Attachment_3_-_Evaluation_Factors.pdf

EVALUATION FACTORS

Attachment 3 to Solicitation M67854-18-R-5210

1.0 EVALUATION OVERVIEW

The Government will evaluate offerors’ proposals (written and sample ammunition) to determine the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable offer for each ammunition type. The Government will award one or more Firm Fixed Price contracts to the responsible offeror(s) whose proposal is determined to be the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable offer for the awarded ammunition type.

2.0 EVALUATION METHODOLOGY

For each ammunition type, the lowest price offer will be determined through the methodology in

2.1 below.

For each of the ammunition type, the lowest price offeror’s written proposal will be evaluated to determine compliance with the Production Capability Evaluation Criteria in 2.2 below.

A rating of Unacceptable for the Production Capability criteria will result in an overall rating of

Unacceptable for that ammunition type and the next low price proposal for that ammunition type will be evaluated for Production Capability; if determined acceptable, that offeror’s sample ammunition will be evaluated to determine acceptability with respect to the Ammunition

Evaluation Factors in 2.4 below.

For those offerors proposing for the .223 80 grain ammunition, written proposals shall also be evaluated with respect to the .223 80 grain Ammunition Characteristics Description in 2.3 below and must document compliance therein prior to evaluation of sample ammunition. A rating of

Unacceptable for any of these .223 Ammunition Characteristics will result in an overall rating of

Unacceptable for the .223 ammunition, and the next lowest price proposal for the .223 will be evaluated for conformance with section 2.3; if determined acceptable, that offeror’s sample ammunition will be evaluated to determine acceptability with respect to the Ammunition

Evaluation Factors in 2.4 below.

2.1 PRICE

As determined by the offeror’s submission of Attachment 2 in their written proposal, the

Government will evaluate the price of each ammunition pricing provided for (CLINs 0001-

0005). Each proposed subCLIN (ordering year) unit price will be multiplied by the subCLIN estimated quantity to determine the total subCLIN proposed price. For each CLIN, the total subCLIN proposed prices will be added to determine the total CLIN price. This evaluation will determine the lowest price proposal for each ammunition type.

2.2 PRODUCTION CAPABILITY

RFP # M67854-18-R-5210

Multi-Caliber Match Ammunition

Attachment 3, Evaluation Factors

The Government will conduct the evaluation on a pass/fail basis to determine acceptability with respect to production capability. For each ammunition type, Production Capability shall be as follows:

2.2.1 9MM 115GR FMJ

Capacity to manufacture and deliver no less than 150,000 rounds of ammunition within 45 days of delivery order issuance. Capacity to produce lot sizes of between 25,000 and 70,000 rounds.

2.2.2 9MM 147GR JHP

Capacity to manufacture and deliver no less than 100,000 rounds of ammunition within 60 days of delivery order issuance. Capacity to produce lot sizes of between 15,000 and 40,000

2.2.3 12 GAUGE 7/8OZ LEAD SLUG

Capacity to manufacture and deliver no less than 20,000 rounds of ammunition within 60 days of delivery order issuance. Capacity to produce lot sizes of between 5,000 and 20,000 rounds.

2.2.4 .45 ACP

Capacity to manufacture and deliver no less than 75,000 rounds of ammunition within 60 days of the delivery order issuance. Capacity to produce lot sizes of between 25,000 and 75,000

2.2.5 .223 80GR

Capacity to manufacture and deliver no less than 50,000 rounds of ammunition within 60 days of the delivery order issuance. Capacity to produce lot sizes of between 5,000 and 50,000

2.3 .223 80 GRAIN AMMUNITION CHARACTERISTICS DESCRIPTION

The Government will conduct the evaluation on a pass/fail basis to determine acceptability for proposals including the .223 80 grain ammunition. Offerors shall include documentation sufficient to demonstrate compliance with the following factors:

1. Plastic or resin tipped bullets shall not melt when fired.

2. Cartridge cases shall be match quality unfired brass with factory annealing.

3. The bullet shall have a sufficiently high Ballistic Coefficient (BC) to maintain a velocity of at least 1,700 Feet Per Second (FPS) at a distance of 600 yards from the muzzle at the reported muzzle velocity. Offeror shall report doppler radar tested G1 and G7 BCs of the bullet.

2.4 AMMUNITION EVALUATION CRITERIA (SAMPLE AMMUNITION TESTING)

The Government will conduct the evaluation on a pass/fail basis. For each ammunition type tested, a rating of Unacceptable for any Technical Acceptability Evaluation factor or element thereof will result in an overall rating of Unacceptable for that ammunition type, and the next low price proposal for that ammunition type will commence the evaluation process described in

2.0 above.

2.4.1 9MM 115 GRAIN FULL METAL JACK (FMJ)

2.4.1.1 Components

Through observation and examination of supplied sample ammunition, the Government will verify the following:

A. Bullet

Bullet shall be 9mm 115-grain Full Metal Jacket (FMJ).

B. Cartridge Case

Each lot of ammunition shall use only one lot of new, unfired brass.

C. Propellant

Propellant charging shall be by weight, not by volume.

D. Primer

Each lot of ammunition shall use only one lot of primers.

2.4.1.2 Dimensional Tolerances

Through observation and measurement of complete and disassembled ammunition (20 rounds of the offeror’s sample ammunition), the Government will verify that the proposed ammunition meets the dimensional tolerances as follows:

1. Bullets shall conform to SAAMI diameter of .3555-.0030 inches.

2. Bullet weight of 115 grains shall not exceed more than ± .2 grains variation in bullet weight. The nominal weight shall be 115 grains, and there shall be no more than ± .2 grains bullet weight tolerance for all 20 examined bullets.

B. Cartridge Case

1. Cartridge Case length, measured from the bottom of the case to the case mouth shall be .754-.010”, ± .001”. Case wall thickness shall not vary more than .002 inches.

2. Shall be within the SAAMI range of 1.000” to 1.169”, ± .001” when measured from the tip of the bullet to the base of the cartridge.

2.4.1.3 Measured Chamber Pressure and Muzzle Velocity

A. Chamber Pressure

The Government will measure chamber pressure of 40 rounds utilizing a 5 inch test barrel fixture fitted with a piezoelectric transducer. Chamber pressure of tested ammunition shall not exceed SAAMI 9mm FMJ chamber pressure specifications when conditioned to 70°F ± 2°F for at least four hours. (Chamber pressure testing will be conducted in conjunction with muzzle velocity testing).

B. Muzzle Velocity

The Government will measure muzzle velocity utilizing a 5-inch test barrel fixture with a test sample consisting of 40 cartridges fired at ambient conditions (70°F ±

2°F). Muzzle velocity test equipment shall consist of 3 chronographs, with 60 ± 0.1 inches between each chronograph, set at a distance of 60 ± 0.1 inches from the muzzle of a test barrel fixture to the first chronograph. Muzzle velocity of 40 cartridges shall be averaged. Average muzzle velocity, when conditioned to 70 °F ±

2°F for at least four hours, shall be 1150 ± 30 FPS. Standard deviation shall not exceed 20 FPS.

2.4.1.4 Accuracy

A. Testing Procedure

Ten groups of five rounds each will be fired from two five inch MANN barreled receivers (five groups of five rounds each per test weapon). Groups will be fired at targets placed 50 ± .05 yards from the firing line. Accuracy will be determined through computation of each group’s extreme spread, and an average extreme spread for all groups. The ten extreme spreads will be averaged to yield an average extreme spread sample ammunition meeting minimal accuracy standards in one receiver but failing to meet the minimal accuracy standards in the other, will be subjected to a third accuracy test using a third receiver (five groups of five rounds each). The accuracy results of the third test will replace the results of the failed test and will be used for evaluation purposes.

B. Accuracy Standard

1. No single evaluated group shall have an extreme spread exceeding 2.5 inches.

2. Average extreme spread of all groups shall not exceed 2 inches.

2.4.1.5 Functionality

The Government will fire 200 rounds each through two cleaned and lubricated 9mm

Government Model match pistols. Rate of fire will be approximately 35 rounds per minute. Any stoppages or malfunctions will be recorded and a determination made regarding whether the stoppage or malfunction is due to the ammunition, operator, or the weapon.

B. Functionality Standard

No stoppages or malfunctions attributable to ammunition.

2.4.2 9MM 147 GRAIN JACKETED HOLLOW POINT (JHP)

2.4.2.1 Components

Bullet shall be a 9mm 147-grain Jacketed Hollow Point (JHP).

B. Cartridge Case

Each lot of ammunition shall use only one lot of new, unfired brass.

C. Propellant

Propellant charging shall be by weight, not by volume.

2.4.2.2 Dimensional Tolerances

1. Bullets shall conform to SAAMI diameter of .3555-.0030 inches.

2. Bullet weight of 147 grains shall not exceed more than ± .2 grains variation in bullet weight. The nominal bullet weight shall be 147 grains, and there shall be no more than ± .2 grains bullet weight tolerance for all 20 examined bullets.

B. Cartridge Case

1. Cartridge Case length, measured from the bottom of the case to the case mouth shall be .754-.010”, ± .001”. Case wall thickness shall not vary more than .002 inches.

2. Shall be within the SAAMI range of 1.000” to 1.169”, ± .001” when measured

2.4.2.3 Measured Chamber Pressure and Muzzle Velocity

The Government will measure chamber pressure of 40 rounds utilizing a 5 inch test barrel fixture fitted with a piezoelectric transducer. Chamber pressure of tested ammunition shall not exceed SAAMI 9mm JHP chamber pressure specifications when conditioned to 70°F ± 2°F for at least four hours. (Chamber pressure testing

The Government will measure muzzle velocity utilizing a 5-inch test barrel fixture with a test sample consisting of 30 cartridges fired at ambient conditions (70°F ±

2°F). Muzzle velocity test equipment shall consist of 3 chronographs, with 60 ± 0.1 inches between each chronograph, set at a distance of 60 ± 0.1 inches from the muzzle of a test barrel fixture to the first chronograph. Muzzle velocity of 30 test cartridges shall be averaged. Average muzzle velocity, when conditioned to 70°F ±

2°F for at least four hours, shall be 920 ± 30 FPS. Standard deviation shall not

2.4.2.4 Accuracy

Ten groups of five rounds each will be fired from two five inch MANN barreled receivers (five groups of five rounds each per test weapon). Groups will be fired at targets placed 50 ± .05 yards from the firing line. Accuracy will be determined through computation of each group’s extreme spread, and an average extreme spread for all groups. The ten extreme spreads will be averaged to yield an average extreme spread. Sample ammunition meeting minimal accuracy standards in one receiver but failing to meet the minimal accuracy standards in the other, will be subjected to a third accuracy test using a third receiver (five groups of five rounds each). The accuracy results of the third test will replace the results of the failed test and will be used for evaluation purposes.

B. Accuracy Standard

2.4.2.5 Functionality

The Government will fire 200 rounds each through two cleaned and lubricated 9mm

Government Model match pistols. Rate of fire will be approximately 35 rounds per minute (± 5 rounds per minute). Any stoppages or malfunctions will be recorded and a determination made regarding whether the stoppage or malfunction is due to the ammunition, operator, or the weapon.

B. Functionality Standard

2.4.3 12 GAUGE 7/8 OZ LEAD SLUG

2.4.3.1 Components

A. Shell

Shell shall be a 12 Gauge 7/8 oz. Lead Slug

B. Cartridge Case

Each lot of ammunition shall use only one lot of new, unfired brass.

C. Propellant

Propellant charging shall be by weight, not by volume.

2.4.3.2 Dimensional Tolerances

A. Shell

1. Shell diameters shall conform to SAAMI standards of .735 inches.

2. Slug weight of 7/8 oz. with no more than ± .2 oz. variation in slug weight. The weight shall be 7/8 oz., and there shall be no more than ± .2 oz. in slug weight tolerance for all 20 examined shells.

B. Cartridge Case

1. Cartridge Case length, measured from the bottom of the case to the rolled case mouth shall be 2.450”, ± .001”.

2. Shall be within the SAAMI range of 2.760-.100” to 2.260”, ± .001” when measured from the tip of the uncrimped cartridge to the base of the cartridge.

2.4.3.3 Measured Chamber Pressure and Muzzle Velocity

The Government will measure chamber pressure of 40 rounds utilizing a 20-inch barreled smoothbore shotgun fitted with a piezoelectric transducer. Chamber pressure testing will be conducted in conjunction with muzzle velocity testing.

Chamber pressure of tested ammunition shall not exceed SAAMI 12-gauge chamber pressure specifications when conditioned to 70°F ± 2°F for at least four hours.

(Chamber pressure testing will be conducted in conjunction with muzzle velocity testing).

The Government will measure muzzle velocity utilizing a 20” barreled smoothbore shotgun with a test sample consisting of 40 cartridges fired at ambient conditions

(70°F ± 2°F). Muzzle velocity test equipment shall consist of 3 chronographs, with

60 ± 0.1 inches between each chronograph, set at a distance of 60 ± 0.1 inches from the muzzle of a test barrel fixture to the first chronograph. Muzzle velocity of 40 cartridges shall be averaged. Average muzzle velocity, when conditioned to 70°F ±

2°F for at least four hours, shall be 1250 ± 50 FPS. Standard deviation shall not exceed 50 FPS.

2.4.3.4 Accuracy

Ten groups of five rounds each will be fired from 20-inch barreled smoothbore shotguns (five groups of five rounds each per test weapon). Groups will be fired at targets placed 50 ± .05 yards from the firing line. Accuracy will be determined through computation of each group’s extreme spread, and an average extreme spread for all groups. The ten extreme spreads will be averaged to yield an average extreme spread. Sample ammunition meeting minimal accuracy standards in one shotgun but failing to meet the minimal accuracy standards in the other, will be subjected to a third accuracy test using a third shotgun (five groups of five rounds each). The accuracy results of the third test will replace the results of the failed test and will be used for evaluation purposes.

B. Accuracy Standard

1. No single evaluated group shall have an extreme spread exceeding 3.5 inches.

2. Average extreme spread of all groups shall not exceed 3 inches.

2.4.3.5 Functionality

The Government will fire 200 rounds each through two cleaned and lubricated

Government Model shotguns. Rate of fire will be approximately 20 rounds per minute (± 5 rounds per minute). Any stoppages or malfunctions will be recorded and a determination made regarding whether the stoppage or malfunction is due to the ammunition, operator, or the weapon.

B. Functionality Standard:

2.4.4 .45 AUTOMATIC COLT PISTOL (ACP) 185 GRAIN JACKETED HOLLOW

POINT (JHP)

2.4.4.1 Components

Bullets shall be a 45 ACP 185-grain Jacketed Hollow Point (JHP) manufactured in one production lot.

B. Cartridge Case

Each lot of ammunition shall use only one lot of new, unfired brass.

C. Propellant

Propellant charging shall be by weight, not by volume.

2.4.4.2 Dimensional Tolerances

1. Bullets shall conform to SAAMI diameter of .4520-.0030 inches.

2. Bullet weight of 185 grains shall not exceed more than ± .2 grains variation in bullet weight. The nominal weight shall be 185 grains, and there shall be no more than ± .2 grains bullet weight tolerance for all 20 examined bullets.

B. Cartridge Case:

1. Cartridge Case length, measured from the bottom of the case to the case mouth shall be .895” ± .002”. Case wall thickness shall not vary more than .002 inches.

2. Shall be within the SAAMI range of 1.190” to 1.220”, ± .001” when measured

2.4.4.3 Measured Chamber Pressure and Muzzle Velocity

The Government will measure chamber pressure of 40 rounds utilizing a 5-inch test barrel fixture fitted with a piezoelectric transducer. Chamber pressure of tested ammunition shall not exceed SAAMI 45 ACP chamber pressure specifications when conditioned to 70°F ± 2°F degrees for at least four hours. (Chamber pressure testing

The Government will measure muzzle velocity utilizing a 5 inch test barrel fixture with a test sample consisting of 40 cartridges fired at ambient conditions (70°F ±

2°F). Muzzle velocity test equipment shall consist of 3 chronographs, with 60 ± 0.1 inches between each chronograph, set at a distance of 60 ± 0.1 inches from the muzzle of a test barrel fixture to the first chronograph. Muzzle velocity of 40 cartridges shall be averaged. Average muzzle velocity, when conditioned to 70°F ±

2°F for at least four hours, shall be 800 ± 30 FPS. Standard deviation shall not

2.4.4.4 Accuracy

Ten groups of five rounds each will be fired from five inch MANN barreled receivers (five groups of five rounds each per test weapon). Groups will be fired at targets placed 50 ± .05 yards from the firing line. Accuracy will be determined through computation of each group’s extreme spread, and an average extreme spread for all groups. The ten extreme spreads will be averaged to yield an average extreme spread. Sample ammunition meeting minimal accuracy standards in one receiver but failing to meet the minimal accuracy standards in the other, will be subjected to a third accuracy test using a third receiver (five groups of five rounds each). The accuracy results of the third test will replace the results of the failed test and will be used for evaluation purposes.

B. Accuracy Standard:

2.4.4.5 Functionality

A. Testing Procedure:

The Government will fire 200 rounds each through two cleaned and lubricated 1911

Government Model match pistols. Rate of fire will be approximately 35 rounds per minute (± 5 rounds per minute). Any stoppages or malfunctions will be recorded and a determination made regarding whether the stoppage or malfunction is due to the ammunition, operator, or the weapon.

2.4.5 .223 80 GRAIN

2.4.5.1 Components

Bullets shall be a .223 80 grain manufactured in one production lot.

B. Cartridge Case

Each lot of ammunition shall use only one lot of new, unfired brass.

C. Propellant

Propellant charging shall be by weight, not by volume.

2.4.5.2 Dimensional Tolerances

A. Bullet:

1. Bullets shall conform to SAAMI diameter of .2245-.0030 inches.

2. Bullet weight shall be between 80 ± 5 grains. There shall be no more than ± 0.2 grains bullet weight tolerance for all examined bullets.

3. Bullets shall have a Secant or Hybrid Ogive in design.

4. G7 Form factor of the bullet shall be 1.000 or below.

B. Cartridge Case:

1. Cartridge Case length, measured from the bottom of the case to the case mouth shall be 1.760 ± .030 inches. Case wall thickness shall not vary more than .002 inches for all examined cases.

C. Cartridge:

1. The length from the base of the cartridge case to the ogive of the bullet shall be

1.901 ± .002 inches for all examined cartridges. This cartridge can be single loaded with no requirement for magazine feeding.

2.4.5.3 Measured Chamber Pressure and Muzzle Velocity

The Government will measure chamber pressure of 20 rounds fired in two, 10 round strings utilizing a 20 inch test pressure and velocity barrel (.223 Wylde chamber, 1:7.7 inch twist, 5R rifling) fixture fitted with a conformal piezoelectric transducer and conditioned to 70°F ± 2°F for at least two hours. Average chamber pressure of tested ammunition shall not exceed 65,000 PSI. Muzzle velocity data from this test barrel will be taken for informational purposes only.

The Government will measure muzzle velocity from two Government Model match rifles with 20 inch match barrels (1:7.7 inch twist, .223 Wylde chamber, 5R rifling) from a machine rest with a test sample consisting of 10 cartridges fired in one, 10 round string at ambient conditions (70°F ± 2°F). Muzzle velocity test equipment shall consist of two (2) chronographs, placed 60 ± 0.1 inches and 180 ± 0.1 inches from the muzzle of a test barrel fixture, respectively. Muzzle velocity of 10 test cartridges shall be averaged. Average muzzle velocity, when conditioned to 70°F ±

2°F for at least two hours, shall be between 2850-2950 FPS. Standard velocity deviation shall not exceed 12 FPS.

2.4.5.4 Accuracy

Twenty groups of five rounds each will be fired from two Government Model match rifles (ten groups of five rounds per test weapon) with 20 inch match barrels (.223

Wylde chamber, 1:7.7 inch twist, 5R rifling) from a machine rest. Groups will be fired at targets placed 294 ± .5 meters from the firing line. Accuracy will be determined through computation of each group’s extreme spread, and an average extreme spread for all groups. Each group’s extreme spread will be computed from center to center of the widest shots in the group. The ten extreme spreads will be averaged to yield an average extreme spread. Sample ammunition meeting minimal accuracy standards in one weapon but failing to meet the minimal accuracy standards in the other, will be subjected to a third accuracy test using a third weapon (five groups of ten rounds each). The accuracy results of the third test will replace the results of the failed test and will be used for evaluation purposes.

B. Accuracy Standard:

1. No single evaluated group shall have an extreme spread exceeding 3.70 inches when tested at the designated range.

2. Average extreme spread of all groups shall not exceed 3.35 inches when tested at the designated range.

2.4.5.6 Temperature Stability

Two groups of five rounds each will be fired from two Government Model match rifles (two groups of five rounds each per test weapon) with 20 inch match barrels

(1:7.7 inch twist, .223 Wylde chamber) from a machine rest. The first group will be conditioned to ambient temperature (65-75°F); the second group will be conditioned to high temperature (120°F) for at least two hours. Groups will be fired at targets placed 294 ± .5 meters from the firing line.

B. Temperature Stability Standard:

The vertical angular center to center impact shift between 5-shot strings conditioned at ambient and high temperature shall not be greater than 0.75 MOA (2.52 inches).

Testing will be conducted using two separate weapons for a total 20 cartridges.

2.4.5.7 Functionality

A. Testing Procedure:

Functionality testing will be conducted in conjunction with accuracy testing. Any stoppages or malfunctions will be recorded and a determination made regarding whether the stoppage or malfunction is due to the ammunition, operator, or the weapon.

1. The ammunition shall not require any special steps or additional force to load into the chamber.

2. The inability of a cartridge to hold the bolt open after firing shall constitute a failure.

3. No stoppages or malfunctions attributable to ammunition.

4. Blown or dropped primers, primer leakers, or other signs of high pressure will be grounds for failure of the cartridge