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W911QY-19-R-0003

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

The purpose of this amendment is to:

1. Add CLIN 0008 for Shipping (Undefined);

2. Revise Attachment 0001 TDP;

3. Add Attachments 0012 (AR 750-1) and 0013 (DA PAM 738-750);

4. Remove para. C.10.1;

5. Revise Sec. J for inclusion of Attachments 0012 and 0013;

6. Revise Sec. M for inclusion of CLIN 0008.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 17

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 01-Nov-2018

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-19-R-0003

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

22-Oct-2018

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

31-Oct-2018

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:

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION A - SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM

The required response date/time has changed from 06-Dec-2018 04:00 PM to 17-Dec-

2018 04:00 PM.

SECTION B - SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES

CLIN 0008 is added as follows:

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES MAX

QUANTITY

UNIT UNIT PRICE MAX AMOUNT

Shipping

FFP

The price for this CLIN will be negotiated at the delivery order level when shipping destinations are determined. Shipping is required during the performance of this requirement. These costs cannot be accurately forecasted at this time and are therefore will be determined at the delivery order level when shipping destinations are known. The contractor shall be reimbursed on an actual cost basis for this shipping CLIN.

FOB: Destination

MAX

NET AMT

SECTION C - DESCRIPTIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS

The following have been modified:

STATEMENT OF WORK

C.1 BACKGROUND

C.1.1. The United States Army is modernizing the laundry system associated with the Force Provider (FP) program.

FP is a containerized system with the objective to provide a stand-alone base camp capability for a broad array of Combat Service Support and Homeland Defense missions. Force Provider was originally Type Classified Standard in May of 1994 as a 550-personnel module capable of being complexed/combined to support a brigade sized force of 3300 personnel. Recent configuration changes allow the new module to support 600 personnel per module via four expeditionary base camps supporting 150 personnel each. This configuration is referred to as Force Provider Expeditionary (FPE) Life Support Module (LSM). Each 150 personnel FPE LSM contains 1 - Expeditionary TRICON Self-Service Laundry System (ETSSLS).

C.1.2. Additionally, there is a Joint Services requirement for the ETSSLS associated with this Statement of Work (SOW) in support of hospitals and other deployable base-camp systems. By introducing standardized assets to the Joint Services community, FPE LSM can improve its maintenance repair supportability. The commonality of repair parts can be used to assist other services in maintaining overall operational readiness.

C.2 GENERAL SCOPE

C.2.1. The effort described in this SOW pertains to the production of the ETSSLS.

C.2.2. The ETSSLS described in this SOW is housed in expandable shipping Triple Container (TRICON) which measure 8’x 8’x 6-1/2’ in shipping configuration and expands on two sides. The ETSSLS shall be built in accordance with the Government’s specifications, supplied Technical Drawing Package and supporting documentation. The ETSSLS shall be packed for shipment per the supplied ETSSLS Equipment packing plan (Attachment 0003). Pack-out equipment is defined in the ETSSLS Equipment pack-out list (Attachment 0002). The ETSSLS has been developed, tested, and certified based on this supplied information.

C.2.3. The Contractor shall furnish all personnel, labor, engineering, services, equipment (except that expressly stated herein to be furnished by the Government), materials, supplies, and facilities necessary to fabricate, integrate and manufacture the ETSSLS and provide all support hardware and software as indicated in this SOW. The work and services to be performed by the Contractor are detailed in this SOW. The Contractor shall not initiate any task without written direction by the Contracting Officer.

C.2.4. The intent of this contract is to produce the ETSSLS via a five (5) year Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ), Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract vehicle until either the Army Acquisition Objective is achieved, all returning FPE LSM modules are converted to the self-service laundry configuration, and/or all Joint Service requirements are met, whichever comes first. The U.S. Army intends to buy at least one ETSSLS asset, and as many as 120 per year subject to availability of funds.

C.2.5. If the requirements of this SOW, subsidiary specifications, standards, drawings, or publications are in conflict, the Contractor shall refer the area of conflict to the Contracting Officer or the designated Contracting Officer's Representative for resolution.

C.2.6. The Government anticipates awarding one contract on a Best Value basis to a vendor demonstrating the ability to produce the ETSSLS to the technical specifications drawing packages provided.

C.3 CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

C.3.1. Contractor shall produce the ETSSLS in accordance with the paragraphs below. The TRICON with expandable “bump outs” will be Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) to include all container penetrations in compliance with 9-1-1410, attachment 0007. Contractor(s) may substitute parts specified in the drawing package(s) with “equivalent” items. Equivalent items shall meet form, fit and function of the original item. Contractors offering “equivalent” items shall include technical, performance, and or test data verifying “equivalency”. Contractor(s) shall propose requisite test cost and schedule as part of their proposal(s) associated with their “or equivalent” submission(s) in order to meet or exceed the requirements in the technical specifications and the performance characteristics specified in paragraph C.4. Any proposed changes shall be proposed and completely documented in an Engineering Change Proposal (ECP) per paragraph C.13.2

C.3.2. Contractor shall produce the ETSSLS in accordance with Drawing Package 9-2-0356 (Attachment 0001). The ETSSLS is housed in an 8' x 8' x 6’6” Convention for Safe Container (CSC) and International Standard for Organization (ISO) certified TRICON container which is modified to include two expandable wing section on opposing sides. The wings are expanded for operation providing approximately three times the floor space of a basic, non-expandable TRICON. The ETSSLS shall provide laundry support to 150 personnel per week (approximately 750 lbs. per day).

C.3.2.1. The salient points associated with the ETSSLS design are:

C.3.2.1.1. Four (4) 18 – lb stackable light commercial washer/dryer units

C-3.2.1.2. Onboard water supply pumping system and onboard waste tank with integrated discharge pumping system.

C.3.2.1.3. Power and water connections to accommodate interface to the Force Provider Base Camp

C.3.2.1.4. Environmental control and ventilation maintaining internal temperatures of 60F – 90F with exterior temps of -15F – 120F

C.3.2.1.5. As built in accordance with the drawing package, the laundry shall pack-out in the expandable TRICON with all necessary support equipment required for “stand alone” operation.

C.3.2.1.6. The contractor shall provide a Contingency Spares Package (CSP). The CSP shall be based on the Contingency Spares List (CSL) in Attachment 0006. The CSL will be evaluated during contractor testing listed in paragraph C.15 The CSP will be finalized subsequent to that testing.

C.4 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

C.4.1. The ETSSLS is designed to meet the performance requirements and constraints listed below. Any substitutions submitted by the contractor(s) shall meet the specifications below in addition to the descriptions above.

C.4.2. Constraints: There are four (4) major design constraints associated with the ETSSLS assets. These constraints do not represent a complete list. Other constraints are inherent to the as-built design and performance specifications described in subsequent sections of this document and or in the drawing packages. These constraints are not prioritized. The systems depicted in the drawing packages have undergone iterations of design modifications and testing in order to achieve full function across the performance requirements spectrum. Any recommended changes or modifications to the technical specifications and drawing package may require testing.

C.4.3. The containers shall meet ISO standards for inter-modal shipping and have CSC certifications for stacking nine containers high in shipping configuration. GFE containers will be delivered with a valid CSC certification.

Containers shall accommodate interface with power inputs and outputs, water connections, ventilation, etc and otherwise completely integrate with the specific equipment associated with the ETSSLS it supports.

C.4.4. The completed and packed-out asset shall not exceed 9,500 pounds. Each system packs out within its container in accordance with the packing plan associated with each system.

C.4.5. The electric power demand shall not exceed the following power limits, Laundry, 36 KW, 208VAC, 3 PH;

The primary source of electric power is the 60 kW tactical quiet generator (supplied in the field), commercial power (60 kW, 208 VAC, 3PH, 50/60 Hz).

C.4.6. ETSSLS is completely electric powered.

C.5 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

C.5.1. The system shall be capable of being set-up and put into operation by a crew of five personnel (MOS non-specific) within 90 minutes of being placed on level ground (not to exceed 5% slope). Set-up includes making all power connections, water supply connections, waste water connection, pre-operational checks and services, and any other activity necessary. Set-up shall not include establishing the 60 kW generator (grounding, fueling, etc.) or obtaining fuel or water. The system, once set-up and in operation, shall require no more than one personnel for operations. Once system operations are complete, the system shall be capable of being reduced to the transport configuration within 90 minutes by five operator personnel (MOS non-specific). The five personnel shall be responsible for reversing all activities associated with set-up in addition to any other activity necessary to achieve the transport configuration. The above constraints apply to all types of climate and weather conditions between 33°F and 90°F. Setup and strike times associated with temperatures above and below this range may be adjusted. The system shall be capable of being set-up as specified above, operated, maintained, and resupplied by personnel wearing the Level III Chemical / Biological protective ensemble (Mission Oriented Protective Posture (MOPP) Gear (e.g., suit, boots and gloves, no mask)) and cold weather clothing. The system shall be capable of being disassembled (struck) and prepared for movement by personnel wearing Level IV Chemical / Biological protective ensemble (MOPP Gear (e.g., suit, boots, gloves, and mask)) and cold weather clothing.

C.5.2. Lighting. Lighting associated with the systems shall meet tactical field requirements. Blackout lighting shall be incorporated.

C.5.3. The system-specific equipment shall be packed in accordance with the ETSSLS equipment packing plan Attachment 0003. The system shall operate from the ground-deployed position.

C.6 ETSSLS INTERFACE

C.6.1. The system shall operate on 120/208 volts, 3 phase, 50/60 hertz electricity supplied by a 60 kW Tactical Quiet Generator (supplied in the field). The system shall be compatible with tactical power as the primary source of electricity. The system shall be capable of operating on commercial electric power (120/208 volts, 3 phase, 50/60 hertz).

C.6.2. Water connections shall be Cam-Lock type in association with A-A-59326. Hot water supply shall be 1.0” cam-lock style male connector. Source water supply shall be 1.5” cam-lock style male connector. Waste water connection shall be 2.0” cam-lock style male connector.

C.6.3. Electrical connections shall be Military “Class L” type.

C.7 ETSSLS ENVIORNMENT

C.7.1. The systems shall be capable of maintaining internal temperatures of 60F to 90F in ambient external temperatures ranging from -15F to 120F.

C.7.2. The system design and construction shall be such that the equipment is capable of withstanding the extremely hard usage encountered in Military Service. Examples of hard usage are as follows: Cross-country transportation, operation in extreme environments and at high altitudes, operation and storage in the open air, and exposure to the elements for extended periods of time. Materials and treatments shall be selected to provide effective resistance to wear, abuse, rust, decay, and corrosion under such conditions as specified below.

C.7.3. Paint, Color, Decontamination Survivability: The exposed surfaces of the system(s) shall be painted with Chemical Agent Resistant Coating (CARC). The specification for the primer and topcoat is under 20.24 of MIL- STD-171. The primer is MIL-DTL-53022 and the top coat is MIL-DTL-53039. Finish per 4.4 plus 5.2 followed by

20.24 of MIL-STD-171. Apply and test per MIL-DTL-53072. Test 336 hours of ASTM-B-117. The Contractor may refer to FED-STD-595 for green #383 or tan #380. Paint shall have a five-year warranty.

C.8 MAINTAINABILITY

C.8.1. The system(s) shall not introduce any unique requirements for maintenance support. No special maintenance facilities, tools, or Test, Measurement, and Diagnostic Equipment (TMDE) shall be required. No special or new Military Occupational Specialty/Additional Skill Identifier/Specialty Skill Identifier shall be required.

C.8.2. The system(s) do not have specific reliability levels. However, considering the remoteness associated with deployments of these systems, reliability, accessibility, commonality, and maintainability shall be considered with any recommended changes to the Government’s specifications and technical drawing packages.

C.8.3. Systems shall be maintainable with standard Army tools and Test, Measurement, and Diagnostic Equipment (TMDE). The systems shall be maintained by the Army Two Level maintenance system, refer to AR 750-1 (Army Material Maintenance Policy, Attachment 0012) and DA PAM 738-750 (Functional Users Manual for the Army Maintenance Management System (TAMMS), Attachment 0013).

C.8.4. The system(s) shall have an operator's tool kit. The kit shall contain common tools needed by operator personnel to perform set-up, strike, and corrective action based on Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services.

The kit shall be stored on the system in a weatherproof lockable container.

C.8.5. The Contractor shall offer a Contingency Spares Package (CSP) based on the Contingency Spares List (CSL) in Attachment 0006. The CSP shall consist of the quantities needed to support the system for 60 days.

C.9 MANPRINT

C.9.1. “MANPRINT” (MANpower and PeRsonnel INTegration) considerations, (encompassing the seven domains of manpower, personnel, training, human factors, system safety, health hazards and soldier survivability) shall be integrated into any recommended design changes so as to allow safe and efficient operation and maintenance by the soldier in all specified operational and environmental conditions as described herein. Any changes recommended to the as-built design shall incorporate MANPRINT.

C.9.2. Target Audience Description: N/A

C.9.3. The Contractor may utilize (for information or reference) MIL-STD 1472F, Human Engineering Design Criteria for Military Systems, Equipment and Facilities. Of specific interest are the following sections:

SECTION TITLE PAGES

4 General Requirements 17-20

5.2 Visual Displays 21-52

5.4 Controls 67-120

5.5 Labeling 121-128

5.6 Anthropometry 129-144*

5.8 Environment 167-182

5.9 Design for Maintainer 183-196

5.13 Hazards and Safety 233-238

*More detailed anthropometric data are available in "1988 Anthropometric Survey of U.S. Army personnel:

Methods and Summary Statistics" (Claire Gordon et. al. 1989).

C.9.4. Specific areas of concern include, but are not limited to:

C.9.4.1. Erect/Strike: The systems shall be capable of being set-up, operated, taken down, cleaned, maintained and repaired by male and female soldiers falling within the 5th to 95th percentile on task critical body dimensions as defined in the "1988 Anthropometric Survey of U.S. Army personnel: Methods and Summary Statistics" cited above, while appropriately dressed for hot, basic and cold environments and in Mission Oriented Protective Posture (MOPP) gear, levels I through IV as described herein.

C.9.4.2. Workspace: All workspaces shall be designed such that human and system performance are optimized.

Adequate workspace shall be provided for two (2 ) personnel to perform system functions (laundry loading, unloading). Equipment shall be functionally located for optimum use by the soldier.

C.9.4.3. Noise: Operators shall not be exposed to noise levels exceeding 85dB(A) for more than 8 hours in any 24-hour period. It is preferred that noise levels not exceed 65dB(A) at any time.

C.10 RESERVED

C.10.1. Reserved.

C.11 CONTRACTOR TESTING

C.11.1. The Contractor shall propose a quality assurance plan to ensure each ETSSLS delivered is ready to deploy.

The plan shall include a final test demonstrating the systems’ complete functionality. The Contractor shall include a test plan and schedule to the Government in the monthly status report prior to the test. The Government shall have the option of witnessing all testing. Test results shall be reported in the monthly status report subsequent to test completion.

C.11.2. The Contractor shall conduct a First Article Test (FAT). The contractor shall provide a FAT Plan as described in paragraph C.13.4. The contractor(s) shall produce and test a laundry. The FAT shall consist of a minimum 20-mile transport over primary/secondary roads, a transit-drop in accordance with paragraph C.11.3 of this SOW, set-up, connection to utilities (power, water, waste-water), full function testing of all systems and components, drain, and pack-out. Basic functions include set up / strike, transportation and full function testing of all components. Test results shall be reported in a separate report per paragraph C.13.5 subsequent to test completion.

Any incidents occurring during the FAT shall be included in the test results. The Government shall have the option of witnessing the FAT. Successful completion of FAT is required prior to the Government’s acceptance of production units.

C.11.3. Transit Drop Test: The ETS shall withstand, in the transport configuration, a 6-inch transit drop test in accordance with MIL-STD-810F, Method 516.5, Procedure IV

C.11.4. The Government will base its decision to progress from FAT to full production based on the results of Contractor testing. The Contractor shall have the opportunity to demonstrate corrective actions within 30 calendar days of any failed portion of FAT.

C.11.5. Production shall begin after Government notification, subsequent to successful completion of FAT. All systems delivered during this contract shall be identical. Any modifications must be approved by the Government in advance. The Government will provide GFE containers in the quantities necessary to support production.

C.11.6. The Contractor shall provide Contractor Logistics Supply Support (CLSS) from date of first delivery and after any applicable warranty period to the end of the contract effort. CLSS shall consist of delivering spare and repair parts to units in the field. The Contractor shall offer “next day”, “two day” and “ten day” delivery to units stationed in the Continental United States (CONUS); two (2) additional days per delivery method are provided for overseas delivery. The Contractor shall have the option of receiving and refurbishing damaged parts. Refurbished parts shall be guaranteed to be good as new. Spare and repair parts shall be of the same quality than that supplied from the production line. The Contractor shall maintain a tally of the number and type of repair parts issued to the field. The Contractor shall provide the Government with the quantities and types of repair parts issued to the field in the monthly status report specified in paragraph C.13.3.

C.11.7. The Government may request the vendor(s) to perform Reset of the ETSSLS. The Government will ask for cost and schedule information prior to engaging in Reset activity. Due to the varying nature of returning equipment, Reset contracts are typically based on “time and materials”. Complete refurbishment shall be completed within 90 days of delivery to the Contractor’s manufacturing facility.

C.12 INTEGRATED LOGISTICS SUPPORT

C.12.1. Configuration Management (CM). The Government will maintain configuration control of the drawing package over the life of the contract, ensuring that the package is updated and maintained to reflect the ETSSLS’s final configuration. The Government shall maintain a configuration management program that addresses all modified hardware, firmware, and documentation resulting from this contract. The contractor's CM program shall provide configuration identification, configuration control, and configuration status accounting of all new and/or modified hardware, firmware, and documentation for the duration of the contract.

C.12.2. The Contractor shall recommend modifications to the ETSSLS via the ECP process per paragraph C.13.2 The Contractor shall make necessary changes to all affected data submissions based on design changes made as a result of Government approved ECPs. Modifications shall be made at the discretion of the Government after the Contractor presents a proposal which includes the change description, associated cost, schedule, and expected levels of performance. The contractor shall make no changes to the ETSSLS design without expressed written direction from the Government.

C.12.3. The Contractor shall provide logistics supply support during the first year of the contract. This may be performed via a combination of credit card sales, rapid provisioning process, or warranty.

C.12.4. The Contractor shall offer a warranty for each ETSSLS they produce. The warranty shall cover the complete system (to include onboard systems—e.g., pumps, washers, dryers, etc.).

C.13 TECHNICAL DATA REQUIREMENTS

C.13.1. The contractor shall prepare and submit the following data as specified by the following Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs) and their associated Statements of Work, Expeditionary Self-Service Laundry system.

These data items are not listed in chronological order. The delivery schedule for each CDRL is specified on the associated DD Form 1423 for each CDRL.

C.13.2. Engineering Change Proposals. The contractor shall prepare ECPs in accordance with CDRL A004.

Changes to the product baseline affecting form, fit, function, interchangeability, and interoperability shall be in consonance with the Army's two-level maintenance concept. The product baseline is controlled by the Army and is changed using the Government-approved change process and engineering release process. Government or Contractor-proposed changes that impact the form, fit, function, interchangeability, or interoperability of the ETSSLS configuration shall be submitted to the Government for approval. The contractor shall make no changes to the ETSSLS design without expressed written direction from the Government.

At a minimum, all ECP’s shall include the following:

a. Date Prepared

b. ECP Number

c. Justification and Priority Code

d. System Designation (i.e. Cage Code, nomenclature, model, P/N)

e. Name of Part (or Lowest Assembly ) Affected

f. Baselines Affected

g. Title of Change

h. Description of Change

i. Need for Change

j. Effect on Interfaces (i.e. Integrated Logistics Support (ILS), Interchangeability and

Interoperability)

k. Total Costs/Savings

l. Retrofit Information (if applicable)

C.13.4. Monthly Status Reports. The Contractor shall prepare monthly status reports regarding contract performance in accordance with CDRL A003. The report shall discuss progress on active CLINs to include any delays in the original plan. The report shall discuss plans for the next reporting period. The report shall include a Gantt chart depicting the current status and future activities. Past and future activities shall be depicted as a single line entry showing completion dates or expected durations. The Government reserves the right to revise the schedule based on the progress reports.

C.13.5. First Article Test Plan. The Contractor shall submit a First Article Test Plan in accordance with CDRL A001. The plan shall outline the Contractor’s schedule of events and shall address, as a minimum, the methodology to achieve the performance requirements specified in paragraph C.4.

C.13.6. First Article Test Report. The Contractor shall submit a First Article Test Report in accordance with CDRL A002. The report shall, at a minimum, address the results of all subtests proposed in the FAT Plan.

C.14 MARKING

C.14.1. In addition to any special marking required by the drawing package, ETSSLS exterior surfaces, interior packages and shipping containers shall be marked in accordance with ASTM D 3951-95, Standard Practice for Commercial Packaging. At a minimum, the exterior shall contain identification numbers (e.g., USAUXXX, USNUXXX, etc.), Center of Gravity identification, Unique Identification Label (UID) in accordance with Attachment 0004, International Convention for Safe Container (CSC) data plate, Equipment data plate with manufacturer, contract number, date of manufacture, and sequential serial number. The container exterior shall display the Tare, Gross, and Max Gross weights. At a minimum, the interior of the container shall be marked with the latching sequence for the expandable portions of the container per Attachment 0005. The ETSSLS shall be packed in accordance with Attachment 0003.

C.15 CONTINGENCY SPARES

C.15.1. Contingency Spares List (CSL) - The Contractor will assess and evaluate the accuracy and adequacy of the Government's CSL. As requested by the Government, the contractor shall assist with the evaluation of the preliminary CSL (Government Furnished Information) to include the interface of TMDE and other support equipment associated with the ETS.

C.16 TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

C.16.1. The Contractor may be required to travel to Natick, MA on a quarterly basis for In-Process-Reviews.

Meetings last one day.

C.16.2. The Contractor(s) shall be present during any testing (FAT, PCAs, etc.).

C.16.3. The Contractor(s) shall travel in support of any warranty work.

C.16.4. Travel shall be conducted in accordance with FAR Part 31.205-46. Travel shall be priced in accordance with the estimates provided in the DO, or as instructed in the request for DO proposal. Travel reimbursement is on a cost-reimbursement basis only and does not include G&A, profit or fees.

C.16.5. Reimbursement for travel, subsistence, and lodging shall be paid to the offeror only to the extent that it is necessary for performance of DOs under this contract. Only per diem that does not exceed the maximum rates set forth in the following shall be considered to be reasonable within the terms and procedures in effect at the time of travel, as follows:

Federal travel regulations prescribed by the General Services Administration for travel in the contiguous forty-eight (48) United States;

Joint travel regulations (Volume 2, DOD Civilian Personnel, Appendix A) prescribed by DOD for travel in Alaska, Hawaii, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and the territories and possessions of the United States; and, Standardized regulations (Government civilians, foreign areas), Section 925, “Maximum Travel Per Diem

Allowances in Foreign Areas,” prescribed by Department of State (DoS), for travel in areas not covered in bullets above.

C.16.6. The application of the rates described above would not constitute a reasonable charge (1) when no lodging costs are incurred; (2) more than one (1) person/employee uses the same room for lodging; and/or (3) on partial travel days (e.g., day of departure and return). Offerors are advised that the 75% rule set forth in the JTR is applicable to Government employees only. Appropriate downward adjustments from the maximum per diem rates shall be required under these circumstances. For example, fractional parts of a day shall be payable on a prorated basis for purposes of billing for per diem charges attributed to subsistence on days of travel; e.g., ¼ , ½, and ¾ day basis.

C.16.7. Only actual transportation fare via the most direct routes (non-first class), between place of origin and destination is reasonable. Cost for delays en route (excluding Government-caused delays, unavoidable airline schedule delays, and major acts of nature causing an unavoidable delay) are not reasonable. Per diem is reasonable only when paid at Joint Travel Regulation (JTR) rates. To the extent available, suitable Government quarters, messing, and surface transportation facilities may be used. Rental cars shall be reimbursed up to economy size only when travel is conducted by a single person. Refundable tickets may be approved by the KO or COR on a case by case basis.

C.16.8. Per diem shall be limited to payments to employees for authorized travel as described above and is not to exceed the authorized amount. The offeror shall retain supporting documentation for per diem paid to employees as evidence of actual payments.

C.16.9. Travel will not be reimbursed for offeror personnel performing services at the offeror’s home facility or at any location within a 50-mile driving radius of the offeror’s home facility. The Government will not reimburse the offeror for any travel or commuting costs, lodging, or per diem, whether part-time or full-time, from their home of record to the offeror’s facility, for any offeror employee or subcontractor employee, subject matter expert, consultant, or temporary labor.

C.16.10. The Government will not reimburse relocation costs of any offeror employee at the start of or during performance of this requirement. The offeror shall have sufficient staff to perform the requirement to meet cost, schedule, and acceptable quality level.

C.16.11. Meetings, briefings, etc., conducted by the offeror are considered to be part of normal day-to-day business functions and are considered to be the indirect costs of doing business.

C.16.12. Meetings between the Government and the awardee should be conducted in such a manner that is efficient, effective and cost effective. The Government will not entertain or reimburse for any travel costs to include parking and tolls, etc. This includes all subcontractors through all tiers, subject matter experts, and consultants, and temporary labor. This does not infer, directly or indirectly, that an offeror would change their internal policy as the Government is not privy to an offeror’s internal policies. Requests for exceptions to this shall be done on a case-by-case basis.

C.16.13. The offeror agrees, in the performance of necessary travel, to use the lowest cost mode commensurate with the requirements of the mission. When it is necessary to use air or rail travel, the offeror agrees to use coach, tourist class, or similar accommodations to the extent consistent with the successful and economical accomplishment of the mission for which the travel is being performed. Documentation must be provided to substantiate non-availability of coach or tourist class.

C.17 CONFERENCES

C.17.1. The contractor shall support ETSSLS conferences as requested by the Government. Logistics-related conferences will normally be conducted at the Soldier Systems Center, Natick, MA. The Government reserves the right to cancel any conference or require any conference to be scheduled at critical points during the period of performance. Action item documentation, assignment of responsibility for completion, and due dates shall be mutually agreed upon prior to adjournment of all conferences. In support of meetings at the contractor’s facilities, the contractor shall provide adequate space and provide meeting minutes.

C.17.2. Post Award Conference. A post award conference shall be conducted at Soldier Systems Center, Natick within thirty (30) days after contract award(s). The intent of the conference shall be to provide a mutual understanding of the technical requirements, contractual requirements and the QA provisions of the contract. The Contractor shall ensure that all pertinent personnel and / or sub-contractors required for an adequate understanding of the contract effort be in attendance at the meeting. Scheduling of the post-award conference shall in no way adversely affect the delivery of items under this contract.

C.18 THE CONTRACTOR’S TECHNICAL PROPOSAL(S)

C.18.1. The Contractor's Technical Proposal(s), as negotiated and accepted by the Government, shall be incorporated by reference into the resultant contract. Information contained in the offeror's proposal(s) regarding organization, staffing, manning levels, and experience or education qualifications of personnel that are to be utilized in performance of this contract is hereby incorporated into this contract. Any changes in these arrangements are to be submitted to the Contracting Officer in advance for approval. In the event of any conflict or ambiguity between the Contractor's Technical Proposal and the Government's Statement of Work, the Government's Statement of Work shall govern.

SECTION E - INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

The following Acceptance/Inspection Schedule was added for CLIN 0008:

INSPECT AT INSPECT BY ACCEPT AT ACCEPT BY

N/A N/A N/A Government

SECTION J - LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS

LIST OF EXHIBITS & ATTACHMENTS

CONTRACT DATA REQUIREMENT LIST (CDRL)

CDRL A001 First Article Test Plan CDRL A002 First Article Test Report CDRL A003 Monthly Status Reports CDRL A004 Engineering Change Proposals

STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW) ATTACHMENTS

Attachment 0001 Drawing Package, TDP, 9-2-0356 Attachment 0002 ETSSLS Equipment Pack-Out List Attachment 0003 ETSSLS Equipment Packing Plan Attachment 0004 Statement of Work, Major End Item Data plate, Unique Item Identification Attachment 0005 Latching Sequence 9-2-3094 Attachment 0006 Contingency Spares List Attachment 0007 Container Specification Drawing #9-1-1410 Attachment 0008 UID Plate, Identification drawing 9-2-3068 Attachment 0009 Data Plate, UID supplemental 9-2-3069 Attachment 0012 Army Regulation 750-1 Attachment 0013 Department of the Army Pamphlet 738-750

SOLICITATION DOCUMENTS

Attachment 0010 Past Performance Information Attachment 0011 Past Performance Questionnaire

SECTION M - EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD

EVALUATIONS FACTORS FOR AWARD

M.1. BASIS FOR AWARD

The award will be made based on the best overall (i.e., best value) proposal that is determined to be the most beneficial to the Government, with appropriate consideration given to the four (4) evaluation factors: Technical, Management, Past Performance, and Contract Price. The Technical Factor is of greater importance than the Management Factor, which is more important than Past Performance, which is more important than the Contract Price Proposal. All evaluation factors other than cost or price, when combined are significantly more important that cost or price. During this best value procurement, the Government reserves the right to make an award to other than the offeror who submits the lowest total evaluated price.

A Contract may be awarded to the offeror who is deemed responsible in accordance with the FAR (See FAR 9.104, which describes the standards prospective contractors, must meet to be determined "responsible"), as supplemented, whose proposal is responsive in that it conforms to the solicitation's requirements (to include all stated terms, conditions, representations, certifications, and all other information required by Section L of this solicitation), and is determined based on the evaluation factors to represent the best value to the Government. The Government seeks to award to the offeror who gives the Army the greatest confidence that it will best meet, or exceed, the requirements of this solicitation. This may result in an award to a higher rated, higher priced offeror, where the decision is consistent with the evaluation factors, and the Source Selection Authority (SSA) reasonably determines the best value in accordance with business judgments and tradeoffs. The SSA will base the source selection decision on an integrated assessment of proposals against the factors in the criteria described below in the solicitation.

The tradeoff process is selected as appropriate for this acquisition. Award may be made to other than the lowest priced offerors or other than the highest technically rated offerors. In determining the best value to the Government, the Technical and Management Evaluation Criteria, when combined, are more important than the evaluated price.

The Government is more concerned with obtaining a proposal with superior technical merit than making a selection at the lowest evaluated price. Thus, the closer or more similar in merit that the offerors' technical proposals are evaluated to be, the more likely the evaluated price may be the determining factor in selection for award. However, the Government will not make an award at a price premium that it considers disproportionate to the benefits associated with the higher technical merit. In determining the best value to the Government, the Government need not quantify the tradeoffs that led to the best value decisions.

M.1.1. Number of Contracts to be Awarded: One contract will be awarded at the Government's discretion. However, the Government reserves the right to not award a contract in the event that no proposals are considered to be in the best interest of the Government. This contract shall cover the production and pack out of the Expeditionary TRICON Self-Service Laundry System (ETSSLS):

Expeditionary TRICON Self-Service Laundry System (Green) Expeditionary TRICON Self-service Laundry System (Tan)

M.1.2. Ratings: To receive consideration for award offerors shall demonstrate a complete understanding of the requirements of the solicitation. An Adjectival Rating of no less than "Acceptable" must be achieved for the Technical & Management Factors. The Contract/Price Factor will be evaluated for fairness and reasonableness, and will not be given a combined adjectival risk rating. The Past Performance Factor shall be assigned a confidence assessment rating. The confidence rating will be based on the relevancy and quality of submitted past performance, and will not be given an adjectival or risk rating.

An evaluation rating of "Unacceptable" at the factor level (Technical, Management, etc.) will cause the entire proposal to be ineligible for award. The areas defined under Factor I - Technical will not be assigned a combined adjectival risk rating.

M.1.3. Offerors are cautioned that award may not necessarily be made to the lowest-priced offeror.

M.1.4. Competitive Range: In accordance with FAR 15.306, the Contracting Officer will make a competitive range determination. The competitive range will be comprised of all of the most highly rated proposals, unless the range is further reduced for purposes of efficiency. The Contracting Officer will notify offerors promptly in writing when their proposals are excluded from the competitive range or otherwise eliminated from the competition. That notice shall state the basis for the determination and that a proposal revision will not be considered.

M.1.5. Discussions: Offerors are advised that the Government intends to award without discussions but reserves the right to conduct discussions to the extent deemed necessary at the sole discretion of the Contracting Officer, to further investigate any weaknesses, deficiencies, or other subjects identified by the technical panel as germane to the evaluation process. Discussion items may be issued relating to any matter that requires written revisions to a proposal for which a binding agreement is required/desired.

M.2. FACTORS AND AREAS TO BE EVALUATED:

The following evaluation factors will be used to evaluate each proposal: Award will be made to the offeror whose proposal is most advantageous to the Government based upon an integrated assessment of the evaluation factors described below.

M.2.1. Factor I - The Technical factor is further divided into the following areas:

a. Area 1. Manufacturing Process

b. Area 2. Production Control

c. Area 3. Test Strategy

M.2.2. Factor II –Experience/Management/Facilities

a. Area 1. Experience Building/Modifying/Integrating ISO containers

b. Area 2. Facilities and Equipment

c. Area 3. Program Management and Key Personnel

d. Area 4. Contract Master Schedule

e. Area 5. Configuration Management and ability to provide CDRL’s

f. Area 6. Warranty

g. Area 7. Quality Assurance Program

M.2.3. Factor III - Past Performance

M.2.4. Factor IV - Contract Price Proposal

M.3. EVALUATION APPROACH:

M.3.1. All proposals in response to this solicitation shall be subject to evaluation by a panel of Government Subject Matter Experts and based on an independent comprehensive review and assessment of each proposal against all source selection criteria. Proposals will be rated in accordance with the process described in this section. The process will rate the offerors ability to perform the work in accordance with all aspects of requirements outlined in this solicitation and the reasonableness of the Contract Price Section.

M.3.2. Proposal Rating: The technical panel will provide a detailed evaluation and assign a combined technical/risk rating for the Technical and Management Factors. The Past Performance Factor will receive only a confidence rating.

The Price Factor will be evaluated for fairness, reasonableness, price competitiveness, and will not be given an adjectival or risk rating. Relative Importance of Factors:

M.3.1.1. Factors to be evaluated in order of importance are: The Technical Factor is of greater importance than the Management Factor, which is more important than Past Performance, which is more important than the Contract Price Proposal. All evaluation factors other than cost of price, when combined are significantly more important that cost of price.

Technical > Experience/Management/Facilities > Past Performance Area > Cost/Price Area

(1) Technical – Manufacturing process, Production control, and Test strategy

(2) Experience/Management/Facilities – Experience building/modifying/integrating ISO containers;

Facilities and Equipment; Program Management and Key Personnel; Contract Master Schedule;

Configuration Management; Warranty; Quality assurance Program.

(3) Past Performance

(4) Contract Price Proposal - The resulting award will be a Firm Fixed Price Contract. FFP delivery orders will be issued from the prices established on the base contract.

M.3.3. The criteria for evaluating all factors and areas of the proposal is Adequacy of Response and Feasibility of Approach, defined as follows:

M.3.3.1. Adequacy of Response: The extent to which the Offeror has thoroughly addressed the specific factor and area, and has demonstrated a complete understanding of the Government’s requirements.

M.3.3.2. Feasibility of Approach: The extent to which the Offeror’s approach for the specific factor and area has provided the Government with a high level of confidence that the approach, if implemented, would result in successful performance of the contract effort.

M.3.4. Factor I Technical - The offeror's adequacy of response and feasibility of approach with regard to their technical capability will be evaluated to ensure the offeror can meet all the requirements of the solicitation.

M.3.5. Factor II Experience/Management/Facilities - The offeror's adequacy of response and feasibility of approach with regard to their management ability will be evaluated to ensure the offeror can meet all the requirements of the solicitation.

M.3.6. Technical and Management Factor Ratings - The Technical and Management factor ratings excerpted below focus on the strengths, weaknesses, significant weaknesses, deficiencies, risks and uncertainties of the offeror's proposal. The adjectival and color rating depict how well the offeror's proposal meets the factor requirements.

M.3.6.1 The adjective descriptor, as defined below, will be assigned by the evaluators and represents their assessment of how well the offeror’s proposal and PDMs meet the stated evaluation criteria for each factor/area.

Combined Technical/Risk Ratings Color/Adjectival Rating Definition

Outstanding

Proposal indicates an exceptional approach and understanding of the requirements and contains multiple strengths, and risk of unsuccessful performance is low.

Good

Proposal indicates a thorough approach and understanding of the requirements and contains at least one strength, and risk of unsuccessful performance is low to moderate.

Acceptable

Proposal meets requirements and indicates an adequate approach and understanding of the requirements, and risk of unsuccessful performance is no worse than moderate.

Marginal

Proposal has not demonstrated an adequate approach and understanding of the requirements, and/or risk of unsuccessful performance is high.

Unacceptable

Proposal does not meet requirements of the solicitation, and thus, contains one or more deficiencies, and/or risk of unsuccessful performance is unacceptable. Proposal is unawardable.

M.3.6.2. The Adjectival descriptors will be supported by narrative write-ups identifying the associated strengths, weaknesses, and deficiencies, as defined below:

M.3.6.2.1 Strength: An aspect of an offeror’s proposal that has merit or exceeds specified performance or capability requirements in a way that will be advantageous to the Government during contract performance.

M.3.6.2.2 Weakness: A flaw in the proposal that increases the risk of contract performance. See FAR 15.001.

M.3.6.2.3 Significant Weakness: A flaw in the proposal that appreciably increases the risk of contract performance.

See FAR 15.001.

M.3.6.2.4 Deficiency: A material failure of a proposal to meet a Government requirement or a combination of weaknesses and significant weaknesses in a proposal that increases the risk of contract performance to an unacceptable level. See FAR 15.001

M.3.7. RESERVED

M.3.8. Factor III Past Performance - The offeror’s and subcontractor’s past performance with Government and industry will be evaluated to assess the relative risks associated with the offeror’s likelihood of success in meeting the requirements stated in this solicitation. Specific areas of past performance examined will include demonstrated technical and schedule performance, cost control, general responsiveness to contract requirements, customer satisfaction, customer focus, and references, if applicable. Past performance data, which demonstrates the offeror’s ability to produce military technical manuals and ability to train military technicians on maintenance procedures will also be evaluated. Emphasis will be on recent and relevant performance.

M.3.8.1. The Past Performance Factor shall be assigned a confidence assessment rating: The confidence rating will be based on the recency, relevancy and quality of submitted past performances as defined below.

M.3.8.2. Recency: The first aspect of the past performance evaluation will be to…