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

Draft Solicitation

W519TC-26-R-0001

Special Ammunition and Weapon Systems (SAWS) March 17, 2026

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

SECTION D - PACKAGING AND MARKING……………………………………………..5

SECTION L – INSTIRCTIONS TO OFFERORS……………………………..………….28

SECTION M – EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD……………….……………….40

SECTION J – LIST OF ATTACHMENTS………………………………….……………...48

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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 Government 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 NATO non-standard ammunition (NSA). This is in support of the Department of War (DoW), other USG Agencies, foreign Governments, and international organizations.

SAWS: Ammunition and mortar weapons systems 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.

NAICS Code: 332993 - Small Arms, Ordnance, and Ordnance Accessories 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).

a. Weapons

b. Ammunition and Explosives

c. Guided Missiles

d. Aircraft and Airframe Structural Components

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

f. Vehicular Equipment Components Motor

g. Maintenance and Repair Shop Equipment

h. Training Aids and Devices

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

Contract and Award Details

Contract Type: The Government 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 FAR Part 15.101-1, DoD Source Selection Procedures, and the Army Source Selection Supplement.

Technical Experience Evaluation: Offeror(s) are required to evaluate their own technical experience using a predetermined questionnaire and self-scoring matrix. Offeror(s) must also submit documentation detailing relevant past technical experience as either a prime contractor or a sub-contractor, along with examples of this experience.

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

During the life of the resulting contract, the Government is entitled to order 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 at Origin (FOB Origin). The Government is responsible for delivery from the contractor facility.

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Arms Ammunition and Explosives (AA&E):

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

Contractor Name:

Contractor Address:

CAGE Code:

Component:

Work being done:

Upon receipt of this information, a Pre-Award Safety and Security Survey will be requested.

Sourcing and Prohibitions

Executive Order 13662: Restricted parties are prohibited from being involved in the production of items.

CAATSA 231: The Government should 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 documentation to ensure compliance.

ITAR: Offeror(s) must comply with International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).

Proposal Submission and Evaluation

Instructions:

Proposals shall be submitted in accordance with the Section L - "Instructions, Conditions, and Notices to Offeror(s)", 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.

Vendor registration instructions can be found at:

(https://www.acq.osd.mil/asda/dpc/ce/cap/docs/piee/PIEE_Solicitation_Module_Vendor_Acces s_Instructions.pdf)

Evaluation:

Section M outlines the evaluation criteria.

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Discussions:

The Government 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 Clause 52.215-1, Instructions to Offerors--Competitive, without opening discussions. However, the Government does reserve the right to open and conduct discussions and to permit Offerors to revise their proposals if determined necessary by the Contracting Officer.

The Contracting Officer may contact the Offeror(s) for clarifications, as described in FAR 15.306(a) and FAR Clause 52.215-1, Instructions to Offeror(s)-Competitive, without opening discussions. However, the Government does reserve the right to open and conduct discussions and to permit Offeror(s) 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 120 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 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 questions and feedback regarding this Draft RFP shall be submitted no later than 1500 CST April 8, 2026 using the following link:

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

This RFP should not be discussed with any USG representative with the exception the following Contracting POC’s:

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

Lana R. Graw, Contracting Officer, ACC-RI: lana.r.graw.civ@army.mil

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SECTION D - PACKAGING AND MARKING

PACKAGING AND MARKING - AA&E Transportation Security Category I

1. Commercial packaging requirement 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 Weapons Systems, dated 2026; and General Specification for Rocket Propelled and Spin Stabilized Grenade Ammunition, dated 2026.

2.0 Supplemental Information

2.1 Wood Packaging Material (WPM)

2.1.1. All wood packaging material (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:

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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 Weapons Systems, dated 2026; and General Specification for Rocket Propelled and Spin Stabilized Grenade Ammunition, dated 2026.

b. Detailed Packing Requirements:

dated 2026.

c. Detailed Marking Requirements:

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d. Detailed Unitization Requirements:

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TRANSPORTATION REQUIREMENT CHECKLIST – AA&E CATEGORY I

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

• Number of items: TBD on 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 destination, list all):

• TBD on 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 Weapons Systems, dated 2026.

review the requirements of ISPM 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

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

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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 Weapons Systems, dated 2026.

c. Detailed Marking Requirements:

TRANSPORTATION REQUIREMENT CHECKLIST – AA&E CATEGORY II

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

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 I

PACKAGING AND MARKING - AA&E Transportation Security Category III

Non-Standard Ammunition – AA&E Category III

Special Ammunition and Weapons Systems, dated 2026; General Specification for Mortar Ammunition, dated 2026; General Specification for Mortar Weapon Systems, dated 2026.

review the requirements of ISPM 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

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:

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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 Weapons Systems, dated 2026;

General Specification for Mortar Ammunition, dated 2026; General Specification for Mortar Weapon Systems, dated 2026.

Mortar Weapon Systems, dated 2026.

c. Detailed Marking Requirements:

General Specification for Special Ammunition and Weapons Systems, dated 2026;

General Specification for Mortar Ammunition, dated 2026; General Specification for Mortar Weapon Systems, dated 2026.

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Mortar Weapon Systems, dated 2026.

TRANSPORTATION REQUIREMENT CHECKLIST – AA&E CATEGORY III

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

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 Weapons Systems, dated 2026; General Specification for Mortar Ammunition, dated 2026; and General Specification for Small Caliber Ammunition, dated 2026 as appropriate, and the information below.

2.1.1. Wood Packaging Material (WPM)All wood packaging material (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.

2.1.4. 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.

3.0 Special Markings

3.1 The items must be shipped with a placard, one on each of two adjacent

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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:

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)

General Specification for Special Ammunition and Weapons Systems, dated 2026; General Specification for Mortar Ammunition, dated 2026; and General Specification for Small Caliber Ammunition, dated 2026.

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TRANSPORTATION REQUIREMENT CHECKLIST – AA&E CATEGORY IV

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

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.

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

• Category IV

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

Non-Standard Ammunition – Not AA&E

1.0 Packaging and Marking shall be in accordance with the General Specification for Special Ammunition and Weapons Systems, dated 2026.

2.1.1. All wood packaging material (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.

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

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

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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)

2026.

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2026.

d. Detailed Unitization Requirements:

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

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

1.0 Packaging and Marking shall be in accordance with the General Specification for Special Ammunition and Weapons Systems, dated 2026.

2.1.1. All wood packaging material (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.

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

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

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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)

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General Specification for Special Ammunition and Weapons Systems, dated 2026

TRANSPORTATION REQUIREMENT CHECKLIST – AA&E Uncategorized

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 Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.215-1. In the event of a conflict, the language herein takes precedence. The basis for award will be determined utilizing the Highest Technically Rated Offerors (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 Government to establish a pool of qualified Contractors for future competition. Technical acceptability will be determined using the HTRO methodology described herein. The Government intends to award one (1) contract to each and all of the qualifying Offerors who are determined responsible in accordance with (IAW) FAR Part 9.

The Government 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 objectively prove their self-score. After receipt of proposals, all Offerors are ranked using the self-scoring matrix. The Government will review the supporting documentation to validate the Offerors self-score, and scores are adjusted downward if not adequately substantiated. The Government will not make upward adjustments. The Government intends to award multiple contracts, but reserves the right to a single award, to the Offeror(s) with the highest rated technical capability and prices that are deemed fair and reasonable. The Government intends to validate Offerors self-scores and award without discussions; however, the Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if it is determined to be in the Government's best interest. Offerors are cautioned to examine this Solicitation in its entirety and ensure their proposal contains all necessary information, all required documentation provided, and is complete in all respects. The Government is not obligated to make another request for required information, nor does the Government assume the duty to search for data to cure problems it may find in proposals.

During the evaluation process, the Government 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 Government 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.

PROPOSAL SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

Proposals must be signed by an individual authorized to enter into a contract on behalf of the Offeror and must be written in English.

Proposals must remain valid for 180 calendar days from the due date specified in Block 12 of the Standard Form (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 must have an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM), https://sam.gov, at the time proposals are due, the entire Solicitation competition, through contract award and the duration of any resulting contract.

Offerors may submit only one (1) proposal as the prime contractor. Offerors shall establish a PIEE Proposal Manager account to access documents and submit proposals.

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

The Government 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 required quantity of documents for each evaluation factor outlined in the Self-Scoring Matrix, column C. Each document shall be referenced in the Cross Reference Matrix. If the offeror submits more than the required quantity, the Government will only review the documents provided up to the quantity limit. For example, if the Government requires up to 10 documents for an evaluation factor and the offeror submits 11, the Government will only review and accept the first 10 listed in the Cross Reference Matrix.

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PROPOSAL FORMAT AND CONTENT:

Submissions must be in Adobe PDF or Microsoft (MS) Word, except for the price matrix and the Self-Scoring Matrix, 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 submission. All proposal text shall be written in English. While Volumes 2b – 2c 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 Self-Scoring Matrix 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 Government 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 IDIQ Base Attachment 0008 – HTRO Self-Scoring Matrix (DRAFT) (Factor 1 GO/ NO-GO Gate and Factor 2 HTRO Self-Scoring Matrix)

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HTRO Self-Scoring Matrix (Factor 1 GO/ NO-GO Gate and Factor 2 HTRO Self- Scoring Matrix)

Matrix Volume 2a_Offeror Name_ Self Scoring Matrix

MS Excel (.xlsx)

2b Factor 1 GO/NO-GO Gate Supporting Documentation No limit Volume 2b_Offeror

Name_SD Adobe PDF

2c Factor 2 HTRO Self- Scoring Matrix Supporting Documentation

No limit Volume 2c_Offeror Name_SD Adobe PDF

2d Cross Reference Matrix Volume 2d_Offeror Name_CRM

MS Excel (.xlsx)

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

Name_Price Matrix MS Excel (.xlsx)

EVALUATION PROCESS:

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Tools: The Government 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 Government personnel.

The Government 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 Government 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 through 120 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.

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• Signature by the Offeror on the SF 33 constitutes an offer that the Government 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 IDIQ Base Attachment 0008 – HTRO Self-Scoring Matrix (DRAFT):

Volume 2 consists of the IDIQ Base Attachment 0008 – HTRO Self-Scoring Matrix (DRAFT) (Factor 1 GO/NO-GO Gate and Factor 2 HTRO Self-Scoring Matrix) comprised of Volume 2a – 2d:

Volume 2a: HTRO Self-Scoring Matrix (Factor 1 GO/NO-GO Gate and Factor 2 HTRO Self-Scoring Matrix)

Volume 2b: Factor 1 GO/NO-GO Gate Supporting Documentation

Volume 2c: Factor 2 HTRO Self-Scoring Matrix Supporting Documentation

Volume 2d: Cross Reference Matrix

Volume 2a HTRO Self-Scoring Matrix (Factor 1 GO/NO-GO Gate and Factor 2 HTRO Self-Scoring Matrix)

Offerors shall complete the IDIQ Base Attachment 0008 – HTRO Self-Scoring Matrix (DRAFT), which is divided into two (2) factors:

Factor 1 GO/NO-GO Gate

Factor 2 HTRO Self-Scoring Matrix

Factor 1 GO/NO-GO Gate

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

Offerors shall navigate to the "GO_NO-GO Gate" tab in the IDIQ Base Attachment 0008

– HTRO Self-Scoring Matrix (DRAFT) MS Excel file.

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Enter the Offeror Name in cell B4.

For each question in Rows 6 through 9, 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.

Factor 2 HTRO Self-Scoring Matrix

Factor 2 proposals will only be evaluated for those Offerors who successfully PASS all criteria in the Factor 1 GO/NO-GO Gate. For Factor 2, Offerors will complete the self-scoring matrix provided. The Government will validate all Offerors’ self-score based on the Offeror’s evidence provided.

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

Enter the Offeror Name in cell B3.

For each Category on the HTRO Self-Scoring Matrix listed in Column B, the Offeror shall enter a numeric value in the "Offeror's Response" (Column D based on the quantity of supporting documents provided. The "Offeror's Raw Score" (Column G) and the "Offeror’s Self-Score Total" (cell G58) 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 G58) 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 IDIQ Base Attachment 0008 – HTRO Self- Scoring Matrix (DRAFT) MS Excel file. Any unauthorized modification may result in the proposal being rendered non-compliant and rejected.

Example:

Category 1

Category 1.a.1 (cell B7), "Provide historical / archival Letters of Commitment and associated documentation of delivery from foreign or U.S. ammunition manufacturers for past or current contracts. Identify the Federal Supply Class (FSC) code each delivery represents."

Quantity Limit (Column C): up to 10

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Quantity Submitted (Column D): Offeror will enter number from 0 to 10. The number entered will be the total number of evidence the Offeror provided to satisfy that Evaluation Category line.

Point Value Each (Column E): 300

Maximum Possible Points (Column F): 3000

Offeror’s Raw Score (Column G): Once the Offeror enters a number in Quantity Submitted (Column D) automatically multiples Column D by Column E and updates accordingly.

For instance, if the Offeror enters the total number of “8” for supporting evidence in Quantity Submitted (Column D) based on valid Letters of Commitments, the calculation is: 8 documents * 300 points/document = 2400 for this Evaluation Category Offeror’s Raw Score (Column G). Also, the Self-Scoring Matrix will automatically update the Offeror’s Self-Score Total (cell G59).

Volume 2b: Factor 1 GO/NO-GO Gate Supporting Documentation

The Offeror shall provide supporting documentation as evidence for each of the four (4) GO/NO-GO Gate questions below.

Are you currently registered with the U.S. Department of State’s 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’s DDTC Brokers Registration, and DDTC Manufacturer and Exporter Registration.

Do you have a current Federal Firearms License (FFL) Type 11 – Importer of Destructive Devices?

If the Offeror answered “yes” to this question, the Offeror must provide a copy of their current FFL Type 11 – Importer of Destructive Devices.

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.

Have you performed as a prime or a subcontractor on an Arms, Ammunition & Explosive (AA&E) contract within the last five (5) years?

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

Volume 2c: Factor 2 HTRO Self-Scoring 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 Government to validate the Offeror’s proposed self-score. All documentation must be within the last five (5) years of the date of this Solicitation. Any documentation exceeding this timeframe will not be considered to validate an Offeror’s self-score.

Category 1. Demonstrate your ability to deliver munitions from an ammunition manufacturer.

The Offeror must provide documentation that demonstrates their ability to deliver munitions from ammunition manufacturers. Each document shall include the corresponding 4-digit FSC code (e.g. 1305, 1310) the ammunition represents. Offeror may provide up to ten (10) samples for each Category below.

Categories 1.a.1 – 1.a.3:

The Offeror must provide documentation demonstrating their ability to deliver ammunition from foreign or U.S. manufacturers for past or current contracts.

Documentation may include but is not limited to:

• Historical / Archival Letters of Commitment

• Material Inspection and Receiving Reports (DD Form 250, IICS)

• International Import Certificates (IICs)

• Signed Bills of Lading (B/L) or Air Waybills (AWB) confirming final receipt

• Other official government or commercial records that prove delivery

• Proof of contract or purchase orders

Categories 1.b.1 – 1.b.3:

The Offeror must provide documentation demonstrating their ability to obtain prospective Letters of Commitment from foreign or U.S. ammunition manufacturers for prospective contracts. Documentation includes the following:

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• Separate, prospective Letter of Commitment from distinct individual foreign or U.S. ammunition manufacturers that the Offeror intends to use for prospective contracts.

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

The Offeror must provide documentation that demonstrates their ability to secure EUCs from foreign countries. Each document shall include the corresponding 4-digit FSC code (e.g. 1305, 1310) the ammunition represents. Offeror may provide up to ten (10) samples for each Category below.

Categories 2.a.1 – 2.a.3:

The Offeror must provide documentation demonstrating their ability to obtain EUCs from different foreign countries:

• A copy of a historical, approved, and signed EUC from each foreign country from a past or current contract.

Categories 2.b.1 – 2.b.3:

The Offeror must provide documentation demonstrating their ability to provide prospective or draft EUCs for different foreign countries:

• A prospective or draft EUC for each foreign country.

Categories 3. Demonstrate your ability to obtain Export Licenses.

The Offeror must provide documentation that demonstrates their ability to obtain Export Licenses from foreign countries. Each document shall include the corresponding 4-digit FSC code (e.g. 1305, 1310) the ammunition represents. Offeror may provide up to ten

(10) samples for the Category.

Categories 3.a.1 – 3.a.3:

The Offeror must provide documentation demonstrating their ability to obtain historical, approved, and signed Export Licenses from past or current contracts, each originating from a different foreign country.

• A copy of a historical, approved, and signed Export License from a past or current contract, each from a separate foreign country.

Category 4. Demonstrate your ability to complete Explosive Site Safety Plans (ESSP)s.

The Offeror must provide documentation that demonstrates their ability to obtain approved ESSPs for foreign ammunition manufacturers. Each document shall include

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Offeror may submit up to five (5) samples for the Category.

Categories 4.a.1 – 4.a.3:

The Offeror must provide documentation demonstrating their ability to obtain approved ESSPs for ammunition manufacturers in different foreign countries.

• A copy of an approved ESSP for each foreign ammunition manufacturer.

Category 5. Demonstrate your ability to complete Technical Data Packages (TDPs).

The Offeror must provide documentation that demonstrates their ability to develop TDPs. Each document shall include the corresponding 4-digit FSC code (e.g. 1305, 1310) the ammunition represents. Offerors may provide up to four (4) samples for each Category below.

Categories 5.a.1 – 5.a.2:

Offeror must provide documentation demonstrating their ability to develop a Government-approved TDP from ammunition manufacturers.

• A copy of a Government-approved TDP from ammunition manufacturers.

• Evidence of completion for each Government-approved TDP (e.g., signed Bills of Lading, paid invoices, etc.).

Categories 5.b.1 – 5.b.2:

Offeror must provide documentation demonstrating their ability to develop other NATO North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) draft TDP from ammunition manufacturers.

• A copy of other NATO draft TDPs from ammunition manufacturers.

Category 6. Demonstrate your ability to complete Lot Acceptance Tests (LATs).

The Offeror must provide documentation that demonstrates their ability to successfully complete LATs. Each document shall include the corresponding 4-digit FSC code (e.g.

1305, 1310) the ammunition represents. Offerors may provide up to five (5) samples for the Category.

Categories 6.a.1 – 6.a.3:

Offeror must provide documentation demonstrating their ability of ammunition production acceptance on a Government contract from an approved Lot Acceptance Test Report (LATR).

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Documentation may include:

• A copy of an approved LATR that supported acceptance of an ammunition production lot on a Government contract.

• For each LATR submitted, the Offeror must clearly identify the foreign test site where the test was conducted, if applicable.

• Evidence of completion for each approved LATR (e.g., signed Bills of Lading, paid invoices, etc.).

Category 7. Demonstrate your ability to complete transport of Arms, Ammunition & Explosives (AA&E).

The Offeror must provide documentation that demonstrates their ability to complete transport of AA&E. Each document shall include the corresponding 4-digit FSC code (e.g. 1305, 1310) the ammunition represents.

Categories 7.a.1 – 7.a.4:

Offeror must provide verifiable documentation demonstrating their ability of successfully executed Transportation Plans to, from, or between foreign countries which support the transport of AA&E. Documentation may include but is not limited to:

• An executed Transportation Plan to, from or between foreign countries supporting the transport of AA&E. Offeror may submit up to six (6) samples.

• Evidence of completion for each executed Transportation Plan (e.g., signed Bills of Lading, paid invoices, etc.).

• The submitted samples shall represent a variety of transportation modes (road, rail, air, and ocean). Offeror may submit up to four (4).

• For Transportation Plans involving ocean transport, the documentation must demonstrate the use of a U.S.-Flag Vessel or an approved U.S.-Flag Vessel Waiver. Offeror may submit up to one (1).

Categories 7.b.1 – 7.b.3:

Offeror must provide verifiable documentation demonstrating their ability to provide prospective Transportation Plans to, form, or between foreign countries which support the transport of AA&E.

• A prospective Transportation Plan to, from or between foreign countries supporting the transport of AA&E. Offeror may submit up to six (6). D R

• The submitted samples shall represent a variety of transportation modes (road, rail, air, and ocean). For Transportation Plans involving ocean transport, the documentation shall demonstrate the use of a U.S.-Flag Vessel or U.S.-Flag Vessel Waiver. Offeror may submit up to four (4).

Category 8. Demonstrate your ability to obtain an awarded Government contract for Arms, Ammunition, or Explosives.

The Offeror must provide documentation that demonstrates their ability to obtain an awarded Government contract for Arms, Ammunition, or Explosives. Offeror may submit up to one (1) sample for each Category.

Categories 8.a – 8.d:

Offeror must provide evidence of an awarded Government contract(s) for Arms, Ammunition, or Explosives. The submitted evidence must clearly state the Offeror's role as either the prime or subcontractor and include the total dollar value of the contract.

The contract dollar values are as follows:

• Prime Contractor on contract over $50M

• Prime Contractor on contract under $50M

• Subcontractor on contract over $50M

• Subcontractor on contract under $50M

Volume 2d: Cross Reference Matrix

The Offeror shall provide a Cross Reference Matrix which clearly identifies the exact location of the substantiating data within the specific work sample to substantiate the Offeror’s self-score. Offerors are encouraged to verify the accuracy of each reference.

The Offeror shall assume that the Government has no prior knowledge of their capabilities and experience.

Factor 3: Price

Placeholder for Factor 3 Price.

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SECTION M – EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD

Basis for Award:

The Government will award an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract to all responsible Offerors who are deemed technically acceptable. This source selection approach is considered the Highest Rated Technically Acceptable (HTRO). HTRO is a source selection process that is neither a tradeoff nor Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA). HTRO focuses on prior experience in performing the same or similar work. This method will allow the Government to establish a pool of qualified contractors for future competition. Technical acceptability will be determined using the HTRO methodology described herein.

The Government intends to award an IDIQ base contract to each and all qualifying Offerors who are determined responsible…