SPRBL121R0014-0003 - Amendment.pdf

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT 1. Contract ID Code Page Of

2. Amendment/Modification No.

3. Effective Date

4. Requisition/Purchase Req No.

5. Project No. (If applicable)

6. Issued By Code 7. Administered By (If other than Item 6) Code

8. Name And Address Of Contractor (No., Street, City, County, State and Zip Code)

9A. Amendment Of Solicitation No.

9B. Dated (See Item 11)

10A. Modification Of Contract/Order No.

10B. Dated (See Item 13) Code Facility Code

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers is extended, is not extended.

Offers must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended by one of the following methods:

(a) By completing items 8 and 15, and returning ____________ copies of the amendments: (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted; or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

12. Accounting And Appropriation Data (If required)

13. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS

It Modifies The Contract/Order No. As Described In Item 14.

A. This Change Order is Issued Pursuant To: The Changes Set Forth In Item 14 Are Made In

The Contract/Order No. In Item 10A.

B. The Above Numbered Contract/Order Is Modified To Reflect The Administrative Changes (such as changes in paying office, appropriation data, etc.) Set

Forth In Item 14, Pursuant To The Authority of FAR 43.103(b).

C. This Supplemental Agreement Is Entered Into Pursuant To Authority Of:

D. Other (Specify type of modification and authority)

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, is required to sign this document and return _______________ copies to the Issuing Office.

14. Description Of Amendment/Modification (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15A. Name And Title Of Signer (Type or print)

16A. Name And Title Of Contracting Officer (Type or print)

15B. Contractor/Offeror 15C. Date Signed 16B. United States Of America 16C. Date Signed

By (Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer)

NSN 7540-01-152-8070

PREVIOUS EDITIONS UNUSABLE

30-105-02 STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 10-83)

Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

SEE SCHEDULE

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Firm Fixed Price

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SPRBL1

DLA LAND AT ABERDEEN

6565 SURVEILLANCE LOOP, ROOM C1301

APG, MD 21005-1846

ESHA GUHANIYOGI

EMAIL: ESHA.GUHANIYOGI@DLA.MIL

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2021SEP30

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/SIGNED/

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SEE SECOND PAGE FOR DESCRIPTION

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SECTION A - SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Buyer Name: ESHA GUHANIYOGI

Buyer Office Symbol/Telephone Number: DSCC-ZLAA/(443)252-6504

Type of Contract 1: Firm Fixed Price

Kind of Contract: Supply Contracts and Priced Orders

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The purpose of this amendment is to extend the solicitation close date, provide clarification on technical questions, and incorporate technical questions into this narrative.

All offerors who have already submitted their proposals have an opportunity to revise their proposals in accordance with FAR 15.208.

Technical Questions & Answers_____________________________

Q: Are all respondents mandated to incorporate the product identified in the Drawings A3297317 & A3297318 referenced in Amendment 0002 in lieu of named source products already qualified, tested and extensively fielded? Specifically, is it the Governments intention to eliminate any approved parts and replace with this new Ballistic Bolt?

A: There are two approved parts for NSN 5855-01-612-5116, PASGT-Helmet Mount:

Part Number: 1955010-1GC-1

Part Number: 56100G20

There are two approved parts for NSN 5855-01-610-8704, ACH Helmet Mount:

Part Number: 1955010-2GC-1

Part Number: 56100G19

All part numbers listed above for the two NSNs have been previously approved by the Government and are still approved sources. It is not the Governments intention to eliminate any of the approved ballistic bolts from the mount kits. Any previously qualified part will retain that status and is acceptable.

Q: What are the drawings for the Ballistic Bolts? How is ballistic testing conducted?

A: The drawings for the ballistics bolts are A3297317, A3297318, and A3297324. The ballistics bolt is required, and lot ballistics testing is required as well. More information can be found in the Technical Requirements Document. Drawings A3297317 and A3297318 are for ACH and not PASGT.

Ballistic testing must be adhered to and done for every lot thats produced. Testing is done by taking the helmet, mounting to helmet, and shooting a bullet at it. If the bullet doesnt go through, it passes. If it does, it fails. Ballistic testing for the PASGT helmet mount is not required. Ballistic testing for the ACH helmet mount is required.

Q: When should I submit a FAT Waiver request?

A: A FAT Waiver request should be submitted with an offer to the solicitation.

Q: Will the Government accept bids for products from additional vendors which are compliant with the ICDs and all pertinent requirements, but are not one of the existing approved part numbers?\~ Or is it required that the parts be from one of the existing approved vendors in order to be compliant?

A: We will accept bids for products from additional vendors as long as they are compliant with the ICDs and all pertinent requirements, but they will have to perform FAT (First Article Testing) to become a qualified source.

Q: Is Initial Product Testing (IPT) considered the same as First Article Testing (FAT)?

A: IPT is the same type of testing as FAT. Thus, vendors wont be required to fulfill separate requirements of IPT and FAT. However, all vendors will be required to conduct Lot Verification Tests (LVT), aka Ballistic testing. FAT is required for contractors who never made the item, or for contractors who made the item and havent delivered in 12 months. IPT will be required for contractors who have made the item but had a design change, and thus will be required to requalify.

Q: Is the coordination and cost for the Army Test and Evaluation Command (ATEC) arrangements for ballistic testing Government or

Contractor led?

A: The ballistics test is a contractor-led effort, with full transparency and inclusion of the Government. The entire effort is done in conjunction with the U.S. Army Aberdeen Test Center (ATC). Both IPT and FAT are contractor funded, and contractors are expected to provide funds to ATC. The Governments role is to guide contractors on their test plan and ultimately approve of the results, not provide assistance with costs. The Government provides contractors the test plan that has been approved before, so they know how to build the

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product and test it. Reporting is done by ATC, they will coordinate the actual tests and provide results to the vendor.

Q: Is the ballistic bolt assembly part of the PASGT Helmet Mount? Why do the measurements in ballistic bolt in Drawing A329317 not appear to fit through PASGT front bracket assembly hole identified in USG issued drawing A3256371D?

A: Drawings A329317 and A3297318 are specifically for ACH. The ballistic bolt assembly is part of the ACH Helmet Mount and should be backwards compatible with all previous ACH HMAs and helmets.

For PASGT, the Government does not have a drawing or specific requirement for the bolt. The Government recognizes that the bolt used for

ACH will not fit PASGT. As such, the Government does not have an expectation for the bolt used for ACH to be backwards compatible with the bolt used for the PASGT.

The Government will allow vendors to propose a PASGT ballistic bolt that interfaces and is compatible with all current and previous

PASGT HMA and helmets.

The ballistic bolt for ACH should be backwards compatible with all previous ACH HMAs and helmets. The ballistic bolt for PASGT should be backwards compatible with all previous PASGT HMAs and helmets.

Ballistic testing will not be required for the PASGT helmet mount. However, ballistic testing is required for the ACH helmet mount.

Q: Are contractors required to adhere to the dimensions in the Government drawings? Are the bracket and mount required to be interchangeable? Are the bracket and mount drawings for form, fit and function interchangeability only?

A: The dimensions are required to be adhered to as per the drawings. This is critical in maintaining backwards compatibility with previously fielded hardware, as well as maintain interchangeability with other similar hardware. The most important thing is interchangeability with similar hardware and proper interfacing.

The hole in the helmet is not a regulated size. There is a level of variability in helmets themselves. The most important thing is to ensure everything fits properly (if its loose, snug, etc.), and that the dimensions wont make the bolts malfunction or fall off.

Q: Some of the drawings provide additional dimensions for non-interfacing surfaces. As this is not a build to print and rather an adherence to interchangeability through form, fit and function, are non-interfacing surfaces not required to contain the exact same dimensions as listed in the front bracket drawings?

A: Non-interfacing surfaces are not required to contain the exact same dimensions as listed in the front bracket drawings. The primary goal is interchangeability and a proper fit between current and previous HMAs.

All other terms and conditions remain in effect.

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