Attachment 1 SOW_NGIHPS_BPA_V2.docx

Statement of Work Date: 11MAR2024

1. Background: The DEVCOM Soldier Center (DEVCOM SC) Ballistic and Blast Protection Branch (BBPB) is in need of Next Generation Integrated Headborne Protection Systems (NG-IHPS) to support research and development (R&D) efforts to increase headborne protection during ballistic, blast overpressure and blunt impact events.

2. Requirements: The Contractor shall manufacture and deliver a quantity of NG-IHPS to DEVCOM SC

a. General Requirements. The contractor shall provide the following:

(1) A total quantity of 900 NG-IHPS helmets shall be manufactured, finished and delivered in the following size tariff: 100 size small, 200 size medium, 500 size large, and 100 size extra-large.

b. Specific Requirements: The contractor shall provide:

(1) All deliverables shall be manufactured, finished and packaged using the same fabrication and manufacturing process as an existing First Article Test (FAT) approved production design and in accordance with the design configuration management plan (CMP). A copy of the Aberdeen Test Center (ATC) FAT approval letter shall be included in the contractor’s proposal.

(2) No NG-IHPS FAT or lot acceptance testing (LAT) shall be included as a requirement for this effort.

(3) Helmets shall be permitted to have cosmetic defects only. Cosmetic defects shall be defined as any defect that is visual only and does not affect ballistic or non-ballistic performance of the helmet. Any cosmetic ‘blister’ or region of delamination shall be limited in size to one inch in diameter. Any cosmetic defect larger than one inch shall be considered non-compliant with this effort and shall require a replacement NG-IHPS.

(4) The contractor shall be the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) of the NG-IHPS with an existing US-based ballistic helmet production line.

3. Period of Performance: The estimated period of performance is 36 months after time of award.

4. Travel: Travel is not anticipated under this contract.

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

6. Personnel Qualifications: It is essential the contractor have an understanding of combat helmet fabrication, good manufacturing practices

a. General Experience. The contractor shall have expertise in good manufacturing practices, program management, quality assurance and quality control.

b. Specialized Experience: The contractor shall have demonstrated experience and understanding of manufacturing combat helmets and meeting performance specification.

7. Government Furnished Property (Equipment/Materials/Information/Computer Utilization): The Government shall provide no government furnished property

8. Other Direct Costs (ODC's): N/A

9. Deliverables:

a. 900 NG-IHPS helmets

a. 100 size small NG-IHPS helmets

b. 200 size medium NG-IHPS helmets

c. 500 size large NG-IHPS helmets

d. 100 size extra large NG-IHPS helmets

b. Delivery Address. All NG-IHPS shall be delivered to the following location:

10. Place of Performance: The primary place of performance shall be the contractor’s facility.

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

A quarterly status report will be provided to the Government with the following information:

· Schedule of activities planned for the next reporting period and number of remaining hours to complete activities.

· This report is due no later than the following dates: 15 January for the period 1 October to 31 December; 15 April for the period 1 January to 31 March; 15 July for the period 1 April to 30 June; and 15 October for the period 1 July to 30 September.

12. Invoicing: The Contractor shall bill at the completion of the services identifying the delivery tickets covered therein, stating the total dollar value,and supported by receipt copies of the delivery tickets.

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