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AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

1. CONTRACT ID CODE

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PROJECT NO. (If Applicable)4. REQUISITION / PURCHASE REQ . NO.3. EFFECTIVE DATE2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO.

06/15 /201502 CODE7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 6)CODE6. ISSUED BY

Ms. Jennifer R. Unger, Contracting Officer U.S. Department of Justice 170 Marcel Drive, Winchester, V A 22602 Federal Bureau of Investigation EMAIL: lennifer.Un!!er@ic.tbi .gov Finance Division PH: (540) 868-4811 1FX: (540) 868-4700 Operational Support Contracts Unit

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO 8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., street, county, State and ZIP Code)

RFP-OSCU-DSU 1502

9B. DATED (See Item 11)

5/14/2015

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10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

10B. DATED (See Item 13)CODE I FACILITY CODE

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

[ X ] The above number solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers [ ] is extended, [ X ] is not extended

Offers must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended, by one of the following methods.

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15. and returning _1_copy of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted; or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER . Ifby virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OR CONTRACTS/ORDERS,

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO (Specify Aulhority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE CONTRACT

ORDER NO . IN ITEM 10A

B . THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACTIORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation data, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(b) .

C THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF

x D . OTHER (Specify type ot modification and authority)

FAR 15.206 (b) AMENDING THE SOLICITATION

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor [ ] is not [X] is reqUired to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION(Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible).

ADD: Questions and Answers, posted 6/15/2015, under Section LAttachments.

* * * NO FURTHER CHANGES * * *

Except as provided herein, all items and conditions of the document referenced in item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print) 16A. LE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR 15C. DATE 16B.

SIGNED

(Signature of person authorized to sign) BY

(Type or print)

16C. DATE

SIGNED

NSN 7540-01-152-8070 STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 10-83)

PREVIOUS EDITION UNUSABLE Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243 mailto:lennifer.Un!!er@ic.tbi.gov

RFP-OSCU-DSU1502

QUESTIONS & ANSWERS (Round 2)

Posted June 15, 2015

The following questions and answers are providedfor informational purposes only. Nothing contained in the below questions and answers constitutes a change to the terms and conditions of the solicitation. Any change to a term or condition will be issued through an amendment to the solicitation. Upon review ofthe answers provided below, ifadditional clarification is needed, please forward questions to the attention ofjennifer Unger, Contracting Officer, at lennifer.Unger@ic.jbi.gov by COB, june 19, 2015.

1. Section C para . C.2.2

Deliveries FOB destination are required "90 days after receipt of order" .

As the anticipated award date for this tender is Dec. 01, 2015, how long after award do you expect purchase orders to be issued?

It is anticipated first delivery order will be issued at time of award.

2. Section C para . 5.1

Please advise which weapon is meant by: "FBI Carbine"

C.S.l defines/outlines what an FBI Carbine is.

3. Section C para. 4.7

(a) Can you please define: " ... and not leave substantial fouling or powder residue in the firearm". What quantity would be considered "substantial"?

This is a comparative evaluation against other manufacturers. Following the firing of a series of shots in a clean barrel, a single bore patch will be pushed through the test barrel and assessed for fouling.

(b) Can you quantify "a minimal amount of muzzle flash that is less than ...."

Minimal is quantified as the same as the current FBI service loading. High speed video will be used to determine the height/length and duration of the muzzle flash as compared to current FBI service ammunition.

(c) Can we purchase some samples of the current FBI service round for purpose of comparison?

Current service round is identified at bottom of page 10 and can be purchased directly from manufacturer / POC: michael.pattillo@vistaoutdoors.com.

mailto:michael.pattillo@vistaoutdoors.com mailto:lennifer.Unger@ic.jbi.gov

4. Section ( para . 5.5

For Items "e" & "f" - "Inconsistent bullet seating depth" & "Inconsistent powder charge", (an you please advise what would be considered "inconsistent" for each of these terms?

Any deviation in overall length of the cartridge (due in part to bullet seating depth) which would prevent the round from being loaded in a standard S.S6mm mil-spec magazine. Any deviation in powder charge with would prevent the carbine from cycling (lack of powder) or which would create a high pressure event (excessive powder).

5. Section ( para. 5.2

How does one calculate the " ... failure per 10,000 round sample of service ammunition .. . "

What is the size of the total population from which this 10K sample will be drawn?

This is calculated on the total number of rounds per lot delivered and total number offailures.

6. Section ( para. 5.3 How does one calculate the " ... failure per 5,000 round sample of training & reduced lead training ammunition ... " What is the size of the total population from which this 5K sample will be drawn?

This is calculated on the total number of rounds per lot delivered and total number of failures.

7. Section ( para. 5.5

What is the definition of Item "a" "deformed case"?

For example any round found with case mouth damage due to bullet seating or case wall defects as a result of the manufacturing process (dented, etc.).

8. Section ( para 4.2 "Service"

(a) What is the distance from the weapon muzzle to the ballistic gelatin?

Refer to section M.3.6, Phase II

(b) Which weapons will be used for firing into the ballistic gelatin?

Refer to section M.3.6, Phase 1/

9. Section ( para. 4.3 "Projectile Accuracy"

How many rounds will be fired in each of the 5 "shot groups"? 5

10. (an "synthetic gelatin " be used for testing? No

11. Is an Israeli manufacturer allowed to provide a proposal for this solicitation?

Manufacturers that meet all terms and conditions of the solicitation are permitted to submit an offer.

12. Will US / NTIB manufacturers be preferred for the awarding of this solicitation?

There are no preferences.

13. Will manufacturers that meet certain criteria be preferred for the awarding of this solicitation? If yes, which criteria?

There are no preferences.

14. Will it be possible to extend the deadline allowed for submitting technical inquiries?

Questions regarding the solicitation are accepted up to the established deadline for submission ofoffers.