Description:

The subject DLA Troop Support procurement is for the Aircrew Ballistic Helmet-2 (ABH-2) and Subcomponents. The acquisition will be issued on an unrestricted basis and conducted in accordance with 10 U.S.C. § 3204(a)(1), as implemented by FAR Part 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source of Supply. DLA Troop Support anticipates issuing a solicitation for a firm-fixed price, indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity type contract for the quantities and Gentex Corporation part numbers listed below.

1.  Aircrew Ballistic Helmet-2 (six sizes) / NSN: 8475-01-707-3476 / P/N: A14622-1ACMRM

Guaranteed minimum quantity: 150 each

Annual estimated quantity: 600 each for year 1 / 300 each for years 2-5

Maximum quantity: 2,250 each

2.  Articulated Nape Assembly (five sizes) / NSN: 8475-01-702-3454 / P/N: A14705-2

Guaranteed minimum quantity: 0 each

Annual estimated quantity: 600 each for year 1 / 300 each for years 2-5

Maximum quantity: 2,250 each

3.  Maxillofacial Shield (one size) / NSN: 8475-01-709-1395 / P/N: A13934-5

Guaranteed minimum quantity: 0 each

Annual estimated quantity: 600 each for year 1 / 300 each for years 2-5

Maximum quantity: 2,250 each

4.  EA Liner Assembly (five sizes) / NSN: 8475-01-709-1246 / P/N: A14706-2

Guaranteed minimum quantity: 0 each

Annual estimated quantity: 600 each for year 1 / 300 each for years 2-5

Maximum quantity: 2,250 each

5.  Helmet Subassembly (four sizes) / NSN: 8475-01-709-1374 / P/N: A14621-1A33

Guaranteed minimum quantity: 0

Annual estimated quantity: 600 each for year 1 / 300 each for years 2-5

Maximum quantity: 2,250 each

6.  Liner, Flyer’s Helmet (three sizes) / NSN: 8415-01-625-7684 / P/N: 05D11926-5

Guaranteed minimum quantity: 0 each

Annual estimated quantity: 370 each for year 1 / 180 each for year 2 / 110 each for years 3-5

Maximum quantity: 1,100 each

Note: For the items with multiple sizes, only the lead NSNs and part numbers are listed.

The resultant contract will have a five (5) year ordering period with tiered pricing. The quantities listed above are estimates and may change at time of solicitation based on changes in demand and supply position.  The Monthly Maximum Production capacity for the ABH-2 is 140 each per month. The Unit of Issue is Each.

First Article Testing (FAT) may be required for this procurement. If FAT is required, the production lead time for the initial delivery order will be 150 days after award and is allocated as follows: 60 days to submit FAT samples, 30 days for Government review and to furnish the results, and 60 days for production and shipment of the ordered items.  The production lead time for all subsequent orders will be 60 days from the date of issuance. If FAT is waived under this acquisition, the lead time for all delivery orders will be 120 days after issuance.

The delivery destinations will be DLA Troop Support’s Third Party Logistics (3PL) depots located at Peckham, Lansing, Michigan; Travis Association for the Blind, Austin, Texas; and Lion Vallen, Pendergrass, Georgia. The acquisition will be FOB Destination, Inspection and Acceptance at the Source.

The solicitation will be open for 30 days where a company’s price proposal will need to be submitted to the Contracting Officer at Maria.Aguayo@dla.mil, and the Contract Specialist at Alex.Salim@dla.mil.

The Government will award to the responsible offeror(s) whose offer conforms to the solicitation and is most advantageous to the Government, cost or price. The Government will award a contract only to concerns whose technical proposals establish that they can meet the requirements of the Government.

**This item requires specific certifications in order to produce this item. Waivers for these requirements will NOT be made.**

The following is applicable:

EXPORT CONTROL OF TECHNICAL DATA (CS003)

This item has technical data some or all of which is subject to export-control of either the International Traffic in Arms regulations (ITAR) or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and cannot be exported without prior authorization from either the Department of State or the Department of Commerce.  Export includes disclosure of technical data to foreign persons and nationals whether located in the United States or abroad.  This requirement applies equally to foreign national employees and U.S. companies and their foreign subsidiaries. DFARS 252.225-7048 is applicable to this data.