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W91QVN18R0163 06-Sep-2018

b. TELEPHONE NUMBER

02-7914-6280

8. OFFER DUE DATE/LOCAL TIME

01:00 PM 05 Oct 2018

5. SOLICITATION NUMBER 6. SOLICITATION ISSUE DATE

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE

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Prescribed by GSA – FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

(TYPE OR PRINT)

(SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER)

ADDENDA ARE

26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For Gov t. Use Only )

23.

CODE 10. THIS ACQUISITION IS

SUCH ADDRESS IN OFFER

17b. CHECK IF REMITTANCE IS DIFFERENT AND PUT

BELOW IS CHECKED

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

7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

a. NAME

MS. PAK, KWI-SON

2. CONTRACT NO. 3. AWARD/EFFECTIVE DATE 4. ORDER NUMBER

(TYPE OR PRINT)

30b. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER 30c. DATE SIGNED 31b. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER

30a. SIGNATURE OF OFFEROR/CONTRACTOR 31a.UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

0 27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-1. 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3. 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED.

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ADDITIONAL SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED.

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SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

W582MZ81450100

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

SET FORTH HEREIN, IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

. YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION

28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN

% FOR:SET ASIDE:UNRESTRICTED ORX

SMALL BUSINESS

17a.CONTRACTOR/ CODE FACILITY

OFFEROR CODE

411TH CSB, KOREA - IMB

UNIT#15289

APO AP 96205

18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY CODE

RATED ORDER UNDER

DPAS (15 CFR 700)

13a. THIS CONTRACT IS A

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CODE15. DELIVER TO CODE W582MZ 16. ADMINISTERED BY

12. DISCOUNT TERMS11. DELIVERY FOR FOB DESTINA-

TION UNLESS BLOCK IS

MARKED

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14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

RFQ IFB RFPX

KS, S6 DIVISION/IT SPECIALIST

KOREAN SERVICE CORPS BATTALION

APO AP 96205-5284

TEL: 315-723-6445 FAX:

FAX:

TEL: 724-6977 SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS

8(A)

HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

SIZE STANDARD:

$32,500,000

NAICS:

488190

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OFFER DATED

29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REF.

DELIVER ALL ITEMS SET FORTH OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND ON ANY

COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND

EMAIL:

TEL:

31c. DATE SIGNED

SEE SCHEDULE

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/ SERVICESITEM NO. QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

24.22.21.19.

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS (WOSB)

ELIGIBLE UNDER THE WOMEN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM

EDWOSB

32g. E-MAIL OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

(CONTINUED)

ACCEPTED, AND CONFORMS TO THE CONTRACT, EXCEPT AS NOTED: ______________________________________________________

32a. QUANTITY IN COLUMN 21 HAS BEEN

RECEIVED INSPECTED

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REPRESENTATIVE

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REPRESENTATIVE

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37. CHECK NUMBER

FINALPARTIALCOMPLETE

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Prescribed by GSA – FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE

SEE SCHEDULE

20.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/ SERVICES

21.

QUANTITY UNIT

22. 23.

UNIT PRICE

24.

AMOUNT

19.

ITEM NO.

W91QVN18R0163

Section SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES ESTIMATED

QUANTITY

UNIT UNIT PRICE ESTIMATED AMOUNT

0001 8 Each Inspection and Pre-Shop Analysis

FFP

(Requirement CLIN) The contractor shall perform inspection and pre-shop analysis Bambi buckets as specified in the paragraph 5.1 of the Performance Work Statement.

FOB: Destination

PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER: W582MZ81450100

PSC CD: J042

ESTIMATED

NET AMT

UNIT UNIT PRICE ESTIMATED AMOUNT

0002 8 Each Repair and Maintenance

FFP

(Requirement CLIN) The contractor shall repair and maintenance Bambi buckets as specified in the paragraph 5.1 of the Performance Work Statement.

FOB: Destination

UNIT UNIT PRICE ESTIMATED AMOUNT

0003 1 Job Contractor Furnished Material

FFP

(Requirement CLIN) The contractor shall provide Contractor Furnished Material as specified in the paragraph 5.2 of Performance Work Statement

The Contractor is not required to propose the unit price.

Not to Exceed for Base Year: W28,000,000 FOB: Destination

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0004 1 Job Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL)

FFP

(Not Separately Priced CLIN).

Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) in accordance with Paragraph 7.

FOB: Destination

0005 1 Job Contract Manpower Reporting (CMR)

FFP

Accounting for Services Contract requirement must be reported by 30 October of each calendar year during the life of the contract in accordance with Paragraph 9 of the PWS.

NOTE: Not to exceed 20 man hours for data collection and report. UIC:

W582MZ, Organization: HQs, 19th ESC, Unit #15015, ATTN: EANC-DGB-

MAC, APO AP 96218-5015

1001 8 Each OPTION Inspection and Pre-Shop Analysis

FFP

(Requirement CLIN) The contractor shall perform inspection and pre-shop analysis Bambi buckets as specified in the paragraph 5.1 of the Performance Work Statement.

1002 8 Each OPTION Repair and Maintenance

FFP

(Requirement CLIN) The contractor shall repair and maintenance Bambi buckets as specified in the paragraph 5.1 of the Performance Work Statement.

1003 1 Job OPTION Contractor Furnished Material

FFP

(Requirement CLIN) The contractor shall provide Contractor Furnished Material as specified in the paragraph 5.2 of Performance Work Statement

The Contractor is not required to propose the unit price.

Not to Exceed for 1st Option Period: W30,000,000

1004 1 Job OPTION Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL)

FFP

(Not Separately Priced CLIN).

Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) in accordance with Paragraph 7.

1005 1 Job OPTION Contract Manpower Reporting (CMR)

FFP

Accounting for Services Contract requirement must be reported by 30 October of each calendar year during the life of the contract in accordance with Paragraph 9 of the PWS.

NOTE: Not to exceed 20 man hours for data collection and report. UIC:

2001 8 Each OPTION Inspection and Pre-Shop Analysis

FFP

(Requirement CLIN) The contractor shall perform inspection and pre-shop analysis Bambi buckets as specified in the paragraph 5.1 of the Performance Work Statement.

2002 8 Each OPTION Repair and Maintenance

FFP

(Requirement CLIN) The contractor shall repair and maintenance Bambi buckets as specified in the paragraph 5.1 of the Performance Work Statement.

2003 1 Job OPTION Contractor Furnished Material

FFP

(Requirement CLIN) The contractor shall provide Contractor Furnished Material as specified in the paragraph 5.2 of Performance Work Statement

The Contractor is not required to propose the unit price.

Not to Exceed for 2nd Option Period: W30,000,000

2004 1 Job OPTION Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL)

FFP

(Not Separately Priced CLIN).

Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) in accordance with Paragraph 7.

2005 1 Job OPTION Contract Manpower Reporting (CMR)

FFP

Accounting for Services Contract requirement must be reported by 30 October of each calendar year during the life of the contract in accordance with Paragraph 9 of the PWS.

NOTE: Not to exceed 20 man hours for data collection and report. UIC:

3001 8 Each OPTION Inspection and Pre-Shop Analysis

FFP

(Requirement CLIN) The contractor shall perform inspection and pre-shop analysis Bambi buckets as specified in the paragraph 5.1 of the Performance Work Statement.

3002 8 Each OPTION Repair and Maintenance

FFP

(Requirement CLIN) The contractor shall repair and maintenance Bambi buckets as specified in the paragraph 5.1 of the Performance Work Statement.

3003 1 Job OPTION Contractor Furnished Material

FFP

(Requirement CLIN) The contractor shall provide Contractor Furnished Material as specified in the paragraph 5.2 of Performance Work Statement

The Contractor is not required to propose the unit price.

Not to Exceed for 3rd Option Period: W30,000,000

3004 1 Job OPTION Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL)

FFP

(Not Separately Priced CLIN).

Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) in accordance with Paragraph 7.

3005 1 Job OPTION Contract Manpower Reporting (CMR)

FFP

Accounting for Services Contract requirement must be reported by 30 October of each calendar year during the life of the contract in accordance with Paragraph 9 of the PWS.

NOTE: Not to exceed 20 man hours for data collection and report. UIC:

4001 8 Each OPTION Inspection and Pre-Shop Analysis

FFP

(Requirement CLIN) The contractor shall perform inspection and pre-shop analysis Bambi buckets as specified in the paragraph 5.1 of the Performance Work Statement.

4002 8 Each OPTION Repair and Maintenance

FFP

(Requirement CLIN) The contractor shall repair and maintenance Bambi buckets as specified in the paragraph 5.1 of the Performance Work Statement.

4003 1 Job OPTION Contractor Furnished Material

FFP

(Requirement CLIN) The contractor shall provide Contractor Furnished Material as specified in the paragraph 5.2 of Performance Work Statement

The Contractor is not required to propose the unit price.

Not to Exceed for 4th Option Period: W30,000,000

4004 1 Job OPTION Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL)

FFP

(Not Separately Priced CLIN).

Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) in accordance with Paragraph 7.

4005 1 Job OPTION Contract Manpower Reporting (CMR)

FFP

Accounting for Services Contract requirement must be reported by 30 October of each calendar year during the life of the contract in accordance with Paragraph 9 of the PWS.

NOTE: Not to exceed 20 man hours for data collection and report. UIC:

PWS

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

Inspection, Maintenance and Repair of Bambi Bucket for 2nd Combat Aviation Brigade

1. GENERAL INFORMATION: This is a non-personnel service contract to provide Inspection, Maintenance and Repair of Bambi Buckets for 2nd Combat Aviation Brigade. The Government will not exercise any supervision or control over the contract service providers performing the services herein.

1.1. Description of Services/Introduction: The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary to perform inspection, maintenance and repair of Bambi Buckets as defined in this Performance Work Statement (PWS).

1.2. Background: This contract is to provide inspection, maintenance and repair of Bambi Bucket service in support of 2nd Combat Aviation Brigade mission of aerial firefighting. A Bambi Bucket is a specialized bucket that carries approximately 400 to 2,000 gallons of water, suspended on a cable carried by a helicopter for aerial firefighting. The Bambi bucket hanging on a helicopter has an impact on safety of the helicopter. Accordingly, in order to alleviate the problems associated with challenging situation for safety of a helicopter, inspection, maintenance and repair by the contractor certified by SEI Industries Co., Ltd., manufacturer of the Bambi bucket, is required.

1.3. Objectives: The contractor shall inspect, repair and maintain inoperable Bambi Buckets to keep in good working condition.

1.4. Scope of Work: The Contractor shall provide all labor, supervision, management, transportation, repair parts, test equipment and facilities necessary for repair of Bambi Buckets. The Model series are SEI Model HL7600, 5566, and 4453. The Contractor shall perform the inspection, repair and maintenance in accordance with the Bambi Bucket Operations Manuals published by SEI Industries Co., Ltd. and all provisions of this contract. The Contractor shall repair all faults noted in the following areas; cabling assembly, bucket fabric, head assembly mechanism and dump value assemble.

1.5. Period of Performance: The period of performance shall be for one (1) year base period and four (4) 12-month option years. The Period of Performance reads as follows:

Base Period: 1 January 2019 – 31 December 2019 1st Option Period: 1 January 2020 – 31 December 2020 2nd Option Period: 1 January 2021 – 31 December 2021 3rd Option Period: 1 January 2022 – 31 December 2022 4th Option Period: 1 January 2023 – 31 December 2023

1.6. Place of Performance: All requirements under this contract shall be performed at the contractor’s facility. The contractor shall provide transportation of an inoperable Bambi Bucket for pick-up and return to service.

1.7. Pick-Up and Delivery Point: K-16, Seongnam and Camp Humphrey, Pyeongtaek

1.8. Quality Control Plan: The Contractor shall meet the minimum quality standards.

1.8.1. Quality Control: The Contractor shall provide and maintain a Quality Control system in accordance with international Standard Organization (ISO) 9001:2008. The Contractor shall be ISO 9001:2008 certified. The contractor shall develop and maintain an effective Quality Control Program (QCP) to ensure services are performed in accordance with this PWS. The contractor shall develop and implement procedures to identify, prevent, and ensure non-recurrence of defective services. The contractor's quality control program is the means by which he assures himself that his work complies with the requirement of the contract.

1.8.1.1. The Contractor shall be responsible for the performance of all inspections required. The Contractor may use his own or any other facilities suitable for the performance of the inspections. The Government reserves the right to perform any of the inspections set forth in this performance requirements description where such inspections are deemed necessary to assure services conform to prescribed requirements.

1.8.1.2. The Contractor shall maintain inspection and test records acceptable to the U.S. Government for the services covered by this contract and shall provide or make available such records, immediately upon request by the Contracting Officer (KO), the Quality Assurance Representative (QAR) or designated official.

1.8.1.3. After required work has been accomplished by the Contractor, the final inspections for acceptance will be performed by the Government Officer, NCO or DAC in charge of the using activity, or as otherwise designated by the KO at the Contractor site. Physical and operational tests will be performed to determine the serviceability of the equipment.

1.8.2. The QCP shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer and Quality Assurance Specialist at Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) within 30 days after the contract is awarded. The Government will review the QCP and determine whether the QCP will be acceptable or not. At minimum Quality Control Plan shall indicate the following things:

1.8.2.1. Address overall project management and administration.

1.8.2.2. Describe a method acceptable to the Government of identifying deficiencies in the quality of service performed under this contract before the level of performance becomes unacceptable and address processes for corrective actions without dependence upon Government direction.

1.8.2.3. Establish an inspection system covering all services required by this contract. This plan shall specify areas to be inspected on unscheduled basis and the title of the individual who will do the inspection.

1.8.2.4. Contain specific quality control techniques and standards for contract services identified in the Performance Requirements Summary and Inspection of Services Clause list. The quality control methods shall be comprehensive and adaptable to the reporting systems of the QCP. Control measures must be specified and metrics developed to ensure accurate program monitoring.

1.8.2.5. Require documentation of all contractor quality control inspections and corrective actions to be maintained by the contractor throughout the term of this contract. Inspection documents and the corrective action taken shall be made available to the Contracting Officer or designated representative.

1.8.3. Applicability of Quality Control Plan: The Quality Control Plan shall be used by the contractor to collect data, evaluate and document performance against standards associated with each specific requirement. Performance is measured by assessing the required workload quantity in terms of quality and timeliness. The contractor shall identify what items the contractor will inspect under its comprehensive Quality Control (QC) for each task listed in the PRS table.

1.9. Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP): The government will evaluate the contractor's performance under this contract in accordance with the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP). This plan is primarily focused on what the Government must do to ensure that the contractor has performed in accordance with the performance standards. It defines how the performance standards will be applied, the frequency of surveillance, and the minimum acceptable defect rate(s). COR shall submit COR monthly report to a Contracting Officer in Wide Area Workflow (WAWF)/Contracting Officer Representative Tool (CORT) no later than 5 days after the end of each rating period. If a COR cannot access WAWF/CORT, the COR shall submit the monthly report in manual.

1.10. Warranty:

1.10.1. Warranty Period: Warranty period for maintained and repaired Bambi Bucket shall be for three (3) months from the date the Bambi Bucket is returned to service. Warranty shall apply to only parts and works addressed in DA Form 2404.

1.10.2. Re-Performance and Cost: Under this warranty provision, the contractor shall re-perform work, rectify or remedy any defects, deficiencies or inadequacies. The contractor shall bear all costs incurred as a result thereof including transportation for pick-up and delivery of a Bambi Bucket

1.10.3. Warranty Coverage: Warranty does not apply to the following things.

1.10.3.1. Improper or negligent storage, operation, maintenance, modification or repair by the Government

1.10.3.2. Combat damage

1.10.3.3. Acts of God

1.10.3.4. Failure by the Government to perform prescribed maintenance

1.10.3.5. Misuse or abuse by the Government

1.11. Hours of Operations:

1.11.1. Hours of Operation: The Contractor shall have a responsibility for conducting business, between the hours of 0800 – 1700, Monday through Friday except U.S. Government legal holidays or when the Government facility is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closing, or similar Government directed facility closings.

1.11.2. Holidays: U.S. Government legal holidays and ROK Government legal holidays are as follows:

U.S. Government legal holidays

(1) 1 January (New Year's Day)

(2) 3rd Monday , January (Dr. King's Birthday)

(3) 3rd Monday, February (President's Day)

(4) Last Monday, May (Memorial Day)

(5) 4 July (Independence Day)

(6) 1st Monday, September (Labor Day)

(7) 2nd Monday, October (Columbus Day)

(8) 11 November (Veterans Day)

(9) 4th Thursday, November (Thanksgiving Day)

(10) 25 December (Christmas Day)

ROK legal holidays

(1) 1 and 2 January (New Year)

(2) Lunar New Year(31 December 1 and 2 January on the Lunar Calendar)

(3) 1 March (Independence Movement Day)

(4) 1 May (Labor Day)

(5) 5 May (Children’s day)

(6) Buddha’s Birthday (8 April on the Lunar Calendar)

(7) 6 June (Memorial Day)

(8) 17 July (Constitution Day)

(9) 15 August (Liberation Day)

(10) Chu-Suk (14, 15, and 16 August on the Lunar Calendar)

(11) 3 October (National Foundation Day)

(12) 25 December (Christmas Day)

If these U.S. holidays fall on Saturday, the preceding Friday will be observed. If these holidays fall on Sunday, the following Monday will be observed. If a holiday falls on a scheduled service day, the Contractor will be responsible for rescheduling services for the first day post the holiday observance.

1.12. Prime Contractor: The work shall be performed by the prime contractor and cannot be subcontract out.

1.13. Contractor Qualifications:

1.13.1. In accordance with Republic of Korea Article 138 of Aviation Act and Article 305-3 of Enforcement Regulation of Aviation Act (대한민국 항공법 제 138조 및 동법 시행규칙 제 305조의 3), the Contractor shall be authorized by the ROK Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport as Approved Maintenance Organization (AMO) and the contractor’s Capability List (수행능력인정목록) authorized by Local Aviation Agency

(지방항공청) shall include a Bambi Bucket. The contractor shall provide the following documents to prove to be qualified for repair of Bambi Bucket in accordance with the statutory regulation.

1.13.1.1. A copy of Certificate of Approved Maintenance Organization (정비조직인증서) issued by ROK Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport

1.13.1.2. Operation Specifications (운영기준) issued by Head of Aviation Local Agency

1.13.1.3. Capability List (수행능력 인정목록) attached to the Operation Specifications. The Capability List shall include a Bambi Bucket

1.13.2. Relevant Experience: The contractor shall have at least two (2) years of experience within the last seven (7) years in maintenance and repair of a Bambi Bucket or similar work. The relevant experience may include self-repair of Bambi Buckets owned by the contractor.

1.14. Contract Manager Qualifications: The Contractor shall provide a Contract Manager who has a minimum of two (2) years of experience within the last seven (7) years in the maintaining, inspecting, and repairing the Bambi Buckets. The Contract Manager shall be able to speak English to communicate with Requiring Activities (RA) and to perform all the work under this contract.

2. DEFINITIONS AND ACRONYMS:

2.1. Definitions:

The term “Using Activity” or “Using Agency” used in this purchase description is the unit where machines are located.

2.2. Acronyms:

ACO Administrative Contracting Officer AMO Approved Maintenance Organization CM Contract Manager CMR Contract Management Reporting COR Contracting Officer’s Representative CORL Contract Data Requirement List DAC Department of Army Civilian DCMA Defense Contract Management Agency GFP Government Furnished Property KO Contracting Officer NCO Non-Commissioned Officer PR&C Purchase Request and Commitment PRS Performance Requirements Summary PWS Performance Work Statement QAR Quality Assurance Representative QASP Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan QCP Quality Control Plan WAWF/CORT Wide Area Workflow/Contracting Officer Representative Tool

3. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES: NONE

4. CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

4.1. Tools and Equipment: All tools and test equipment used for Bambi Bucket repair shall be furnished by the contractor. All tools and test equipment used by the contactor in performing the work specified herein shall be in good working condition and be certified of proper calibration as specified in the applicable documents. Equipment and tools shall be accurate and appropriate for type of repairs performed.

4.2. Transportation: The Contractor shall provide transportation of Bambi Buckets from the owning unit to the Contractor’s facility and back to the owning unit.

4.3. Facility: All inspections, repairs and maintenance work shall be performed at the contractor’s location.

4.4. Contract Furnished Material: The Contractor shall furnish all repair parts IAW paragraph 5.1.2.

4.5. Physical /Environment Security and Safety: The Contractor shall safeguard Government Equipment while in the Contractor’s possession.

4.6. Damage Documentation: The Contractor shall promptly report all available facts relating to each instance of damage to the Government Equipment due to accidents or fire within one hour to the KO or COR. The Contractor shall cooperate with and assist Government personnel in the performance of any investigation.

5. SPECIFIC TASKS:

5.1. The Contractor shall perform inspection, repair, maintenance and test for Bambi Buckets in accordance with requirements of Manuals listed in paragraph 6.

5.1.1. Pre-shop Analysis Inspection of Bambi Buckets: The Contractor shall perform a technical inspection and pre-shop analysis to determine the extent of repair and maintenance required. A DA Form 2404 (Equipment Inspection and Maintenance Work Sheet) per Bambi Bucket will be utilized to document all requirements under application of repair work. All deficiencies and defects found shall be recorded on DA Form 2404 in Attachment. If subsequent to the contractor’s performance of technical inspection and pre-shop analysis for a Bambi Bucket, the Government determines that repair will be performed, and then the Contracting Officer will issue a task order which includes the Contractor’s costs for technical inspection and pre-shop analysis.

5.1.2. The Contractor shall submit a completed DA Form 2404 per Bambi Bucket to the On-Site U.S. Government Representatives (COR) for verification of necessary repair and maintenance work within five (5) working days of receipt of Bambi Buckets.

5.1.3. The U.S. Government COR will submit a verified DA Form 2404 per Bambi Bucket to the HQs, 19th ESC, Unit #15015, ATTN: EANC-DGB-MAC, APO AP 96218-5015 for preparation of Purchase Request Commitment (PR&C), DA Form 3953 within three (3) working days after receipt of DA Form 2404 from the Contractor. The Contractor shall start repair work only upon the issuance of a Task Order (DD Form 1155) by the Contracting Officer or ACO.

5.1.4. The contractor shall prepare and submit DD Form 250 (Material Inspection and Receiving Report) to COR after completion of required performance.

5.2. The Contractor furnish all necessary supplies, repair parts for inspection, maintenance and repair of Bambi Buckets. The Contractor shall purchase supplies, and repair parts only upon the issuance of a Task Order (DD Form 1155) by the Contracting Officer. The contractor shall provide any documents related to price of CFM for the Government to verify if the price is reasonable. (i.e. If genuine parts made by SEI Industries, manufacturer of Bambi Bucket, are required for maintenance and repair, the contractor shall provide sales quote from SEI Industries with published price list. If repair parts can be customized locally, quotes from at least three (3) sources of the parts shall be provided.)

5.3. Records and Reports: The Contractor shall maintain complete written records of all work performed under this contract. Records will be provided to the owning unit when the equipment is returned. The records will indicate defects corrected, adjustments made, date work was performed, and testing performed to include load testing. The accumulated data shall be compiled into a report in English with contractor’s format as approved by the ACO.

6. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS: The Contractor shall provide Commercial Service Manuals and Parts Manuals for use in the performance of this contract and Manufacture’s Bambi Bucket Operations Manual. The Manufacturer’s Bambi Bucket Manuals can be available at the following website.

https://www.sei-ind.com/support/bambi-bucket/

7. CONTRACT REQUIREMENT DELIVERY LIST (CDRL)

Deliverable & PWS Section

Submission Deadline Acceptable Quality Threshold

# of Copies & Medium /Format

Submit To Remedy of Failure

Quality Control Plan, 1.8.2

Within thirty (30) days after contract is awarded

100% 1 Hard Copy DCMA QA Resubmit within 15 calendar days

DA Form 2404, 5.1

Within five (5) working days after pick-up of a Bambi Bucket.

100% 1 Hard Copy DCMA QA Resubmit within 7 calendar days

DD Form 250 5.1

At the time of Completion of Inspection by QAR

100% 1 Hard Copy DCMA QA Resubmit within 5 days

8. PERFORMANCE REQUIREMETNS SUMMARY (PRS)

The contract performance requirements are summarized in performance objectives that relate directly to mission essential items. The performance threshold briefly describes the minimally acceptable levels of service required for each requirement.

Performance Objective PWS Para

Performance Threshold Remedy Method of

Surveillance All deficiencies and defects found shall be recorded on DA Form 2404.

Contractor shall prepare a completed DA Form 2404 per Bambi Bucket and submit it to the onsite Government Representative for verification of necessary repair and maintenance work within 5 workdays after pick-up of a Bambi Bucket required for repair.

5.1

No more than one (1) denial of DA Form

2404 per semi-annual

Resubmission within three (3) workdays after notification of denial of DA Form 2404

100% technical inspection by Government Representative

Contractor shall perform inspection, repair, maintenance, and test IAW manufacture’s Bambi Bucket Manuals.

5.1

No more than one (1) failure of final inspection per semi-annual

Rework shall be completed within five (5) workdays after notification of failure of final inspection by the Government Representative and at no additional charge to the Government

100% technical inspection by Government Representative and Validated customer complaints

Contractor shall submit a copy of the final inspection record, test record, DA Form 2404 and DD Form 250 to the COR.

5.1

No more than one (1) denial of required documents per semi-annual

Resubmission within three (3) workdays after notification of denial of required documents

100% technical inspection by Government Representative and Validated customer complaints

9. CONTRACTOR MANAGEMENT REPORTING (CMR):

The contractor shall report ALL contractor labor hours (including subcontractor labor hours) required for performance of services provided under this contract for the Maintenance and Repair of Bambi Bucket, for 2nd Combat Aviation Brigade via a secure data collection site. The contractor is required to completely fill in all required data fields using the following web address: http://www.ecmra.mil/.

Reporting inputs will be for the labor executed during the period of performance during each Government fiscal year (FY), which runs October 1 through September 30. While inputs may be reported any time during the FY, all data shall be reported no later than October 31 of each calendar year, beginning with 2019. Contractors may direct questions to the help desk at help desk at: http://www.ecmra.mil/.

NOTE:

INCORPORATION OF THE CONTRACTOR'S “TECHNICAL PROPOSAL”

The Contractor's “Technical Proposal” for Solicitation Number W91QVN-18-R-0163, dated _____________, and any amendments/addendums thereof, is incorporated herein by reference, unless otherwise specified, with the same force and effect as if set forth in full text. Nothing in the Contractor's proposal shall constitute a waiver of any of the provisions of the contract, including the Performance Work Statement(s) and Specification. For purposes of Order of Precedence, the Contractor's technical proposal and management plan shall be considered a "Specification."

DELIVERY INFORMATION

CLIN DELIVERY DATE QUANTITY SHIP TO ADDRESS DODAAC /

CAGE

0001 POP 01-JAN-2019 TO

31-DEC-2019

N/A KS, S6 DIVISION/IT SPECIALIST

KOREAN SERVICE CORPS BATTALION

APO AP 96205-5284

315-723-6445

W582MZ

0002 POP 01-JAN-2019 TO

31-DEC-2019

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

http://www.ecmra.mil/

0003 POP 01-JAN-2019 TO

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

0004 POP 01-JAN-2019 TO

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

0005 POP 01-JAN-2019 TO

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

1001 POP 01-JAN-2020 TO

31-DEC-2020

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

1002 POP 01-JAN-2020 TO

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

1003 POP 01-JAN-2020 TO

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

1004 POP 01-JAN-2020 TO

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

1005 POP 01-JAN-2020 TO

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

2001 POP 01-JAN-2021 TO

31-DEC-2021

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

2002 POP 01-JAN-2021 TO

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

2003 POP 01-JAN-2021 TO

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

2004 POP 01-JAN-2021 TO

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

2005 POP 01-JAN-2021 TO

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

3001 POP 01-JAN-2022 TO

31-DEC-2022

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

3002 POP 01-JAN-2022 TO

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

3003 POP 01-JAN-2022 TO

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

3004 POP 01-JAN-2022 TO

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

3005 POP 01-JAN-2022 TO

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

4001 POP 01-JAN-2023 TO

31-DEC-2023

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

4002 POP 01-JAN-2023 TO

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

4003 POP 01-JAN-2023 TO

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

4004 POP 01-JAN-2023 TO

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

4005 POP 01-JAN-2023 TO

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights and Requirement

To Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights

APR 2014

52.204-7 System for Award Management OCT 2016 52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel JAN 2011 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance OCT 2016 52.204-20 Predecessor of Offeror JUL 2016 52.209-7 Information Regarding Responsibility Matters JUL 2013 52.209-9 Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding

Responsibility Matters

JUL 2013

52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items JAN 2017 52.215-21 Requirements for Certified Cost or Pricing Data and Data

Other Than Certified Cost or Pricing Data -- Modifications

OCT 2010

52.216-21 Alt I Requirements (Oct 1995) - Alternate I APR 1984 52.217-5 Evaluation Of Options JUL 1990 52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations JUN 2013 52.237-1 Site Visit APR 1984 52.237-2 Protection Of Government Buildings, Equipment, And

Vegetation

APR 1984

52.237-3 Continuity Of Services JAN 1991 52.243-1 Alt I Changes--Fixed Price (Aug 1987) - Alternate I APR 1984 52.244-2 Subcontracts OCT 2010 52.246-4 Inspection Of Services--Fixed Price AUG 1996 252.201-7000 Contracting Officer's Representative DEC 1991 252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights SEP 2013 252.204-7012 Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber

Incident Reporting

OCT 2016

252.216-7003 Economic Price Adjustment - Wage Rates or Material Prices Controlled by a Foreign Government

MAR 2012

252.216-7008 Economic price adjustment--wage rates or material prices controlled by a foreign government--representation

MAR 2012

252.222-7002 Compliance With Local Labor Laws (Overseas) JUN 1997 252.225-7041 Correspondence in English JUN 1997 252.225-7043 Antiterrorism/Force Protection Policy for Defense

Contractors Outside the United States

JUN 2015

252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports

JUN 2012

252.232-7008 Assignment of Claims (Overseas) JUN 1997 252.233-7001 Choice of Law (Overseas) JUN 1997 252.244-7000 Subcontracts for Commercial Items JUN 2013 252.245-7003 Contractor Property Management System Administration APR 2012 252.245-7004 Reporting, Reutilization, and Disposal DEC 2017 252.247-7013 Contract Areas of Performance DEC 1991

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JAN 2017)

(a) North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code and small business size standard. The NAICS code and small business size standard for this acquisition appear in Block 10 of the solicitation cover sheet (SF 1449). However, the small business size standard for a concern which submits an offer in its own name, but which proposes to furnish an item which it did not itself manufacture, is 500 employees.

(b) Submission of offers. Submit signed and dated offers to the office specified in this solicitation at or before the exact time specified in this solicitation. Offers may be submitted on the SF 1449, letterhead stationery, or as otherwise specified in the solicitation. As a minimum, offers must show--

(1) The solicitation number;

(2) The time specified in the solicitation for receipt of offers;

(3) The name, address, and telephone number of the offeror;

(4) A technical description of the items being offered in sufficient detail to evaluate compliance with the requirements in the solicitation. This may include product literature, or other documents, if necessary;

(5) Terms of any express warranty;

(6) Price and any discount terms;

(7) "Remit to" address, if different than mailing address;

(8) A completed copy of the representations and certifications at FAR 52.212-3 (see FAR 52.212-3(b) for those representations and certifications that the offeror shall complete electronically);

(9) Acknowledgment of Solicitation Amendments;

(10) Past performance information, when included as an evaluation factor, to include recent and relevant contracts for the same or similar items and other references (including contract numbers, points of contact with telephone numbers and other relevant information); and

(11) If the offer is not submitted on the SF 1449, include a statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions, and provisions included in the solicitation. Offers that fail to furnish required representations or information, or reject the terms and conditions of the solicitation may be excluded from consideration.

(c) Period for acceptance of offers. The offeror agrees to hold the prices in its offer firm for 30 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers, unless another time period is specified in an addendum to the solicitation.

(d) Product samples. When required by the solicitation, product samples shall be submitted at or prior to the time specified for receipt of offers. Unless otherwise specified in this solicitation, these samples shall be submitted at no expense to the Government, and returned at the sender's request and expense, unless they are destroyed during preaward testing.

(e) Multiple offers. Offerors are encouraged to submit multiple offers presenting alternative terms and conditions, including alternative line items (provided that the alternative line items are consistent with subpart 4.10 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation), or alternative commercial items for satisfying the requirements of this solicitation.

Each offer submitted will be evaluated separately.

(f) Late submissions, modifications, revisions, and withdrawals of offers:

(1) Offerors are responsible for submitting offers, and any modifications, revisions, or withdrawals, so as to reach the Government office designated in the solicitation by the time specified in the solicitation. If no time is specified in the solicitation, the time for receipt is 4:30 p.m., local time, for the designated Government office on the date that offers or revisions are due.

(2)(i) Any offer, modification, revision, or withdrawal of an offer received at the Government office designated in the solicitation after the exact time specified for receipt of offers is “late” and will not be considered unless it is received before award is made, the Contracting Officer determines that accepting the late offer would not unduly delay the acquisition; and--

(A) If it was transmitted through an electronic commerce method authorized by the solicitation, it was received at the initial point of entry to the Government infrastructure not later than 5:00 p.m. one working day prior to the date specified for receipt of offers; or

(B) There is acceptable evidence to establish that it was received at the Government installation designated for receipt of offers and was under the Government's control prior to the time set for receipt of offers; or

(C) If this solicitation is a request for proposals, it was the only proposal received.

(ii) However, a late modification of an otherwise successful offer, that makes its terms more favorable to the Government, will be considered at any time it is received and may be accepted.

(3) Acceptable evidence to establish the time of receipt at the Government installation includes the time/date stamp of that installation on the offer wrapper, other documentary evidence of receipt maintained by the installation, or oral testimony or statements of Government personnel.

(4) If an emergency or unanticipated event interrupts normal Government processes so that offers cannot be received at the Government office designated for receipt of offers by the exact time specified in the solicitation, and urgent Government requirements preclude amendment of the solicitation or other notice of an extension of the closing date, the time specified for receipt of offers will be deemed to be extended to the same time of day specified in the solicitation on the first work day on which normal Government processes resume.

(5) Offers may be withdrawn by written notice received at any time before the exact time set for receipt of offers.

Oral offers in response to oral solicitations may be withdrawn orally. If the solicitation authorizes facsimile offers, offers may be withdrawn via facsimile received at any time before the exact time set for receipt of offers, subject to the conditions specified in the solicitation concerning facsimile offers. An offer may be withdrawn in person by an offeror or its authorized representative if, before the exact time set for receipt of offers, the identity of the person requesting withdrawal is established and the person signs a receipt for the offer.

(g) Contract award (not applicable to Invitation for Bids). The Government intends to evaluate offers and award a contract without discussions with offerors. Therefore, the offeror's initial offer should contain the offeror's best terms from a price and technical standpoint. However, the Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if later determined by the Contracting Officer to be necessary. The Government may reject any or all offers if such action is in the public interest; accept other than the lowest offer; and waive informalities and minor irregularities in offers received.

(h) Multiple awards. The Government may accept any item or group of items of an offer, unless the offeror qualifies the offer by specific limitations. Unless otherwise provided in the Schedule, offers may not be submitted for quantities less than those specified. The Government reserves the right to make an award on any item for a quantity less than the quantity offered, at the unit prices offered, unless the offeror specifies otherwise in the offer.

(i) Availability of requirements documents cited in the solicitation. (1)(i) The GSA Index of Federal Specifications, Standards and Commercial Item Descriptions, FPMR Part 101-29, and copies of specifications, standards, and commercial item descriptions cited in this solicitation may be obtained for a fee by submitting a request to--GSA Federal Supply Service Specifications Section, Suite 8100, 470 East L'Enfant Plaza, SW, Washington, DC 20407, Telephone (202) 619-8925, Facsimile (202) 619-8978.

(ii) If the General Services Administration, Department of Agriculture, or Department of Veterans Affairs issued this solicitation, a single copy of specifications, standards, and commercial item descriptions cited in this solicitation may be obtained free of charge by submitting a request to the addressee in paragraph (i)(1)(i) of this provision.

Additional copies will be issued for a fee.

(2) Most unclassified Defense specifications and standards may be downloaded from the following ASSIST websites:

(i) ASSIST (https://assist.dla.mil/online/start/).

(ii) Quick Search (http://quicksearch.dla.mil/).

(iii) ASSISTdocs.com (http://assistdocs.com).

(3) Documents not available from ASSIST may be ordered from the Department of Defense Single Stock Point (DoDSSP) by--

(i) Using the ASSIST Shopping Wizard (https://assist.dla.mil/wizard/index.cfm);

(ii) Phoning the DoDSSP Customer Service Desk (215) 697-2179, Mon-Fri, 0730 to 1600 EST; or

(iii) Ordering from DoDSSP, Building 4, Section D, 700 Robbins Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19111-5094, Telephone

(215) 697-2667/2179, Facsimile (215) 697-1462.

(4) Nongovernment (voluntary) standards must be obtained from the organization responsible for their preparation, publication, or maintenance.

(j) Unique entity identifier. (Applies to all offers exceeding $3,500, and offers of $3,500 or less if the solicitation requires the Contractor to be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database.) The Offeror shall enter, in the block with its name and address on the cover page of its offer, the annotation ``Unique Entity Identifier'' followed by the unique entity identifier that identifies the Offeror's name and address. The Offeror also shall enter its Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) indicator, if applicable. The EFT indicator is a four-character suffix to the unique entity identifier. The suffix is assigned at the discretion of the Offeror to establish additional SAM records for identifying alternative EFT accounts (see subpart 32.11) for the same entity. If the Offeror does not have a unique entity identifier, it should contact the entity designated at www.sam.gov for unique entity identifier establishment directly to obtain one. The Offeror should indicate that it is an offeror for a Government contract when contacting the entity designated at www.sam.gov for establishing the unique entity identifier.

(k) System for Award Management. Unless exempted by an addendum to this solicitation, by submission of an offer, the offeror acknowledges the requirement that a prospective awardee shall be registered in the SAM database prior to award, during performance and through final payment of any contract resulting from this https://assist.dla.mil/online/start/ http://quicksearch.dla.mil/ http://assistdocs.com/ https://assist.dla.mil/wizard/index.cfm http://www.sam.gov/ http://www.sam.gov/ solicitation. If the Offeror does not become registered in the SAM database in the time prescribed by the Contracting Officer, the Contracting Officer will proceed to award to the next otherwise successful registered Offeror. Offerors may obtain information on registration and annual confirmation requirements via the SAM database accessed through https://www.acquisition.gov.

(l) Debriefing. If a post-award debriefing is given to requesting offerors, the Government shall disclose the following information, if applicable:

(1) The agency's evaluation of the significant weak or deficient factors in the debriefed offeror's offer.

(2) The overall evaluated cost or price and technical rating of the successful and the debriefed offeror and past performance information on the debriefed offeror.

(3) The overall ranking of all offerors, when any ranking was developed by the agency during source selection.

(4) A summary of the rationale for award;

(5) For acquisitions of commercial items, the make and model of the item to be delivered by the successful offeror.

(6) Reasonable responses to relevant questions posed by the debriefed offeror as to whether source-selection procedures set forth in the solicitation, applicable regulations, and other applicable authorities were followed by the agency.

Addendum to FAR 52.212-1, INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS – COMMERCIAL ITEMS (OCT 2015)

1. CONTRACT AWARD

1.1. The Government intends to execute a Requirement type contract to provide Inspection, Maintenance and Repair of Bambi Buckets for 2nd Combat Aviation Brigade. Award will be made on the basis of the lowest evaluated price of proposals meeting or exceeding the acceptability standard for non-cost factors. All non-cost factors and subfactors will be rated as either "acceptable" or "unacceptable". In order to be considered for award, there must be an “acceptable” rating in every non- price factor/subfactor. In other words, a rating of “unacceptable” for any factor or subfactor will result in the entire offer being rated “unacceptable”.

1.2. The Government intends to evaluate offers and award a contract without discussions with offerors in accordance with FAR 52.212-1(g). Therefore, the offeror’s initial offer should contain the offeror’s best terms from a price and technical standpoint. However, the Government reserves the right, based on the Government’s best interests, to make a determination to: 1) award without discussions; 2) make a single award for this requirement; 3) establish a competitive range in order to conduct discussions (The Government retains the right to limit the competitive range to the “most highly rated proposals” for the purpose of efficiency); and/or 4) make no award if, upon evaluation, none of the proposals are deemed likely to meet the requirements.

NOTICE TO OFFERORS

ELIGIBILITY FOR AWARD OF ROK MND CONTRACTS

(a) This solicitation is conducted under the LCS program and will result in a contract between the Government of the Republic of Korea (ROK) and the contractor. ROK will directly pay the contractor. No appropriated funds of the United States (US) shall be obligated for payment due under this contract.

(b) In accordance with the International Agreement between the US and ROK, titled “Amendment to the Implementing Agreement between the United States Forces Korea and the Republic of Korea Ministry of National https://www.acquisition.gov/

Defense Concerning Logistics Cost Sharing” (hereinafter “International Agreement”), signed by the parties on 14 October 2015:

The parties hereby agree that all LCS work must be accomplished in the ROK or its territorial waters and that all equipment and supplies that are to be acquired with ROK Government funds shall be manufactured in the ROK, and all LCS service work shall be carried out by Korean contractor(s), the Korea Railroad Corporation, or the ROK military. The term ‘Korean contractor(s)’ is defined as an entity, that, including its parent, is a domestic corporation under the Korean Tax Act and whose domestic status is recorded in the Certified Copy of Register or its successor document. A parent is defined as an entity that holds more than 50/100 of the total issued and outstanding shares in another company, as reflected in the Stock Change Certificate.

(c) In order to establish eligibility for award under this LCS contract, the offeror shall submit the documents listed below with their proposal prior to the closing date/time established in the solicitation. The contracting officer will determine the offeror’s eligibility status as a Korean contractor solely on the basis of these documents.

(1) Prime Contractor Registration: The offeror shall submit its Certified Copy of Register (등기부 등본

(유효사항)), as certified and…

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