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L--In support of the Simula Add-on Armor (AoA) kit installation effort, one (1) Field Service Repres (OB1811577) (2006-06-21)

Description This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items
prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)
Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this
notice. This announcement constitutes t he only solicitation; proposals are
being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This
solicitation is issued through ASFI/FedBizOps as will any amendments thereto.
This solicitation is issued as a Request for Proposal (RFP) identified a s
W52P1J-06-R-0167. The Army Field Support Command (AFSC) intends to award one
firm fixed-price, commercial item contract in response to Request for Proposal
(RFP) W52P1J-06-R-0167. This solicitation is unrestricted. The solicitation
documents and incorp orated provisions and clauses are those in effect through
Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-09. The associated North American Industry
Classification System (NAICS) code is 336992. In support of the Simula Add-on
Armor (AoA) kit installation effort, one ( 1) Field Service Representative
(FSR) at Camp Anaconda, Balad, IR, and one (1) FSR at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait is
required for 90 days commencing 1 Jul 06. The contract will also provide for
two (2) each 90 day evaluated options for the FSR in Kuwait, and thre e (3)
each 90 day evaluated options for the FSR in Iraq. The following Statement of
Work applies: Statement of Work C.1 The Contractor shall provide two (2)
experienced and qualified Field Service Representatives (FSRs) to support
Simula Add on Armor (AoA) Kit installation, during initial application and
subsequent fielding, at the following sites: - One (1) FSR at Camp Anaconda,
Balad, Iraq (Primary Duty Station) - One (1) FSR at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait
(Primary Duty Station) C.2.1 Field Service Representative (FSR) duties C.2.2
The FSR effort shall provide general oversight, training, instruction,
assistance, and troubleshooting during the kit installation by other
contractor personnel and by direct support (DS) maintenance personnel. FSRs
may also be required to perform oversight, assistance, and installation of
other armoring solutions. C.2.3 The FSRs shall be capable of performing
Operation -10, Organizational -20, and Direct Support -30 level maintenance
and must have in-depth knowledge and expertise with of all facets of AoA and
Tactical Wheeled Vehicle (TWV) kit installation on HEMT T, PLS, HET, and M915
vehicles. In addition, the FSR must be familiar with all other Simula
armoring solutions. The FSR will be able to coordinate directly with OEM
factory engineers for damaged cab field repairs, kit installation and TWV
modification/enh ancement kit issues and conduct critical parts expediting to
the Area of Operation. Also, the Contractor shall identify and train an
additional FSR to be ready for immediate call-up to support the AoA and
related TWV modification, enhancement or upgrade e ffort. C.2.4 The FSR(s)
shall conduct on-the-job modification, enhancement, and upgrade kit
installation training for military personnel, Government civilian personnel,
and other contractor personnel while deployed on the installation site.
Training shall be t o the level that personnel are capable of installing and
maintaining the related kits without Contractor oversight. The Contractor
shall provide each installation team with one copy of the most recent version
of the Installation Instructions, or a copy of the Technical Bulletin. This
training shall take into account all models and configurations. The FSR(s)
must communicate with TACOM prior to installing any modifications. C.2.5 The
FSR(s) shall provide updated training to previously-trained mechanics and
personnel to ensure that they are fully aware of all changes and improvements
made to the kits since their initial training. This training will be
conducted on-site. C.2.6 The FSR(s) shall conduct troubleshooting and
technical problem resolution, with the assistance of a CONUS-based AoA/TWV
modification/enhancement kit manufacturers technical support team. The FSR
(s) will go to and assist units who experience field problems with any kit
installation or kit components (e.g., form, fit, and function issues; vehicle
p erformance issues; operational issues), perform Battle Damage Assessments,
and Battle Damage Repairs. C.2.7 The FSR(s) shall provide a weekly report of
actions to the COR and HQs AFSC in accordance with the Contract Data
Requirements List (CDRL 01). This report shall include: the number of fielded
vehicles worked on, man-hours expended per vehicle, vehicl e serial numbers,
model number(s), problems encountered, name/designation of units assisted,
quantity and type of parts and assemblies required, the number of parts
provided to units (if applicable), and disposition of deficient parts (if
applicable). C.2.8 The FSR(s) shall develop a Government approved Quality
Assurance vehicle inspection checklist to verify proper kit installation and
full mission capability. The checklist details the AoA condition, any damage
to the vehicle as a result of the AoA, and any repair to the AoA or to the
vehicles. The Government will use this checklist to record process quality
control, and it will be signed by a certifying Government person who will
certify that the work on a given vehicle has been completed to standard (s).
C.2.9 The Contractor shall provide a contingency plan to the Government in
case of emergency absence of an FSR. This plan shall indicate how the
Contractor intends to back-fill the empty FSR position in order to continue
the contracted support in the the ater. C.2.10 All Contractor personnel are
authorized to work a flexible 12 hour workday, seven days a week, to
accommodate vehicle availability, or may be directed to work a compressed
schedule of not less than six days, 84 hours per week at the discretion of the
Site Manager/COR, dependant upon workload. C.2.11 The FSR(s) will serve as
a working member of the installation teams, as needed. The FSR may be required
to travel to other countries within the SWA AOR on a temporary basis to
provide assistance. Per Diem expenses associated with any such Governme nt-
directed stay in Kuwait will be reimbursed by the Government. C. 2.12 Should
the occasion arise that there are no vehicles or kits available, the
Contractor Personnel may be assigned to other duties, as assistants to the AoA
contractor, at the discretion of the Site Manager/ COR. The Site Manager/COR
may assign ge neral duties to prepare for incoming vehicles of kits, inventory
all equipment, or other general maintenance tasks in support of the mission.
C.3 Material and Equipment C. 3.1 The Government will provide all
facilities, installation labor, special tools, material handling equipment
(MHE), material, and supplies to support the effort. Disposition of removed
parts will be directed by the Government. The Government shall be
responsible for the transportation of the vehicles and kits to the proper
locations. Production coordination will be provided by FORSCOM. C.3.2 The
FSR(s) shall be capable of providing digital photos as directed by the
performance certifier. C.3.3 The Contractor shall ensure that deployed
employees possess the required civilian licenses to operate the equipment
necessary to perform the duties IAW the terms and conditions of the contract
in the theater of operations in accordance with this Sc ope of Work. Before
operating any military owned or leased equipment, the contract employee shall
provide proof of license (issued by an appropriate governmental authority) to
the unit or agency issuing the equipment. C.4 Travel C.4.1 All travel
shall be conducted in accordance with the Joint Travel Regulations. The
Contractor shall obtain all necessary visas and passports required by each
employee. C.4.2 The Contractor shall ensure that all deployed employees that
are U.S. citizens receive all required mission training and successfully
complete the training. The training shall take place at one of the CONUS
Replacement Centers (CRC) locations. Personnel transferring from other
locations in the SWA theater of operations are exempt from the CRC
requirements stated in C.4.2 and C.4.3. C.4.3 The Contractor is responsible
for coordinating and providing travel to the CRC prior to deployment and
travel from CRC upon return from deployment. FSR personnel are required to
process through the CRC upon return from CENTCOM theater of operation s in
order to return issued identification badges, organizational clothing, and
equipment to Government control. C.4.4 The Government shall provide
transportation into and out of Iraq and Afghanistan for contract employees and
equipment from Kuwait. The flights into and out of Iraq and Afghanistan shall
be by military aircraft. C.4.5 The Government will furnish on-site
transportation for contract employees located in Iraq and Afghanistan. The
Contractor will be required to provide transportation to and from the sites in
Kuwait. C.5 The Government shall provide the contract employees with
Chemical Defensive Equipment (CDE) familiarization training commensurate with
the training provided to Department of Defense civilian employees. The
training and equipment will be provided at the CONUS Replacement Center (CRC)
for employees traveling from CONUS. C. 6 The Government shall provide the
contract employees with the necessary ISOPREP and FPI/SERE training. This
training will be conducted at the CRC. C.7 The Contractor shall ensure that
all deploying individuals have the required identification tags and cards
prior to deployment. Contractor employees will maintain all issued cards and
tags on their person at all times while OCONUS. These cards and ta gs shall be
obtained through CRC, and shall be obtained through CRC, and shall be promptly
returned to the Government upon redeployment. The Performance Certifier will
also sign DD 250s for this effort. If the Performance Certifier is
unavailable, the PCO will sign DD 250s. C.8 The Contractor shall ensure
that their employees obtain appropriate VISAs, including VISA 18 as required.
C.9 Contractor employees are required to have a Secret Security Clearance to
perform field service effort in the Southwest Asia (SWA) theater of
operations. C.10 The Government does require a medical screening at the CRC
for FDA approved immunizations, which shall include DNA Sampling. C.11 The
contract employee accompanying the force is not authorized to wear military
uniform, except for specific items required for safety and security. If
required, the Government at its discretion may provide to the contract
employees all military un ique Organizational Clothing and Individual
Equipment (OCIE). C.12 While performing duties IAW the terms and conditions
of the contract, the Service Theater Commander will provide force protection
to the contract employee commensurate with that given to Service/Agency (e.g.
Army, Navy) civilians in the operations ar ea unless otherwise stated in each
Task Order. C.13 The Government at its discretion may provide the contract
employee deployed in the theater of operations, on a cost reimbursable basis,
emergency medical and dental care commensurate with the care provided to
Department of Defense civilians deployed in the theater of operations. This
is subject to availability of such medical and dental care. The providing of
such care does not include local nationals under normal circumstances. C.14
Living under field conditions: At any time, should the contract employee be
called forward into Iraq and Afghanistan, the Government shall provide the
contract employee deployed in the theater of operations the equivalent field
living conditions, s ubsistence, emergency medical and dental care, sanitary
facilities, mail delivery, laundry services, and other available su pport
afforded to Government employees and military personnel in the theater of
operations, unless otherwise specified in the contract. C.15 Morale,
Welfare, Recreation: The Government shall, when approved by the installation
or Theater Commander and consistent with the authorization, terms, and
conditions specified elsewhere in the Task Order, provide the contract
employee deployed in the theater of operations morale, welfare, and recreation
services commensurate with that provided to Department of Defense civilians
and military personnel deployed in the theater of operations. Some of these
services may be limited to US personnel only. C.16 Next of Kin Notification:
Before deployment, the Contractor shall ensure that each contract employee
completes a DD Form 93, Record of Emergency Data Card, and returns the
completed form to the designated Government official and a copy to the contra
cting officer. All Contractor personnel will receive and use CAC Cards to be
issued from CRC or AFSC. C.17 As Executive Agent for mortuary affairs, the
Army will facilitate the notification of Next of Kin (NOK) in the event that a
U.S. citizen contract employee accompanying the force OCONUS dies, requires
evacuation due to injury, or is reported missing. The Department of the Army
will ensure that the Contractor notifies the employees primary and secondary
NOK. In some cases, an Army notification officer may accompany the employers
representative. Notification support by the Army is dependent upon each
contract employee completing, and updating as necessary, the DD Form 93,
Record of Emergency Data Card. C.18 Contract employees in support of U.S.
military operations are not permitted to carry personally owned firearms.
Contract employees normally shall not be armed during active military
operations; however, the Combatant Commander my authorize issue of standard
military side arms and ammunition to selected personnel for personal self-
defense. In this case, weapons familiarization, qualification, and briefings
on rules of engagement, shall be provided to the contract employees, completed
at the CRC. Even if authorized, acceptance of weapons by the personnel is
voluntary, and must be permitted by their employer. C.19 The contract shall
at all times remain contractually responsible for the conduct of its
employees. The Contractor shall promptly resolve to the satisfaction of the
Government, all contract employees performance and conduct problems identified
by th e Government. Failure to correct such problems may result in the
Government directing the Contractor, at the Contractors own expense, to
replace and, where applicable, repatriate any employee who fails to comply and
adhere to instructions and general orde rs issued by the Combatant Commander
or his/her designated representative. Such action may be taken at the
Governments discretion without prejudice to its rights under any other
provision of this contract, including the Termination for Default Clause. C.20
If any contract employee departs an area of operation without permission,
the Contractor will ensure continued performance in accordance with the terms
and conditions of the work directive. If the Contractor replaces an employee
who departs without permission, the replacement is at the Contractors
expense and must be complete within 72 hours, unless otherwise directed by the
contracting officer. Provisions and Clauses: The following provisions and
clauses apply to this acquisition. The FAR provision 52.212-1 Instructions to
Offerors Commercial Items; and 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and
Certifications Commercial Items are incorporated by refer ence. The
provision at 52.212-2 applies to this acquisition and is provided in full
text. FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation Commercial Items (JAN 1999): (a) The
Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the
responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitatio n will be most
advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The
following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: (1) Technical The
government will evaluate whether the offered services meet the requirements as
identified in the SOW; i.e., knowledge of, experience with, and ability to
reach back to the OEM to obtain technical assistance with the crew protection
and Tactical Wheeled Vehicle modification and enhancement kits, (2) Past
Performance - The offeror must demonstrate its record of successful
performance in past contracts and/or jobs, Government and/or commercial. Each
offeror will be evaluated on its performance under existing and prior
contracts/jobs. The offero r must list at least three contracts/jobs and
include the following information. (1) Name of Government agency/Company; (2)
Contract number, if applicable; (3) Dates of Service/Employment; (4) Total
contract value/Hourly wage; (5) Description of contract w ork/Job duties; (6)
Contracting Officer/Company Manager and telephone number; (7) Program Manager
and telephone number, if applicable, and (3) Price The government will
evaluate offers based on prices proposed for the FSRs. Technical
Ability is the most important factor, slightly more important than Past
Performance which is significantly more important than cost. Technical
Ability This factor is most important as the Government is seeking to
acquire contractor support personnel that possess highly specialized
knowledge, expertise and skills relative to the specified crew protection and
TWV modification and e nhancement kits. Personnel must be trained experts and
capable of providing training to others in all facets of crew protection (or
Add-on-Armor) and TWV modifications, enhancements or upgrade kits, and
installation of those kits. These contractors will n eed to have the
capability to directly reach back to the factory engineers for support for
damaged equipment. Past Performance This factor is slightly less important
than Technical Ability and significantly more important than price due to the
criticality of the mission and the direct impact to soldiers' safety and
survivability. The Government is seeking a c ontractor with a history of
professional standards, excellent workmanship, adherence to schedules,
providing valuable administrative support, and cooperative behavior and
commitment to the customer and the mission. Price This factor is
significantly less important than either Technical Ability or Past
Performance. (b) Options. The Government will evaluate offers for award
purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the
basic requirement. The Government may determine that an offer is unacceptable
if the option prices are significantl y unbalanced. Evaluation of options
shall not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s). (c) A
written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise
furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified
in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by
either party. Before t he offer's specified expiration time, the Government
may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are
negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is
received before award. The following FAR clauses are applicable: DFARS
252.247-7024, 252.211-7003, 252.204-7004, 252.231-7000, 252.243-7001, 252.204-
7003, 252.203-7001, 252.205-7000, 252.225-7012, 252.243-7002. 252.209-7001,
252.225-7040; FAR 52.242-4591, 52.247-4545, 52.20 2-1, 52.203-3, 52.211-15,
52.203-5, 52.233-1, 52.215-8, 52.215-2, 52.203-8, 52.203-6, 52.233-3, 52.247-
63, 52.219-9, 52.229-3, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.232-17, 52.222-36, 52.232-1,
52.232-11, 52.253-1, 52.243-7, 52.203-10, 52.242-13, 52.249-8, 52.243-1,
52 .204-7, 52.232-33, 52.246-25, 52.243-1, 52.203-12, 52.232-8, 52.222-37,
52.2 19-8, 52.209-6, 52.203-7, 52.232-25, 52.222-39, 52-204-4, 52.233-4,
52.243-7, 52.252-6, 52.248-1, 52.201-4500, 52.204-8, 52.204-6, 52.211-2,
52.211-4510, 52.215-4583, 52.228-3, 52.228-4, 52.249-1 and 52.233-2. Upon
request, the Contracting Officer will pr ovide full text copies of the FAR
provisions and clauses. The provisions and clauses may also be accessed
electronically at http://www.arnet.gov and
http://www.hhs.gov/ogam/oam/procurement/hhsar.html. CONTRACTORS INTENDING TO
CONDUCT BUSINESS WITH THE FEDE RAL GOVERNMENT MUST REGISTER WITH THE
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE CENTRAL CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION (CCR) DATABASE. THE CCR
IS THE PRIMARY GOVERNMENT REPOSITORY, WHICH RETAINS INFORMATION ON GOVERNMENT
CONTRACTORS. YOU MAY REGISTER VIA THE INTERNET AT HTTP://WWW.C CR.GOV OR BY
CALLING (888) 227-2423. Proposal Submission Instructions: The Contractor
shall provide evidence of, or submit a written response to, the technical
evaluation factors in FAR 52.212-2. In addition, the Contractor shall submit a
completed copy of FAR 52.212-3 with its offer. All res ponsible offerors may
submit a proposal, which shall be considered by the Agency. Offers are due NLT
June 23, 2006, 1300 p.m. CST. All offers are to be submitted electronically
to [Please use the link below]. POC is Linda Lueders, AMSFS-CCF-A, 309/782-3712
or by fax at (309)782-4903. Acceptance Period: Your proposal must stipulate
that it is predicated upon all the terms and conditions of this RFP. Point of
Contact Linda Lueders, Contracting Officer, Phone 309/782-3712, Fax 309/782-
4903, Email [Please use the link below]

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