As prescribed in 45.306-5(91), insert the following clause:
GOVERNMENT-OWNED TOOLING (Jan 2007) - DLAD
Offers submitted on the basis of utilization of Government-owned tooling, as specified herein, must offer the total quantity of goods and services listed in the solicitation.
(a) Availability:
(1) Tooling/set(s) of tooling as listed in the attachment to this solicitation is available and may be inspected at:________________________________________________________
(2) The Contractor will be responsible for repairs and replacements to the tooling/set(s), if any, and all such repairs and replacements will be accomplished by the Contractor at his own expense.
(3) Such tooling will be furnished "as is" in accordance with the Clause in FAR 52.245-19, Government Property Furnished "As Is" of this solicitation.
(b) Inspection of Tooling: Offerors whose offer is based on the use of the Government-owned tooling must satisfy themselves that such tooling is suitable for their use. Any costs of transporting, installing, modifying, repairing, or otherwise making the tooling suitable for use shall be borne by the successful offeror. If a prospective offeror is interested in inspecting the Government-owned tooling, arrangements should be made by contacting the Contracting Officer who will coordinate with the appropriate Special Tooling Coordinator. Contact shall be made at least ten (10) working days prior to the time of the inspection to be made at the location indicated in paragraph (a)(1) above.
(c) Suitability for use: FAR 52.245-19 is applicable to the contract. If the contractor modifies, repairs, or otherwise makes the tooling suitable for use, then the Contractor is required to maintain that special tooling in accordance with sound industrial practice. This is understood to mean that the Contractor will furnish all repairs and replacements necessary to maintain the tooling/set(s) in a condition to produce specification items throughout the period of production.
(End of clause)
