Questions_and_Answers_FINAL_-_R-0021_Win_Mag.pdf

Questions Answers

We understand this is a 5 year IDIQ specifying a 20,000 round minimum delivery order with a guaranteed 40,000 round delivery order on contract award. Is it your intent to state that there is an annual minimum or a delivery order minimum? In other words, is it possible for the USSS not to execute a delivery order in any given year?

Would it be fair to say that this 5 year IDIQ would have a guaranteed minimum contract lifetime delivery order total of 120,000 rounds, which is 40,000 for the first year and 20,000 for the 4 succeeding years?

Yes, minimum 20,000rd delivery per year with a 5 year minimum delivery of 120,000rds

Does the Hornady 208 ELD-Match bullet satisfy the requirements of this solicitation?

We are trying to ascertain if the “Heat Shield” polycarbonate tip disqualifies this projectile as not being an open tip match bullet even though it is a match bullet. The

National Guard Marksmanship Training Unit has enjoyed great success with this bullet.

OTM is required. This is not for match shooting.

Is there a process to restrict release of information considered proprietary that is required to be part of the proposal?

Yes, information regarding any proprietary information will remain under the control of the

USSS during contract term.

On page 1 Section II instruction to Offerors it states that we must submit under sub-section a. Complete ammunition specification and performance characterizes and sub-section b. Quality Control Plan as Section b of the Technical Volume. We consider information in both of those sections to be proprietary and do not wish it to be publicly disclosed. Can we make those sections separate documents, label them “Restricted” and be assured they will not be publicly disclosed?

Yes, information regarding Quality Control Plan and performance characteristics will not be publicly released.

In the Instructions to Offerors document it states: “The offeror shall submit three (3) recent, i.e., within three (3) years of the deadline for submission of proposals, past performance references for 300 Win Mag 210 gr products only”

We can use the past performance of the manufacturer correct?

The USSS requires three recent proposals of the offerors product chambered in 300Win Mag 210gr.

It is our experience that in order to achieve the listed accuracy groupings and sub

15fps velocity standard deviation. It is best that we do the round development with the given rifle platform that the ammo must perform in. Establishing early what projectiles, seat depths, and powder charges will yield us the best results. Especially given the alternate chamber specification with the .150” free-bore present in the end use model 700 rifles. However if no guidance in load formula is known or able to be stated, is there a subject matter expert at USSS that we could communicate with?

The U.S. Government can not supply test equipment until a contract is awarded.

Is the end use model 700 rifle in a McMillan or an AI chassis? They are both referred to in the documentation packets.

We utilized Both platforms.

Is there any known preferred projectile, beyond the specified BC conformance and boat tail open tip requirements? Specifically is there any known preference by the end users in weight class IE: 190grain – 210grain? I saw referenced a 208grain in the test criteria, is that the preferred weight?

Specification is 210grain +/- 2 grains

Is there any preference in packaging configuration beyond the 20rd box 400rd case?

Cardboard outer pack vs. ammo can, UN certified for transport compliance, markings information specifics?

Cardboard or metal box is acceptable with all UN certified designations for 1.4S. Individual 20rd boxes

(inside cardboard case) should be labled with lot #, product name, and contract number

Pressure sensing methodology of the USSS, specifically conformal vs. case mouth.

Barrel specification, transducer brand and model, charge amplifier filter KHZ?

The USSS utilizes a Standard conformal SAAMI test barrel 24" 1-10 twist, manufactured by HS Precision.

Testing is performed using a PCB Model 117B22 transducer coupled with the PCB model 443B102 duel mode amplifier running at 100k KHZ. All brass is quilified for offset utilizing the same transducer and ampifier along with a PCB model 090B48 transducer calibration fixture coupled with the PCB model 905C high pressur calibation unit.

Are the rates subject to annual adjustment or can i provide separate unit rates for each of the 5 years?

Separate rates are acceptable

12 Is this solicitation FAET EXEMPTION? No, please include FAET in your price.

13 What is the preferred way you want the lot 5,000 rounds package? See Answer #9

In what amount of time do you expect between each delivery in the 1 year? to equal the 60,000 rounds.

90 days from delivery order date

15 What is the preferred shipping and handling?

Freight over the road transportation, old dominion, YRC etc. Palletized and banded

Can the 400 rounds per case be in a box or how it the case preferred that the rounds are put in?

See Answer #9

What labels are required or needed in the packaging?

Contract No., Lot number, product designation, and all UN decals

Can we send more rounds the first year after the 40,000 are delivered?

Only if an additional delivery order is placed against the IDIQ.

Where are the remaining rounds sent after the test rounds are delivered and awarded contract?

Any remaining unfired rounds can be returned to offerors at the offeror's expense.

What are the correct billing procedure to bill or invoice?

Invoicing instructions will be provided on each individual delivery order.

Do they accept IPP (invoice processing platform) what is preferred?

The USSS at this time does not accept invoices through IPP but is working toward this process.

Invoices are sent electronically to the USSS via email.

Do we invoice each shipment? Or is there a scheduled pay period that we invoice on?

Invoice with each shipment. Invoices will be paid within 30 days of accepted delivery.

23 Is the “Winchester” brand a requirement for this offer or may it be another brand ammunition?

".300 Winchester Magnum" is a SAAMI designation for a cartridge. Winchester ammunition is not a requirment.

Is the ammunition requested from the Manufacturer as New or may it be Reload?

NEW

25 How will pricing increase for years 2- 5 be adjusted in the pricing schedule? Offerors discretion for pricing increases