Combined Synopsis 36C26325Q0078.docx

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 12.6, “Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Items,” as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested, and a written solicitation document will not be issued.

This solicitation is issued as an RFQ. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2024-05 (effective 05/22/2024).

This solicitation is set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses

The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 332992, Ammunition, small arms (i.e., Handgun - 9 mm., Long gun - 223 Rem/5.56mm), manufacturing. SBA small business size standard of 1,300 employees. The FSC/PSC is 1305.

Requirement

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Integrated Services Network 23 (VISN 23), VA Midwest Healthcare Network, 2805 Dodd Road, Suite 250, Eagan, MN 55121 has a requirement for the procurement of small arms ammunition. The ammunition will be used to support training and recertification of Department of Veteran Affairs, VISN 23 Police Officers in the use of firearms.

All VA police officers receive firearm training and are required to certify and recertify. This permits consistency in training and tactics throughout the Department. The potential contractor must be able to supply all the items listed on the Schedule of Supplies and Statement of Work.

The Government contemplates award of a one-time contract with two delivery dates that are 6-months apart where 50% of the product will be delivered each time.

This requirement is partially Brand-Name Only.

Period of Performance:

Contract awarded by 11/01/2024.

1st Delivery of 50% of the product is: 11/15/2024.

2nd Delivery of 50% of the product is: 05/15/2024.

NOTE: If these dates cannot be met, Offeror may propose dates they CAN meet. However, delivery dates will be included in evaluation and decision factors.

Schedule of Supplies

1. AMMUNITION REQUIRED. (No Reloaded Ammunition).

a. DUTY Ammunition: Brand Name Only (Any of the brands listed).

Handgun.

Remington Arms Golden Saber, Speer LE Gold Dot (Product #53618), Federal HST, Remington Gold Saber, Sig Sauer V Crown, or Winchester Bonded JHP.

Caliber – 9mm.

Bullet Weight/Type – 124/147 Grain Jacket Hollow Point.

(For Service Pistol: Beretta 92D, Sig Sauer P229, Sig Sauer P239, or Sig Sauer P320 X Full Size Carry)

b. DUTY Ammunition: Brand Name Only: (Any of the brands listed).

Long Gun.

Remington Ultra Bonded, Speer Gold Dot Soft Point (SP)(.223 Rem or 5.56mm) , Federal Tactical Bonded (.223 Rem or 5.56mm), Federal Tactical Bonded (.223), or Federal Trophy Bonded Tactical (5.56mm).

Caliber - .223 Rem/5.56mm Bullet Weight – 62 GR Bullet Type – Soft Point

(For Long Gun - Windham Weaponry M-4 Style Rifle with an 11.5” barrel)

c. TRAINING Ammunition: Brand Name Only: (Any of the brands listed).

Salient Characteristics: The training projectile shall be copper jacket, lead core, flat nose enclosed base design or have similar appearance. The projectile shall not be of a frangible design and/or have a jacket of any metal other than copper or brass (alloy of copper & zinc). It shall have a conventional lead core with copper/brass jacket design. NO RELOADED AMMUNTION. It is required that the projectile have no exposed lead on its base.

Training Ammunition Handgun.

Brand Name Only: Speer, Federal, or Remington Category – AMMO Caliber – 9MM Bullet Type – Full Metal Jacketed Ball ammunition.

Weight – 124 GR

Training Ammunition Long Gun Brand Name Only: Speer, Federal, or Remington Category – AMMO Caliber - .223/5.56mm Bullet Type – Full Metal Jacket Weight – 55 or 62 GR

d. FRANGIBLE TRAINING Ammunition: Brand Name OR Equal.

The frangible training projectile shall be brass jacketed, compressed iron core. Training Ammunition Frangible specifications are as listed:

Frangible Ammunition Handgun.

Brand Name OR Equal to Speer, Federal, or Remington.

Category – AMMO Caliber – 9mm Bullet Type – Brass jacketed-compressed iron core, frangible.

Bullet weight – 124 GR.

Frangible Ammunition Long Gun.

Brand Name OR Equal to Speer, Federal, or Remington.

Category – AMMO Caliber – 9mm Bullet Type – Frangible Copper Lead Free Bullet Weight – 124 GR

Delivery Locations:

The full text of FAR and VAAR provisions or clauses may be accessed electronically at https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far https://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/

The following solicitation provisions apply to this acquisition: See Attached RFQ.

Offerors must complete annual representations and certifications electronically via the System for Award Management (SAM) website located at https://www.sam.gov/portal in accordance with FAR 52.212-3, “Offerors Representations and Certifications–Commercial Items.” If paragraph (j) of the provision is applicable, a written submission is required.

The following contract clauses apply to this acquisition: See Attached RFQ.

The following are the evaluation factors:

1. Technical ability to meet salient characteristics and requirements of SOW.

2. Delivery Dates most closely conforming to the VA’s desired Delivery Dates.

3. Price

Submission of Offers:

Questions due no later than 11:59 PM ET, Wed Oct 23, 2024.

Offers due no later than 12:00 PM ET, Monday Oct 28, 2024 Email all offers to: christi.melendez@va.gov Email Subject Line must include RFQ number: 36C26325Q0078

Late submissions shall be treated in accordance with the solicitation provision at FAR 52.212-1(f).