RFP SPRRA2-24-R-0017_B-Kit_Commercial 23 Apr.pdf

DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY

AVIATION

5202 MARTIN ROAD

REDSTONE ARSENAL, ALABAMA 35898

IN REPLY REFER: DLA AHC

April 23, 2024

General Dynamics – Ordnance and Tactical Systems (GD-OTS)

CAGE 05606

Williston, VT 05495

RE: Letter Request for Proposal (RFP) SPRRA2-24-R-0017

Mr. Alexander Mumford, The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) intends to create a new long-term contract (LTC), “GD- OTS Enterprise Contract.” This LTC will be an 8-year Indefinite Delivery Requirements (IDR), firm-fixed price (FFP) contract with pricing to be updated every two (2) years. It will include an overarching contract (SPRRA2-24-D-0009) establishing the terms and conditions. This LTC is for the Bradley Fighting Vehicle (BFV) in support of the Program Executive Office (PEO) Ground Combat Systems, Mounted Armored Vehicle (MAV).

As a result of this RFP, SPRRA2-24-R-0017, DLA Huntsville wishes to create a contract that will provide long-term coverage on the production of the B-Kit, Part Number 10093802.

The best estimated quantity (BEQ) for FY24 is 122. This requirement involves GD-OTS to acquire parts, arrange for agile manufacturing processes or carry a level of inventory necessary to delivery parts, perform remanufacturing/repairs or provide the appropriate outcome within the specified timeframes established during negotiations. GD-OTS is encouraged to submit Value Engineering Change Proposals (VECP) in accordance with FAR 52.248-1, Value Engineering, for initiatives and innovations that enhance performance, improve reliability, and generate cost savings throughout the eight (8) year term of the contract.

The proposed CLIN Structure is listed below:

CLIN DESCRIPTION YEAR 1 BEQ YEAR 2 BEQ

0001 Production of B-Kit, P/N 13074593 122 Price Pending 0002 Contractor First Article Test

(FAT)

1 N/A

0003 CSDR See Attachments See Attachments

DLA Contracting Team Identification:

Mallory Medley, DLA AVN- Huntsville, Contracting Officer/Division Chief Email: mallory.medley@dla.mil Phone: (256) 616-6502

Anna Phillips, DLA AVN- Huntsville, Contract Specialist Email: anna.phillips@dla.mil Phone: (256) 214-9734

Justin Taylor, DLA AVN-Huntsville, Contract Specialist Email: justin.2.taylor@dla.mil Phone: (256) 559-8583

A. Instructions:

1. The contract (SPRRA2-24-D-0009) will be awarded via FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services, and shall govern the Contractor’s and Government’s rights and obligations.

2. Contract clauses applicable to this contract are an attachment to this RFP.

3. This RFP is not an authorization to start work.

4. Please ensure that you read the entire RFP, prior to submitting your proposal. Your proposal shall be in full compliance with the instructions of this RFP.

5. The Proposal should include range pricing and price break quantities.

6. Your proposal shall remain valid for a minimum of one hundred and eighty (180) days from receipt by the Government.

7. Your response is requested as soon as possible. If you choose to submit an add-on proposal, it shall be submitted before 4:00 p.m. Central Standard Time (CST), May 12, 2024.

mailto:mallory.medley@dla.mil mailto:anna.phillips@dla.mil mailto:justin.2.taylor@dla.mil

B. Proposal Content/Cost/Price Supporting Documentation. At a minimum, your proposal shall include the following:

1. The Government contemplates Firm-Fixed-Pricing for this IDR in accordance with the basic contract, and requests pricing for year one only. Year 2 pricing will be in a price pending state.

2. The offeror shall prepare one summary schedule. Along with the summary schedule, the offeror shall be required to submit other than certified cost and pricing data to include, but not limited to, appropriate data on the prices at which the same item or similar items have previously been sold, adequate for determining the reasonableness of the price.

Submission must include working excel formulas, if applicable. This data may include history of sales to non-governmental and governmental entities, cost data, or any other information the contracting officer requires to determine the price is fair and reasonable. Back-up documentation shall detail the labor categories to be used, labor hours proposed by category, material and equipment cost, and a total cost breakdown. The offeror shall also provide supporting cost/price documentation for all proposed subcontractors, to include the proposed type of subcontract.

a. To comply with this solicitation, the offeror is required to price the following Fiscal Years: Fiscal Year 2024, CLINs 0001, 0002 and 0003.

b. In support of the proposed Indirect Expense Rates, IOTs and its subcontractor(s) shall provide documentation of the most recent Indirect Expense Rates, to include, at least one of the following (A, B, or C):

A. Forward Pricing Rate Agreements (FPRAs) with DCAA or DCMA B. Forward Pricing Rate Recommendations (FPRR) from DCAA or

DCMA

C. Forward Pricing Rate Proposal (FPRP), Approved Provisional

Rates Proposal or other statement of current rates including two

(2) years of Incurred Cost Submissions to DCAA detailing pools and bases (by expense accounts) information which validates the calculations or two (2) years historical actual detailing pools and bases (by expense accounts) information which validates the calculations.

Note: The rates reflected in the FPRA, FPRR, FPRP, Approved Provisional Rates Proposal or other statement of current rates shall directly match the proposed rates as detailed in the proposal. If the rates do not match, the offeror shall provide sufficient detail explaining how the proposed rates are realistic.

c. Identify key business unit personnel related to contracting, technical and pricing questions and known DCMA or DCAA business unit points of contact (POC’s) to expedite the question/review process.

d. In accordance with FAR clause 52.215-22, Limitation on Pass-Through

Charges, if GD-OTS intends to subcontract more than 70 percent of the total cost of work to be performed under the resulting add-on, GD-OTS shall identify in its proposal a description of the value-added provided by GD- OTS as related to the work to be performed by the subcontractor(s) as defined by FAR clause 52.215-22.

e. GD-OTS shall identify and address in its proposal all actual or potential Organizational Conflicts of Interests (OCIs), per FAR 9.5, or state that there are no known potential OCIs. If any actual or potential OCIs are identified, then GD-OTS shall submit a mitigation plan.

f. All communications SHALL be submitted in writing only AND directly to the individual(s)’s email address identified on the first page of this RFP.

GD-OTS shall not contact any other Government personnel other than the person(s) identified above. Contacting any Government personnel other than the individual(s) identified above could result in an organizational conflict of interest (OCI).

g. No assumptions, terms, conditions, caveats, or exceptions submitted within your proposal, in response to this RFP, will be accepted or incorporated into the basic contract. All assumptions shall be addressed and/or resolved through the use of the question-and-answer period.

h. This document contains technical data whose export is restricted by the Arms Export Control Act (Title 22, U.S.C., SEC 2751 ET SEQ.) or Executive Order 12470. Violation of these export laws are subject to severe criminal penalties. JCP Certification is required for Export Controlled Items.

i. Effective August 13, 2020, the offeror, by submission of its quotation, represents it:

1) will not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract or other contractual instrument resulting from this solicitation in accordance with FAR 52.204-24(d)(1);

2) does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services, or use any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services IAW FAR 52.204-24(d)(2); and 3) does not provide covered defense telecommunications equipment or services as part of its offered products or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract, or other contractual instrument IAW DFARS 252.204-7016(c).

Be advised; however, that this requirement has been advertised in SAM.gov website for viewing by the general public. In the event another supplier indicates interest in responding to the requirement as a result of viewing the synopsis, a formal solicitation will be issued to accommodate that supplier.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact Anna Phillips, Anna.Phillips@dla.mil, phone number

(256) 214-9734 or Justin Taylor, Justin.2.Taylor@dla.mil, (256) 559-8583.

Mallory Medley Contracting Officer Chief, Missile Division Mallory.Medley@dla.mil

(256) 616-6502 mailto:Anna.Phillips@dla.mil mailto:Justin.2.Taylor@dla.mil mailto:Mallory.Medley@dla.mil