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3. Effective Date

4. Requisition/Purchase Req No.

5. Project No. (If applicable)

6. Issued By Code 7. Administered By (If other than Item 6) Code

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10B. Dated (See Item 13) Code Facility Code

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers is extended, 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 ____________ copies of the amendments: (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. If by 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.

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It Modifies The Contract/Order No. As Described In Item 14.

A. This Change Order is Issued Pursuant To: The Changes Set Forth In Item 14 Are Made In

The Contract/Order No. In Item 10A.

B. The Above Numbered Contract/Order 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:

D. Other (Specify type of modification and authority)

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, 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.)

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

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NSN 7540-01-152-8070

PREVIOUS EDITIONS UNUSABLE

30-105-02 STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 10-83)

Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

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ARMY CONTRACTING COMMAND - NJ

PICATINNY ARSENAL, NJ 07806-5000

VINCENT FRANK TURCO

EMAIL: VINCENT.F.TURCO.CIV@MAIL.MIL

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CONTINUATION SHEET

Reference No. of Document Being Continued Page of

Name of Offeror or Contractor:

PIIN/SIIN MOD/AMD

SECTION A - SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Buyer Name: VINCENT FRANK TURCO

Buyer Office Symbol/Telephone Number: ACC-NJ-SW/(973)724-2016

Type of Contract 1: Firm Fixed Price

Kind of Contract: Supply Contracts and Priced Orders

*** End of Narrative A0000 ***

MHS-Amendment # 0003 - Section A________________________________

AMENDMENT 0003

INDUSTRY QUESTIONS / GOVERNMENT RESPONSES AND UPDATES

TO THE MODULAR HANDGUN SYSTEM FINAL REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

Amendment 0003 to the Modular Handgun System (MHS) Request for Proposal (RFP) addresses the following items:

1) Section C and CDRL A014

A) Clarify Radioactive Wipe Tests Sections C.3.1.8.5.2 & C.3.2.5.5

B) Clarify CDRL A014 clarify Block 14 of CDRL-See Section J

2) Section E-

A) Change Wipe Test Clause clause 52.246-4007 to 52.246-4065

3) Section H

A) Change section H.5.2.1.2 to clarify reference to AR-PD-177- change 6.7.q to 6.7.p.

4) Section L

A) Clarify ammunition data submission instruction - Section L.1.5.18

B) Clarify Reps/Certs Reporting - Section L.2.3.1.c

5) Product Description (PD)

A) AR-PD-177 Clarify Sections 3 and 4

B) AR-PD-179 AND AR-PD-180 AND AR-PD-183:

Clarify Electrostatic Discharge Documents - Paragraph 2.2.2

C) AR-PD-179 AND AR-PD-180

Clarify Test Reference- Paragraph 4.6.11

D) AR-PD-183

Clarify Test Reference- Paragraph 4.6.9

NOTE: The Purchase Descriptions for the Modular Handgun System, and other controlled documents, will be provided separately upon request and receipt of all of the required documentation. To obtain any controlled documents please contact Vincent Turco at Email:

vincent.f.turco.civ@mail.mil and/or Daniel Potempa at Email: mailto:daniel.l.potempa2.civ@mail.mil.

See 52.215-4006.

6) Update to RFP Section A, to include industry questions with Government responses

Any additional questions/issues will be addressed in subsequent amendments.

NOTE: Questions start at number 87 as they are being are numbered sequentially starting from the last question in Amendment 0002.

Section C.3.1.8.5.2___________________

Clarify Radioactive Wipe Test

Change From:____________

C.3.1.8.5.2 Radioactive Wipe Test

In accordance to AMC Regulation 385-2, Ionizing Radiation Safety Program, radioactive materials shall not be permitted on the MHS. The

Contractor shall conduct a radioactive wipe test on all handguns and sights to prove that there are no radioactive parts, and submit a

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Name of Offeror or Contractor:

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Radioactive Wipe Test Report, DI-NDTI-80809B (CDRL A015).

Change To:__________

C.3.1.8.5.2 Radioactive Wipe Test

In accordance to AMC Regulation 385-2, Ionizing Radiation Safety Program, radioactive materials shall not be permitted on the MHS without providing a Radioactive Material Justification. If the Contractor utilizes radioactive material, the Contractor shall conduct a radioactive wipe test on all handguns and sights, in accordance to clause ES6050 Wipe Testing Requirements for Newly Procured

Radioactive Commodities, to prove that there are no radioactive parts there is no leakage of radioactive material, and submit a

Radioactive Wipe Test Report, DI-NDTI-80809B (CDRL A015).

Section C.3.2.5.5_________________

Clarify Radioactive Wipe Test

Change From:____________

C.3.2.5.5 Radioactive Wipe Test

In accordance to AMC Regulation 385-2, Ionizing Radiation Safety Program, radioactive materials shall not be permitted on the MHS. The

Contractor shall conduct a radioactive wipe test on all handguns and sights to prove that there are no radioactive parts, and submit a

Radioactive Wipe Test Report, DI-NDTI-80809B (CDRL A015).

Change To:__________

C.3.2.5.5 Radioactive Wipe Test

In accordance to AMC Regulation 385-2, Ionizing Radiation Safety Program, radioactive materials shall not be permitted on the MHS without providing a Radioactive Material Justification. If the Contractor utilizes radioactive material, the Contractor shall conduct a radioactive wipe test on all handguns and sights, in accordance to clause ES6050 Wipe Testing Requirements for Newly Procured

Radioactive Commodities, to prove that there is no leakage of radioactive material, and submit a Radioactive Wipe Test Report, DI-NDTI-

80809B (CDRL A015).

Section E_________

Change Wipe Test Clause

Remove clause 52.246-4007 in its entirety.

Insert clause 52.246-4065 in its entirety.

Section H.5.2.1.2_________________

Change section H.5.2.1.2 to clarify reference to AR-PD-177-change 6.7q to 6.7p.

Change From:____________

Paragraph 6.7.q of AR-PD-177 defines criteria which constitutes an unserviceable weapon. _

Change To:__________

Paragraph 6.7.p of AR-PD-177 defines criteria which constitutes an unserviceable weapon. _

Section J_________

Revised CDRL A014 - Radioactive Material Justification

Section L.1.5.18

Clarify ammunition data submission instruction

Change From:____________

L.1.5.18 Ammunition Data (For Non-DOD Standard Ammunition): Offerors shall provide velocity data and pressure data in accordance to _______________

ANSI/SAAMI Z.299.3-1993, Section I-Characteristics. See Velocity Data Interpretation and Pressure Data Interpretation sections.

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Name of Offeror or Contractor:

PIIN/SIIN MOD/AMD

The Offeror shall provide General Cartridge Specifications that include, but is not limited to, the following: cartridge weight, case material, bullet weight, bullet core material, bullet jacket material, powder type, primer type, nominal powder charge weight.

The Offeror shall include drawings: Top Level drawings for the cartridge and bullet with key dimensions (overall length, diameter etc.)

The Offeror shall provide any energetic material test data performed in accordance with the AOP-7 and STANAG 4170 and a complete energetic material composition list for the energetic found in the cartridge. The Offeror shall also provide Safety Data Sheets for all energetic materials."

Change To:__________

L.1.5.18 Ammunition Data (For Non-DOD Standard Ammunition): Offerors shall provide velocity data and pressure data in accordance to _______________

ANSI/SAAMI Z.299.3-1993, Section I-Characteristics. See Velocity Data Interpretation and Pressure Data Interpretation sections.

The Offeror shall provide General Cartridge Specifications that include, but is not limited to, the following: cartridge weight, case material, bullet weight, bullet core material, bullet jacket material, powder type, primer type, nominal powder charge weight.

The Offeror shall include drawings: Top Level drawings for the cartridge and bullet with key dimensions (overall length, diameter etc.)

The Offeror shall provide any energetic material test data performed in accordance with the AOP-7 and STANAG 4170 and a complete energetic material composition list for the energetic found in the cartridge. The Offeror shall also provide Safety Data Sheets for all energetic materials."

All of the ammunition data requested in L.1.5.18 should be submitted on one (1) compact disc. This information should be included with the written proposal; instructions found in L.2.1.

Section L.2.3.1.c_________________

Clarify Reps/Certs Reporting

Change From:____________

c. Representations through System for Award Management: The purpose of electronic Representations and Certifications is to provide all

Offerors with a portal in which to submit Reps/Certs in a publicly accessible format, nullifying the requirement to submit identical information in response to each and every Federal contract solicitation. As a requirement under the instant solicitation, all Offerors must submit Reps/Certs data into the System for Award Management (S.A.M.) at https://www.sam.gov/ and provide one (1) electronic copy

(on CD) submitted as a .XPS file. Any Offeror that has previously submitted Reps/Certs data into SAM is reminded to update the data prior to submitting with the proposal.

Change To:__________

c. Representations through System for Award Management: The purpose of electronic Representations and Certifications is to provide all

Offerors with a portal in which to submit Reps/Certs in a publicly accessible format, nullifying the requirement to submit identical information in response to each and every Federal contract solicitation. As a requirement under the instant solicitation, all Offerors must submit Reps/Certs data into the System for Award Management (S.A.M.) at https://www.sam.gov/ or provide one (1) electronic copy (on

CD) submitted as a .XPS file. Any Offeror that has previously submitted Reps/Certs data into SAM is reminded to update the data prior to submitting with the proposal. Alternatively files may be provided in Portable Document Format (.pdf).

AR-PD-177

1) Remove paragraph 3.4.5h. "The low light sighting capability shall be no less than 250 nano candela (nCd) and no more than 650 nCd throughout its service life (T)."

2) Change paragraph 3.4.17b:

Change From:____________

The MH shall incorporate a trigger (sear) with a reset that is discernible by tactile and audible confirmation (T). Audible level shall be tested in accordance with MIL-STD-1474.

Change To:__________

The MH shall incorporate a trigger (sear) with a reset that is discernible by tactile and audible confirmation (T). Trigger reset action shall be audible or have a minimum sound peak pressure of 40 dB (T).

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3) Change paragraph 3.6.10.1a:

Change From:____________

The MH shall demonstrate a MRBS rating of 1,600 rounds (T), 2,000 rounds (O) for Class I and Class II stoppages when operation at a temperature of -40\'b0F.

Change To:__________

The MH shall demonstrate a Mean Rounds Between Stoppage (MRBS) rating of 1,600 rounds (T), 2,000 rounds (O) for Class I and Class II stoppages when operating at a temperature of -40\'b0F.

4) Change paragraph 3.6.10.1 b:

Change From:____________

The MH shall demonstrate a MRBF rating of 4,000 rounds (T), 8,000 rounds (O) for Class III failures when operation at a temperature of -

40\'b0F.

Change To:__________

The MH shall demonstrate a Mean Rounds Between Failure (MRBF) rating of 4,000 rounds (T), 8,000 rounds (O) for Class III failures when operating at a temperature of -40\'b0F.

5) Remove paragraph 4.5.5h "The contractor shall submit evidence of the handgun sights' service life via a certified test report with analysis."

6) Change paragraph 4.5.17b:

Change From:____________

Tactile and audible trigger reset shall be verified using manual/audible testing.

Change To:__________

Tactile trigger reset shall be verified using manual testing. Audible trigger testing shall be conducted by dry firing three weapons five times. Systems deemed not audible will receive further testing in an anechoic chamber to determine if they meet a minimum peak sound pressure of 40dB.

AR-PD-179 AND 180 AND 183

Clarify Electrostatic Discharge Documents - Paragraph 2.2.2

Add the following Document to Paragraph 2.2.2:

NAVSEAINST 8020.19 Electrostatic Discharge Safety Program For Ordnance

(Copies of NAVSEAINST instructions are available online at http://www.navsea.navy.mil or from the Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington

Navy Yard, DC 20376, 202-781-0000. Copies of OPNAV instructions are available online at http://doni.daps.dla.mil.)

AR-PD-179 AND 180

Clarify Test Reference- Paragraph 4.6.11

Change From:____________

4.6.11. Electrostatic discharge (ESD). ESD tests shall be conducted in accordance with MIL-STD-331, Appendix F, Electrostatic

Discharge. Cartridges shall meet The passing criteria for personnel-borne and helicopter-borne ESD.

Change To:__________

4.6.11. Electrostatic discharge (ESD). ESD tests shall be conducted in accordance with NAVSEAINST 8020.19. Cartridges shall meet the passing criteria for personnel-borne and helicopter-borne ESD.

AR-PD-183

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Clarify Test Reference- Paragraph 4.6.9

Change From:____________

4.6.9. Electrostatic discharge (ESD). ESD tests shall be conducted in accordance with MIL-STD-331, Appendix F, Electrostatic Discharge.

Cartridges shall meet The passing criteria for personnel-borne and helicopter-borne ESD.

Change To:__________

4.6.9. Electrostatic discharge (ESD). ESD tests shall be conducted in accordance with NAVSEAINST 8020.19. Cartridges shall meet the passing criteria for personnel-borne and helicopter-borne ESD.

INDUSTRY QUESTIONS / GOVERNMENT RESPONSES

QUESTION 87:

3.4.1.1.b ACCURACY-ISOLATED At Industry Day #4, the Army had suggested that it would remove the 4-inch diameter requirement in this section. We are still confused by the -as determined by- statement since we do not understand the direct correlation between standard deviations and a diameter. Can the Government clarify how the 4 inch diameter disk is determined by the average horizontal and vertical standard deviations of the rounds?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE 87:______________________

If the candidate MHS can meet the standard deviation requirement, the candidate will have met the 4-inch diameter 90% probability (T) and 95% probability (O) requirement (0.84 standard Deviation (T) and 0.78 standard deviation (O)).

QUESTION 88:____________

3.4.1.1.b ACCURACY-ISOLATED To ensure we understand the 90% (T) of all 10-round groupings\'85 can the Government confirm that, as an example, out of 50 targets, 45 need to conform to this requirement and 5 may be non-conforming?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE 88:______________________

No, this is not correct. For the purposes of this evaluation, you have to meet the standard deviation requirement as stated in AR-PD-

177 paragraph 3.4.1.1b.

QUESTION 89:____________

3.4.1.1.b ACCURACY-ISOLATED We have different interpretations on how the average horizontal and vertical standard deviations should be calculated. Currently we are measuring the X and Y coordinates of each individual shot, we are then calculating the SD of the X coordinates and the SD of the Y coordinates. We are then adding the SD X and SD Y and dividing by 2. Is this interpretation correct? If not, can you clarify how this average should be calculated?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE 89:______________________

No, this is not correct. The x and y standard deviations are not averaged together; each must meet the standard deviation requirement as stated in the PD. The x (horizontal) standard deviation of the distance between each shot and the center of impact is calculated for each 10 round target. The horizontal standard deviations for each of the five targets on a particular handgun are averaged together to determine the standard deviation for that particular handgun. Next, the horizontal standard deviations for each of the five handguns for a particular submission are averaged together to determine the standard deviation for that particular submission, which is the basis for the evaluation. The same process is repeated for the y (vertical) standard deviation.

QUESTION 90:____________

4.7.12 SURF ZONE In this paragraph a reference is made to letting the water and debris ebb and flow through the weapon. What debris is being referenced? We cannot find a reference to a TOP or MIL-STD for this requirement, and the PD only references water and a wave generation facility. Please define this debris.

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE 90:______________________

The "debris" is the naturally occurring sediment found in the outdoor pond in Aberdeen Proving Grounds, MD. Please note that this is not being used as evaluation criteria in source selection.

QUESTION 91:____________

The low light sighting capability shall be no less than 250 nano candela (nCd) and no more than 650 nCd throughout its service life (T).

Can the USG please provide information about their measuring methods against the lighting capability?

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GOVERNMENT RESPONSE 91:_______________________

Paragraph 3.4.5h of AR-PD-177 will be removed.

QUESTION 92:____________

We currently interpret para 3.5.4 of AR-PD-177 that USG means that the MHS Blank Conversion Kit will not allow the firing of live rounds

(XM1153 & Ball for example) but, as it is advantageous to the USG, will allow the firing of the M1041 ammunition allowing 1 Kit to satisfy 2 MHS requirements. Does this interpretation represent/meet the MHS Blank Conversion Kit threshold requirements and the USGs intent?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE 92:_______________________

The MHS Blank Conversion Kit shall not allow the firing of live ammunition (XM1152 & XM1153) but as an objective requirement, will allow the firing of the M1041 ammunition as per AR-PD-177 Paragraph 3.5.12g.

QUESTION 93:____________

Section M.3.2.2.3.2 specifies that the Special Purpose cartridge will be evaluated for collateral damage potential. Can more specific information be provided on the Governments evaluation criteria for collateral damage?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE 93:_______________________

The collateral damage requirement is described in AR-PD-179 paragraph 3.5.1. The collateral damage requirement is a separate requirement from the terminal effects requirement.

QUESTION 94:____________

AR-PD-184, paragraph 3.4.3.2. Color, states the dummy cartridge color shall be IAW MIL-STD-709 Ammunition Color Coding and FED-STD-

595/17178 (Silver-Gloss). It has come to our attention that plating facilities cannot guarantee the color of our plated deposit for

DDIs. It is our understanding from them the standard represents a color match that is more associated with painting, not with plating.

The DDI cartridge will be plated, not painted. Platers do not have the ability to fine-tune the color since there are no pigments used. The bath will plate at a set color that Platers do not have any ability to tweak. We recommend that the PD be modified such that final color of the cartridge approximate FED-STD-595/17178 (Silver-Gloss), rather than comply with the standard.

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE 94:_______________________

According to AR-PD-184, Paragraph 4.4.3.2, the cartridge color verification is done by visual inspection. If a plating process is utilized, the resultant finish would be acceptable as long as it can be visually interpreted as being silver per FED-STD-595/17178.

QUESTION 95:____________

AR-PD-179 and AR-PD-180: Section 4.6.11 requires testing and compliance to an ESD requirement typically reserved for fuzes and large caliber ammunition. Is this requirement still applicable to MHS small caliber ammunition requirements at the cartridge level?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE 95:_______________________

The ESD requirement is still applicable to the MHS small caliber ammunition. The test reference will change to NAVSEA Instruction

8020.19 in AR-PD-179 and AR-PD-180.

QUESTION 96:____________

Given the extreme accuracy specification in AR-PD-180, would it be permissible to submit a non- deforming OTM style FMJ projectile?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE 96:_______________________

Any projectile that meets the requirements of AR-PD-180, Paragraph 3.4.1 is permissible regardless of tip geometry.

QUESTION 97:____________

Section D, Ammunition Section 1.b states that, two M2A2 containers shall be packed into a wire bound box... Given that the M2A2 can is designed to eliminate the wire bound, would it be permissible to use an M2A1 can?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE 97:_______________________

There is no elimination of the wire bound configuration for packaging of ammunition. The M2A1 cans have been eliminated and M2A2 cans are to be used for delivery of all ammunition under contract.

QUESTION 98:____________

C.5.2.7 states that Rework & Repair procedures shall be documented using DI-MGMT-81910 (CDRL A039). E-14 states that Repair procedures shall be documented using DD Form 1694. Please clarify.

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GOVERNMENT RESPONSE 98:_______________________

Rework & Repair procedures shall be documented using DI-MGMT-81910 (CDRL A039). Prior to this work being completed, the Contractor must submit a Request for Deviation/Waiver, DD Form 1694, to the Contracting Officer for review and written approval prior to implementation.

QUESTION 99:____________

Ref E-14, Rework & Repair of Nonconforming Material: Do the rework and repair definitions and action plans of E-14 apply to non-conforming material found through in process testing, LAT testing, or both?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE 99:_______________________

The rework and repair definitions, and action plans of E-14 apply only to non-conforming material presented during performance/product verification and acceptance testing.

QUESTION 100:

Section 3.4.1.1.b of AR-PD-177 reads as follows:

90% (T), 95% (O) of all 10-round groupings shall be able to be covered by a 4-inch diameter disk as determined by the average horizontal and vertical standard deviations of a 10-roung group being no more than 0.84 inches (T), 0.78 inches (O).

Section 4.5.1.1.a of AR-PD-177 requires that each MH fire five (5) 10-round groups to determine compliance with the above requirement.

Question:

The method the Government will use to calculate the required results from five (5) 10-round groups from each MH for comparison with the

0.84 inch (T), 0.78 inch (O) requirement is not obvious. Can the Government supply a detailed description or numerical example of the calculation method?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE 100:________________________

The x (horizontal) standard deviation of the distance between each shot and the center of impact is calculated for each 10 round target.

The horizontal standard deviations for each of the five targets on a particular handgun are averaged together to determine the standard deviation for that particular handgun. Next, the horizontal standard deviations for each of the five handguns for a particular submission are averaged together to determine the standard deviation for that particular submission, which is the basis for the evaluation. The same process is repeated for the y (vertical) standard deviation.

QUESTION 101:_____________

Specifications of Weapon AR-PD -177:

3.4.1 Accuracy and dispersion.

3.4.1.1 Isolated. The MH shall have the following accuracy and dispersion characteristics when fired at a targets located at a range of

35 meters (T), 50 meters (O):

4.5.1 Accuracy and dispersion

4.5.1.1 a. if necessary, aiming adjustment can be done to the MH after every round is fired.

Results from accuracy testing can produce mixed results when using a ransom rest, partially due to the high level of detail required for the systematic approach, the precision can vary from tester to tester or day to day or when conditions change. During Industry Day 2, the Government briefed a transom would be used to adjust aiming between shots; we attempted to replicate and have found this technique to be highly user dependent.

Question: Would the Government consider allowing each vendor the option of supplying an alternate means of aim adjustment with our ransom rest inserts? We feel providing a quick detach top mounted aiming device would speed up the process and allow a more consistent approach to targeting.

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE 101:________________________

No, the Government will retain its current test procedure.

QUESTION 102:_____________

Specifications of Weapon AR-PD -177:

3.4.1 Accuracy and dispersion.

Would the Government consider allowing each vendor the option of conducting their own accuracy testing at the Government facility at a prescribed time?

This testing protocol has been conducted successfully during the Department of Homeland Security pistol solicitation, U.S. Army

Precision Sniper Rifle program and Canadian Special Forces Sniper evaluations. All equipment would be submitted during the proposal due date, and the Government could provide a 24-48 hour testing window for each vendor to conduct accuracy testing for the Government to witness. This protocol would help prevent potential protest as each vendor would have to sign the evaluation report prior to leaving attesting to the results.

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GOVERNMENT RESPONSE 102:________________________

No, the Government will retain its current test procedure.

QUESTION 103:_____________

Specifications of Weapon AR-PD-180 Ball:

4.5.1. Terminal performance

We have several questions regarding the M882 TDM score and testing plan provided by the Government. Would the Government provide an additional Industry Day to baseline the M882 in gel to give industry the opportunity to observe and better understand the Governments intentions? This would help determine and narrow the results industry is looking to achieve and ensure the Government is getting the best solution for this solicitation. Additionally, this would prevent potential protests as the Governments results and intentions would be clear and eliminate ambiguity and misunderstandings.

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE 103:________________________

No, the baseline tests will be conducted at the time of all the sample evaluations.

QUESTION 104:_____________

Regarding the ammunition required for the MHS RFP Testing. Can the Government confirm that there are no issues with the vendor having its ammunition supplier ship directly to the Government on the vendors behalf for this ammunition?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE 104:________________________

Ammunition suppliers may ship directly to the Government on the Vendor's behalf, provided that the Shipper clearly identifies the packages as belonging to a specific Vendor's submission. Failure to clearly identify shipments may lead to a Vendor's submission being deemed as unresponsive. Also, the submission shall be compliant with Section L.1 of the RFP.

QUESTION 105:_______________

Referencing Section L, Paragraph L.1.5.18 of RFP Amendment 0001

Question: Can the Government advise on how the ammunition data requested should be submitted to Aberdeen Proving Ground, and to what specific address (Sec. L, Para 1.4.1 or 1.4.2)? Also, Should it be delivered electronic on CD-ROM, both hardcopy and electronic, in a single three-ring binder, etc.?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE 105:__________________________

The ammunition data requested in L.1.5.18 should be submitted on one (1) compact disc. This information should be included with the written proposal; instructions found in L.2.1. RFP paragraphs L.1.5.18 and L.2.1 will be amended to clarify the instruction.

QUESTION 106:_____________

Referencing Section L, Paragraph L.1.5.17 of RFP Amendment 0001

Question: Can the Government please confirm that the Copyright Release Letter should be submitted to the address identified in

Paragraph L.1.4.2? Also, please confirm the quantity format and media (paper or electronic file) for this submission.

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE 106:________________________

Offerors shall submit their Copyright Release Letter on one (1) COMPACT DISC (CD) per section L.2.1 to the address in Section L.2.1.1;

NO LATER THAN the date and hour outlined in the Modular Handgun System RFP.

QUESTION 107:_____________

This particular requirement is for PVT/DSE (ref. sec. C.3.1.8.5.2) and Production (ref. sec. C.3.2.5.5) of the RFP. The wording is identical in both references and reads:

In accordance to AMC Regulation 385-2, Ionizing Radiation Safety Program, radioactive materials shall not be permitted on the MHS. The

Contractor shall conduct a radioactive wipe test on all handguns and sights to prove that there are no radioactive parts, and submit a

Radioactive Wipe Test Report, DI-NDTI-80809B (CDRL A015).

We ask for confirmation/clarification of the following interpretations regarding these requirements:

QUESTION:_________

We have determined that the only way meet the self-illuminating sight requirements as detailed in Para 3.4.5 of AR-PD-177 is to incorporate tritium day/night sights. Since tritium is radioactive, it can be interpreted that the requirements in C.3.1.8.5.2, C.3.2.5.5 and independent analysis per Section E-1 (as revised in amendment 0001) are self-deleting. The rationale is that there is no need to perform radioactive wipe testing to prove no radioactive materials are present when we are intentionally incorporating radioactive tritium day/night sights on the weapon.

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE 107:________________________

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It is the Army's intent to reduce the amount of radioactive material in use throughout the Army inventory. If the Vendor requires the use of radioactive material on the MHS to meet the requirements, the Vendor will be required to submit justification as to why there is no other materiel solution to meet the requirement. In the event that the Vendor does include radioactive material, such as tritium, a wipe test will be required to ensure that the radioactive material is not leaking from the containment vials. See the amended SOW for the updated requirement. As part of the justification, the vendor shall provide appropriate copies of NRC licenses for manufacturing and distribution of tritium sources.

QUESTION 108:_____________

If the interpretation presented in Item 1 above is incorrect, meaning that the subtext \'85 no radioactive materials shall be permitted

... was meant to imply that any radioactive materials used must remain intact and contained in their original condition (i.e. not leaking) then, we are interpreting the requirements in C.3.1.8.5.2 (PVT/DSE) and C.3.2.5.5 (Production) would necessitate that all handguns and sights be radioactive wipe tested prior to delivery to the Government over the life of the contract.

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE 108:________________________

It is the Army's intent to reduce the amount of radioactive material in use throughout the Army inventory. If the Vendor requires the use of radioactive material on the MHS to meet the requirements, the Vendor will be required to submit justification as to why there is no other materiel solution to meet the requirement. In the event that the Vendor does include radioactive material, such as tritium in the sights, a wipe test will be required to ensure that the radioactive material is not leaking from the containment vials. The sample size for the wipe test is provided in Section E, Clause # 52.246-4065, "Wipe Testing For Radioactive Material" in the RFP. See the amended SOW for the updated requirement. As part of the justification, the vendor shall provide appropriate copies of NRC licenses for manufacturing and distribution of tritium sources.

QUESTION 109:_____________

Since tritium day/night sights will be installed on the handgun slide, we are interpreting that radiation wipe testing of the sights and slide are sufficient to prove no radiation is leaking and that wipe testing of the frame and magazine(s) are not required. This also meets the normal requirement that a minimum area of 100cm^2 be wipe tested in order to collect a tritium sample large enough to be detected using industry standard methods.

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE 109:________________________

If wiping the slide and sights meets the minimum area requirement then that would be acceptable. The Vendor may propose an alternate method in the FAT and LAT plans for Government approval.

QUESTION 110:_____________

We interpret that the radioactive wipe testing in sections C.3.1.8.5.2 and C.3.2.5.5 to be independent of the requirements detailed in

Section E-1.

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE 110:________________________

Sections C.3.1.8.5.2 and C.3.2.5.5 will be revised in Amendment 003 to allow radioactive material with justification in accordance to

C.3.1.8.5.1, and if the vendor utilizes radioactive material, the wipe test will be mandatory in accordance to Section E, Clause #

52.246-4065, "Wipe Testing for Radioactive Material" and in accordance with the respective NRC license.

QUESTION 111:_____________

The requirements in Section E-1 are interpreted as a onetime requirement that will either apply to all first article weapons submitted or from a sample of the first production lot should first article be waived.

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE 111:________________________

All of the FAT samples will be subjected to the wipe test in accordance with Section E, Clause # 52.246-4065. The LAT will be performed in accordance with the LAT sample size chart in Section E, Clause # 52.246-4065.

QUESTION 112:_____________

It is understood that we will have to provide justification for the use of radioactive tritium sights per DI-MISC-80508B (CDRL A014) and submit Radiation Hazard Control Procedures pre DI-SAFT-81299C (CDRL A009).

Question:

Section E-1 a. references SOW document entitled Radioactive Wipe Test Procedure. No such procedure can be found. Please advise.

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE 112:________________________

See Section E, Clause # 52.246-4065 "Wipe Testing of Radioactive Material".

QUESTION 113:_____________

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Referencing Section B of the solicitation, can the Government please clarify how Offerers are expected to calculate CUN Pricing values for each CUN where quantity-based range pricing exists?

For example, using CUN 1005, should Offerers calculate the single CLIN price by summing CLIN 1005 = 1000 units *

RangePrice1 + 14,000 units * RangePrice2 + 35,000 * RangePrice3 + 200,000 units * RangePrice4 + 300,000 * Range Price5 ---- OR --

- CLIN 1005 = 550,000 units * RangePrice5?

In any case, the CLIN pricing for MHS Full Size Production alone will far exceed the Maximum Program Value very quickly.

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE 113:________________________

The government will evaluate the pricing in Section B as explained in the RFP in Section M.3.2.8 Factor 7 Price and its subparts.

QUESTION 114:_____________

Referencing Section L, Para. L.4.1.9.2, can the Government confirm that the Total Contract Price, referenced to be used as the

Denominator for the purpose of calculating Small Business Participation rates, is the total of all CLIN pricing in Section B? If not, please advise how Total Contract Price should be determined by Offerers.

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE 114:________________________

For the contract total price used in the denominator, please use the maximum program value ($580.217M). Amended language to section

L.4.1.9.2 for this factor has been included in amendment 0002.

QUESTION 115:_____________

Per C.3.2.8.13.2 Lot Size shall be 1000 systems, or 1 mth of production, whichever is less.

Per C.3.2.8.13.4 Lot Acceptance Testing (LAT) will be performed in accordance with AR-PD-177 Table III. I dont see LAT in AR-PD-177

Table III, I may have over looked it, what I do see right below Table III in 4.4.2 of the AR-PD states that unless otherwise specified, a lot shall consist of not more than 1000 systems or the number produced in one month, whichever is smaller. With a production ramp up to 6,300 per month, is it the USGs intention to require 7 LAT test per month during production?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE 115:________________________

Yes, there will be 7 Lot Acceptance Tests per month for a production rate of 6,300 per month (1 LAT per 1,000 handguns). Prior to production, the vendor will be required to submit a Lot Acceptance Test Plan for Government approval. At that time, the vendor may propose changes to the LAT sample size for review by the Government. Changes will not be considered until that time.

QUESTION 116:_____________

L.2.3.1.c - We are unfamiliar with an .XPS file. Kindly advise what that is and if alternatives are available. Ref L.2.3.1 page 321.

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE 116:________________________

An XPS document is any file that is saved in the XML Paper Specification, or .xps, file format. You can create XPS documents (.xps files) by using any program that you can print from in Windows; however, you can only view XPS documents by using an XPS Viewer, such as the one included in a version of Windows. Alternatively files may be provided in Portable Document Format (.pdf). Section L.2.3.1.c will be updated.

QUESTION 117:_____________

L.2.3.1.c: If we have all this data on SAM already (which we do under CAGE 05606), why do we need to copy it onto a CD? This is particularly curious when the instructions say that SAM is meant to avoid submitting identical information in response to each federal solicitation. On the other hand, is this requirement intended only for those who have not completed or up-dated their SAM data?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE 117:________________________

L.2.3.1.c will be updated to change the sentence that reads FROM: As a requirement under the instant solicitation, all Offerors must submit Reps/Certs data into the System for Award Management (S.A.M.) at https://www.sam.gov/ and provide one (1) electronic copy (on CD) submitted as a .XPS file. TO: As a requirement under the instant solicitation, all Offerors must submit Reps/Certs data into the System for Award Management (S.A.M.) at https://www.sam.gov/ or provide one (1) electronic copy (on

CD) submitted as a .XPS file. Alternatively files may be provided in Portable Document Format (.pdf).

QUESTION 118:

SECTION L.4.1.6.3 Program Management Plan, Amendment 00002, page 25/43 This section references an easy transition to the Government at time of contract award. Can the Government clarify what exactly is expected to be transitioned at time of contract award?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE 118:________________________

This refers to the Configuration Management (CM) of the MHS. At the time of contract award the CM will be transitioned to the

Government. After contract award any changes to the configuration of the MHS will be required to be approved by the Government. The

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vendor's CM Plan must specify the transition from the vendor to the Government at the time of contract award.

QUESTION 119:_____________

GENERAL PRICING QUESTION In the Governments Amendment 0002 response to Industry Questions, it is clear that the Contractor will be able to propose any changes to the Lot Acceptance Test procedures at a later date. But since we have to provide pricing at this time, we need to know what baseline testing (and therefore cost)must be included in our LAT. For example, with a lot size of 1,000 pistols and a maximum monthly production of 6,300 pistols, do we need to plan for a worst case 6.3 LATs per month? If each selected LAT pistol needs to be fired 12,500 rounds, the LAT costs will be enormous (and might not be physically possible to perform within each one month period). We are concerned that companies proposing (and pricing) a less stringent LAT test could be favored in the Price Factor. Please clarify how we are to proceed to ensure consistent price considerations for LAT testing.

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE 119:________________________

Yes, there will be 7 Lot Acceptance Tests per month for a production rate of 6,300 per month (1 LAT per 1,000 handguns). Prior to production, the vendor will be required to submit a Lot Acceptance Test Plan for Government approval. At that time, the vendor may propose changes to the LAT sample size for review by the Government. Changes will not be considered until that time.

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SECTION C - DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/WORK STATEMENT

STATEMENT OF WORK FOR MODULAR HANDGUN SYSTEM

C.1.0. SCOPE

C.1.1. Objectives

The objective of this statement of work (SOW) is to define the requirements for the production and delivery of the Modular Handgun

System (MHS) to the Government in accordance with the Governments MHS Purchase Descriptions, this SOW, and the associated product and data deliverables. The Contractor shall support and sustain the proposed handgun system to meet the Governments quantities required for the U.S. Army to test, operate, maintain and sustain the proposed MHS.

This SOW is broken out into 4 parts to support handgun and ammunition Production Verification Testing (PVT) / Down-Select and Evaluation

(DSE) and Production. The layout is as follows:

HANDGUN

Part A Handgun PVT/DSE

Part B Handgun Production / Compact PVT

AMMUNITION

Part A Ammunition PVT/DSE

Part B Ammunition Production

NOTE: The entire statement of work (parts A & B) is applicable to the single Contractor selected as a result of the down-select evaluation.

C.1.2. Background

The U.S. Army has identified requirements for a MHS that shall provide enhanced capabilities to the Soldier. Key features are enhanced accuracy, ergonomics, terminal effects and reliability.

C.1.3. Contract Parts

The SOW requirements are broken out into two distinct parts.

a) Part A: Production Verification Testing (PVT)/Down-Select and Evaluation (DSE), Section C.3.1. Part A defines the scope of the requirement that the Contractor shall perform prior to the final best value down-selection to a single vendor through the source selection process.

b) Part B: Production (Full Rate), Section C.3.2. Part B of the SOW defines the scope of the requirement after the final down-selection has been made to a single Contractor.

C.1.3.1. Part A (Production Verification Testing / Down-Select and Evaluation)

The Contractor shall provide a MHS Component Package for Production Verification Testing (PVT) in accordance with Section C.3.1.1.

C.1.3.2. Part B (Compact PVT and Production)

Part B of the contract is for the Compact PVT and production of the Modular Handgun System (Full Size and Compact) made in accordance with a Contractor TDP and Detail Specification, AR-PD-177. The Contractor shall provide production representative weapon systems to support First Article Test (FAT), for the handgun, in accordance to AR-PD-177, and the Logistics Demonstration (LD). Following acceptable completion of FAT, the Contractor will deliver the Modular Handgun Systems and spare parts per the schedule set-forth in each order.

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HANDGUN

C.2.0. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

C.2.1. Government Standards

Specifications, Standards, and Handbooks. The following specifications, standards and handbooks form a part of the document to the extent specified herein. Unless otherwise specified, the issues of these documents are those listed in the latest issue of the

Department of Defense Index of Specifications and Standards (DoDISS) and supplement thereto.

HANDBOOKS

MIL-HDBK-61A(SE): Configuration Management Guidance

MIL-HDBK-470A: Designing and Developing Maintainable Products and Systems

STANDARDS

MIL-STD-882E: Standard Practice for Systems Safety

MIL-STD-129P: Standard Practice for Military Marking for Shipment and Storage

MIL-STD-130N: Identification Marking of US Military Property

MIL-STD-31000A: Technical Data Packages

MIL-STD-38784: Manuals, Technical: General Style and Format Requirement

MIL-STD-1472G: Human Engineering

MIL-STD-40051-2B: Preparation of Digital Technical Information for Page-Based Technical Manuals (TMs)

MIL-STD-3018: DoD Standard Practice Parts Management

MIL-w-63150: Weapons and Support Materiel Standard Quality Assurance Provisions

C.2.2. Other Government Documents, Drawings and Publications

OPERATING PROCEDURE:

TOP-3-2-045: Automatic Weapons, Machine Guns, Hand and Shoulder Weapons

DRAWINGS:

12993884 Quality Assurance Provisions

PURCHASE DESCRIPTIONS:

AR-PD-177: Purchase Description Modular Handgun

AR-PD-179: Cartridge, Caliber: Modular Pistol, Special Purpose - XM1153

AR-PD-180: Cartridge, Caliber: Modular Pistol, Ball - XM1152

AR-PD-183: Cartridge, Caliber: Modular Pistol, Blank - XM1157

AR-PD-184: Cartridge, Caliber: Modular Pistol, Dummy - XM1156

REGULATIONS:

AR 190-11: Physical Security of Arms, Ammunition, and Explosives, dated November 15, 2006.

DFARS 252.211-7003: Item Unique Identification and Valuation (December 2013)

DOD Directive 5100.76-M: Physical Security of Conventional Arms, Ammunition and Explosives

AMC-R 385-2: Ionizing Radiation Safety Program

OTHER:

International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Technical Instructions for the Safe Transport of Dangerous Goods by Air

International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code (IMDG)

Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 49

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Joint Service Regulation AFMAN24-204/TM38-250/NAVSUP PUB 505/MCO P4030.19/DLAM 4145.3

Government IUID Web Site on IUID (Guidance Only) http://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/UID/

(Unless otherwise indicated, copies of the above specifications, standards, and handbooks are available from the Standardization

Document Order Desk, 700 Robbins Avenue, Building 4D, Philadelphia, PA 19111-5094. Any documents required by manufacturers in connection with specific acquisition functions should be obtained from the contracting activity or as directed by the Procuring

Contracting Officer.)

C.2.3. Non-Government Publications

EIA649: National Consensus Standard for Configuration Management

EIA-649-1: Configuration Management Requirements for Defense Contracts

ISO 9001:2008: Quality Management Systems - Requirements

C.2.4. Order of Precedence

In the event of a conflict between the text of this document and the references cited herein, the conflict shall be resolved by observing the following order of precedence:

(1) Statement of Work

(2) Purchase Descriptions

C.3.0. REQUIREMENTS

C.3.1. Part A: Production Verification Testing (PVT)/Down-Select and Evaluation (DSE)

C.3.1.1. Weapon System Component Package

The Contractor shall provide one (1) Weapon System Component Package, for PVT, manufactured to satisfy purchase descriptions AR-PD-177.

The Weapon System Component Package shall include the following items:

a) Modular Handgun Systems (Qty 100) (Section C.3.1.2)

b) Ammunition Support Package (See Section C.5.1.1)

c) Contractor Support Package - Adequate supply of spare and repair parts, including barrels and cleaning kits, special tools and gages, as necessary, to support all handguns for the duration of the PVT. Failure to provide adequate supply of spare and repair parts will directly affect the results of the testing.

d) Magazines, Standard (Qty 150)

e) Magazines, Extended (Qty 150)

f) Grip Inserts, Ransom Rest (Qty 3)

g) Holster Sleeve, Right Hand (Section 3.1.3) (Qty 30)

h) Holster Sleeve, Left Hand (Section 3.1.3) (Qty 10)

i) MOLLE Compatible Magazine Pouches (Section 3.1.4) (Qty 60)

j) Non-metallic Coupons for Chemical Compatibility Testing (Section C.3.1.6)

k) MIL-STD Manuals (Section C.3.1.11.2)

l) Instructor and Key Personnel Training (Section C.3.1.7.1.2)

m) Logistics Demonstration (Section C.3.1.7.1.3)

n) Technical Data Package (Section C.3.1.11.5)

C.3.1.2. Modular Handgun System

Each MHS shall include the following items:

a) Handgun, Full Size (Qty 1)

b) Magazines, standard (Qty 1)

c) Magazines, extended (Qty 2)

d) Bore Brush (Qty 1)

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C.3.1.3. Holster Sleeve

The MHS holster sleeve shall be capable of safely and securely retaining the MHS. The MHS holster sleeve shall attach to the Improved

Modular Tactical Holster (IMTH) Blackhawk holster system. The provided holster sleeve, shall be non-black, and shall attach to the

Blackhawk SERPA Quick Disconnect (female adapter), PN 430952CT.

C.3.1.4. Magazine Pouch

The MOLLE compatible magazine pouch shall securely carry 1 extended magazine. The magazine pouch shall have a cover to protect the magazine from environmental conditions, such as sand, dust, mud, etc. and shall have a drain hole.