MODIFICATION
H -- Eyewear Testing
- Notice Date
- 11/2/2011
- Notice Type
- Modification/Amendment
- Contracting Office
- 1 Kansas Street, Natick, MA 01760
- ZIP Code
- 01760
- Solicitation Number
- W91A2K-1179-9010
- Response Due
- 11/16/2011
- Archive Date
- 5/14/2012
- Point of Contact
- Name: Client Services, Title: Client Services, Phone: 877.933.3243, Fax: 703.422.7822
- E-Mail Address
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Clientservices@fedbid.com;
- Small Business Set-Aside
- Total Small Business
- Description
- AMENDMENT NOTICE:This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, in conjunction with FAR 13.5, as applicable, and as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; bids are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.The solicitation number is W91A2K-1179-9010 and is issued as an invitation for bids (IFB), unless otherwise indicated herein.The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-53. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 541380 with a small business size standard of $12.00M.This requirement is a [ Small Business ] set-aside and only qualified offerors may submit bids.The solicitation pricing on www.FedBid.com will start on the date this solicitation is posted and will end on 2011-11-16 15:00:00.0 Eastern Time or as otherwise displayed at www.FedBid.com.FOB Destination shall be Multiple shipping information. The U.S. Army ACC APG SCRT - Natick Contracting Division requires the following items, Meet or Exceed, to the following: LI 001, ANSI Z87.1-lndividual TestsHigh Mass Impact, 1, EA; LI 002, ANSI Z87.1-lndividual TestsHigh Velocity Impact, 1, EA; LI 003, ANSI Z87.1-lndividual TestsDrop Ball Impact, 1, EA; LI 004, ANSI Z87.1-lndividual TestsPenetration, 1, EA; LI 005, ANSI Z87.1-lndividual TestsThickness, 1, EA; LI 006, ANSI Z87.1-lndividual TestsOptical Qualities, 1, EA; LI 007, ANSI Z87.1-lndividual TestsPrismatic Power, 1, EA; LI 008, ANSI Z87.1-lndividual TestsRefractive Power / Stigmatism, 1, EA; LI 009, ANSI Z87.1-lndividual TestsResolving Power, 1, EA; LI 010, ANSI Z87.1-lndividual TestsLuminous Transmittance, 1, EA; LI 011, ANSI Z87.1-lndividual TestsHaze, 1, EA; LI 012, ANSI Z87.1-lndividual TestsCorrosion Resistance, 1, EA; LI 013, ANSI Z87.1-lndividual TestsFlammability, 1, EA; LI 014, ANSI Z87.1-lndividual TestsCleanability, 1, EA; LI 015, ANSI Z87.1-lndividual TestsMarkings, 1, EA; LI 016, ANSI Z87.1-lndividual TestsFrame tests, 1, EA; LI 017, ANSI Z87.1-lndividual TestsDirect Ventilation, 1, EA; LI 018, ANSI Z87.1-lndividual TestsIndirect Ventilation, 1, EA; LI 019, ANSI Z87.1-lndividual TestsBasic Impact Window Tests, 1, EA; LI 020, ANSI Z87.1-lndividual TestsPlastic Window Penetration Tests, 1, EA; LI 021, ANSI Z87.1-lndividual TestsAuto-Darkening, 1, EA; LI 022, ALL ANSI Z87.1-lndividual Tests as a group priceIncluding:High Mass ImpactHigh Velocity ImpactDrop Ball Impact PenetrationThicknessOptical QualitiesPrismatic Power Refractive Power / StigmatismResolving PowerLuminous TransmittanceHaze Corrosion Resistance FlammabilityCleanability Markings Frame tests Direct Ventilation Indirect Ventilation Basic Impact Window Tests Plastic Window Penetration Tests Auto-Darkening, 1, EA; LI 023, ANSI Z87.1 Optical TestPrism Power, 1, EA; LI 024, ANSI Z87.1 Optical TestRefractive power / Stigmatism, 1, EA; LI 025, ANSI Z87.1 Optical TestResolving Power, 1, EA; LI 026, All ANSI Z87.1 Optical Tests as a groupIncluding:Prism PowerRefractive power / StigmatismResolving PowerStigmatism, 1, EA; LI 027, Complete Z87.1 (Spectacle), 1, EA; LI 028, Complete Z87.1 (Goggle), 1, EA; LI 029, Complete Z87.1 (Face shield), 1, EA; LI 030, Ballistics V0 Testing (Spectacles), 1, EA; LI 031, Ballistics V0 Testing (Goggles), 1, EA; LI 032, Ballistics V0 Testing (Face shield), 1, EA; LI 033, Ballistics V0 Testing (Spectacles)with Prescription Insert, 1, EA; LI 034, Ballistics V0 Testing (Goggles)with prescription Insert, 1, EA; LI 035, Ballistics V0 Testing (Face shield)with Prescription Insert, 1, EA; LI 036, Chemical Resistance TestingMCEPS O-Ring Method, 1, EA; LI 037, Distortion, 1, EA; LI 038, Luminous Transmittance/Chromaticity/Neutrality/Ultraviolet Absorption, 1, EA; LI 039, Temperature Exposure, 1, EA; LI 040, Humidity Exposure, 1, EA; LI 041, Adhesion, 1, EA; LI 042, Abrasion, 1, EA; LI 043, Ballistics V50 Testing (Spectacles), 1, EA; LI 044, Ballistics V50 Testing (Goggles), 1, EA; LI 045, Ballistics V50 Testing (Face shield), 1, EA; LI 046, Ballistics V50 Testing (Spectacles)with Prescription Insert, 1, EA; LI 047, Ballistics V50 Testing (Goggles)with Prescription Insert, 1, EA; LI 048, Ballistics V50 Testing (Face shield)with Prescription Insert, 1, EA; LI 049, Resistance to Fogging, 1, EA; LI 050, Salt Water, 1, EA; LI 051, Solar Radiation, 1, EA; LI 052, Textile Flammability, 1, EA; LI 053, Weight, 1, EA; Solicitation and Buy Attachments ***Question Submission: Interested offerors must submit any questions concerning the solicitation at the earliest time possible to enable the Buyer to respond. Questions must be submitted by using the 'Submit a Question' feature at www.fedbid.com. Questions not received within a reasonable time prior to close of the solicitation may not be considered.*** For this solicitation, U.S. Army ACC APG SCRT - Natick Contracting Division intends to conduct an online competitive reverse auction to be facilitated by the third-party reverse auction provider, FedBid, Inc. FedBid has developed an online, anonymous, browser based application to conduct the reverse auction. An Offeror may submit a series of pricing bids, which descend in price during the specified period of time for the aforementioned reverse auction. U.S. Army ACC APG SCRT - Natick Contracting Division is taking this action in an effort to improve both vendor access and awareness of requests and the agency's ability to gather multiple, competed, real-time bids.All responsible Offerors that respond to this solicitation MUST submit the pricing portion of their bid using the online exchange located at www.FedBid.com. There is no cost to register, review procurement data or make a bid on www.FedBid.com.Offerors that are not currently registered to use www.FedBid.com should proceed to www.FedBid.com to complete their free registration. Offerors that require special considerations or assistance may contact the FedBid Helpdesk at 877-9FEDBID (877-933-3243) or via email at clientservices@fedbid.com. Offerors may not artificially manipulate the price of a transaction on www.FedBid.com by any means. It is unacceptable to place bad faith bids, to use decoys in the www.FedBid.com process or to collude with the intent or effect of hampering the competitive www.FedBid.com process.Should offerors require additional clarification, notify the point of contact or FedBid at 877-9FEDBID (877-933-3243) or clientservices@fedbid.com.Use of FedBid: Buyers and Sellers agree to conduct this transaction through FedBid in compliance with the FedBid Terms of Use. Failure to comply with the below terms and conditions may result in offer being determined as non-responsive. New Equipment ONLY; NO remanufactured or "gray market" items. All items must be covered by the manufacturer's warranty. Bid MUST be good for 30 calendar days after close of Buy. Shipping must be free on board (FOB) destination CONUS (Continental U.S.), which means that the seller must deliver the goods on its conveyance at the destination specified by the buyer, and the seller is responsible for the cost of shipping and risk of loss prior to actual delivery at the specified destination. Offeror must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database before an award can be made to them. If the offeror is not registered in the CCR, it may do so through the CCR website at http://www.ccr.gov. EFFECTIVE JAN 2005, all offerors are required to use ?Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA) to respond to federal solicitations. To register in ORCA, please go to www.bpn.gov/orca. You must be active in the Central Contractor Registration (www.ccr.gov) and have a Marketing Partner Identification Number (MPIN), to register in ORCA. Failure to register in ORCA may preclude an award being made to your company. No partial shipments are permitted unless specifically authorized at the time of award. The selected Offeror must comply with the following commercial item terms and conditions, which are incorporated herein by reference: FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition; FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items - the selected offeror must submit a completed copy of the listed representations and certifications; FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, paragraph (a) and the following clauses in paragraph (b): 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, 52.225-13, 52.232-34. The full text of the referenced FAR clauses may be accessed electronically at http://www.acqnet.gov/far. New Equipment ONLY; NO remanufactured or "gray market" items. All items must be covered by the manufacturer's warranty. Offeror must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database before an award can be made to them. If the offeror is not registered in the CCR, it may do so through the CCR website at http://www.ccr.gov. Delivery must be made within 30 days or less after receipt of order (ARO). The offeror must provide within its offer the number of days - not to exceed 30 - required to make delivery after it receives a purchase order from the buyer. The selected Offeror must comply with the following commercial item terms and conditions, which are incorporated herein by reference: FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition; FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items - the selected offeror must submit a completed copy of the listed representations and certifications; FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, paragraph (a) and the following clauses in paragraph (b): 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, 52.225-13, 52.232-34. The full text of the referenced FAR clauses may be accessed electronically at https://www.acquisition.gov/far/. Question: Shouldn't there be a line item for both versions of Z87 for both full assessment and for high velocity. Because the samples are reduced in 2010 for high velocity so too will the price for the test and a full assessment?There is no reference to what version of ANSI Z87.1. There is also no indication as to how many samples are to be assessed foreach of the tests defined. Answer: The statement of work attached to the solicitation defines alltesting required. Paragraph titled "Compliance with ANSI Z87.1" states that aminimum of three samples shall be tested for each test if less than threesamples are specified. It also states that the contractor shall be ableto perform the testing as defined in ANSI Z87.1-2003 and ANSI Z87.1-2010. It will be specified in the sample submission form which ANSI methodwe would like to follow for the testing. If there is a price differencefrom the -2003 method to the -2010 method then the contractor shall quote aprice for both. If there is no price difference then the contractor shallquote only one price and state that the price is the same for both ANSIZ87.1-2003 and ANSI Z87.1-2010. In addition when determining pricing the section titled "ANSI Z87.1High Velocity" attached to the solicitation defines how the high velocitytesting shall be performed and the contractor should quote a price to reflectthe work and materials required to perform the test in accordance with theSOW. QUESTION: The SOW states that the all headforms shall have a hardness of 60 +/-5 ShoreA. The following is extracted directly from the SOW:This specification is likely acceptable for a true "Alderson Headform" fromthe OEM (First Technologies). However copies of Alderson headform fromother suppliers, of which we have two in house are between 40 and 50 Shore A. The EN headforms are explicitly defined in EN168 specification to be 50 +/-5IHRD.The location this hardness specification applies to should also be defined.Hardness of the headforms seem varies approximately 5 units from location tolocation on the headform. This is a function of the thickness of the rubbercoating and the geometry of the surface being measure. Hardness is typicallyis measured on flat surfaces and when measuring curved surfaces there arecorrections factors for the radius of the surface.If possible this item needs to be clarified.ANSWER: The SOW should state 50 +/- 5 shore A or 50 +/- 5 IHRD. Location tested shallbe on the flattest portion of the head form on the top of the head.
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