Amendment_W911QY-17-R-0024-0001.pdf

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

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)

30-105-04EXCEPTION TO SF 30

APPROVED BY OIRM 11-84

STANDARD FORM 30 (Rev. 10-83) Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

See SF-30 Block 14 Continuation Page

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 15

16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 10-Jul-2017

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA15C. DATE SIGNED15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

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

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., Street, County, State and Zip Code) X W911QY-17-R-0024

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

27-Jun-2017

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

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

Offer 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 1 copies of the amendment; (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 APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) 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 date, 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.)

10A. MOD. OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 5. PROJECT NO.(If applicable)

6. ISSUED BY

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

10-Jul-2017

CODE

W6QK ACC-APG NATICK

CONTRACTING DIVISION

BLDG 1 GENERAL GREENE AVENUE

NATICK MA 01760-5011

W911QY 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

W911QY-17-R-0024

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 30 - BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

The following have been added by full text:

The purpose of modification P00001 is to incorporate the following changes:

1. Paragraph C.3.4.6 has been changed to identify the ballistic plates need to be releasable and capable of being inserted or removed from the ABAV system when loaded, unloaded, and in various combat environments.

2. Paragraph C.8.1 incorrectly identified Optional CLIN 0002. That has been corrected and changed to Optional CLIN 0003.

3. Paragraph L.1 incorrectly directed Offerors to submit two PDMs. The quantity has been corrected and changed to five PDMs.

4. Language has been added to Paragraph L.2 directing Offerors to submit pockets, pouches, or other systems with their PDMs that will hold and support the items in Paragraph C.2.1 as well as any other accessory or item that are required for the PDM to meet the performance requirements of this solicitation.

5. Due to the clarifications cited above (especially Item 4), the solicitation has been extended by five days, from 28 July 2017 to 23:59 EST, 2 August 2017. Language has been added to Paragraph L.1, L.2, and L.3.4 reflecting this change.

6. No other changes have been made, and all other terms and conditions remain in effect.

SECTION C - DESCRIPTIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS

The following have been modified:

C.1 STATEMENT OF WORK

This Statement of Work (SOW) covers the requirements for fabrication, engineering, configuration control, quality assurance, test and evaluation, and program management of the Aviation Body Armor Vest (ABAV). The Contractor shall furnish the necessary personnel, facilities, equipment and materials to produce and deliver the ABAV in accordance with this document.

A firm fixed price, indefinite delivery / indefinite quantity contract will be established. The ordering period of this contract will be for three years, and will be for a quantity of not more than 3,000 ABAVs.

C.2. KEY PERFORMANCE PARAMETERS (KPPs)

The contractor shall produce the ABAV to the following performance capabilities:

1. Must be capable of supporting the following items and shall provide adequate amount of surface area for carrying mission essential equipment tailored to duty position (e.g. rifleman, medic, engineer, etc).

a. Spear Cut Generation V Stand-alone, Swimmer Cut Front, Back, and Side Plates

b. Under-Arm Flotation System Modular Water Wing Design

c. SEA LV2 (Emergency Breathing Device)

d. M-4 Magazines (Qty: 3)

e. M-9 Magazines (Qty: 2)

f. CAT Tourniquet

g. Individual Medical Aircrew Kit (5.5”L x 5.5”W x 3.25”D)

h. Individual Survival Aircrew Module (5.5”L x 5.5”W x 3”D)

i. Universal radio pouch capable of holding the CSEL or 148 series Radio with Thales GPS

Side Mate Module Assembly

j. IZLID 200P

k. Modular holster for M-9 Beretta capable of being mounted and reconfigured between the vest and belt, and capable of being mounted vertically, horizontally, or angled on the vest.

2. Must have an integrated extraction / retention system capable of supporting a 400lb (weight of individual with kit) for rescue hoisting from both the belt and chest connection points.

a. The belt shall function for daily use capable of mounting the holster and fit 2” belt loops and fit waist sizes 26-50” through adjustment and or multiple sizes.

b. The belt shall be capable of being used independently as a method of extraction and retention.

c. The belt must be rated in accordance with NFPA 1983-2012 test method - 3000lbs for 1.5min.

d. The criteria for the static pull test of the belt is a minimum break strength of 3000 lbs in an upright and inverted position. Pull Test in the Horizontal & vertical directions with max buckle slippage of 25 mm (1 in).

e. Chest connection point shall be capable of being used independently for retention and be capable of being used for extraction independently and/ or in conjunction with the belt while maintaining the chest connection point as the single point of attachment to the hoist line. The connection point shall be compatible with lanyard part numbers AMTC-S1379 (7') & AMTC-S1380 (12') & 001-HSLSOCOM. The criteria for the static pull test of the chest connection is a minimum break strength of 3,000 lbs. for 1.5 minutes in horizontal, vertical, and angular directions.

f. Any harness worn with the belt must not diminish the pull strength in any way.

3. Must be available in Multicam and be capable of being printed in other patterns. ABAV must meet minimal requirements for not creating Visual and Near IR (VIS/NIR) offenders. If non-printed materials are used, they must be in Tan #499 and meet VIS/NIR Tan #499 compliance.

4. Outer shell fabric must be flame resistant when tested according to ASTM D6413. Average char length shall be no longer than 4.5 inches, average after flame shall be no more than 3.0 seconds and average afterglow shall be no more than 10 seconds for both warp and fill directions. The average number of molten droplets that occur after removal of the ignition source shall be less than 1 droplet. Fabric samples shall be tested as received (0 laundering cycles) and after 5 laundering cycles. Laundering shall be conducted according to AATCC Method 135

5. Provide equal weight distribution and be configurable for additional load carriage.

6. Fine adjustments to fit shall be easily made while in minimally and maximally loaded configurations. This includes the need for fine adjustments of any straps, harnesses, cummerbunds, or any other type of adjustment system while wearing the entire ensemble without removing it. The ABAV must be adjustable while wearing a wet suit, exposure suit, and/or cold weather gloves to the maximum extent practicable.

7. Environmental conditions cannot degrade the ABAV to the extent they cannot be used for its intended mission (e.g. buckles and fasteners must operate in extreme cold and hot conditions and be resistant to sand and debris). Must withstand the effects of full climatic range of operations ranging from -50F to 130F. Must withstand storage temperatures ranging from -50F to 185F.

8. Must be resistant to rot, mildew, DEET, Petroleum, Oil and Lubricants (POL), chlorine, UV light, and salt water.

9. Must be backward compatible with all currently issued SPEAR Load Carriage items.

10. Must be compatible with existing USSOCOM equipment when minimally or fully loaded in accordance with operational practices. Existing USSOCOM equipment includes Military Free Fall (MFF) equipment, fast rope and static line parachute equipment, combat swimming equipment, backpacks, equipment belts, and NBC gear (MOPP 4).

C.3. KEY SYSTEM ATTRIBUTES (KSAs)

1. Materials and designs of the ABAV must provide maximal comfort, full range of dynamic anatomical motion, and maximal agility during movement in all environments.

2. Must not hinder or significantly interfere with the operator entering or exiting aviation platforms, movement through hatches or doorways, or generally around the airframe.

3. All Accessories should firmly attach to the ABAV in a way that minimizes relative motion between equipment-filled pockets and the ABAV. Fastening mechanisms shall be simple, easy to use, and durable for all operational environments.

4. Provide flotation system with the following characteristics:

a. ABAV and Accessories must be able to integrate with a low profile, under arm, modular floatation system that has an easily installable bladder capable of providing no less than 70 lb. of positive buoyancy when inflated on the surface with 40 lbs. at 1 ATM. Modular flotation sub-components shall not reduce or will only minimally reduce the area available for Accessory attachment. Bladders and floatation capability shall be removable. And capable of being manually inflated.

5. Shall be capable of fitting the 5th to 95th percentile chest size (33” circumference, 16” torso length to 49” circumference, 24 ¼” torso length.

6. The plates must be releasable / removable / insertable when the ABAV is unloaded or fully loaded in all combat environments, including submerged / maritime environments where crashed aircraft is possible.

7. The ABAV shall minimize water retention, maximize drainage, and minimize drying time.

8. ABAV and accessories must have durability and abrasion resistance during extended land operations.

9. All aspects of the design and integration of the ABAV and its Accessories shall be simple, easy, and intuitive to use. The ABAV must be easily setup prior to use, and easily adjustable during use.

10. The ABAV must be simple to use, minimize bulk, retain necessary equipment, and allow easy access for removal and replacement of equipment into the pocket or pouch.

11. When fully loaded, the ABAV must allow the operator to bring and maintain all weapons to a good firing position or adjust firing position. These weapons include M-9, M-4, and crew served weapons.

C.4. USE AND CARE PAMPHLET (Exhibit B – CDRL B001)

The Contractor shall prepare and deliver one paper copy of the Use and Care Pamphlet for each ABAV that is delivered to the Government. The Use and Care Pamphlet will explain how the system is assembled, cleaned, maintained, prepared, stored, and employed, as well as any operating constraints or safety information. It must also explain the purpose(s) of each component or module, proper fitting of the system, proper donning and doffing, safe use, and when to turn the ABAV in for repair or exchange.

C.5. DELIVERY SCHEDULE

Contractor must be capable of delivering at least 50 ABAVs per month.

C.6. ENGINEERING

The Contractor shall assign and employ personnel necessary for successful contract performance. The Contractor shall design and implement processes that ensure successful production of all items required under this contract.

The Contractor’s personnel and processes shall be dynamic enough to allow for development and incorporation of product improvements. Commercial products, processes, and practices shall be used whenever practicable to reduce costs.

C.6.1. Configuration Control

Beginning with the submission of the product demonstration models, the Contractor shall establish and use configuration control procedures to manage any proposed changes, The Contractor shall not alter the design in form, fit, function, materials, components, or manufacturing processes without submitting an Engineering Change Proposal (ECP), request for deviation (RFD) or request for waiver (RFW) to the Contracting Officer. The Contractor must receive written approval from the Contracting Officer to proceed. Once approved, a contract modification will be prepared by the Contracting Officer to incorporate the change into the contract as well as any equitable adjustment (if appropriate) to the contract price or other contract terms and conditions as a result.

C.6.2. Quality Assurance

The Contractor shall establish, maintain, and operate a quality system in accordance with the following requirements.

C.6.2.1. Quality Validation Plan:

The Contractor shall document their approach to establish and maintain control over the quality of items delivered on this contract, and assure all systems meet their performance requirements in a Quality Validation Plan. The plan shall document how the Contractor shall ensure quality system effectiveness, to include how collected data will be managed, reviewed, and how the results will be used to indicate trends and progress in the quality of the fabrication, assembly, test, and acceptance of the ABAV.

C.6.2.2. Inspection and Test Records:

The Contractor shall maintain complete and accurate records of all inspections and tests, and shall make those records available for review or audit by the Government upon request at any time.

C.6.2.3. Supplier Management:

The Contractor is responsible for the work performed by their suppliers, including any inspections and tests performed by the suppliers. The Contractor shall maintain documented evidence their suppliers meet all criteria related to the contract’s materials and processes.

Suppliers of components or processes controlling key/critical characteristics shall be identified, including names and contact information of key supplier personnel. The Contractor shall maintain documented evidence that its suppliers meet and monitor all criteria related to components or processes controlling key/critical characteristics. The Government reserves the right to review and audit any suppliers of these components and processes. Review/audit of any suppliers by the Government will NOT relieve the Contractor of responsibility for their suppliers

C.7. PROGRAM MANAGEMENT

The Contractor shall implement the following Program Management processes.

C.7.1. Primary Point of Contact (POC)

The Contractor shall designate a single individual to serve as the primary point of contact between the Government and the Contractor, and to be responsible for the coordination of all Contractor activities related to this contract.

This individual shall have the authority to commit the Contractor to specific courses of action and accept direction from the Contracting Officer or from the Contracting Officer’s authorized representatives. This individual shall be responsible for coordinating all meetings between the Government and the Contractor, and shall be responsible for bringing to the Contracting Officer’s attention any problems that could adversely affect the Contractor’s ability to meet the contract quality, cost, production/delivery schedule, or other performance requirements.

C.7.2. Subcontractor Management

The Contractor shall ensure subcontractor compliance with all aspects of the contract requirements. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer of any problems with subcontractors that might impact the contract, as soon as practicable, and shall make every effort to resolve problems or other issues quickly, so as to minimize any negative impact on contract performance.

C.7.3. Post Award Conference (PAC)

A Post Award Conference will be held if deemed necessary by the Government or requested by the Contractor. The conference shall be hosted by the Contractor within thirty (30) days after execution of the first delivery order; all significant subcontractors shall participate in a Post Award Conference if held. The purpose of the conference is to ensure mutual understanding of contract requirements and procedures. Discussions at the conference will focus upon project orientation, clarification and transfer of applicable background information, contract requirements, review and analysis of the product description, quality assurance plan review, and identification of points of contact from the Contractor and Government organizations. An overarching goal of the Post Award Conference is the establishment of efficient and effective communication mechanisms among the parties, including but not limited to e-mail, teleconferencing, video teleconferencing, and any other technologies available to facilitate timely communication at the minimum cost.

C.7.4. Meetings and Meeting Minutes

The Contractor shall ensure that appropriate Contractor team members are present at meetings. All Contractor initiated meetings shall be conducted at a location agreed upon by the Government and Contractor. The Contractor shall be responsible for providing meeting minutes within 30 days of the completion of all meetings.

C.8. TEST AND EVALAUTION

The Contractor shall provide laboratory test reports from an independent testing laboratory for the material, all applicable Certificates of Conformance or test reports, and Quality Conformance inspections. All testing shall be made available to the Government when requested. Materials shall be unacceptable for use in production of end items if any sample unit fails to meet any requirement specified. All test reports shall contain the individual values utilized in expressing the final results. It is solely the Contractor’s responsibility to schedule testing and obtain reports. Test facilities, equipment, and procedures used shall be identified to the Government and will be subject to approval by the Contracting Officer

C.8.1. Government First Article Test (Optional CLIN 0003)

The Government reserves the right to conduct the FAT at the Contractor’s facility. The Government may inspect first articles for dimensions, visual defects, general quality, and workmanship. Inspection shall be performed to determine whether the ABAV’s materials meet the requirements of the item specifications submitted. The Government’s approval of FAT may also include an assessment of the Contractor’s Quality Management System (QMS) in place for the production of the ABAV and Accessories. The Government reserves the right to perform additional FAT if significant changes are implemented. The Contractor shall produce both the first article units and the production quantity units at the same facility using the same manufacturing processes. FAT quantities shall be per place of performance and shall include all sizes that will be manufactured at that facility over the life of the contract.

Size FAT Quantities Extra Small 2

Small 2 Medium 2

Large 2 Extra Large 2

TOTAL 10

If Optional CLIN 0003 is exercised, the Contractor must provide the above quantities and sizes of ABAV.

C.8.1.1. Government Standard Samples:

Upon Government approval, one Medium Size ABAV shall be labeled as “Government Standard Sample.” This sample shall be used as the standards for dimensions and quality workmanship. Unless the Contracting Officer otherwise notifies the Contractor in writing, the Government Standard Samples shall be used by the Contractor and Government when performing inspection and acceptance.

C.8.1.2. Material and End Item Testing:

Each lot of fabric and the end item will be subjected to the applicable tests cited, and verification. In accordance with Exhibit A – Materials Test Report (CDRL A001), the Contractor shall provide laboratory test reports from an independent testing laboratory for each lot of material and all applicable Certificates of Conformance or test reports for lots of subcomponents as part of the First Article and Quality Conformance inspections. Approved lot testing shall be made available by the Contractor to the Government when requested. The material lot shall be unacceptable for use in production of end items if any sample unit fails to meet any requirement specified. All test reports shall contain the individual values utilized in expressing the final results. It is solely the Contractor’s responsibility to schedule testing and obtain reports. Test facilities, equipment, and procedures used shall be identified to the Government and will be subject to approval by the contracting officer

C.9. BERRY AMENDMENT

This acquisition is subject to the Berry Amendment, USC Title 10 2533a, and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) Clause 252.225-7012 Preference for Certain Domestic Commodities. The Prime Contractor and the entire supply chain are required to adhere to the Berry Amendment. The Prime Contractor shall educate and mentor the entire supply chain in the implementation and maintenance of Berry Amendment compliance. The Prime Contractor shall assess the entire supply chain for compliance to the Berry Amendment, and shall maintain documentation of Berry product compliance, supply chain education, mentoring, and assessments.

The Government shall reserve the right to assess the Prime Contractor’s compliance to the Berry Amendment at any point in time.

The Government cannot accept noncompliant equipment, and the Contractor shall not be paid for any items in violation of the Berry Amendment. If a Berry Amendment violation is determined to have occurred after the Government has accepted delivery, the Contractor is required to replace the item in violation of the Act with an item from a domestic source, at their own expense. Once the Contractor has provided items from an acceptable source, the Government may again accept delivery. The Government may pursue additional claims against the Contractor if the Government incurred other damages due to non-compliance.

SECTION L - INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND NOTICES TO BIDDERS

The following have been modified:

L.1. INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

Offerors must submit a written proposal and five Product Demonstration Models (PDM) that address and conform to all information in this Solicitation.

The Offeror will ensure the information furnished in their proposal is factual, accurate, and complete. Failure to provide the information requested in this Solicitation may render the Offeror’s proposal incomplete and ineligible for further consideration of award.

All proposals and questions about this solicitation must be emailed to the Government Point of Contact (POC):

Paul.d.yatsco.civ@mail.mil

ALL PROPOSALS ARE DUE BY 23:59 EST, 2 AUGUST 2017.

L.2. PRODUCT DEMONSTRATION MODELS

The contractor shall furnish five PDMs in the following sizes:

Medium: 2 Large: 2 Extra Large: 1

PDMs must be physically mailed or delivered to the address below and received by the proposal due date of 23:59 EST, 2 August 2017.

All PDMs must come with the appropriate amount and type of pockets, pouches, or other systems that are capable of holding and supporting the required items listed in Paragraph C.2.1. All PDMs must come with any and all accessories (e.g. harnesses) required to meet the performance requirements of this RFP and each PDM.

Mail or deliver PDMs to:

Scott Gaumont Natick Soldier Systems Center 15 General Greene Avenue, Bldg 4 Natick, MA 01760

ALL PDMs THAT ARE PROVIDED SHOULD HAVE NO IDENTIFYING LABELS, BRAND NAMES, OR

MARKINGS THAT WOUD ALLOW EVALUATORS TO IDENTIFY THE OFFEROR.

L.3. SEQUENCE OF EVENTS

The following table summarizes the anticipated sequence of events, from Solicitation release through Contract Award. The Government may deviate from this sequence and dates.

EVENT

Release RFP Notice of Intent Cutoff for Clarification Questions from Offerors Proposals Due Initial Evaluation of Proposals Establish Competitive Range Discussions with Offerors Proposal Revisions Due Purchase of ABAVs for Limited User Evaluations Limited User Evaluations Contract Award / Purchase of ABAVs for fielding

L.3.1. Release RFP

The RFP will be posted to FedBizOpps.Gov (FBO) as a total Small Business Set-aside. All Small Businesses registered under North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) 314999 (All Other Miscellaneous Textile Manufacturing, with a size standard of 500 employees) may submit an offer.

L.3.1.1. Solicitation Amendments

Offerors shall acknowledge all Solicitation Amendments by signing, completing and returning/emailing the SF-30 or SF-33 to the Government Point of Contract cited in Paragraph L.1. All Offerors must register or self-certify in the System for Award Management (SAM) under NAICS 314999.

L.3.2. Notice of Intent

A Notice of Intent (NOI) shall be submitted no later than 12 July 2017 by each Offeror for each proposal. Only those Offerors who submit an NOI will receive the RFP attachments and may submit a proposal that will be considered by the Government. The NOI must include:

CAGE Code DUNS Number State of Incorporation

Corporate License Number Whether foreign owned or controlled Whether subcontractors are foreign, including the names of foreign vendors Foreign country of affiliation Foreign content of their products

THE GOVERNMENT MUST RECEIVE A NOTICE OF INTENT. PROPOSALS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED

WITHOUT IT.

L.3.3. Cutoff for Clarification Questions from Offerors

Questions regarding this Solicitation must be made within 15 calendar days after issuance of the Solicitation and directed to the Government Point of Contact listed below. Questions will only be accepted and responded to by email. The Offeror should request receipt of any email correspondence. Telephonic questions regarding specifics of the Solicitation will not be accepted, but email issues may be addressed to the Government POC designated in Paragraph L.1.

L.3.4. Proposals Due

All proposals shall be submitted electronically through email to the Government POC identified in Paragraph L.1.

All PDMs must be physically mailed or delivered to the address identified in Paragraph L.2. The PDMs must be received prior to the proposal due date.

Proposals are due no later than 23:59 EST, 2 August 2017. Late submissions will not be accepted.

L.3.4.1. Proposal Costs

The Offeror will not be reimbursed for any costs incurred related to their proposals and responses to this Solicitation. The Offeror will not be reimbursed for any costs associated with the submission of the PDMs. Any additional PDMs that may be required (see Paragraph L.3.10 – Limited User Evaluations) will be purchased by the Government via separate purchase order or credit card.

L.3.5. Initial Evaluation of Proposals

Proposals will be evaluated against the criteria and requirements stated in this Solicitation. Initial evaluation will focus on the written proposal and the performance / characteristics of the PDMs. Offeror and other test data will be reviewed for relevance and potential consideration in assessing the safety, reliability, and durability of the ABAV.

PDMs will be subjected to applicable tests and verification cited in this solicitation. The Contractor shall provide laboratory test reports from an independent testing laboratory for the material, all applicable Certificates of Conformance or test reports, and Quality Conformance inspections. Materials shall be unacceptable for use in production of end items if any sample unit fails to meet any specified requirement. All test reports shall contain the individual values utilized in expressing the final results. It is solely the Contractor’s responsibility to schedule testing and obtain reports. Any test facilities, equipment, and procedures used by the Offeror shall be identified to the Government.

L.3.6. Establish Competitive Range

Proposals will be initially evaluated in accordance with FAR 15.305(a) and this Solicitation. Based on the ratings of each proposal against all evaluation criteria, a competitive ranged comprised of the most highly rated proposals will be established.

Offerors who are excluded or otherwise eliminated from the competitive range may request a debriefing within three days after receipt of the notice of exclusion from the competition. Submit requests for debriefing to the Government to the Government POC identified in Paragraph L.1.

L.3.6.1. Limitation of the number of Offeror in the Competitive Range

After evaluating all proposals in accordance with FAR 15.305(a) and this Solicitation, the number of most highly rated proposals that might otherwise be included in the competitive range may exceed the number at which an efficient competition can be conducted. The number of proposals in the competitive range may be limited to the greatest number that will permit an efficient competition among the most highly rated proposals. The number of proposals in the competitive range may also be constrained by the amount of Government resources available for limited user evaluations at that time.

L.3.7. Discussions with Offerors

The primary objective of discussions is to maximize the Government’s ability to obtain best value based on the requirement and the evaluation factors set forth in this Solicitation. Discussions will be tailored to each Offeror’s proposal and will be conducted by the Contracting Officer with each offeror within the competitive range.

The Contracting Officer will discuss with each offeror still being considered for award strengths, weaknesses, significant weaknesses, deficiencies, and adverse past performance information to which the Offeror has not yet had an opportunity to respond. The Contracting Officer may discuss other aspects of the Offeror’s proposal if it is in the Government’s interest.

If, after discussions have begun, an Offeror originally in the competitive range is no longer considered to be among the most highly rated Offerors being considered for award, that Offeror may be eliminated from the competitive range whether or not all material aspects of the proposal have been discussed or whether or not the Offeror has been afforded an opportunity to submit a proposal revision.

L.3.8. Proposal Revisions Due

At the conclusion of discussions, each Offeror still in the competitive range shall be given an opportunity to submit a final proposal revision. The final proposal revision shall be in writing.

L.3.9. Purchase of ABAVs for Limited User Evaluations

After receipt of final proposal revisions, the Government will issue separate purchase orders or use credit cards to purchase five additional ABAVs from each remaining Offeror. These ABAVs may incorporate any changes the Offeror believes would be beneficial from the information learned in the Discussions. The following sizes of ABAVs will be purchased:

Small: 1 Medium: 1 Large: 2 Extra Large: 1

All ABAVs purchased for the Limited User Evaluations are due 14 days after receipt of the purchase order.

L.3.10. Limited User Evaluations

Limited User Evaluation (LUE) will ensure that the ABAVs are operationally effective and suitable for USSOCOM Operators, and will ensure they meet operational mission requirements and threshold operational performance requirements.

The Government will be responsible for planning, coordinating, executing, and reporting of all LUE events. Events will generate the data required by the evaluators to assess system effectiveness and suitability, when operated by typical end users in a realistic operational environment.

L.3.11. Contract Award

The proposal(s) that represent the best value to the Government, based on a comparative assessment of proposals against the evaluation criteria, will receive an award.

L.4. PROPOSAL FORMAT

Proposals shall be submitted electronically in Adobe .pdf or any Microsoft Office Suite of Programs (e.g. .docx, .xls). All Volumes and Sections must be clearly marked with the applicable titles. All pages must have page numbers. Font shall be 12pt, Times New Roman, single spaced, with one inch margins.

VOLUME VOLUME TITLE PAGE LIMIT

I – Administrative Section 1 – Executive Summary

Section 2 – Completed Solicitation Sections K, L, M, and any Amendments (signed SF-33)

None

II – Technical Section 1 – KPPs and Use and Care Pamphlet Section 2 – KSAs

30 pages total

III – Management Section 1 – Delivery Schedule Section 2 – Engineering

30 pages total

IV – Price

Section 1 – Completed Section B

None

V – Past Performance Section 1 – Relevant Past Performance Information

Ten Pages Total

L.4.1. Volume I: Executive Summary

Offerors must provide a short narrative about their proposal which describes their efforts. A letter, signed by an authorized official of the Offeror that formally submits their proposal must be included. This letter must have the solicitation number (W911QY-17-R-0024), company name, address, CAGE code, DUNS, TIN, and business type and size (e.g. Small, Small Disadvantaged, etc).

L.4.1.1. Volume I Section 2: Completed Solicitation Sections L, M, and any Amendments (signed SF-33)

All provisions in Sections K, L, and M must be completed by the Offeror. The Offeror must be registered in the System for Award Management and have a valid CAGE Code. Any Amendments to the Solicitation must be signed and included in this section.

L.4.2. Volume II: Technical

In this Volume, the Offeror must clearly describe their ABAV’s attributes and specifications as they apply to this solicitation’s Technical requirements.

L.4.2.1. Section 1: KPPs

The Offeror’s proposal must clearly describe their product’s ability to meet all Key Performance Parameters identified in Paragraph C.2.

Additionally, a written statement or sample that describes or shows how the ABAV is capable of being delivered in required colors or patterns (Paragraph C.2.4) must be provided in this section. If a physical sample is to be delivered, it must be physically marked, identified, and mailed to the address in Paragraph L.2 and received by the date proposals are due.

A written statement and material testing data supporting flame resistance (Paragraph C.2.5) must be included in this section.

A written statement, warranty, and/or material testing data supporting storage capability (Paragraph C.2.12) must be included in this section.

The Use and Care Pamphlet (Paragraph C.3) must be included in this section.

L.4.2.2. Section 2: KSAs

The Offeror’s proposal must clearly describe their product’s ability to meet all Key System Attributes identified in Paragraph C.4.

L.4.3. Volume III: Management

The Offeror shall clearly address and describe all plans and programs as they apply to this solicitation’s Management requirements.

L.4.3.1. Section 1: Delivery Schedule

The Offeror shall clearly address and describe how they can meet the proposed Delivery Schedule identified in Paragraph C.5, and whether they can exceed this schedule (and by how much).

L.4.3.2. Section 2: Engineering

The Offeror shall clearly address and describe how their Engineering plans meet requirements outlined in Paragraph C.6 and all associated subparagraphs.

L.4.4. Volume IV Section 1: Completed Section B

The Offeror shall complete Section B of the solicitation by providing unit prices and/or step ladder pricing for all CLINs. The Offeror should consider the five year period of performance of a resultant contract. If the Offeror requires more room for step ladder / quantity / yearly pricing, they may use a separate page, however there must be a clear link between Section B and any continuation / separate pages (e.g. “See Page X for Pricing”).

The Offeror shall provide one total price for Optional CLIN 0002 that takes into consideration all sizes and quantities of ABAVs required for FAT if the Government exercises this Option.

The Government must establish the offered prices as fair and reasonable. This is normally accomplished through competition, however the Government reserves the right to request cost or pricing data, or data other than cost or pricing data in the event the reasonableness of the offered prices cannot be established.

L.4.5. Volume V Section 1: Past Performance

The Offeror shall clearly address, describe, and provide relevant Past Performance information as described below.

The Offeror must state if they cannot provide any relevant or meaningful past performance information. Absent any recent and relevant past performance history or when the performance record is so sparse that no meaningful confidence assessment rating can be reasonably assigned, the offeror will be assigned an “unknown confidence rating” and its proposal will not be evaluated either favorably or unfavorably on past performance.

The Offeror shall identify Government or commercial contracts or efforts within the following parameters:

1. Executive summary of the history, reliability, and past performance including customer complaints, how they were addressed, how they were rectified, percent of returns on all communications systems resulting from complaints, and any past design changes resulting from these criteria.

2. Examples of similar load bearing equipment, body armor, and/or plate carriers sold over the past three years to United States or foreign government agencies.

3. Examples of delivery schedules for similar efforts.

4. Examples of Engineering / Quality Assurance plans used for similar efforts.

5. Examples of Program Management plans used for similar efforts.

L.5. MULTIPLE PROPOSALS

Offerors who provide multiple proposals must submit a complete and separate proposal for each unique ABAV system, with all applicable volumes and sections as specified in this Solicitation. Offerors can submit no more than two individual or joint proposals.

L.6. PRE-AWARD SURVEY

A Pre-Award Survey may be conducted to examine the Offeror’s record of integrity and business ethics, technical ability, production capacity, management structure, financial capability, accounting systems, security controls / clearances, labor resources, performance record, and ability to meet schedules.

L.7. FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT

Information contained in the successful or unsuccessful Offeror's technical/management or price proposal must be released under the Freedom of Information Act (5 U.S.C. 552) upon request from the public after contract award except to the extent it contains trade secrets and privileged or confidential commercial or financial information. If the Offeror's proposal contains material meeting this description which is customarily maintained in confidence in the course of the Offeror's business and is not otherwise publicly available, and if the Offeror does and is not otherwise publicly available, and if the Offeror does not want it disclosed to the public, he shall mark the title page with the legend that follows:

"This proposal, furnished in response to Solicitation No. W911QY-17-R-0024 contains trade secrets and/or privileged or confidential commercial or financial information. This information is maintained in confidence in the course of the Offeror's business and is not otherwise publicly available. The Offeror submits this information to the Government in confidence and understands that it is received with that intent. This information shall not be released or disclosed outside the Government under the Freedom of Information Act (5 U.S.C. 552) or under any other circumstances."

Proposals so marked will be accepted by the Government in confidence and will not be released provided the Offeror and/or Government can show, upon request under the Freedom of Information Act, that the disclosure would either impair the Government’s ability to obtain necessary information in the future, or cause substantial harm to the competitive position of the offeror.

L.8. AMC LEVEL PROTEST PROGRAM

If you have complaints about this procurement, it is preferable that you first attempt to resolve those concerns with the responsible Contracting Officer. However, you can also protest to Headquarters, AMC. The HQ, AMC-Level Protest Program is intended to encourage interested parties to seek resolution of their concerns within AMC as an Alternative Dispute Resolution forum, rather than filing a protest with the General Accounting Office (GAO) or other external forum. Contract award or performance is suspended during the protest to the same extent, and within the same time periods, as if filed at the GAO. The AMC protest decision goal is to resolve protests within 20 working days from filing. To be timely, protests must be filed within the periods specified in FAR 33.103.

Send AMC-level protests (other than protests to the Contracting Officer) to:

Headquarters U.S. Army Materiel Command Office of Command Counsel-Deputy Command Counsel 4400 Martin Road Rm: A6SE040.001 Redstone Arsenal, AL 35898-5000

Fax: (256) 450-8840 or e-mail: usarmy.redstone.usamc.mbx.protests@mail.mil Packages sent by Fed Ex or UPS should be addressed to:

Headquarters U.S. Army Materiel Command Office of Command Counsel-Deputy Command Counsel 4400 Martin Road Rm: A6SE040.001 Redstone Arsenal, AL 35898-5000

The AMC-level protest procedures are found at: http://www.amc.army.mil/amc/commandcounsel.html

If Internet access is not available, contact the Contracting Officer or HQ AMC to obtain the AMC-Level Protest Procedures.

Protests filed with the Contracting Officer shall be submitted to the address designated in Block 7 of the SF33 or in the paragraph entitled "Remedies" of the AMC-Level Protest Procedures whenever Internet access is not available to the Contractor. For all protests filed with the Contracting Officer, he shall continue to serve as the Protest Decision Authority.

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