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AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT 1. Contract ID Code Page Of

2. Amendment/Modification No.

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

8. Name And Address Of Contractor (No., Street, City, County, State and Zip Code)

9A. Amendment Of Solicitation No.

9B. Dated (See Item 11)

10A. Modification Of Contract/Order No.

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.

12. Accounting And Appropriation Data (If required)

13. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS

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.

15A. Name And Title Of Signer (Type or print)

16A. Name And Title Of Contracting Officer (Type or print)

15B. Contractor/Offeror 15C. Date Signed 16B. United States Of America 16C. Date Signed

By (Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer)

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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Firm Fixed Price

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W15QKN

ARMY CONTRACTING COMMAND - NJ

PICATINNY ARSENAL, NJ 07806-5000

VINCENT FRANK TURCO

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

W15QKN-15-R-0002

2015AUG28

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CONTINUATION SHEET

Reference No. of Document Being Continued Page of

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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

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MHS-Amendment # 0001 - Section A

AMENDMENT 0001

At this time the hour and date specified for receipt of Offers is not extended.

It remains at Thursday, 1 PM 28 Jan 2016.

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MHS-Amendment # 0001 - Section A

AMENDMENT 0001

INDUSTRY QUESTIONS / GOVERNMENT RESPONSES AND UPDATES

TO THE MODULAR HANDGUN SYSTEM FINAL REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

Amendment 0001 to the Modular Handgun System (MHS) Request for Proposal (RFP) addresses the following items:

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

2) Update to the Tissue Damage Model (TDM) instructions

3) Correct Rock Island Arsenal (RIA) Radiation Test Lab street address and e-mail address in Section E-16 Clause 52.246-4007, part f -

Wipe Test for Radioactive Material

4) Section L corrections/clarifications to sections L.1.5.2 / L.1.5.7 / L.1.5.9 / L.4.1.5.1 / L.4.1.5.3

INDUSTRY QUESTIONS / GOVERNMENT RESPONSES_________________________________________

QUESTION 1:

FAR clause 52.216-4 Economic Price Adjustment was originally included in the solicitation, but has been removed. Will the government consider re-instating the EPA clause to allow for the best possible pricing to be proposed?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE 1:

No, the Government will not consider re-instating the EPA clause at this time. The final solicitation governs and all prior draft solicitations are overridden. The Government reserves the right to reinstate the EPA at a later date.

QUESTION 2:

Providing the manuals, training materials, safety documentation, quality documents, marking plans, and technical data associated with the CDRLs within 30 days of contract award is not feasible; the full 60 days associated with CLIN 0001 will be required for PVT data

CDRLs.

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE 2:

The Government is reviewing this and will provide a response at a later time, but prior to contract award of up to three vendors.

QUESTION 3:

The closer a candidate system comes to meeting or exceeding an 85% positive response rate, the more favorable the rating will be received. Performance is rated on a scale of 1-5. Can the Government provide a definition of positive response with regard to the rating scale and explain how the 85% positive rate will be determined?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE 3:

A positive response is one of either neutral/acceptable, satisfactory, or very satisfactory. All responses will be tabulated and the

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calculation will be made as to the percentage of positive responses.

QUESTION 4:

As parts commonality comes closer to 100%, the better rating will be given. Can the Government provide a rating scale for parts commonality?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE 4:

No, the Government cannot provide a rating scale for parts commonality.

QUESTION 5:

Sub-factor 1 Early Warfighter Acceptance

-Evaluation will consist of data collected via questionnaires (see Appendix J) administered after each Warfighter has been provided the paper targets presented during the Early Warfighter Acceptance (EWA) Event.

Question: Are all the factors in Appendix J weighted/evaluated equally?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE 5:

All questions and responses regarding the Warfighter questionnaire are weighted/evaluated equally.

QUESTION 6:

Given the MHS acquisition strategy seeks a non-developmental item (NDI) competitively selected to provide best value to the Government, how will variances between the MHS purchase description requirements and the best value NDI solution be incorporated into the contract baseline for production options?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE 6:

The purchase description will be converted into a production specification to reflect the best value NDI solution selected for the production quantities.

QUESTION 7:

Section M.1.3 Minimum Acceptability: If an Offeror takes exception to any of the terms and conditions of the solicitation, the offer may not be considered for contract award. How is this measure compatible with Sec. M.1.1?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE 7:

Section M.1.1 pertains to the proposal evaluation of all factors and subfactors. Section M.1.3 pertains to the offeror taking exception to the terms and conditions of the Request for Proposal. These two sections are independent of one another.

QUESTION 8:

Note: If at any point during the evaluation the Government identifies a safety issue with a MHS Candidate, the Government reserves the right to discontinue testing and eliminate the candidate from further consideration for award. Will the government describe what a safety issue is and the grounds on which an offeror will be eliminated?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE 8:

A safety issue is any condition that renders the system unsafe as determined by the Government testers.

QUESTION 9:

What is the dB requirement for how loud the audible trigger reset must be?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE 9:

The requirement for how loud the audible trigger reset must be, is referenced in MIL-STD-1474 as referenced in the purchase description

(AR-PD-177).

QUESTION 10:

We propose lot acceptance testing per the current M9 requirement of 1 gun firing 5000 rounds per lot, with a lot size that ramps up to

6,000 guns after 10 successive lot acceptances, as opposed to the requirements of conformance inspection 4.8.1.7. The required conformance inspection for LAT would require 10,000 rds per lot with an additional firing of 36,000 rds across three guns. This level of fire testing far exceeds that of the current M9 and would incur significant unnecessary cost and resource allocation.

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GOVERNMENT RESPONSE 10:

This requirement will not change at this time.

QUESTION 11:

AR-PD-177 4.5.4 identifies that a drop test of every weapon is required; however, per Table III, it appears that the drop test would not be applicable. Please confirm that 100% drop testing is not required. It is understood that the safety function shall be verified during the assembly/test process.

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE 11:

As per Table III, the drop test is applicable with a sample size of three handguns.

QUESTION 12:

Please confirm that firing pin function is verified during live fire testing of each weapon as opposed to specifically measuring the firing pin indent to ensure functionality.

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE 12:

Yes, it is confirmed.

QUESTION 13:

Ransom Rest testing of each weapon for accuracy will be an impractical, time consuming and laborious undertaking. Additionally, the process of torqueing the composite frame into the ransom rest will result in permanent deformation of polymer frames. It is industry standard to hand fire each weapon for accuracy and dispersion. We therefore request that hand firing be performed in lieu of the Ransom

Rest testing.

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE 13:

The Government will only shoot five handguns for isolated accuracy in a ransom rest. The requirement for firing the handgun in a ransom rest for accuracy will not change. Firing from a ransom rest will maintain consistency throughout the isolated accuracy test, given that the Government will be firing multiple systems.

QUESTION 14:

AR-PD-177 Handgun

4.8.13.1 UID. A UID Label shall be firmly affixed to the receiver assembly. Each MH shall be identified by a serial number which shall appear on the receiver and on the UID Label. The UID Label shall not negatively affect the receiver's protective finish and must withstand all requirements of this specification. The UID Label shall be visible without disassembly of the MH.

Question: Does the term shall appear on the receiver and on the UID label mean, that the weapon serial number shall independently from being stamped into the serial number plate and being encoded into the UID Code additionally be printed in plain writing on the UID label itself?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE 14:

Yes. It is required to be encoded into the UID Label as well as stamped or engraved on the serialized part.

QUESTION 15:

L.1.5.2 REMOVABLE MAGAZINES This section defines the magazines required per pistol (3) and then goes on to define The total number of magazines required for the Bid Sample Testing should be\'85. Can you please confirm that the TOTAL numbers listed (200/220/60) include the 3 magazines included with each pistol?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE 15:

The quantities of 200 extended magazines/220 standard magazines/60 compact magazines are in addition to the three that are required with each weapon. This does not include spare magazines.

QUESTION 16:

L.1.5.9 TEST/MANN BARREL We believe that the solicitation uses TEST / MANN / ACCURACY barrel nomenclature synonymously when referring to this barrel. Please confirm that the provided 9mm ACCURACY BARREL DWG PDF provided of Drawing 8649443 is indeed the Mann barrel being referenced in this section.

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE 16:

Yes, confirmed. Drawing 8649443 is the MANN barrel being referenced. This requirement has been removed from bid sample submission and reapplied at contract award prior to the Production Verification Test.

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QUESTION 17:

L.1.5.9 TEST/MANN BARREL - Our engineers are not familiar with the square threads being specified in Drawing 8649443. Is there any additional information/drawing/reference/standard that the Army can provide to better define the thread dimensions and tolerances?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE 17:

Thread dimensions and tolerances are specified in the Chamber Detail of Drawing 8649443.

QUESTION 18:

L.1.5.7 NON-METALLIC COUPONS There appears to be a typo in this section where the thickness of the coupon (assumed to be \'bc from the other references in the solicitation) is called out as \bc. Please confirm that the thickness is indeed \'bc.

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE 18:

The thickness required is 1/4.

QUESTION 19:

L.4.1.5.1 and L.4.1.5.3 are both titled Sub-Factor 1 Handgun. This will create confusion when we prepare our response and would appreciate that it be corrected/clarified.

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE 19:

Paragraph L.4.1.5.1 will be removed and that section will be renumbered.

QUESTION 20:

AR-PD-177 PURCHASE DESCRIPTION MODULAR HANDGUN

3.4.15 EXTERIOR SURFACES Please clarify if the Army considers the barrel a major component and therefore required to be of Coyote brown color.

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE 20:

For the purpose of this requirement (3.4.15), the barrels are not considered a major component for Coyote brown color application.

QUESTION 21:

AR-PD-177 PURCHASE DESCRIPTION MODULAR HANDGUN

4.5.17 TRIGGER Due to the possibility of large variations in trigger pull measurements when using different testing equipment, please specify if the SMTE used by the Army to measure the trigger pull force will be dead weights or some type of motorized/digital trigger pull machine (such as the Dvorak Trigger Scan device). We would like to use the same method when testing our MH.

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE 21:

Initial and final inspection will be completed using the Dvorak Trigger Scan device. Intermediate measurements taken throughout testing during maintenance cycles will be completed using calibrated weights or spring gauges.

QUESTION 22:

AR-PD-177 PURCHASE DESCRIPTION MODULAR HANDGUN

4.6.1.c SOUND AND FLASH SUPPRESSION Can the Army provide information on how TOP 3-2-045 will be used to test the MH and Sound

Suppressor?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE 22:

The Government will use paragraph 4.9 of TOP 3-2-045 to conduct sound testing of the MH.

QUESTION 23:

AR-PD-177 PURCHASE DESCRIPTION MODULAR HANDGUN

4.5.1.1 Isolated DVT and FAT:

It is stated that If necessary, aiming adjustment can be done to the MH after every round is fired. During validation and/or FAT testing does the government have a standard procedure for adjusting the aim of the isolated firearm? Furthermore, how will the government determine if aiming adjustment is necessary?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE 23:

During the production verification test (PVT), the Government will use a surveyors transit to verify alignment and realign the sights after each shot, if required. For FAT, it is up to the vendor to describe how they will conduct the test, and submit same in the FAT

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plan for Government approval.

QUESTION 24:

AR-PD-180 PURCHASE DESCRIPTION BALL AMMUNITION

Paragraph 1.4 Type Description:

Please define what non-deforming means upon impacting ballistic gelatin at muzzle velocity. It should be noted that the current M882 flattens slightly upon impact with ballistic gelatin.

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE 24:

Although the M882 flattens slightly upon impact with ballistic gelatin, the Government considers this as a non-deforming projectile.

Non-deforming means that the projectile does not significantly change shape as would be seen in an expanding projectile, such as jacketed hollow point projectile.

QUESTION 25:

AR-PD-180 PURCHASE DESCRIPTION BALL AMMUNITION

Paragraph 3.5.1 Terminal Performance:

It is stated that the desired performance of XM1152 will be observed at both 25 meters (T) and 50 meters (O). How does the government weigh threshold and objective criteria relative to the TDM score? For example: Product A meets the objective(O) of exceeding M882 performance and does so with a TDM score that is 10% higher than that of M882 at distances of both 25 and 50 meters. Product B meets the threshold(T) of exceeding M882 performance in the TDM at 25 meters by achieving a score that is much greater than 10% higher than that of M882, say 40% higher and greatly outscores product A at the 25 meter distance. However product B does not achieve the objective at 50 meters. In this hypothetical scenario, how does the government rate these two products?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE 25:

A TDM score will be determined for the M882, which will serve as the threshold requirement. The greater the threshold requirement is exceeded, the lower the risk of NOT meeting this requirement. The government cannot speculate on how hypothetical scenarios as provided above will be rated.

QUESTION 26:

AR-PD-180 PURCHASE DESCRIPTION BALL AMMUNITION

Paragraph 4.5.6 Velocity:

It is stated that the test shall be conducted in accordance with SCATP-9MM, Section 4, Electronic Pressure, Velocity and Action Time

(EPVAT) Test Procedure. That test requires that the velocity start and stop screen spacing is 14 meters apart. It has been observed with several potential MHS submissions that the projectile velocity may fall from supersonic to trans-sonic between the two velocity screens due to the 14 meter spacing. When that occurs, an erroneous velocity reading is recorded. Will a deviation to the SCATP-9mm procedure be allowed for projectiles that have these characteristics?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE 26:

Deviations may be considered after contract award.

QUESTION 27:

AR-PD-179 PURCHASE DESCRIPTION SPECIAL PURPOSE AMMUNITION

Paragraph 3.5.1 Terminal Performance:

It is stated that the desired performance of XM1153 will be observed at both 25 meters (T) and 50 meters (O). Furthermore, there is a threshold (T) and objective (O) for penetration depth. How does the government weigh threshold and objective criteria relative to the

TDM score? For example: Product A meets the penetration objective (O) and generates a TDM score that is 10% greater than M882. Product

B meets the penetration threshold (T) and generates a TDM score that is 40% greater than M882. In this hypothetical scenario, how does the government rate these two products?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE 27:

A TDM score will be determined for the M882, which will serve as the threshold requirement. The greater the threshold requirement is exceeded the lower the risk of NOT meeting this requirement. The government cannot speculate on how hypothetical scenarios as provided above will be rated.

QUESTION 28:

AR-PD-179 PURCHASE DESCRIPTION SPECIAL PURPOSE AMMUNITION

Paragraph 4.5.6 Velocity:

It is stated that the test shall be conducted in accordance with SCATP-9MM, Section 4, Electronic Pressure, Velocity and Action Time

(EPVAT) Test Procedure. That test requires that the velocity start and stop screen spacing is 14 meters apart. It has been observed with several potential MHS submissions that the projectile velocity may fall from supersonic to trans-sonic between the two velocity

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screens due to the 14 meter spacing. When that occurs, an erroneous velocity reading is recorded. Will a deviation to the SCATP-9mm procedure be allowed for projectiles that have these characteristics?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE 28:

Deviations may be considered after contract award.

QUESTION 29:

BOTH AR-PD-179 & AR PD-180 PURCHASE DESCRIPTION-AMMUNITION

Paragraph 4.7.2 Energetic Material Qualification:

Is it properly understood that this requirement will be the responsibility of the government to complete after an award is made?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE 29:

Yes, this will be the responsibility of the Government to complete energetic material qualification after contract award.

RFP QUESTIONS

QUESTION 30:

Page 319 - Paragraph L.1.5.18 - Ammunition Data

It is stated that offerors shall provide velocity data and pressure data in accordance to ANSI/SAAMI Z.299.3-1993, Section I-

Characteristics. However, both the XM1152 and XM1153 purchase descriptions require that velocity and pressure data be generated per the

EPVAT procedures found in SCATP-9MM. The SCATP procedure is substantially different than the ANSI/SAAMI procedure for both pressure and velocity data generation. Does the USG want SAAMI data with the bid proposal? More specifically, does the USG require data generated using conformal pressure transducers and velocity screen spacing of 15 feet per SAAMI procedures?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE 30:

Yes, the Government requires SAAMI data with the bid sample proposals for safety evaluations. SAAMI procedures are acceptable.

QUESTION 31:

Page 212/213 - Paragraph C.5.1.1.3 Bulk Energetic Material

It is stated as part of the ammunition support package (C.5.1.1.3), that the offeror is required to submit bulk energetic samples. It is understood that these samples are required for energetic material qualification to be performed by the USG during the PVT phase of the competition.

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE 31:

Yes

QUESTION 32:

On Page 319 - Paragraph L.1.5.18 it is stated that 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 during the proposal phase. Please advise what energetic material test data is required as part of the proposal data if a non-DoD energetic is utilized or if a previously qualified DoD energetic is utilized.

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE 32:

The offeror shall submit any data available to the Government for the purpose of evaluating the energetic material qualification risks.

QUESTION 33:

In section L.1.5.9. Test/Mann Barrel: the government requires "Each Offeror shall provide three (3) identical Mann Barrels with internal dimensions identical to that of their Modular Handgun System Candidate. Length of Mann Barrel shall be representative of the Offerors submitted Modular Handgun System Full Size Candidate"

Question: Is it the intent of the government to receive the mann barrels with the same interface provided in 9mm_Accuracy_barrel_DWG drawing part number 8649443 which was provided along with the other Government MHS PDs? Or is there another USG interface that industry needs to mate with for the mann barrels?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE 33:

Section L.1.5.9 Test/Mann Barrel: The Offeror shall provide Test/Mann Barrels that have the same external dimensions as the US Army

ARDEC Drawing 8649443 Barrel, Test, Accuracy, 9mm, for interface with the test fixture. The chambering, rifling and barrel length shall be representative of the Offeror's Full Size handgun. For reference, drawing 8649443 is included as an attachment to the RFP, available upon request. This requirement has been removed from bid sample submission and reapplied at contract award prior to the Production

Verification Test.

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QUESTION 34:

What is the requirement for the color of the holster sleeve insert?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE 34:

The holster and holster sleeve are not evaluating factors on this Modular Handgun System (MHS) program. Therefore, any of the following colors for the holster sleeve insert would be acceptable (Black, Coyote Tan, Foliage Green or Olive Drab).

For your situational awareness, a follow-on procurement for production holsters is anticipated to be in Coyote Tan.

TISSUE DAMAGE MODEL (TDM) INSTRUCTIONS______________________________________

Instructions on how to enter hollow fragments into the fragment editor of the ARDEC-TDM.

If a fragment type is hollow or contains significant voids, the density entered into the Fragment Editor should be the bulk density of the total volume occupied by the fragment including voids or hollow volumes.

For example, if a hollow cylindrical fragment is 10% steel by volume and 90% air by volume, the fragment density would be (8.05 g/cc)(0.1) + (0.001225 g/cc)(0.9) = 0.835 g/cc.

Rock Island Arsenal (RIA) Radiation Test Lab E-mail Address___________________________________________________________

Change From:____________

Rock Island Arsenal (RIA) Radiation Test Lab, SMARI-ESM, Building 210, 4th Floor, Rodman Avenue, Rock Island, Il 61299-5000 is licensed by the NRC to perform leak testing services. The subcontracting under this solicitation is open to competition between Department of

Defense activities and private firms. Under the authority of 10 U.S.C. 2208(j), applicable working capital funded activities are available as potential subcontractors. Working capital funded facilities with capability within the Army include RIA.

The RIA Radiation Test Lab point of contact is Thomas G. Gizicki, Program Manager, DSN 793-7889, or commercial (309) 782-7889, FAX extension 5038, email: gizickit@ria.army.mil or SMARI-ES@ria.army.mil.

Change To:__________

Redstone Arsenal Radiation Test Lab, US Army Aviation and Missile Command, AMSAM-TMD-SR-C, Building 5400 Nuclear Counting, Redstone

Arsenal, AL 35898-5000 is licensed by the NRC to perform leak testing services. The subcontracting under this solicitation is open to competition between Department of Defense activities and private firms. Under the authority of 10 U.S.C. 2208(j), applicable working capital funded activities are available as potential subcontractors. Working capital funded facilities with capability within the Army include Redstone Arsenal.

The Redstone Arsenal point of contact is Carla White (e-mail: carla.j.white18.civ@mail.mil), phone commercial - 256-876-7666/0472. Team

Lead is Marty Johnson.

Section L.1.5.2 -_________________

Change From:____________

L.1.5.2. Removable Magazines: Each Offeror shall provide three (3) removable ammunition magazines per handgun to meet the following requirements. Full size pistols require two (2) Full Size Extended Capacity magazines and one (1) Full Size Standard Capacity. Compact pistols require one (1) Compact Standard Capacity magazine and two (2) standard magazines (as used in the full size handgun). If a single gun solution is proposed, two (2) Full Size Extended Capacity magazines and one (1) Full Size Standard Capacity magazine will be required to be submitted. The total number of magazines required for Bid Sample Testing should be: 200 extended magazines, 220 standard magazines (which includes 120 for the compact) and 60 compact magazines. The magazines shall allow for disassembly without the use of special tools, and shall not require any special tools to load. The term special tool is defined as a unique and/or new tool/device needed by the Soldier for the handguns routine operator-level maintenance, cleaning, and field stripping. For additional information on the magazine requirement, reference the Modular Handgun System Purchase Description (AR-PD-177) Paragraph 3.4.7.

Change To:__________

L.1.5.2 Removable Magazines:

L.1.5.2.1 Each Offeror shall provide three (3) removable ammunition magazines per handgun. Full size pistols require two (2) Full Size

Extended Capacity magazines and one (1) Full Size Standard Capacity. Compact pistols require one (1) Compact Standard Capacity magazine

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and two (2) standard magazines (as used in the full size handgun). If a single gun solution is proposed, two (2) Full Size Extended

Capacity magazines and one (1) Full Size Standard Capacity magazine will be required to be submitted.

L.1.5.2.2 The magazines shall allow for disassembly without the use of special tools, and shall not require any special tools to load.

For additional information on the magazine requirement, reference the Modular Handgun System Purchase Description (AR-PD-177) Paragraph

3.4.7. Special tools are defined in paragraph 6.7.

L.1.5.2.3 In addition to the magazines submitted with the handguns as stated in paragraph L.1.5.2.1, the following magazines are required to be submitted for Bid Sample Testing: 200 extended magazines, 220 standard magazines (which includes 120 for the compact) and

60 compact magazines. This quantity does not include the spare magazines.

Section L.1.5.7_________________

Change From:____________

These coupons should be approximately \'bc inch x 2 inches x 2 inches in size, and may be cut sections from actual components.

Change To:__________

These coupons should be approximately 1 / 4 inch x 2 inches x 2 inches in size, and may be cut sections from actual components.

Section L.1.5.9_________________

Change From:____________

L.1.5.9. Test/Mann Barrel: Each Offeror shall provide three (3) identical Mann Barrels with internal dimensions identical to that of their Modular Handgun System Candidate. Length of Mann Barrel shall be representative of the Offerors submitted Modular Handgun System

Full Size Candidate.

Change To:__________

L.1.5.9 Test/Mann Barrel: Not required to be submitted for Bid Sample Test phase.

Section L.4.1.5.1-__________________

Remove Line L.4.1.5.1 Sub-Factor 1 Handgun

Section L.4.1.5.3__________________

Leave As Is No Change

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SECTION E - INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

Status Regulatory Cite Title Date Status Regulatory Cite Title Date _______ _______________ ______________________________________________________________________ ____________ _______ _______________ ______________________________________________________________________ ____________

E-1 CHANGED 52.246-4007 WIPE TESTING FOR RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL (ES7912) OCT/2010

a. The Contractor shall have an independent testing laboratory conduct wipe testing and analysis on the deliverable end item as described in the Statement of Work entitled "Radioactive Wipe Test Procedure". The sample for wipe testing may be submitted to the independent testing laboratory or the Contractor may request that an independent testing laboratory representative perform wipe testing at the Contractor's facility as long as the wipe tests are analyzed at the independent testing laboratory.

b. Wipe Test sampling shall be conducted as follows:

(1) A wipe test shall be performed on the entire First Article sample (if required), or on the first production lot (if First

Article Test is not required) per the table below.

(2) From the production lot containing the item that represents the 40 percent point of production, a random sample shall be selected for wipe testing in accordance with the table below. (For example, for a total contract quantity of 3,000 items, a randomly selected sample would be drawn per the following table from the production lot containing the 1,200th cumulative item.)

Lot Size Sample Size

1 to 30 All

31 to 50 30

51 to 100 37

101 to 200 40

201 to 300 43

301 to 400 44

401 to 2,000 45

2,001 to 100,000 75

c. Prior to selection of the wipe test sample, the lot shall have met all other contract requirements. A sample shall not be submitted from a rejected lot unless authorized by the Contracting Officer.

d. Sample units shall be randomly selected from the entire lot by the Government Quality Assurance Representative.

e. The NRC requires radiation exposures to be as low as reasonably achievable (ALARA), see 10 CFR 20.1101. But, in any case, failure of any sample unit to meet the maximum activity level of no more than 1,000 Disintegrations Per Minute shall be cause for the Government to halt further product acceptance and for the Contractor to immediately perform a failure analysis and take corrective action. The failure analysis, in addition to isolating the root cause of the excessive activity level, shall include the Contractor's assessment with rationale as to the extent the condition is present in both in process and delivered product (i.e., identification of the suspect items). The Contractor's corrective action shall address the positive measures taken to prevent recurrence of the condition in the future as well as corrective actions to be taken on all suspect product. Both the failure analysis and corrective action shall be subject to review and approval by the Government prior to re initiation of Government product acceptance.

f. The independent testing laboratory employed by the Contractor must be licensed by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), or the applicable NRC Agreement State, or by the equivalent regulatory agency when the independent testing laboratory is located outside the

United States. Redstone Arsenal Radiation Test Lab, US Army Aviation and Missile Command, AMSAM-TMD-SR-C, Building 5400 Nuclear

Counting, Redstone Arsenal, AL 35898-5000 is licensed by the NRC to perform leak testing services. The subcontracting under this solicitation is open to competition between Department of Defense activities and private firms. Under the authority of 10 U.S.C.

2208(j), applicable working capital funded activities are available as potential subcontractors. Working capital funded facilities with capability within the Army include Redstone Arsenal.

The Redstone Arsenal point of contact is Carla White (e-mail: mailto:carla.j.white18.civ@mail.mil), phone commercial - 256-876-

7666/0472. Team Lead is Marty Johnson.

g. The independent testing laboratory must be able to verify the performance of the instrumentation used to analyze the wipe tests.

Documentation shall be provided in accordance with the Data Item Description.

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Please Note: ARDEC Radioactive Surveillance PM contact information:

Rich Lamoreaux, RDAR-EIQ-SF; DSN 880-8842 or 6518.

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SECTION L - INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS, AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS

L.1 PROPOSAL SUBMISSION

L.1.1 Introduction: This section contains general proposal submissions instructions as well as specific proposal requirements for the

Modular Handgun System with regards to submitting the written, bid sample hardware and ammunition portions of the proposal.

L.1.2 General. The proposal shall be presented in sufficient detail to allow Government evaluation of response to the requirements of the RFP. The Government will not assume the Offeror possesses any capability, understanding, or commitment not specified in the proposal. Please note that the Ammunition Proposal Submission, Bid Sample Hardware Submission, and Written Proposal Submission will be sent to different addresses which are delineated below.

L.1.3 Please do not wait until the last minute to submit your written, bid sample hardware and ammunition proposal. To avoid submission of late proposals, we recommend the transmission of your proposal package at least twenty-four (24) hours prior to the proposal due date and time. Proposals received after the date and hour specified will NOT BE ACCEPTED.

L.1.4 Ammunition Proposal Submission Instructions: The ammunition shall be shipped separately from the rest of the bid sample hardware proposal submission. The ammunition proposal submission shall be submitted to the following address below.

L.1.4.1 Ammunition Shipments shall be delivered to the following address:

Aberdeen Ammunition Management Branch

ATTN: Henry Reik (410) 278-4304

Bldg 714 Michaelsville Road

Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005

DODAAC: W91CRE

Mark For: Mark McCormick

NOTE: The address provided directly above is for ammunition shipments ONLY

Ammunition Shipping: Offerors are required to obtain an Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG) Control Number, prior to shipping ammunition to the address below. The process of obtaining a Control Number takes approximately ten (10) business days and must be obtained approximately thirty (30) days prior to shipping; therefore, Offerors are advised to plan accordingly. A Control No. is required prior to shipment of the ammunition from the Offerors facility to the Government. Information required from the Offeror to process an Aberdeen

Ammunition Control Number is as follows, and is required for each Caliber/Projectile type:

- Estimated Date of Arrival:

- From (Company/Location):

- Caliber/Projectile Type:

- Quantity:

- Lot Number(s):

- Hazard Class:

- Storage Compatibility Group:

- Net Explosive Weight:

NOTE: The information above should be sent to both POCs at the following email addresses:

Mr. Mark McCormick: mark.a.mccormick32.civ@mail.mil

Mr. George Niewenhous: george.b.niewenhous.civ@mail.mil _______________________________________________________

The information above will be used to generate an APG Ammunition Control Number. Once the numbers are established, they will be conveyed back to the Offeror. Control Numbers MUST be noted on all ammunition shipment paperwork.

Shipments without a Control Number will not be accepted.

Ammunition with a Government issued Control No. shall be received at the above address NO LATER THAN the date and hour outlined in the

Modular Handgun System solicitation.

L.1.4.2 Bid Sample Hardware Proposal Submission Instructions: Offerors shall include with their bid sample hardware submission three (3) hard COPIES and one (1) COMPACT DISC (CD) of the Offeror's Operations & Maintenance (O&M) Manual & Instructions for the handgun. The bid sample hardware proposal submission along with the required O&M manual and instructions shall be submitted to the address below NO

LATER THAN the date and hour outlined in the solicitation.

Bid Sample Hardware, except ammunition, shall be delivered to the following:

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US Army Aberdenn Testing Center (ATC)

Building 358, ATTN: Mark McCormick/George Niewenhous

Telephone: 410-278-8025/410-278-8638

Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005

Email: mark.a.mccormick32.civ@mail.mil george.b.niewenhous.civ@mail.mil ________________________________

DODAAC: W81C5M

Hardware received after the date and hour specified will NOT BE ACCEPTED.

L.1.5 Bid Sample and Hardware Submission

Sample hardware shall be representative of the Offerors production processes and quality that can be expected in full rate production units. Offerors hardware submission shall be verified for completeness. If it is determined that a part of the submission is missing the

Offeror shall be notified and be given no more than 10 business days to complete the submission. Failure to submit within 10 business days will result in elimination from the competition.

NOTE: UID labels shall be applied to the serialized component of the handgun.

Interested Offerors must submit thirty-two (32) complete, identical, and functional bid samples of their proposed full size Modular

Handgun System, and four (4) compact Modular Handgun System (if applicable). Each bid sample shall consist of the following:

L.1.5.1. Handgun: Each Offeror shall provide Modular Handgun System candidate systems (both full size and compact) in accordance with the Modular Handgun System Purchase Description (AR-PD-177). Interested Offerors must submit thirty-two (32) complete, identical, and functional bid samples of their proposed full size Modular Handgun System , and four (4) compact Modular Handgun System (if applicable). If the Offeror is submitting a one (1) gun solution, thirty-six (36) complete, identical, and functional bid samples are required. Single gun proposals will be evaluated against the requirements of both the full size and compact weapons. Standard commercial markings are acceptable for bid samples.

L.1.5.2. Removable Magazines:

L.1.5.2.1 Each Offeror shall provide three (3) removable ammunition magazines per handgun. Full size pistols require two (2) Full Size

Extended Capacity magazines and one (1) Full Size Standard Capacity. Compact pistols require one (1) Compact Standard Capacity magazine and two (2) standard magazines (as used in the full size handgun). If a single gun solution is proposed, two (2) Full Size Extended

Capacity magazines and one (1) Full Size Standard Capacity magazine will be required to be submitted.

L.1.5.2.2 The magazines shall allow for disassembly without the use of special tools, and shall not require any special tools to load.

For additional information on the magazine requirement, reference the Modular Handgun System Purchase Description (AR-PD-177) Paragraph

3.4.7. Special tools are defined in paragraph 6.7.

L.1.5.2.3 In addition to the magazines submitted with the handguns as stated in paragraph L.1.5.2.1, the following magazines are required to be submitted for Bid Sample Testing: 200 extended magazines, 220 standard magazines (which includes 120 for the compact) and

60 compact magazines. This quantity does not include the spare magazines.

L.1.5.3. Holster: Each Offeror shall provide thirty (30) right handed and ten (10) left handed sleeves that are compatible with the

Improved Modular Tactical Holster (IMTH) Quick Disconnect (female adapter), PN 430952CT.

L.1.5.4 Magazine Pouches: Each Offeror shall provide eighty (80) MOLLE compatible magazine pouches. Each magazine pouch shall securely carry 1 extended magazine, in accordance with TM-10-8465-236-10. The magazine pouches shall have a cover to protect the magazine from environmental conditions, such as sand, dust, mud, etc. The magazine pouch shall have a drain hole. The magazine pouch shall be similar in form, fit and function as the currently issued magazine pouches listed here: NSN 8465-01-524-7361 9(Digital ACU) or 8415-01-

519-6467 (Olive Drab) or 8415-01-519-5184 (Khaki).

L.1.5.5. Cleaning Kit: Each Offeror shall provide one (1) bore brush per handgun. The bore brush for the handgun shall be compatible with the currently issued cleaning rod: Rod, Cleaning, Cal .45, M4 Drawing number 5564102. A drawing for the currently issued cleaning brush tip is included for reference: Tip, Cleaning Brush Drawing number 5238602. These drawings are included as attachments.

L.1.5.6. Replacement Barrels and Spare and Repair Parts: Each Offeror shall provide replacement barrels, spare and repair parts, magazines, and spare supplies for the cleaning kits adequate to support the evaluation.

NOTE: A sufficient number of replacement barrels, magazines, spare and repair parts as determined by the Offeror, is required to support the following tests. Note that the quantities of ammunition below is a subset of the total quantities required as listed in paragraph

L.1.5.11.

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|Test |Number of Guns |Rounds per Gun |Total Rounds |

|Reliability | 3 | 12,500 | 37,500 |

|High Temperature | 3 | 3,600 | 10,800 |

|User Evaluation | 10 | 1,000 | 10,000 |

ALL HANDGUNS PROVIDED AS PART OF THE PROPOSAL SUBMISSION WILL BE USED IN TESTING. The results of High Temperature testing will be used to support the issuance of a safety release. This test will be conducted as outlined in paragraph 4.7.10.2 of purchase description AR

PD 177. Any weapon that fails to have a safety release issued, will be eliminated from further consideration.

L.1.5.7. Non-metallic Coupons: Each Offeror shall provide five (5) coupons (samples) of each type of non-metallic material used on the

Modular Handgun System. The coupons shall be labeled to identify the associated handgun components. These coupons should be approximately 1/4 inch x 2 inches x 2 inches in size, and may be cut sections from actual components. For non-metallic components that are smaller than the suggested coupon size, an actual part may be submitted for testing. Non-metallic coupons are required in order to test chemical compatibility with non-destructive testing chemicals to prevent damaging test articles during NDT. The results from this test is not evaluated and will not impact evaluation of the weapon. THESE COUPONS/PARTS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED SPARE PARTS FOR TESTING, WILL BE CONSIDERED TO BE UNSERVICEABLE FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT PARTS, AND ARE TO BE PROVIDED IN ADDITION TO THE SPARE PARTS REQUIREMENT

FOR TESTING SUPPORT.

The Modular Handgun System will be subject to exposure to dye penetrant chemicals during Non Destructive Testing (NDT). Non-Destructive

Testing will be performed upon initial inspection, at intervals of 4,000 rounds, and at final inspection. Sufficient spares and mandatory replacement parts (i.e.: roll pins, screws, etc) are to be provided to facilitate disassembly/ reassembly throughout the bid sample testing.

Any special tools required to support the Modular Handgun System during the live fire tests shall be supplied by the Offeror. Offerors will not be given the opportunity to provide additional spare and repair parts while testing is being conducted; therefore, all replacement barrels, magazines and spare and repair parts must be provided at the date/time of proposal submission, prior to initiation of testing. There is NO LIMIT to the number of spares that an Offeror can provide nor will an Offeror be negatively rated for providing extra spares. ANY CANDIDATE SYSTEM THAT DOES NOT MEET TEST REQUIREMENTS DUE TO PARTS BREAKAGE AND A LACK OF SPARE AND REPAIR PARTS WILL

BE CONSIDERED NON-OPERATOR REPAIRABLE AND WILL BE DOCUMENTED AS A CLASS III FAILURE REGARDLESS OF THE TYPE OF FAILURE. ADDITIONALLY, ANY

MODULAR HANDGUN SYSTEM CANDIDATE WHO RECEIVES A CLASS III FAILURE FOR INSUFFICIENT SPARES, WHICH INCLUDES MAGAZINES OR REPLACEMENT

BARRELS WILL BE RATED AS UNACCEPTABLE AND WILL BE ELIMINATED FROM FURTHER CONSIDERATION FOR CONTRACT AWARD. Failure definitions can be obtained from Section 4.8.1.3 and 6.7 of the Modular Handgun System Purchase Description (AR-PD-177).

L.1.5.8. Ransom Rest Inserts: Each Offeror shall provide two (2) Ransom Rest inserts for use with their full size candidate modular handgun systems. In addition, each Offeror will specify the torque to which the insert fasteners will be tightened for use in accuracy testing. Torque specifications shall be included with the Ransom Rest inserts. Specifications shall be provided in such a manner as to ensure the instructions are not lost during delivery to the Aberdeen Test Center.

L.1.5.9. Test/Mann Barrel: Not required to be submitted for Bid Sample Test phase.

L.1.5.10. Suppressor Kit: Each Offeror shall provide three (3) complete suppressor kits for their Full Size Modular Handgun System candidate submissions. A suppressor kit is necessary to allow a standard Modular Handgun System to be operationally capable of firing with the suppressor. This kit must include the suppressor, and may include any of the following, as necessary: a slide with taller sights, threaded barrel, adapters, etc. All components required to enable a suppressor to be attached must be interchangeable at the operator level. The government is verifying that the suppressor kit is functional. The suppressor is only to demonstrate that the weapon can be fired using the requested kit and will not be evaluated.

L.1.5.11. Ammunition: Each Offeror will be required to submit sufficient rounds of ammunition to conduct Bid Sample testing. At a minimum, Offerors shall provide 2,000 rounds of Ball, 60,000 rounds of Special Purpose (SP), and fifty (50) Dummy rounds. For additional information, see Purchase Descriptions AR-PD-180 for Ball ammunition, AR-PD-179 for SP ammunition, and AR-PD-184 for Dummy ammunition.

L.1.5.12. Headspace Gage Set: Each Offeror shall provide a headspace gage set. The headspace gage set shall include, at a minimum, one

(1) GO and one (1) NO-GO gage. Preferred would be an incrementally sized set. The Offeror shall include headspace gauging instructions.

L.1.5.13. Magazine Loaders: To facilitate testing, the Government will be utilizing the pistol magazine speed loaders. The magazine loader will be the UpLULA loader, P/N UP60B, produced by maglula Ltd. If the UpLula magazine loader is incompatible with the Offerors magazines, or if the Offeror prefers a different magazine loader, the Offeror shall provide thirty-six (36) alternate magazine loaders.

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L.1.5.14. Operations & Maintenance Manuals/Instructions: Each Offeror shall provide commercial operator/maintenance manuals that describe the operation and/or maintenance (O&M) requirements for their Modular Handgun System submissions. Note that the following five

(5) groups of non-mating parts are to be interchanged during the Parts Interchangeability subtest conducted during the Bid Sample Test phase: Barrel, Frame, Slide, Magazine, and Drive Spring.

Note: The lubricants/cleaning solvents used by the Government during this evaluation and the down-select evaluation are limited to the following:

| Description | NSN |

| Cleaner, Lubricant and Preservative (CLP) | 9150-01-102-1473 |

| Lubricant Oil, Arctic Weapons (LAW) | 9150-00-292-9689 |

| Breakthrough | 9150-00-N04-3283 |

L.1.5.15. Safety Assessment Report: The Offeror shall include a Safety Assessment Report (SAR) with their proposal as a separate attachment. This will provide a comprehensive evaluation of the risk being assumed prior to test or operation of the system. HARD COPIES of the SAR must be provided with the written technical proposals.

L.1.5.16. Safety Assessment Report Content: The Offeror shall perform and document a safety assessment to identify all safety features of the hardware and system design and to identify procedural and hardware-related hazards that may be present in the system being acquired, including specific procedural controls and precautions that should be followed. The safety assessment shall:

1) Provide definitions for severity and probability for any identified hazards and the ranking of the hazards (high, medium, or low) based upon the combination of the severity and probability.

2) Provide the results of: analyses and tests performed to identify hazards inherent in the system, including those hazards that still have a residual risk; the actions that have been taken to reduce the associated risk to an acceptable level; results of tests conducted…