Solicitation_G-16 Cargo Parachute and Supplies

Active

Contract Opportunity

***AMD 0005 released on 20 MAR 2025.***

***Additional Solicitation Questions and Answers have been posted as of 26 August 2024. See Q&A attachment "Additional Questions and Answers Solicitation W912CH-24-R-0080" for details***

***AMD 0004 released on 22 AUG 2024.***

***Solicitation Questions and Answers have been posted as of 19 August 2024. See Q&A attachment "Questions and Answers Solicitation W912CH-24-R-0080" for details***

***AMD 0003 released on 08 AUG 2024.***

***Questions and Answers from the Pre-proposal conference have been posted. See attachment "Pre-Proposal Conference QA W912CH24R0080" ***

***AMD 0002 released on 01 AUG 2024 and extends proposal due date to 26 AUG 2024***

***AMD 0001 released on 23 JUL 2024 and extends proposal due date to 05 AUG 2024***

Pre-Proposal Conference Invitation;*

Date: 26 July 2024

Time: 12:00 PM EST to 1:00 PM EST

Place: Microsoft Teams meeting application

**see attachments for meeting link and access instructions.

**For any questions please email the point of contact for this posting.

***If you would like a calendar invitation sent to your inbox please email the point of contact for this posting by 3:00 PM EST by 25 July 2024.

**********************************************************************************************************************************************************************************

1. This Request for Proposal (RFP) is a 100% Small Business set-Aside in accordance with (IAW) FAR 52.219-6 - Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside.

2. This RFP will result in approximately three, 5-Year, Firm Fixed Price (FFP), Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Multiple Award (MADOC) contracts for the following items:

ITEM DESCRIPTION

a. G-16 Cargo Parachute, NSN: 1670-01-657-0128

b. Suspension Line, Parachute NSN: 1670-01-673-8535

c. Line, Radial Reefing, 24 1/2", NSN: 1670-01-673-7754

d. Pocket, Cutter, NSN: 1670-01-673-7753

e. Line, Radial Reefing, 31 1/2", NSN: 1670-01-673-8039

f. Skirt, Spreader, G-16, NSN: 1670-01-673-8043

g. Link, Soft, NSN: 1670-01-673-8045

h. Canopy, Cargo Parachute, NSN: 1670-01-673-6328

i. Elliptical Module, NSN: 1670-01-673-6332

j. Square Module, Lower, NSN: 1670-01-673-6334

k. Square Module, Upper, NSN: 1670-01-673-6336

l. Liner, Deployment Bag, NSN: 1670-01-673-6781

m. Riser Assembly, NSN: 1670-01-673-6782

3. There are Technical Data Packages (TDPs) associated with this requirement. They are Distribution Code "C".

4. First Article Testing (FAT) is required for all items in this solicitation. To request the initial FAT to be waived, see Paragraph L.8., Provision for Waiver of Required First Article Approval, and Attachment 0004, First Article Waiver. To request the FAT to be waived on competitive Delivery Orders see Paragraph H.2, Provision for Waiver of Required First Article Approval, and Attachment 0004, First Article Waiver.

5. The Berry Amendment, 10 U.S.C. 4862, applies domestic-source requirements to certain food, clothing, fabrics, specialty metals, and hand or measuring tools when purchased with DoD appropriated funds. This solicitation includes DFARS, 252.225-7012 Preference for Certain Domestic Commodities which implements the Berry Amendment.

6. Offerors are encouraged to review Section L - "INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS, AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS" and Section M for Evaluation criteria.

7. The Government will utilize North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 314999 (Other Miscellaneous Textile Product Mills). This NAICS code will also be assigned to subsequent awarded delivery orders thereunder.

8. Failure to register in SAM for the corresponding NAICS code identified in paragraph 6. above 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".

9. This solicitation contains provisions and clauses that require you, the Offeror, to complete fill-ins and/or representations. Please review and complete all such fill-ins. Your offer may be determined ineligible for award if these fill-ins and representations are not completed.

10. The contractor is authorized to ship early at no additional cost to the Government.

11. Future delivery orders will be awarded IAW FAR clause 52.216-19, Order Limitations, Section B., and Section H.1 Delivery Order Competition.

12. Please acknowledge all amendments to this solicitation in the space provided under Section A.4. Include the number and date of each amendment.

13. All questions pertaining to this solicitation shall be directed in writing to: NICHOLAS LANG CONTRACT SPECIALIST, ARMY CONTRACTING COMMAND - DETROIT ARSENAL E-MAIL: NICHOLAS.A.LANG.CIV@ARMY.MIL

Attachments/Links