REQUEST FOR QUOTATION This RFQ is is not a small business set-aside Page Of

(This is NOT an Order)

1. Request No. 2. Date Issued 3. Requisition/Purchase Request No. 4. Cert For Nat Def. Under BDSA Rating

See Schedule Reg. 2 and/or DMS Reg. 1 5A. Issued By 6. Deliver by (Date)

See Schedule

7. Delivery

FOB Other Destination

5B. For Information Call: (Name and telephone no.) (No collect calls)

8. To: Name and Address, Including Zip Code 9. Destination (Consignee and address, including Zip Code)

See Schedule

10. Please Furnish Quotations to the Issuing Office in Block 5A On or Before Close of Business (Date)

IMPORTANT: This is a request for information, and quotations furnished are not offers. If you are unable to quote, please indicate on this form and return it to the address in Block 5B. This request does not commit the Government to pay any costs incurred in the preparation of the submission of this quotation or to contract for supplies or services.

Supplies are of domestic origin unless otherwise indicated by quoter. Any interpretations and/or certifications attached to this Request for Quotation must be completed by the quoter.

11. Schedule (Include applicable Federal, State, and local taxes)

Item Number (a)

Supplies/Services (b)

Quantity (c)

Unit (d)

Unit Price (e)

Amount (f)

(See Schedule)

12. Discount For Prompt Payment a. 10 Calendar Days b. 20 Calendar Days c. 30 Calendar Days d. Calendar Days % % % Number Percentage

NOTE: Additional provisions and representations are are not attached.

13. Name and Address of Quoter (Street, City, County, State and 14. Signature of Person Authorized to Sign 15. Date of Quotation Zip Code) Quotation

16. Signer

a. Name (Type or Print) b. Telephone

Area Code

c. Title (Type or Print) Number

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION Standard Form 18 (Rev. 8-95) PREVIOUS EDITIONS NOT USABLE 18-118 Prescribed by GSA-FAR (43 CFR) 53.215-1(a)

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W912CH-26-Q-0037 2026MAY18 DOA4

W912CHACC-DTA

6501 E. 11 MILE RD.

DETROIT ARSENAL, MI 48397-5000

ZACHARY WIEGAND (571)588-9382

CCTA-APN-C

EMAIL: ZACHARY.K.WIEGAND.CIV@ARMY.MIL

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SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Buyer Name: ZACHARY WIEGAND

Buyer Office Symbol/Telephone Number: CCTA-APN-C/(571)588-9382

Type of Contract 1: Firm Fixed Price

Kind of Contract: Supply Contracts and Priced Orders

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A.1 DESCRIPTION OF THE ACTION

This solicitation is intended to result in the award of a single, firm-fixed price (FFP) contract for the supplies specified.

A.1.1 This solicitation is a total small business set-aside in accordance with FAR 19.502-2.

A.1.2 There is a Technical Data Package (TDP) associated with this procurement. The TDP is Distribution Statement D which limits access to Department of Defense (DoD) and U.S. DoD contractors only. Please refer to Section C.1 for additional information.

A.2 SOLICITATION STRUCTURE

The Government will utilize North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 332999 (All Other Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal

Product Manufacturing). This NAICS code will also be assigned to subsequent awarded delivery orders thereunder.

A.3 System for Award Management (SAM), Size Standards, and NAICS Codes

Failure to register in SAM for the corresponding NAICS code identified in paragraph A.3 prior to submitting a proposal against this solicitation may preclude an award being made to your company. Offerors should be aware of how U.S. Small Business (SB) concerns are defined in FAR Part 19, Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) Part 19, and 13 CFR 121, Small Business Size

Regulations. Offerors are advised to review 13 CFR 121.103, "How does SBA Determine Affiliation".

A.4 Electronic Contracting

A.4.1 All Army Contracting Command Detroit Arsenal solicitations will be publicized on the System for Award Management website

(https://www.sam.gov ). Any additional attachments, including Technical Data Packages (TDPs) when available electronically, will be separate attachments or links embedded in the solicitation.

A.4.2 Interested offerors shall submit a proposal via email to the Contract Specialist (Zachary.k.wiegand.civ@army.mil) and cc the corresponding Contracting Officer (Daniel.j.gibson43.civ@army.mil) with the subject header:

Proposal Submission - W912CH-26-Q-0037 (company name).

A.4.3 Please pay close attention to the Issued By block location on the cover page of the solicitation for 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 15.208(a), offerors are responsible for submitting proposals, and any revisions, and modifications, to be received by the Government office designated in the solicitation by the time specified.

A.4.4 Solicitations may remain posted on www.SAM.gov after the solicitation closing date.

A.4.5 Any award issued as a result of this solicitation will be distributed electronically. In the event of a FOIA request for a copy of any award issued as a result of this solicitation, 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 Governments 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 an Offeror objects to such release in the base contract or contract modifications, the rationale for the objection consistent with the provisions of FOIA. A release determination will be made based on rationale given.

A.4.6 Questions pertaining to this solicitation should be directed to the Contract Specialist identified on the cover page of this solicitation. For technical assistance in doing business with the Government, and doing business electronically, please visit the

Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) website at http://www.aptac-us.org/ to locate a regional center.

A.4.7 All questions regarding the requirements of this solicitation and applicable attachments must be submitted by 02-JUN-2026, 12:00PM

EST to Zachary.k.wiegand.civ@army.mil. The Government shall review all questions received but is not obligated to answer questions submitted after the date noted above prior to the solicitation close date.

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A.5 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF AMENDMENTS

A.5.1 Acknowledge all the amendments received from the Government by identifying the amendment number and its issue date below:

Amendment Number: Date:

A.6 ARMY CONTRACTING COMMAND DETROIT ARSENAL (DTA) OMBUDSPERSON

A.6.1 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.7 DISTRIBUTION AND DESTRUCTION OF EXPORT CONTROL TECHNICAL DATA PACKAGE

A.7.1 This solicitation and resulting contract contains technical data whose export is restricted by the Arms Export Control Act

(Section 2751 of Title 22, United States Code) or the Export Control Reform Act of 2018 (Chapter 58 Sections 48014852 of Title 50, United States Code). Violations of these export laws are subject to severe criminal penalties. Disseminate in accordance with provision of DoD Directive 5230.25 and DoD Instruction 2040.02. This also applies to distribution of the TDP to all SUBCONTRACTORS at every level.

A.7.2 To be eligible to gain access to this export controlled TDP (via SAM.gov) an offeror must have a current DD 2345, "Militarily

Critical Technical Data Agreement" certification on file with the Defense Logistics Information Service (DLIS). To obtain certification, contractors must submit a DD Form 2345 to the United States (U.S.)/Canada Joint Certification Office (JCO), along with a copy of supporting documentation. DD Form 2345 and instructions can be found on the Joint Certification Program website at:

http://www.dla.mil/HQ/InformationOperations/Offers/Products/LogisticsApplications/JCP.aspx Processing time is estimated at six (6) to ten (10) weeks after receipt. Upon receipt of certification, an offeror may request the TDP in accordance with the solicitation's

Section C "Technical Data Package" instructions.

A.7.3 Upon completion of the purposes for which Government Technical Data has been provided, the offeror, and all subcontractors, vendors, and sub-vendors of the offeror, are required to destroy all documents, including all reproductions, duplications, or copies thereof as may have been further distributed.

A.7.4 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.

A.8 ALL OR NONE

Offers in response to this solicitation must be submitted for the total quantity of the items identified in the solicitation.

A.8.1 ONLY ONE AWARD WILL BE MADE AS A RESULT OF THIS SOLICITATION.

A.8.2 OFFERS SUBMITTED FOR LESS THAN THE TOTAL QUANTITIES OF ALL THE ITEMS IN THIS SOLICITATION WILL BE DEEMED NONRESPONSIVE.

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SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

0001 Production Quantity 8 EA $ $ ___________________ ______________ __________________

NSN: 9905-01-482-0188

COMMODITY NAME: PLATE,IDENTIFICATION

CLIN CONTRACT TYPE:

Firm Fixed Price

Mfr CAGE: 19207

Mfr Part Number: 12446235

PRON: EH6C0297EH PRON AMD: 01

Description/Specs./Work Statement _________________________________

TOP DRAWING NR: 12446235

REVISION: H

Packaging and Marking _____________________

PACKAGING/PACKING/SPECIFICATIONS:

SEE PACKAGING REQUIREMENT CLAUSE D.1

LEVEL PRESERVATION: Military

LEVEL PACKING: B

Inspection and Acceptance _________________________

INSPECTION: Origin ACCEPTANCE: Origin

Deliveries or Performance _________________________

DOC SUPPL

REL CD MILSTRIP ADDR SIG CD MARK FOR TP CD ______ ________ ______ ______ ________ _____

001 W56HZV6033024V W562RM J 2

DEL REL CD QUANTITY DAYS AFTER AWARD __________ ______________ ________________

001 8 0180

FOB POINT: Destination

SHIP TO:

(W562RM) SR W0MC ARMY GENERAL SUPPLY

DLA DISTRIBUTION RED RIVER

REC BLDG 499 10TH ST AND K AVE

TEXARKANA,TX,75507-5000

9000 CONTRACT DATA REQUIREMENTS LIST _______________________________

The below Exhibit Line Item Numbers (ELINs) are associated with the Data Item Numbers on the Contract

Data Requirements List (CDRL, DD Form 1423), in

Section J.

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A001 Service Data Item - Not Priced 1 LO $ ** NSP ** ______________________________ __________________

SERVICE REQUESTED: ENGINEERING CHANGE PROPOSAL

CLIN CONTRACT TYPE:

Firm Fixed Price

ELIN A001 is associated with the Engineering Change

Proposal

(ECP). See Exhibit A, CDRL DD Form 1423 Sequence

Number A001 for preparation and delivery of data submission.

(End of narrative B001)

Inspection and Acceptance _________________________

INSPECTION: Origin ACCEPTANCE: Origin

DLVR SCH PERF COMPL

REL CD QUANTITY DATE ________ ______________ __________

001 1 SEE DD FORM 1423

A002 Service Data Item - Not Priced 1 LO $ ** NSP ** ______________________________ __________________

SERVICE REQUESTED: REQUEST FOR VARIANCE (RFV)

CLIN CONTRACT TYPE:

Firm Fixed Price

ELIN A002 is associated with the Request for Variance

(RFV). See Exhibit A, CDRL DD Form 1423 Sequence

Number

A002 for preparation and delivery of data submission.

(End of narrative B002)

Inspection and Acceptance _________________________

INSPECTION: Origin ACCEPTANCE: Origin

DLVR SCH PERF COMPL

REL CD QUANTITY DATE ________ ______________ __________

001 1 SEE DD FORM 1423

A003 Service Data Item - Not Priced 1 LO $ ** NSP ** ______________________________ __________________

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SERVICE REQUESTED: NOTICE OF REVISION (NOR)

CLIN CONTRACT TYPE:

Firm Fixed Price

ELIN A003 is associated with the Notice of Revision

(NOR). See Exhibit A, DD Form 1423 Sequence Number

A003 for preparation and delivery of data submission.

(End of narrative B003)

Inspection and Acceptance _________________________

INSPECTION: Origin ACCEPTANCE: Origin

DLVR SCH PERF COMPL

REL CD QUANTITY DATE ________ ______________ __________

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DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/WORK STATEMENT

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 (Attachment 0001) for this solicitation resides within the System for Award Management (SAM) (https://SAM.gov) associated with this solicitation number:

W912CH-26-Q-0037

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.

C.1.1 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 48014852 of Title 50, United States Code).

C.1.2 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.

C.1.3 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.

C.1.4 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.

C.1.5 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.

C.1.6 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.

C.1.7 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 DRAWING LIMITATIONS

C.2.1 The drawings supplied with this contract are not shop or process drawings. The drawings are engineering design drawings, are adequate to permit manufacture, and:

(1) depict the completed (item(s), and

(2) serve as the basis for inspection of the completed item(s).

C.2.2 These drawings DO NOT cover intermediate drawings/specifications or steps in the manufacturing process. As a result, even if all the dimensions and tolerances specified in the engineering design drawing for each individual part are met, a cumulative unacceptable fit for the contract item could result.

C.2.3 The Contractor is responsible for producing the shop or process drawings needed to cover intermediate steps in the manufacturing process.

C.2.4 The Contractor agrees that he has obtained all specifications and drawings necessary to manufacture the items being solicited in accordance with the TDP including all incorporated specifications and drawings. The contractor is responsible for having all drawings and specifications. Delivery delays are not excusable where the contractor asserts that it did not have a specification or drawing and has failed to request, in writing, the specification from either the Contracting Officer or Contract Specialist prior to the

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solicitation closing date.

C.2.5 Failure to produce an end item with a cumulative fit that conforms to Government drawings, specifications or other supplemental manufacturing documentation, will result in the Contractor being responsible for correcting this condition at no additional cost to the

Government and no delivery schedule extension.

C.3 REQUIREMENT FOR AN OPSEC STANDING OPERATION PROCEDURE/PLAN

C.3.1 The contractor is subject to, at a minimum, the provisions of the current TACOM OPSEC Plan, or other approved U.S. Government

OPSEC plan, per AR 530-1, Operations Security. This Plan specifies the government's critical information, why it needs to be protected, where it is located, who is responsible for it, and how to protect it.

C.3.2 The contractor will receive a copy of the Plan at time of award. Local form STA Form 7114 (or similar) will be used to document and record security OPSEC reviews which are conducted by TACOM G3/G2 or individual organizations supporting AT/OPSEC Officers.

C.3.3 The contractor shall identify an individual who will be an OPSEC Coordinator. The contractor will ensure that this individual is

OPSEC Level I.

C.4 OPSEC TRAINING REQUIREMENT

Per AR 530-1, Operations Security, new contractor employees must complete Level I OPSEC training within 30 calendar days of reporting for duty. All contractor employees must complete annual OPSEC awareness training. OPSEC awareness training is available at:

https://securityawareness.dcsa.mil/opsec/index.htm. Within 10 days of completing the training, the contractor shall provide certificates/proof of completion to the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR), if assigned to the contract, or the Procuring

Contracting Officer (PCO).

C.5 Counterintelligence Awareness and Reporting (CIAR); formerly known as Threat Awareness Reporting Program (TARP):

Per AR 381-12, all Department of the Army (DA) personnel (military/civilian/contractor) must complete CIAR training within 30 days of assignment or employment to an organization/contract, and then once every 12 months thereafter pursuant to DoDD 5240.06. DA personnel will complete "Counterintelligence Awareness and Reporting for DoD Employees" CI116.16, located at https://www.cdse.edu/, to satisfy most Army annual training requirements. In addition, per AR 381-12 Chapter 5, the following individual(s) must receive an in-person CIAR briefing directly from an ACI Special Agent or a CI-experienced person in addition to the annual training requirement:

C.5.1 DA personnel scheduled to travel (official, unofficial, permanent change of station) to or through countries with a high foreign intelligence or terrorist threat level as identified by Defense Intelligence Agency or the Department of State, will receive a special

CIAR briefing prior to the travel and will be debriefed upon return. AR 38112 13 June 2025 11

C.5.2 DA personnel who have security clearances travelling to foreign locations in any duty status must fulfill pre-and-post travel security briefing and debriefing requirements in accordance with the DoD Foreign Clearance Guide and DoDD 4500.54E.

C.5.3 DA personnel deploying in support of military exercises or contingency operations will receive a special CIAR briefing prior to departure.

C.5.4 DA personnel taking part in bilateral or multilateral engagements with foreign governments or international organizations will receive a CIAR briefing prior to the event.

C.5.5 Foreign visitors, personnel, and personal connections. Commanders will coordinate with unit security managers to identify personnel potentially vulnerable to FIE exploitation and ensure they are referred to ACI to receive specialized CIAR briefing.

C.5.6 Such personnel will receive foreign intelligence threat briefings prior to foreign travel or event.

C.5.7 Personnel with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information and Special Access Programs.

C.5.8 Personnel assigned to or supporting defense critical infrastructure or associated assets, pursuant to DoDD 3020.40 and DoDI

5240.19, will receive an in-person special CIAR briefing on an annual basis. Such personnel will notify their local ACI office of all projected foreign travel or foreign visits.

C.5.9 Foreign government employment. Current and retired DA personnel seeking employment with foreign government entities will have CIAR training and support made available.

C.5.10 Information technology professionals System administrators, privileged users, and those with privileged access that provides an individual capability to alter the properties, behavior, or control of a DoD information system will receive in-person special CIAR briefings on an annual basis.

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C.5.11 Professional and educational exchange programs with foreign governments. These briefings will be tailored to the particular risk or threat involved, including methods the person may use to minimize the risk, and will place special emphasis on reporting responsibilities. Debriefings will be conducted as soon as feasible following completion of travel, duty, or visit to a foreign country, or attendance at a conference with foreign personnel by an ACI Special Agent.

C.6 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).

C.6.1 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).

C.6.2 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.6.3 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.

C.6.4 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.

C.6.5 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/SCN/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.

C.6.6 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.

C.6.7 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).

C.6.8 The submission of an ECP/RFV/SCN/NOR does not affect the required delivery date of the contract.

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PACKAGING AND MARKING

D.1 PACKAGING REQUIREMENTS (SELECTIVE GROUP PACKAGING REQUIREMENTS)

D.1.1 Military preservation, packing, and marking for this contract shall be accomplished in accordance with the specific requirements identified below and all the applicable requirements of MIL-STD-2073-1:

(1) LEVEL OF PRESERVATION: Military

(2) LEVEL OF PACKING: B

(3) QUANTITY PER UNIT PACKAGE: 001

D.1.2 MIL-STD-2073-1, Appendix J establishes and defines codes used in describing military packaging methods and materials. The following codes from Appendix J apply:

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(1) Preservation Method Code: 20 (Table j.i. and j.ia.)

(2) Cleaning Procedure Code: 1 (Table j.ii)

(3) Preservative Material Code: 09 (Table j.iii)

(4) Wrapping Material Code: GC (Table j.iv)

(5) Cushioning and Dunnage Code: NA (Table j.v)

(6) Thickness of Cushioning or Dunnage Code: C (Table j.vi)

(7) Unit Container Code: ED (Table j.vii)

(8) Intermediate Container Code: 00 (Table j.vii)

(9) Quantity per Intermediate Container Code: 000 (Appendix J.4.11)

(10) Packing Code: A (Table j.IX and J.IXa)

(11) Special Marking Code: 00 (Table j.x)

D.1.3 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 must 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 loads high and wide in a conveyance. The weight capacity of the pallet must be adequate for the load. The preferred 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. The load shall be contained in a manner that will permit safe handling during shipment and storage, D.1.4 Marking:

All unit packages, intermediate packs, exterior shipping containers, and, as applicable, unitized loads shall be marked in accordance with MIL-STD-129. 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 material will not identify the nature of the material. When an item is assigned Unique Item Identifier (UII) markings as indicated by the inclusion of contract clause DFARS 252.211-

7003, refer to the DoD Guide to Uniquely Identifying Items (available at: https://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/pdi/uid/guides.html) for development of the UII and MIL-STD-129 for UII package marking requirements. Contractors must verify the RFID and UII clauses cited above are included in this solicitation/contract.

D.1.5 Heat Treatment and Marking of Wood Packaging Materials (WPM):

(1) In accordance with DOD 4140.65-M and the requirements of the International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures 15 (ISPM), "Regulation of Wood Packaging Material in International Trade," current edition, (hereinafter "ISPM 15"), the following commercial heat treatment and marking process has been approved by the American Lumber Standards Committee (ALSC) and is required for all Wood Packaging

Material (WPM). Foreign manufacturers shall comply with ISPM 15, and have the WPM heat treatment and marking verified in accordance with their National Plant Protection Organization's compliance program.

(2) Boxes/pallets and any wood used as inner packaging made of non-manufactured wood shall be heat-treated. All WPM using a conventional steam or dry kiln heat chamber (treatment code for the mark: HT) shall be heat treated to a minimum core temperature of 56 degrees Celsius for a minimum of 30 minutes, and certified by an agency accredited by the ALSC in accordance with Wood Packaging

Material Policy and Wood Packaging Material Enforcement Regulations (see URL: http://www.alsc.org). WPM heat treated wood using dielectric heating (treatment code for the mark: DH) shall follow the requirements in ISPM 15, and shall be certified by an agency accredited by the ALSC in accordance with Wood Packaging Material Policy and Wood Packaging Material Enforcement Regulations (see URL:

http://www.alsc.org). The box/pallet manufacturer and the manufacturer of wood used as inner packaging shall ensure the materials used in manufacture can be traced to the original source of heat treatment, and that the original source of the heat treatment obtained the necessary certifications.

(3) Marking. Each box/pallet shall be marked to show the conformance to the International Plant Protection Convention Standard.

The ALSC approved quality mark shall be placed on both ends of the outer packaging, between the end cleats or end battens. Pallet markings shall be applied to the side of the stringer or end of the block on diagonally opposite sides and ends of the pallet and be contrasting and clearly visible. All dunnage used in configuring and/or securing the load shall also comply with ISPM 15 and be marked with an ALSC approved DUNNAGE stamp.

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physical and mechanical damage, and other forms of degradation during storage, multiple handling, and shipment associated with the military distribution system. The Government encourages contractors to submit requests for changes that will result in savings or improve the packaging. Please submit request for changes in accordance with the RFD clause of the contract. Government reserves the right to require testing to validate alternate industrial preservation methods, materials, blocking, bracing, cushioning, and packing at contractor's expense.

D.1.7 Hazardous Materials (as applicable):

(1) 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.)

(2) Packaging and marking for hazardous material shall comply with the requirements herein 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 AFJMAN24-204(I)/TM38-250/NAVSUPPUB 505/MCO P4030.19(I)/DLAM 4145.3(I) (for military air shipments).

(3) 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 Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) 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.

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INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

This document incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at these addresses:

For FAR clauses: https://www.acquisition.gov/

For DFARS clauses: https://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/dfarspgi/current/index.html

If the clause requires additional or unique information, then that information is provided immediately after the clause title.

Regulatory Cite Title Date Regulatory Cite Title Date _______________ ______________________________________________________________________ ____________ _______________ ______________________________________________________________________ ____________

1 52.246-2 INSPECTION OF SUPPLIES--FIXED-PRICE AUG/1996

2 52.246-15 CERTIFICATE OF CONFORMANCE APR/1984

3 52.246-16 RESPONSIBILITY FOR SUPPLIES APR/1984

4 52.246-11 HIGHER-LEVEL CONTRACT QUALITY REQUIREMENT DEC/2014

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

ISO 9001:2015 or equivalent

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

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

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

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

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

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E.1 USE OF MIL-STD 1916

E.1.1 The Government will not accept lots whose samples submitted for acceptance contain non-conformances unless appropriately documented and approved by the contracting officer. The contractor shall use MIL-STD 1916, DOD Preferred Methods of Acceptance of

Product. The Verification Level (VL) shall be VL -1- for major characteristics and VL -2- for minor characteristics.

E.1.2 MIL-STD HDBK-1916 provides guidance on the use of MIL-STD 1916. This handbook is not contractually binding.

E.2 TECHNICAL DATA FOR INSPECTION

E.2.1 When requested, the Contractor shall make available to the Government Inspector, the drawings, specifications, and any applicable

Engineering Exceptions associated to the technical data, to which the product was manufactured. Upon completion of product inspection and acceptance by the Government Inspector, all drawings, specifications and Engineering Exceptions, will be returned to the Contractor.

E.2.2 If the contractor is not the actual manufacturer of the item being procured (i.e. dealer, distributor, etc.) the contractor shall ensure that subcontractor technical data is available for review to support the Government's inspection requirements.

E.3 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: __________________________________________

(CAGE) (Name)

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

ACCEPTANCE POINT: __________________________________________

(CAGE) (Name)

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

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DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

This document incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at these addresses:

For FAR clauses: https://www.acquisition.gov/

For DFARS clauses: https://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/dfarspgi/current/index.html

If the clause requires additional or unique information, then that information is provided immediately after the clause title.

5 52.242-15 STOP-WORK ORDER AUG/1989

6 52.242-17 GOVERNMENT DELAY OF WORK APR/1984

7 52.247-48 F.O.B. DESTINATION--EVIDENCE OF SHIPMENT FEB/1999

8 252.211-7003 ITEM UNIQUE IDENTIFICATION AND VALUATION (JAN 2023) JAN/2023

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause--

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"Automatic identification device" means a device, such as a reader or interrogator, used to retrieve data encoded on machine-readable media.

"Concatenated unique item identifier" means

(1) For items that are serialized within the enterprise identifier, the linking together of the unique identifier data elements in order of the issuing agency code, enterprise identifier, and unique serial number within the enterprise identifier; or

(2) For items that are serialized within the original part, lot, or batch number, the linking together of the unique identifier data elements in order of the issuing agency code; enterprise identifier; original part, lot, or batch number; and serial number within the original part, lot, or batch number.

"Data matrix" means a two-dimensional matrix symbology, which is made up of square or, in some cases, round modules arranged within a perimeter finder pattern and uses the Error Checking and Correction 200 (ECC200) specification found within International Standards

Organization (ISO)/International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) 16022.

"Data qualifier" means a specified character (or string of characters) that immediately precedes a data field that defines the general category or intended use of the data that follows.

"DoD recognized unique identification equivalent" means a unique identification method that is in commercial use and has been recognized by DoD. All DoD recognized unique identification equivalents are listed at https://www.acq.osd.mil/asda/dpc/ce/ds/unique-id.html .

"DoD item unique identification" means a system of marking items delivered to DoD with unique item identifiers that have machine-readable data elements to distinguish an item from all other like and unlike items. For items that are serialized within the enterprise identifier, the unique item identifier shall include the data elements of the enterprise identifier and a unique serial number. For items that are serialized within the part, lot, or batch number within the enterprise identifier, the unique item identifier shall include the data elements of the enterprise identifier; the original part, lot, or batch number; and the serial number.

"Enterprise" means the entity (e.g., a manufacturer or vendor) responsible for assigning unique item identifiers to items.

"Enterprise identifier" means a code that is uniquely assigned to an enterprise by an issuing agency.

"Government's unit acquisition cost" means

(1) For fixed-price type line, subline, or exhibit line items, the unit price identified in the contract at the time of delivery;

(2) For cost-type or undefinitized line, subline, or exhibit line items, the Contractor's estimated fully burdened unit cost to the

Government at the time of delivery; and

(3) For items produced under a time-and-materials contract, the Contractor's estimated fully burdened unit cost to the Government at the time of delivery.

"Issuing agency" means an organization responsible for assigning a globally unique identifier to an enterprise, as indicated in the

Register of Issuing Agency Codes for ISO/IEC 15459, located at http://www.aimglobal.org/?Reg_Authority15459 .

"Issuing agency code" means a code that designates the registration (or controlling) authority for the enterprise identifier.

"Item" means a single hardware article or a single unit formed by a grouping of subassemblies, components, or constituent parts.

"Lot or batch number" means an identifying number assigned by the enterprise to a designated group of items, usually referred to as either a lot or a batch, all of which were manufactured under identical conditions.

"Machine-readable" means an automatic identification technology media, such as bar codes, contact memory buttons, radio frequency identification, or optical memory cards.

"Original part number" means a combination of numbers or letters assigned by the enterprise at item creation to a class of items with the same form, fit, function, and interface.

"Parent item" means the item assembly, intermediate component, or subassembly that has an embedded item with a unique item identifier or DoD recognized unique identification equivalent.

"Serial number within the enterprise identifier" means a combination of numbers, letters, or symbols assigned by the enterprise to an item that provides for the differentiation of that item from any other like and unlike item and is never used again within the

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enterprise.

"Serial number within the part, lot, or batch number" means a combination of numbers or letters assigned by the enterprise to an item that provides for the differentiation of that item from any other like item within a part, lot, or batch number assignment.

"Serialization within the enterprise identifier" means each item produced is assigned a serial number that is unique among all the tangible items produced by the enterprise and is never used again. The enterprise is responsible for ensuring unique serialization within the enterprise identifier.

"Serialization within the part, lot, or batch number" means each item of a particular part, lot, or batch number is assigned a unique serial number within that part, lot, or batch number assignment. The enterprise is responsible for ensuring unique serialization within the part, lot, or batch number within the enterprise identifier.

"Type designation" means a combination of letters and numerals assigned by the Government to a major end item, assembly or subassembly, as appropriate, to provide a convenient means of differentiating between items having the same basic name and to indicate modifications and changes thereto.

"Unique item identifier" means a set of data elements marked on items that is globally unique and unambiguous. The term includes a concatenated unique item identifier or a DoD recognized unique identification equivalent.

"Unique item identifier type" means a designator to indicate which method of uniquely identifying a part has been used. The current list of accepted unique item identifier types is maintained at https://www.acq.osd.mil/asda/dpc/ce/ds/unique-id.html .

(b) The Contractor shall deliver all items under a contract line, subline, or exhibit line item.

(c) Unique item identifier.

(1) The Contractor shall provide a unique item identifier for the following:

(i) Delivered items for which the Government's unit acquisition cost is $5,000 or more, except for the following line items:

Contract Line, Subline, or

Exhibit Line Item Number Item Description

________N/A________ ________________N/A___________________

________N/A________ ________________N/A___________________

________N/A________ ________________N/A___________________

(ii) Items for which the Government's unit acquisition cost is less than $5,000 that are identified in the Schedule or the following table:

Contract Line, Subline, or

Exhibit Line Item Number Item Description

________N/A________ ________________N/A___________________

________N/A________ ________________N/A___________________

________N/A________ ________________N/A___________________

(iii) Subassemblies, components, and parts embedded within delivered items, items with warranty requirements, DoD serially managed reparables and DoD serially managed nonreparables as specified in

Attachment Number N/A.

(iv) Any item of special tooling or special test equipment as defined in FAR 2.101 that have been designated for preservation and storage for a Major Defense Acquisition Program as specified in

Attachment Number N/A.

(v) Any item not included in paragraphs (c)(1)(i), (ii), (iii), or (iv) of this clause for which the contractor creates and marks a

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unique item identifier for traceability.

(2) The unique item identifier assignment and its component data element combination shall not be duplicated on any other item marked or registered in the DoD Item Unique Identification Registry by the contractor.

(3) The unique item identifier component data elements shall be marked on an item using two dimensional data matrix symbology that complies with ISO/IEC International Standard 16022, Information technology--International symbology specification--Data matrix; ECC200 data matrix specification.

(4) Data syntax and semantics of unique item identifiers. The Contractor shall ensure that--

(i) The data elements (except issuing agency code) of the unique item identifier are encoded within the data matrix symbol that is marked on the item using one of the following three types of data qualifiers, as determined by the Contractor:

(A) Application Identifiers (AIs) (Format Indicator 05 of ISO/IEC International Standard 15434), in accordance with ISO/IEC

International Standard 15418, Information Technology--EAN/UCC Application Identifiers and Fact Data Identifiers and Maintenance and ANSI

MH 10.8.2 Data Identifier and Application Identifier Standard.

(B) Data Identifiers (DIs) (Format Indicator 06 of ISO/IEC International Standard 15434), in accordance with ISO/IEC International

Standard 15418, Information Technology--EAN/UCC Application Identifiers and Fact Data Identifiers and Maintenance and ANSI MH 10.8.2

Data Identifier and Application Identifier Standard.

(C) Text Element Identifiers (TEIs) (Format Indicator 12 of ISO/IEC International Standard 15434), in accordance with the Air

Transport Association Common Support Data Dictionary; and

(ii) The encoded data elements of the unique item identifier conform to the transfer structure, syntax, and coding of messages and data formats specified for Format Indicators 05, 06, and 12 in ISO/IEC International Standard 15434, Information Technology-Transfer

Syntax for High Capacity Automatic Data Capture Media.

(5) Unique item identifier.

(i) The Contractor shall--

(A) Determine whether to--

(1) Serialize within the enterprise identifier;

(2) Serialize within the part, lot, or batch number; or

(3) Use a DoD recognized unique identification equivalent (e.g. Vehicle Identification Number); and

(B) Place the data elements of the unique item identifier (enterprise identifier; serial number; DoD recognized unique identification equivalent; and for serialization within the part, lot, or batch number only: Original part, lot, or batch number) on items requiring marking by paragraph (c)(1) of this clause, based on the criteria provided in MIL-STD-130, Identification Marking of

U.S. Military Property, latest version;

(C) Label shipments, storage containers and packages that contain uniquely identified items in accordance with the requirements of

MIL-STD-129, Military Marking for Shipment and Storage, latest version; and

(D) Verify that the marks on items and labels on shipments, storage containers, and packages are machine readable and conform to the applicable standards. The contractor shall use an automatic identification technology device for this verification that has been programmed to the requirements of Appendix A, MIL-STD-130, latest version.

(ii) The issuing agency code--

(A) Shall not be placed on the item; and

(B) Shall be derived from the data qualifier for the enterprise identifier.

(d) For each item that requires item unique identification under paragraph (c)(1)(i), (ii), or (iv) of this clause or when item unique identification is provided under paragraph (c)(1)(v), in addition to the information provided as part of the Material Inspection and

Receiving Report specified elsewhere in this contract, the Contractor shall report at the time of delivery, as part of the Material

Inspection and Receiving Report, the following information:

(1) Unique item identifier.

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(2) Unique item identifier type.

(3) Issuing agency code (if concatenated unique item identifier is used).

(4) Enterprise identifier (if concatenated unique item identifier is used).

(5) Original part number (if there is serialization within the original part number).

(6) Lot or batch number (if there is serialization within the lot or batch number).

(7) Current part number (optional and only if not the same as the original part number).

(8) Current part number effective date (optional and only if current part number is used).

(9) Serial number (if concatenated unique item identifier is used).

(10) Government's unit acquisition cost.

(11) Unit of measure.

(12) Type designation of the item as specified in the contract schedule, if any.

(13) Whether the item is an item of Special Tooling or Special Test Equipment.

(14) Whether the item is covered by a warranty.

(e) For embedded subassemblies, components, and parts that require DoD item unique identification under paragraph (c)(1)(iii) of this clause or when item unique identification is provided under paragraph (c)(1)(v), the Contractor shall report as part of the Material

Inspection and Receiving Report specified elsewhere in this contract, the following information:

(1) Unique item identifier of the parent item under…