W912CH26BA016.pdf

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL

BUSINESS (WOSB)

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

1. REQUISITION NUMBER PAGE 1 OF

2. CONTRACT NUMBER 3. AWARD/EFFECTIVE

DATE

4. ORDER NUMBER 5. SOLICITATION NUMBER 6. SOLICITATION ISSUE

DATE

7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

a. NAME b. TELEPHONE NUMBER (No collect 8. OFFER DUE DATE/

LOCAL TIME

9. ISSUED BY

13b. RATING

14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

CODE

15. DELIVER TO 16. ADMINISTERED BY CODE

18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY CODE17a. CONTRACTOR/

OFFEROR

CODE

FACILITY

CODE

CODE

TELEPHONE NUMBER

17b. CHECK IF REMITTANCE IS DIFFERENT AND PUT SUCH ADDRESS IN

OFFER

18b. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN BLOCK 18a UNLESS BLOCK

BELOW IS CHECKED

REQUEST

FOR QUOTE

(RFQ)

INVITATION

FOR BID

(IFB)

REQUEST

FOR

PROPOSAL

(RFP)

SEE ADDENDUM

19.

ITEM NUMBER

20.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

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QUANTITY

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UNIT

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UNIT PRICE

24.

AMOUNT

(Use Reverse and/or Attach Additional Sheets as Necessary)

25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA 26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For Government Use Only)

28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN

COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH

AND DELIVER ALL ITEMS SET FORTH OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND

ON ANY ADDITIONAL SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS

SPECIFIED

29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REFERENCE OFFER

DATED . . YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION

(BLOCK 5), INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE

SET FORTH HEREIN, IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

30a. SIGNATURE OF OFFEROR/CONTRACTOR

30b. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print) 30c. DATE SIGNED

31a. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER)

31b. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print) 31c. DATE SIGNED

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 11/2021)

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

10. THIS ACQUISITION IS UNRESTRICTED OR

NORTH AMERICAN

INDUSTRY CLASSIFICATION

STANDARD (NAICS):

SIZE STANDARD:

13a. THIS CONTRACT IS A

RATED ORDER UNDER

THE DEFENSE PRIORITIES

AND ALLOCATIONS

SYSTEM - DPAS (15 CFR 700)

SET ASIDE: % FOR:

11. DELIVERY FOR FREE ON

BOARD (FOB) DESTINATION

UNLESS BLOCK IS MARKED

SEE SCHEDULE

12. DISCOUNT TERMS

ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED

ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED

27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE (FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION) FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3

AND 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED. ADDENDA

27b. CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-5 IS ATTACHED. ADDENDA

8(A)

ECONOMICALLY

DISADVANTAGED

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL

BUSINESS (EDWOSB)

SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS

(SDVOSB)

HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

SMALL BUSINESS

NOTE: OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12, 17, 23, 24, AND 30.

calls)

Section A - Solicitation/Contract Form

TOOL KIT, SMALL ARMS (SARTK)Instrument Name:

Product Service Code : 5180

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or commercial services prepared in accordance with part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Offers are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number W912CH-26-B- A016 is issued as an invitation for bid (IFB) for the Small Arms Tool Kit.

A.1. DESCRIPTION OF ACTION

(a) This Invitation for Bids (IFB) is intended to result in the award of a single five-year indefinite delivery indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract for the TOOL KIT, SMALL ARMS (SARTK), National Stock Number (NSN): 5180-01-670-9469, part number: 0631A0000. The resulting contract will establish pricing to be utilized through issuance of delivery orders, for discrete quantities during the period stated in the Schedule. The minimum quantity is 120 KT and the maximum 5-year quantity is 6,404 KT; only the minimum quantity for this procurement is guaranteed. Further, the quantities listed in this IFB and the resulting contract are estimates only and not a representation they will be ordered, nor is it a representation that conditions affecting Government needs will be stable.

Please see FAR 52.216-22: Indefinite Quantity for additional information.

(b) This IFB is a total small business set-aside in accordance with Revolutionary FAR Overhaul

(RFO) 19.104-1.

(c) There is a Technical Data Package (TDP) associated with this procurement. The TDP is Distribution Statement "A", which is approved for public release and distribution is unlimited.

Please see Section C.1. TDP Information for instructions on how to access this data. Please also see Section C.4. Additional Quality Assurance / Quality Engineering Requirements. BIDDERS

MUST RETURN A SIGNED COPY OF THE TDPL COVER SHEET WITH THEIR BID

SUBMISSION OR THE BID SUBMISSION MAY BE REJECTED.

(d) Bidders are advised to carefully read and understand this entire IFB, including Sections L and M, prior to submitting a bid for evaluation. The Government will evaluate bids without discussions and does not assume the duty to search for data to cure problems it finds in any bid. Therefore, all information necessary for the review and evaluation of a bid is to be contained within the bid submission.

(e) Bidders must complete all necessary fill-ins and representations throughout this IFB, including but not limited to:

(1) STANDARD FORM 1449 (IFB COVER PAGE) & Amendments (if applicable):

W912CH26BA016

(2) SECTION B: The unit prices and dollar amounts requested for CLINs 0010-0015;

(3) SECTION E: E.1. Inspection and Acceptance Points - Origin;

(4) SECTION F: F.1. TIME OF DELIVERY;

(5) SECTION J: TDPL COVER SHEET in Attachment 0001 - TDP 0631A0000;

(6) SECTION K: DFARS 252.204-7998 ALTERNATE A, ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND

CERTIFICATIONS (DEVIATION 2026-O0043);

(7) SECTION K: FAR 52.225-18 - Place of Manufacture; and

(8) SECTION K: FAR 52.229-11 - Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements - Notice and Representation

Failure to complete all required fill-ins and representations may result in the rejection of a bid.

(f) Bidders shall acknowledge receipt of all IFB amendments by the date and time indicated for receipt of bids. If this IFB is amended, then all terms and conditions which are not modified remain unchanged. Please see Section A.4. Acknowledgement of Amendments and FAR 52.214-3:

Amendments to IFBs for additional information.

(g) All bids received in response to this IFB shall be valid for a minimum of 180 calendar days.

Please see FAR 52.214-16: Minimum Bid Acceptance Period for additional information.

(h) Bid opening will be held with all Bidders and shall commence on Wednesday, 21-Oct-2026 at 1 p.m. local time (Warren, MI). Due to security protocols at the Detroit Arsenal, bid opening will be held virtually. Bidder attendance at this event is not required. The Government will provide a Microsoft Teams link, teleconference number, and passcode prior to bid opening. Please contact the following personnel via e-mail, after IFB close and at least 24 hours prior to bid opening, to receive this information:

Lyndsey Pena

CONTRACT SPECIALIST, ARMY CONTRACTING COMMAND - DETROIT ARSENAL

EMAIL: lyndsey.m.pena.civ@army.mil

-and-

Nikhil Patel

CONTRACT SPECIALIST, ARMY CONTRACTING COMMAND - DETROIT ARSENAL

EMAIL: nikhil.a.patel2.civ@army.mil

(i) Early deliveries are authorized at no additional cost to the Government.

A.2. IFB STRUCTURE

(a) North American Industry Classification System. The Government will utilize North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 332216 - Saw Blade and Hand tool Manufacturing for this procurement. Failure to register via the System for Award Management (SAM) website for this NAICS code, prior to submitting a bid in response to this IFB, may preclude your firm from receiving an award. Bidders should be aware of how U.S. Small Business concerns are defined in FAR Part 19, Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) Part 219, and 13 CFR 121 Small Business Size Regulations. Bidders are advised to review 13 CFR 121.103, "How does SBA determine affiliation?", if applicable to this IFB.

(b) Ordering Periods and Delivery Orders. There will be five one-year ordering periods beginning the date of contract award. Future delivery orders will be awarded pursuant to FAR 52.216-18:

Ordering, FAR 52.216-19: Order Limitations, FAR 52.216-22: Indefinite Quantity, and Section B of this IFB.

A.3. ELECTRONIC CONTRACTING

(a) All Army Contracting Command - Detroit Arsenal IFBs will be publicized on the System for Award Management (SAM) website: https://www.SAM.gov

Any additional attachments, including the TDP(s) when available electronically, will be separate attachments or links embedded in the IFB.

(b) Interested Bidders shall submit a completed IFB, including the Standard Form 1449, via e-mail with the subject line "IFB Submission - W912CH-26-B-A016 (Contractor Name)" to the following personnel:

Lyndsey Pena

CONTRACT SPECIALIST, ARMY CONTRACTING COMMAND - DETROIT ARSENAL

EMAIL: lyndsey.m.pena.civ@army.mil

-and-

Nikhil Patel

CONTRACT SPECIALIST, ARMY CONTRACTING COMMAND - DETROIT ARSENAL

EMAIL: nikhil.a.patel2.civ@army.mil

Once a bid is received, the Contract Specialist will reply to the respective Bidder indicating receipt of the submission. NOTE: FAX, HARDCOPY (PAPER), AND DVD/CD-ROM BIDS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. HAND-CARRIED

BIDS, WHETHER HARDCOPY OR ELECTRONIC, WILL ALSO NOT BE ACCEPTED.

(c) Please pay close attention to the Issued By block on the cover page of this IFB for a closing date and time. The closing date and time is based on the local time of the listed location of the Issued By office. In accordance with FAR 52.214-7: Late Submissions, Modifications, and Withdrawals of Bids, Bidders are responsible for submitting bids, and any revisions/modifications, so as to be received by the Government office designated in the IFB by the date and time specified.

(d) It is the Bidder's responsibility to ensure the bid is received by the date and time specified on the cover page of this IFB. In accordance with FAR 52.214-7: Late Submissions, Modifications, and Withdrawals of Bids, if the bid was not received at the initial point of entry to the Government infrastructure (in this case, received via e-mail) by the exact date and time specified on the cover page of this IFB, it will be determined late. Bid is defined to mean ALL volumes or parts required by the IFB are included in the electronic submission.

NOTE: There is no "expected" or "target" length of time for bid submission; size and content may be factors, therefore Bidders are strongly cautioned when submitting bids to allow adequate time for submission.

(e) IFBs may remain posted on SAM.gov after the IFB closing date. If the response deadline has passed for the IFB, vendors will no longer be able to submit electronic responses.

(f) Any award issued as a result of this IFB will be distributed electronically. In the event of a FOIA request for a copy of any award issued as a result of this IFB, or any subsequent modifications to the contract, the contract and modifications will be released, including the awarded unit price. This is the notice required by Executive Order 12600 (June 23, 1987) of the Government's intention to release unit prices in response to any request under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), 5 USC 552. Unit price is defined as the contract price per unit or item purchased as it appears in Section B of the contract and is NOT referring to nor does it include cost or pricing data /information. If a Bidder objects to such release in the base contract or contract modifications, the Bidder must notify the Contracting Officer in writing prior to the closing date identified in this IFB and include the rationale for the objection consistent with the provisions of FOIA. A release determination will be made based on the rationale given.

(g) All questions pertaining to this IFB shall be submitted via e-mail to the following personnel by Monday, 5-Oct-2026 at 1 p.m. local time (Warren, MI):

Lyndsey Pena

CONTRACT SPECIALIST, ARMY CONTRACTING COMMAND - DETROIT ARSENAL

EMAIL: lyndsey.m.pena.civ@army.mil

-and-

Nikhil Patel

CONTRACT SPECIALIST, ARMY CONTRACTING COMMAND - DETROIT ARSENAL

EMAIL: nikhil.a.patel2.civ@army.mil

Responses will be furnished via a Q&A log posting to SAM.gov or as an IFB amendment, if the information is necessary in submitting bids or if the lack thereof would be prejudicial to other prospective Bidders. Please see FAR 52.214-6: Explanation to Prospective Bidders for additional information. The Government will review all questions received but is not obligated to answer questions submitted after the date/time noted above, prior to IFB close.

(h) For technical assistance in doing business with the Government, and doing business electronically, please visit the Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) website to locate a regional center at: http://www.aptac-us.org

A.4. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF AMENDMENTS

Acknowledge all the amendments received from the Government by identifying the amendment number and its issue date below:

Amendment Number: Date:

A.5. ARMY CONTRACTING COMMAND DETROIT ARSENAL (DTA) OMBUDSPERSON

Information regarding the Ombudsperson for this contract is located at the following website:

https://tacom.army.mil/ombudsman (Best viewed using Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge).

A.6. ALL OR NONE - COMMERCIAL ITEM ACQUISITION - SEALED BIDDING

(a) This provision serves as official notice that all bid submissions must offer to provide the total quantity of all items identified in this solicitation.

(b) Only one award will be made as a result of this solicitation. Bids submitted for less than the total quantity of all items identified in this solicitation will NOT be considered for award.

(c) Note: This provision supersedes any/all other solicitation language pertaining to multiple awards.

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Section B - Supplies or Services & Prices or Costs

Additional Information/Notes

SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

The following four digit Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs) utilize the numbering system below:

The first three digits signify item and the fourth (last) digit signifies the applicable contract year, i.e., CLIN 0011 is for the first item - first ordering year, CLIN 0012 is for the first item - second ordering year, CLIN 0013 is for the first item - third ordering year, etc.

The last digit of zero (0), signifies the CLIN is for Product Verification Testing (PVT).

The following definitions apply to the entire solicitation and resulting contract:

First ordering year of the contract is the date of award plus 364 days.

Second ordering year of the contract is 365 days through 729 days after contract award.

Third ordering year of the contract is 730 days through 1,094 days after contract award.

Fourth ordering year of the contract is 1,095 days through 1,459 days after contract award.

Fifth ordering year of the contract is 1,460 days through 1,824 days after contract award.

The price applicable to an individual order is the price for the ordering year in which the order is issued. The delivery date does not determine the ordering year.

The information presented below applies to Item No. 0011 Through 0015:

Minimum Five-Year Quantity: 120 KT

Maximum Five- Year Quantity: 6404 KT

Only the minimum five-year quantity is guaranteed. Each ordering year estimate, is a 12 month average monthly demand with contract factors built in.

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Item Supplies/Service Quanti ty

Unit Unit Price Amount

0010 PRODUCT VERIFICATION TEST

REPORT (PVTR)

1 Lot

Product Service Code: R499

Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

Additional Descriptive Data:

PLEASE NOTE:

- IAW NARRATIVE E.3. PRODUCT VERIFICATION TESTING (CONTRACTOR

FACILITY), 1 LO is 3 KT

- ALL OFFERORS SHALL IDENTIFY A DOLLAR AMOUNT FOR THE PVT CLIN.

FAILURE TO SEPARATELY IDENTIFY A PVT DOLLAR AMOUNT SHALL MEAN

THAT THE OFFEROR WILL PROVIDE PVT AT NO ADDITIONAL COST TO THE

GOVERNMENT, AND THE PROPOSAL WILL BE EVALUATED ACCORDINGLY.

0011 FIRST ORDERING YEAR

National Stock Number: 5180-01- 670-9469

Product Service Code: 5180

North American Industry Classification System (NAICS):

332216

Drawing Number: 0631A0000

Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

3,404 Kit

Additional Descriptive Data:

Quantity is an estimate.

0012 SECOND ORDERING YEAR

National Stock Number: 5180-01- 670-9469

Product Service Code: 5180

North American Industry Classification System (NAICS):

332216

Drawing Number: 0631A0000

Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

750 Kit

Additional Descriptive Data:

Quantity is an estimate.

0013 THIRD ORDERING YEAR

National Stock Number: 5180-01- 670-9469

Product Service Code: 5180

Drawing Number: 0631A0000

Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

750 Kit

Additional Descriptive Data:

Quantity is an estimate.

0014 FOURTH ORDERING YEAR

National Stock Number: 5180-01- 670-9469

Product Service Code: 5180

North American Industry Classification System (NAICS):

332216

Drawing Number: 0631A0000

Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

750 Kit

Additional Descriptive Data:

Quantity is an estimate.

0015 FIFTH ORDERING YEAR

National Stock Number: 5180-01- 670-9469

Product Service Code: 5180

North American Industry Classification System (NAICS):

332216

Drawing Number: 0631A0000

Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

750 Kit

Additional Descriptive Data:

Quantity is an estimate.

9000 See Exhibits A

Contract Data Requirements List

(CDRL)

Additional Descriptive Data:

Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) is associated with the Data Item Numbers on the Contract Data Requirements List (CDRLs) DD Form 1423, in Section J

(A001 - A005) Not Separately Priced (NSP) Please see Section J, Exhibit A, DD Form 1423 - Contract Data Requirements List (CDRLs) for a complete list of data items associated with this solicitation and the resulting contract.

A001 ENGINEERING CHANGE

PROPOSAL (ECP)

Product Service Code: R702

Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

1 Lot

A002 REQUEST FOR VARIANCE (RFV)

Product Service Code: R702

Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

1 Lot

A003 NOTICE OF REVISION (NOR)

Product Service Code: R702

1 Lot

Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

A004 START OF WORK MEETING

MINUTES

Product Service Code: R702

Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

1 Lot

A005 PERFORMANCE VERIFICATION

TEST REPORT (PVTR)

(CONTRACTOR FACILITY)

Product Service Code: R702

Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

1 Lot

Section C - Description/Specifications/Statement of Work

C.1. TECHNICAL DATA PACKAGE INFORMATION

The following "X"d item applies to this solicitation:

[ ] 1. There is no Technical Data Package (TDP) included with this solicitation.

[ X ] 2. The TDP for this solicitation resides within the System for Award Management (SAM) (https://SAM.gov) associated with this solicitation number:

W912CH-26-B-A016

(TDP 0631A0000/59678)

To access the data through SAM:

a. Log on to the SAM web site: https://SAM.gov.

b. Search for the solicitation number.

c. Click on the attachment you would like to view.

d. If the attachment is restricted, request access to the document.

(1) TDPs that have an Export Control Warning Notice are subject to the Arms Export Control Act (Section 2751 of Title 22, United States Code) or the Export Control Reform Act of 2018 (Chapter 58 Sections 4801-4852 of Title 50, United States Code).

(2) Further dissemination of the TDP must be in accordance with provisions of DoD Directive 5230.25, DoDI 5230.24, its Distribution Statement markings, and U.S. export control laws. This also applies to distribution of the TDP to all SUBCONTRACTORS at every level.

(3) To obtain these TDPs, contractors must have a current DD 2345, Militarily Critical Technical Data Agreement on file with Defense Logistics Information Service (DLIS). To obtain certification, go to DD FORM 2345 Instructions and DD 2345.

(4) Upon completion of the purposes for which Government Technical Data has been provided, the Contractor is required to destroy all documents, including all reproductions, duplications, or copies thereof as may have been further distributed by the Contractor. Destruction of this technical data shall be accomplished by: shredding, pulping, burning, or melting any physical copies of the TDP and/or deletion or removal of downloaded TDP files from computer drives and electronic devices, and any copies of those files.

e. If technical data is otherwise restricted, select "Request Explicit Access." This will generate an email to the Contract Specialist and Contracting Officer at Army Contract Command - Warren

(DTA) with all the information needed to grant contractor access to restricted documents. SAM will automatically generate an email stating when the requesting contractor has permission to view or download TDP items.

f. If multiple individuals in the contractor's organization need access to the Technical Data Package (TDP) for a solicitation and an explicit access request is required, each individual MUST submit an explicit access request to be granted approval to view the TDP. Those same individuals MUST be registered in SAM. Any individuals no longer with the company should be deleted.

Questions related to registration in SAM should be directed to https://www.sam.gov/ The SAM helpdesk phone number is (866) 606-8220. Vendors are responsible for placing correct information in SAM.

g. It is strongly suggested that contractors submit the explicit access request and provide the buyer with the completed "Use and Non- Disclosure Agreement" at the same time if the solicitation requires both to gain access to view the TDP.

C.2. CONFIGURATION MANAGEMENT DOCUMENTATION

The Contractor may submit Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs), Requests for Variance (RFVs), and Notices of Revision (NORs) for the requirements in the Government-provided Technical Data Package (TDP). The Configuration Change Management section of SAE EIA-649-1 (current revision) Configuration Management Requirement for Defense Contracts, Paragraph 3.3, shall be used for configuration control of material with the following exclusions: paragraph 3.3(3);

the second sentence of paragraph 3.3.1.8.1(1).

b. Furnished item(s) shall conform to the approved configuration requirements/revision, unless a Request for Variance (RFV) is processed and approved as provided by Paragraph E. below. The term "Request for Variance" includes Requests for Deviations and Waivers.

c. Value Engineering Change Proposals (VECPs) for cost saving improvements to the TDP should not be processed per SAE EIA-649-1 and should be referred to Section I FAR Clause 52.248-1 - Value Engineering.

d. All ECPs submitted will be deemed routine. If an ECP is considered as an emergency or urgent;

that justification for the rationale shall be included in the ECP submittal with all applicable supporting documentation.

e. For ECPs, RFVs, or NORs, the Contractor must submit the documentation listed in sub-paragraphs e (i) through e (iii). Failure to submit a complete legible package may result in return of the ECP/RFV/NOR without processing.

(i) for ECPs, the Contractor shall prepare and deliver the ECP in accordance with (IAW) CDRL A001.

(ii) for RFVs, the Contractor shall prepare and deliver the RFV IAW CDRL A002.

(iii) for NORs, the Contractor shall prepare and deliver the NOR IAW CDRL A003.

f. The Government's acceptance of the data deliverable required by CDRL/DD Form 1423 in e(i)-

(iii) above signifies only that the data satisfies the requirements of the DID and is considered acceptable for Government processing. Acceptance of the data deliverable does not signify "technical approval" of the change proposed by the deliverable and should not be interpreted as authorizing the Contractor to proceed with the work proposed by the change. Disposition of the change (approval/disapproval) will follow acceptance of the CDRL at the Government's sole discretion. Incorporation of an approved RFV or ECP will require execution of a contract modification.

g. The Contractor should direct questions regarding the status of an ECP or RFV to the Procuring Contracting Officer (PCO) and copy the Administrative Contracting Officer (ACO).

h. The submission of an ECP/RFV/NOR does not affect the required delivery date of the contract.

C.3. START OF WORK MEETING (CDRL A004)

a. The contractor shall hold a start of work meeting at its facility, unless some other location is designated in the contract, within _30_ days after contract award. The Start of Work Meeting is to assure a clear and mutual understanding of the contract terms, conditions, line items, technical requirements and sequence of events needed for successful execution of the subject contract effort. The contractor shall participate with the Government to arrange a schedule and agenda for the meeting.

b. The contractor shall at a minimum invite Government contracting personnel (PCO/Contract Specialist). At the discretion of the PCO, other Government technical personnel may be invited to the meeting: Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) identified in Section G or in an appointment letter; Quality Assurance personnel; DCMA; etc. All Government invitees shall be given at least _7_ days advance notice of the time, date, and location of the start of work meeting.

The preferred method of notification is by email. The contractor shall provide the Government with minutes of the Start of Work Meeting within _5_ days after the meeting is held.

C.4. Additional Quality Assurance / Quality Engineering Requirements

1. A quantity of _three (3)_ Small Arms Repairman Tool Kit (SARTK) shall be furnished for 100% inspection (CDRL A005) to ensure compliance with all QAP(s), specification(s), and drawing(s) associated with this contract.

2. 100% visual inspection of all items in tool chest, tray and drawers to be verified with components list for completeness.

3. 100% visual inspection of Identification Plate for legibility and completeness.

4. The following procedures shall be added to Part V of Quality Assurance Provision (QAP) 0631E0002: On Page No. 4, Under STM-4, add:

(f) Visually verify when a tool is removed from a retention feature, a layer of color contrasting foam is exposed to alert that a tool has been removed.

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Requirements TOOL KIT, SMALL ARMS (SARTK) - 5-Year IDIQ

Section D - Packaging and Marking

D.1. PACKAGING REQUIREMENTS (SPECIFICATIONS/STANDARDS)

The preservation, packaging, packing, and marking requirements for this contract/item shall be accomplished in accordance with the requirements in the specification/standard defined below.

The following requirements shall apply:

LEVEL OF PRESERVATION: COMMERCIAL

LEVEL OF PACKING: COMMERCIAL

QUANTITY PER UNIT PACKAGE: 001

a. Packaging. Preservation, packaging, packing, unitization and marking furnished by the supplier shall provide protection for a minimum of one year, provide for multiple handling, redistribution and shipment by any mode and meet or exceed the following requirements.

(i) Cleanliness. Items shall be free of dirt and other contaminants which would contribute to the deterioration of the item or which would require cleaning by the customer prior to use. Coatings and preservatives applied to the item for protection are not considered contaminants. Cleaning may be any suitable process that is not injurious to the item or the protective finish.

(ii) Preservation. Items susceptible to corrosion or deterioration shall be provided protection by means of preservative coatings, volatile corrosion inhibitors, desiccants, waterproof and or watervaporproof barriers.

(iii) Cushioning. Items requiring protection from physical and mechanical damage (e.g. fragile, sensitive, material critical) or which could cause physical damage to other items shall be protected by wrapping, cushioning, pack compartmentalization, or other means to mitigate shock and vibration to prevent damage during handling and shipment. Items of a delicate nature shall not be subjected to damage from rugged items contained within the kit. Non-critical items of odd shapes or having sharp protrusions will not damage other items or protective barriers.

b. Unit Package. A unit package shall be so designed and constructed that it will contain the contents with no damage to the item(s), and with minimal damage to the unit pack during shipment and storage in the shipping container, and will allow subsequent handling. The outermost component of a unit package shall be a container such as a sealed bag, carton or box. Unit packs shall be designed to have minimum size and weight while retaining the protection required and enhancing standardization.

c. Unit Package Quantity. Unless otherwise specified, the unit package quantity shall be one each part, set, assembly, kit, etc.

d. Intermediate Package (as applicable) Intermediate packaging is required whenever one or more of the following conditions exist:

(i) the quantity is over one (1) gross of the same national stock number,

(ii) use enhances handling and inventorying,

(iii) the exterior surfaces of the unit pack is a bag of any type, regardless of size,

(iv) the unit pack is less than 64 cubic inches,

(v) the weight of the unit pack is less than five (5) pounds and no dimension is over twelve (12) inches.

Intermediate containers shall be limited to a maximum of 100 unit packs, a net load of 40 pounds, or a maximum volume of 1.5 cubic feet, whichever occurs first.

e. Shipping Containers. Unit packages and intermediate packages not meeting the requirements for a shipping container shall be packed in shipping containers. All shipping containers shall be the most cost effective and shall be of minimum cube to contain and protect the items. The shipping container (including any necessary blocking, bracing, cushioning, or waterproofing) shall comply with the regulations of the carrier used and shall provide safe delivery to the destination at the lowest tariff cost. The shipping container shall be capable of multiple handling, stacking at least ten feet high, and storage under favorable conditions (such as enclosed facilities) for a minimum of one year.

f. Unitization. Shipments of identical items going to the same destination shall be palletized if they have a total cubic displacement of 50 cubic feet or more unless skids or other forklift handling features are included on the containers. Pallet loads shall be stable, and to the greatest extent possible, provide a level top for ease of stacking. A palletized load shall be of a size to allow for placement of two pallet loads high and wide in a conveyance. The weight capacity of the pallet shall be adequate for the load. The preferred commercial expendable pallet is a 40 x 48 inch, 4-way entry pallet although variations may be permitted as dictated by the characteristics of the items being unitized. All variations must be approved by the contracting office prior to implementation. The load shall be contained in a manner that will permit safe handling during shipment and storage.

g. Marking. All unit packages, intermediate packs, exterior shipping containers, and, as applicable, unitized loads shall be marked in accordance with MIL-STD-129, including bar coding and a MSL label. The contractor is responsible for application of special markings as discussed in the Military Standard regardless of whether specified in the contract or not. Special markings include, but are not limited to, Shelf-life markings, structural markings, and transportation special handling markings. The marking of pilferable and sensitive materiel will not identify the nature of the materiel. Passive RFID tagging is required in all contracts that contain DFARS clause 252.211- 7006. Contractors shall check the solicitation and/or contract for this clause. For details and most recent information, see http://www.acq.osd.mil/log/sci/ait.html for the current DoD Suppliers'

Passive RFID Information Guide and Supplier Implementation Plan. If the item has Unique Item Identifier (UII) markings then the UII needs to be 2D bar coded and applied on the unit package, intermediate and exterior containers, and the unit load.

h. Hazardous Materials (as applicable): Hazardous Materials is defined as a substance, or waste which has been determined by the Secretary of Transportation to be capable of posing an unreasonable risk to health, safety, and property when transported in commerce and which has been so designated. (This includes all items listed as hazardous in Titles 29, 40 and 49 CFR and other applicable modal regulations effective at the time of shipment.) When applicable, the packaging and marking for hazardous material shall comply with the requirements for the mode of transport and the applicable performance packaging contained in the following documents:

International Air Transport Association (IATA) Dangerous Goods Regulations

International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code (IMDG)

Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 29, Title 40 and Title 49

Joint Service Regulation AFMAN24-604/TM38-250/NAVSUPPUB 505/MCO P4030.19/DLAM

4145.3 (for military air shipments).

If the shipment originates from outside the continental United States, the shipment shall be prepared in accordance with the United Nations Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods in a manner acceptable to the Competent Authority of the nation of origin and in accordance with regulations of all applicable carriers. A Product Safety Data Sheet (SDS) is required to be included with every unit pack and intermediate container and shall be included with the packing list inside the sealed pouch attached to the outside of the package.

i. Heat Treatment and Marking of Wood Packaging Materials. All non-manufactured wood used in packaging shall be heat treated to a core temperature of 56 degrees Celsius for a minimum of 30 minutes. The box/pallet manufacturer and the manufacturer of wood used as inner packaging shall be affiliated with an inspection agency accredited by the board of review of the American Lumber Standard Committee. The box/pallet manufacturer and the manufacturer of wood used as inner packaging shall ensure tractability to the original source of heat treatment. Each box/pallet shall be marked to show the conformance to the International Plant Protection Convention Standard. Boxes /pallets and any wood used as inner packaging made of non-manufactured wood shall be heat-treated. The quality mark shall be placed on both ends of the outer packaging, between the end cleats or end battens; on two sides of the pallet. Foreign manufacturers shall have the heat treatment of non-manufactured wood products verified in accordance with their National Plant Protection Organization's compliance program. In addition, wood used as dunnage for blocking and bracing, to include ISO containers, shall be ordered with ALSC certified marking for dunnage or the markings may be applied locally at two foot intervals.

j. Quality Assurance. The contractor is responsible for establishing a quality system. Full consideration to examinations, inspections, and tests will be given to ensure the acceptability of the commercial package. All items, packing configurations, and markings supplied under this contract shall be identical to the first article

k. Supplemental Instructions. The Small Arms Repairman Tool Kit shall be placed into a weather resistant fiberboard container conforming to ASTM D5118/D5118M, RSC. This will serve as the unit and shipping container. Items within foam organizers may not require packaging if placed in a dedicated position within the case, where there is no potential for corrosion or physical damage and can be identified by a layout plan. Items susceptible to corrosion shall be protected with the use of Volatile Corrosion Inhibitors (VCI) or Desiccant packs. Where VCI is used, electric or battery operated devices, batteries, natural or synthetic rubber, optical systems, or precision moving parts shall be placed in a heat sealed bag to prevent exposure to vapors. Desiccant and VCI shall not be present in the same pack. The exterior unit pack shall be marked for handling to indicate that the load must be shipped and stored in the upright position only. Manuals, parts lists, and warranty information shall be packed in sealed water proof packaging that is reusable, i.e. zip lock bag.

Packing Lists shall be sealed in water-resistant envelopes and secured to the exterior of the load or crate in the most protected location.

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Section E - Inspection and Acceptance

E.1. INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE POINTS: ORIGIN

The Government's inspection and acceptance of the supplies offered under this contract/purchase order shall take place at ORIGIN. Offeror must specify below the exact name, address, and CAGE of the facility where supplies to be furnished under this contract/purchase order will be available for inspection/acceptance.

INSPECTION POINT: __________________________________________

(Name) (CAGE)

(Address) (City) (State) (Zip)

ACCEPTANCE POINT: __________________________________________

(Name) (CAGE)

(Address) (City) (State) (Zip)

PRODUCT VERIFICATION TEST REPORT (PVTR) ACCEPTANCE: DESTINATION

The Government's acceptance of the PVT Report offered under this order shall take place at

DESTINATION.

E.2. DESTRUCTIVE TESTING

(a) All costs for destructive testing by the Contractor and items destroyed by the Government are considered as being included in the contract unit price.

(b) Where destructive testing of items or components thereof is required by contract or specification, the number of items or components required to be destructively tested, whether destructively tested or not, shall be in addition to the quantity to be delivered to the Government as set forth in the Contract Schedule.

(c) All pieces of the complete First Article shall be considered as destructively tested items unless specifically exempted by other provisions of this contract.

(d) The Contractor shall not reuse any components from items used in a destructive test during First Article, lot acceptance or in process testing, unless specifically authorized by the Contracting Officer.

(e) The Government reserves the right to take title to all or any items or components described above. The Government may take title to all or any items or components upon notice to the Contractor. The items or components of items to which the Government takes title shall be shipped in accordance with the Contracting Officer's instructions. Those items and components to which the Government does not obtain title shall be rendered inoperable and disposed of as scrap by the Contractor.

E.3. PRODUCT VERIFICATION TESTING (CONTRACTOR FACILITY) (CDRL A005)

(a) Subsequent to completion of both contractor and Government inspection/verification actions, a test sample consisting of _3 KT of 0631A0000_ shall be selected by the Government Quality Assurance Representative (QAR) for _Product Verification Testing_.

(b) The test shall be conducted at the contractor's facility _IAW 0631A0000_. A copy of the contractor's inspection/test results shall be provided with the test sample. The contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer in writing at least _15_ calendar days prior to initiation of the (each) test. The contractor shall also provide a copy of such notification to _the Contract Specialist, the PCO, and the QAR_.

(c) The test sample shall be examined and/or tested in accordance with _The Technical Data Package associated QAP's_.

(d) Within _30_ days after completion of the test, the Contracting Officer (or designated representative) shall provide notification to the Contractor as to the approval, disapproval, or conditional approval of the product verification test. Unless authorized by the Contracting Officer, the lot from which the test sample was taken shall not be shipped from the Contractor's facility, nor shall final acceptance of the lot be made, until such time as notification has been provided by the Contracting Officer that the Product Verification Test samples have been approved/conditionally approved.

(e) If the Contracting Officer does not provide notification of the approval, conditional approval, or disapproval of the Product Verification Test sample within the time specified above, the Contracting Officer shall, if applicable, equitably adjust the delivery/performance dates and/or contract price (and any other contractual provision affected by such delay) in accordance with the procedures provided in the Changes clause of this contract.

(f) If any test sample fails to meet any applicable contractual requirement, the lot or batch from which the test sample was drawn shall be considered to be rejected. The contractor shall take immediate corrective action, both to correct the deficiency/nonconformance and to prevent recurrence of the deficiency/nonconformance. Such corrective action shall be taken by the contractor at no increase in contract price. Such corrective action shall apply to all items (to include basic issue items and/or repair parts) either in-process of final assembly, which have been produced or are in production since the last successful Product Verification Test. In addition, the provisions of any warranty clause contained in the contract shall apply. Upon completion of the corrective action, the contractor shall resubmit a sample for Product Verification testing. Any and all costs associated with testing the additional Product Verification Test sample shall be borne by the contractor. The Contracting Officer shall equitably adjust the contract price as applicable for the costs associated with the additional testing resulting from failure of the test sample to meet the applicable contractual requirements.

(g) If the contractor fails to deliver any Product Verification test sample within the time specified, or if the test sample is disapproved and an acceptable replacement is not provided within the time specified, the contractor shall be deemed to have failed to make delivery within the meaning of the Default clause of this contract.

(h) Unless otherwise specified, the initial production/confirmatory test units shall be considered to be destructively tested. At the Contracting Officer's discretion, the initial production/confirmatory test units, and any unused repair parts, may be returned to the contractor for refurbishing, and may subsequently be shipped as deliverable items under the terms of the contract. Any refurbished test units shall meet all contract requirements; inspection and acceptance of any refurbished test units shall be conducted in accordance with contract requirements. Any costs to refurbish the test units shall be subject to negotiation between the contracting Officer and the contractor.

E.4. INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE (FIRST ARTICLE/PVT APPROVAL)

In addition to inspection requirements specified in applicable drawings and/or specifications, the following provisions shall apply to this contract:

(a) FIRST ARTICLE APPROVAL-CONTRACTOR TESTING: First Article Approval-Contractor Testing shall be performed in accordance with E.3. PRODUCT VERIFICATION TESTING

(CONTRACTOR FACILITY).

(b) The Product Verification Test Report (PVTR) shall be compiled by the contractor to the contractor's own format. The PVTR shall document the results of all inspections and tests (including supplier's and vendor's inspection records and certifications, when applicable). The PVTR shall include actual inspections and test results to include all measurements, recorded test data, and certifications (if applicable) keyed to each drawing, specification and Quality Assurance Provision (QAP) requirement and identified by each individual QAP characteristic, drawing /specification characteristic and unlisted characteristic. The PVTR shall contain sufficient narrative content, technical data, illustrations or photographic evidence, and an objective determination by the contractor to allow the designated Government representative to determine that the Product Verification Test was successfully completed.

E.5. SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS TO FIRST ARTICLE APPROVAL (PVT -

CONTRACTOR TESTING)

(a) The first article approval item(s) shall be examined and tested as required by the item specification(s), Quality Assurance Provisions (QAPs) and all drawings listed in the Technical Data Package.

(b) The first article shall be representative of items to be manufactured using the same processes and procedures and at the same facility as contract production. All parts and materials, including packaging and packing, shall be obtained from the same source of supply as will be used during regular production. All components, subassemblies, and assemblies in the first article sample shall have been produced by the Contractor (including subcontractors) using the technical data package applicable to this procurement.

(c) The first article shall be inspected and tested by the contractor for all requirements of the drawing(s), the QAPs, and specification(s) referenced thereon, except for:

(1) Inspections and tests contained in material specifications provided that the required inspection and tests have been performed within the last year and the results are submitted with the Certificates of Conformance are submitted with the Product Verification Test Report.

(2) Inspections and tests for Military Standard (MS) components and parts provided that inspection and tests have been performed previously and certifications for the components and parts are submitted with the First Article Test Report.

(3) Corrosion resistance tests over 10 days in length provided that a test specimen or sample representing the same process has successfully passed the same test within 30 days prior to processing the first article, and results of the tests are submitted with the Product Verification Test Report.

(4) Life cycle tests over 10 days in length provided that the same or similar items manufactured using the same processes have successfully passed the same test within 1 year prior to processing the first article and results of the tests are submitted with the Product Verification Test Report.

(5) Onetime qualification tests, which are defined as a one-time on the drawing(s), provided that the same or similar item manufactured using the same processes has successfully passed the tests, and results of the test are on file at the contractor's facility and certifications are submitted with the Product Verification Test Report.

(d) Those inspections which are of a destructive nature shall be performed upon additional sample parts selected from the same lot(s) or batch(es) from which the first article was selected.

(e) A Product Verification Test Report shall be compiled by the contractor documenting the results of all inspections and tests (including supplier's and vendor's inspection records and certifications, when applicable). The Product Verification Test Report shall include actual inspection and test results to include all measurements, recorded test data, and certifications (if applicable) keyed to each drawing, specification and QAP requirement and identified by each individual QAP characteristic, drawing/specification characteristic and unlisted characteristic. Evidence of the QAR's verification will be provided. One copy of the Product Verification Test Report will be copy furnished to the ACO and cc the Contract Specialist and PCO.

(f) Notwithstanding the provisions for waiver of first article, an additional first article sample or portion thereof, may be ordered by the Contracting Officer in writing when (i) a major change is made to the technical data, (ii) whenever there is a lapse in production for a period in excess of 90 days, or (iii) whenever a change occurs in place of performance, manufacturing process, material used, drawing, specification or source of supply. When conditions (i), (ii), or (iii) above occurs, the Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer so that a determination can be made concerning the need for the additional first article sample or portion thereof, and instructions provided concerning the submission, inspection, and notification of results. Costs of the additional first article testing resulting from any of the causes listed herein that were instituted by the contractor and not due to changes directed by the Government shall be borne by the Contractor.

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FAR Clauses Incorporated by Reference

Number Title Effective Date

Alternate Deviation

Variation Effective Date

52.246-2 Inspection of Supplies-Fixed- Price.

1996-08

52.246-16 Responsibility for Supplies. 1984-04

FAR Clauses Incorporated by Full Text

Number Title Effective Date

Alternate Deviation

Variation Effective Date

52.246-11 Higher-Level Contract Quality Requirement.

2014-12

Higher-Level Contract Quality Requirement (Dec 2014)

The Contractor shall comply with the higher-level quality standard(s) listed below.(a)

ISO 9001:2015 (21 Oct 2015) or equivalent

The Contractor shall include applicable requirements of the higher-level quality standard(s) (b) listed in paragraph (a) of this clause and the requirement to flow down such standards, as applicable, to lower-tier subcontracts, in-

Any subcontract for critical and complex items (see 46.203(b) and (c)); or(1)

When the technical requirements of a subcontract require-(2)

Control of such things as design, work operations, in-process control, testing, and inspection; (i) or

Attention to such factors as organization, planning, work instructions, documentation control, (ii) and advanced metrology.

(End of clause)

Inspection and Acceptance

INSPECTION: Origin ACCEPTANCE: Destination

GOVERNMENT APPROVAL/DISAPPROVAL: 30 CALENDAR DAYS

PRODUCT VERIFICATION TEST COMPLETION: 90 CALENDAR DAYS

Overall Contract Inspection/Acceptance Locations

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WARREN, MI 48397-5000

UNITED STATES

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WARREN, MI 48397-5000

UNITED STATES

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