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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

0002 2015DEC23

W56HZV

U.S. ARMY CONTRACTING COMMAND

WARREN, MICHIGAN 48397-5000

CHARLEY JACKSON JR

EMAIL: CHARLEY.G.JACKSON2.CIV@MAIL.MIL

W56HZV-16-R-0001

2015DEC04

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/SIGNED/

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SEE SECOND PAGE FOR DESCRIPTION

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CONTINUATION SHEET

Reference No. of Document Being Continued Page of

Name of Offeror or Contractor:

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SECTION A - SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Buyer Name: CHARLEY JACKSON JR

Buyer Office Symbol/Telephone Number: CCTA-HTA-B/(586)282-3496

Type of Contract 1: Firm Fixed Price

Kind of Contract: Supply Contracts and Priced Orders

*** End of Narrative A0000 ***

1. The purpose of Amendment 0001 to solicitation W56HZV-16-R-0001 is to:

A. Revise Executive Summary (narrative A0001) as follows:

1. Renumbered from A.5 to A.6 Point of Contact.

2. Added: A.5 Any question(s) regarding this RFP shall be in writing and shall be directed towards Charley Jackson, Jr., at charley.g.jackson2.civ@mail.mil. The cut off for question(s) shall be exactly 7 calendar days before the RFP closes (e.g. if the solicitation closes on a Monday at 1300 Eastern Daylight Time, the cutoff begins the previous Monday at 1300 Eastern

Daylight Time). If a question(s) is received by the Government within 7 days of the RFP closing, the Government may exercise the Governments right to not respond.

B. Revise LIST OF ATTACHMENTS as follows:

1. Added attachment 0037 TACOM Administrator's Manual (AM) for use with SAE J2014

C. Revise SECTION H: SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS as follows:

1. Change H.2.1

FROM:

Both IDIQ contractors will be provided a fair opportunity utilizing FAR 16.505(b)(1) to be considered for the Phase II

LRIP Delivery Order (DO). The Phase II LRIP DO is anticipated to include eleven (11) PPT Trailers (E.7.2).

TO:

Both IDIQ contractors will be provided a fair opportunity utilizing FAR 16.505(b)(1) to be considered for the Phase II

LRIP Delivery Order (DO). The Phase II LRIP DO is anticipated to include eleven (11) PPT Trailers (E.7.2). Any questions regarding the FOSR shall be in writing and shall be directed towards the contract specialist. The cut off for questions shall be exactly 7 days before the FOSR closes. No question will be answered, if the question is received within 7 days of the FOSR closing.

2. Change H.7.1

FROM:

Not withstanding the Government inspection and acceptance of the trailers furnished under the contract or any provision of this contract concerning the conclusiveness thereof, the contractor shall warrant that the supplies are free from defects in design, material and workmanship and will conform to ATPD 2395. The contractor shall warranty their trailers to include any pass-throughs in accordance with the contractors standard warranty. The Government may, at its discretion, opt to pay for an optional 24 month warranty where the contractor shall warrant their trailers for a period of 24 months from the date of acceptance. The contractor shall provide the Government with a description of the contractors standard warranty with its initial proposal. The Contractor shall also provide a description of the terms of its 24 month warranty (if the contractor generally offers less than a 24 month warranty) with its initial proposal and enter 24 month warranty pricing on Attachment 0017 on per trailer basis.

TO:

Notwithstanding the Government inspection and acceptance of the trailers furnished under the contract or any provision of this contract concerning the conclusiveness thereof, the contractor shall warrant that the supplies are free from defects in design, material and workmanship and will conform to ATPD 2395. The contractor shall warranty their trailers to include any pass-through in accordance with the contractor's standard warranty. The Government may, at its discretion, opt to pay for an optional 24 month warranty where the contractor shall warrant their trailers for a period of 24 months from the date of acceptance. The contractor shall provide the Government with a description of the contractor's standard warranty with its initial proposal. The contractor shall specify how many months the contractor's standard warranty runs. If the Contractor has a warranty term shorter than 24 months, the Contractor shall also provide a description of the terms of a 24 month warranty with its initial proposal (only if the contractor generally offers less than a 24 month warranty). In addition, the Contractor shall enter 24 month warranty pricing on

Attachment 0017 on a per trailer basis. The pricing on attachment 0017 should reflect the difference between the contractor's standard term warranty and the 24 month warranty. If the contract already offers a standard 24 month warranty, or longer warranty, as an existing commercial practice, the contractor does NOT enter pricing on Attachment

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Name of Offeror or Contractor:

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D. Revise INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS, AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS section as follows:

1. Change L.1.3

FROM

Submission Due Date and Time: The Offerors proposal shall be received at the web address set forth below no later than 05:00 p.m. Standard Time Daylight Time on January 4, 2016. The Offeror shall ensure its proposal is received at the initial point of entry to the Government infrastructure. Any question(s) regarding this RFP shall be in writing and shall be directed towards Charley Jackson, Jr., at charley.g.jackson2.civ@mail.mil.

TO:

Submission Due Date and Time: The Offerors proposal shall be received at the web address set forth below no later than 01:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time on January 11, 2016. The Offeror shall ensure its proposal is received at the initial point of entry to the Government infrastructure. Any question(s) regarding this RFP shall be in writing and shall be directed towards Charley Jackson, Jr., at charley.g.jackson2.civ@mail.mil. The cut off for question(s) shall be exactly 7 calendar days before the RFP closes (e.g. if the solicitation closes on a Monday at 1300 Eastern Daylight

Time, the cutoff begins the previous Monday at 1300 Eastern Daylight Time). If a question(s) is received by the

Government within 7 days of the RFP closing, the Government may exercise the Governments right to not respond.

2. Replace L.1.4 to L.1.4.6

FROM:

L.1.4 Submission Instructions: The offeror shall submit all proposals via the Federal Business Opportunities website. Please refer to Clause 52.204-4016 (Warren) Electronic Contracting (AUG 2015) for specific submission instructions.

L.1.4.1 Proposal Submission Guidance: The offerors proposal shall contain all pertinent representations, certifications, and the specified information required for evaluation of the proposal. It is critical that all offerors carefully and completely identify the volumes and attachments of its proposal.

L.1.4.3 Please see FAR 15.207(c) for a description of the steps the Government will take with regard to unreadable offers: If any electronic portion of a proposal received by the Procuring Contract Officer (PCO) is unreadable, the

PCO will immediately notify the Offeror and permit the Offeror to resubmit the unreadable portion of the proposal. The method and time for resubmission will be prescribed by the PCO after consultation with the Offeror, and documented in the file. The resubmission shall be considered as if it were received at the date and time of the original unreadable submission for the purpose of determining timeliness under 15.208(a), provided the Offeror complies with the time and format requirements for resubmission prescribed by the PCO.

L.1.4.4 Offerors shall make every effort to ensure their offer is virus-free. Offers (or portions thereof) submitted which reflect the presence of a virus, or which are otherwise rendered unreadable by damage in either physical or electronic transit, shall be treated as "unreadable" as described in L.1.4.3.

L.1.4.5 The instructions herein are provided to advise Offerors as to the information required by the Government to make a thorough evaluation of the Offerors proposal. Since this information constitutes the basis of the Governments review, it is imperative that the Offeror present its proposal in a clear and complete manner.

L.1.4.6 Electronic Copies. Offerors shall submit electronic copies, no paper copies will be accepted, and any supplemental information (such as spreadsheets, backup data, and technical information) using the following:

(i) Files in Microsoft Office version 2007, 2010 or 2013 applications: Word, Excel, or PowerPoint. Spreadsheets must be sent in a file format that includes all formulae, macro and format information. Use of Government supplied solicitation attachments is mandatory. Vendors should refrain from any attempts to unlock or recreate the Government provided files. Proposal may be rejected in accordance with M.2. Print image is not acceptable

(ii) Files in HTML (Hypertext Markup Language). HTML documents must not contain active links to live Internet sites or pages. All linked information must be contained within the electronic offer and be accessible offline.

(iii) If submitting engineering documents/files, file formats shall include relevant 3D CAD Native models, and 2D associated CAD drawings. All applicable models and drawings shall be exported to 3D and 2D PDF files for visualization. CAD solid product models, associated lists, bill of materials, validation reports, and related technical data, and associated files shall be submitted IAW ISO 9660 format requirements on a physical data storage device such as a DVD or portable external hard drive with firewire and eSata connectivity, and the device shall be properly labeled with contractor name, Contract Number, CDRL data item number (if applicable), vehicle program, CAD and other software formats and versions used (e.g., CREO 2.0, etc.), and distribution statement(s).

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L.1.4 Submission Instructions: Each volume listed above shall be submitted on a separate set of CD-ROMs or DVDs.

The offeror shall submit three identical sets of CD-ROMs or DVDs for each volume. One set of media shall be labeled

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as the primary copy and signed by a representative of the company authorized to submit proposals. In the case of discrepancies between the sets of media, the primary copy will take precedence.

L.1.4.1 Each CD-ROM or DVD shall be labeled so it is easily identifiable for evaluation purposes (example: Volume II, Cost/Price Factor, Set 1 of 3, CD 1 of X), and shall also include the offeror's name and the solicitation number.

Each volume shall include a (i) title page, (ii) table of contents, and (iii) list of tables and figures. Each page of the proposal shall be numbered, and each paragraph of the proposal shall have a reference number. Provide a list of all attachments and substantiating data in the table of contents. The table of contents shall be organized as set forth below. The table of contents shall include the following information for each Factor, attachment, and for all substantiating data listed:

(a) Cross-reference to related section L paragraph number

(b) Page number

(c) CD-ROM or DVD Volume and number

(d) File name

L.1.4.2 Proposal Submission Guidance: The offerors proposal shall contain all pertinent representations, certifications, and the specified information required for evaluation of the proposal. It is critical that all offerors carefully and completely identify the volumes and attachments of its proposal.

L.1.4.3 Please see FAR 15.207(c) for a description of the steps the Government will take with regard to unreadable offers: If any electronic portion of a proposal received by the Procuring Contract Officer (PCO) is unreadable, the

PCO will immediately notify the Offeror and permit the Offeror to resubmit the unreadable portion of the proposal. The method and time for resubmission will be prescribed by the PCO after consultation with the Offeror, and documented in the file. The resubmission shall be considered as if it were received at the date and time of the original unreadable submission for the purpose of determining timeliness under 15.208(a), provided the Offeror complies with the time and format requirements for resubmission prescribed by the PCO.

L.1.4.4 Offerors shall make every effort to ensure their offer is virus-free. Offers (or portions thereof) submitted which reflect the presence of a virus, or which are otherwise rendered unreadable by damage in either physical or electronic transit, shall be treated as "unreadable" as described in L.1.4.3.

L.1.4.5 The instructions herein are provided to advise Offerors as to the information required by the Government to make a thorough evaluation of the Offerors proposal. Since this information constitutes the basis of the Governments review, it is imperative that the Offeror present its proposal in a clear and complete manner.

L.1.4.6 Electronic Copies. Offerors shall submit electronic copies, no paper copies will be accepted, and any supplemental information (such as spreadsheets, backup data, and technical information) using the following:

(i) Files in Microsoft Office version 2007, 2010 or 2013 applications: Word, Excel, or PowerPoint. Spreadsheets must be sent in a file format that includes all formulae, macro and format information. Use of Government supplied solicitation attachments is mandatory. Vendors should refrain from any attempts to unlock or recreate the Government provided files. Proposal may be rejected in accordance with M.2. Print image is not acceptable. If Workbooks or

Worksheets are password protected, then the passwords must be provided. Print image files or pictures or files containing only values are not acceptable. Failure to provide fully functional excel spreadsheets in the proposal may result in your proposal being rejected.

(ii) Files in HTML (Hypertext Markup Language). HTML documents must not contain active links to live Internet sites or pages. All linked information must be contained within the electronic offer and be accessible offline.

(iii) If submitting engineering documents/files, file formats shall include relevant 3D CAD Native models, and 2D associated CAD drawings. All applicable models and drawings shall be exported to 3D and 2D PDF files for visualization. CAD solid product models, associated lists, bill of materials, validation reports, and related technical data, and associated files shall be submitted IAW ISO 9660 format requirements on a physical data storage device such as a DVD or portable external hard drive with firewire and eSata connectivity, and the device shall be properly labeled with contractor name, Contract Number, CDRL data item number (if applicable), vehicle program, CAD and other software formats and versions used (e.g., CREO 2.0, etc.), and distribution statement(s).

L.1.4.7 Proposal Submission Address

Submit the proposal to the address below. All proposals delivered in response to this solicitation, whether hand-carried or submitted via U.S. mail, shall be addressed as follows:

US Army Contracting Command Warren

Bid Room, Bldg 231, Mail Stop 303

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Name of Offeror or Contractor:

PIIN/SIIN MOD/AMD

Attn: M870A4 Semitrailer Proposal

6501 East 11 Mile Road

Warren, MI 48397-5000

Solicitation Number: W56HZV-16-R-0001

Proposal Due Date & Time: (Refer to Standard Form 33 (pg. 1), Block 9)

TO BE DELIVERED UNOPENED

(offeror's name)

L.1.4.8 Method of Submission

Proposals may either be hand-carried or submitted via US mail. Hand-carried submissions* include proposals delivered by commercial carriers such as FedEx, UPS, or services other than the US Postal Service. Proposals must be delivered to the Detroit Arsenal (DTA) Mail Handling Facility (Building 255) between the hours of 8:00AM and 1:00PM local

Warren, MI time. The package(s) will be dated and time stamped at the Mail Handling Facility and the Government will be responsible for forwarding the package(s) to the appropriate personnel. Offerors should ensure that any commercial carrier it uses has a tracking system that can provide documentation that will prove the date and time of delivery to the Government. If the proposal is hand-carried by other than a commercial carrier, the delivery person (even if an employee of the offeror) must be a US citizen, and must obtain a signed receipt, indicating date and time of delivery, from the Mail Handling Facility personnel. The delivery person must provide the receipt since the Mail Handling

Facility personnel do not have them.

*Directions to DTA: From Van Dyke Avenue, travel west on East Eleven Mile road to railroad track. Immediately after crossing railroad track turn right into DTA main gate and follow security officer directions to the Mail Handling

Facility (Building 255). It may be necessary for the delivery person to obtain a visitors badge prior to being allowed to enter the installation. If so, the security officer will advise the delivery person of the procedures to follow.

L.1.4.9 Exterior envelopes must identify the solicitation number and date specified for receipt of proposals.

L.1.4.10 Offerors are cautioned that approval to enter the installation must be obtained prior to the closing date and time for receipt of proposals. Follow the procedures outlined above for entry. It is the offerors responsibility to plan sufficient time to clear Detroit Arsenal security.

L.1.4.11 Marking Instructions. Proposals shall be marked as Unclassified//For Official Use Only (U//FOUO) in accordance with the guidance provided in Section C.1.4.

L.1.4.12 Single Proposal Submission

Offerors are limited to submitting one proposal with one approach to meeting the requirements of this solicitation.

An offeror is defined as an entity competing independently that does not share a common parent, does not have a parent/subsidiary relationship with any other offeror, and is not affiliated with any other offeror (as defined in

Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 19.101).

3. Change L.3.4.2 (d.)

FROM:

The Government will assemble a vehicle dynamics model of the offerors proposed design to evaluate the risk of meeting the threshold ride quality requirement and any proposed performance between threshold and objective or at the objective level. The Government model will be developed with data provided by Offeror in Attachment 0003, Enclosure A

(Trailer Vehicle Dynamics Data Sheet) to provide data necessary for the model.

TO:

The Government will assemble a vehicle dynamics model of the offerors proposed design to evaluate the risk of meeting the threshold ride quality requirement and any proposed performance between threshold and objective or at the objective level. The Government model will be developed with data provided by Offeror in Attachment 0019 (Trailer

Vehicle Dynamics Data Sheet) to provide data necessary for the model.

4. Change L.6.3 (b.)

FROM:

An offeror shall fill out the Small Business Participation Factor Workbook (Attachment 0030) with goals for this solicitation specifically, even if it is an Other-Than-Small-Business (OTSB) submitting a Comprehensive Subcontracting

Plan.

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An offeror shall fill out the Small Business Participation Factor Workbook (Attachment 0004) with goals for this solicitation specifically, even if it is an Other-Than-Small-Business (OTSB) submitting a Comprehensive Subcontracting

Plan.

5. Change L.6.3 (d.)

FROM:

Small Business Participation Factor Workbook (Attachment 0004) Fill-in Tabs (Prime $, Sub $, SB Prime List, and SB Sub

List): When filling in these tabs in the Workbook, the offeror shall include in the dollars for prime contractor participation and subcontractor participation the SUM of the Evaluated CLIN Prices (which is inclusive of the basic

CLINs, all Option CLINs, and weighted averages for unit prices) as reflected in the pricing spreadsheet (Attachment

0017 Pricing Matrix).

TO:

Small Business Participation Factor Workbook (Attachment 0004) Fill-in Tabs (Prime $, Sub $, SB Prime List, and SB Sub

List): When filling in these tabs in the Workbook, the offeror shall include in the dollars for prime contractor participation and subcontractor participation the SUM of the Evaluated CLIN Prices (which is inclusive of the basic

CLINs, all Option CLINs, and weighted averages for unit prices) as reflected in the pricing spreadsheet (Attachment

0017 M870A4 TRAILER PRICE WORKSHEET).

6. Change L.6.8

FROM:

What Counts Toward the Offerors Proposed Small Business Participation Factor Goals: The offerors extent of small business participation in each small business category will be calculated automatically on the Roll-up tab in the

Small Business Participation Factor Workbook (Attachment 00XX). The embedded formula takes the Dollars for portion of work to be performed by Small Business Prime and adds it to the Dollars for portion of work to be performed by First

Tier Small Business Subcontractors, then divides the sum by the Total Contract Amount, and multiplies the result by

100 to obtain the percentage. The Total Contract Amount is defined as the SUM of the Evaluated CLIN Prices (which is inclusive of the basic CLINs, all Option CLINs, and weighted averages for unit prices) as reflected in the pricing spreadsheet (Attachment 0017 Pricing Matrix).

TO:

What Counts Toward the Offerors Proposed Small Business Participation Factor Goals: The offerors extent of small business participation in each small business category will be calculated automatically on the Roll-up tab in the

Small Business Participation Factor Workbook (Attachment 0004). The embedded formula takes the Dollars for portion of work to be performed by Small Business Prime and adds it to the Dollars for portion of work to be performed by First

Tier Small Business Subcontractors, then divides the sum by the Total Contract Amount, and multiplies the result by

100 to obtain the percentage. The Total Contract Amount is defined as the SUM of the Evaluated CLIN Prices (which is inclusive of the basic CLINs, all Option CLINs, and weighted averages for unit prices) as reflected in the pricing spreadsheet (Attachment 0017 M870A4 TRAILER PRICE WORKSHEET).

E. Revise EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD section as follows:

1. Change M.5.3

FROM:

The Government will assess the Offeror's proposed Performance Levels, relative to the four considerations listed in

M.5.3.1, as follows:

TO:

The Government will assess the Offeror's proposed Performance Levels, relative to the four subfactors listed in

M.5.3.1, as follows:

2. Change M.5.4

FROM:

In assessing the risk of meeting the technical considerations, the offerors submitted substantiating data combined with the extent the offered design varies from an existing commercial design will be considered. The more the offered system varies from an existing proven commercial design, the greater the risk. Following are examples of designs with decreasing levels of risk: a new system design, system of integrated existing commercial components, modified commercial system, existing commercial system.

TO:

In assessing the risk of meeting the technical subfactors, the offerors submitted substantiating data combined with the extent the offered design varies from an existing commercial design will be considered. The more the offered

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system varies from an existing proven commercial design, the greater the risk. Following are examples of designs with decreasing levels of risk: a new system design, system of integrated existing commercial components, modified commercial system, existing commercial system.

3. Change M.5.5

FROM:

For Ride Quality, the the Government will assemble a vehicle dynamics model of the offerors proposed design to evaluate the risk of meeting the threshold ride quality requirement and any proposed performance between threshold and objective or at the objective level requirements. Offeror must provide data from Attachment 0003, Enclosure A

(Trailer Vehicle Dynamics Data Sheet) to provide data necessary for the model.

TO:

For Ride Quality, the Government will assemble a vehicle dynamics model of the offerors proposed design to evaluate the risk of meeting the threshold ride quality requirement and any proposed performance between threshold and objective or at the objective level requirements. Offeror must provide data from Attachment 0019 (Trailer Vehicle

Dynamics Data Sheet) to provide data necessary for the model.

4. Change M.8.1

FROM:

The Government will assess the risk associated with the offeror achieving the Small Business Participation Factor objectives/goals for small businesses in the categories listed below in performance of this contract. The assessment of risk will be based on the extent of small business participation proposed and credibility of the data provided in the proposal measured against the Small Business

Participation Factor objectives/goals. As part of this assessment, the Government will consider the offerors performance in complying with past Small Business Subcontracting Plans if they were required on prior contracts.

Please note the objectives/goals are expressed as a percentage of Total Contract Amount, which is defined as the SUM of the Evaluated CLIN Prices (which is inclusive of the basic CLINs, all Option CLINs, and weighted averages for unit prices) as reflected in the pricing spreadsheet (Attachment 0039 Pricing Matrix). The Governments objectives/goals for this solicitation are:

12.4% for Small Business (SB)

1.7% for Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB)

1.7% for Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB)

1.0% for HUBZone Small Business (HZSB)

1.0% for Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB)

1.0% for Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)

TO:

The Government will assess the risk associated with the offeror achieving the Small Business Participation Factor objectives/goals for small businesses in the categories listed below in performance of this contract. The assessment of risk will be based on the extent of small business participation proposed and credibility of the data provided in the proposal measured against the Small Business Participation Factor objectives/goals. As part of this assessment, the Government will consider the offerors performance in complying with past Small Business Subcontracting Plans if they were required on prior contracts. Please note the objectives/goals are expressed as a percentage of Total

Contract Amount, which is defined as the SUM of the Evaluated CLIN Prices (which is inclusive of the basic CLINs, all

Option CLINs, and weighted averages for unit prices) as reflected in the pricing spreadsheet (Attachment 0017 M870A4

TRAILER PRICE WORKSHEET). The Governments objectives/goals for this solicitation are:

11.4% for Small Business (SB)

1.6% for Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB)

1.6% for Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB)

0.9% for HUBZone Small Business (HZSB)

0.9% for Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB)

0.9% for Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)

F. Revise the clause section as follows:

1. The following clause was added:

a. 52.215-8 Order of Precedence--Uniform Contract Format (OCT 1997)

2. The changes in the ATPD at attachment 0001 are as follows:

A. ABS Changes at 3.9.6

FROM:

Brakes. A multi-channel Antilock Braking System (ABS) shall be installed on the M870A4 and shall meet the requirements for brake performance specified within FMVSS 571.121 regulation for maximum payload. The brake system shall conform to Federal

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Motor Carrier Safety Regulations 393.40 through 393.42(b), 393.43, 393.45 through 393.53 and 393.55. The brake system shall provide acceptable brake timing between tractor and trailer. The M870A4 ABS shall have full functionality in 24-volt blackout operation.

a. Brakes shall be air brakes of S-cam drum type or disc.

b. Direct ABS control required on all axles. ABS diagnostic box shall be located above fording level with easy access for maintenance.

c. Spring failsafe emergency brakes are required on all axle ends. These can function as both emergency brakes and parking brakes. Brake caging capability shall be provided on all axle ends to release spring brakes without pneumatic pressure. If a caging bolt or other removable item is required for caging this item shall be secured to the axle end until required for use.

Standard rubber cap plugs are required on all caging access holes under normal operations.

d. All brake chamber assemblies shall vent either to an axle tube assembly, be sealed or vent above fording depth.

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Brakes. A multi-channel Antilock Braking System (ABS) shall be installed on the M870A4 and shall meet the requirements for brake performance specified within FMVSS 571.121 regulation for maximum payload. The brake system shall conform to Federal

Motor Carrier Safety Regulations 393.40 through 393.42(b), 393.43, 393.45 through 393.53 and 393.55. The brake system shall provide acceptable brake timing between tractor and trailer. The M870A4 ABS shall have full functionality in 24-volt blackout operation.

a. Brakes shall be air brakes of S-cam drum type or disc.

b. Direct ABS control required on all axles. ABS Sensing required on all wheel ends. ABS diagnostic box shall be located above fording level with easy access for maintenance.

c. Spring failsafe emergency brakes are required on all axle ends. These can function as both emergency brakes and parking brakes. Brake caging capability shall be provided on all axle ends to release spring brakes without pneumatic pressure. If a caging bolt or other removable item is required for caging this item shall be secured to the axle end until required for use.

Standard rubber cap plugs are required on all caging access holes under normal operations.

d. All brake chamber assemblies shall vent either to an axle tube assembly, be sealed or vent above fording depth.

B. ABS Changes at 3.9.11.2

FROM:

Anti-lock brake system (ABS) electrical. The ABS shall operate on 24 volt power. ABS, with each axle end sensed and controlled independently, is required on all axles and shall meet current industry and 49CFR571.121 requirements and provide Power Line

Carrier (PLC) communication of ABS malfunction to the prime mover cab. The PLC architecture shall be compliant with SAE J2497.

A diagnostic warning blink light shall be mounted on an angle at the left side front of the M870A4 and shall be in view of truck operator. The diagnostic warning blink light shall provide diagnostics capability at minimum to include fault isolation capability sufficient to identify critical failures without use of an off board device. The ABS / electronic control unit box shall be water proof to a level of IP66 IAW International Electrochemical Commission (IEC) Ingress Protection (IP) standard

60529 and shall be located above fording level with easy access for maintenance.

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Anti-lock brake system (ABS) electrical. The ABS shall operate on 24 volt power. ABS shall meet current industry and

49CFR571.121 requirements and provide Power Line Carrier (PLC) communication of ABS malfunction to the prime mover cab. The PLC architecture shall be compliant with SAE J2497. A diagnostic warning blink light shall be mounted on an angle at the left side front of the M870A4 and shall be in view of truck operator. The diagnostic warning blink light shall provide diagnostics capability at minimum to include fault isolation capability sufficient to identify critical failures without use of an off board device. The ABS / electronic control unit box shall be water proof to a level of IP66 IAW International Electrochemical

Commission (IEC) Ingress Protection (IP) standard 60529 and shall be located above fording level with easy access for maintenance.

3. The RFP closing date is changed as a result of this amendment, and shall close no later than 1:00 p.m. Eastern

Daylight Time on Monday, Janaury 11, 2016.

4. Except as provided herein, all other terms and conditions of this solicitation remain unchanged.

*** END OF NARRATIVE A0002 ***

1. The purpose of Amendment 0002 to solicitation W56HZV-16-R-0001 is to:

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A. Revise Amendment 0001 Narrative A0002 H.7.1 (changed to) reference to match the text found in SECTION H: SPECIAL CONTRACT

REQUIREMENTS at H.7.1.

B. Revise LIST OF ATTACHMENTS as follows:

1. Update Attachment 0017 M870A4 TRAILER PRICE WORKSHEET, dated 22 DEC 15.

2. Update Attachment 0019 TRAILER VEHICLE DYNAMIC DATA SHEET, dated 19 DEC 15.

C. Revise SECTION E: INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE as follows:

1. Change E.4.3.4.1

FROM:

General Responsibilities. The TSR(s) shall advise and make recommendations to orient and instruct key Government personnel with respect to operations, maintenance, troubleshooting and repair and parts supply for the trailers furnished under this contract. Testing will not occur on Government holidays. The TSR shall participate in the TRR

(E.7.8.1), weekly Test Meetings (E.7.8.2), Phase I Test/CARB Meetings (E.7.8), and the Phase I Design Review

(C.4.3.3). TSR support shall be provided as follows.

a. ATC Support. If PPT assets are delivered to ATC, the contractor shall provide TSR support at ATC to support PPT. The TSR shall arrive at the Government facility when the test assets arrive and remain until 30 days after the completion of PPT. The expected duration of the PPT test at ATC is approximately 30 weeks. TSR support will be on site for a total of 50 hours per week during alternating 4-day and 5-day work weeks. Subject to special authorization, work is not performed at ATC on alternating Fridays. Office space and internet access will not be provided by the Government.

b. YTC Support. If PPT assets are delivered to YTC, the contractor shall provide TSR support at YTC to support PPT. The TSR shall arrive at the Government facility when the test assets arrive and remain until 30 days after the completion of PPT. The expected duration of the PPT test at YTC is approximately 30 weeks. TSR support will be on site for a total of 50 hours per week (Monday through Thursday). Subject to special authorization, work is not performed at ATC on alternating Fridays. Office space and internet access will not be provided by the Government.

TO:

General Responsibilities. The TSR(s) shall advise and make recommendations to orient and instruct key Government personnel with respect to operations, maintenance, troubleshooting and repair and parts supply for the trailers furnished under this contract. Testing will not occur on Government holidays. The TSR shall participate in the TRR

(E.7.8.1), weekly Test Meetings (E.7.8.2), Phase I Test/CARB Meetings (E.7.8), and the Phase I Design Review

(C.4.3.3). TSR support shall be provided as follows.

a. ATC Support. If PPT assets are delivered to ATC, the contractor shall provide TSR support at ATC to support PPT. The TSR shall arrive at the Government facility when the test assets arrive 150 DA-SOWM and remain for

23 weeks. The expected duration of the PPT test at ATC is approximately 18 weeks. TSR support will be on site for a total of 50 hours per week during alternating 4-day and 5-day work weeks. Subject to special authorization, work is not performed at ATC on alternating Fridays. Office space and internet access will not be provided by the Government.

b. YTC Support. If PPT assets are delivered to YTC, the contractor shall provide TSR support at YTC to support PPT. The TSR shall arrive at the Government facility when the test assets arrive 150 DA-SOWM and remain for

23 weeks. The expected duration of the PPT test at YTC is approximately 18 weeks. TSR support will be on site for a total of 50 hours per week (Monday through Thursday). Subject to special authorization, work is not performed at ATC on alternating Fridays. Office space and internet access will not be provided by the Government.

2. Change E.7.3.3.1

FROM:

General Responsibilities. The TSR(s) shall advise and make recommendations to orient and instruct key Government personnel with respect to operations, maintenance, troubleshooting and repair and parts supply for the trailers furnished under this contract. Testing will not occur on Government holidays. The TSR shall participate in the TRR

(E.7.8.1), weekly Test Meetings (E.7.8.2), Phase II Test/CARB Meetings (E.7.8), the Phase II Design Review (C.4.3.3), and shall be available for questions during the Scoring/Assessment Meetings (E.7.8.3). TSR support shall be provided as follows.

b. ATC Support. The contractor shall provide TSR support at ATC to support PVT. The TSR shall arrive at the Government facility when the LRIP Trailers arrive and remain until 30 days after the completion of PVT. The expected duration of the PVT test at ATC is approximately 65 weeks. TSR support will be on site for a total of 50 hours per week during alternating 4-day and 5-day work weeks. Subject to special authorization, work is not performed at ATC on alternating Fridays. Office space and internet access will not be provided by the Government.

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c. YTC Support. The contractor shall provide TSR support at YTC to support PVT. The TSR shall arrive at the Government facility when the LRIP Trailers arrive and remain until 30 days after the completion of PVT. The expected duration of the PVT test at YTC is approximately 65 weeks. TSR support will be on site for a total of 50 hours per week (Monday through Thursday). Subject to special authorization, work is not performed at ATC on alternating Fridays. Office space and internet access will not be provided by the Government.

d. WSTC Support. The contractor shall provide a TSR at White Sands Test Center (WSTC) to support environmental testing for approximately 13 weeks. During the environmental test period, the TSR(s) support will be on-site as needed (Monday through Thursday). Office space and internet access will not be provided for the TSR by the

Government.

TO:

General Responsibilities. The TSR(s) shall advise and make recommendations to orient and instruct key Government personnel with respect to operations, maintenance, troubleshooting and repair and parts supply for the trailers furnished under this contract. Testing will not occur on Government holidays. The TSR shall participate in the TRR

(E.7.8.1), weekly Test Meetings (E.7.8.2), Phase II Test/CARB Meetings (E.7.8), the Phase II Design Review (C.4.3.3), and shall be available for questions during the Scoring/Assessment Meetings (E.7.8.3). TSR support shall be provided as follows.

a. ATC Support. The contractor shall provide TSR support at ATC to support PVT. The TSR shall arrive at the Government facility when the LRIP Trailers arrive 150 DA-SOWM and remain for 65 weeks. The expected duration of the PVT test at ATC is approximately 60 weeks. TSR support will be on site for a total of 50 hours per week during alternating 4-day and 5-day work weeks. Subject to special authorization, work is not performed at ATC on alternating

Fridays. Office space and internet access will not be provided by the Government.

b. YTC Support. The contractor shall provide TSR support at YTC to support PVT. The TSR shall arrive at the Government facility when the LRIP Trailers arrive 150 DA-SOWM and remain for 65 weeks. The expected duration of the PVT test at YTC is approximately 60 weeks. TSR support will be on site for a total of 50 hours per week

(Monday through Thursday). Subject to special authorization, work is not performed at ATC on alternating Fridays.

Office space and internet access will not be provided by the Government.

c. WSTC Support. The contractor shall provide a TSR at White Sands Test Center (WSTC) to support environmental testing for approximately 13 weeks. The Government shall provide a test start date 135 DA-SOWM at the

TRR (E.7.8.1). During the environmental test period, the TSR(s) support will be on-site as needed (Monday through

Thursday). Office space and internet access will not be provided for the TSR by the Government.

3. Change E.7.12.3

FROM:

DT/OT Test Service Representative (TSR). The contractor shall provide a TSR at ATC to support DT/OT. The TSR shall be subject to the requirements specified in E.7.3.3.1.a with the exception of the anticipated test duration which is expected to be approximately 12 weeks.

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DT/OT Test Service Representative (TSR). The contractor shall provide a TSR at ATC to support DT/OT. The TSR shall be subject to the requirements specified in E.7.3.3.1.a with the exception of the anticipated arrival time and test duration. The TSR shall arrive at the Government facility when the DT/OT test assets arrive 500 DA-SOWM and shall remain for 12 weeks.

C. Revise SECTION L: INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS, AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS as follows:

3. Change L.3.4.2 (a) to (b)

FROM:

(a) Completely fill out the Trailer Vehicle Dynamics Data Sheets (Attachment 0003 Enclosure A) to allow the Government to determine vertical acceleration on the payload deck of the proposed configuration. The vertical acceleration will be used to evaluate the risk of meeting the threshold and any proposed performance between threshold and objective or at the objective level requirements.

b) Provide substantiating data to support the model inputs for Attachment 0003, Enclosure A, to include specification sheets or supplier data clearly identifying components and the model input values.

TO:

(a) Completely fill out the Attachment 0019 (Trailer Vehicle Dynamics Data Sheet) to allow the

Government to determine vertical acceleration on the payload deck of the proposed configuration. The vertical acceleration will be used to evaluate the risk of meeting the threshold and any proposed performance between threshold and objective or at the objective level requirements.

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(b) Provide substantiating data to support the model inputs for Attachment 0019 (Trailer Vehicle

Dynamics Data Sheet), to include specification sheets or supplier data clearly identifying components and the model input values.

2. The RFP closing date is NOT changed as a result of this amendment, and shall close no later than 1:00 p.m. Eastern

Daylight Time on Monday, Janaury 11, 2016.

3. Except as provided herein, all other terms and conditions of this solicitation remain unchanged.

*** END OF NARRATIVE A0003 ***

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SECTION E - INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

SECTION E: INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

E.1 Quality Management System (QMS).

E.1.1 QMS. The contractor shall establish, develop, implement, document and maintain a QMS that ensures conformance to contractual requirements for all supplies and services to be provided under this contract. The QMS shall, as a minimum, meet the requirements of the latest version of the ISO 9000/TS 16949 series or an equivalent QMS at solicitation. The contractors QMS requirements shall apply at the place of trailer in-process and final assembly.

E.1.1.1 The Government reserves the right to conduct Second- or Third-Party audits of the contractors quality system as part of the review of the contractors program which may include determination of compliance to the International Standard or equivalent.

E.1.2 Quality Organization. Effective management for quality shall be clearly prescribed by the contractor. Personnel performing quality functions shall have sufficient, well defined responsibility, authority and the organizational freedom to identify and evaluate quality problems and to initiate, recommend or provide solutions.

E.2 Quality Requirements (Phase I).

E.2.1 In-Process Inspection: The contractor shall identify and establish in-process inspection points and inspections where the absence of such inspections could adversely affect quality. These inspections shall evaluate the conformance of materials, welding, workmanship and processes to contractual and trailer Purchase Description ATPD 2395 requirements. The Government reserves the right to either witness the contractors in-process inspections or conduct its own in-process inspection

E.2.2 Inspection Equipment: The contractor is responsible for the supply and maintenance of all inspection and test equipment necessary to ensure that all required components conform to contract requirements. All contractor furnished inspection equipment shall be available for Government use on or before the start of production. The Government will not furnish any inspection equipment under this contract. The contractor shall make inspection equipment available to the Government representative during Government in-process or end item inspection. Upon completion of the inspection by the Government representative, all inspection equipment will be returned to the contractor. The Government reserves the right to use inspection equipment at any time during the performance of the contract.

E.2.3 End Item/Component Inspection. The Government reserves the right to inspect end items or any parts and components used during manufacturing processes. Such inspections by the Government may be performed at the contractor's predetermined inspection stations.

E.2.4 Inspection Records. Inspection records of the examinations and tests (either in-process or end item) performed by the contractor shall be kept complete and available to the Government for a period of four (4) years following completion of the contract unless otherwise directed by the Govt.

E.2.5 Welding.

E.2.5.1 Welding Requirements. The contractor shall ensure that all weldments meet the design and fabrication requirements in American

Welding Society (AWS) or Canadian Standards Association (CSA) standards applicable to the base metal. The Government reserves the right to inspect welds, welding procedures, welder qualification records, maintenance and calibration records on welding equipment, and to review any concerns with the contractor engineers at any time during performance of the contract.

E.2.5.2 Welding Procedures: The contractor is responsible for maintaining welding procedures IAW AWS or CSA weld requirements.

E.2.5.3 Welder Qualification. Before the contractor or their suppliers assign any welder or operator to perform manual, semiautomatic, or automatic welding, the contractor shall ensure that all welding equipment used in the performance of this contract has been certified and that the contractors welders and operators have passed qualification testing as prescribed in the applicable qualification standard established by the AWS or CWA standards applicable to the base metal. All welders shall be re-qualified to AWS or

CWA standards prior to welding under this contract if certification is older than six (6) months from start of work.

E.2.5.4 Visual Weld Inspection: The contractor shall verify weld quality and workmanship using qualified inspectors trained to perform these inspection functions. Acceptable qualification of the contractor inspectors may be based on:

a. current or previous certification as an AWS Certified Welding Inspector; or

b. current or previous certification by the Canadian Welding Bureau (CWB); or

c. inspection performed by an engineer or technician who is competent in the use of weld inspection techniques and equipment, on the basis of…