SAWS RFP W519TC26RA036_DRAFT 3.pdf

Draft Solicitation

W519TC26RA036

Special Ammunition and Weapon Systems (SAWS) June 9, 2026

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

SECTION D – PACKAGING AND MARKING.…………………………….………………..6

SECTION L – INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS………………….…………..………….30

SECTION M – EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD.…………….….………………...52

SECTION I – CONTRACT CLAUSES….………………………….…………………..……59

SECTION J – LIST OF ATTACHMENTS………………………………….………………...65

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 USG in any way. Portions of this Draft RFP are subject to change.

Please note the terms of this 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 W519TC26RA036. This is for the procurement of Special Ammunition and Weapon Systems (SAWS) and non-North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) standard ammunition. This is in support of the Department of War (DoW), other USG Agencies, foreign governments, and international organizations.

SAWS is seeking to procure Non-Standard Ammunition (NSA) and limited Non-Standard Weapons Systems (NSWS) (see attachment 0001) not safety tested or type classified for U.S.

Army use.

The applicable North Atlantic Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 332993.

NAICS Code: 332993 – Ammunition (except Small Arms) Manufacturing

PROCUREMENT CATEGORIES

The ammunition and weapon systems to be procured fall within the following Federal Supply Groups (FSGs) listed below. All items must be compatible with the applicable weapons within their associated General Specification(s) for PdL SAWS (Attachments 0003 – 0007).

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

CONTRACT AND AWARD DETAILS

Contract Type

The USG anticipates awarding up to five (5) Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts. Fixed Price Incentive Fee (FPIF) Contract Line-Item Numbers (CLINs) may be included on a Delivery Order basis.

Delivery Orders will be competitive and will be awarded using either Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) or Best Value Tradeoff approach. The source selection approach will be included as part of the Letter of Contemplation (LOC)/RFP for the applicable Delivery Order.

Price shall be an evaluation factor for every Delivery Order, along with, but not limited to, any combination of the following: Technical, Source of Supplier, Delivery Schedule, and/or Transportation Plan. Detailed evaluation criteria will be provided with the LOC/RFP for each Delivery Order.

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 Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 15.103-3, DoD Source Selection Procedures, and the Army Source Selection Supplement.

Technical Experience Evaluation

Offerors are required to use the HTRO Self-Score Matrix (Attachment 0008) (DRAFT) to self-score their past technical experience. To substantiate their self-scores, Offerors must submit work samples documenting relevant past technical experience as either a Prime Contractor or a Subcontractor.

It is the USG’s expressed authority to reject or accept additional terms and conditions proposed by a potential Offeror.

Guaranteed Minimum and Contract Maximum Quantity

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

During the life of the resulting contract, the USG is entitled to order a 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 – 730 DAA

Ordering Period Three 731 DAA – 1096 DAA

Ordering Period Four 1097 DAA – 1461 DAA

Ordering Period Five 1462 DAA – 1826 DAA

Delivery Details

FOB Point: Will be specified on an order-by-order basis.

Arms, Ammunition, and Explosives (AA&E)

In addition to the information submitted under FAR 52.215-6, the Offeror shall be prepared to provide the following information using Attachment 0018 (Arms, Ammunition, and Explosives (AA&E) Suppliers) for all facilities and Subcontractor facilities (at any tier) that will be performing AA&E work under this Solicitation:

Contractor Name:

Contractor Address:

Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code:

Component:

Work being Performed:

Upon receipt of the completed Attachment 0018 (Arms, Ammunition, and Explosives (AA&E) Suppliers), the USG will request a Pre-Award Safety and Security Survey.

Sourcing and Prohibitions

Key prohibited source lists, regulations, and policies include, but are not limited to:

System for Award Management (SAM.gov) Exclusions: The Offeror must not engage with any entity or individual listed as debarred, suspended, or otherwise ineligible in the SAM.gov database. It is the Offeror’s responsibility to consult this list before entering into any subcontract.

FAR 52.225-13, "Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases," restricts most transactions with Cuba, Iran, and Sudan, as well as most imports from Burma and North Korea.

Section 889 of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) of 2019: The procurement and use of telecommunications and video surveillance equipment from specific Chinese companies, including Huawei, ZTE, Hytera, Hikvision, and Dahua, are strictly prohibited.

Executive Order 13662 dated 20 March 2014: Any restricted parties under this order are prohibited from being involved with the production of items procured under this Solicitation, any resulting contracts and delivery orders, or in the End Use Certificate (EUC) process. The USG will not accept items manufactured or furnished by any restricted parties under Executive Order 13662 dated 20 March 2014.

DoW's Section 1260H "Communist Chinese Military Companies" List: The DoW prohibits contracting for goods, services, or technology from entities on this list.

Russian Federation Sourcing Policy: Due to the current geopolitical climate, it is the policy of the USG to treat the Russian Federation as a prohibited source for DoW contracting. Offerors shall not source materials, products, or services from Russia's financial, energy, and defense sectors due to extensive sanctions. Furthermore, in accordance with (IAW) DoD Class

Deviation 2024-O0006, Offerors are strictly prohibited from utilizing Russian fossil fuels and fossil fuel business operations with Russian entities.

Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (CAATSA) Section 231: The USG shall avoid contracting with sources from the defense or intelligence sectors of the Russian Federation.

Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) Sanctions: Transactions with entities and individuals on the Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) and Blocked Persons List are prohibited. This list includes numerous Russian entities and individuals.

Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act (FASCSA) Orders: Sources or products excluded by a FASCSA order to mitigate supply chain risk are prohibited.

International Traffic in Arms (ITAR): Offeror(s) must comply with ITAR (22 CFR 120-130).

Failure to comply with these prohibitions constitutes a material breach of contract. In such an event, the USG reserves the right to pursue any and all remedies available by law or under the awarded contract, including, but not limited to, termination for cause or default IAW FAR 52.249-8. The Offeror may also be held liable for re-procurement costs and documentation of non-performance, potentially adversely impacting future contract awards.

Sub-tier Supplier Reporting

To ensure supply chain transparency and mitigate potential risks, the Offeror shall report all sub-tier suppliers engaged in the performance of any Contact or Delivery Order awarded by the USG. The Offeror shall ensure all reporting is accurate, complete, and submitted in a timely manner through the appropriate channels

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 180 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 System for Award Management (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.

Prior to award, potential Offerors must pass a Pre-Award Financial Capability Review conducted by the Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) in coordination with the Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA). Only financially responsible Offerors will be eligible for award.

Contact Information

All Industry questions/feedback regarding the Draft RFP #3 is requested back to the USG no later June 15, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST) using the following link:

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

This RFP should not be discussed with any USG representative with the exception of the following Contracting point of contacts (POCs):

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

Bethany N. Carbajal, Contracting Officer, ACC-RI: bethany.n.carbajal.civ@army.mil https://forms.osi.apps.mil/r/FAfrcLVbEq mailto:logan.e.frye.civ@army.mil mailto:bethany.n.carbajal.civ@army.mil

SECTION D – PACKAGING AND MARKING

PACKAGING AND MARKING – AA&E Transportation Security Category I

1. Commercial packaging requirements 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 Weapon Systems, dated 2026 (Attachment 0003); and General Specification for Rocket Propelled & Spin Stabilized Grenade Ammunition, dated 2026 (Attachment 0006) as appropriate, and the information below.

2.0 Supplemental Information

2.1 Wood Packaging Material (WPM)

2.1.1 All 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 (1) on each of two (2) adjacent sides of the unitized load, with the following information in clear, bold, English letters.

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 (Performance-Oriented Packaging

(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 Weapon Systems, dated 2026 (Attachment 0003) General Specification for Rocket Propelled & Spin Stabilized Grenade Ammunition, dated 2026 (Attachment 0006)

b. Detailed Packing Requirements:

(Attachment 0003)

c. Detailed Marking Requirements:

(Attachment 0003)

d. Detailed Unitization Requirements:

(Attachment 0003)

TRANSPORTATION REQUIREMENT CHECKLIST – AA&E CATEGORY I

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

• Number of Items: TBD on order-by-order basis

• Delivery Schedule:

Ordering Period One Award – 365 Days After Award (DAA) Ordering Period Two 366 DAA – 730 DAA Ordering Period Three 731 DAA – 1096 DAA Ordering Period Four 1097 DAA – 1461 DAA Ordering Period Five 1462 DAA – 1826 DAA

2. Destination of delivered items.

• TBD on order-by-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

Ammunition and Weapon Systems, dated 2026 (Attachment 0003).

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 to the stringer or

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 (Performance-Oriented

Packaging (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)

(Attachment 0003).

TRANSPORTATION REQUIREMENT CHECKLIST – AA&E CATEGORY II

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

• Number of Items: TBD on order-by-order basis

• Delivery Schedule:

Ordering Period One Award – 365 Days After Award (DAA) Ordering Period Two 366 DAA – 730 DAA Ordering Period Three 731 DAA – 1096 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 II

PACKAGING AND MARKING - AA&E Transportation Security Category III

Non-Standard Ammunition – AA&E Category III

Ammunition and Weapon Systems, dated 2026 (Attachment 0003); General Specification for Mortar Ammunition, dated 2026 (Attachment 0005); General Specification for Mortar Weapon Systems, dated 2026 (Attachment 0007).

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 to the stringer or

b. United Nations (UN) Dangerous Goods Proper Shipping Name and UN Number preceded by the letters “UN”

c. UN Packaging Symbol with applicable codes (Performance-Oriented Packaging

(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)

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)

(Attachment 0003) General Specification for Mortar Ammunition, dated 2026 (Attachment 0005) General Specification for Mortar Weapon Systems, dated 2026 (Attachment 0007)

(Attachment 0003)

(Attachment 0003)

(Attachment 0003)

TRANSPORTATION REQUIREMENT CHECKLIST – AA&E CATEGORY III

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

• Number of Items: TBD on order-by-order basis

• Delivery Schedule:

Ordering Period One Award – 365 Days After Award (DAA) Ordering Period Two 366 DAA – 730 DAA Ordering Period Three 731 DAA – 1096 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

Non-Standard Ammunition – AA&E Category IV

Ammunition and Weapon Systems, dated 2026 (Attachment 0003); General Specification for Mortar Ammunition, dated 2026 (Attachment 0005); and General Specification for Small Caliber Ammunition, dated 2026 (Attachment 0004) as appropriate, and the information below.

2.1 Wood Packaging Material (WPM):

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 to the stringer or

b. United Nations (UN) Dangerous Goods Proper Shipping Name and UN Number preceded by the letters “UN”

c. UN Packaging Symbol with applicable codes (Performance-Oriented Packaging

(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)

(Attachment 0003)

General Specification for Small Caliber Ammunition, dated 2026 (Attachment 0004)

(Attachment 0003)

(Attachment 0003)

(Attachment 0003)

TRANSPORTATION REQUIREMENT CHECKLIST – AA&E CATEGORY IV

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

• Number of Items: TBD on order-by-order basis

• Delivery Schedule:

Ordering Period One Award – 365 Days After Award (DAA) Ordering Period Two 366 DAA – 730 DAA Ordering Period Three 731 DAA – 1096 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 IV

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

Non-Standard Ammunition – Not AA&E

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 to the stringer or

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 (Performance-Oriented

Packaging (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)

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

• Number of Items: TBD on order-by-order basis

• Delivery Schedule:

Ordering Period One Award – 365 Days After Award (DAA) Ordering Period Two 366 DAA – 730 DAA Ordering Period Three 731 DAA – 1096 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 Not AA&E

PACKAGING AND MARKING – AA&E Transportation Security Uncategorized

Non-Standard Ammunition – Uncategorized AA&E

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 to the stringer or

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 (Performance-Oriented Packaging

(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)

TRANSPORTATION REQUIREMENT CHECKLIST – AA&E Uncategorized

• Number of Items: TBD on order-by-order basis

• Delivery Schedule:

Ordering Period One Award – 365 Days After Award (DAA) Ordering Period Two 366 DAA – 730 DAA Ordering Period Three 731 DAA – 1096 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 Uncategorized

SECTION L – INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

These instructions are a guide for preparing proposals in response to Solicitation W519TC26RA036 and represent a tailored version of FAR 52.215-1. In the event of a conflict, the language herein takes precedence. The basis for award will be determined by utilizing the Highest Technically Rated Offeror (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 USG to establish a pool of qualified Contractors for future competition. Technical acceptability will be determined using the HTRO methodology described herein. The USG intends to award up to five (5) IDIQ contracts, but reserves the right to a single award, to the highest-rated technically capable Offerors who are determined responsible IAW FAR Part 9.

The USG has established a points-based matrix of objective criteria in this Solicitation.

Offerors shall self-score against the objective criteria and provide supporting documentation to validate their self-score. Upon receipt of proposals, the USG will rank all Offerors from the highest to lowest score based on the HTRO Self-Score Matrix (Attachment 0008) (DRAFT).

The USG will validate the Offeror’s self-score by reviewing their supporting documentation in descending order, starting with the highest-ranked Offeror. This process will continue until a maximum of five (5) technically acceptable proposals are confirmed. Scores may be adjusted downward if supporting documentation submissions are not adequately substantiated. In the event a downward adjustment causes an Offeror to drop out of the top five (5), their evaluation will cease, and the USG will evaluate the next highest-ranked Offeror instead. Evaluation will resume only if downward adjustments to other Offerors’ scores return that Offeror back into the top five (5). The USG will not make upward adjustments. In the event five (5) Offerors fail to meet the MTTR, the USG reserves the right to award to the next highest rated Offeror(s) below the MTTR. The USG intends to validate Offerors’ self-scores and award without negotiations;

however, the USG reserves the right to conduct negotiations if it is determined to be in the best interest of the USG. Offerors are cautioned to examine this Solicitation in its entirety to ensure their proposal contains all necessary information with the required documentation provided and is complete in all aspects. The USG is not obligated to make another request for required information, nor does the USG assume the duty to search for data to cure problems it may find in proposals. Offerors must ensure their documentation is clearly referenced in the Cross- Reference Matrix (Attachment 0009) (DRAFT) so that technical evaluators can identify submitted documents for each factor accurately. The Cross-Reference Matrix allows Offerors to cross reference a single document to support multiple claimed scores, precluding the need to submit the same document multiple times.

During the evaluation process, the USG may request clarifications if needed. Clarifications do not constitute negotiations, and an Offeror is not allowed to change their proposal in response to a request for clarification. However, the USG reserves the right to engage in negotiations, if needed, and to engage in negotiations with some, but not necessarily all, Offerors. If negotiations are held, they may consist of oral and/or written questions, may address technical and price issues, and may allow an Offeror to provide additional information and/or change their proposal.

GENERAL PROPOSAL SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Proposals must be signed by an individual authorized to enter into a contract on behalf of the Offeror. Proposals and work samples must be written in English. If a work sample is written in a language other than English, it must be translated by a certified third-party translator, with certification provided. Both the original non-English version and the certified translated copy must be provided.

Proposals must remain valid for 180 calendar days from the due date specified in Block 12 of the 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 RFO 15.107.

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 shall establish a PIEE Proposal Manager account to access documents and submit proposals.

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

The USG will not reimburse Offerors for proposal preparation costs.

Notices and debriefings will be conducted IAW FAR RFO 15.206 and FAR RFO 15.301.

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 quantity limit of required work samples for each Evaluation Category outlined in the HTRO Technical Matrix, Column D. Each document shall be referenced in the Cross-Reference Matrix (Attachment 0009) (DRAFT). If the Offeror submits more than the required quantity, the USG will only review the documents provided up to the quantity limit. For example, if the USG’s quantity limit is up to ten (10) documents for an Evaluation Category and the Offeror submits 11, the USG will only review and accept the first ten (10) listed in the Cross-Reference Matrix (Attachment 0009) (DRAFT).

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Each Offeror is permitted to submit only one (1) proposal in response to this Solicitation. For the purpose of this limitation, an "Offeror" includes all of its affiliated entities.

1. Companies are considered "affiliated" if one controls or has the power to control the other, or if a third party (such as a parent company) controls or has the power to control both.

2. A parent company and its wholly or partially owned subsidiaries are considered a single entity under this rule. Proposals submitted by more than one subsidiary of a common parent company for this Solicitation will be considered multiple submissions from a single Offeror.

3. If it is determined that affiliated entities have submitted more than one (1) proposal, all proposals from the affiliated group will be deemed non-responsive and will be rejected from consideration for award.

Accepted and Prohibited Arrangements

1. Entities may form a formal, legally constituted Joint Venture (JV) to submit a proposal.

The JV will be considered a single Offeror. No entity part (or its affiliates) of a JV may submit independently. The proposal must include legal documentation verifying the formation and status of the JV.

The only teaming arrangement permitted under this Solicitation is a formal, legal JV. All other collaborative agreements are prohibited. Each Offeror, including a JV, may only be associated with a single proposal. Any attempt to bypass this limitation will result in the disqualification of all related proposals.

PROPOSAL FORMAT AND CONTENT

Submissions must be in Adobe PDF or Microsoft (MS) Word, except for the Factor 3 Price Matrix (Attachment 0016) (DRAFT), the HTRO Self-Score Matrix (Attachment 0008) (DRAFT), and the Cross-Reference Matrix (Attachment 0009) (DRAFT) 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 submissions. All proposal text shall be written in English. While Volumes 2a.1, 2a.2, and 3a.1 have no page limit, Offerors shall provide specific evidence to substantiate their self-score (work samples). Work samples shall be submitted as searchable Adobe PDFs. The Offeror shall assign a unique identifier to each work sample (e.g., WS1, WS2). All pages within the work sample shall include the unique identifier, with the specific evidence location(s) clearly marked as identification to facilitate USG validation of the Offeror’s proposed self-score. A single work sample may substantiate multiple category elements in the HTRO Self-Score Matrix (Attachment 0008) (Draft). Such samples only need to be submitted once; the Offeror shall identify and mark the location of each Category element represented within that sample.

Offerors must follow the instructions in the HTRO Self-Score Matrix (Attachment 0008) (DRAFT) 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 USG 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)

1c Cross-Reference Matrix (Attachment 0009) (DRAFT) Matrix Volume 1c_Offeror

Name_CRM MS Excel (.xlsx)

2 Technical Proposal

2a HTRO Self-Score Matrix (Attachment 0008) (DRAFT) Matrix

Volume 2a_Offeror Name_ Self Score Matrix

MS Excel (.xlsx)

2a.1 Factor 1 HTRO GO/NO-GO Gate Supporting Documentation

No Limit Volume 2a.1_Offeror Name_SD Adobe PDF

2a.2 Factor 2 HTRO Technical Matrix Supporting Documentation

No Limit Volume 2a.2_Offeror Name_SD Adobe PDF

3 Price Proposal

3a Factor 3 Price Matrix (Attachment 0016) (DRAFT) Matrix Volume 3a_Offeror

Name_Price Matrix MS Excel (.xlsx)

3a.1 Factor 3 Price Matrix Supporting Documentation No Limit Volume 3a.1_Offeror

Name_SD Adobe PDF

General Submission Requirements for Past Experience

Offerors must provide evidence of relevant past experience to demonstrate their capability to perform the work required by this Solicitation. The Offeror is afforded the opportunity to provide past experience contract references for itself, its affiliates, its formal JV Partner(s), and/or its predecessor companies consistent with the Limitation on Submission by Affiliated Entities section above.

1. Source of Contracts: All contract references provided must have been performed under Federal elements of the USG or other governments listed in Attachment 0024, if applicable, and/or subcontracts.

2. Classified Contracts: Please note that references for work performed on classified contracts cannot be independently verified by the USG and, therefore, will not be evaluated.

Use of Experience from Affiliated and Predecessor Entities

Offerors may submit the corporate experience of affiliated entities or predecessor companies.

Affiliated entities are defined as any businesses, organizations, or individuals with direct or indirect relationships of control. To be considered relevant and acceptable, the proposal shall meet the following criteria:

1. The proposal must substantively justify why the Offeror can claim the experience. This justification must explain how the Offeror will draw upon the experience of the affiliated or predecessor company and must demonstrate that the resources (e.g., workforce, management, facilities, or other key resources) of that entity will be transferred to, provided to, or otherwise relied upon by the Offeror for contract performance. The entity whose experience is being cited must have meaningful involvement in the performance of this contract.

2. For any cited experience from an affiliate company, the proposal must include a formal Commitment Letter from the affiliated entity, signed by an authorized representative, detailing the specific resources it will provide and committing to making them available.

3. The USG reserves the right to determine whether the experience of an affiliated or predecessor company is relevant to the Offeror based on the justification provided.

Joint Venture or Predecessor Experience

When providing references for a JV (in which the Offeror was a partner) or a predecessor company, the Offeror must provide the following details to justify the claimed experience:

1. Provide the name of the contractor (the Offeror or JV partner) who is claiming the experience.

2. Provide legal documentation and a clear description of the relationship between the Offeror and the JV or predecessor company whose experience is being cited.

3. Provide a detailed justification as to why the Offeror can claim the experience, explaining how the resources (e.g., workforce, management, facilities) of the JV or predecessor company have been or will be transferred to the Offeror, ensuring meaningful involvement and capability for contract performance. A predecessor is defined as an entity replaced by a successor, which has acquired its assets and carries on its affairs. A successor is defined as the entity taking over, often through merger or an acquisition.

EVALUATION PROCESS

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Tools

The USG 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 and source selection decisions, will be made exclusively by duly appointed USG personnel. The USG 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 USG 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 Volumes 1a – 1c:

Volume 1a Cover Letter

Volume 1b Contractual Documentation

Volume 1c Cross-Reference Matrix (Attachment 0009) (DRAFT)

Volume 1a Cover Letter

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 valid through 180 calendar days from the proposal due date.

Volume 1b 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.

• Signature by the Offeror on SF 33 constitutes an offer that the USG 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, the 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 1c Cross-Reference Matrix

Offerors shall enter information in the Cross-Reference Matrix (Attachment 0009) (DRAFT) that links their self-scores to the substantiating information included in their proposal to authenticate their self-score. The Cross-Reference Matrix includes a sample response in row 6 illustrating the information required for each column. Offerors shall add rows as necessary to accommodate each work sample. The Offeror shall include a work sample identifier (e.g., WS1-WS6) within Column D. A work sample submitted which substantiates multiple category elements in the HTRO Self-Score Matrix (Attachment 0008) (Draft) is only required to be submitted once. Offerors shall identify each category element represented within the work sample. If a work sample substantiates multiple elements, each element must be identified within the work sample. The Offeror shall identify the type of document provided as a work sample and shall include document title, page(s), paragraph(s), table number(s) (if applicable), and block(s) (if applicable) within Column E as concisely as possible. Each work sample may consist of multiple documents. Multiple references may be included in a single row if:

• Multiple references related to the same work sample are necessary to substantiate the Offeror’s claimed points, or;

• If the Offeror uses the data of an affiliated or predecessor entity as a Prime or Subcontractor work sample, the Offeror shall include a reference to the objective evidence which demonstrates that it is a legal entity of the parent corporation.

Offerors are encouraged to verify the accuracy of each reference.

The Offeror shall assume that the USG has no prior knowledge of their capabilities and experience. Therefore, the Offeror shall include in Column F any clarifying facts necessary to improve the USG’s understanding and further substantiate the Offeror’s claimed points.

The Offeror shall identify in Column G the individual FSC code(s) identified for each work sample.

The Offeror shall identify in Column H the individual country(ies) identified for each work sample.

Volume 2 Technical Proposal

Volume 2 consists of the Technical Proposal comprised of Volume 2a:

Volume 2a HTRO Self-Score Matrix (Attachment 0008) (DRAFT)

Volume 2a.1 Factor 1 HTRO GO/NO-GO Gate Supporting Documentation

Volume 2a.2 Factor 2 HTRO Technical Matrix Supporting Documentation

Volume 2a HTRO Self-Score Matrix

Offerors shall complete the HTRO Self-Score Matrix (Attachment 0008) (DRAFT), which is comprised of two (2) factors:

Factor 1 HTRO GO/NO-GO Gate

Factor 2 HTRO Technical Matrix

To facilitate the Offeror’s completion of Volume 2a HTRO Self-Score Matrix, the following applicable definitions are provided.

Arms, Ammunition and Explosives (AA&E) – The items within the scope of DoD 5100.76-M, Physical Security of Sensitive Conventional Arms, Ammunition, and Explosives and limited to production and supply contracts of AA&E.

Components – A part of a complete item containing energetics (propellants, explosives, pyrotechnics) which only includes propelling charges, fuzes, primers, projectiles, and warheads.

Contract Value – The cumulative total of all funds obligated to either the Prime Contractor or Subcontractor on the specified contract.

Prospective – Requires demonstration of the capability to obtain requested documents for potential future requirements.

Work Samples – The supporting documentation submitted by the Offeror to substantiate the Offerors’ self-score.

Factor 1 HTRO GO/NO-GO Gate

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

Offerors shall navigate to the "GO_NO-GO Gate" tab in the HTRO Self-Score Matrix (Attachment 0008) (DRAFT) MS Excel file.

Enter Offeror Name in cell B4.

For each question in Rows 6 through 11, select either "Yes" or "No" from the corresponding dropdown menu in Column C.

An answer of "No" to any question within Factor 1 shall render the Offeror ineligible for award. The USG will not review the Offeror’s proposal any further.

Factor 2 HTRO Technical Matrix

Factor 2 proposals will only be evaluated for those Offerors who successfully PASS all criteria in the Factor 1 HTRO GO/NO-GO Gate. For Factor 2, Offerors shall complete the HTRO Technical Matrix provided.

Navigate to the "Technical Matrix" tab in the HTRO Self-Score Matrix (Attachment 0008) (DRAFT) MS Excel file.

Enter Offeror Name in cell C3.

For each Category in the HTRO Technical Matrix listed in Column C, the Offeror shall enter a numeric value in the "Offeror's Response" (Column E) based on the number of work samples provided as supporting documents to substantiate their score. The "Offeror's Raw Score" (Column H) and the "Offeror’s Self-Score Total" (cell H52) 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 Category.

To be considered technically acceptable, an Offeror’s Self-Score Total must meet or exceed the MTTR. The “Offeror’s Self-Score Total” (cell H52) 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 HTRO Self-Score Matrix (Attachment 0008) (DRAFT) MS Excel file. Any unauthorized modification may result in the proposal being rendered non-compliant and rejected.

Instructions and Examples on How to Self-Score

Category 1. Demonstrate your ability to source and deliver munitions and/or components with energetics

Category 1.a.1 (cell C7) “Provide delivery verification for energetics-based end items or components. This applies to Primes/Subs/Manufacturers supporting USG direct contracts or to Prime Contractors delivering on a USG contract. Identify the Federal Supply Class (FSC) code each delivery represents.”

Category 1.b.1 (cell C8) “Provide delivery verification for energetics-based end items or components. This applies to deliveries to alternate countries (Attachment 0024). Identify the Federal Supply Class (FSC) code each delivery represents.”

Quantity Limit (Column D: D7 and D8): The maximum number that the Offeror may submit for the Subcategory or Subcategories. In this instance, up to 10, indicates that the numeric value from 0 to 10 is acceptable for Category 1.a.1 and 1.b.1.

Note: Offerors should be advised that quantity limits may apply to Subcategories within a Category, for example, the Quantity Limit, in merged cells D7 and D8 establish a cumulative limit for 1.a.1 (cell C7) and 1.b.1 (cell C8) combined.

Offeror’s Response (Column E): Offeror will enter number from 0 to 10. The number entered will be the total number of work samples provided as supporting evidence that demonstrates the Offeror’s experience within that Evaluation Category line.

Point Value Each (Column F): The point value for each number of supporting evidence submitted in Column E. In this instance, it is 250 (Category 1.a.1) and 200 (Category 1.b.1).

Maximum Possible Points (Column G): The maximum score in this category. In this instance it is 2500 (Category 1.a.1) and 2000 (Category 1.b.1).

Offeror’s Raw Score (Column H): Once the Offeror enters a number in Offeror’s Response (Column E), automatic multiplication of Column E by Column F occurs and updates in Column H accordingly.

For instance, if the Offeror enters in Offeror’s Response (Column E) the total number of “5” (cell E7) for Category 1.a.1 and “3” (cell E8) for Category 1.b.1 based on valid sourcing documentation and delivery verification, the calculation is:

Category 1.a.1 = “5” work samples * 250 points/document = 1250 for this Evaluation Category Offeror’s Raw Score (Column H)

Category 1.b.1 = “3” work samples * 200 points/document = 600 for this Evaluation Category Offeror’s Raw Score (Column H)

Also, the HTRO Technical Matrix will automatically update the Offeror’s Self-Score Total (cell H52).

Volume 2a.1 Factor 1 HTRO GO/NO-GO Gate Supporting Documentation

The Offeror shall provide supporting documentation as evidence for each of the six (6) GO/NO-GO Gate questions below. Registration and License documentation must be valid at the time of proposal submission. Documentation must be dated and remain valid from January 01, 2019, onward. Any documentation preceding this timeframe or expired will not be considered.

Are you currently registered with the U.S. Department of State 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 DDTC Brokers and Brokering Registration, and DDTC Manufacturer and Exporter Registration. Registration documentation must be valid at the time of proposal submission.

Do you have a current Federal Firearms License (FFL) Type 11 – Importer of Destructive Devices, Ammunition for Destructive Devices or Armor Piercing Ammunition?

If the Offeror answered “yes” to this question, the Offeror must provide a copy of their current…