Attachment_3_-_Site_Visit_Information.docx

Site Visit Information:

A site visit will be conducted by the Contracting Officer at the US Army Yuma Proving Ground, on 28 November 2017 at 10:00 AM MST. All attendees shall meet in Building 2100, room 35 for a brief introduction, then will compute to the weapons firing chamber site located on the YPG test range. Each company is restricted to 2 attendees. The interested vendor shall notify Teresa Dinwiddie, the Contract Specialist, via email at teresa.v.dinwiddie.civ@mail.mil or FAX number 928-328-6534 if you plan to attend the site visit.

Attendees must arrive on time to be included in the site visit. The visit will start promptly at 10:00 AM MST and anyone arriving after that time will be denied admission. Be advised that Yuma Proving Ground is a limited access installation, and people entering its gates are subject to entrance requirements and possible search. Attendees must arrange their travel to accommodate for these procedures. It is the responsibility of the Offeror to gain access to the Government installation and on a timely manner. Obtaining an Individual Day Pass (see instructions within the Access section below) may take 45 minutes and obtaining a Range Pass (see instructions within the Access section below) may take up to 2 hours. Access to the Walker and Kofa cantonment areas and range access are required for this site visit.

Failure to visit the job site will not disqualify an offer; however, the offeror acts at his own risk and will not be relieved from complying with the terms and conditions of any resultant contract by reason of such failure. In no event will a failure to inspect the site constitute grounds for a claim after award of the contract.

Photographs, audio recording, or videotaping are not permitted. There will be no cameras or cell phones with cameras allowed during the site visit.

Offerors are requested to review Solicitation W9124R-18-T-0002; The Economic Espionage Act of 1996 (http://www.law.uconn.edu/homes/swilf/ip/statutes/espionage.htm); and the Uniform Trade Secrets Act (http://www.law.upenn.edu/bll/archives/ulc/fnact99/1980s/utsa85.htm) prior to attending the site visit.

No questions pertaining to the solicitation shall be asked during the site visit. All questions and comments must be submitted via email to the point of contact below and prior to the submission date below. Late submission will not be considered.

Questions and answers raised during the site visit will be publicized through an amendment to the solicitation. Offerors must submit any final questions to Teresa Dinwiddie at email teresa.v.dinwiddie.civ@mail.mil or FAX 928-328-6534 by 12 PM MST on Thursday, 30 November 2017. Answers will be posted to Federal Business Opportunities via amendment to the solicitation on 4 December 2017.

Access:

In order to be allowed entrance onto US Army Yuma Proving Ground, offerors will need to adhere to the following:

Visitors without a valid CAC card who need to access Yuma Proving Ground cantonment areas (Howard, Walker, Kofa) will be issued an Individual Day Pass by the Visitor Control Center. The Visitors Center is temporarily located on the North-West corner of Imperial Dam Road and Highway 95, next to the “Big Guns,” and is open Monday through Thursday from 6am to 4pm. Visitors will need to present a valid driver's license or passport along with the rental agreement or proof of insurance and valid registration of the vehicle they are driving. If their driver's license is issued from Minnesota, Missouri, or Washington and it is not the Enhanced version, we require an additional form of identification (e.g. valid passport, Resident Alien card, tribal card) due to the REAL ID Act. A background check will be processed on each individual.

Visitors who need range access at Yuma Proving Ground will be issued a Range Badge by the Range Access Center, which is temporarily located in building 2100, room 25A.

Civilian, military and contractor personnel shall utilize the automated Joint Personnel Adjudication System (JPAS) visit request system to the greatest extent possible. The YPG SMO code is W04XAA5. Contact your security office for local requirements on sending visits through JPAS.

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If your organization does not utilize or have access to JPAS - A Visit Authorization Letter will need to be submitted 10 days prior to arrival. The Visit Authorization Letter must be submitted on an official company/organization letterhead or form with the following information:

· Full Name (last, first, middle)

· Social Security Number

· Date of Birth

· Place of Birth (city, state, country)

· Citizenship (If not a US citizen, provide Alien Registration/Passport numbers)

· Purpose of Visit (if under contract include contract #)

· Date(s)/Duration of Visit

· Security clearance information (level, date, and authority) if access to classified information

· Point of contact for visit (Name of YPG person and telephone)

· Signature of Approving Authority or Security Officer of the organization/company.

Mail, fax, or e-mail the visit authorization letter to:

US Army Yuma Proving Ground ATTN: Visitor Control Center 301 C Street Yuma, AZ 85365-9498

* Fax: (928) 328-7373 or DSN 899-7373

* E-mail: usarmy.ypg.atec.mbx.visitor-control@mail.mil Please use the following secure file exchange website for all transmissions at https://safe.amrdec.army.mil/safe/ Verification: (928) 328-7335/7337 or DSN 899-7335/7337.

* All visit requests must be signed for acceptance.

** NOTE: If visit includes a non-US citizen please utilize the following address:

US Army Yuma Proving Ground

ATTN: TEDT-YP-PLI

301 C Street Yuma, AZ 85365-9498 ** E-mail: usarmy.ypg.atec.mbx.intelligence-and-security-office@mail.mil Please use the following secure file exchange website for all transmissions at https://safe.amrdec.army.mil/safe/ ** Fax to the Intelligence & Security Office (928) 328-2459 or DSN 899-2459.

Verification (928) 328-4004 or DSN 899-4004

Directions:

Driving Directions to Yuma Proving Ground from Yuma International Airport Proceed straight from parking lot onto Pacific Ave.

Turn RIGHT onto 16th St./US-95.

Proceed approximately 20 miles.

Turn LEFT at the big guns onto Laguna Dam Rd.

Proceed 1 1/2 mile. Turn right at the main gate.

Once through the gate, proceed straight on Ocotillo Rd, building 2100 is the first building to the right.

Driving Directions to Yuma Proving Ground from Phoenix Begin on I-10 W towards LOS ANGELES.

Merge onto AZ-85 S via EXIT 112 toward I-8 / YUMA / SAN DIEGO.

Stay STRAIGHT to go onto W PIMA ST / I-8 BL.

Merge onto I-8 W toward SAN DIEGO.

Take the FORTUNA RD exit.

Take the ramp toward US-95.

Turn RIGHT onto US-95. Proceed approx. 14 miles.

Turn LEFT at the big guns onto Laguna Dam Rd.

Proceed 1 1/2 mile. Turn right at the main gate.

Once through the gate, proceed straight on Ocotillo Rd, building 2100 is the first building to the right.

Driving Directions to Yuma Proving Ground from San Diego Start off on I-8 E (Crossing into ARIZONA).

Take the 16TH ST / US-95 exit- EXIT 2- toward SAN LUIS.

Turn LEFT onto US-95 E / E 16TH ST.

Continue to follow US-95 E approx. 21 miles.

Turn LEFT at the big guns onto Laguna Dam Rd.

Proceed 1 1/2 mile. Turn right at the main gate.

Once through the gate, proceed straight on Ocotillo Rd, building 2100 is the first building to the right.