B08 - W911QY-24-B-0001 Amendment 0001 (Amendment Copy).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

The purpose of this amendment is to add the quality assurance langauage in Section E. All other terms and conditions remain the same.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 17-Apr-2024

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 W911QY24B0001

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

05-Mar-2024

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 is extended, X 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 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

17-Apr-2024

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:

W911QY24B0001

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION E - INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

The following have been added by full text:

INSPECTION/ACCEPTANCE

AQLs (ANSI/ASQ Z1.4) Major - Level II, 2.5 Minor - Level II, 6.5 Dimensional - S-3, 4.00 Palletization - S-2, 6.5 Prep - S-2, 2.5

Berry Amendment This acquisition is subject to the Berry Amendment, 10 USC 2241, and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) Clause 252.225-7012 Preference for Certain Domestic Commodities (Section I). 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, and supply chain education, mentoring, and assessments.

The Government shall assess the Prime Contractor’s compliance to the Berry Process in conjunction with the Quality Systems assessment of Purchasing and Supplier Control.

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.

QUALITY MANAGEMENT

Requirements The Contractor shall fabricate, test, and deliver the Cold Weather Glove Systems (CWGS) in accordance with the Contract delivery orders and delivery schedules. The Contractor shall ensure the delivered CWGS (as required) with the Contract, Drawings and Patterns. If there is a technical conflict between any documentation, the most restrictive requirements will apply.

Quality System The Contractor shall establish, maintain, and operate a quality system that is compliant with ISO 9001:2015 or equivalent. The Contractor shall monitor, assess, and audit quality and reliability at their own facility as well as all their supplier facilities. The Government may conduct an audit of the contractor’s Quality Management System (QMS) for all products/processes related to the contract during Product Design Model evaluation and reserves the right to conduct additional audits at any other stage during production. The Contractor shall be responsible for correcting any deficiencies found during Government auditing or testing in all affected Contractor product. The Contractor shall maintain a calibration system in accordance with ANSI/ISO/ASQ Q10012-2003 or equivalent to ensure that all test/inspection, measurement, and diagnostic equipment to include all accessories and ancillary equipment are properly calibrated and identified by appropriate labeling.

Quality Validation Plan (QVP).

The Contractor must follow and maintain Quality Validation Plan. The QVP shall identify all critical processes and how these processes are monitored and controlled. The QVP shall identify in process and final inspections and tests that will be conducted, and what process controls are planned, both at the contractor and their subcontractor facilities. The Government reserves the right to monitor and inspect this plan throughout the life of the contract. Any changes or deviations from the plan shall be requested in writing to the contracting office prior to implementation.

Configuration Control.

The Contractor shall establish and use configuration control procedures to manage proposed changes, beginning with the submission of the First Product Lot Inspection (FPLI). Following Government acceptance of First Product Lot Inspection (FPLI), the Contractor shall not alter the design in form, fit, function or 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; and, receive written approval from the Contracting Officer to proceed. If approved, a contract modification will be prepared by the Contracting Officer to incorporate the change into the contract, as well as an equitable adjustment (if appropriate) to the contract price or other contract terms and conditions as a result. Such changes shall be made in accordance with the applicable contract clause(s).

First Product Lot Inspection (FPLI).

The Government will conduct the FPLI at the contractor’s facility. At least 15 calendar days before the beginning of FPLI, the Contractor shall notify the Government of the time and location. Inspection shall be performed to determine whether the garments and materials meet the requirements of the purchase description, patterns, and contract. The contractor shall produce both the FPLI units and the production quantity units at the same facility using the same manufacturing processes. Any changes in materials or manufacturing processes must be reported to the Contracting Officer for approval.

The CWGS is composed of the following items:

-Extreme Cold Weather (ECW) Full Mitten Shells -ECW Trigger Finger Mitten Shells -ECW Trigger Finger Mitten Liner -Intermediate Cold Weather (ICW) Glove

The CWCS quantities for FPLI will be:

Ten X-Small (Intermediate Cold Weather Glove only), Ten Small CWGS, Ten Medium CWGS, Ten Large CWGS and Ten X-large CWGS

Random sampling shall be in accordance with ANSI/ASQ Z1.4, Sampling Procedures and Tables for Inspection of Attributes, General Inspection Level II with the AQLs specified for Conformance Lot Inspections.

Material Traceability Upon Government request, Contractor shall provide traceability evidence for all material lots used in the end item lot.

Responsibility for Compliance Items shall meet all requirements of this contract. The absence of any inspection requirements shall not relieve the contractor of the responsibility of ensuring that all products of supplies submitted to the government for acceptance shall comply with all requirements of the contract. Sampling inspection, as part of manufacturing operations, is an acceptable practice to ascertain conformance to requirements; however, this does not authorize submission of known defective material, either indicated or actual, nor does it commit the government to accept defective material. If there is a conflict between the stated requirements within the Contract, Drawings and Patterns; the more restrictive requirement shall apply.

Responsibility for Conformance Inspection The Contractor shall be responsible for the performance of all inspection requirements specified herein in accordance with FAR 52.246-2. The Government reserves the right to perform, witness, or verify any of the inspections set forth herein where the inspections are deemed necessary to ensure supplies and services conform to prescribed requirements. The Contractor shall be responsible for correcting any deficiencies found during Contractor and/or Government testing in all affected Contractor product as outlined. In the event of end item non-conformance, the contractor will be responsible for all costs and retests, and reporting required to achieve conformance, unless otherwise directed by the Government.

Inventory The Contractor, upon receipt of any failed testing shall quarantine all materials used in the production of the failed lot until Government disposition is rendered. The Contractor shall be responsible for maintaining, safeguarding, and preventing the use of quarantined materials into any on-going production.

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 that its suppliers meet all criteria related to the contract’s materials / processes. Documentation shall include any methods unique to this contract of supplier selection, retention, management, inspection and test validation. The Government reserves the right to review/audit any suppliers of textile or hardware components. No review/audit of any suppliers by the Government will relieve the Contractor of its responsibility for its suppliers.

Production Management The Contractor shall manage the CWGS Garments production to meet contract delivery schedules. The Contractor shall make available for review by the Government the production management plan, status of critical suppliers, description of resource shortfalls, schedules, and description of technical risks and issues.

Inspection and Test Records The Contractor shall maintain complete and accurate records of all inspections and tests, and shall make these records available for review by the Government upon request. These records shall be kept by the Contractor for 6 years 3 months from the last delivery or contract end, whichever comes first.

Material, Material Supplier, and Production Process Change Authorization This includes all raw materials and/or sub-components. All processes and their respective revisions will be documented in the Contractor’s Quality Management system. Contractors shall ensure that produced end items conform to specified product and quality requirements and shall immediately report any deviation in form, fit, or function or approved design of items so produced. The Government shall concur in writing with any proposed modifications to the agreed procedures prior to the new or modified procedures being implemented in production.

Contractor format is acceptable. The Government will also determine if a new or limited new design testing is required.

Government Review and Approval Procedures The Government reserves the right to review deviation notifications. Within five (5) business days of Contractor notification, the Government will either approve the change or notify the Contractor whether an additional evaluation by the Government will be required to approve or disapprove the change. If further evaluation is required, the Government will provide an approval or disapproval of the change to the Contractor no later than 30 calendar days after the initial notification by the Contractor.

Use of Contractor's Inspection Equipment The Contractor shall make available gauges, measuring, and testing devices for use by the Government when required to determine conformance with contract requirements. If requested by the Government, the Contractor shall make available personnel for operation of such devices and for verification of their accuracy and condition.

Test Reporting All test reports requested by the government will be sent to the Contracting Officer, PM SCIE POC, and the cognizant DCMA QAR, and will include as a minimum, the contract number, reason for test, results of the testing, lot number or serial number of the test item, date of the test and the detail specifications of the tested item.

Certificate of Conformance (COC) When certificates of conformance are required, testing data documentation must accompany the COC. The Government reserves the right to inspect/test such items to determine the validity of the certification. If the items are found to be non-conforming, the contractor may be responsible for all costs associated with the validation retesting and reporting, unless otherwise directed by the Government.

Material Testing The contractor shall perform (or have performed) the Basic Material Testing, as required by the Purchase Description, on each lot of material. The lot shall be unacceptable for use in production of end items if any sample unit fails to meet any requirement specified, including Shade Evaluation. 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. The contractor shall obtain passing test reports prior to cutting the fabric for production.

Sampling for Shade Evaluation Samples of each lot of material shall be source sampled by the Government for shade verification. The lot shall be expressed in units of rolls (RO), otherwise defined as 250 LY (or less) length of material. The sample unit from the roll shall be 18 inches by full width sample for Camouflage materials and 18 inch by 18 inch sample swatches for solid color materials. The sample size shall be determined in accordance with the following table:

Lot Size (RO) Sample Units 1 – 5 One for Each Roll 6 – 25 5

26 – 90 18 91 – 160 32

161 – more Two sample units for every 10 rolls

Samples selected by the Government shall be submitted in a DD 1222 format for evaluation to Combat Capabilities Development Command Soldier Center Textile Materials Evaluation Team (TMET) US Army DEVCOM Soldier Center, ATTN: Rachel Matuszek and Brenda Zarate 15 General Green Ave, Natick, MA 01760-5019

Sampling and Conformance Requirements Sampling and conformance requirements for visual defects and dimensional inspections shall be performed in accordance with ANSI/ASQ Z1.4; AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARD - Sampling Procedures and Tables for Inspection by Attributes and the Purchase Description with the following Acceptable Quality Levels (AQLs):

Visual defects General Inspection Level 1: 1.5 for majors General Inspection Level 1: 4.0 for minors Dimensional S-3: 4.0 Palletization S-2: 6.5 Preparation S-2: 2.5

INSPECTIONS AND TESTS

Classification of Test and Inspections The test and inspection requirements specified herein. Unless otherwise specified, the contractor is responsible for the performance of all test and inspection requirements specified herein. The Government reserves the right to perform any of the test and inspections set forth where such tests and inspections are deemed necessary to ensure the supplies conform to prescribed requirements.

Incoming Inspection

Upon receipt of any material for use in production, the Contractor shall check for any shipping damage, verify the material specification documentation and the correctness and completeness of accompanying testing paperwork/documentation. The contractor should sample test incoming materials to verify accuracy of material specification. The DCMA Quality Assurance Representative (QAR) will verify the Contractor’s findings. The DCMA QAR will bring any deficiencies found because of the above inspection to the attention of the KO, who will provide further instructions concerning the deficient items.

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