B08_Solicitation_Amendment 0003_W91CRB-21-R-0002.pdf

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

30-105-04EXCEPTION TO SF 30

APPROVED BY OIRM 11-84

STANDARD FORM 30 (Rev. 10-83) Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

Ballistic Combat Shirt Request for Proposals - W91CRB-21-R-0002

Amendment 0003 - The follow ing Amendment hereby incorporates Engineering Change Proposal (ECP) 21-1022175641 BCS Requirements Update as Attachment 10 into Section J List of Documents, Exhibits and Other Attachments. Changes highlighted in red.

Attachment: Questions & Answ ers #2 (provided for informational purposes)

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 10-Dec-2021

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA15C. DATE SIGNED15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of Contracting Officer)(Signature of person authorized to sign)

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., Street , County, State and Zip Code) X W91CRB21R0002

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

24-Sep-2021

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

X The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offer is extended, X is not extended.

Offer must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended by one of the following methods:

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN

REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE

CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(B).

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

10A. MOD. OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 5. PROJECT NO.(If applicable)

6. ISSUED BY

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

09-Dec-2021

CODE

ACC - APG - W91CRB

BLDG 4310

6515 INTEGRITY COURT

ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND MD 21005-3013

W91CRB 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

W91CRB21R0002

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION J - LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS

The following have been modified:

ATTACHMENTS

***Changes highlighted in red.

ATTACHMENTS

1. PM SPE FORM 1 Engineering Change Request (ECR)

2. Production Readiness Review (PRR)

3. Purchase Description - AR/PD 15-06 REV D, Amendment 4

4. PM SPE FORM 11 Quality Management System (QMS) Crosswalk Matrix

5. PM SPE FORM 3 Corrective Action Report

6. PM SPE Form 15 Process Control Plan

7. Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) - Contract Deliverables

8. Peckham General Vendor Shipping Instructions REV 14, dated 16 April 2021

9. Past Performance Questionnaire Form

10. Engineering Change Proposal (ECP) 21-1022175641 BCS Requirements Update

(End of Summary of Changes)

ATTACHMENT

W91CRB‐21‐R‐0002 – BCS

Q&A #2

Question Answer

Will the 50% or more woven requirement remain in the PD? Using that much woven ballistic material is prohibitive to the achievement of OUTSTANDING marks for AD?

See ECP 21‐1022175641, Paragraph 3.5.3 states "To allow for the greatest flexibility, the ballistic filler shall consist of >50% of woven materials." This sentence and requirement for >50% woven shall be deleted.

See Amendment 0003.

Is there a color requirement for the 1/2 inch elastic (component 3.1.8)?

Color must be Tan 499 or equivalent.

See ECP 21‐1022175641, Paragraph 3.1.8: Elastic, 1/2 inch shall be deleted and replaced with as follows: "3.1.8 Nylon Tape, 1 inch. Nylon Tape shall conform to MIL‐DTL‐5038, Type III, Class 2, width 1 +/‐ 1/16 inch, when tested as specified in 4.1.8. Producer colored, textured filament nylon. Color shall be Tan 499 or equivalent."

See Amendment 0003.

Page 25 of AR/PD 15‐06 Rev D Amendment 4, section 3.8.1.a states that "the Size, Identification, and Instruction Labels shall be sewn in labels and shall conform to MIL‐DTL‐32075, Type IV, Class 15."The language in the purchase description says the label shall be "sewn in labels", however, a Type IV label according to MIL‐DTL‐ 32075 is defined as a "marking, direct printing, stamping, or stenciling", which is NOT sewn in. We interpret this as a typo, and that the size, identification, and instruction label should be Type VI, Class 15. Please confirm the label type you are requesting.

Type VI is the correct specification.

See ECP 21‐1022175641, Paragraph 3.8.1.a states "The Size, Identification, and Instruction Labels shall be sewn‐in labels and shall conform to MIL‐DTL‐32075, Type IV, Class 15." This shall change to read: "The Size, Identification, and Instruction Labels shall be sewn‐in labels and shall conform to MIL‐DTL‐32075, Type VI, Class 15."

See Amendment 0003.

Can you update the PD section 3.1.1.f to address inconsistencies in the cloth, elbow pad. Redlined language provided here:

f. Cloth, elbow pad. The cloth utilized to fabricate the elbow pad shall be an OCP knitted flame resistant fabric with an abrasion resistant dot coating meeting the characteristics outlined in Table IV, Table V, Table VI, and Table XI when tested as specified in 4.1.1.

The material shall meet the requirements of Table IV, Table V, Table VI, and Table XI prior to the application of the abrasion resistant dots. Prior to application of the abrasion resistant dots, the elbow pad cloth shall meet the requirements of the base material as specified in 3.1.1b when tested as specified in 4.1.1.

The abrasion resistant dot coating shall have an average of 300 abrasion cycles (minimum five repetitions) without rupture when tested as specified in 4.5.4. The elbow pad material is shown in Appendix A Figure A‐1 and A‐2. The pattern of this material is as specified in Table IX.

See ECP 21‐1022175641, Paragraph 3.1.1.f reads: "The material shall meet the requirements of Table IV, Table V, Table VI, and Table XI prior to the application of the abrasion resistant dots." This shall be change to read: "Prior to application of the abrasion resistant dots, the elbow pad cloth shall meet the requirements of the base material as specified in 3.1.1.b, when tested as specified in 4.1.1" See Amendment 0003.

Regarding section 3.5.3 of the PD: The PD states a 50% woven requirement, but there are solutions that are 100% knit (non‐ woven) material for yoke/collar.

a) Is this material acceptable and will the PD be revised to allow it?

See ECP 21‐1022175641, Paragraph 3.5.3 states "To allow for the greatest flexibility, the ballistic filler shall consist of >50% of woven materials." This sentence and requirement for >50% woven shall be deleted.

See Amendment 0003.

Regarding Section 3.1.7 of the PD Non‐ballistic Thread.

a) The PD calls for A‐A‐59826 Tex 70, however, in our experience the requirement is much too thick for the BCS. We recommends A‐A‐55217B which is a fire‐retardant thread. Is this material acceptable and will the PD be revised to allow it?

b) We further recommends Tex 40 for yokes and sleeves AND Tex 27 for torso seaming and flatlock. Is this material acceptable and will the PD be revised to allow it?

ECP 21‐1022175641, Paragraph 3.1.7 reads: "The non‐ballistic thread shall be nylon, bonded, Size E (Tex 70‐76) or Size F (Tex 90‐112), A‐A‐ 59826, Type II or compatible equivalent, and shall be Tan 499 in color." This shall change to read: Thread used for all seaming and stitching shall be aramid, Tex 27 or higher, conforming to A‐A‐55217;

or Tex 40 or higher, conforming to A‐A‐55195 or A‐A‐55217. The thread used to attach all hook and loop fasteners, IFF material, elbow pads, and the bottom wait hem shall be Tex 40 or higher conforming to A‐A‐55195 or A‐A‐55217. Thread shall be Tan 499 in color." See Amendment 0003.

Reference section 3.1.8 of the PD, the mil‐spec for the elastic Type I Class I is for 100% cotton. We would like to use Class 2 which is nylon or poly. Poly is more flame resistant than nylon or cotton Duplicate question #4.

Reference Section 2 of the PD, Applicable Documents, A‐A‐55217C is listed, however Fire‐Retardant Para‐aramid thread requirements cannot be found in the remainder of the PD. Please advise. Duplicate question #51.

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Can you clarify if the elastic listed in the PD is needed for the shirt or ballistics construction? Duplicate question #4

Is the Material A being called out as an FR Twill with OCP Print 88/12 Cotton/FR Nylon? Only have a weight spec and other technical specifications, but nothing on actual requirement for % of fiber content – maybe that is open for any option as long as it passes the other technical specs?

Same question for Material B – it is printed OCP and a knit fabric with weight requirements, but nothing to say Nylon or Polyester

Same question for Material C – this is Tan 499 knit, but nothing about fiber requirement

Elastic – no color called out – assume Tan 499? Also Mil‐W‐5664 is a Nylon woven elastic and not Cotton – they call out Cotton.

As long as materials meet performance requirements, actual fiber content is up to Offeror. As for elastic, see answer to question 4.

The BCS PD (AR/PD 15‐06, Rev D), Section 3.1.7 lists a particular type of Non‐Ballistic Thread, or compatible equivalent. Does the Government have a comprehensive list of what acceptable compatible equivalents are permitted for use? If not, how does the Government prefer that an offeror request acceptance to use a particular type of thread for the BCS? Duplicate question #51