RFQ - AVIATION FLIGHT SUITS, FLIGHT HELMETS, CUSTOM APPAREL, FITTING AND TAILORING SERVICES

COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO - REQUEST FOR QUOTATIONS (RFQ) 13415
SHERIFF'S OFFICE
AVIATION FLIGHT SUITS, FLIGHT HELMETS, CUSTOM APPAREL,
FITTING AND TAILORING SERVICES
the County. Offerors are advised to regularly check BuyNet for information. The County has no obligation to
contact Offerors directly with any such RFQ-related information.
1.1.1. To see all information related to this RFQ, to submit Questions, and to receive notifications of updates,
Offerors must select "Participate in RFx" for this solicitation in BuyNet.
1.1.2. If an Offeror is unable to download this document, an Offeror may request a hard copy from Department
of Purchasing and Contracting's front desk or contact clerical support at (858) 505-6367.
1.2. Forms required to be submitted with Offerors response to this RFQ are included in this RFQ or posted on the
County's web site at: https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/sdc/purchasing/purchasing-forms.html.
1.2.1. The County may update posted forms from time to time. Unless otherwise specified, Offerors may
submit the version of a form in place as of the date of the posting of this RFQ or any later version
thereof.
1.3. Offeror must submit a complete original quote in accordance with the format provided in this solicitation to the
County of San Diego, Department of Purchasing and Contracting, through electronic upload to BuyNet before
the Date and Time listed in Schedule.
1.3.1. If Offeror is unable to submit via BuyNet for any reason, Offeror may submit its quote via email to the
Contracting Officer listed in this document or provide the Purchasing and Contracting front desk with
either (i) electronic files on CD/DVD; or, (ii) a printed quote. Offeror must prominently mark such
submissions with the RFQ number on the outside of the packaging. Please use this method only if
unable to submit through BuyNet.
2. QUESTIONS
2.1. Offerors shall direct requests for explanation regarding the RFQ or related documents to the Contracting
Officer, in writing, as a question ("Question"). Offerors may submit Questions by sending a message to the
Contracting Officer through the "Discussions" functionality in BuyNet.
2.2. The County may choose not to respond to Questions received after the date and time stated in the Schedule for
Question submission. Offeror is responsible for ensuring that Questions are received by the County.
3. QUOTE FORMAT
3.1. Submit electronic quotes as files in .pdf format, except where specified otherwise. For pages other than
signature pages, converted and searchable formats are preferred.
3.2. All quotes shall be signed with a handwritten signature by an authorized officer or employee of Offeror.
4. QUOTE ORGANIZATION
4.1. Your quote should be organized in accordance with the Submittal Items in this RFQ.
4.1.1. Offerors shall organize content to correspond to the applicable exhibit and question or item within each
exhibit.
4.1.2. Offerors shall separate each exhibit into one or more files, clearly named as to the exhibit and order.
4.1.3. Pages shall be consecutively numbered within each exhibit at the bottom or top margin of each page.
4.1.4. Cost/Price information:
4.1.4.1. Offerors must place all cost and pricing information within the Cost/Price exhibit. Price shall
be inclusive of all proposed compensation.
4.2. Confidential/Proprietary information:
4.2.1. The County is a public agency subject to the California Public Records Act, Government Code
7920.000, et seq. Some or all of the documents submitted in response to this RFQ may be subject to
disclosure, and the County intends to publish any resulting contracts to its public website.
4.2.2. It is Offeror's responsibility to identify and separate into a "CONFIDENTIAL/PROPRIETARY"
exhibit and to provide a signed Nondisclosure Indemnification Agreement for:
4.2.2.1. All confidential information that Offeror represents, with legal basis, is exempt from
disclosure pursuant to the California Public Records Act, including PI (Personal Information),
PII (Personally Identifiable Information), or PHI (Protected Health Information);
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4.2.2.2. Any proprietary or other information Offeror represents, with legal basis, is exempt from
disclosure under the California Public Records Act and wishes to protect from disclosure.
4.2.3. The "CONFIDENTIAL/PROPRIETARY" exhibit must be clearly labeled with all pages marked as
"CONFIDENTIAL/PROPRIETARY."
4.2.4. Offeror should reference material in the "CONFIDENTIAL/PROPRIETARY" exhibit where it is
needed to respond to a Submittal Item through citation to the "CONFIDENTIAL/PROPRIETARY"
exhibit (for example "See response 1 contained within the 'CONFIDENTIAL/PROPRIETARY'
exhibit for staff Social Security numbers").
4.2.5. If the County determines that a submission improperly designates information as confidential or
proprietary, the County may, at its sole discretion: (i) deem the information releasable; (ii) declare the
submission non-conforming/non-responsive; (iii) remove such information, or (iv) take any other
appropriate action. (Note: Pricing and Terms and Conditions are generally not confidential under the
California Public Records Act).
5. QUOTE EVALUATION
5.1. Evaluations may consider factors such as technical merit, experience, capacity, history of Offeror compliance,
availability, price, and more to determine the quote(s) that provide the best value to the County.
5.2. During evaluation, the County may appropriately consider the sustainability and social, human health,
environmental, and economic impact of Offeror's proposed products and/or approach to providing goods and/or
services, in accordance with Board Policy B-67. Therefore, Offerors are encouraged to include relevant
information in their quotes, to the degree related to the goods or services sought.
5.3. During evaluation, the County may appropriately evaluate the cultural competency of Offeror and Offeror's
proposed approach to providing goods and services. Therefore, Offerors are encouraged to include relevant
information in their quotes, to the degree related to the goods or services sought.
5.4. When evaluating an Offeror's cost or pricing, the County may also consider the effect of the quote on the overall
total cost to the County.
6. SAMPLES
6.1. Samples, at Offeror's expense, may be required for evaluation by the County. Delivery of sample must be
scheduled with contracting officer and provided within required timeline. The County shall have the right to
review sample and to determine if such sample is acceptable. The County's decision to award is contingent
upon its acceptance of the products provided in the sample. During the term of the award, the County must
approve any substitutions from the initial sample in writing in advance of substitution. In no event shall the
supplier be permitted to increase prices on the basis of substituted item(s).
6.2. Sample, if not destroyed by tests, will, upon request, be returned at Offeror's expense. Offeror must advise
contracting officer at time of sending sample that they must be returned, provide return address and Federal
Express account number.
7. BRAND NAME OR EQUAL
7.1. If items called for in this Request for Quotation have been identified in the schedule by a "brand name or equal"
description, such identification is intended to be descriptive, but not restrictive, and is to indicate the quality
and characteristics of products (including products of brand name manufacturer s other than the one described
by the brand name) to be considered for award if such products are determined by the County to meet fully the
salient characteristic requirements listed in the request.
7.2. Unless the offeror clearly indicates in the quotation that an "or equal" product is being offered, quotation shall
be considered as offering the brand name product specified.
7.3. If the offeror proposes to furnish an "equal" product, the brand name, if any, of the product to be furnished
shall be inserted in the space provided in the request for quotation, or such product shall be clearly identified
in the quotation. The evaluation of the quotation and the determination as to equality of the product offered
shall be the responsibility of the County and will be based upon the information furnished by the offeror, or
identified in the quotation as well as other information reasonably available to the purchasing activity. Caution
to offerors: the purchasing activity is not responsible for locating or securing any information which is not
identified in the quotation and reasonably available to the purchasing activity. Accordingly, to insure that
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sufficient information is available, the offeror must furnish, as part of the quotation, all descriptive material
(such as cuts, illustrations, drawings, or other information) necessary for the purchasing activity to (i)
determine whether the product offered meets the salient characteristic requirements of the request for
quotation, and (ii) establish exactly what the offeror proposes to furnish and what the County is binding itself
to purchase by making an award. The information furnished may include specific references to information
previously furnished or to information otherwise available to the purchasing activity.
7.4. If the offeror proposes to modify a product so as to make it conform to the requirements of the Request for
Quotation, he shall (i) include in the quotation a clear description of such modifications and (ii) clearly mark
any description to show the proposed modifications.
8. COUNTY COMMITMENT
8.1. This RFQ does not commit the County to award a contract, nor does it commit the County to pay any of
Offeror's costs incurred in the preparation or submission of the quote. Further, Offeror shall not incur any
reimbursable cost in anticipation of a contract award.
8.2. Neither Offeror nor any of its representatives shall have any claims whatsoever against the County or any of its
respective officials, agents, or employees arising out of or relating to this RFQ or these procedures (other than
those arising under a definitive contract with Offeror in accordance with the terms thereof).
8.3. The County reserves the right to separately procure the same or similar goods or services.
8.4. The County may withhold all information regarding this procurement until after negotiations are complete,
including, but not limited to: the number of quotes received; the identity of Offeror(s); the content of quotes;
the County's evaluation and results thereof. Information releasable after the conclusion of negotiations is
subject to the disclosure requirements and withholding exemptions of the California Public Records Act.
8.5. Pursuant to County Charter 703.10 and 916, award of a contract resulting from this RFQ may be subject to
the County's requirement to determine that the services can be provided more economically and efficiently by
an independent contractor than by persons employed in the Classified Service.
8.6. In the event that an Offeror is involved in a merger, acquisition, or other change in control, the County reserves
the right to award a contract to a resulting entity.
9. DILIGENCE AND DUTY TO INQUIRE
9.1. Should Offeror find discrepancies in or omissions from, or be in doubt as to the meaning of, the RFQ or related
documents, Offeror shall have a duty to submit a Question to the County.
9.2. Offerors are expected to perform reasonable due diligence with regard to this RFQ and the work required,
including, but not limited to, information that is publicly or otherwise reasonably available and, if applicable,
information that can be obtained during a site visit (including verification of measurements, conditions, and
other attributes). Neither the selected Offeror(s), nor any Offerors, shall be entitled to any price adjustment or
other relief based upon information that was discovered or should have been discovered through due diligence.
9.3. The County makes no representation or warranty, express or implied, as to the accuracy or completeness of any
diligence material or other information provided by the County or any of its agents, representatives, contractors,
or consultants. Such information may reflect good faith assumptions, estimates, or projections, which may or
may not prove to be correct.
9.4. Offeror should not rely upon oral statements made or explanations given by the County, including any oral
responses to Questions or other inquiries. No prior, current, or post award communication(s) with any officer,
agent, or employee of the County shall affect or modify any terms or requirements of this RFQ, except as
explicitly provided for in this RFQ.
10. OFFEROR COMMUNICATIONS
10.1. All communications from Offeror (including its employees, agents, and representatives) to the County or its
officers and employees (including consultants working on or assisting with this procurement), related to this
RFQ or Offeror's quote, must be directed in writing exclusively to the Contracting Officer, unless otherwise
authorized in writing by the Contracting Officer. Offerors shall not communicate with or attempt to contact any
other County personnel about this solicitation, except as otherwise allowed for in this RFQ or by law. Any
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improper contact may, at the County's sole discretion, cause Offeror to be removed from consideration for
contract award.
10.2. If Offeror issues any public announcement or otherwise engages in communication that, in the County's sole
determination, compromises the integrity of this RFQ process or attempts to restrain competition, Offeror may
be removed from consideration for award.
10.3. Audio and/or video recording of presentations, discussions, negotiations, , or other communications with the
County regarding this RFQ are prohibited, unless specifically authorized in writing by the Contracting Officer.
11. SOLICITING EMPLOYEES
11.1. Until contract award, Offerors shall not, directly or indirectly, solicit any employee of the County to leave the
County's employ in order to accept employment with Offeror, its affiliates, actual or prospective contractors,
or any person acting in concert with Offeror without prior written approval of the County's Contracting Officer.
This paragraph does not prevent the employment by Offeror of a County employee who has initiated contact
with Offeror.
12. PROHIBITED CONTRACTS AND SUBCONTRACTS
12.1. In accordance with Section 67 of the San Diego County Administrative Code, the County shall not contract
with, and shall reject any quote submitted by, the person or entities specified below, unless the Board of
Supervisors finds that special circumstances exist which justify the approval of such contract:
12.1.1. Persons employed by the County or of public agencies for which the Board of Supervisors is the
governing body;
12.1.2. Profit-making firms or businesses in which employees described in subsection 11.1.1 serve as officers,
principals, partners, or major shareholders;
12.1.3. Persons who, within the immediately preceding twelve (12) months, came within the provisions of
subsection 11.1.1 and who (i) were employed in positions of substantial responsibility in the area of
service to be performed by the contract; or, (ii) participated in any way in developing the contract or its
service specifications; and
12.1.4. Profit-making firms or businesses in which the former employees described in subsection 11.1.3 serve
as officers, principals, partners, or major shareholders.
12.2. Per Board Policy A-79, a successful Offeror that is a non-profit corporation shall not subcontract any work
under the agreement with a related for-profit subcontractor where an interlocking directorate, management, or
ownership relationship exists, unless specifically authorized by the Board of Supervisors.
12.3. Offeror certifies that, if awarded a contract under this RFQ, such contract will be in compliance with Sections
11.1 and 11.2 above. Offeror shall promptly notify the County of any change in circumstance affecting these
provisions.
13. CALIFORNIA REVENUE & TAXATION CODE 18662
13.1. In compliance with California Revenue and Taxation Code 18662, if Offeror is a non-resident of California
(out-of-state invoices) that receives California source income and has not completed Franchise Tax Board Form
590, there may be a backup withholding on all payments. Fifteen (15) business days prior to the first payment
from the County, new suppliers or suppliers with expired forms or forms with incorrect information must submit
new forms to the County (forms are available from the Franchise Tax Board website listed below).
13.2. Under certain circumstances, Offerors may be eligible for reduced or waived nonresident withholding. If
Offeror has already received a waiver or a reduced withholding response from the State of California and the
response remains valid, Offeror should submit the response to the County in lieu of the forms. Failure to submit
the required forms will result in withholding of payments. Offerors should access the Franchise Tax Board
websites, listed below, for tax forms and relevant information regarding non-resident withholding, including
waivers or reductions. The County will not give Offerors any tax advice. It is recommended that Offerors speak
with their tax advisers and/or the State of California for guidance.
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Franchise Tax Board Websites:
https://www.ftb.ca.gov
https://www.ftb.ca.gov/forms/search/
13.3. If selected for award, Offeror must submit applicable forms to the Auditor & Controller via fax, at (858) 694-
2060, or mail originals to: County of San Diego, 5530 Overland Avenue, Suite 410, San Diego, CA 92123. The
P.O. Number or Contract Number (if available) and "California Revenue and Taxation Code 18662" must
appear on fax cover sheet and/or the outside of the mailing envelope.
14. W-9 FORM
14.1. If selected for award, Offeror must complete and submit a W-9 form if a current form is not on file with the
County.
15. PREVAILING WAGE
15.1. RESERVED
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C. SUBMITTAL ITEMS
Offeror's response to these Submittal Items shall be no more than forty (40) pages, excluding disclosures, financials, sample
reports, or anything not reasonable to include in page limit or that could create an unbalanced result.
1. EXHIBIT 1 - REQUIRED FORMS
1.1. Submit a completed and signed Offeror's Cover Page (PC600) form
* Required for all Offerors
* Located at:
https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/dam/sdc/purchasing/docs/PC600_dpc_Offerors_Cover_Page.pdf
1.2. Submit a completed and signed Representations and Certifications form (PC601)
* Required for all Offerors
* Located at:
https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/dam/sdc/purchasing/docs/PC601_dpc_Reps_and_Certs.pdf
1.3. Submit a completed and signed Small-Local Business Self-Certification Form (PC610)
* All Offerors are encouraged to complete this form to support County data collection.
* Located at:
https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/dam/sdc/purchasing/docs/PC610_dpc_Small_Local_Self_Cert.pdf
1.4. Submit a completed and signed Nondisclosure Indemnification Agreement (PC620) (if applicable).
* Required if submitting Confidential/Proprietary Information (see RFQ Instructions and Rules section 4.2)
* Located at:
https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/dam/sdc/purchasing/docs/PC620_dpc_Nondisclosure_Indemnity.pdf
2. EXHIBIT 2 - PROGRAM/TECHNICAL EXHIBIT
2A - Technical Approach
2.1. Confirm (YES/NO) your acceptance of the requirements of Exhibit A - Statement of Work (SOW).
YES NO
If your organization has exceptions to the SOW requirements, indicate your proposed changes in your response.
Provide explanations to support any alternative standards/language being proposed. Failure to specifically reject
a proposed requirement will be deemed an acceptance of such requirement.
2.2. Provide color digital images of all items included in your offer that are intended to meet the specifications in
Exhibit A, Statement of Work Sections 3.4.1 through 3.4.6. Each image must be clearly labeled with the item's
brand and model number. Failure to provide this evidence may result in your organization being deemed ineligible
for award.
2.3. Provide supporting documentation demonstrating compliance with Exhibit A, Statement of Work Sections
3.4.1. through 3.4.7.
2.4. Confirm that your organization can meet the mileage and location requirements outlined in Exhibit A, Statement
of Work Section 3.4.7.1.
YES NO
If NO, describe alternative methods of how your organization will meet these requirements, specifically related
to fitting and tailoring services.
2B - Qualifications
2.5. Confirm your agency is an authorized manufacturer, distributor, or dealer for the quoted products, with access to
genuine replacement parts and manufacturer support.
YES NO
2.5.1 If yes, Offeror shall provide documentation demonstrating that it is an authorized manufacturer,
distributor, or dealer for all quoted products. Documentation shall include, as applicable:
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2.5.1.1 A current manufacturerissued authorization letter or certificate confirming authorized status;
2.5.1.2 A copy of any active distributor, dealer, or reseller agreement with the manufacturer;
2.5.1.3 Documentation evidencing access to genuine replacement parts and manufacturer support,
including warranty service authorization or confirmation of access to manufacturer
partsordering systems;
2.5.1.4 Manufacturer pointofcontact information (name, email, and telephone number) for
verification of authorization status.
2.5.2 Offerors shall provide the name, title, phone number, and email address of the individual responsible
for coordinating warranty support and resolving warranty issues in accordance with Section 5.2.
2.6. List your agency's number of years of experience supplying aviation, public safety, military, firefighting, law
enforcement, or comparable professional flight gear.
2.7. Confirm your agency can provide qualified measuring, helmet fitting, garment fitting, tailoring, alterations,
repairs, and coordination of manufacturer warranty services for quoted products.
YES NO
2.8. Confirm your agency can maintain individual sizing and alteration records securely for the contract term, subject
to County privacy requirements.
YES NO
3. EXHIBIT 3 - COST/PRICE EXHIBIT
3.1. Submit a completed Payment Schedule
4. EXHIBIT 4 - ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS AND CONDITIONS
4.1 Confirm acceptance "YES/NO" of the County of San Diego's Draft Agreement (including insurance
requirements):
YES NO
4.1.1 If "NO," provide a detailed list of exceptions to the terms and conditions, the nature of its concern, and
what terms the Offeror is willing to accept.
Note: The Offeror will be deemed to have accepted any terms and conditions of the Contract to which it
does not take exception to. The County may, as part of its evaluation process, conclude that exceptions
are so numerous and/or material as to make Offeror's response to the solicitation unacceptable.
5. EXHIBIT 5 - CONFIDENTIAL PROPRIETARY
5.1 Include any Confidential/Proprietary Information in this exhibit, in accordance with RFQ Instructions and Rules
section 4.2
D. REQUIRED FORMS
(RESERVED)
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E. STATEMENT OF WORK
1. SCOPE OF WORK
1.1. Contractor shall provide aviation flight suits, aviation helmets, custom apparel, and fitting/tailoring services to
ensure personnel safety, operational effectiveness, and regulatory compliance for San Diego County Sheriff's
Office Aerial Support to Regional Enforcement Agencies (ASTREA).
2. BACKGROUND INFORMATION
2.1. The Sheriff's ASTREA Division currently operates seven (7) turbine helicopters consisting of four (4) Bell 407's,
three (3) Bell 205A1's, and one (1) Bell 412 EPX. The Air Support Unit utilizes these aircraft to perform various
aerial patrol support operations in assigned areas. Those areas include, but are not limited to, surveillance of persons
engaged in criminal activities, photographic missions for gathering evidence; planning, critiquing, and surveying;
aerial security for V.I.P.'s and foreign dignitaries; search and rescue involving downed aircraft and lost or stranded
persons. In addition, Sheriff's ASTREA supports a cooperative fire and rescue program with Cal-Fire from the
same location. The ASTREA crew will require custom flight suits, helmets, gloves and other safety equipment
during airborne law enforcement missions.
3. SPECIFICATIONS
3.1. Where the material, design, or construction of the equipment is not specified, the quality and durability of such
equipment shall be, at a minimum, rated for commercial use.
3.2. Only new equipment is accepted. Equipment that has been used in any way, refurbished, reconditioned, or grey
market goods, etc., will not be accepted and will be returned and replaced at the Contractor's expense.
3.3. Substandard Products: It is critical that all products delivered to Sheriff's ASTREA meet the detailed specifications.
Expenses for any product not meeting specifications shall be the responsibility of the Contractor.
3.4. Safety equipment being supplied must meet the needs and challenges faced by rotary wing pilots.
3.4.1. Rotary Wing Helmet system:
3.4.1.1. Gentex Helmet or Equal
3.4.1.2. Lightweight for extended missions while maintaining industry-leading impact protection levels
3.4.1.3. Situational awareness, optical, face protection, hearing protection, and communications
3.4.1.4. Electronic microphone
3.4.1.5. Dual visor with carbon-fiber lens cover
3.4.1.6. Adjustable nape strap
3.4.1.7. Adjustable earcup
3.4.1.8. Anti-microbial inner comfort liner
3.4.2. Flight Suits:
3.4.2.1. Sentinel Flight Suits or Equal, all sizes
3.4.2.2. Nomex lightweight or Equal, all sizes
3.4.2.3. 4.5oz Military Specification Nomex Aramid fabric or Equal
3.4.2.4. Fire-resistant
3.4.2.5. Made to measure
3.4.2.6. Embroidered name tags
3.4.2.7. Leather name tags
3.4.2.8. Sheriff's star
3.4.2.9. Pocket options
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3.4.2.10. Zippered leg option
3.4.2.11. Various color options, including sage green
3.4.2.12. Custom tailoring and sizing to Pilot specifications
3.4.3. Flight Jackets:
3.4.3.1. Durable pilot outerwear, all sizes
3.4.3.2. Fire resistant Nomex or equal
3.4.3.3. Embroidered name tag
3.4.3.4. Pocket and zipper options
3.4.3.5. Velcro name tag
3.4.3.6. Various color options, including sage green
3.4.3.7. Custom tailoring and sizing to Pilot specifications
3.4.4. Pants:
3.4.4.1. Sentinel Pants Comfort Fit or equal, all sizes
3.4.4.2. 6.5oz Defiant Aramid fabric or equal, all sizes
3.4.4.3. Zippered leg option
3.4.4.4. Various color options, including sage green
3.4.4.5. Custom tailoring and sizing to Pilot specifications
3.4.5. Shirts:
3.4.5.1. Sentinel Shirts or Equal, all sizes
3.4.5.2. 4.5oz Defiant Aramid fabric or Equal, all sizes
3.4.5.3. Pocket and zipper options
3.4.5.4. Velcro name tag
3.4.5.5. Various color options, including sage green
3.4.6. Standard Flying Gloves:
3.4.6.1. Fire resistant Nomex
3.4.6.2. Lightweight snug fit
3.4.6.3. Various sizes
3.4.6.4. Various color options
3.4.7. Fitting and Tailoring Requirements
3.4.7.1. Tailoring and fitting services must be performed in person at a location within 100 miles of San
Diego County.
3.4.7.2. Fitting Requirements
3.4.7.2.1. Maintain an individual fitting record showing employee identifier, date, product, size,
alterations, fitter, and approval status.
3.4.7.2.2. Obtain wearer or Agency designee approval of fit before final acceptance. A fitting does
not waive the Agency's right to reject defective or nonconforming work.
3.4.7.2.3. Irreversible customization, embroidery, drilling, shell modification, or nonstandard
alteration shall not begin without written Agency approval.
3.4.7.3. Tailoring Requirements
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