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Standard Form (SF) 1449 – Solicitation / Contract / Order for Commercial Items

(CONTINUATION SHEET)

1. Block 8 Offer Due Date / Local Time: 07 NOVEMBER 2011 by 3:00 P.M. Local Time

2. Block 9 (continued) Mailed Offers should be sent to:

DLA Troop Support Post Office Box 56667 Philadelphia, PA 19111-6667

Mark your Proposal with Solicitation No: SPM1C1-11-R-0116

Mark package with opening/closing Date & Time: 07 NOV 2011; 3:00 P.M. Local Time

Hand carried Offers should be delivered to:

DLA Troop Support Business Opportunities Office Building 36, 2nd Floor 700 Robbins Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19111-5092

[Examples of hand carried Offers include: In-Person delivery by contractor; or Fed Ex, Airborne, UPS, DHL, Emery, other commercial carrier; or USPS Express Mail, USPS Certified Mail.]

Note: All hand carried offers are to be delivered between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except for legal federal holidays as set forth in 5 USC 6103. Offerors using a commercial carrier service must ensure that the carrier service “hand carries” the package to the address specified above for hand carried offers prior to the scheduled opening/closing time. Package must be plainly market ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE COMMERCIAL CARRIER’S ENVELOPE with the solicitation number, date, and time set forth for receipt of offers as indicated in Block 8 of the Standard Form 1449.

FACSIMILE OFFERS ARE NOT AUTHORIZED.

3. Block 17a: Offeror’s assigned DUNS Number: ___________________________.

(If you do not have a DUNS number, contact the individual identified in Block 7a or see 52.212- 1, Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Items (paragraph j) for information on contacting Dun and Bradstreet).

Offeror’s CAGE CODE: ________________________.

4. Block 17b: Remittance Address: (if different from Contractor/Offeror address in block 17a.)

(Note: The Government will mail checks to this address only in the event of an Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) failure, pursuant to 52.232-33 (which is incorporated by reference at 52.212-5(b)(24)).

5. Are you registered in the Central Contractor Registry (CCR)?

( ) YES ( ) NO

You will not be eligible for award if you are not registered in the Central Contract Registry (CCR). If you have previously registered, make sure that your registration has not expired.

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REMARKS

• This solicitation includes domestic preference requirements as identified in the Berry Amendment. Offers are cautioned that ALL components must be of domestic origin in compliance with clause 252.225-7012 – PREFERENCE FOR CERTAIN DOMESTIC

COMMODITIES (JUNE 2010)

• The contract will contain a twelve (12) month Base Term and four (4), twelve (12) month Option Terms. Failure to offer on all Terms will result in rejection of your entire proposal.

• Submission of Offers: See Standard Form 1449 (Continuation Sheet), on page 3, for any specific instructions on how to submit your offer if mailed. Please note that Faxed orders are NOT authorized for this solicitation.

• Period for acceptance of offers: If this offer is accepted within 180 calendar days from the date for receipt of offers specified above, signee agrees to furnish any or all items upon which prices are offered at the price set opposite each item, delivered at the designated point (s), within the time specified in the schedule.

• Alternative commercial items may not be considered for award on this acquisition; however, they may be utilized for market research on future requirements.

• Offerors are required to submit two product demonstration model(s) (PDM(s)) Size 7 1/8 and a history of their experience/past performance record.

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Schedule of Supplies/Services

Item: Cap, Garrison, Men’s, MC Green

NSN: 8405-01-279-7652(S)

Prices are to be based on FOB Destination only.

AEQ Quantities Unit Price

Base Year: 61,476 $_________

Option Year 1: 61,476 $_________

Option Year 2: 61,476 $_________

Option Year 3: 61,476 $_________

Option Year 4: 61,476 $_________

*The above unit prices shall include the GFM unit price of $3.12

Special Measurement: $__________

• THE GUARANTEED MINIMUM QUANTITY IS 24,600 PER YEAR.

NOTE: *Under the terms of this solicitation, the Government guarantees to award the minimum quantity of 24,600. However, in order to provide maximum flexibility in meeting our customer demands, the Government reserves the right to place orders for Cap, Garrison, Men’s, MC Green up to the maximum of 384,500 for the life of the contract.

Shipping Address:

VSTZ SD0131

Travis Association for the Blind 4509 Freidrich Lane Bldg. 4 Suite 402 Austin, TX 78744-1812

NOTE: * Delivery orders may require concurrent deliveries. The production lead time for the initial is 120 days and all subsequent orders are 90 days. The Government intends to issue delivery orders that will allow for uninterrupted delivery between orders, when possible. However, failure to do so shall not be cause for any price adjustment under the “Changes” Clause. Contractor will not be required to deliver more than 6,000 Caps a month.

Inspection and Acceptance at Source.

FOB: Destination.

Quality Systems Requirements, DPSCM 4155.3.

Acceleration is authorized only with written permission of PCO.

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UPC CODES

PGC UPC NSN Nomen Size

2042 718020207704 8405012797652 CAP,GARRISON 6 3/8

2042 718020207711 8405012797653 CAP,GARRISON 6 ½

2042 718020207728 8405012797654 CAP,GARRISON 6 5/8

2042 718020207735 8405012797655 CAP,GARRISON 6 ¾

2042 718020207742 8405012797656 CAP,GARRISON 6 7/8

2042 718020207759 8405012797657 CAP,GARRISON 7

2042 718020207766 8405012797658 CAP,GARRISON 7 1/8

2042 718020207773 8405012797659 CAP,GARRISON 7 ¼

2042 718020207780 8405012797660 CAP,GARRISON 7 3/8

2042 718020207797 8405012797661 CAP,GARRISON 7 ½

2042 718020207803 8405012797662 CAP,GARRISON 7 5/8

2042 718020207810 8405012797663 CAP,GARRISON 7 ¾

2042 N/A 000CAP200 CAP,GARRISON

Special

Measurement

SQUARE INCH TABLE

ITEM DESCR GFM SQ. INCH

012797652 CAP,GARRISON 012476550 0.22

012797653 CAP,GARRISON 012476550 0.224

012797654 CAP,GARRISON 012476550 0.228

012797655 CAP,GARRISON 012476550 0.232

012797656 CAP,GARRISON 012476550 0.236

012797657 CAP,GARRISON 012476550 0.24

012797658 CAP,GARRISON 012476550 0.244

012797659 CAP,GARRISON 012476550 0.248

012797660 CAP,GARRISON 012476550 0.252

012797661 CAP,GARRISON 012476550 0.256

012797662 CAP,GARRISON 012476550 0.26

012797663 CAP,GARRISON 012476550 0.262

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ITEM DESCRIPTION

CAP, GARRISON, MAN'S, POLYESTER/WOOL GABARDINE,

GREEN SHADE 2212 (MC)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR MIL-C-29433:

THE CAP, GARRISON, MAN'S, POLYESTER/WOOL

GABARDINE, 10.6 OZ., CLASS 1, GREEN SHADE 2212

PATTERN DATE: 4 MAY 2011

INTERIM SPECIFICATION CHANGES TO MIL-C-29433:

PAGE 2, SPECIFICATIONS FEDERAL, DELETE "V-T-276"

AND SUBSTITUTE "A-A-52094".

PAGE 4, PARA 3.3.2, 2ND LINE, DELETE "2208" AND

SUBSTITUTE "2209".

PAGE 4,PARA 3.3.2, LINING AT THE END OF THE PARA

ADD THE FOLLOWING: AS AN ALTERNATE, A 100

PERCENT POLYESTER CLOTH, CONFORMING TO CLASS 3

OF A-A-52106 MAY BE USED.

PAGE 4, PARA. 3.3.4.1, LINE 2, DELETE "IC2" AND

SUBSTITUTE "III" DELETE "IA3" AND SUBSTITUTE

"I" LINE 3, DELETE "V-T-276" AND SUBSTITUTE

"A-A-52094".

PAGE 4, PARA. 3.3.3 SWEATBAND, DELETE: "THE

MATERIAL FOR THE SWEATBAND SHALL BE CLOTH,

COTTON, UNIFORM TWILL, GREEN SHADE 2224, (SEE

6.3), 8 OUNCE, CONFORMING TO TYPE III OF CCC-

C-461, EXCEPT THE REQUIREMENTS FOR COLORFAST-

NESS TO BLEACHING AND LIGHT SHALL NOT APPLY, OR

CLOTH, SATEEN, COTTON, OLIVE GREEN SHADE 107

CONFORMING TO CLASS 1 OF MIL-C-10296.", AND

SUBSTITUTE:

"THE MATERIAL FOR THE SWEATBAND SHALL BE CLOTH,

TWILL, COTTON, 5.7 TO 6.3 OUNCES, GREEN SHADE

2224 (SEE 6.3), CONFORMING TO MIL-C-29118,

EXCEPT THE REQUIREMENT FOR COLORFASTNESS TO

LIGHT SHALL NOT APPLY, OR CLOTH, SATEEN, COTTON,

OLIVE GREEN SHADE 107 CONFORMING TO CLASS 1 OF

MIL-C-10296."

Page 4, Paragraph 3.3.3, "Sweatband", after end of paragraph add the following: "As a second alternate, an 8.5 ounce cloth, sateen, cotton, green shade CG483 made in accordance with Class 1 of MIL-C-10296 may be used."

PAGE 12, OPER. 16, FINISHED APPEARANCE, LINE 6,

AFTER "1/2", ADD "PLUS OR MINUS 1/8".

PAGE 14, AFTER OPERATION 17.B, ADD "ALTERNATE:

THE SWEATBAND MAY BE SEWN TO THE CAP WITH A

DOUBLE NEEDLE MACHINE, SEWING BOTH SIDES OF THE

SWEATBAND IN ONE OPERATION. STITCH TYPE SSAT-2."

SAMPLE INFORMATION:

BASIC MATERIAL -POLYESTER/WOOL GABARDINE, 10.6

OZ., GREEN 2212 CONFORMING TO TYPE II, CLASS 12

OF MIL-C-10176 IS AVAILABLE AND APPLICABLE FOR

SHADE, FINISH AND COLORFASTNESS; AND IS

IDENTIFIED AS ROLL NO. 14-086883.

PAGE 20, PARA 5.2.1.1, LINE 1, DELETE "ONE

HUNDRED TWENTY FIVE (125)" AND SUBSTITUTE "ONE

HUNDRED (100)."

PARA 5.2.1.2, LINE 2, DELETE "750" AND

SUBSTITUTE "600".

PARA 5.2.2, DELETE "ONE HUNDRED TWENTY FIVE

(125)" AND SUBSTITUTE "ONE HUNDRED (100)".

(Ref. W2042)

ADD TO CLAUSE 52.252-9P03;

DOCUMENTS RELATED TO CONSTRUCTION OF THE HEADSIZE GAUGE FOR INSPECTION CAN BE

OBTAINED BY REFERENCE; APERTURE CARDS NO'S. 591,201,10A,14A OR 15A. IF REQUIRED, THESE

DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE AS SHOWN BELOW:

DLA TROOP SUPPORT DIRECTORATE OF CLOTHING & TEXTILES

ATTN: FQ

BLDG. 3

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PHILADELPHIA, PA 19111

NOTE: APERTURE CARD NO.____ (DRAWINGS ARE AVAILABLE TO CONTRACTORS FOR PROCURING

THEIR OWN HEADSIZE GAUGES). HEADSIZE GAUGES WILL NO LONGER BE FURNISHED AS GOVERNMENT

LOANED PROPERTY.

DELETE CURRENT "BARCODE LABEL/TAG" REQUIREMENTS AND SUBSTITUTE THE FOLLOWING:

LABEL TAG. EACH ITEM SHALL BE INDIVIDUALLY BAR-CODED WITH A PAPER TAG FOR PERSONAL CLOTHING ITEMS. THE PAPER USED FOR THE TAGS SHALL BE STANDARD BLEACHED SULFATE HAVING A BASIS WEIGHT OF 100 POUNDS WITH A SMOOTH FINISH TO ACCEPT THERMAL TRANSFER AND DIRECT PRINTING. THE TAGS SHALL HAVE A HOLE AND SHALL BE ATTACHED TO EACH ITEM BY A FASTENER, CLEARLY LEGIBLE AND READABLE BY SCANNER. THE BAR CODING ELEMENT SHALL BE A 13 DIGIT NATIONAL STOCK NUMBER (NSN). THERE SHALL BE A 12 DIGIT UNIVERSAL PRODUCT CODE (UPC) ASSIGNED FOR ALL NSNS BY THE GOVERNMENT. THE INITIAL "UPC" MUST APPEAR BENEATH THE CODE.

THE BAR CODES FOR NSN AND UPC SHALL BE A MEDIUM TO HIGH DENSITY AND SHALL BE LOCATED SO THAT THEY ARE COMPLETELY VISIBLE ON THE ITEM WHEN IT IS FOLDED AND PACKAGED AS SPECIFIED.

THE LABEL'S LOCATION SHALL CAUSE NO DAMAGE TO THE ITEM.

NOTE: UNIVERSAL PRODUCT CODE INFORMATION THE GOVERMENT ASSIGNED UNIVERSAL PRODUCT

CODE (UPC) MUST BE PLACED ON ALL SHIPPING CARTONS ON WHICH THE NSN APPEARS.

THE FOLLOWING DEFECTS APPLY FOR BARCODE LABELS/TAGS:

BAR CODE OMITTED OR NOT READABLE BY SCANNER

HUMAN-READABLE INTERPRETATION (HRI) OMITTED OR ILLEGIBLE

NOT VISIBLE ON FOLDED, PACKAGED ITEM CAUSES DAMAGE TO THE ITEM

NOTE: IF THE END ITEM IS PLACED IN A PLASTIC BAG - USE TYPE VII (PRESSURE SENSTIVE LABEL) OF

MIL-DTL-32075.

IF THE END ITEM IS TIED IN A BUNDLE OR LEFT AS AN INDIVIDUAL ITEM, USE TYPE VIII (TAG, PAPER) OF

MIL-DTL-32075.

STANDARD SAMPLE FOR FOLIAGE GREEN 504 IS

IDENTIFIED AS ROLL #3746. FOLIAGE GREEN 504

IS TO BE USED AS SPECIFIED BY CONTRACT. THIS

APPLIES TO TYPE II, CLASS 1 ONLY.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR A-A-52094A:

NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR A-A-50196:

(NO CURRENT CHANGES TO A-A-50196B)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR MIL-C-29118:

NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOLLOWS.

(Ref. T1058)

ADDITIONAL INFO FOR NN-P-71: NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOLLOWS..

(Ref. T0829 - 9/11/06)

MIL-DTL 32075: LABEL FOR CLOTHING, EQUIPAGE,

AND TENTAGE, GENERAL USE REPLACES DDD-L-20

(Ref. T0451 OT T6855- June 19, 2007)

INTERIM SPECIFICATION CHANGES TO MIL-DTL-32075:

PAGE 6, TABLE I, "PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE

TYPE VI FINISHED LABEL". UNDER "TEARING

STRENGTH" DELETE: "(LB.) MINIMUM" AND

SUBSTITUTE: "(GNS) MINIMUM".

PAGE 12, PARA 3.3.2.17, AFTER "NSN" ADD

"AND THE UNIVERSAL PRODUCT CODE (UPC)

SUPPLIED BY THE GOVERNMENT, FOR ALL NSN"s."

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR MIL-C-368:

(USE OF IMPORTED YARN AUTHORIZED FOR

CLASS 1 CLOTH)

INTERIM CHANGES TO MIL-C-368J:

PAGE 2, PARA. 1.2, ADD THE FOLLOWING:

"CLASS 4 - TWILL, 3.7 OUNCE, RELAXED FINISH.".

PAGE 3, PARA. 2.2, ADD THE FOLLOWING:

"AATCC 20 - FIBER ANALYSIS: QUALITATIVE"

PAGE 4, TABLE I, UNDER "CLASS" COLUMN, DELETE

"1" AND SUBSTITUTE "1 AND 4".

PAGE 8, ADD THE FOLLOWING NEW SUBPARAGRAPH:

"3.8.1 RELAXED FINISH. CLASS 4 CLOTH SHALL HAVE

A RELAXED FINISH APPLIED ON A TENTER FRAME

DURING THE FINISHING PROCESS.".

PAGE 8, TABLE II, UNDER TEST METHOD COLUMN,

LINE 1, DELETE "1600" AND SUBSTITUTE "AATCC 20".

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PAGE 8, TABLE II, ADD THE FOLLOWING:

"SHRINKAGE (CLASS 4) 3.8, 3.8.1 5580".

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR MIL-S-3577:

NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOLLOWS.

(Ref. T1426)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR MIL-C-3738:

WITH THE FOLLOWING INTERIM CHANGES TO MIL-C-3738:

NOTE: REDUCED AQL'S APPLY AS FOLLOWS:

PAGE 2, 2.1.2, DELETE LINES 4 THRU 7 AND

SUBSTITUTE:

"U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

METHODS OF TEST FOR GRADES OF WOOL TOP

(APPLICATION FOR TEST COPIES SHOULD BE ADDRESSED

TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, AGRI-

CULTURAL MARKETING SERVICE, WASHINGTON, DC

20402.)"

PAGE 6, AFTER 4.4.2, ADD THE FOLLOWING:

"4.4.2.1, WOOL. THE WOOL SHALL BE EXAMINED FOR

GRADE (SEE 3.3.1) IN THE UNDYED TOP FORM BY

COMPARISON WITH THE APPLICABLE U.S. STANDARD

(SEE 2.1.2). IN THE EVENT OF A DISPUTE, THE WOOL

GRADE SHALL BE DETERMINED BY THE WIDTH METHOD

(WEDGE). THE SAMPLE UNIT SHALL BE 1 YARD OF TOP,

PRIOR TO DYEING. THE SAMPLE SIZE (NUMBER OF

SAMPLE UNITS) SHALL BE AS LISTED BELOW. THE LOT

SIZE SHALL BE EXPRESSED IN UNITS OF ONE POUND.

THE RESULTS FROM EACH SAMPLE UNIT SHALL BE

REPORTED SEPARATELY. THE LOT SHALL BE UNACCEPT-

ABLE IF A SINGLE SAMPLE UNIT FAILS TO MEET THE

REQUIRED GRADE.

LOT SIZE (POUNDS) SAMPLE SIZE

800 OR LESS 2

801 UP TO AND INCLUDING

22,000 3

22,001 AND OVER 5

PARA. 4.4.3.1 POINT COUNT EXAMINATION, SECOND

LINE, DELETE "10" AND SUBSTITUTE "7". AT END OF

PARAGRAPH, ADD THE FOLLOWING: "EXCEPT THAT

BOWED OR SKEWED FILLING YARNS SHALL NOT BE

SCORED."

PAGE 7, TABLE II, LINE 1, DELETE THE FOLLOWING:

"WOOL GRADE 3.3.1 ASTM D 2130 1/

UNDER TABLE II, DELETE "1/" IN ITS ENTIRETY.

PAGE 8, DELETE PARAS. 4.5 AND 4.5.1.

PAGE 11, PARA. 6.7, DELETE ENTIRELY.

CERTIFICATE OF CONFORMANCE IS APPLICABLE FOR

THE GRADING OF WOOL IN TOP FORM.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR MIL-DTL-10176:

INTERIM SPECIFICATION CHANGES TO MIL-DTL-10176K:

WHEN AIR FORCE SHADE 1605 IS SPECIFIED, THE

CLOTH SHALL BE PIECE DYED.

3.7.3, LINE 2: DELETE "5.5" AND SUBSTITUTE "5.0"

ADD THE FOLLOWING PARAGRAPHS:

"3.7.4 WATER REPELLENT TREATMENT. WHEN SPECIFIED

, THE CLOTH SHALL BE GIVEN AN APPROVED DURABLE

FLUOROCHEMICAL TYPE WATER REPELLENT TREATMENT

AND SHALL CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS

SPECIFIED IN 3.7.2 WHEN TESTED AS SPECIFIED IN

4.4.4.

3.7.4.1 SPRAY RATING. THE RESULTS OF THE THREE

INDIVIDUAL DETERMINATIONS ON THE SAMPLE UNIT FOR

SPRAY RATING SHALL BE EQUAL TO OR BETTER THAN

RATINGS OF 90,90,80 INITIALLY AND 80,80,70 AFTER

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ONE DRYCLEANING WHEN TESTED AS SPECIFIED IN

4.4.4."

PAGE 9, PARAGRAPH 4.3.3.1 YARD-BY-YARD

EXAMINATION, LINE 3, DELETE "10" AND SUBSTITUTE

"7", LINE 4, DELETE "12" AND SUBSTITUTE "8"

TABLE II, BELOW "PH": ADD THE FOLLOWING UNDER

THEIR RESPECTIVE COLUMNS:

"WATER REPELLENCY:

SPRAY RATING:

INITIAL--------3.7.3.1---------5526

AFTER 1 DRYCLEANING----3.7.3.1---5508 AND 5526

SPONGING:

COLD WATER SPONGING IS REQUIRED. A PROPER

ALCOHOL WETTING AGENT SHALL BE USED TO INSURE

SHRINKAGE IS ACCOMPLISHED AND WATER RESISTANT

FINISH IS NOT RELEASED.

THE WATER REPELLANT TREATMENT MUST BE

APPLIED BEFORE THE SPONGING OPERATION.

ALL THE SPECIFICATION REQUIREMENTS MUST BE MET.

CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS

16 CFR PART 1500- FEDERAL HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES

ACT REGULATIONS.

29 CFR PART 1910- OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH

STANDARDS.

(APPLICATIONS FOR COPIES OF REFERENCED

DOCUMENTS SHOULD BE ADDRESSED TO U.S

GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE, SUPERINTENT OF

DOCUMENTS, MAIL STOP: SSOP, WASHINGTON, DC

20402-9328.)

PRINCIPLES AND METHODS OF TOXICOLOGY,

A. WALLACE HAYES (EDITOR), 1989, PP 394-396.

(APPLICATIONS FOR COPIES OF REFERENCED

DOCUMENTS SHOULD BE ADDRESSED TO RAVEN

PRESS,1185 AVENUE OF THE AMERICAS, NEW YORK,

NY 10036.)

TOXICITY. THE FINISHED CLOTH SHALL NOT

PRESENT A DERMAL HEALTH HAZARD WHEN USED

AS INTENDED.

TOXICITY ASSESSMENT. THE CONTRACTOR MUST

FURNISH INFORMATION WHICH CERTIFIES THAT

THE FINISHED PRODUCT IS COMPOSED OF MATERIALS

WHICH HAVE BEEN SAFELY USED COMMERCIALLY OR

PROVIDE SUFFICIENT TOXICITY DATA TO SHOW

COMPATIBILITY WITH PROLONGED, DIRECT SKIN

CONTACT. AT A MINIMUM, TOXICITY DATA SHOULD

INCLUDE RESULTS FROM A PRIMARY DERMAL IRRITATION

STUDY IN LABORATORY ANIMALS AND A REPEATED

INSULT HUMAN PATCH TEST (MODIFIED DRAIZE

PROCEDURE). THE LATTER MUST BE CONDUCTED UNDER

THE SUPERVISION OF A QUALIFIED DERMATOLOGIST

USING AT LEAST 100 FREE LIVING INDIVIDUALS.

INTERIM CHANGES TO TYPE II, CLASS 12 CLOTH,

NAVY SHADE 3346 ONLY.

APPLICABLE WHEN PROCURING CLOTH FOR THE

FOLLOWING ITEMS:

COAT, MANS, BLUE, DRESS, MIL-C-29107

COAT, WOMAN'S, BLUE, DRESS, MIL-C- 29628

SKIRT, WOMAN'S, BLUE, DRESS, MIL-S-29631

SLACKS, WOMAN'S, MIL-S-29630

TROUSERS, MANS, CLASS 12 MIL-T-41828

(REF. T0969)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR MIL-C-10296:

NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOLLOWS.

ADDITIONAL INFO FOR MIL-P-15011: NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOLLOWS.

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR MIL-B-17757:

MIL-B-17757 IS CANCELLED WITHOUT REPLACEMENT.

THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS ARE AUTHORIZED FOR USE IN LIEU

OF MIL-B-17757:

ASTM-D-5118, STANDARD PRACTICE FOR FABRICATION OF FIBERBOARD SHIPPING BOXES, AND ASTM-D- 1974, STANDARD PRACTICE FOR METHOD OF CLOSING, SEALING AND REINFORCING FIBERBOARD

SHIPPING CONTAINERS.

(ref. T0857 - 6/15/06)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR MIL-I-45208:

NOTE: MIL-I-45208 HAS BEEN CANCELLED AND REPLACED BY THE FOLLOWING: INTERNATIONAL

STANDARDS ISO 9001:2000

OR AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR QUALITY ASQ 2003 VERSION.

HIGHER LEVEL INSPECTION SYSTEM:

THE INSPECTION SYSTEM(S) MUST BE SUBMITTED WITH YOUR

BID PROPOSAL FOR EVALUATION AND APPROVAL BY DLA TROOP

SUPPORT'S CONTRACTING OFFICER.

INSPECTION SYSTEM(S) COMPLIANT/BUT ARE NOT

LIMITED TO THE INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS ISO 9002

OR ASQ 2003 MAY BE UTILIZED IF TAILORED TO THE SPECIFIC

QUALITY ASSURANCE REQUIREMENTS IN THIS SOLICITATION.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: FED-STD-751 HAS BEEN

CANCELLED AND REPLACED BY ASTM-D-6193, 4/98

STANDARD PRACTICES FOR STITCHES AND SEAMS.

THIS STANDARD SHOULD BE USED IN PREFERENCE

TO FED-STD-751.

(ref. T0216 - May 18, 2006) MIL-STD-129P, WITH CHANGE 4 - DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE STANDARD PRACTICE MILITARY MARKING

FOR SHIPMENT AND STORAGE - DATED

19 SEPTEMBER 2007

INTERIM CHANGES:

OMISSION OF MARKINGS ON EXTERIOR SHIPPING CONTAINERS OF ITEMS

IN THE DLA TROOP SUPPORT CLOTHING AND TEXTILE (C&T) DIRECTORATE:

THE NOMENCLATURE AND MANUFACTURER'S NAME (WHEN THE NAME IDENTIFIES THE MATERIAL) SHALL

BE OMITTED FROM ALL EXTERIOR SHIPPING CONTAINERS OF DLA TROOP SUPPORT C&T ITEMS,

REGARDLESS OF MODE OF SHIPMENT.

IF THE MANUFACTURER'S NAME DOES NOT IDENTIFY THE MATERIAL AS BEING CLOTHING, IT MAY REMAIN. NSNS SHALL BE SHOWN ON ALL SHIPPING CONTAINERS OF C&T ITEMS, THE PACKING LIST SHALL BE PLACED INSIDE THE LAST CONTAINER TO BE LOADED FOR EACH SHIPMENT. THE WORDS

"PACKING LIST HERE" SHALL BE STENCILED, NOT HAND LETTERED, ON THE CONTAINER.

MIL-STD-147 IS HEREBY REINSTATED AS FOLLOWS:

MIL-STD-147E DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

16 MAY 2008 STANDARD PRACTICE

PALLETIZED UNIT LOADS

STANDARDS (COMMERCIAL)

ASME-MH1 American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Pallets, Slip Sheets, and Other Bases For Unit Loads, for construction of pallets.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR MIL-STD-901:

INTERIM CHANGES TO MIL-STD-901B

PAGE 9:

DEFECT VII F.2.: DELETE "ON EDGE, TOP, OR RAISED

STITCHING"

PAGE 10:

DEFECT VII F.3., AFTER THE WORD "TENSION":

INSERT "RESULTING IN A TIGHT SEAM"

MIL-STD-901, PAGE 5, TABLE I, DELETE IN ITS

ENTIRETY AND SUBSTITUTE "TABLE I" SAMPLING

PROVISIONS FOR END ITEM VISUAL EXAMINATION.

NORMAL INSPECTION

LOT SZ SAMP SZ MAX ACCP MAX ACCP PT VALU

. NO. FOR

. SELECTED 3&2 PT 3,2,1 PT

. DEFECTS DEFECTS DEFECTS

. (SEE1.2)

UP THRU 90 20 2 6

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91-150 32 3 9 151-280 50 5 13 281-500 80 9 20 501-1200 125 12 27 1201-3200 200 18 40 3201-10,000 315 24 58 10,001-35,000 500 37 84

35,001 & OVER 800 52 122

TIGHTEN INSPECTION

UP THRU 150 32 2 7

151-280 50 3 10 281-500 80 5 16 501-1200 125 9 24 1201-3200 200 14 36 3201-10,000 315 21 54 10,001-35,000 500 31 82

35,001 & OVER 800 47 122

REDUCED INSPECTION

UP THRU 280 20 2-7 6

201-500 32 3-9 9 501-1200 50 5-11 13 1201-3200 80 9-14 15 3201-10,000 125 12-17 28 10,001-35,000 200 17-23 40

35,001 & OVER 315 24-30 58

1/ IF THE FIRST VALUE IS EXCEEDED BUT THE SECOND

VALUE HAS NOT BEEN EXCEEDED, ACCEPT THE LOT BUT

REINSTATE NORMAL INSPECTION (SEE 5.5.4B). THE

SECOND VALUE IS THE MAXIMUM ACCEPTABLE POINT

VALUE.

(Ref. T0355)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR MIL-STD-2073-1:

NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOLLOWS

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The following items require enhanced labeling and enhanced packaging as specified below. The DLA logo and all labeling shall be in accordance with the graphic depictions attached here in.

The product line name shall be as specified below, dependent upon the service ownership of end item being manufactured under this contract.

SERVICE PRODUCT LINE NAME

Army G arrison C ollection

Navy Q uarterdeck C ollection

Air Force W ings C ollection

Marine Corps V alor C ollection

Coast Guard G uardian C ollection

Common Service:

Used by 2 or more Services D efender C ollection

The font styles specified below shall be followed for all labels: Poly bags, DLA sewn in labels, and hang tags.

FONT STYLE

Product Line Name, First Letter of each word Kunstler Script, Bold (i.e. W, D, C, Q)

Product Line Name, All except first letter Calibri ( i.e. ollection)

DLA websites Calibri, Italicized (i.e. http://dod)

Tag line (“..THE PERFECT FIT”) Perpetua Titling MT, Bold (i.e. perfect)

Made in U.S.A Elephant (i.e. U.S.A.)

Additional Wording on reverse of poly bag Times New Roman (i.e. To Place an order)

Note: Spacing of Product line Name: Add a space after first letter before second letter of each word.

ITEM

POLY BAG

DLA

SEWN-IN LABELS

DLA

TAGS

All-Weather Coats Plain Large Hang Tag Jackets Plain Large Hang Tag

Solicitation Number: SPM1C1-11-R-0116 Page 13 of 48 Overcoats (Peacoats) Plain Large Hang Tag Sweaters DLA Logo Small-loop None Jumpers Plain Small-end fold Hang Tag Skirts Plain Small-end fold or loop Hang Tag Shirts DLA Logo Small-end fold or loop None Garrison Caps DLA Logo Small-end fold None Berets DLA Logo Small- loop None Trousers, Utility Plain Small-end fold Joker Tag Slacks, Utility Plain Small-end fold Joker Tag

Dress Shirts only: Commercial packaging including pins, cardboard backing, plastic collar stands, etc. shall be used.

The following are the requirements for the printed poly bags, DLA sewn-in labels, DLA hang tags and

DLA joker tags. The DLA logo (size and design), font (type and size) shall be exactly as shown in the graphics below:

Poly Bags with-DLA LOGO on White Background

Sweaters White background, 3inches High completely surrounding the bag. Position white background approx 1/3 of the way up from bottom of bag.

Shirts White background, 3 inches High completely surrounding the bag. Position white background approx 1/3 of the way up from bottom of bag.

Garrison Caps White background, 3 inches High by approx 6 inches Wide (front of bag) and 8 inches Wide (reverse of bag), positioned lengthwise on the bag approx 3 inches (front of bag) and 2 inches(reverse of bag) from closed end of bag and centered top-to-bottom.

Berets White background, 3 inches High by 6 inches Wide (front of bag) and 8inches Wide (reverse of bag); centered on the front and approx 2 inches below the open end of the reverse; positioned with the open end of the bag above the DLA logo on both the front and reverse sides. Insert the beret so that the combination label is visible through the reverse side of the bag

Solicitation Number: SPM1C1-11-R-0116 Page 14 of 48 Example of printing required on front of the poly bags. Example shows appropriate product line name for Army items. Adjust Product Line Name dependent upon Service ownership.

https://dod-emall.dla.mil/

GGG aaarrrrrriiisssooonnn CCC ooolllllleeeccctttiiiooonnn “…the perfect fit”

Example of printing required for Back of poly bag, for all product line names.

MADE IN U.S.A.

To place an order via our electronic catalog or for more information about us, visit our website at https://dod-emall.dla.mil

We are DLA TROOP SUPPORT your premier supplier of military clothing.

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Small Label-

End Fold

Small Label-

Cut loop Fused edges

Large Label

Label Dimension*

2- 3/4 inches Wide by 1 5/8 inches High

1-1/2 inches Wide by 5-3/8 inches High (fold in half)

3 inches Wide by 3 inches High

Label Color

White

Border

N/A

N/A

4 ½ point, Pantone # 296 (Blue), ¼ inch from all edges

NOTE: All Label dimensions shall have a 1/8 inch tolerance

Example of Small-End fold label. Background shall be white. Product line example is for a Navy item. Adjust Product Line Name dependent upon Service ownership.

Note: Broken line indicates stitch line for attachment to end item.

Solicitation Number: SPM1C1-11-R-0116 Page 16 of 48 Example of Large-End fold label. Background shall be white. Product line in example is for a Navy item. Adjust Product Line Name dependent upon Service ownership.

NOTE: Broken line indicates stitching line for attachment to end item.

Example of Small - Loop label. Background shall be white. Product line in example is for a Navy item. Adjust Product Line Name dependent upon Service ownership

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Note: Broken line indicates where label is to be folded.

The contract requirement for labels and packaging other than DLA labeling and packaging shall remain as specified in the specification (MIL-DTL, CID, Purchase description, etc.) except as noted.

Attachment of labels:

The small–end fold DLA label for skirts, trousers and slacks, and shirts with a double yoke shall be lock stitched on both side edges 1/8 inch from edge.

The small-loop DLA label for shirts without a double yoke shall be caught in the collar joining seam.

The large –end fold DLA label for Coats, Overcoats, Jackets, and Jumpers shall be lock stitched on all four sides 1/8 inch from edge.

Labels shall be positioned as specified below:

LABEL PLACEMENT - End Fold and Loop

Item Placement

Shirts For shirts with a double yoke: the small size DLA label shall be centered on the inside of the double yoke below the collar, and must be visible through the poly bag when commercially packaged. The size/NSN label shall be centered and caught in the double yoke seam, beneath the DLA Troop Support label.

For shirts without a double yoke: the small size DLA label shall be looped and be centered and caught in the collar seam, on top of, but not attached to, the size/NSN label. The product line name will have to be stacked in order to fit this smaller sized label. The size/NSN label shall be approx 1 ½ “ W x 2 ¾ ” H, printed in the required font size, centered and stitched in collar seam underneath, but not attached to, the DLA label, so that it extends beyond the bottom of the DLA label and is completely visible.

All-Weather Coats The large size DLA label shall be centered and stitched on the left facing, approximately 10”-12” above the bottom edge. If a size/combination label is required in this area, stitch the size/combination label just beneath the DLA label.

Overcoats (Peacoats)

The large size DLA label shall be centered and stitched in the coat, approximately 1” from the neck seam. If a size/combination label is required in this area, stitch the size/combination label just beneath the DLA label.

Skirts The small size DLA label shall be stitched on the liner, approximately 2” down from the waistband and ¼” from the edge of the liner; if there is no liner, stitch the label on the outside back ply of the pocketing, slightly above the combination label. Alternatively, the label may be looped and caught in the inside waistband seam.

Sweaters The small size DLA label shall be looped and be centered and stitched in the collar seam, with the combination label information printed on the reverse. The size and NSN shall be printed on a self-adhesive label, approximately 1 ½” H x ¾” W, and shall be placed on the poly bag in the lower right-hand corner of the bag.

Jackets (including utility jackets)

The large size DLA label shall be centered and stitched in both the jacket and the liner (if required), approximately 1” from the neck seam. If a size/combination label is required in this area, stitch the size/combination label just beneath the DLA label.

Jumpers The small size DLA label shall be centered and stitched approximately 1” from the neck seam. Stitch the size/combination label just beneath the DLA label.

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LABEL PLACEMENT - End Fold and Loop (continued)

Item Placement Trousers and Slacks (utility only)

The small size DLA label shall be stitched on the waistband (if sufficiently wide) or outside back ply of the pocketing (if applicable).

Garrison Caps The small size DLA label shall be stitched on the inside of the cap, on the opposite side from the combination label.

Berets The small size DLA label shall be stitched on the inside of the beret, slightly above the combination label.

The following items require a self adhesive label as described below:

Self-Adhesive Label

Sweaters Size and NSN must be printed in black ink on a self-adhesive label approximately 1 ½” W x ¾” H, affixed on the bottom right hand corner of front of poly bag, below the white background with the DLA logo and product line name.

Approx fonts. Size – 14 point; NSN – 10 point. The garment size shall be indicated by the letters S, M, L, XL, etc, followed by the required numerical size – for example, M (38-40).

Garrison caps Replace paper identification label specified in end item requirement document (required to be placed inside the poly bag) with a self-adhesive label of the same approx size and containing the same information. Affix the label on the lower right corner of the front of poly bag, below the white background with the DLA and product line name.

Utility slacks and trousers

A self-adhesive commercial leg strip label shall be affixed to slacks and trouser leg with DLA website and garment size be printed in black.

HANG TAGS

Tag Dimension 4” H x 3” W

Tag Color White

Tag Spec 8 point weight, coated on both sides

Border 4 ½ point, PMS # 296 (Blue), front and reverse, ¼” from all edges

Solicitation Number: SPM1C1-11-R-0116 Page 19 of 48 Example of Front of DLA Hang Tag. Product line in example is for an Army item. Adjust Product Line Name dependent upon Service ownership

G arrison

C ollection

“““ ... ... TTThhheee pppeeerrrfffeeecccttt fffiiittt”””

Solicitation Number: SPM1C1-11-R-0116 Page 20 of 48 Example of Back of DLA hang tag for all product line names.

MADE IN U.S.A.

INFORMATION:

http://www.dscp.dla.mil/clothingandtextiles/

ORDERING:

https://dod-emall.dla.mil

DLA Customer Interaction Center:

http://www.dlis.dla.mil/cust.asp

HANG TAG PLACEMENT

Skirts, Slacks and Trousers Attach hang tag at or slightly below waistband.

Coats, Jackets, Jumpers, and Coveralls

Attach near bottom of left sleeve.

JOKER TAGS1

Tag Dimension Approx 2” H x 3” W

Tag Color White

Tag Spec 8 point weight, coated front side

Details Tag will show DLA logo, size, and retail UPC code.

PMS color numbers shall be as specified below:

http://www.dscp.dla.mil/clothingandtextiles/ https://dod-emall.dla.mil/ http://www.dlis.dla.mil/cust.asp

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PMS Color Numbers

DLA websites PMS # 296 (Blue))

Product line name (e.g., Garrison Collection) PMS # 296 (Blue)

Tag line (“…the perfect fit”) PMS # 296 (Blue)

DLA logo PMS # 296 (Blue)

All Wording on reverse of hang tag and poly bag PMS # 296 (Blue)

Solicitation Number: SPM1C1-11-R-0116 Page 22 of 48 Enlargement of DLA LOGO.

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DELIVERIES

DELIVERY INCREMENTS AND QUANTITIES

Item: Cap, Garrison, Men’s, MC Green

NSN SIZE 120 Days 90 Days 60 Days 8405-01-279-7652 6 3/8 200 100 100 0 8405-01-279-7653 6 1/2 400 200 100 100 8405-01-279-7654 6 5/8 1,000 400 300 300 8405-01-279-7655 6 3/4 1,300 400 400 500 8405-01-279-7656 6 7/8 2,300 700 800 800 8405-01-279-7657 7 3,500 1100 1200 1,200 8405-01-279-7658 7 1/8 3,000 1000 1000 1,000 8405-01-279-7659 7 1/4 1,900 600 700 600 8405-01-279-7660 7 3/8 700 200 200 300 8405-01-279-7661 7 1/2 400 100 100 200 8405-01-279-7662 7 5/8 200 100 100 0 8405-01-279-7663 7 3/4 100 100 0

15,000 5,000 5,000 5,000

*Note: The above delivery schedule is the delivery for the first delivery order. However, the above delivery schedule sizes are representative of the mix of sizes a delivery order may contain. The Government may order any mix of sizes.

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Addendum to 52.212-1

52.215-9P17 EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD (JUL 1998) DLA Troop Support

(a) The Government will make award to the responsible offeror(s) whose offer conforms with the solicitation and is most advantageous to the Government, cost or price, and other evaluation factors considered. The Government will award a contract only to concerns whose technical proposals establish that they can meet the requirements of the Government. For this solicitation, all evaluation factors other than cost or price, when combined, are –

[ ] significantly less important than cost or price. As the evaluated cost/price becomes more equal, relative importance of all other evaluation factors becomes more significant.

[ ] approximately equal to cost or price.

[ X ] significantly more important than cost or price. As other evaluation factors become more equal, the evaluated cost or price becomes more important.

(b) Non-Cost/Price Evaluation Factors, Sub-factors and Elements:

1. Technical Factor - Product Demonstration Model(s) (PDM(S)) – and Technical Risk Sub-factors:

a. Manufacturing Operations

b. Visual Requirements

c. Dimensional Requirements

Note: The Product Demonstration Model(s) sub-factors above are of equal importance, however the overall PDM(S) rating will be no higher than the lowest sub-factor rating.

2. Past Performance - Performance Confidence Assessment Sub-factors:

a. Past Performance Relevancy

b. Quality and Delivery Performance

- Quality of Items

- Delivery Performance

Note: Relevancy and Contractor Performance Sub-factors are of equal importance. Under the contractor performance sub-factors, the elements of quality of items and delivery performance are of equal importance.

The first non-cost or price evaluation factor of PDM(S) is the most important technical factor as it clearly shows an offeror(s) capability and understanding of the specification. The second non-cost or price evaluation technical factor is Past Performance or Performance Confidence Assessment as this factor evaluates the responsibility and reliability of an offeror based on their prior performance under commercial and Government contracts.

The Non-Cost/Price Evaluation Factors listed above will be evaluated and rated in accordance with the criteria listed on the pages which immediately follow.

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52.215-9P12 INSTRUCTIONS FOR PREPARING PROPOSALS (AUG 2010) DLA TROOP SUPPORT

(a) Proposal Organization

(1) A proposal shall be prepared in two separate volumes and provided in the quantities shown below. Proposals that do not provide the required information in the prescribed format may be excluded from further consideration.

Volume Volume Title No of Copies Suggested Page Limit I Technical Proposal 1 NONE

II Business Proposal (if required)

0 NONE

(2) During proposal evaluation, each volume will be reviewed separately. All cost/price data/information, if required, must be in Volume II. No reference to cost/price data/information shall be included in the technical proposal. Each volume shall be separately bound (stapled is acceptable) to facilitate evaluation.

(b) Volume I, Technical Proposal (see Attachment I to this solicitation)

(1) The technical proposal must demonstrate the offeror's ability to meet the Government's requirements as set forth in this solicitation. To be considered acceptable, the offeror’s technical proposal must provide, as a minimum, the information requested in Section L. Failure to provide the information requested by any of the technical evaluation factors identified in Section L may be considered a "no response" and a rating of "unacceptable" given to the applicable factor, sub-factor, element or sub-element. Offerors are advised to indicate, when appropriate, that they have no relevant past performance.

(2) You are required to prepare and submit your proposal aligned with the technical evaluation factors specified in Section M of this solicitation to facilitate government review and evaluation. Continuation sheets shall clearly identify the solicitation number and your firm's name on each page.

(c) Volume II, Business Proposal (see Attachment II to this solicitation, if a Business Proposal is required (see paragraph (a)(2) above)).

(1) If this solicitation contains FAR 52.215-20, the offeror is required to furnish cost or pricing data or information other than cost or pricing data in the format specified in the clause or its Alternates.

(2) The Government may require the submission of a Business Proposal during discussions, even if one was not requested with initial offers.

Although offeror submission of a Business Proposal (Volume II) is not required with initial offer, offered prices must be annotated in the Section B delivery schedule.

(d) Proposals that are unrealistic in terms of technical or schedule commitments, or unrealistically low in price, will be considered indicative of a lack of understanding of the solicitation requirements.

Proposals will be evaluated for both Technical Merit and Price Reasonableness following the evaluation procedures in Section “M” of this solicitation. This attachment has been formatted to assist you in preparing a complete technical proposal. In order to provide full consideration of your qualification for contract award, you are encouraged to ensure that the information furnished in support of your technical proposal is factual, accurate, and complete.

1. The DOD is committed to applying “Best Value” contracting as a means to rely on industry for timely delivery of quality products.

2. You may provide additional technical information you believe will enhance your proposal, however, overly elaborate presentations are not desired.

3. Failure to provide the information requested may render your proposal technically unacceptable.

4. The Government reserves the right to verify the information provided for evaluation purposes.

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SOLICITATION’S EVALUATION FACTORS

(1) PRODUCT DEMONSTRATION MODEL(S)

52.215-9020 INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMITING PRODUCT DEMONSTRATION MODEL(S) (PDM(S)) FOR SUPPLY CHAINS AT DLA Troop Support (formerly DSCP) (APR 2008) – DLAD

(a) The offeror shall submit Product Demonstration Model(s) (PDM(S)), as specified below, as part of its proposal.

Models will be submitted at no expense to the Government and must be received prior to the time and date set forth for closing of offers. PDM(S) will be returned at the offeror’s request and expense so long as the is(are) not destroyed by testing, retained by the Government as a manufacturing standard, and/or unless otherwise specified by the solicitation. PDM(S) will become Government property unless return is requested within 30 days after date of award.

Item Number 8405-01-279-7658 (Size 7 1/8) No. of Units Required ______2_______

(b) Models will be tested or evaluated to determine compliance with all characteristics specified for such test or evaluation as referenced in FAR 15.3. Failure of models to conform to all such characteristics may result in the rejection of the entire offer. Failure to furnish models by the time and date specified in the solicitation may be cause for rejection of the entire offer if not otherwise acceptable under the provisions for considering late offers.

The following applies only when checked as paragraph (c):

[ ] If the PDM(S) will be used as a manufacturing standard, for the successful offeror(s), the Government will return one approved Product Demonstration Model (PDM(S)) which will serve as a manufacturing standard. Products delivered under any resulting contract shall conform to the approved model as to the characteristics listed for test or evaluation and shall conform to the specification/commercial product description characteristics.

[ X ] It is preferred that the materials used to manufacture the be in accordance with any specifications defined in Section C of this solicitation. However, if the offeror uses alternate materials to manufacture the a letter must be supplied with them stating (i) which materials depart from the end item specification and (ii) that, although the materials used in producing the differ from those specified, the materials required by the specification will be utilized under any resultant contract.

NOTE: The use of alternate materials will not affect the rating of the PDM(S), either favorably or negatively when the use of the alternate materials is identified in accordance with the requirements of this section. However, the Government reserves the right to give a negative rating to (a) that is (are) made with materials that depart from the end item specification and the use of those alternate materials was not identified in accordance with the requirements of this section. Accordingly, to preclude a negative assessment of a PDM(S) that is comprised of materials that are not in accordance with the specification(s), it is in the offeror's best interest to identify any and all alternate materials that have been used.

Although the offeror is permitted to use alternate materials to construct the, the offeror is not permitted to utilize alternate manufacturing operations or change the construction/design of the PDM(S). The PDM(S) must be manufactured (i) at the same facility as the production quantity and (ii) must be in accordance with applicable specifications, including the placement of the labels, unless otherwise identified. However, labels need not be printed for the purpose of the PDM(S) but there must be an indication as to the size of the PDM(S), when applicable."

NOTE: shall only be furnished with the offeror’s proposal at the time and date of the initial closing of the solicitation.

Subsequent submissions will not be permitted, even if deficiencies exist in the submitted. Therefore, the offeror must furnish its best effort at the time and date of the initial closing of the solicitation. Corrections to the will not be accepted by the Government.

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Technical Factor – Evaluation of Product Demonstration Model(s) (PDM(S)) The characteristics that will be tested or evaluated are conformance to:

(a) manufacturing operations

(b) visual requirements

(c) dimensional requirements of the specification/commercial item description.

NOTE:

1. An “UNACCEPTABLE” rating in ANY of the sub-factors will be cause for an Overall “unacceptable” rating of the PDM(S).

2. The offeror shall produce both the PDM(S) and the production quantity at the same facility where production will occur. Vendors will list the place of manufacture for samples and list the intended manufacturing site of the production quantities under the Place of Performance Clause within the solicitation.

3. Approval of the PDM(S) as part of this technical proposal does not relieve the potential awardee from the requirements of the RFP.

4. Manufacturing operations for the placement of labels must be completed to indicate compliance with the specification/commercial item description. The labels need not be printed for the purpose of the PDM(S);

however, the end item size must be indicated.\

5. The overall PDM(S) rating will be no higher than the lowest PDM(S) sub-factor rating.

6. An Overall Unsatisfactory PDM(S) rating will result in the rejection of the entire offer.

(2) PAST PERFORMANCE – PERFORMANCE CONFIDENCE ASSESSMENT

Past Performance – Performance Confidence Assessment. Evaluation of Past Performance From the period two years prior to the solicitation closing date, the Government will assess offeror-submitted past performance information, as well as relevant information from any other sources, for use as an indicator of successful contract performance.

a. Past Performance Relevancy

b. Quality and Delivery Performance

- Quality of Items

- Delivery Performance

The currency and relevance of the information, source of information, context of data, volume of business and general trends in performance will be considered. Offerors may be given an opportunity to address especially unfavorable reports of past performance and the offeror’s response or lack thereof will be taken into consideration.

Offeror's past performance will be evaluated in order to assess the government’s confidence in the probability that a prospective contractor will successfully perform as proposed. The government will evaluate the offeror's record of contract compliance in supplying products that meet the user's needs.

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Every past performance evaluation will consider:

(a) Relevancy

The offeror shall describe the extent of experience producing the same or similar item(s) for a commercial or Government entity within two years preceding the solicitation closing date. For each contract, the offeror shall provide:

(1) The contract/order number.

(2) Date of the contract/order.

(3) The commercial or Government entity point of contact (name, address and telephone number).

(4) Average dollar amount of the contract per annum.

(5) Total contract/order quantity.

(6) Quantity shipped per month.

(7) Period of performance.

(8) Brief description of the item(s), including the National Stock Number (NSN) and specification number, if applicable.

(b) Quality & Delivery Performance For each contract identified in response to paragraph (a) above, the offeror shall:

(1) describe the quality of items delivered. For substandard quality, the offeror shall specifically address any warranty actions taken, quality deficiency reports issued, or returned merchandise (including one-for-one exchanges). The description of the problem shall also include an explanation for its occurrence, a clear plan or evidence of measures taken to preclude a recurrence and whether or not it was the offeror’s fault or subject to mitigating circumstances and

(2) specifically indicate whether the items were delivered on time, ahead of or behind schedule. If the items were not delivered on time, the offeror shall also provide the number of days delivered ahead of or behind schedule, whether revised delivery schedules were granted and an explanation for any delivery extensions. For delinquent delivery, the description shall also include an explanation for its occurrence, a clear plan or evidence of measures taken to preclude a recurrence and whether or not the problem was the offeror’s fault, otherwise excusable or subject to mitigating circumstances.

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COMBINED TECHNICAL RISK RATINGS

Technical Factor - Product Demonstration Model(s) (PDM(S))

OUTSTANDING

Proposal meets requirements and indicates an exceptional approach and understanding of the requirements. Strengths far outweigh any weaknesses. Risk of unsuccessful performance is very low. The PDM(S) meets the stated requirements of the acquisition documentation (i.e., specification; commercial item description; purchase description, etc.,) and has no deficiencies.

GOOD

Proposal meets requirements and indicates a thorough approach and understanding of the requirements. Proposal contains strengths which outweigh any weaknesses. Risk of unsuccessful performance is low. The PDM(S) meets the stated requirements of the acquisition documentation (i.e., specification; commercial item description; purchase description, etc.,), and exceeds some to the Government’s benefit. The PDM(S) contains a weakness or weaknesses that are not significant and are very easily correctable during production.

ACCEPTABLE

Proposal meets requirements and indicates an adequate approach and understanding of the requirements. Strengths and weaknesses are offsetting or will have little or no impact on contract performance. Risk of unsuccessful performance is no worse than moderate. The PDM(S) meets the stated requirements of the acquisition documentation (i.e., specification;

commercial item description; purchase description, etc.). PDM(S) contains a weakness or weaknesses that require preventative corrective action in production.

MARGINAL

Proposal does not clearly meet requirements and has not demonstrated an adequate approach and understanding of the requirements. The proposal has one or more weaknesses which are not offset by strengths. Risk of unsuccessful performance is high. The PDM(S) does not meet all the stated requirements of the acquisition documentation (i.e., specification;

commercial item description; purchase description, etc.,), but has the potential to become acceptable through significant corrective action. The PDM(S) exhibits a significant weakness or weaknesses that indicate that the offeror did not completely understand the technical requirements and exhibits a low probability to produce an acceptable item.

UNACCEPTABLE

Proposal does not meet requirements and contains one or more deficiencies. Proposal is unawardable. The PDM(S) substantially fails to meet many significant designs related and/or other requirements of the acquisition documentation (i.e., specification; commercial item description; purchase description, etc.,), and is indicative of a lack of understanding the technical requirements. The PDM(S) exhibits a very significant weakness or weaknesses determined by the evaluation team to render the PDM(S) completely unacceptable for its intended function. The PDM(S) cannot become acceptable without extensive preventative correction action or remedy that would be tantamount to a new PDM(S).

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PAST PERFORMANCE: RELEVANCY SUB-FACTOR

VERY RELEVANT

Present/past performance effort involved essentially the same scope and magnitude of effort and complexities this solicitation requires.