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ALEXANDER M PONUSKY 508-233-6125

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SOLICITATION

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3. SOLICITATION NO.

W911QY-16-R-0043

Section B - Supplies or Services and Prices

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0001 1 Job Research and Development

FFP

The Contractor shall perform research and development and furnish all deliverables necessary to achieve the requirements provided in the Statement of Work of this contract.

FOB: Destination

NET AMT

0002 Each Monthly Reports

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The Contractor shall provide monthly reports in accordance with the contract Statement of Work. The cost of these reports are included in the price of LIne Item 0001.

0003 Each Test Reports

FFP

The Contractor shall provide test reports in accordance with the contract Statement of Work. The cost of these reports are included in the price of Line Item 0001.

0004 1 Final Report

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The Contractor shall provide a final report in accordance with the contract Statement of Work. The cost of this report is included in the price of LIne Item 0001.

0005 1 Each Technical Data Package

FFP

The Contractor shall provide a Technical Data Package (TDP) in accordance with the contract Statement of Work. The cost of this report is included in the price of LIne Item 0001.

0006 2 Each Contractor Manpower Reporting

FFP

The Contractor shall perform the accounting for contract services, as reported in clause 5152.0237-4900, which is included in Section C. The cost of these reports are included in the price of Line Item 0001.

Section C - Descriptions and Specifications

USMC Next Generation Eye Protection Statement of Work

1. Background:

Combat eye protection is essential to preserving the vital sense of vision to Marines during both training and combat. Without proper protection, the eyesight can easily be compromised by blunt impacts, penetrating projectiles, abrasive brush, blowing debris, optical radiation and other factors. Injuries can range from temporary pain/irritation to permanent loss of sight, depending on the nature and degree of exposure. This susceptibility is compounded when operating in environments with increased risk of exposure to these hazards, such as during military combat and training.

Preservation of eyesight is essential to mission readiness and effectiveness. With the advent of improvised explosive devices, increased proliferation of optical radiation hazards, and other changes in battlefield dynamics over time, the need for technological improvements in eye protection is likewise needed. The goal of this effort is to provide Marines with the latest in eye protection technology, with increased protection, to ensure vision protection and readiness are preserved in an ever changing environment.

2. Requirements: The contractor shall furnish the necessary personnel, materials, facilities and other supplies/services necessary to develop the next generation of combat eye protection and associated data for the US Marine Corps. Eyewear designs shall provide protection from impacts, explosive devices, electromagnetic radiation hazards and threats, sand, wind, and dust. Primary focus is on protection for ground-based operations. Solutions shall target the requirements of MIL-PRF-32432 in performance, unless otherwise noted herein. Solutions shall be demonstrated in a spectacle and a goggle format leveraging eyewear platforms already in existence.

a. General Requirements: The contractor shall perform the following, the details for which are provided in the following section (Section 2.b):

(1) Design and produce eyewear kits with a suite of lenses that exceed currently established

MIL-PRF-32432 impact requirements, are of good optical quality, provide laser eye protection while minimizing impact to color perception, and offer passive light mitigating technology for varying lighting conditions. Lenses shall be interchangeable, and easily removed/installed by hand from/into the frame without the aid of tools. All deliverables must comply with the Berry Amendment and Buy American Act.

(2) Conduct quality assurance testing, and prepare/deliver quality assurance test reports documenting the performance of each possible configuration in the kit against the requirements set forth herein. All, or portions of, this testing may be conducted in-house if the contractor has the in-house capability and experience to do so. Testing of final deliverables shall be coordinated with the Government in the event the Government would like to witness final testing of prototypes

(3) Prepare and deliver detailed monthly reports, test reports, technical data package, and detailed final report

(4) Participate in post-award meeting as well as a readiness review prior to production of final prototypes. Participate in teleconferences as needed.

(5) Produce prototypes for delivery to the Government (see Specific Requirements for details and quantities)

(6) If the style of the eyewear prototypes is listed on the Authorized Protective Eyewear List (APEL), the frames delivered with the prototype quantities SHALL NOT be marked with the APEL logo for the purposes of this acquisition since the lenses contained in the prototype kits have not been formally approved.

b. Specific Requirements: Solutions shall target the requirements of MIL-PRF-32432 in performance, unless otherwise noted herein.

(1) Spectacles: The contractor shall develop spectacle eyewear kits with a suite of lenses that exceed currently established MIL-PRF-32432 impact requirements, provide laser eye protection while minimizing impact to color perception, and offer passive light mitigating technology for varying lighting conditions.

1. Concepts shall be demonstrated in a spectacle format.

2. All configurations shall be compatible with the Universal Prescription Lens

Carrier (UPLC) (NSN 6540-01-600-6532)

3. All configurations shall meet ANSI Z87.1

4. All configurations shall maximize durability in blast environments, to include fragmentation protection. Assemblies shall meet the requirements of MIL-PRF- 32432, except a 5.8 grain fragment simulating projectile at a velocity of 680- 700 feet/second shall be used for ballistic fragmentation testing, and each item shall be hit twice (once in the left ocular, and once in the right ocular, each impact being in the critical optical area). Retention during blast events and during rigorous activity shall be maximized.

5. At least one lens in the kit shall provide safe levels of Laser Eye Protection for commonly used hazard lasers currently fielded by the U.S. military that Marines are likely to be exposed to (ie, range finders, target designators, etc). These include the AN-PEQ-16 Integrated Pointer/Illuminator and AN/PEQ-17 Designator/Rangefinder. Designs, at a minimum, shall target the following hazard wavelengths and associated optical densities: 820-870 nanometers (objective 3.5+ OD, threshold 3.0 OD), 1064 nanometers (objective 5.5+ OD, threshold 5.0 OD), 605-665 (objective 1.0-2.0 OD, threshold 0-1 OD).

Technologies that result in lenses that are as close to clear or neutral grey as possible are desired, while minimizing cost. Protection against additional wavelengths that may be encountered during deployments is desired. Impact on color perception shall be minimized to the maximum extent possible for each lens solution when assessed using the Farnsworth-Munsell 100-Hue Test when viewed under Daylight 75 lighting conditions. Transmittance, chromaticity, and neutrality with respect to MIL-PRF-32432 shall be measured and documented.

The kit shall provide feasible solutions(s) for both daytime and nighttime use (single lens solution desired, such as through integration of laser hazard protection with a robust photochromic technology with at least 40% swing in transmittance). Solutions to be used during nighttime operations shall maximize scotopic and photopic luminous transmittance (70% objective, 50% threshold), and be compatible with the use of image intensifiers/night vision goggles.

Solutions shall maximize resistance to solar radiation. The maximum number of solar radiation cycles that the product is capable of withstanding without more than a 5% change in luminous transmittance shall be assessed and reported on (up to 10 cycles, in accordance with MIL-PRF-32432).

6. One lens in the kit shall provide passive light mitigation for varying lighting conditions. This shall be accomplished through the use of gradient, photochromic, or combination gradient/photochromic (desired), technology.

Gradient designs are those that vary light transmittance from low (dark tint) to high (clear) over the vertical height of the lens, creating a gradient effect.

Gradient/photochromic designs are those that combine a gradient with photochromic lens technology. Solutions shall shield the eye from overhead sunlight in both vehicle and outdoor settings. Gradients shall be positioned with respect to the pupil so as to minimize interference with vision when transitioning to indoor settings.

i. Solar radiation. Products shall maximize ability to withstand exposure to solar radiation, and be assessed in accordance with the procedures set forth in MIL-PRF-32432. The maximum number of solar radiation cycles that the product is capable of withstanding without more than a 5% change in luminous transmittance shall be assessed and reported on (up to 10 cycles, in accordance with MIL-PRF-32432). Solutions that incorporate the use of photochromic technology shall be measured in both the light state and the dark state after exposure. Measurements shall be taken in the critical optical area.

ii. Transmittance:

1. Photochromic technology: Transmittance shall have at least a

40% swing from light to dark states and vice versa, with the majority of the transition occurring in less than 30 seconds.

Solutions with greater than 50% swing are desired.

Measurements shall be taken in the critical optical area.

2. Gradient technology: The gradient shall transition smoothly over the surface of the lens with the uppermost region of the lens beginning in the 12-20% transmittance range, the critical optical area (as defined in MIL-PRF-32432) of the lens being in the 40- 50% transmittance range, and the lower region of the lens fading toward clear, preferably greater than or equal to 70% transmittance. Measurements shall be made by spectrophotometer, or other suitable means, in each of these regions.

3. Combination gradient-photochromic technology: Transmittance shall target the above gradient conditions in the clear state.

Activation of the photochromic by natural sunlight shall be such that the entire lens darkens toward a sunglass state. Designs shall target a luminous transmittance of 18% or less in the critical optical area for a fully transitioned lens.

g. Spectacles shall be Black 357, and meet the requirements for shade as specified in MIL-

PRF-32432

(2) Goggles: The contractor shall develop goggle eyewear kits with a suite of lenses that exceed currently established MIL-PRF-32432 impact requirements, provide laser eye protection while minimizing impact to color perception, and offer passive light mitigating technology for varying lighting conditions

1. Concepts shall be demonstrated in a goggle format.

2. All configurations shall be compatible with the Universal Prescription Lens

Carrier (UPLC) (NSN 6540-01-600-6532)

3. All configurations shall meet ANSI Z87.1

4. All configurations shall maximize durability in blast environments, to include fragmentation protection. Assemblies shall meet the requirements of MIL-PRF-

32432, except a 17 grain fragment simulating projectile at a velocity of 590-600 feet/second shall be used for ballistic fragmentation testing. Each item shall be hit three times (once in the left ocular, once in the right ocular, and once at the center, in accordance with MIL-PRF-32432). Retention during blast events and during rigorous activity shall be maximized.

5. At least one lens in the kit shall provide Laser Eye Protection as described in paragraph 2.b.(1) e. above (i.e., same laser protection requirements as the spectacles).

6. One lens in the kit shall provide passive light mitigation for varying lighting conditions as described in paragraph 2.b.(1) f. above (i.e., same passive light mitigation requirements as spectacles).

7. Goggle straps and sleeves shall have a pH between 5.0 and 8.5 when tested in accordance with AATCC TM 81 “pH of the Water-Extract from Wet Processed Textiles”

8. Goggles shall be solid Tan 499 in color, and meet the requirements for shade as specified in MIL-PRF-32432.

(3) Testing: Prototypes shall be tested for impact performance (in accordance with the test methods as defined in the ballistic fragmentation section of MIL-PRF-32432 except that the velocities shall be adjusted in accordance with the above requirements), and the performance documented for each configuration. At least one configuration shall be tested with the UPLC for ballistic fragmentation such that performance both with and without installation of the UPLC is demonstrated. ANSI Z87.1-2010 performance shall also be measured and documented for each configuration. At least one configuration shall be tested with the UPLC for ANSI Z87.1 such that performance both with and without installation of the UPLC is demonstrated. The following additional performance characteristics shall also be tested for each configuration in accordance with MIL-PRF- 32342, and documented accordingly: weight, haze, Optical Distortion, Ultraviolet Absorption, Luminous Transmittance (in the critical optical area, as well as in the upper region and the lower region of lenses with a gradient); Chromaticity and Neutrality (in the critical optical area), chemical resistance (MIL-PRF-32432 chemicals as well as a qualified sunscreen as an additional chemical for testing, such as United Spirit of America Broad Spectrum SPF 50 UVA/UVB Protection Sunscreen, Vanicream Sunscreen SPF 50+ NDC 45334-356-04, or Aveeno Natural Protection Sunscreen Lotion With SPF 50 NDC 58232-0806 ), environmental resistance (temperature, solar radiation, humidity/adhesion), and abrasion resistance. Samples utilizing a secondary non-powered light mitigation solution, such as photochromic technology, shall be characterized for transmittance and transition speed over time from light-to-dark and dark-to-light states. Laser lens configurations shall also be tested for optical density (OD) in accordance with ANSI Z136.7 (2008) for Testing and Labeling of Laser Protective Equipment. The contractor shall also document minimum lens thickness and thickness at the optical center for each type of lens. Sample size for ballistic fragmentation testing for each configuration is 10 samples for each configuration. All other tests shall use a minimum sample size of three. All test methods, results for each sample, and all observations shall be documented in a laboratory report for each sample tested. For those tests involving numerical readings, test results shall include the numerical value and not simply a pass/fail.

(4) Reports:

1. Monthly Reports: The Contractor shall submit monthly progress reports due no later than the 10th of each month for the previous month’s efforts. The reports shall detail activities for the month, progress to date, summary of any testing conducted, and report on all problems, technical issues, potential manufacturing challenges, successes, and major developments during the reporting period.

Evolution of the design during the reporting period shall be documented, to include materials/dyes/tints/coatings/additives, and associated processes, etc, resulting characteristics, challenges and how they were overcome, any trade-offs made, and supporting rationale for design decisions. Monthly progress reports shall also include activities planned for the next month (to include upcoming testing, if any), number of remaining hours to complete activities, schedule (planned vs. actual), and costs (planned vs. actual). Supporting test reports shall be included along with the monthly report submission if testing was conducted during the reporting period. Monthly reports shall not contain classified information. Classified aspects shall be made available to the Government by appropriate means upon request. Data delivered with restrictions shall be clearly identified and the page clearly marked (see marking instructions).

2. Test Reports: Test reports shall include test results and all observations for each sample tested, where and when the samples were produced (for each component), the materials/coatings/additives with which the test samples were made, and photo of each design tested. Each report shall site/reference the appropriate test standards and procedures used to test the product. Each report shall include a list of the equipment used to conduct the testing and calibration due date for each, if applicable. The Government shall be made aware of all testing in advance in the event the Government should choose to witness some of the tests. An unclassified version of all Test reports shall be included along with the monthly report submission if testing was conducted during the monthly reporting period.

Laser eye protection information and test results on other than hazard wavelengths shall be included in a separate classified appendix and be made available to the Government by appropriate means upon request. Data delivered with restrictions shall be clearly identified and the page clearly marked (see marking instructions).

3. Final Report – The final technical report for the contract effort shall contain copious details documenting the contract effort, to include project objectives, work performed, challenges and how they were overcome, detailed information on final configurations and their salient characteristics, detailed test results on each final configuration along with a summary of results in matrix form, manufacturing readiness & time to transition to production, projected cost for each lens type and base configuration, and projected production rate for each configuration. Substantiating evidence of the work performed (test reports, photos, diagrams, etc) shall be included. All testing shall be substantiated with a copy of the corresponding test report(s), to be included in an Appendix.

Classified information and test results shall be included in a separate classified appendix, to be delivered to the Government by appropriate means. Data delivered with restrictions shall be clearly identified and the page clearly marked (see marking instructions).

4. Technical Data Package: A technical data package documenting the substrate material used for each of the final prototype lenses delivered (i.e., final laser protective, and final passive light mitigation, lenses developed and delivered under the effort), all additives/concentrations and means of application used for each lens, along with recommended processing procedures/parameters to produce each type of final prototype lens, shall be prepared and delivered. Recommended quality assurance measures shall be included. Safe handling procedures, as well as pertinent Material Safety Data Sheets for each design, shall be included. Any special equipment needed shall be documented. Any special environmental conditions required for material storage and processing shall be included. The package shall include detailed Work Instructions documenting how to produce each final lens design, as developed under the contract. The work instructions shall include, but is not limited to, the following sections: Purpose; Scope;

Records; Associated Documents; Definitions and Acronyms; Materials & Material storage; Tools, Gages, Fixtures; Safety Requirements; Instructions;

Sources of Supply. The overall Technical Data Package shall be in sufficient detail to ensure the functional characteristics of each type of lens (to include meaningful levels of laser protection, military impact resistance, chemical/abrasion resistance, luminous transmittance, Farnsworth-Munsell 100- Hue Test, ANSI Z87.1 compliance, environmental resistance, and other pertinent MIL-PRF-32432 characteristics), as designed/intended under the contract, are maintained when lenses are fabricated in accordance with the TDP. The Government is seeking unlimited rights for this data package. Company proprietary data shall not be included in this data package. Any classified data shall be marked and handled appropriately (see marking instructions).

5. General marking instructions. The Contractor, or its subcontractors or suppliers, shall conspicuously and legibly mark the appropriate legend on all technical data that qualify for such markings. The authorized legends shall be placed on the transmittal document or storage container and, for printed material, each page of the printed material containing technical data for which restrictions are asserted.

When only portions of a page of printed material are subject to the asserted restrictions, such portions shall be identified by circling, underscoring, with a note, or other appropriate identifier. Technical data transmitted directly from one computer or computer terminal to another shall contain a notice of asserted restrictions. Reproductions of technical data or any portions thereof subject to asserted restrictions shall also reproduce the asserted restrictions.

i. Data delivered or otherwise furnished to the Government with limited rights shall be clearly identified (such as with a ‘box’ around the text) and the page marked with the following legend. If SBIR data rights are asserted, the relevant contract number(s) and date of expiration of the SBIR data rights shall be included.

(TYPE OF RIGHTS, e.g., Limited Rights, Government Purpose Rights, etc) Contract Number: ___________________

Contractor Name: ___________________ Contractor Address: ___________________

ii. Classified information shall be protected and marked in accordance with Department of Defense Industrial Security Manual for Safeguarding Classified Information DoD Manual 5220.22-M. The documentation shall also include appropriate distributions statement and, as applicable, export control notice, in accordance with DoD Directive 5230.

(5) Meetings: The contractor shall prepare for a post-award meeting with the Government to be held at their facility, subcontractor facility, or other agreed upon location within 60 calendar days of contract award. The contractor shall prepare for an initial design review with the Government to review proposed concepts prior to down-selecting designs for prototype fabrication. The contractor shall participate in teleconferences, as needed, with the Government to provide periodic updates on technical progress, report any problems/technical issues, and report on any major developments. The contractor shall also prepare for a second design review as the contract nears completion. The review shall address manufacturing readiness, projected production cost, projected production rate, and any information/capabilities/conditions etc still required to facilitate a successful transition to a production environment.

(6) Prototype Samples: The contractor shall produce the following samples:

Samples shall target the requirements of MIL-PRF-32432 “Performance Specification Military Combat Eye Protection (MCEP) System”, with the exception of luminous transmittance and color recognition for prototype lenses (which shall be as close to the requirements as possible without sacrificing the intended laser protection or passive light mitigation properties of the lens as designed under the effort) .

a. 50 complete spectacle kits containing

i. Prototype laser lens(es), one of which shall be mounted in a frame

ii. Prototype passive light mitigation lens, mounted in a frame

iii. Clear lens

iv. Neutral grey lens

v. Standard nosepieces (mounted on all lenses contained in the kit) if the nosepiece is not an integral part of the eyewear frame

vi. Two UPLC compatible nosepieces/adapters (if different from the standard nosepiece)

vii. Use & care manual

viii. Cleaning cloth

ix. Antifog solution

x. Retention strap

xi. Carrying case

b. 200 prototype laser eye protection assemblies (includes lens, standard nosepiece, frame); these may be broken out into equal amounts of two different laser lens types if two types are proposed

c. 100 prototype passive light mitigation assemblies (includes lens, standard nosepiece, frame)

d. 50 complete goggle kits containing

i. Prototype laser lens(es), one of which shall be mounted in a frame

ii. Prototype passive light mitigation lens, mounted in a frame

iii. Clear lens

iv. Neutral grey lens

v. Two UPLC compatible adapters, if not an integral part of the frame

vi. Use & care manual

vii. Cleaning cloth

viii. Antifog solution

ix. Retention strap

x. Carrying case

e. 200 prototype laser eye protection goggle assemblies (includes lens, strap, frame); these may be broken out into equal amounts of two different laser lens types if two types are proposed

f. 100 passive light mitigation goggle assemblies (includes lens, strap, frame)

g. Delivered items will be subjected to human factors and field assessments. This shall include an assessment of fit, comfort, stability, compatibility with helmets, perception of weight when worn, appearance, clarity of vision, color perception, field of view, ability to sight & fire weapons and use optical augmentation, ease of changing lenses, durability, resistance to fogging, ease of cleaning, minimization of glint and glare, adequacy/design of carrying case, adequacy of use and care manual, UPLC compatibility, ability to read text and/or maps, ability to identify people/objects, ability to detect movement, ease of transition between changing lighting conditions, ability to operate day or night, and overall user acceptance/preference. Goggles will also be assessed for seal, adequacy of strap, ease of adjusting strap, and wind/dust protection. Technical performance (based on human factors and field assessments, as well as laboratory testing conducted as part of the contract effort), projected cost for each lens type and base configuration (with consideration given to whether the projected costs provided in the final report are fair and reasonable), and manufacturing readiness/capability may be used to down-select to one or more designs for future procurement. Cost and manufacturing readiness/capability are of equal importance. Technical is more important than either cost or manufacturing capability.

3. Period of Performance: The estimated period of performance is 6 to 12 months. Early completion is desired.

4. Travel: Little to no travel is anticipated under this contract

5. Security:

a. Non-laser related portions of the effort do not require a security clearance.

b. Laser protection related portions of the contract effort that are associated with hazard protection wavelengths and ODs for laser systems fielded by the U.S. military do not require a security clearance.

c. Laser protection related portions of the contract effort that are associated with protection wavelengths and their associated ODs for other than fielded U.S. military lasers are limited to US firms only with a Secret Level Clearance.

d. ITAR regulations shall be adhered to when fabricating and handling laser protective lenses and associated test data. All laser lenses shall be fabricated and tested within the continental United States.

6. Personnel Qualifications: The contractor shall have the required expertise to perform the work, to include expertise in optical quality injection molding and tooling, dyestuffs, chemistry and coating operations for optical quality parts, material science, eyewear testing, etc to complete this effort.

a. General Experience. The contractor shall have experience in injection molding, material science, chemistry and testing.

b. Specialized Experience: The contractor team shall have demonstrated experience and understanding of injection molding and coating operations specific to protective eyewear applications, be knowledgeable about optical quality molds and characteristics required to ensure quality parts, be knowledgeable about interactions between substrates/additives/coatings/dyestuffs, processing conditions and effects on performance, be knowledgeable about what factors contribute to impact resistance of the final product, and have experience with testing protective eyewear products.

7. Government Furnished Equipment/Information/Computer Utilization: No Government furnished equipment/information/computer utilization is required for this effort. It is required that the contractor have the facilities, equipment and personnel/experience to produce the subject prototypes. If the contractor does not have the necessary facilities, equipment and experience, they shall provide a letter of commitment from an appropriate subcontractor that does. The use of U.S. based facilities and equipment are required for this effort.

8. Other Direct Costs (ODCs): Other direct costs include materials to product prototype samples.

9. Deliverables: Deliverables are prototype samples, test reports, monthly reports and final report.

10. Place of Performance: The primary place of performance for this work shall be at a contractor’s facility.

Location TBD.

11. 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.

A monthly status report shall be provided to the Government in accordance with paragraph 2.b (4) above and the following:

Summary of work accomplished during the reporting period and percent complete; this shall include detailed activities, progress to date, and any major developments

Any problem areas or potential problem areas; this shall include, but is not limited to, any technical issues or potential manufacturing challenges

Schedule of activities planned for the next reporting period (to include upcoming testing, if any) and number of remaining hours to complete activities

Schedule (planned vs. actual), and Costs (planned vs. actual).

This report is due no later than the 10th calendar day of each month

12. Invoicing: The Contractor shall bill no more than once monthly and at least quarterly. Invoices must include, as a minimum, the following information:

Time Period Covered Direct Labor Hours Labor Category(s) Hourly Rate Travel with description (if applicable) ODCs with description (if applicable) Any applicable indirect costs

13. Contractor Manpower Reporting: The Contractor shall report all contractor manpower (including subcontractor manpower) required for performance of this contract using the format provided at the following web address: https://contractormanpower.army.pentagon.mil. The Contractor shall include the following:

(a) Contracting Officer, Contracting Officer, Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative

(b) Contract number

(c) Beginning and ending dates covered by reporting period

(d) Contractor name, address, phone number, email address, identify of contractor employee entering data

(e) Estimated direct labor hours (including subcontractors)

(f) Estimated direct labor hours paid this reporting period (including subcontractors)

(g) Total payments (including subcontractors)

(h) Predominant Federal Service Code (FSC) reflecting services provided by contractor (and separate predominant FSC for each subcontractor if different)

(i) Estimated data collection cost

(j) Organizational title associated with the Unique Identification Code (UIC) for the Army Requiring Activity.

(UIC for this contract is W911QY)

(k) Locations where contractor and subcontractors perform the work (specified by zip code in the United States and nearest city, country, when in overseas location, using standardized nomenclature provided on the website.

(l) Presence of deployment or contingency contract language

(m) Number of contractor and subcontractor employees deployed in-theater this reporting period (by country)

The contractor shall also provide the estimated total cost (if any) incurred to comply with this reporting requirement.

The reporting period shall be the period of performance not to exceed 12 months ending 30 September of each Government fiscal year and must be reported by 3 October of each calendar year.

The Contractor may use a direct XML data transfer to the database server or fill in the fields on the website. The XML direct transfer is a format for transferring files from a contractor’s systems to the secure web site without the need for separate data entries for each required data element at the web site. The specific formats for the XML direct transfer may be downloaded from the web site.

For additional information go to https://www3.natick.army.mil and click on Contractor Manpower Reporting.

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

0001 Destination Government Destination Government 0002 Destination Government Destination Government 0003 Destination Government Destination Government 0004 Destination Government Destination Government 0005 Destination Government Destination Government 0006 N/A N/A N/A Government

Section F - Deliveries or Performance

DELIVERY INFORMATION

CLIN DELIVERY DATE QUANTITY SHIP TO ADDRESS DODAAC

0001 POP 02-JAN-2017 TO

01-JAN-2018

N/A NATICK SOLDIERS SYSTEMS CENTER

MICHELLE MARKEY

10 GENERAL GREEN AVENUE

NATICK MA 01760

508-233-5471

W56YHX

0002 POP 02-JAN-2017 TO

01-JAN-2018

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

0003 POP 02-JAN-2017 TO

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

0004 POP 02-JAN-2017 TO

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

0005 POP 02-JAN-2017 TO

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

0006 31-OCT-2017 1 (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

0006 31-OCT-2018 1 (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

Section I - Contract Clauses

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

52.227-1 Authorization and Consent DEC 2007 52.227-2 Notice And Assistance Regarding Patent And Copyright

Infringement

DEC 2007

52.227-11 Patent Rights--Ownership By The Contractor MAY 2014 252.201-7000 Contracting Officer's Representative DEC 1991 252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD

Officials

SEP 2011

252.203-7001 Prohibition On Persons Convicted of Fraud or Other Defense- Contract-Related Felonies

DEC 2008

252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights SEP 2013 252.204-7000 Disclosure Of Information AUG 2013 252.204-7003 Control Of Government Personnel Work Product APR 1992 252.204-7004 Alt A System for Award Management Alternate A FEB 2014 252.204-7012 Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber

Incident Reporting.

DEC 2015

252.204-7015 Notice of Authorized Disclosure of Information for Litigation Support

MAY 2016

252.209-7004 Subcontracting With Firms That Are Owned or Controlled By The Government of a Country that is a State Sponsor of Terrorism

OCT 2015

252.211-7003 Item Unique Identification and Valuation MAR 2016 252.211-7006 Passive Radio Frequency Identification JUN 2016 252.225-7000 Buy American--Balance Of Payments Program Certificate--

Basic (Nov 2014)

NOV 2014

252.225-7002 Qualifying Country Sources As Subcontractors AUG 2016 252.225-7048 Export-Controlled Items JUN 2013 252.226-7001 Utilization of Indian Organizations and Indian-Owned

Economic Enterprises, and Native Hawaiian Small Business Concerns

SEP 2004

252.227-7016 Rights in Bid or Proposal Information JAN 2011 252.227-7017 Identification and Assertion of Use, Release, or Disclosure

Restrictions

JAN 2011

252.227-7028 Technical Data or Computer Software Previously Delivered to the Government

JUN 1995

252.227-7030 Technical Data--Withholding Of Payment MAR 2000 252.227-7037 Validation of Restrictive Markings on Technical Data JUN 2013 252.227-7039 Patents--Reporting Of Subject Inventions APR 1990 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving

Reports

JUN 2012

252.235-7010 Acknowledgment of Support and Disclaimer MAY 1995 252.235-7011 Final Scientific or Technical Report JAN 2015 252.242-7005 Contractor Business Systems FEB 2012 252.243-7001 Pricing Of Contract Modifications DEC 1991 252.243-7002 Requests for Equitable Adjustment DEC 2012 252.244-7000 Subcontracts for Commercial Items JUN 2013

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

52.213-4 TERMS AND CONDITIONS--SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITIONS (OTHER THAN COMMERCIAL

ITEMS) (JUN 2016).

(a) The Contractor shall comply with the following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses that are ncorporated by reference:

(1) The clauses listed below implement provisions of law or Executive order:

(i) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (JUN 2003) (E.O. 11755).

(ii) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (APR 2015).

(iii) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (APR 2015) (E.O. 11246).

(iv) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (JUN 2008) (E.O.s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury).

(v) 52.233-3, Protest After Award (AUG 1996) (31 U.S.C. 3553).

(vi) 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (OCT 2004) (Pub. L. 108-77, 108-78 (19 U.S.C. 3805 note).

(2) Listed below are additional clauses that apply:

(i) 52.232-1, Payments (APR 1984).

(ii) 52.232-8, Discounts for Prompt Payment (FEB 2002).

(iii) 52.232-11, Extras (APR 1984).

(iv) 52.232-25, Prompt Payment (JUL 2013).

(v) 52.232-39, Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations (JUN 2013).

(vi) 52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (DEC 2013).

(vii) 52.233-1, Disputes (MAY 2014).

(viii) 52.244-6, Subcontracts for Commercial Items (JUN 2016).

(ix) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 (MAR 2016) (Applies when 52.222-6 or 52.222-41 are in the contract and performance in whole or in part is in the United States (the 50 States and the District of Columbia)).

(b) The Contractor shall comply with the following FAR clauses, incorporated by reference, unless the circumstances do not apply:

(1) The clauses listed below implement provisions of law or Executive order:

(i) 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (Oct 2015) (Pub. L. 109-282) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note) (Applies to contracts valued at $30,000 or more).

(ii) 52.222-19, Child Labor--Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (FEB 2016) (E.O. 13126). (Applies to contracts for supplies exceeding the micro-purchase threshold).

(iii) 52.222-20, Contracts for Materials, Supplies, Articles, and Equipment Exceeding $15,000 (MAY 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 65) (Applies to supply contracts over $15,000 in the United States, Puerto Rico, or the U.S. Virgin Islands).

(iv) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Oct 2015) (38 U.S.C. 4212) (applies to contracts of $150,000 or more).

(v) 52.222-36, Equal Employment for Workers with Disabilities (JUL 2014) (29 U.S.C. 793) (Applies to contracts over $15,000, unless the work is to be performed outside the United States by employees recruited outside the United States). (For purposes of this clause, ``United States'' includes the 50 States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the Northern Mariana Islands, American Samoa, Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Wake Island.)

(vi) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (Feb 2016) (38 U.S.C. 4212) (Applies to contracts of $150,000 or more).

(vii) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (MAY 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67) (Applies to service contracts over $2,500 that are subject to the Service Contract Labor Standards statute and will be performed in the United States, District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the Northern Mariana Islands, American Samoa, Guam, the U.S.

Virgin Islands, Johnston Island, Wake Island, or the outer Continental Shelf).

(viii)(A) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (MAR 2015) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O 13627) (Applies to all solicitations and contracts).

(B) Alternate I (MAR 2015) (Applies if the Contracting Officer has filled in the following information with regard to applicable directives or notices: Document title(s), source for obtaining document(s), and contract performance location outside the United States to which the document applies).

(ix) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 (DEC 2015) (Executive Order 13658) (Applies when 52.222-6 or 52.222-41 are in the contract and performance in whole or in part is in the United States (the 50 States and the District of Columbia)).

(x) 52.223-5, Pollution Prevention and Right-to-Know Information (MAY 2011) (E.O. 13423) (Applies to services performed on Federal facilities).

(xi) 52.223-11, Ozone-Depleting Substances and High Global Warming Potential Hydrofluorocarbons (June, 2016) (E.O. 13693)(applies to contracts for products as prescribed at FAR 23.804(a)).

(xii) 52.223-12, Maintenance, Service, Repair, or Disposal of Refrigeration Equipment and Air Conditioners (June, 2016) (E.O. 13693) (Applies to maintenance, service, repair, or disposal of refrigeration equipment and air conditioners).

(xiii) 52.223-15, Energy Efficiency in Energy-Consuming Products (DEC 2007) (42 U.S.C. 8259b) (Unless exempt pursuant to 23.204, applies to contracts when energy-consuming products listed in the ENERGY STAR[supreg] Program or Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP) will be--

(A) Delivered;

(B) Acquired by the Contractor for use in performing services at a Federally-controlled facility;

(C) Furnished by the Contractor for use by the Government; or

(D) Specified in the design of a building or work, or incorporated during its construction, renovation, or maintenance).

(xiv) 52.223-20, Aerosols (June, 2016) (E.O. 13693) (Applies to contracts for products that may contain high global warming potential hydrofluorocarbons as a propellant or as a solvent; or contracts for maintenance or repair of electronic or mechanical devices).

(xv) 52.223-21, Foams (June, 2016) (E.O. 13693) (Applies to contracts for products that may contain high global warming potential hydrofluorocarbons or refrigerant blends containing hydrofluorocarbons as a foam blowing agent;

or contracts for construction of buildings or facilities.

(xvi) 52.225-1, Buy American--Supplies (MAY 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67) (Applies to contracts for supplies, and to contracts for services involving the furnishing of supplies, for use in the United States or its outlying areas, if the value of the supply contract or supply portion of a service contract exceeds the micro-purchase threshold and the acquisition--

(A) Is set aside for small business concerns; or

(B) Cannot be set aside for small business concerns (see 19.502-2), and does not exceed $25,000).

(xvii) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (MAY 2014) (42 U.S.C. 1792) (Applies to contracts greater than $25,000 that provide for the provision, the service, or the sale of food in the United States).

(xviii) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer--System for Award Management (JUL 2013) (Applies when the payment will be made by electronic funds transfer (EFT) and the payment office uses the System for Award Management (SAM) database as its source of EFT information.)

(xix) 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer--Other than System for Award Management (JUL 2013) (Applies when the payment will be made by EFT and the payment office does not use the SAM database as its source of EFT information.)

(xx) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (FEB 2006) (46 U.S.C. App. 1241) (Applies to supplies transported by ocean vessels (except for the types of subcontracts listed at 47.504(d).)

(2) Listed below are additional clauses that may apply:

(i) 52.204-21, Basic Safeguarding of Covered Contractor Information Systems (June, 2016) (Applies to contracts when the contractor or a subcontractor at any tier may have Federal contract information residing in or transiting through its information system.

(ii) 52.209-6, Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (Oct 2015) (Applies to contracts over $35,000).

(iii) 52.211-17, Delivery of Excess Quantities (SEP 1989) (Applies to fixed-price supplies).

(iv) 52.247-29, F.o.b. Origin (FEB 2006) (Applies to supplies if delivery is f.o.b. origin).

(v) 52.247-34, F.o.b. Destination (NOV 1991) (Applies to supplies if delivery is f.o.b. destination).

(c) FAR 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998). This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

(Insert one or more Internet addresses)

(d) Inspection/Acceptance. The Contractor shall tender for acceptance only those items that conform to the requirements of this contract. The Government reserves the right to inspect or test any supplies or services that have been tendered for acceptance. The Government may require repair or replacement of nonconforming supplies or reperformance of nonconforming services at no increase in contract price. The Government must exercise its postacceptance rights--

(1) Within a reasonable period of time after the defect was discovered or should have been discovered; and

(2) Before any substantial change occurs in the condition of the item, unless the change is due to the defect in the item.

(e) Excusable delays. The Contractor shall be liable for default unless nonperformance is caused by an occurrence beyond the reasonable control of the Contractor and without its fault or negligence, such as acts of God or the public enemy, acts of the Government in either its sovereign or contractual capacity, fires, floods, epidemics, quarantine restrictions, strikes, unusually severe weather, and delays of common carriers. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer in writing as soon as it is reasonably possible after the commencement of any excusable delay, setting forth the full particulars in connection therewith, shall remedy such occurrence with all reasonable dispatch, and shall promptly give written notice to the Contracting Officer of the cessation of such occurrence.

(f) Termination for the Government's convenience. The Government reserves the right to terminate…