroneous unless accompanied by narrative(s) designating such changes as deliberate and desired.

ii. Contractors shall inform the Contracting Officer listed on the first page of the most recent document issued for guidance regarding any suspected or observed inadvertent or system-generated changes (e.g. noticing something missing in a new conformed copy).

iii. The Government will correct any inadvertent or system-generated changes, additions, or omissions discovered by either party, via bilateral modification, at no cost to the Contractor.

iv. The terms and conditions contained in the latest document reflecting deliberate action by the Contracting Officer (e.g. the last conformed copy of the award not affected by the observed issue) will take precedence until these problems are corrected.

3. In the unlikely event award information is corrupted or mutilated during system migration and replacement or re-issuance of this contract is necessary for continued contract administration, the Contracting Officer will:

i. Issue a continuation contract in accordance with DFARS 204.1601(c) and DFARS PGI 204.1601 (c), carrying over all terms and conditions from the last-known version of this contract accurately reflecting mutual agreement of the parties.

ii. Incorporate the last-known version of this contract accurately reflecting mutual agreement of the parties as an attachment to the replacement or continuation contract for future reference.

iii. Ensure any such reissuance or continuance is properly reported to preserve the integrity of Contractor performance measurement data, if any (e.g. FAPIIS, CPARS).

E.6 NOTICE REGARDING FIRST ARTICLE

(a) 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 one year, or (iii) whenever a change occurs in place of performance, manufacturing process, material used, drawing, specification or source of supply.

(b) When any of the conditions 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 can be provided concerning the submission, inspection, and notification of results.

(c) Costs of any additional testing and inspection resulting from conditions specified above shall be borne by the Contractor, unless the change was directed by the Government. Further, any production delays caused by additional testing and inspection will not be the basis for an excusable delay as defined in the default clause of this contract. Such delays shall not form the basis for adjustment in contract price or delivery schedule.

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FAR Clauses Incorporated by Reference

Number Title Effective Date

Alternate Deviation

Variation Effective Date

52.246-2 Inspection of Supplies-Fixed- Price.

1996-08

FAR Clauses Incorporated by Full Text

Number Title Effective Date

Alternate Deviation

Variation Effective Date

52.246-11 Higher-Level Contract Quality 2014-12

Requirement.

Higher-Level Contract Quality Requirement (Dec 2014)

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

ISO 9001:2015 Tailored by excluding paragraph(s) 8.3 -- STO RQ001[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)

Section F - Deliveries or Performance

F.1 TIME OF DELIVERY

F.1.1 The Government requires delivery to be made according to the following schedule:

CLIN ESTIMATED QTY CALENDAR DAYS AFTER AWARD

0001AA 1 LO 120 DAYS

0002AA 118 EA 150 DAYS

0003AA 118 EA 150 DAYS (after option exercise)

F.1.2 The Government will evaluate equally, as regards time of delivery, offers that propose delivery of each quantity within the applicable delivery period specified above. Offers that propose delivery that will not clearly fall within the applicable required delivery period specified above, may be considered non-responsive and rejected. The Government reserves the right to award under either the required delivery schedule or the proposed delivery schedule, when an offeror offers an earlier delivery schedule than required above. If the offeror proposes no other delivery schedule, the required delivery schedule above will apply. Offeror's Proposed Delivery Schedule:

CLIN ESTIMATED QTY CALENDAR DAYS AFTER AWARD

0001AA 1 LO 120 DAYS

0002AA 118 EA ___ DAYS

0003AA 118 EA ___ DAYS

**Offerors may not propose an alternative delivery schedule for CLIN 0001AA

F.1.2.1 If the offeror has a FAT waiver as part of its proposal, as allowed in Section L.6 and M.6.1, the offeror is encouraged to still submit a delivery date in the even the waiver is not approved. If the FAT CLIN delivery is not filled in under F.1.2 and the FAT waiver is rejected, the Government's required delivery schedule in F.1.1 will apply.

F.1.3 Attention is directed to the Contract Award provision of the solicitation that provides that a written award or acceptance of offer mailed, or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror, results in a binding contract. The Government will mail or otherwise furnish to the offeror an award or notice of award not later than the day award is dated. Therefore, the offeror should compute the time available for performance beginning with the actual date of award, rather than the date the written notice of award is received from the Contracting Officer through the ordinary mails. However, the Government will evaluate an offer that proposes delivery based on the Contractor's date of receipt of the contract or notice of award by adding (1) five calendar days for delivery of the award through the ordinary mails, or (2) one working day if the solicitation states that the contract or notice of award will be transmitted electronically.

(The term "working day" excludes weekends and U.S. Federal holidays.) If, as so computed, the offered delivery date is later than the required delivery date, the offer will be considered nonresponsive and rejected.

F.1.4, Only upon approval from Contracting Officer, an accelerated delivery schedule may be acceptable at no additional cost to the Government.

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0001 1 LotQuantity

Address and POC

Special Handling/Notes FoB Details

Party to Pay Transportation Cost: Contractor

Point Type: Destination

0002 118 EachQuantity

Address and POC

Special Handling/Notes FoB Details

Party to Pay Transportation Cost: Contractor

Point Type: Destination

Option Line Item

118 EachQuantity

Address and POC

Special Handling/Notes FoB Details

Party to Pay Transportation Cost: Contractor

Point Type: Destination

FAR Clauses Incorporated by Reference

Number Title Effective Date

Alternate Deviation

Variation Effective Date

52.242-15 Stop-Work Order. 1989-08

52.242-17 Government Delay of Work. 1984-04

52.247-34 F.o.b. Destination. 1991-01

52.247-35 F.o.b. Destination, Within Consignee's Premises.

1984-04

52.247-48 F.o.b. Destination-Evidence of Shipment.

1999-02

Section G - Contract Administration Data

DFARS Clauses Incorporated by Reference

Number Title Effective Date

Alternate Deviation

Variation Effective Date

252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports.

2018-12

DFARS Clauses Incorporated by Full Text

Date

Alternate Deviation

Variation Effective Date

252.232-7006 Wide Area WorkFlow Payment Instructions.

2023-01

WIDE AREA WORKFLOW PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS (JAN 2023)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause-

"Department of Defense Activity Address Code (DoDAAC)" is a six position code that uniquely identifies a unit, activity, or organization.

"Document type" means the type of payment request or receiving report available for creation in Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF).

"Local processing office (LPO)" is the office responsible for payment certification when payment certification is done external to the entitlement system.

"Payment request" and "receiving report" are defined in the clause at 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports.

(b) Electronic invoicing. The WAWF system provides the method to electronically process vendor payment requests and receiving reports, as authorized by Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation…