Draft SAWS RFP 2 W519TC-26-R-0001_27APR2026.pdf

Draft Solicitation

W519TC-26-R-0001

Special Ammunition and Weapon Systems (SAWS)

April 27, 2026

SECTION A – SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION…………………………..……….. ….1

SECTION D – PACKAGING AND MARKING……………………………………………..6

SECTION L – INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS……………………………..………….30

SECTION M – EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD……………….……………….48

SECTION I – CONTRACT CLAUSES….…………………………………………………55

SECTION J – LIST OF ATTACHMENTS………………………………….……………...61

SECTION A – SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

NOTICE

This is a Draft Request for Proposal (RFP). The purpose of this document is to provide industry with a general understanding of the requirements of this acquisition and to obtain industry feedback on its content prior to release of the formal RFP. The United States Government (USG) is not utilizing this document to negotiate or solicit proposals, and the issuance of this Draft RFP does not bind the USG in any way. Portions of this Draft RFP are subject to change.

Please note the terms RFP and Solicitation will be used interchangeably throughout this document. Unless specified, the number of days for all submissions required by the resulting contract shall be calendar days.

GENERAL INFORMATION

The Army Contracting Command – Rock Island (ACC-RI) and the U.S. Army, Product Lead Special Ammunition and Weapon Systems (PdL SAWS) herein issues Draft Solicitation W519TC-26-R-0001. This is for the procurement of Special Ammunition and Weapon Systems (SAWS) and non-NATO standard ammunition. This is in support of the Department of War (DoW), other USG Agencies, foreign governments, and international organizations.

By definition, SAWS is chartered to procure non-standard ammunition (NSA) and non-standard mortar weapons systems (NSMWS) not safety tested or type classified for U.S. Army use.

These are mainly for non-U.S. weapon systems and are often produced by Former Soviet Union (FSU) or Eastern Bloc countries.

The applicable North Atlantic Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 332993.

NAICS Code: 332993 – Ammunition (except Small Arms) Manufacturing

PROCUREMENT CATEGORIES

The ammunition and weapon systems to be procured fall within the following Federal Supply Groups (FSGs). All items must be compatible with the applicable weapons within their associated General Specification(s) for PdL SAWS (Attachments 0003 – 0007).

a. Weapons

b. Fire Control Equipment

c. Ammunition and Explosives

d. Guided Missiles

e. Aircraft and Airframe Structural Components

f. Ground Effect Vehicles, Motor Vehicles, Trailers, and Cycles

g. Maintenance and Repair Shop Equipment

h. Hand Tools

i. Measuring Tools

j. Training Aids and Devices

FSGs and subordinate Federal Supply Classification (FSC) codes used as a basis for categories (Attachment 0001).

CONTRACT AND AWARD DETAILS

Contract Type.

The USG anticipates making multiple-award, Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts.

Source Selection.

A Highest Technically Rated Offeror (HTRO) source selection approach will be utilized. This is referenced in the DoD Source Selection Guide (para 1.3.1.5) and will be conducted in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 15.101-1, DoD Source Selection Procedures, and the Army Source Selection Supplement.

Technical Experience Evaluation.

Offeror(s) are required to provide evidence of their own technical experience using the HTRO Self-Scoring Matrix (Attachment 0008) (DRAFT). Offeror(s) must also submit documentation detailing relevant past technical experience as either a Prime Contractor or a Subcontractor, along with examples of this experience.

Guaranteed Minimum and Contract Maximum Quantity.

A minimum of $1,000.00 will be issued with the award of the base IDIQ contract(s). No other quantity is guaranteed.

During the life of the resulting contract, the USG is entitled to order a maximum quantity of 3,552,685,000 items.

Ordering Periods.

The Solicitation outlines five (5), one-year ordering periods:

Ordering Period One Award – 365 Days After Award (DAA)

Ordering Period Two 366 DAA – 731 DAA

Ordering Period Three 732 DAA – 1097 DAA

Ordering Period Four 1098 DAA – 1463 DAA

Ordering Period Five 1464 DAA – 1829 DAA

Delivery Details.

FOB Point: Will be specified on an order-by-order basis.

OCONUS Sourced Shipments: Inspection at Origin & Acceptance at Destination (FOB Destination).

CONUS Sourced Shipments: Inspection at Origin & Acceptance will be specified on an order-by-order basis (FOB Origin or FOB Destination).

Arms, Ammunition, and Explosives (AA&E).

In addition to the information submitted under FAR 52.215-6, the Offeror(s) shall be prepared to provide the following information for all facilities and subcontractors (at any tier) facilities that will be performing AA&E work under this solicitation:

Contractor Name:

Contractor Address:

CAGE Code:

Component:

Work being done:

Upon receipt of this information, filled out in Attachment 0018 a Pre-Award Safety and Security Survey will be requested.

Sourcing and Prohibitions.

Executive Order 13662 dated 20 March 2014: Any restricted parties under this order are prohibited from being involved with the production of items procured under this Solicitation, any resulting contracts and delivery orders, or in the End User Certificate (EUC) process. The USG will not accept items manufactured or furnished by any restricted parties under Executive Order 13662 dated 20 March 2014.

Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (CAATSA) Section 231: The USG shall avoid contracting with sources from the defense or intelligence sectors of the Russian Federation.

Prohibited Sources: If there is any suspicion of a connection to a prohibited source, Offeror(s) must provide supporting documentation which provides adequate assurance of compliance with the forementioned prohibitions.

International Traffic in Arms (ITAR): Offeror(s) must comply with ITAR (22 CFR 120-130).

PROPOSAL SUBMISSION AND EVALUATION

Instructions.

Proposals shall be submitted in accordance with Section L – "Instructions, Conditions, and Notices to Offerors", through the Solicitation Module of the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) suite at (https://piee.eb.mil/pee-landing/). In order to do so, vendors must be registered as a Proposal Manager in PIEE.

https://piee.eb.mil/pee-landing/

Vendor registration instructions can be found at:

https://www.acq.osd.mil/asda/dpc/ce/cap/docs/piee/PIEE_Solicitation_Module_Vendor_Access _Instructions.pdf

Evaluation.

Section M outlines the evaluation criteria.

Discussions.

The USG intends to award without discussions; therefore, each proposal should contain the Offeror's best terms for award of a contract as a result of this RFP. The Contracting Officer may contact the Offeror(s) for clarifications, as described in FAR 15.306(a) and FAR 52.215-1, Instructions to Offerors-Competitive Acquisition, without opening discussions. However, the USG does reserve the right to open and conduct discussions, and to permit Offerors to revise their proposals if determined necessary by the Contracting Officer.

Submissions.

Offerors must ensure proposals are fully complete, including all fill-ins within the RFP.

Proposals shall be submitted no later than the due date specified in Block 9 of the Standard Form (SF) 33 and shall remain valid for 180 calendar days from the closing date of this RFP.

Please ensure Page 1, Block 12 is completed within 60 calendar days. Receipt of an Offeror's proposal in response to this RFP is an affirmation that the Offeror has had access to and received adequate information to prepare a proposal.

Compliance.

Offerors must also have an active registration in System for Award Management (SAM) to be considered for award. Offerors are required to be registered in SAM at the time of proposal submission. In addition, pursuant to FAR 9.103, a contract will only be awarded to a contractor that the Contracting Officer determines to be responsible. Offerors must be able to demonstrate that they meet the standards of responsibility set forth by FAR 9.104.

All contractual provisions specified are obligatory to the Prime Contractor. The Prime Contractor is responsible for enforcing contractual provisions upon any subcontractors/suppliers/vendors.

Contact Information.

All Industry questions/feedback regarding the Draft RFP #2 is requested back to the USG no later May 4, 2026 at 5:00PM EST using the following link:

https://forms.osi.apps.mil/r/FnBrJQnKfy

This RFP should not be discussed with any USG representative with the exception of the following Contracting point of contacts (POCs):

https://www.acq.osd.mil/asda/dpc/ce/cap/docs/piee/PIEE_Solicitation_Module_Vendor_Access_Instructions.pdf https://www.acq.osd.mil/asda/dpc/ce/cap/docs/piee/PIEE_Solicitation_Module_Vendor_Access_Instructions.pdf

Logan E. Frye, Contract Specialist, ACC-RI: logan.e.frye.civ@army.mil

Bethany N. Carbajal, Contracting Officer, ACC-RI: bethany.n.carbajal.civ@army.mil

Lana R. Graw, Contracting Officer, ACC-RI: lana.r.graw.civ@army.mil mailto:logan.e.frye.civ@army.mil mailto:bethany.n.carbajal.civ@army.mil mailto:lana.r.graw.civ@army.mil

SECTION D – PACKAGING AND MARKING

PACKAGING AND MARKING – AA&E Transportation Security Category I

1. Commercial packaging requirements shall NOT apply to this procurement.

2. The following detailed requirements shall apply to this procurement.

Non-Standard Ammunition – AA&E Category I

1.0 Packaging and Marking shall be in accordance with the General Specification for Special Ammunition and Weapon Systems, dated 2026 (Attachment 0003); and General Specification for Rocket Propelled and Spin Stabilized Grenade Ammunition, dated 2026 (Attachment 0006) as appropriate, and the information below.

2.0 Supplemental Information

2.1 Wood Packaging Material (WPM)

2.1.1. All WPM shall be in accordance with the requirements of International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures (ISPM) 15. Offerors are required to review the requirements of ISPM 15 for applicability to the United States.

2.1.2. WPM is defined as wood pallets, skids, load boards, pallet collars, wooden boxes, reels, dunnage, crates, frames, and cleats.

2.1.3. Packaging materials exempt from the requirements are materials that have undergone a manufacturing process such as corrugated fiberboard, plywood, particleboard, veneer, and oriented strand board.

2.1.4. All WPM shall be constructed from heat treated (HT to 56 degrees centigrade for 30 minutes) lumber and certified by an accredited recognized agency in accordance with applicable WPM policy and WPM enforcement regulations. All materials must include certification markings in accordance with applicable standards and placed in an unobstructed area that will be readily visible to inspectors. Pallet markings shall be applied to the stringer or block on diagonally opposite sides and ends of the pallets and be contrasting and clearly visible.

2.1.5 All dunnage used in configuring and/or securing the load shall also comply with ISPM 15 and be marked with an applicable approved dunnage stamp.

2.1.6. Failure to comply with the requirements of this restriction may result in refusal, destruction, or treatment of materials at the point of entry.

2.2 Metric units are acceptable in lieu of English units when expressed in this document section.

3.0 Special Markings

3.1 The items must be shipped with a placard, one on each of two adjacent sides of the unitized load, with the following information in clear, bold, English letters:

3.1.1 Ammunition Items:

a. Item Nomenclature

b. United Nations (UN) Dangerous Goods Proper Shipping Name and UN Number preceded by the letters “UN”

c. UN Packaging Symbol with applicable codes (POP markings)

d. Hazard Classification

e. Rounds per Box

f. Boxes per Pallet

g. Total Rounds per Pallet

h. Gross Weight of Pallet

i. Contractor

j. Contract Number

k. Contract Line-Item Number (CLIN)

l. Lot Number

m. Transportation Control Number (TCN)

n. Mark for Code

o. Ship to Address

3.1.2 Accessories:

b. Items per Box

c. Boxes per Pallet

d. Total Items per Pallet

e. Gross Weight of Pallet

f. Contractor

g. Contract Number

h. Contract Line-Item Number (CLIN)

i. Lot Number

j. Transportation Control Number (TCN)

k. Mark for Code

l. Ship to Address

3.2 Additional Packaging and Marking Requirements

a. Detailed Preservation and Packaging Requirements:

General Specification for Special Ammunition and Weapon Systems, dated 2026 (Attachment 0003); and General Specification for Rocket Propelled and Spin Stabilized Grenade Ammunition, dated 2026 (Attachment 0006).

b. Detailed Packing Requirements:

Grenade Ammunition, dated 2026 (Attachment 0006).

c. Detailed Marking Requirements:

General Specification for Special Ammunition and Weapon Systems, dated 2026

d. Detailed Unitization Requirements:

TRANSPORTATION REQUIREMENT CHECKLIST – AA&E CATEGORY I

1. Number of items being procured and the delivery schedule.

• Number of items: TBD on order-by-order basis

• Delivery Schedule:

Ordering Period One Award – 365 Days After Award (DAA) Ordering Period Two 366 DAA – 731 DAA Ordering Period Three 732 DAA – 1097 DAA Ordering Period Four 1098 DAA – 1463 DAA Ordering Period Five 1464 DAA – 1829 DAA

2. Destination of delivered items. (If more than one (1) destination, list all):

• TBD on order-by-order basis

3. Estimated weight of the item in its shipping container:

• Less than 200 pounds

4. Identify security classification of the material to be shipped.

• Unclassified

5. Identify the DOT container marking (Proper Shipping Name and UN Number) and the hazard classification (for explosives only) or check the appropriate block. When available, attach the Hazardous Component Safety Data Sheet or Material Safety Data Sheet showing the proper shipping name and UN Number.

• DOT Marking/Hazard Classification will be determined under contract

6. Enter the appropriate Transportation Security Category for Arms, Ammunition, or Explosives (AA&E) as categorized in DoD 5100.76-M:

• Category I

7. Government Furnished Property (GFP):

• No GFP

PACKAGING AND MARKING – AA&E Transportation Security Category II

Non-Standard Ammunition – AA&E Category II

Special Ammunition and Weapon Systems, dated 2026 (Attachment 0003).

15 for applicability to the United States.

applicable WPM policy and WPM enforcement regulations. All materials must include certification markings in accordance with applicable standards and placed in an unobstructed area that will be readily visible to inspectors. Pallet markings shall be applied to the stringer or

2.1.5 All dunnage used in configuring and/or securing the load shall also comply with ISPM

3.1 The items must be shipped with a placard, one on each of two adjacent sides of the unitized load, with the following information in clear, bold, English letters:

3.1.1 Ammunition Items:

a. Item Nomenclature

b. United Nations (UN) Dangerous Goods Proper Shipping Name and UN Number preceded by the letters “UN”

c. UN Packaging Symbol with applicable codes (POP markings)

d. Hazard Classification

e. Rounds per Box

f. Boxes per Pallet

g. Total Rounds per Pallet

h. Gross Weight of Pallet

i. Contractor

j. Contract Number

k. Contract Line-Item Number (CLIN)

l. Lot Number

m. Transportation Control Number (TCN)

b. Items per Box

c. Boxes per Pallet

d. Total Items per Pallet

e. Gross Weight of Pallet

f. Contractor

g. Contract Number

h. Contract Line-Item Number (CLIN)

i. Lot Number

j. Transportation Control Number (TCN)

(Attachment 0003).

c. Detailed Marking Requirements:

General Specification for Special Ammunition and Weapon Systems, dated 2026 (Attachment 0003).

d. Detailed Unitization Requirements:

TRANSPORTATION REQUIREMENT CHECKLIST – AA&E CATEGORY II

1. Number of items being procured and the delivery schedule.

• Number of items: TBD on order-by-order basis

• Delivery Schedule:

Ordering Period One Award – 365 Days After Award (DAA) Ordering Period Two 366 DAA – 731 DAA Ordering Period Three 732 DAA – 1097 DAA

5. Identify the DOT container marking (Proper Shipping Name and UN Number) and the hazard classification (for explosives only) or check the appropriate block. When available, attach the Hazardous Component Safety Data Sheet or Material Safety Data Sheet showing

• Category II

PACKAGING AND MARKING - AA&E Transportation Security Category III

Non-Standard Ammunition – AA&E Category III

Special Ammunition and Weapon Systems, dated 2026 (Attachment 0003); General Specification for Mortar Ammunition, dated 2026 (Attachment 0006); General Specification for Mortar Weapon Systems, dated 2026 (Attachment 0005).

15 for applicability to the United States.

applicable WPM policy and WPM enforcement regulations. All materials must include certification markings in accordance with applicable standards and placed in an unobstructed area that will be readily visible to inspectors. Pallet markings shall be applied to the stringer or

2.1.5. All dunnage used in configuring and/or securing the load shall also comply with ISPM

3.1 The items must be shipped with a placard, one on each of two adjacent sides of the unitized load, with the following information in clear, bold, English letters:

b. United Nations (UN) Dangerous Goods Proper Shipping Name and UN Number preceded by the letters “UN”

c. UN Packaging Symbol with applicable codes (POP markings)

d. Hazard Classification

e. Rounds per Box

f. Boxes per Pallet

g. Total Rounds per Pallet

h. Gross Weight of Pallet

i. Contractor

j. Contract Number

k. Contract Line-Item Number (CLIN)

l. Lot Number

m. Transportation Control Number (TCN)

a. Item nomenclature

b. Items per Box

c. Boxes per Pallet

d. Total Items per Pallet

e. Gross Weight of Pallet

f. Contractor

g. Contract Number

h. Contract Line-Item Number (CLIN)

i. Lot Number

j. Transportation Control Number (TCN)

(Attachment 0003); General Specification for Mortar Ammunition, dated 2026; General Specification for Mortar Weapon Systems, dated 2026 (Attachment 0005).

Specification for Mortar Weapon Systems, dated 2026 (Attachment 0005).

c. Detailed Marking Requirements:

General Specification for Special Ammunition and Weapon Systems, dated 2026

TRANSPORTATION REQUIREMENT CHECKLIST – AA&E CATEGORY III

1. Number of items being procured and the delivery schedule.

• Number of items: TBD on order-by-order basis

• Delivery Schedule:

Ordering Period One Award – 365 Days After Award (DAA) Ordering Period Two 366 DAA – 731 DAA Ordering Period Three 732 DAA – 1097 DAA

5. Identify the DOT container marking (Proper Shipping Name and UN Number) and the hazard classification (for explosives only) or check the appropriate block. When available, attach the Hazardous Component Safety Data Sheet or Material Safety Data Sheet showing

• Category III

PACKAGING AND MARKING – AA&E Transportation Security Category IV

2. The following detailed requirements shall apply to this procurement.

Non-Standard Ammunition – AA&E Category IV

1.0 Packaging and Marking shall be in accordance with the General Specification for Special Ammunition and Weapon Systems, dated 2026 (Attachment 0003); General Specification for Mortar Ammunition, dated 2026 (Attachment 0005); and General Specification for Small Caliber Ammunition, dated 2026 (Attachment 0004) as appropriate, and the information below.

2.1 Wood Packaging Material (WPM):

2.1.1. All WPM shall be in accordance with the requirements of International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures (ISPM) 15. Offerors are required to review the requirements of ISPM 15 for applicability to the United States.

2.1.2. WPM is defined as wood pallets, skids, load boards, pallet collars, wooden boxes, reels, dunnage, crates, frames, and cleats.

2.1.3. Packaging materials exempt from the requirements are materials that have undergone a manufacturing process such as corrugated fiberboard, plywood, particleboard, veneer, and oriented strand board.

2.1.4. All WPM shall be constructed from heat treated (HT to 56 degrees centigrade for 30 minutes) lumber and certified by an accredited recognized agency in accordance with applicable WPM policy and WPM enforcement regulations. All materials must include certification markings in accordance with applicable standards and placed in an unobstructed area that will be readily visible to inspectors. Pallet markings shall be applied to the stringer or block on diagonally opposite sides and ends of the pallets and be contrasting and clearly visible.

2.1.5 All dunnage used in configuring and/or securing the load shall also comply with ISPM 15 and be marked with an applicable approved dunnage stamp.

2.2 Metric units are acceptable in lieu of English units when expressed in this document section.

b. United Nations (UN) Dangerous Goods Proper Shipping Name and UN

Number preceded by the letters “UN”

c. UN Packaging Symbol with applicable codes (POP markings)

d. Hazard Classification

e. Rounds per Box

f. Boxes per Pallet

g. Total Rounds per Pallet

h. Gross Weight of Pallet

i. Contractor

j. Contract Number

k. Contract Line-Item Number (CLIN)

l. Lot Number

m. Transportation Control Number (TCN)

b. Items per Box

c. Boxes per Pallet

d. Total Items per Pallet

e. Gross Weight of Pallet

f. Contractor

g. Contract Number

h. Contract Line-Item Number (CLIN)

i. Lot Number

j. Transportation Control Number (TCN)

General Specification for Special Ammunition and Weapon Systems, dated

2026 (Attachment 0003); General Specification for Mortar Ammunition, dated 2026 (Attachment 0005); and General Specification for Small Caliber Ammunition, dated 2026 (Attachment 0004).

2026 (Attachment 0003); General Specification for Mortar Ammunition, dated 2026 (Attachment 0005); and General Specification for Small Caliber

TRANSPORTATION REQUIREMENT CHECKLIST – AA&E CATEGORY IV

1. Number of items being procured and the delivery schedule.

• Number of items: TBD on order-by-order basis

• Delivery Schedule:

Ordering Period One Award – 365 Days After Award (DAA) Ordering Period Two 366 DAA – 731 DAA Ordering Period Three 732 DAA – 1097 DAA

5. Identify the DOT container marking (Proper Shipping Name and UN Number) and the hazard classification (for explosives only) or check the appropriate block. When available, attach the Hazardous Component Safety Data Sheet or Material Safety Data Sheet showing the proper shipping name and UN Number.

• Category IV

PACKAGING AND MARKING – AA&E Transportation Security Category Not AA&E

Non-Standard Ammunition – Not AA&E requirements of ISPM 15 for applicability to the United States.

with applicable WPM policy and WPM enforcement regulations. All materials must include certification markings in accordance with applicable standards and placed in an unobstructed area that will be readily visible to inspectors. Pallet markings shall be

2.1.5 All dunnage used in configuring and/or securing the load shall also comply with

3.1.1 Ammunition Items:

a. Item Nomenclature

b. United Nations (UN) Dangerous Goods Proper Shipping Name and UN

Number preceded by the letters “UN”

c. UN Packaging Symbol with applicable codes (POP markings)

d. Hazard Classification

e. Rounds per Box

f. Boxes per Pallet

g. Total Rounds per Pallet

h. Gross Weight of Pallet

i. Contractor

j. Contract Number

k. Contract Line-Item Number (CLIN)

l. Lot Number

m. Transportation Control Number (TCN)

b. Items per Box

c. Boxes per Pallet

d. Total Items per Pallet

e. Gross Weight of Pallet

f. Contractor

g. Contract Number

h. Contract Line-Item Number (CLIN)

i. Lot Number

j. Transportation Control Number (TCN)

(Attachment 0003).

d. Detailed Unitization Requirements:

TRANSPORTATION REQUIREMENT CHECKLIST – AA&E CATEGORY Not AA&E

• Number of items: TBD on order-by-order basis

• Delivery Schedule:

Ordering Period One Award – 365 Days After Award (DAA) Ordering Period Two 366 DAA – 731 DAA Ordering Period Three 732 DAA – 1097 DAA

5. Identify the DOT container marking (Proper Shipping Name and UN Number) and the hazard classification (for explosives only) or check the appropriate block. When available, attach the Hazardous Component Safety Data Sheet or Material Safety Data

• Category Not AA&E

PACKAGING AND MARKING – AA&E Transportation Security Uncategorized

Non-Standard Ammunition – Uncategorized AA&E requirements of ISPM 15 for applicability to the United States.

with applicable WPM policy and WPM enforcement regulations. All materials must include certification markings in accordance with applicable standards and placed in an unobstructed area that will be readily visible to inspectors. Pallet markings shall be

2.1.5. All dunnage used in configuring and/or securing the load shall also comply with

3.1.1 Ammunition Items:

a. Item Nomenclature

b. United Nations (UN) Dangerous Goods Proper Shipping Name and UN

Number preceded by the letters “UN”

c. UN Packaging Symbol with applicable codes (POP markings)

d. Hazard Classification

e. Rounds per Box

f. Boxes per Pallet

g. Total Rounds per Pallet

h. Gross Weight of Pallet

i. Contractor

j. Contract Number

k. Contract Line-Item Number (CLIN)

l. Lot Number

m. Transportation Control Number (TCN)

b. Items per Box

c. Boxes per Pallet

d. Total Items per Pallet

e. Gross Weight of Pallet

f. Contractor

g. Contract Number

h. Contract Line-Item Number (CLIN)

i. Lot Number

j. Transportation Control Number (TCN)

d. Detailed Unitization Requirements:

TRANSPORTATION REQUIREMENT CHECKLIST – AA&E Uncategorized

• Number of items: TBD on order-by-order basis

• Delivery Schedule:

Ordering Period One Award – 365 Days After Award (DAA) Ordering Period Two 366 DAA – 731 DAA Ordering Period Three 732 DAA – 1097 DAA

5. Identify the DOT container marking (Proper Shipping Name and UN Number) and the hazard classification (for explosives only) or check the appropriate block. When available, attach the Hazardous Component Safety Data Sheet or Material Safety Data

• Category Uncategorized

SECTION L – INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

These instructions are a guide for preparing proposals in response to Solicitation W519TC-26-R-0001 and represent a tailored version of FAR 52.215-1. In the event of a conflict, the language herein takes precedence. The basis for award will be determined by utilizing the Highest Technically Rated Offeror (HTRO) Minimum Technical Threshold Rating (MTTR) approach. HTRO is a source selection process that is neither a tradeoff nor Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA). This method will allow the USG to establish a pool of qualified Contractors for future competition. Technical acceptability will be determined using the HTRO methodology described herein. The USG intends to award up to five (5) IDIQ contracts to the highest-rated Offerors who are determined responsible in accordance with (IAW) FAR Part 9.

The USG has established a points-based matrix of objective criteria in this Solicitation.

Offerors will self-score against the objective criteria and deliver supporting documentation to prove their self-score. After receipt of proposals, all Offerors are ranked from highest score to lowest score using the HTRO Self-Scoring Matrix (Attachment 0008) (DRAFT). The USG will review the supporting documentation to validate the Offeror’s self-score starting from the highest-ranked Offeror and proceeding down the list. This validation process will continue until a maximum of five technically acceptable proposals have been confirmed. Offerors with scores below the top 5 will not be reviewed Scores may be adjusted downward if submissions are not adequately substantiated. In the event a score is adjusted downward and puts it below an Offeror outside the top 5, it will no longer be evaluated and the Offeror now in the top 5 will be included for review. The USG will not make upward adjustments. The USG intends to award up to five (5) contracts, but reserves the right to a single award, to the Offeror with the highest rated technical capability and prices that are deemed fair and reasonable. The USG intends to validate Offerors’ self-scores and award without discussions; however, the USG reserves the right to conduct discussions if it is determined to be in the USG’s best interest. Offerors are cautioned to examine this Solicitation in its entirety and ensure their proposal contains all necessary information, all required documentation is provided, and is complete in all aspects. The USG is not obligated to make another request for required information, nor does the USG assume the duty to search for data to cure problems it may find in proposals. The Offeror(s) must ensure their documentation is clearly outlined in the Cross-Reference Matrix (Attachment 0009) (DRAFT) so that technical evaluators can identify submitted documents for each factor accurately.

During the evaluation process, the USG may request clarifications if needed.

Clarifications do not constitute discussions, and an Offeror is not allowed to change their proposal in response to a request for clarification. However, the USG reserves the right to engage in discussions, if needed, and to engage in discussions with some, but not necessarily all, Offerors. If discussions are held, they may consist of oral and/or written questions, may address technical and cost/price issues, and may allow an Offeror to provide additional information and/or change their proposal.

GENERAL PROPOSAL SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Proposals must be signed by an individual authorized to enter into a contract on behalf of the Offeror. Proposals and work samples must be written in English. If a work sample is written in a language other than English, it must be translated by a certified third-party translator, with certification provided. Both the original non-English version and the certified translated copy must be provided.

Proposals must remain valid for 180 calendar days from the due date specified in Block 12 of the SF 33.

Proposals must be submitted electronically via the PIEE Solicitation Module by the specified deadline. The PIEE Solicitation Module automatically tracks the date and time of all submissions. Proposals not received by the designated submission deadline will be handled IAW FAR 15.208.

Vendor Access Instructions and Account Support Contact Information:

https://piee.eb.mil/xhtml/unauth/web/homepage/vendorGettingStartedHelp.xhtml

PIEE Solicitation Module Web Based Training:

https://pieetraining.eb.mil/wbt/xhtml/wbt/sol/index.xhtml

Offerors shall establish a PIEE Proposal Manager account to access documents and submit proposals.

The USG reserves the right to cancel this Solicitation at any point before contract award without obligation to reimburse Offerors for costs incurred.

The USG will not reimburse Offerors for proposal preparation costs.

Notices and debriefings will be conducted IAW FAR 15.505 and FAR 15.506.

Offerors must acknowledge any amendments issued against this Solicitation by including a signed SF 30 (Amendment of Solicitation/Modification of Contract) with their submission.

Offerors may only submit up to the quantity limit of required documents for each evaluation factor outlined in the HTRO Technical Matrix, Column D. Each document shall be referenced in the Cross-Reference Matrix (Attachment 0009) (DRAFT). If the Offeror submits more than the required quantity, the USG will only review the https://piee.eb.mil/xhtml/unauth/web/homepage/vendorGettingStartedHelp.xhtml https://pieetraining.eb.mil/wbt/xhtml/wbt/sol/index.xhtml documents provided up to the quantity limit. For example, if the USG requires up to ten

(10) documents for an evaluation factor and the Offeror submits 11, the USG will only review and accept the first ten (10) listed in the Cross-Reference Matrix (Attachment

0009) (DRAFT).

Limitation on Submission by Affiliated Entities.

Each Offeror is permitted to submit only one (1) proposal in response to this Solicitation. For the purpose of this limitation, an "Offeror" includes all of its affiliated entities.

1. Companies are considered "affiliated" if one controls or has the power to control the other, or if a third party (such as a parent company) controls or has the power to control both.

2. A parent company and its wholly or partially owned subsidiaries are considered a single entity under this rule. Proposals submitted by more than one subsidiary of a common parent company for this Solicitation will be considered multiple submissions from a single Offeror.

3. If it is determined that affiliated entities have submitted more than one (1) proposal, all proposals from the affiliated group will be deemed non-responsive and will be rejected from consideration for award.

Accepted and Prohibited Arrangements.

1. Affiliated entities may form a formal, legally constituted Joint Venture (JV) to submit a proposal. The JV will be considered a single Offeror. No entity part of a JV may submit independently. The proposal must include legal documentation verifying the formation and status of the JV.

The only teaming arrangement permitted under this solicitation is a formal, legal joint venture. All other collaborative agreements are prohibited. Each Offeror, including a JV, may only be associated with a single proposal. Any attempt to bypass this limitation will result in the disqualification of all related proposals.

PROPOSAL FORMAT AND CONTENT

Submissions must be in Adobe PDF or Microsoft (MS) Word, except for the Price Matrix (Attachment 0016) (DRAFT), the HTRO Self-Scoring Matrix (Attachment 0008) (DRAFT), and the Cross-Reference Matrix (Attachment 0009) (DRAFT) which must be in MS Excel format. All scanned documents must be legible and not password protected.

Pages should be 8.5 x 11 inches, with graphs, charts, and tables allowed on 8.5 x 14 or 11 x 17 inches. Font type, font size, and margin requirements do not apply to work sample submissions. All proposal text shall be written in English. While Volumes 2a.1 – 2a.2 have no page limit, Offerors shall provide specific evidence to substantiate the self-score. Work samples shall be submitted as searchable Adobe PDFs and clearly marked to identify the location in the work sample the Offeror used to substantiate their score. If a work sample substantiates multiple elements, each element must be identified within the work sample. Offerors must follow the instructions in the HTRO Self-Scoring Matrix (Attachment 0008) (DRAFT) and submit all required documents via the PIEE Solicitation Module. Hyperlinks are not permitted within work samples; each work sample must be a standalone document.

The USG is not obligated to correct errors or omissions in proposals. Proposals with unresolvable errors may be removed from consideration.

Table A. Proposal Organization

Volume Subject/ Factor Page Limit File Naming Format 1 Contractual Documents

1a Cover Letter 3 Offeror Name_Cover Letter

Adobe PDF or MS Word (docx)

1b Contractual Documentation Adobe PDF or MS Word (docx)

2 Technical Proposal

2a HTRO Self-Scoring Matrix (Attachment 0008)

(DRAFT)

Matrix Volume 2a_Offeror Name_ Self Scoring Matrix

MS Excel (.xlsx)

2a.1 Factor 1 HTRO GO/NO-GO Gate Supporting Documentation

No limit Volume 2a.1_Offeror Name_SD Adobe PDF

2a.2 Factor 2 HTRO Technical Matrix Supporting Documentation

No limit Volume 2a.2_Offeror Name_SD Adobe PDF

2b Cross-Reference Matrix (Attachment 0009)

(DRAFT)

Matrix Volume 2b_Offeror Name_CRM MS Excel (.xlsx)

3 Factor 3 Price 3a Price Matrix Matrix Volume 3a_ Offeror

Name_Price Matrix MS Excel (.xlsx)

General Submission Requirements for Past Experience.

Offerors must provide evidence of relevant past experience to demonstrate their capability to perform the work required by this Solicitation. The Offeror is afforded the opportunity to provide past experience contract references for itself, its parent company, its subsidiaries, its formal Joint Venture Partner(s), and/or its predecessor companies consistent with the Limitation on Submission by Affiliated Entities section above.

1. Source of Contracts: All contract references provided must have been performed under Federal elements of the USG or NATO governments, if applicable, and/or subcontracts.

2. Classified Contracts: Please note that references for work performed on classified contracts cannot be independently verified by the USG and, therefore, will not be evaluated.

Use of Experience from Affiliated and Predecessor Entities.

Offerors may submit the corporate experience of affiliated entities (parent, subsidiary) or predecessor companies. To be considered relevant and acceptable, the proposal shall meet the following criteria:

1. The proposal must substantively justify why the Offeror can claim the experience.

This justification must explain how the Offeror will draw upon the experience of the affiliated or predecessor company and must demonstrate that the resources (e.g., workforce, management, facilities, or other key resources) of that entity will be transferred to, provided to, or otherwise relied upon by the Offeror for contract performance. The entity whose experience is being cited must have meaningful involvement in the performance of this contract.

2. For any cited experience from a parent or subsidiary company, the proposal must include a formal Commitment Letter from the affiliated entity, signed by an authorized representative, detailing the specific resources it will provide and committing to making them available.

3. The USG reserves the right to determine whether the experience of an affiliated or predecessor company is relevant to the Offeror based on the justification provided.

Joint Venture or Predecessor Experience.

When providing references for a Joint Venture (in which the Offeror was a partner) or a predecessor company, the Offeror must provide the following details to justify the claimed experience:

1. Provide the name of the contractor (the Offeror or JV partner) who is claiming the experience.

2. Provide legal documentation and a clear description of the relationship between the Offeror and the Joint Venture or predecessor company whose experience is being cited.

3. Provide a detailed justification as to why the Offeror can claim the experience, explaining how the resources (e.g., workforce, management, facilities) of the Joint Venture or predecessor company have been or will be transferred to the Offeror, ensuring meaningful involvement and capability for contract performance.

EVALUATION PROCESS

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Tools.

The USG may employ AI as a tool to assist in the analysis and review of Offeror proposals. AI tools may be used to support tasks such as summarizing proposal content, identifying compliance with request for delivery order proposal/Solicitation requirements, and highlighting areas of potential strength, weakness, or risk.

Maintaining Inherently Governmental Functions.

Notwithstanding the use of AI tools to support the evaluation process, all final evaluation judgements, including the assignment or assessment of adjectival ratings, best value determinations, and source selection decisions, will be made exclusively by duly appointed USG personnel. The USG retains sole responsibility for all inherently governmental functions and will not delegate decision making authority to any AI tool.

Offeror Confidentiality and Data Protection.

The AI tools utilized by the USG will be employed in a manner consistent with applicable regulations that govern the protection of proprietary and source selection sensitive information. The AI tool will be an output-only system. Any generated report data is not saved. No proposal data will be transmitted to or processed by external, non- Government systems without appropriate safeguards and authorizations in place.

PROPOSAL INSTRUCTIONS

All volumes shall be organized according to Table A. Proposal Organization above.

Volume 1 Contractual Documents.

Volume 1 consists of the Contractual Documents comprised of Volume 1a Cover Letter and Volume 1b Contractual Documentation.

The Offeror shall provide a Cover Letter with the following company information: Name, Address, Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code, Unique Entity Identifier

(UEI) Number, System for Award Management (SAM.gov) registration date, proposal validity statement, and point of contact authorized to obligate the company (full name, title, e-mail address, and phone number). The proposal validity statement shall be valid through 180 calendar days from the proposal due date.

Contractual Documentation.

Provide the following:

1. SF 33 Section A, Blocks 12 through 18. Block 12 shall be filled in with the proposal validity date.

• Information provided must match the Offeror’s SAM.gov registration and the proposal Cover Letter.

• Signature by the Offeror on SF 33 constitutes an offer that the USG may accept.

2. SF 30. In the event this Solicitation is amended, Offerors shall acknowledge all amendments by submission of a signed SF 30.

3. Section K: Representations and Certifications

• The Offeror shall complete all required Representations and Certifications in SAM.gov.

• If any are not applicable, Offeror shall annotate "N/A" so that none of the fields are left blank.

• Offeror shall confirm that all SAM.gov Representations and Certifications remain current for the entire evaluation period.

Volume 2 Technical Proposal.

Volume 2 consists of the Technical Proposal comprised of Volume 2a – 2b:

Volume 2a: HTRO Self-Scoring Matrix (Attachment 0008) (DRAFT)

Volume 2a.1: Factor 1 HTRO GO/NO-GO Gate Supporting Documentation

Volume 2a.2: Factor 2 HTRO Technical Matrix Supporting Documentation

Volume 2b: Cross-Reference Matrix (Attachment 0009) (DRAFT)

Volume 2a HTRO Self-Scoring Matrix.

Offerors shall complete the HTRO Self-Scoring Matrix (Attachment 0008) (DRAFT), which is comprised of two (2) factors:

Factor 1 HTRO GO/NO-GO Gate

Factor 2 HTRO Technical Matrix

Factor 1 HTRO GO/NO-GO Gate.

Failure to meet all criteria of this mandatory factor will result in proposal rejection without further evaluation and therefore ineligible for award.

Offerors shall navigate to the "GO_NO-GO Gate" tab in the HTRO Self-Scoring Matrix (Attachment 0008) (DRAFT) MS Excel file.

Enter the Offeror Name in cell B4.

For each question in Rows 6 through 10, select either "Yes" or "No" from the corresponding dropdown menu in Column C.

An answer of "No" to any question within this factor shall render the Offeror ineligible for award. The USG will not review the Offeror’s proposal any further.

Factor 2 HTRO Technical Matrix.

Factor 2 proposals will only be evaluated for those Offerors who successfully PASS all criteria in the Factor 1 HTRO GO/NO-GO Gate. For Factor 2, Offerors will complete the HTRO Technical Matrix provided.

Navigate to the "Technical Matrix" tab in the HTRO Self-Scoring Matrix (Attachment 0008) (DRAFT) MS Excel file.

Enter the Offeror Name in cell C3.

For each Category in the HTRO Technical Matrix listed in Column C, the Offeror shall enter a numeric value in the "Offeror's Response" (Column E) based on the supporting documents provided. The "Offeror's Raw Score" (Column H) and the "Offeror’s Self- Score Total" (cell H49) will be calculated automatically.

Evaluation Categories where the Offeror cannot demonstrate experience shall be left blank, and the Offeror will receive zero (0) points for that item.

To be considered technically acceptable, an Offeror’s score must meet or exceed the MTTR. The “Offeror’s Self-Score Total” (cell H49) will automatically turn green for Acceptable and red for an Unacceptable score.

WARNING: Unless stated otherwise, Offerors shall not change, adjust, unprotect, or manipulate any formulas or cells within the HTRO Self-Scoring Matrix (Attachment 0008) (DRAFT) MS Excel file. Any unauthorized modification may result in the proposal being rendered non-compliant and rejected.

Instructions and Examples on How to Score.

Category 1

Category 1.a.1 (cell C7) "Provide historical Letters of Commitment (LoC) or formal quotations, and delivery verification for energetics-based end items or components. This applies to both domestic and foreign manufacturers supporting USG direct contracts or U.S. Prime Contractor programs. Identify the Federal Supply Class (FSC) code each delivery represents."

Quantity Limit (Column D): The numbers the Offeror can submit for this category. In this instance up to 10 indicate numbers 0-10 are acceptable

Offeror’s Response (Column E): Offeror will enter number from 0 to 10. The number entered will be the total number the Offeror can demonstrate experience for within that Evaluation Category line.

Point Value Each (Column F): The point value for each number submitted in column E.

In this instance it is 300.

Maximum Possible Points (Column G): The maximum score in this category. In this instance it is 3000.

Offeror’s Raw Score (Column H): Once the Offeror enters a number in Offeror’s Response (Column E), automatic multiplication of Column E by Column F occurs and updates in Column H accordingly.

For instance, if the Offeror enters the total number of “8” for supporting evidence in Offeror’s Response (Column E) based on valid Letters of Commitment or formal quotations, the calculation is: 8 documents * 300 points/document = 2400 for this Evaluation Category Offeror’s Raw Score (Column H). Also, the HTRO Technical Matrix will automatically update the Offeror’s Self-Score Total (cell H49).

Volume 2a.1: Factor 1 HTRO GO/NO-GO Gate Supporting Documentation.

The Offeror shall provide supporting documentation as evidence for each of the five (5) GO/NO-GO Gate questions below. Documentation must be dated and remain valid from January 01, 2019, onward. Any documentation preceding this timeframe will not be considered.

Are you currently registered with the U.S. Department of State Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC)?

If the Offeror answered “yes” to this question, the Offeror must provide a copy of their current U.S. Department of State DDTC Brokers and Brokering Registration, and DDTC Manufacturer and Exporter Registration. Registration documentation must be valid at the time of proposal submission.

Do you have a current Federal Firearms License (FFL) Type 11 – Importer of Destructive Devices, Ammunition for Destructive Devices or Armor Piercing Ammunition?

If the Offeror answered “yes” to this question, the Offeror must provide a copy of their current FFL Type 11 – Importer of Destructive Devices, Ammunition for Destructive Devices or Armor Piercing Ammunition. License documentation must be valid at the time of proposal submission.

Do you have an active System for Award Management (SAM) registration (with corresponding CAGE Code and Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) Number)?

If the Offeror answered “yes” to this question, the Offeror must provide their CAGE code and UEI number. Registration documentation must be valid at the time of proposal submission.

Have you performed as a Prime Contractor or a Subcontractor on an Arms, Ammunition & Explosive (AA&E) contract from January 01, 2019 to present?

If the Offeror answered “yes” to this question, the Offeror must provide evidence of an awarded contract that satisfies this question.

Can you provide the required acknowledgement for Certification of Compliance for Prohibited Sources, and do you agree that you will not use any of the prohibited sources?

If the Offeror answered “yes” to this question, the Offeror must include a signed Certification of Compliance with Prohibited Sources (Attachment 0023) within their proposal submission.

Volume 2a.2: Factor 2 HTRO Technical Matrix Supporting Documentation.

For each Evaluation Category, Offerors will self-score and shall provide corresponding supporting documentation as evidence. Self-rated scores shall be verifiable using the documentation provided. The burden of proof to substantiate the Offeror’s self-rated score rests with the Offeror. The documents provided shall include all the evidence required for the USG to validate the Offeror’s proposed self-score. Documentation from January 01, 2019, until RFP submission is acceptable. Any documentation outside this timeframe will not be considered to validate an Offeror’s self-score. In order for scoring to be validated, the FSC for each ammunition item and/or component with energetics must be included and the FSC must be on the provided SAWS FSC list (Attachment 0001).

Category 1. Demonstrate your ability to source and deliver munitions and/or components with energetics.

The Offeror must provide documentation that demonstrates their ability to deliver munitions and/or components with energetics (from the reference FSC list) directly to the USG or directly to Prime Contractors delivering on a USG contract. The Offeror shall identify the corresponding 4-digit FSC code (e.g. 1305, 1310) that each ammunition or component with energetics represents. Offeror may provide up to ten (10) samples for Category 1.a.1 and up to ten (10) samples for Category 1.b.1.

Categories 1.a.1 – 1.a.3:

The Offeror must provide documentation demonstrating their ability to source and deliver from foreign or U.S. ammunition and/or components with energetics directly to the USG or directly to Prime Contractors on a USG contract from foreign or U.S.

manufacturers for past or current contracts. Each work sample must include the sourcing document(s) and associated delivery document(s). Work samples must include the following documentation:

• Sourcing documents:

• Historical Letters of Commitment or formal quotes (signatures required)

• Proof of contract or purchase orders from supplier/manufacturer

AND

• Associated delivery documents:

• Material Inspection and Receiving Report (DD Form 250, Item Information Certification Statement (IICS), or Wide Area WorkFlow – Receiving Report (WAWF-RR)

• International Import Certificate (IIC)

• Signed Bill of Lading (B/L) or Air Waybill (AWB) confirming final receipt

Categories 1.b.1 – 1.b.3:

The Offeror must provide documentation demonstrating their ability to obtain and deliver ammunition and/or components with energetics for prospective contracts.

Documentation includes the following:

• Signed Letters of Commitment or signed formal quotes from prospective foreign or U.S manufacturers that the Offeror intends to use for prospective contracts.

• In the event, the Offeror is the manufacturer, the Offeror can provide a contract or purchase order from the USG or Prime Contractor on a USG contract.

Category 2. Demonstrate your ability to obtain End User Certificates (EUCs).

The Offeror must provide documentation that demonstrates their ability to secure EUCs from different foreign countries.