Lining, Helmet, Shock Absorbing (Bladder Assembly Kit) This item requires Engineering Source Approval (ESA) by the designed control activity at Brooks Air Force Base in order to maintain the quality of this item. Any contractor who would like to be qualified as Engineering Source Approved, would have to contact Steve Znoy at 478-222-7398 or email Steve Znoy at
[email protected]. This acquisition if for a four (4) year Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity Contracting, consisting of a Base Year and Three One-Year Option Periods. This acquisition will utilize a "price only" approach. Offerors will be informed that if they take exception to any of the terms and conditions in the solicitation, their offer may be excluded from consideration for award. The National Stock Numbers associated with this acquisition include 8475-01-319-8766 (X-Large), 8475-01-321-1542 (Large), 8475-01-321-6799 (Medium). The item is to be in accordance with drawing F148-1206, Bladder Assembly Kit, Rev C. All material shall be contractor furnished. First Article Testing (FAT) is required. First Article Sample shall consist of nine (9) total, three (3) samples for each size and shall be tested at the contractor's facility and witnessed by the Government. First Article Inspection/Testing shall include visual, dimensional, bladder proof pressure, bladder leakage, and quick disconnect separation testing. Any defect or test failure shall be cause for rejection of the First Article. Production Lead Time (PLT) is required. Conformance Inspection/Testing is required for each production lot of end items and shall be in accordance with production test procedures PTPF148-1204 Rev A and PTPF148-1208-1 Rev C. The Base Year consists of a minimum quantity of 195 each, annual estimated quantity of 780 each, and an annual order limitation quantity of 975 each. The three one-year option periods each have a minimum quantity of 195 each, annual estimated quantity of 780 each, and an annual order limitation quantity of 975 each. Deliveries are F.O.B Destination and the destinations are New Cumberland, PA and Tracy, CA. Production Lead Time is 270 days after date of award (including First Article) for the initial delivery order up to 200 each per month: • 120 days for First Article Test (FAT) samples • 30 days for the Government to provide approval/disapproval of First Article Test (FAT) • 120 days for First Production Lot *However, if First Article Testing (FAT) is waived, Production Lead Time is 120 days after date of award up to 200 each per month. Inspection/Acceptance at Source. Certificate of Conformance(s) required. Higher-Level Contract Quality Requirement. DSCPM 4155.3 Quality Systems Requirements. The estimated solicitation release date is September 10, 2012. The solicitation will be posted to the following website: HTTPS://WWW.DIBBS.BSM.DLA.MIL DLA Troop Support has developed a web-based system that allows manufacturers the ability to request specifications, patterns and drawings on our contracting page. To request technical data for DLA Troop Support Clothing and Textiles (DLA Troop Support C&T) solicitations, use the following link to the DLA Troop Support C&T Technical Data Repository area at: http://www.troopsupport.dla.mil/Portal/sreqfrm.aspx