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11. TABLE OF CONTENTS

SOLICITATION/ CONTRACT FORM

SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/ COSTS

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X I CONTRACT CLAUSES

DESCRIPTION/ SPECS./ WORK STATEMENT X

PACKAGING AND MARKING

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J LIST OF ATTACHMENTS

INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

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REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS AND

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PART II - CONTRACT CLAUSES

W6QK ACC-APG NATICK

CONTRACTING DIVISION

BLDG 1 GENERAL GREENE AVENUE

NATICK MA 01760-5011

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SOLICITATION

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6. REQUISITION/PURCHASE NO.5. DATE ISSUED

19 Feb 2016

4. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

SEALED BID (IFB)

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3. SOLICITATION NO.

W911QY-16-R-0008

Section A - Solicitation/Contract Form

SUPPLEMENTAL

A-1. The Army Contracting Command – Aberdeen Proving Ground (ACC-APG), Natick Contracting Division on behalf of Product Manager Force Sustainment Systems (PdM FSS) has a requirement for the Extracted High and Low Speed Container Delivery System (EHLSCDS) which is a significant evolution of the current Container Delivery System (CDS) method of airdrop.

A-2. The Government anticipates awarding one Firm Fixed Price Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Operation Test & Production. Funds will be obligated for quantities ordered upon issuance of Delivery Orders and not by the basic contract. The contract guaranteed minimum is $375,000.00. The contract maximum shall not exceed $6,000,000.00. Total contract period will be Five (5) years from date of contract award. Ordering Periods consist of the following CLINS:

Period CLIN Period ADC= After Date of Contract Base Period: 0001 through 0009 Date of Contract Award through 365 calendar days First Option Period: 1001 through 1008 366 days ADC through 730 calendar days Second Option Period: 2001 through 2007 731 days ADC through 1095 calendar days Third Option Period: 3001 through 3005 1096 days ADC through 1460 calendar days Fourth Option Period: 4001 through 4005 1461 days ADC through 1825 calendar days

A-3. This acquisition is for a 100% Small Business set-aside. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 314999, and the size standard is 500 employees.

A-4. DFARS Clauses 252.211-7006 Passive Radio Frequency Identification (PRFID) and 252.211-7003 Item Unique Identification and Valuation (IUIDV) apply and are incorporated in Section I of the solicitation.

A-5. DFARS 252.225-7012 Preference for Certain Domestic Commodities (Berry Amendment) applies to the resultant contract.

A-6. This requirement is subject to the availability of funds. Proposals shall be valid for at least 120 days.

Please annotate the last day the proposal will be valid. Firms will not be reimbursed for any costs associated with their proposal preparation.

A-7. The solicitation Attachments listed in Section J, may be downloaded from the Federal Business Opportunities website https://www.fbo.gov/ . Electronic and faxed proposals will NOT be accepted. See Section L.6.2.

A-8. Offerors may access http://www.assistdocs.com herein for all Mil-STD’s referenced in this document for complete up to date information.

A-9. Proposals shall be addressed to the following:

Army Contracting Command – Aberdeen Proving Ground Natick Contracting Division (CCAP-SCN) Bldg 1, 3rd Floor ATTN: Safouane Elalaoui Subject: W911QY-16-R-0008 15 General Greene Ave Natick, MA 01760

A-10. Questions shall be submitted to Safoune Elalaoui via email (safouane.elalaoui.civ@mail.mil) 20 days prior to Request for Proposal closing date. The Government will provide its response through FBO.gov. The Government will not guarantee a response to any question and/or clarifications after the submission deadline. No telephone questions will be accepted.

Section B - Supplies or Services and Prices

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0001 Each 45 Foot Main Parachute, G-15

FFP

IAW Paragraph 1.1 of the SOW FOB: Destination

NET AMT

0002 Each Pilot Parachute, G-15

FFP

IAW Paragraph 1.2 of the SOW

0003 Each Extraction Parachute System

FFP

IAW Paragraph 1.3 of the SOW

0004 Each A-24 Container

FFP

IAW Paragraph 1.4 of the SOW

0005 Lot Spare & Replacement Parts

FFP

IAW Paragraph 1.5 of the SOW.

Propose pricing in B.2 Spare & Replacement Parts.

0006 Hours Testing / Training Support (Full)

FFP

IAW Paragraph 2.1.1 of the SOW

0007 Hours Testing / Training Support (Medium)

FFP

IAW Paragraph 2.1.2 of the SOW

0008 Hours Non Recurring Engineering

FFP

IAW Paragraph 2.3 of the SOW

0009 Job Travel

FFP

Travel is anticipated during the performance of this requirement. These costs cannot be accurately forecasted at this time and are therefore awarded on a cost reimbursable basis. Travel costs are limited to the constraints of FAR 31.205-46.

No surcharges shall be authorized for travel costs other than the Contractor’s G&A rate approved by DCAA. No fee or profit shall be applied to travel costs.

All requests for travel must be submitted to the Contracting Officer's Representative for approval at least 5 days prior to incurring costs. Travel will be reimbursed to the extent allowable pursuant to FAR 31.205-46.

**Do not price this CLIN**

1001 Each OPTION 45 Foot Main Parachute, G-15

FFP

1002 Each OPTION Pilot Parachute, G-15

FFP

1003 Each OPTION Extraction Parachute System

FFP

1004 Each OPTION A-24 Container

FFP

1005 Lot OPTION Spare & Replacement Parts

FFP

IAW Paragraph 1.5 of the SOW.

1006 Hours OPTION Testing / Training Support (Medium)

FFP

1007 Hours OPTION Testing / Training Support (Limited)

FFP

IAW Paragraph 2.1.3 of the SOW

1008 Hours OPTION Major Repairs

FFP

IAW Paragraph 2.2 of the SOW

2001 Each OPTION 45 Foot Main Parachute, G-15

FFP

2002 Each OPTION Pilot Parachute, G-15

FFP

2003 Each OPTION Extraction Parachute System

FFP

2004 Each OPTION A-24 Container

FFP

2005 Lot OPTION Spare & Replacement Parts

FFP

IAW Paragraph 1.5 of the SOW.

2006 Hours OPTION Testing / Training Support (Medium)

FFP

2007 Each OPTION First Article Test Units

FFP

IAW Paragraph 4.0 of the SOW

3001 Each OPTION 45 Foot Main Parachute, G-15

FFP

3002 Each OPTION Pilot Parachute, G-15

FFP

3003 Each OPTION Extraction Parachute System

FFP

3004 Each OPTION A-24 Container

FFP

3005 Lot OPTION Spare & Replacement Parts

FFP

IAW Paragraph 1.5 of the SOW.

4001 Each OPTION 45 Foot Main Parachute, G-15

FFP

4002 Each OPTION Pilot Parachute, G-15

FFP

4003 Each OPTION Extraction Parachute System

FFP

4004 Each OPTION A-24 Container

FFP

4005 Lot OPTION Spare & Replacement Parts

FFP

IAW Paragraph 1.5 of the SOW.

PRICING SCHEDULE

B.2 Spare & Replacement Part Pricing

CLIN 0005 - Spare Parts Unit Price Spare & Replacement Part - 45 Foot Main Parachute Canopy, G-15 Spare & Replacement Part - 45 Foot Main Parachute, G-15, Suspension Line Spare & Replacement Part - 45 Foot Main Parachute, G-15, Risers Spare & Replacement Part - 45 Foot Main Parachute, G-15, Deployment Bag Spare & Replacement Part - Pilot Parachute, G-15, Canopy Spare & Replacement Part - Pilot Parachute, G-15, Suspension Line Set Spare & Replacement Part - Pilot Parachute, G-15, Deployment Bag Spare & Replacement Part - Pilot Parachute, G-15, Static Line Spare & Replacement Part - Pilot Parachute, G-15, Deployment Line Spare & Replacement Part - Extraction Parachute, 110 Inch, Canopy Spare & Replacement Part - Extraction Parachute, 110 Inch, Suspension Line set Spare & Replacement Part - Extraction Parachute, 110 Inch, Risers Spare & Replacement Part - Extraction Parachute, 110 Inch, Deployment Bag Spare & Replacement Part - Extraction Line, 120 Feet Spare & Replacement Part - Extraction Bridle Spare & Replacement Part - Belly Band Containment Panel Spare & Replacement Part - Bulk Material, Cloth, Duck, Nylon, Type III, Class 3

CLIN 1005 - Spare Parts Unit Price Spare & Replacement Part - 45 Foot Main Parachute Canopy, G-15 Spare & Replacement Part - 45 Foot Main Parachute, G-15, Suspension Line Spare & Replacement Part - 45 Foot Main Parachute, G-15, Risers Spare & Replacement Part - 45 Foot Main Parachute, G-15, Deployment Bag Spare & Replacement Part - Pilot Parachute, G-15, Canopy Spare & Replacement Part - Pilot Parachute, G-15, Suspension Line Set Spare & Replacement Part - Pilot Parachute, G-15, Deployment Bag Spare & Replacement Part - Pilot Parachute, G-15, Static Line Spare & Replacement Part - Pilot Parachute, G-15, Deployment Line Spare & Replacement Part - Extraction Parachute, 110 Inch, Canopy Spare & Replacement Part - Extraction Parachute, 110 Inch, Suspension Line Set Spare & Replacement Part - Extraction Parachute, 110 Inch, Risers Spare & Replacement Part - Extraction Parachute, 110 Inch, Deployment Bag Spare & Replacement Part - Extraction Line, 120 Feet Spare & Replacement Part - Extraction Bridle

CLIN 2005 - Spare Parts Unit Price

Spare & Replacement Part - 45 Foot Main Parachute, G-15, Suspension Line Spare & Replacement Part - 45 Foot Main Parachute, G-15, Risers Spare & Replacement Part - 45 Foot Main Parachute, G-15, Deployment Bag Spare & Replacement Part - Pilot Parachute, G-15, Canopy

Spare & Replacement Part - Pilot Parachute, G-15, Suspension Line Set Spare & Replacement Part - Pilot Parachute, G-15, Deployment Bag Spare & Replacement Part - Pilot Parachute, G-15, Static Line Spare & Replacement Part - Pilot Parachute, G-15, Deployment Line Spare & Replacement Part - Extraction Parachute, 110 Inch, Canopy Spare & Replacement Part - Extraction Parachute, 110 Inch, Suspension Line Set Spare & Replacement Part - Extraction Parachute, 110 Inch, Risers Spare & Replacement Part - Extraction Parachute, 110 Inch, Deployment Bag Spare & Replacement Part - Extraction Line, 120 Feet Spare & Replacement Part - Extraction Bridle

CLIN 3005 - Spare Parts Unit Price

Spare & Replacement Part - 45 Foot Main Parachute, G-15, Suspension Line Spare & Replacement Part - 45 Foot Main Parachute, G-15, Risers Spare & Replacement Part - 45 Foot Main Parachute, G-15, Deployment Bag Spare & Replacement Part - Pilot Parachute, G-15, Canopy Spare & Replacement Part - Pilot Parachute, G-15, Suspension Line Set Spare & Replacement Part - Pilot Parachute, G-15, Deployment Bag Spare & Replacement Part - Pilot Parachute, G-15, Static Line Spare & Replacement Part - Pilot Parachute, G-15, Deployment Line Spare & Replacement Part - Extraction Parachute, 110 Inch, Canopy Spare & Replacement Part - Extraction Parachute, 110 Inch, Suspension Line Set Spare & Replacement Part - Extraction Parachute, 110 Inch, Risers Spare & Replacement Part - Extraction Parachute, 110 Inch, Deployment Bag Spare & Replacement Part - Extraction Line, 120 Feet Spare & Replacement Part - Extraction Bridle

CLIN 4005 - Spare Parts Unit Price

Spare & Replacement Part - 45 Foot Main Parachute, G-15, Suspension Line Spare & Replacement Part - 45 Foot Main Parachute, G-15, Risers Spare & Replacement Part - 45 Foot Main Parachute, G-15, Deployment Bag Spare & Replacement Part - Pilot Parachute, G-15, Canopy Spare & Replacement Part - Pilot Parachute, G-15, Suspension Line Set Spare & Replacement Part - Pilot Parachute, G-15, Deployment Bag Spare & Replacement Part - Pilot Parachute, G-15, Static Line Spare & Replacement Part - Pilot Parachute, G-15, Deployment Line Spare & Replacement Part - Extraction Parachute, 110 Inch, Canopy Spare & Replacement Part - Extraction Parachute, 110 Inch, Suspension Line Set Spare & Replacement Part - Extraction Parachute, 110 Inch, Risers Spare & Replacement Part - Extraction Parachute, 110 Inch, Deployment Bag

Spare & Replacement Part - Extraction Line, 120 Feet Spare & Replacement Part - Extraction Bridle

B.3. Labor Category Pricing

Labor Categories & Labor Rates:

CLINS 0008 Non Recurring Engineering and 1008 Major Repairs:

Technical Support

Labor Categories (add proposed labor categories)

Fully Burdened Labor Rate (add proposed hourly rate)

Section C - Descriptions and Specifications

STATEMENT OF WORK

Extracted High and Low Speed Container Delivery System (EHLSCDS) Statement of Work

I. Background: Extracted High and Low Speed Container Delivery System (EHLSCDS) is a significant evolution of the current Container Delivery System (CDS) method of airdrop. It is designed for deployment from both C-130 and C-17 aircraft at maximum ramp-open airspeed from as low as 375 feet Above Ground Level. This capability provides commanders the ability to conduct exceptionally accurate low altitude resupply airdrops to combat troops on the ground while allowing the aircraft to maintain maneuverability at the higher airspeed. The higher airspeed reduces threat exposure to the aircraft while the ground troops benefit from reduced dispersion on the Drop Zone (DZ) because of the low altitude and extraction method of airdrop. The increased accuracy and reduced dispersion also allows for the use of much smaller DZs. The EHLSCDS design was developed during a successful 2011-2013 Joint Capability Technology Demonstration (JCTD).

II. Requirements: The contractor shall manufacture the EHLSCDS components and spare parts in accordance with Government provided technical drawings. In addition, the contractor will also provide airdrop test/training support, repair services and engineering assistance. The contractor may also develop, prepare, and submit value engineering change proposals (VECPs). For information on VECP, refer to the Value Engineering clause in Section I.

a. General Requirements: The contractor's primary focus shall be to:

1. Manufacture EHLSCDS components and spare parts.

2. Provide airdrop test and training support. This includes packing parachutes, rigging bundles, recovering airdropped loads and preparing reports. This support will occur at multiple government facilities to include Yuma Proving Ground, AZ, Fort Bragg, NC, Natick Soldier Systems Center, MA and Fort Lee, VA.

3. Provide repairs to test assets as required.

4. Provide engineering support as required.

5. Participate in meetings as required.

b. Specific Requirements: The contractor shall:

1.0 Manufacture – Build to Print:

1.1 45-Foot Main Parachute,

1.2 Pilot Parachute,

1.3 Extraction Parachute System,

1.4 A-24 Container, and

1.5 Spare Parts

1.1. 45-Foot Main Parachute. The 45-Foot Main Parachute has an extended skirt canopy. It is constructed using

7.25 oz. Nylon Duck and 2.25 oz. 90-140 CFM canopy cloth with tubular webbing reinforcements. The lower A, B, C, and D panels are constructed using the 2.25 oz. 90-140 CFM canopy cloth while the E and F panels (crown) are made with 7.25 oz. Nylon Duck. In-between the E and F panels there is a 6 inch opening to vent air and reduce oscillations. The 60 inch skirt extension allows for a staged opening during deployment. The 2,000 lb. nylon suspension lines are girth hitched to the canopy attachment points, allowing for easy replacement and they connect to the type XXVI risers using eight 15,000 lb. U-bar links. The risers terminate with a large suspension clevis for attachment to the airdrop load. This parachute has been designated as the G-15 by the Army.

Components: include 45 foot canopy with suspension lines, risers and deployment bag.

1.2. Pilot Parachute. The pilot parachute, used to deploy the 45-foot main parachute, has a 60 inch diameter and uses 1,000 lb. Dacron for suspension lines. The pilot chute canopy is made with 3.8 – 4.8 oz. Plain Weave Nylon

Cloth material and the lines are attached to the type XIII deployment line using a 3,000 lb. L-Bar links. It is deployed by a tubular nylon static line that connects to the aircraft with a 3/8 inch shackle (clevis).

Components: include the canopy with suspension lines, deployment bag, static line and deployment line.

1.3. Extraction Parachute System. The Extraction Parachute System is composed of four items; the Extraction Parachute, Extraction Line, Extraction Bridle and Belly Band Containment Panels. Paragraphs 1.3.1 through 1.3.4 provide descriptions.

1.3.1. Extraction Parachute. The Extraction Parachute has a 110 inch ring slot canopy. It is constructed using 2.25

oz. 90-140 CFM canopy cloth and type IV tape for reinforcement. The suspension lines are constructed using 9/16 inch tubular webbing and are girth hitched onto the canopy for easy replacement and repair. The suspension lines are attached to the type XXVI risers using two 6,000 lb. U-Bars.

Components: Canopy, suspension lines, risers and deployment bag.

1.3.2. Extraction Line. The 120-foot Extraction Line is one-loop/two ply and is constructed using type XXVI webbing.

1.3.3. Extraction Bridle. The Extraction Bridle is constructed using type XXVI webbing.

1.3.4. Belly Band Containment Panel. The Belly Band Containment Panel is constructed using ballistic nylon and has four grommets, one in each corner. There are two Belly Band Containment Panels per each Extraction Parachute System.

1.4. A-24 Container. The A-24 Container is a robust version of the A-22 and is constructed using type XXVI, X, and VIII webbings. Hardware on the A-24 container includes 14 quick fit parachute harness adapters and 4 “Type V” Clevis assemblies.

1.5. Spare Parts.

Item Drawing Number

45 foot Main Parachute Canopy 11-1-9531

45 foot Main Parachute Suspension Line 11-1-9540

45 foot Main Parachute Risers 66D1659

45 foot Main Parachute Deployment Bag 11-1-9532

Pilot Parachute Canopy 11-1-9534

Pilot Parachute Suspension Line Set (8) 11-1-9534 Detail E

Pilot Parachute Deployment Bag 11-1-9535

Pilot Parachute Static Line 11-1-219

Pilot Parachute Deployment Line 11-1-9529

110 inch Extraction Parachute Canopy 11-1-9539

110 inch Extraction Parachute Suspension Line Set (12) 11-1-9542

110 inch Extraction Parachute Risers 68C380

110 inch Extraction Parachute Deployment Bag 58J6100

120 foot Extraction Line 68F217-42

Extraction Bridle 11-1-8456

Belly Band Containment Panel TBD

Bulk Material, Nylon Duck Type III Class 3 PIA-C-7219C

1.6. Configuration Control. The contractor will use a government provided technical drawing for manufacture of EHLSCDS components. Any contractor proposed changes to the Functional Baseline or approved Product Baseline shall be made via Engineering Change Proposal (ECP). Requests for Deviation (RFD) and Requests for Waiver (RFW) against a production base lined system shall be submitted to the Government using form DD1694 for review and approval. The contractor will submit all ECPs, RFDs, and RFWs to the Contracting Officer prior to implementation. The Government requires electronic submittal of ECPs, RFDs, and RFWs. The contractor will provide documentation, equipment, facilities and personnel as deemed necessary by the Government to support and verify all contractor-requested variances or configuration changes.

2.0. Testing/Training Support, Major Repairs, Engineering Assistance and Meetings:

2.1. The contractor will provide airdrop testing/training support at three levels of effort (full, medium and limited) as described in the following paragraphs.

2.1.1. Full airdrop test or training preparation and execution support: The contractor shall provide three personnel for the successful completion of a test event. Appropriate personnel will include a senior parachute rigger and two journeyman riggers, or other Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), deemed necessary for the test or training event.

Contractor personnel shall provide preparation support by packing and rigging parachutes and loads, ensuring hardware and equipment is in place and functioning properly before the event, aircraft loading, system drop zone recovery, system shakeout/repack, and system load preparation/rigging again or return to storage. Contractors are expected to be at the test site before, during, and after the test in order to prepare, execute, and return work area to its original condition.

Specific tasks during developmental test support include:

Packing and rigging of parachutes, Training of Government military, civilian and contractor personnel, Drop Zone recovery, Post test parachute inspection, minor repair and re-pack, Prepare damaged parachutes for shipping to repair facility.

2.1.1.1. Expected requirement for “Full” support – Developmental Testing. The contractor will be required to support a minimum of four and maximum of six full airdrop test events during developmental testing. Events will generally consist of one week preparation and one week of actual test execution for a total of 14 consecutive days.

The 14 days can be further broken down into two days of travel and four 10 hour days (Monday through Thursday) in each work week. In some instances the event may use the standard eight hour per day work week. This will be executed under CLIN 0006 and is all inclusive. It will include all labor, per diem and travel in a single flat rate. It will be priced to allow the contractor personnel to arrive on Sunday and depart on the 14th day, Saturday, the following week. All Test/Training Support under this CLIN will be performed at Yuma Proving Ground, AZ.

2.1.2. Medium airdrop test or training preparation and execution support. The contractor shall provide two personnel for the successful completion of a test event. Appropriate personnel will include a senior parachute rigger, and a journeyman rigger, or other SME deemed necessary for the test or training event. Contractor personnel shall provide preparation support by packing and rigging parachutes and loads and ensuring hardware and equipment are in place and functioning properly before the event, aircraft loading, system drop zone recovery, system shakeout/repack, and system load preparation/rigging again or return to storage. Contractors are expected to be at the test site before and during the test in order to prepare, execute, and return the work area to its original condition.

The emphasis of Medium Test/Training support will shift toward oversight and supplementation of government provided rigger personnel as well as support of logistics/training events

2.1.2.1. Expected requirement for “Medium” support – Developmental Testing. The contractor will be required to support a minimum of four and maximum of six medium airdrop test and logistics events during developmental testing. Events will generally consist of one week preparation and one week of actual test execution for a total of 14 consecutive days. The 14 days can be further broken down into two days of travel and four 10 hour days (Monday through Thursday) in each work week. In some instances the event may use the standard eight hour per day work week. This will be executed under CLIN 0007 and is all inclusive. It will include all labor, per diem and travel in a single flat rate. It will be priced to allow the contractor personnel to arrive on Sunday and depart on the 14th day, Saturday, the following week. All Test/Training Support under this CLIN will be performed at Yuma Proving Ground, AZ.

2.1.2.2 Expected requirement for “Medium” support – Operational Testing. The contractor will be required to support a minimum of one and maximum of three medium airdrop and training events during operational testing.

Events will consist of only one week for a total of seven consecutive days. The seven days can be further broken down into two days of travel and five 8-hour days (Monday through Friday). This will be executed under CLIN 1006 and is all inclusive. It will include all labor, per diem and travel in a single flat rate. It will be priced to allow the contractor personnel to arrive on Sunday and depart on the 7th day, Saturday. All Test/Training Support under this CLIN will be performed at Fort Bragg, NC. Contractor personnel will act as a SME and provide New Equipment Training (NET) as well as technical support during the operational testing period.

2.1.2. Expected requirement for “Medium” support – Fielding. The contractor will be required to support a minimum of one and maximum of two medium events during the fielding phase of the EHLSCDS program. Events will consist of only one week for a total of seven consecutive days. The seven days can be further broken down into two days of travel and five 8-hour days (Monday through Friday). This will be executed under CLIN 2006 and is all inclusive. It will include all labor, per diem and travel in a single flat rate. It will be priced to allow the contractor personnel to arrive on Sunday and depart on the 7th day, Saturday. All Test/Training Support under this CLIN will be performed at Fort Lee, VA. Contractor personnel will conduct Instructor/Key Personnel Training as described in paragraph 2.4.2.4.

2.1.3. Limited airdrop test or training preparation and execution support. The contractor shall provide one person for the successful completion of an event. Appropriate personnel could include a parachute rigger or other SME deemed necessary. Contractor may provide preparation support by packing and rigging parachutes and loads and ensuring hardware and equipment are in place and functioning properly before the event. Contractor is expected to be at the event site before, during, and after the event in order to prepare, execute, and assist in returning the work area to its original condition.

2.1.3.1. Expected requirement for “Limited” support – Operational Testing. The contractor will be required to support a minimum of one and a maximum of two limited events during operational testing. Event(s) will consist of only one week for a total of seven consecutive days. The seven days can be further broken down into two days of travel and five 8-hour days (Monday through Friday). This will be executed under CLIN 1007 and is all inclusive.

It will include all labor, per diem and travel in a single flat rate. It will be priced to allow the contractor personnel to arrive on Sunday and depart on the 7th day, Saturday. All support under this CLIN will be performed at the Natick Soldier Systems Center, MA. Contractor personnel will act as a SME and provide assistance in a technical manual verification.

2.2. Major Repairs. Upon Government request, a parachute having been damaged by use in airdrop testing may be refurbished at Government expense by the contractor. The contractor will provide a team hourly rate (fully burdened) for major repairs.

2.3. Non-Recurring Engineering. The contractor shall provide technical/engineering support to correct design problems should they become apparent during testing, along with manufacturing support for redesigned components and repair or replace, as necessary, of damaged components. This may include small Government directed design changes as well as offsite support of the above mentioned test efforts as directed by the Government, to investigate technical/design issues, or in support of Integrated Logistics Support (ILS). Non-recurring engineering will be provided by the contractor as a team hourly rate (fully burdened). The hourly rate may involve such labor categories as: Program/Project Manager, Senior Engineer, Engineer, Quality Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Drafting, Rigger/Parachute Technician and other labor categories as deemed necessary by the contractor. Specific tasks include:

Investigate technical/design issues, creating, revising and updating drawings, revising and updating current part lists, creating part lists for new products, ensuring all documentation is current, interpreting drawings for production documents, creating and inspecting jigs used for production, providing cost reduction proposals, providing manufacturing design adjustments, analyzing equipment failures, providing reports.

2.4. Meetings. Meetings, briefings, teleconferences, etc. are considered to be part of normal day-to-day business functions and are indirect costs of doing business. Programmatic meeting requirements for EHLSCDS are modest and will be considered as part of the contractor’s indirect costs. However, the contractor will also be required to support several logistics meetings/events that will be conducted using the Medium or Limited Test/Training Support

CLINS.

2.4.1. Programmatic Meetings. These meeting include both one-time (post award) and recurring meetings (program status, test/training readiness reviews).

2.4.1.1. Post Award Meeting. The Government will schedule and conduct a post award meeting with the contractor within 30 days of contract award. The meeting will take place via teleconference with the option of some government personnel traveling to the contractor’s facility. The purpose of the conference will be the introduction of key personnel, transfer of background information, program overview, contract discussion, and review of performance requirements. This is a one-time event that would require appropriate engineering, rigger/subject matter expert and program management personnel to participate.

2.4.1.2. Program Status Reviews. The contractor will participate in program status reviews that will normally take place by means of a conferencing system or in conjunction with another meeting/test event, as determined by the Government. Such reviews will be held approximately every two weeks (or as appropriate). Duration should not exceed one (1) hour in most cases. The objective of the meetings will be to ensure schedule and technical requirements of the contract are being met and there are no areas of confusion regarding contract performance.

2.4.1.3. Test/Training Readiness Reviews. Appropriate contractor personnel will participate in Test/Training Readiness reviews. These will normally occur one week prior to execution of a Test/Training Support CLIN. The objective will be to increase the situational awareness of the supporting contractor personnel and ensure there are no areas of confusion regarding contract performance.

2.4.2. Logistics Meetings. These meetings are all one-time support events that may require the contractor to provide formal training or be on hand as a subject matter expert providing manufacturing/technical information to the Integrated Logistics Support Center (ILSC). These events will be billed as either “medium” or “limited” test support as described in paragraphs 2.1.2 and 2.1.3. above.

2.4.2.1. Limited User Evaluation (LUE). The LUE will be held at Yuma Proving Ground, AZ. The purpose of the LUE is to obtain user input during a contractor demonstration of the tasks, skills, technical manual, tools and time standards associated with the EHLSCDS. The LUE will be treated as a formal event intended to provide users exposure to the system and an opportunity to identify any benefits/shortcomings and/or concerns with the design from a user perspective. Medium test support is required for this event as part of CLIN 0007.

2.4.2.2. Logistics Demonstration (LD). The LD is defined as the nondestructive disassembly and reassembly of a system using its related test, measurement and diagnostic equipment (TMDE), training devices, and support equipment. At the event, the materiel system and its system support package will be evaluated as a total system. It will be held at Yuma Proving Ground, AZ, and Medium test support is required for this event as part of CLIN 0007.

2.4.2.3. Technical Manual (TM) Verification. The TM verification will be hosted by the Government at the Natick Solider Systems Center unless otherwise agreed. The contractor shall provide limited test support to the Government Verification under CLIN 1007.

2.4.2.4. Instructor/Key Personnel Training (IKPT). The contract shall be onsite to teach the Operation and Maintenance of the EHLSCDS to a minimum of 14 and a maximum of 22 personnel for each course of instruction.

Medium test support would be required for this event and it will take place at Fort Lee, VA, under CLIN 2006.

3.0. Shipping. All systems and spare and replacement parts, furnished under this contract for testing shall be FOB Destination (FAR Clause 52.247-34) and with the shipping destinations to be specified by the Government.

4.0 First Article Test Parachutes. The Contractor shall provide three (3) individual FAT units in accordance with CLINs 2001 through 2004 in Option 2 and FAR 52.209-4 of Section I, for Inspection and Testing at the Contractor’s facility to determine conformance to the EHLSCDS Technical Data Package. The First Article units shall be of production configuration and include all modifications resulting from prior testing.

III. Period of Performance: The estimated period of performance is five years. With a base contract for manufacturing and services and four subsequent, follow-on delivery order options.

IV. Travel: Travel of contractor personnel to the Government's facilities is part of test, training or meeting support as described in paragraph 2.0. All travel will be in accordance with the Joint Travel Regulation.

V. Security: A security clearance is not required for this work.

VI. Government Furnished Equipment/Information/Computer Utilization: There is no Government Furnished Equipment for the manufacturing of EHLSCDS items. At the Government test facilities all equipment associated with current Container Delivery System operations including payloads, rigging material, material handling equipment and aircraft will be provided by the government.

VII. Place of Performance: The primary places of performance for this work will be the contractor’s facility and the Government's test facilities at Yuma Proving Ground, AZ and Fort Bragg, NC. Occasional places of performance include the Natick Soldier Systems Center, MA and Fort Lee, VA.

VIII. Contract Management/Activity Report: The contractor shall be responsible for managing and overseeing the activities of all contractor personnel used in performance of this contract. The contractor's management responsibilities shall include all activities necessary to ensure the accomplishment of timely and effective research or scientific services performed in accordance with the requirements contained in the statement of work.

Section D - Packaging and Marking

D.1. Preservation and Packaging

D.1.1 Extracted High and Low Speed Container Delivery System (EHLSCDS) including any attachments, special purpose kits, Basic Item Issue (BII), Component of End Item (COEI) and Initial Spares Kit (ISK) shall be processed to the level of protection specified in Attachment 7 of the Contract.

D.1.2 All software, technical data, reports, and contractual documentation delivered under this contract shall be preserved and packaged to deter theft and assure safe arrival at destination without damage to contents.

D.1.3 Offeror shall preserve and package all spare and reparable items IAW the approved packaging data as generated and submitted by the Offeror and approved by the Government.

D.1.4 Consumable items, Training Aids, System Support Packages (SSP) and Special Tools scheduled for shipment shall be preserved and packaged by the Offeror to provide physical and mechanical protection, provide multiple handling, shipment by any mode, placed into storage for a period of one year in an enclosed environmentally controlled facility and suitable for redistribution without additional repackaging. Item shall be free of dirt and other contaminants. Coatings and preservatives applied to an item are not considered contaminants. Components susceptible to corrosion or deterioration shall be provided protection by means of preservative coatings, volatile corrosion inhibitors, desiccants, water proof and/or water vapor proof barriers.

Components requiring protection from physical and mechanical damage shall be protected by wrapping, cushioning, pack compartmentalization, or other means to mitigate shock and vibration to prevent damage during handing and shipment.

D.1.4.1 In addition to Paragraph D.1.4 requirements, each item must comply with the regulations of the dedicated freight carrier used and shall provide safe delivery to destination at the lowest possible tariff cost. Any wood material used in the fabrication of Contractor’s generated ISP packaging design must comply with requirement outlined in Paragraph D.1.5.

D.1.5 All Non-manufactured Wood used in packaging shall be heat treated to a core temperature of 56 degrees Celsius for a minimum of 30 minutes. Box, pallet and dunnage and any wood used as inner packaging made of Non-Manufactured Wood shall be heat-treated. The box, pallet and dunnage manufacturer and the manufacturer of wood used as inner packaging shall be affiliated with an inspection agency accredited by the board of review of the American Lumber Standard Committee. The box, pallet and dunnage manufacturer and the manufacturer of wood used as inner packaging shall ensure traceability to the original source of heat treatment. All Non-manufactured wood products used for shipment to OCONUS locations MUST conform to the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) International Phytosanitary Measure-15 (ISPM-15).

D.1.6 For each hazardous material item shipped under this contract, a copy of the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) shall be placed into a sealed pouch and attached to the outside surface area of the Unit Container and Intermediate Container containing the prescribed hazardous material item. The contractor shall comply with the applicable codes and standards listed here: (1) Code of Federal Regulation Titles 29, 40 and 49, (2) International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code, for vessel transport, and (3) AFMAN 24-204, Preparing Hazardous Materials for Military Air Shipments.

D.2 Marking

D.2.1 The EHLSCDS shipped through the military distribution system or by commercial carriers shall be marked and labeled IAW MILSTD-129 Revision P (4).

D.2.2 All software, technical data, reports, etc. and contractual documentation referenced in Paragraph D.1.2 shall be identified by the prime contract number, name and address of the prime Contractor, and where applicable, the name and address of the subcontractor generating the data.

D.2.3 Each Non-manufactured wood box, pallet and dunnage shall be marked to show the conformance to the International Phytosanitary Measure-15 (ISPM-15). The quality mark shall be placed on both ends of the outer packaging, between the end cleats or end battens; on two sides of the pallet. Wood used as dunnage for blocking and bracing shall be ordered with ALSC certified markings or the markings may be applied locally at two foot intervals.

D.3. Technical Data shall be shipped to and marked as follows:

DoDAAC # TBD US Army Soldier Systems Center – Natick

ATTN: TBD

Accountable Property Officer – Warehouse #20 Contract No.: TBD Natick, MA 01760

Section E - Inspection and Acceptance

INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE TERMS

Supplies/services will be inspected/accepted at:

CLIN INSPECT AT INSPECT BY ACCEPT AT ACCEPT BY

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Section F - Deliveries or Performance

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

52.211-9 DESIRED AND REQUIRED TIME OF DELIVERY (JUN 1997)

(a) The Government desires delivery to be made according to the following schedule:

DESIRED DELIVERY SCHEDULE

ITEM NO. QUANTITY DELIVERY SCHEDULE

0001 10-40 Within 45 Calendar Days of Award of Delivery Order 0002 10-50 Within 45 Calendar Days of Award of Delivery Order 0003 5-15 Within 45 Calendar Days of Award of Delivery Order 0004 0 Within 45 Calendar Days of Award of Delivery Order 0005 Per Delivery Order Within 45 Calendar Days of Award of Delivery Order 0006 3-6 Within 45 Calendar Days of Award of Delivery Order 0007 3-6 Within 45 Calendar Days of Award of Delivery Order 0008 Per Delivery Order Within 45 Calendar Days of Award of Delivery Order 0009 Per Delivery Order Within 45 Calendar Days of Award of Delivery Order 1001 10-40 Within 45 Calendar Days of Award of Delivery Order 1002 10-50 Within 45 Calendar Days of Award of Delivery Order 1003 5-15 Within 45 Calendar Days of Award of Delivery Order 1004 20-50 Within 45 Calendar Days of Award of Delivery Order 1005 Per Delivery Order Within 45 Calendar Days of Award of Delivery Order 1006 1-3 Within 45 Calendar Days of Award of Delivery Order 1007 1-3 Within 45 Calendar Days of Award of Delivery Order 1008 Per Delivery Order Within 45 Calendar Days of Award of Delivery Order 2001 10-40 Within 45 Calendar Days of Award of Delivery Order 2002 10-50 Within 45 Calendar Days of Award of Delivery Order 2003 5-15 Within 45 Calendar Days of Award of Delivery Order 2004 20-50 Within 45 Calendar Days of Award of Delivery Order 2005 Per Delivery Order Within 45 Calendar Days of Award of Delivery Order 2006 1-2 Within 45 Calendar Days of Award of Delivery Order 2007 3 Within 45 Calendar Days of Award of Delivery Order 3001 10-40 Within 45 Calendar Days of Award of Delivery Order 3002 10-50 Within 45 Calendar Days of Award of Delivery Order 3003 5-15 Within 45 Calendar Days of Award of Delivery Order 3004 20-50 Within 45 Calendar Days of Award of Delivery Order 3005 Per Delivery Order Within 45 Calendar Days of Award of Delivery Order 4001 10-40 Within 45 Calendar Days of Award of Delivery Order 4002 10-50 Within 45 Calendar Days of Award of Delivery Order 4003 5-15 Within 45 Calendar Days of Award of Delivery Order 4004 20-50 Within 45 Calendar Days of Award of Delivery Order 4005 Per Delivery Order Within 45 Calendar Days of Award of Delivery Order

If the offeror is unable to meet the desired delivery schedule, it may, without prejudicing evaluation of its offer, propose a delivery schedule below. However, the offeror's proposed delivery schedule must not extend the delivery period beyond the time for delivery in the Government's required delivery schedule as follows:

REQUIRED DELIVERY SCHEDULE

0001 10-40 Within 60 Calendar Days of Award of Delivery Order 0002 10-50 Within 60 Calendar Days of Award of Delivery Order 0003 5-15 Within 60 Calendar Days of Award of Delivery Order 0004 0 Within 60 Calendar Days of Award of Delivery Order 0005 Per Delivery Order Within 60 Calendar Days of Award of Delivery Order 0006 3-6 Within 60 Calendar Days of Award of Delivery Order 0007 3-6 Within 60 Calendar Days of Award of Delivery Order 0008 Per Delivery Order Within 60 Calendar Days of Award of Delivery Order 0009 Per Delivery Order Within 60 Calendar Days of Award of Delivery Order 1001 10-40 Within 60 Calendar Days of Award of Delivery Order 1002 10-50 Within 60 Calendar Days of Award of Delivery Order 1003 5-15 Within 60 Calendar Days of Award of Delivery Order 1004 20-50 Within 60 Calendar Days of Award of Delivery Order 1005 Per Delivery Order Within 60 Calendar Days of Award of Delivery Order 1006 1-3 Within 60 Calendar Days of Award of Delivery Order 1007 1-3 Within 60 Calendar Days of Award of Delivery Order 1008 Per Delivery Order Within 60 Calendar Days of Award of Delivery Order 2001 10-40 Within 60 Calendar Days of Award of Delivery Order 2002 10-50 Within 60 Calendar Days of Award of Delivery Order 2003 5-15 Within 60 Calendar Days of Award of Delivery Order 2004 20-50 Within 60 Calendar Days of Award of Delivery Order 2005 Per Delivery Order Within 60 Calendar Days of Award of Delivery Order 2006 1-2 Within 60 Calendar Days of Award of Delivery Order 2007 3 Within 60 Calendar Days of Award of Delivery Order 3001 10-40 Within 60 Calendar Days of Award of Delivery Order 3002 10-50 Within 60 Calendar Days of Award of Delivery Order 3003 5-15 Within 60 Calendar Days of Award of Delivery Order 3004 20-50 Within 60 Calendar Days of Award of Delivery Order 3005 Per Delivery Order Within 60 Calendar Days of Award of Delivery Order 4001 10-40 Within 60 Calendar Days of Award of Delivery Order 4002 10-50 Within 60 Calendar Days of Award of Delivery Order 4003 5-15 Within 60 Calendar Days of Award of Delivery Order 4004 20-50 Within 60 Calendar Days of Award of Delivery Order 4005 Per Delivery Order Within 60 Calendar Days of Award of Delivery Order

Offers that propose delivery of a quantity under such terms or conditions that delivery will not clearly fall within the applicable required delivery period specified above, will be considered nonresponsive and rejected. If the offeror proposes no other delivery schedule, the desired delivery schedule above will apply.

OFFEROR'S PROPOSED DELIVERY SCHEDULE

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