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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

SEE SCHEDULE

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Firm Fixed Price

0003 2015NOV10

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ARMY CONTRACTING COMMAND - NJ

PICATINNY ARSENAL, NJ 07806-5000

LAURA A. MACKIE

EMAIL: LAURA.A.MACKIE.CIV@MAIL.MIL

W15QKN-15-R-0173

2015SEP25

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/SIGNED/

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CONTINUATION SHEET

Reference No. of Document Being Continued Page of

Name of Offeror or Contractor:

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SECTION A - SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Buyer Name: LAURA A. MACKIE

Buyer Office Symbol/Telephone Number: ACC-NJ-MA/(973)724-2293

Type of Contract 1: Firm Fixed Price

Kind of Contract: Supply Contracts and Priced Orders

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The purpose of Amendment 0003 is to update the following:

1) Section L shall be revised as follows:

a) Paragraph L.3.1__________________

FROM:_____

L.3.1 Each proposal shall be submitted in separate volumes (Volumes). Volume I will consist of Factors 1, 2, and 3; Volume II will consist of Factor 4; and Volume III will consist of Factor 5. Each proposal must include all volumes and shall be submitted by the closing date and time of the solicitation. Failure to provide any volume may result in the proposal being given an Unacceptable rating.

Information provided shall be specific to each Factor.

Page limitation for each Factor is as follows:

Factor 1: Technical Capability (Maximum of 25 pages)

Factor 2: Manufacturing Capabilities (Maximum of 25 pages)

Factor 3: Quality Management System (Maximum of 25 pages)

Factor 4: Program Schedule (Maximum of 5 pages)

Factor 5: Past Performance (No Maximum)

Factor 6: Price (No Maximum)

TO:___

L.3.1 Each proposal shall be submitted in separate volumes (Volumes). Volume I will consist of Factors 1, 2, and 3; Volume II will consist of Factor 4; and Volume III will consist of Factor 5. Each proposal must include all volumes and shall be submitted by the closing date and time of the solicitation. Failure to provide any volume may result in the proposal being given an Unacceptable rating.

Information provided shall be specific to each Factor.

Page limitation for each Factor is as follows:

Factor 1: Technical Capability (Maximum of 25 pages)

Factor 2: Quality Management System (Maximum of 25 pages)

Factor 3: Program Schedule (Maximum of 5 pages)

Factor 4: Past Performance (No Maximum)

Factor 5: Price (No Maximum)

b) Paragraph L.4.1.2____________________

FROM:_____

L.4.1.2 Factor 2 Manufacturing System

The Offeror shall provide a detailed manufacturing process plan for the production of the Cartridge, 12 Gauge Frangible, MK 286 MOD 0 as well as the process flow chart and written descriptions of each operation, including packaging operations.

The Offeror shall provide detailed information on the facilities and equipment to be used in the performance of this contract as well as equipment capacities that are identified.

TO:___

The entire L.4.1.2 Factor 2 Manufacturing System has been removed.

c) Paragraph L.4.1.3____________________

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FROM:_____

L.4.1.3. Factor 3 Quality Management System:

The Offeror shall describe how their quality management system meets the requirements listed in Higher-Level Contract Quality

Requirements within the solicitation and in Specification WS-35696.

The Offeror shall describe their processes for submitting deliverables that conform to requirements per Specification WS-35696 and to generate and maintain sufficient evidence of conformance; establishing their own manufacturing and process controls to produce results in accordance with requirements and; the utilization of preventive practices (i.e. process controls and statistical techniques). In addition, the Offeror will describe the procedure used to remove and keep apart nonconforming product from the flow of production; the process(es) used to identify and segregate critical non-conformances and; the procedures utilized on the implementation of corrective action(s). The Offeror will provide a description on how each critical characteristic will have an implemented automated screening or a failsafe manufacturing operation and a description of the methodology used for the application of the VL-VII sampling plan to verify the performance of the critical defect screening operation in accordance with MIL-STD-1916, paragraph 4.4. The Offeror shall describe their internal corrective action procedures when non-conforming product is identified.

The Offeror shall describe how ISO 10012-2003 or National Conference of Standards Laboratories (NCSL) Z540.3 Calibration system/program will be used to meet the requirements of the Statement of Work and how it will be implemented and maintained.

TO:___

L.4.1.2. Factor 2 Quality Management System:

The Offeror shall describe how their quality management system meets the requirements listed in Higher-Level Contract Quality

Requirements within the solicitation.

The Offeror shall provide a description on how each critical characteristic will have an implemented automated screening or a failsafe manufacturing operation and a description of the methodology used for the application of the VL-VII sampling plan to verify the performance of the critical defect screening operation in accordance with MIL-STD-1916, paragraph 4.4. The Offeror shall describe their internal corrective action procedures when non-conforming product is identified.

The Offeror shall describe how ISO 10012-2003 or National Conference of Standards Laboratories (NCSL) Z540.3 Calibration system/program will be implemented and maintained.

d) Paragraph L.4.1.4____________________

FROM:_____

L.4.1.4 Factor 4 Program Schedule:

The Offeror shall provide an Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) that supports the base award production and delivery rate of 1,500,000 each of Cartridge, 12 Gauge No. 00 Bucksho, Frangible NK 286 MOD 0. An analysis of the critical path and associated risks shall be provided.

TO:___

L.4.1.3 Factor 3 Program Schedule:

The Offeror shall provide an Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) that supports the base award production and delivery rate of 1,500,000 each of Cartridge, 12 Gauge No. 00 Bucksho, Frangible NK 286 MOD 0. An analysis of the critical path and associated risks shall be provided.

2) Section M shall be revised as follows:

a) Paragraph B.1________________

FROM:_____

B.1 The Government will evaluate each proposal and the Source Selection Authority (SSA) will assess the results of the following

Factors, listed below:

Factor 1: Technical Capability

Factor 2: Manufacturing Capability

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Factor 3: Quality Management System

Factor 4: Program Schedule

Factor 5: Past Performance

Factor 6: Price

TO:___

B.1 The Government will evaluate each proposal and the Source Selection Authority (SSA) will assess the results of the following

Factors, listed below:

Factor 1: Technical Capability

Factor 2: Quality Management System

Factor 3: Program Schedule

Factor 4: Past Performance

Factor 5: Price

b) Paragraph C.3________________

FROM:_____

C.3 FACTOR 2: MANUFACTURING CAPABILITIES

C.3.1 The Government will evaluate the Offerors detailed manufacturing process plan for the production of the Cartridge, 12 Gauge

Frangible, MK 286 MOD 0 as well as the process flow chart and written descriptions of each operation, including packaging operations.

C.3.2 The Government will evaluate detailed information on the facilities and equipment to be used in the performance of any contract which may result from this solicitation as well as equipment capacities that are identified.

C.3.3 Manufacturing Capabilities Factor Ratings:

RATING DESCRIPTION

ACCEPTABLE Proposal clearly meets the minimum requirements of the solicitation

UNACCEPTABLE Proposal does not clearly meet the minimum requirements of the solicitation

TO:___

The entire C.3 FACTOR 2: MANUFACTURING CAPABILITIES and its subparagraphs, C.3.1, C.3.2 and C.3.3 has been removed.

c) Paragraph C.4________________

FROM:_____

C.4 FACTOR 3: QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

TO:___

C.3 FACTOR 2: QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

d) Paragraph C.4.1__________________

FROM:_____

C.4.1 The Offeror's quality management system will be evaluated on the level of understanding and ability to meet the requirements listed in Higher-Level Contract Quality Requirements within the solicitation and in Specification WS-35696. The Offeror shall be rated

Unacceptable in the Quality Management Factor if it does not meet the Higher-Level Contract Quality Requirements .The Offeror's Quality

System will be evaluated on its ability to ensure conforming parts are supplied to the Government in accordance with the requirements of the solicitation and technical data specifications.

TO:___

C.3.1 The Offeror's quality management system will be evaluated on the level of understanding and ability to meet the requirements listed in Higher-Level Contract Quality Requirements within the solicitation. The Offeror shall be rated Unacceptable in the Quality

Management Factor if it does not meet the Higher-Level Contract Quality Requirements.

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e) Paragraph C.4.2__________________

FROM:_____

C.4.2 The Government will evaluate the Offeror's detailed system used to meet MIL-STD-1916 and the requirements of the SOW to assure deliverables are conforming to requirements, the use of preventive practices, handling of defective material; the identification and segregation of critical defects; corrective actions and verification methodologies for performance of the critical characteristics' screening operations.

TO:___

The entire C.4.2 paragraph has been removed.

f) Paragraph C.4.3__________________

FROM:_____

C.4.3 The Government will evaluate the Offerors description of ISO 10012-2003 or National Conference of Standards Laboratories (NCSL)

Z540.3 Calibration system/program that will be used to meet the requirements of the Statement of Work and how it will be implemented and maintained.

TO:___

C.3.2 The Government will evaluate the Offerors description of ISO 10012-2003 or National Conference of Standards Laboratories (NCSL)

Z540.3 Calibration system/program and how it will be implemented and maintained.

g) Paragraph C.3.2:___________________

FROM:_____

C.4.4 Quality System Factor Ratings:

RATING DESCRIPTION

ACCEPTABLE Proposal clearly meets the minimum requirements of the solicitation

UNACCEPTABLE Proposal does not clearly meet the minimum requirements of the solicitation

TO:___

C.3.3 Quality System Factor Ratings:

RATING DESCRIPTION

ACCEPTABLE Proposal clearly meets the minimum requirements of the solicitation

UNACCEPTABLE Proposal does not clearly meet the minimum requirements of the solicitation

h) The following paragraphs and subparagraphs shall be re-numbered accordingly:_______________________________________________________________________________

FROM:_____

C.5 FACTOR 4: PAST PERFORMANCE

C.5.1

C.5.2

C.6 FACTOR 5: PAST PERFORMANCE

C.6.1

C.6.2

C.6.3

C.6.4

C.6.5

C.7 FACTOR 6: PRICE

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C.7.1

C.7.2

C.7.3

C.7.4

C.7.5

C.7.6

C.7.7

C.8 DETERMINATION OF RESPONSIBILITY:

C.8.1

C.8.2

C.8.3

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C.4 FACTOR 3: PAST PERFORMANCE

C.4.1

C.4.2

C.5 FACTOR 4: PAST PERFORMANCE

C.5.1

C.5.2

C.5.3

C.5.4

C.5.5

C.6 FACTOR 5: PRICE

C.6.1

C.6.2

C.6.3

C.6.4

C.6.5

C.6.6

C.6.7

C.7 DETERMINATION OF RESPONSIBILITY:

C.7.1

C.7.2

C.7.3

3) Extend the proposal submission date from 10 November 2015, 3:00 PM Eastern Standard Time (EST) to 20 November 2015, 3:00 PM EST.

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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

Cartridge, 12 Gauge NO. 00 Buckshot, Frangible MK286 MOD 0.

L.1.2 General. The proposal shall be presented in sufficient detail to allow Government evaluation of response to the requirements of the Request for Proposal (RFP). The Government will not assume the Offeror possesses any capability, understanding, or commitment not specified in the proposal.

L.2 PROPOSAL INSTRUCTIONS:

L.2.1 General:

L.2.1.1 Offerors shall provide information by addressing each Factor in the format and sequence identified in the solicitation. The

Technical Capability Factor, Manufacturing Capabilities Factor, Quality Management System Factor, Program Schedule Factor and Past

Performance Factor will be evaluated on an Acceptable or Unacceptable basis. The Factors identify the minimum requirements that are key to successful contract performance. An Offeror must receive an Acceptable rating for all non-price Factors to be considered for award.

In order to be rated Acceptable, the proposal must clearly meet the minimum requirements of the solicitation. The Offeror must provide information in sufficient detail to allow the Government to award for the Solicited Item to the Offeror whose proposal is determined to be the Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) based on the evaluation criteria outlined in this solicitation.

L.2.1.2 The proposal must not merely repeat the solicitation requirements, but rather must provide convincing documentary evidence in support of conclusive statements of how contract requirements will be met.

L.2.1.3 The Government does not assume the duty to search for data to cure problems it finds in proposals. The burden of proving acceptability remains with the Offerors.

L.2.1.4 The Government intends to award without discussions (see FAR 52.215-1). Proposals that do not contain the information requested in this solicitation risk being determined Unacceptable by the Government. The Government will not assume the Offeror possesses any capability, understanding, or commitment not specified in the proposal.

L.2.1.5 Alternate Proposals: Alternate proposals will not be accepted.

L.2.2 All questions concerning this procurement, either technical or contractual must be submitted in writing to the Contracting

Officer. No direct discussion between the technical representative and a prospective Offeror will be conducted. Questions shall be sent to the following point of contact, and proposals shall be submitted to the following point of contact:

Army Contracting Command - New Jersey

ACC-NJ-MA, Bldg. 10

ATTN: Laura A. Mackie

Phone:(973) 724-2293

Picatinny Arsenal, NJ 07806-5000

E-mail: laura.a.mackie.civ@mail.mil

L.2.3 The proposal shall consist of the following:

L.2.3.1 Each proposal shall be submitted in the English language and consist of and include all of the following:

a. One (1) signed and completed electronic copy of the attached Standard Form 33

Solicitation Offer and Award (SF 33) and continuation sheets (Sections A through M) signed by a person authorized to enter into the proposed contract on behalf of the Offeror. Acknowledgment of all amendments to the solicitation and all continuation sheets are to be filled in as directed, i.e., proposed prices in Section B, any fill-ins required, such as Contract Data Requirements List: DD Form 1423 with Blocks 17 and 18 completed if required, and Certifications and Representations in Section K. Offerors are directed to thoroughly read the solicitation and fill in the required information in the appropriate solicitation clauses. For any fill-ins that are not applicable, the Offeror must acknowledge by indicating N/A. The proposal must also include computation for the use of Government

Property, if applicable.

b. Three (3) electronic CD copies of the proposal volumes, as reflected in L.3., compiled using the Microsoft Office for Windows suite of applications, submitted on a single-write CD-ROM to prevent accidental erasure of the data therein, formatted for a MS Windows computer. The Price Factor shall be contained on a separate CD from non-price Factors. Price breakdown will include MS Excel spreadsheets with formulae intact. Process flows may be delivered in hard copy if not compatible with the above software. Each CD must be clearly marked with Offerors Name and Solicitation Number. Alternatively, files may be provided in Portable Document Format (.pdf).

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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.

L.2.3.2 Each Large Business Offeror shall provide a Small Business Subcontracting Plan that contains all the elements required by FAR

52.219-9, alternate II. This plan shall be incorporated into any resultant contract in reference to this RFP.

L.3 FORMAT FOR PROPOSALS

L.3.1 Each proposal shall be submitted in separate volumes (Volumes). Volume I will consist of Factors 1, 2, and 3; Volume II will consist of Factor 4; and Volume III will consist of Factor 5. Each proposal must include all volumes and shall be submitted by the closing date and time of the solicitation. Failure to provide any volume may result in the proposal being given an Unacceptable rating.

Information provided shall be specific to each Factor.

Page limitation for each Factor is as follows:

Factor 1: Technical Capability (Maximum of 25 pages)

Factor 2: Quality Management System (Maximum of 25 pages)

Factor 3: Program Schedule (Maximum of 5 pages)

Factor 4: Past Performance (No Maximum)

Factor 5: Price (No Maximum)

L.3.2 Each volume shall be clearly identified and shall begin at the top of a page. All pages of each volume shall be appropriately numbered and identified by the complete company name, date and solicitation number in the header and/or footer. A Table of Contents should be created using the Table of Contents feature in MS Word. MS Word (.doc) files shall use the following page setup parameters:

Margins Top, Bottom, Left, Right - 1

Gutter 0

From Edge Header, Footer 0.5

Page Size, Width 8.5

Page Size, Height 11

L.3.3 Length:

L.3.3.1 Each volume shall be as brief as possible, consistent with complete submission. The page count will be made by counting the pages from left to right, consecutively. Pages that exceed the page limitation will be returned to the Offeror and will not be evaluated. Each paragraph shall be separated by at least one blank line. Annexes, documentation and attachments that are submitted by the Offeror, which are not required as part of the RFP, will count against the page limitations. If pages are printed on both sides, each side will count as a separate page. The following will not count against page limitations: volume title pages, table of contents pages, cross-referencing pages, indices, acronym lists and page dividers (used to separate proposal sections). Pages should not exceed 8-

1/2 inches in width by 11 inches in length; foldout pages depicting such items as sketches, Factory floor layouts, etc. may be used, with each fold counted as one page. The font used shall not be less than 10 point.

L.3.3.2 Deviation from Requested Format. Request for deviations from the requested format shall be submitted to the Procuring

Contracting Officer (PCO) no later than 15 days after release of the solicitation. Offerors shall provide an explanation, in a clearly relatable format such as a matrix, of any differences between the manner in which the proposal was requested and the manner in which it is proposed to be submitted.

L.3.3.3 The Offeror is responsible for including sufficient details to permit a complete and accurate evaluation of the proposal.

Offerors shall provide a proposal that, at a minimum, addresses those evaluation Factors and sub-Factors required in Section M of the

RFP. Each proposal shall address all the requirements of the RFP and the Statement of Work (Section C).

L.3.3.4 File Packaging - All of the proposal files shall be compressed (zipped) into one file using WinZip version 6.2 or later, or as separate uploads in their native format, i.e. doc, xls, ppt, etc. *Please note Self extracting .exe files will not be accepted.*

L.4 SPECIFIC PROPOSAL INSTRUCTIONS:

Offerors are responsible for including sufficient details (i.e. drawings, test data) to permit a complete and accurate evaluation strictly from a technical standpoint. The Technical Volume(s) shall have a separate index, which contains narrative titles that are cross-referenced to both the applicable Statement of Work (SOW) paragraph and page number. This index shall not count against the Page limitation for the Technical Volume. The narrative discussions shall also be related to the applicable SOW paragraph by placing the appropriate SOW number at the beginning of the discussion text. The proposal shall be detailed and clearly stated to allow an

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assessment by the Government without the need for additional clarifications. The Offeror shall provide detailed narrative discussions that address both the SOW and the Contract Data Requirements List (CDRLs) of the solicitation. All information and data provided shall be specific to the Cartridge, 12 Gauge NO. 00 Buckshot, Frangible MK286 MOD 0, except for the area of Past Performance. In the response to the Request for Proposal the Offeror must address the following Factors:

L.4.1 VOLUME I

L.4.1.1 Factor 1 Technical Capability

The Offeror shall provide a detailed description and process map of the proposed manufacturing processes for both the prime contractor and major/key subcontractors to include the steps required for manufacture, assembly, inspection, marking, packaging and storage as well as sequence of operations for all assemblies, subassemblies and parts. This description shall indicate which elements are manufactured in-house, which are subcontracted, and which are purchased material/parts. The Offeror must identify both prime and major/key subcontractors essential manufacturing and test facilities, equipment and tooling. The Offeror must provide information and data on facilities, equipment, and tooling required to meet the base award production rate of 1,500,000 for the Cartridge, 12 Gauge NO. 00

Buckshot, Frangible MK 286 MOD 0.

L.4.1.2. Factor 2 Quality Management System:

The Offeror shall describe how their quality management system meets the requirements listed in Higher-Level Contract Quality

Requirements within the solicitation.

The Offeror shall provide a description on how each critical characteristic will have an implemented automated screening or a failsafe manufacturing operation and a description of the methodology used for the application of the VL-VII sampling plan to verify the performance of the critical defect screening operation in accordance with MIL-STD-1916, paragraph 4.4. The Offeror shall describe their internal corrective action procedures when non-conforming product is identified.

The Offeror shall describe how ISO 10012-2003 or National Conference of Standards Laboratories (NCSL) Z540.3 Calibration system/program will be implemented and maintained.

L.4.1.3 Factor 3 Program Schedule:

The Offeror shall provide an Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) that supports the base award production and delivery rate of 1,500,000 each of Cartridge, 12 Gauge No. 00 Bucksho, Frangible NK 286 MOD 0. An analysis of the critical path and associated risks shall be provided.

L.4.2 VOLUME II

L.4.2.1 Past Performance Factor. Offerors shall identify pertinent past history, which indicates that similar efforts of equal or greater complexity have been performed using the Offerors existing plant capability and demonstrate satisfaction of customer requirements.

L.4.2.2 Offerors shall submit a list of all recent Government contracts (prime and major subcontracts) in performance or awarded within the past 3 years, or awarded earlier than 3 years ago, but for which deliveries occurred or were scheduled to occur within the past three years, which are relevant to the efforts required by this solicitation. Data concerning the prime Offeror shall be provided first, followed by each proposed major subcontractor, in alphabetical order. Offerors are reminded that both independent data and data provided by the Offerors in their proposals may be used to evaluate the Offerors past performance. Since the Government may not necessarily interview all of the sources provided by the Offerors, it is incumbent upon the Offeror to explain the relevance of the data provided. The Government does not assume the duty to search for data to cure problems it finds in proposals. The burden of providing thorough and complete past performance information remains with the Offerors. Proposals that do not contain the information requested by this paragraph may result in rejection or receipt of a high performance risk evaluation by the Government. This part shall be organized into the following sections:

(1) Section 1 Contract Descriptions. This section shall include the following information in the following format:

(a) Contractor/Subcontractor place of performance, CAGE Code and DUNS Number. If the work was performed as a subcontractor, also provide the name of the prime contractor and Point of Contact (POC) within the prime contractor organization (name, and current address, e-mail address, and telephone and fax numbers).

(b) Government contracting activity, and current address, Procuring Contracting Officer's name, e-mail address, telephone and fax numbers.

(c) Governments technical representative, and current e-mail address, telephone and fax numbers.

(d) Government contract administration activity and the Administrative Contracting Officer's name, and current e-mail address, telephone and fax numbers.

(e) Government contract administration activity's Pre-Award Monitor's name and current e-mail address, telephone and fax numbers.

(f) Contract Number and, in the case of Indefinite Delivery type contracts, GSA contracts, and Blanket Purchase Agreements, include

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Delivery Order Numbers also.

(g) Contract Type (specific type such as Fixed Price (FP), Cost Reimbursement (CR), Time & Materials (T&M), etc.) In the case of

Indefinite Delivery contracts, indicate specific type (Requirements, Definite Quantity, and Indefinite Quantity) and secondary contract type (FP, CR, T&M, etc.).

(h) Awarded price/cost.

(i) Final or projected final price/cost.

(j) Original delivery schedule, including dates of start and completion of work.

(k) Final or projected final, delivery schedule, including dates of start and completion of work.

(2) Section 2 - Performance. Offerors shall provide a specific narrative explanation of each contract listed in Section 1 describing the objectives achieved and detailing how the effort is relevant to the requirements of this solicitation.

(a) For any contracts that did not/do not meet original schedule or technical performance requirements, provide a brief explanation of the reason(s) for the shortcomings and any corrective action(s) taken to avoid recurrence. The Offerors shall list each time the delivery schedule was revised and provide an explanation of why the revision was necessary. All Requests for Deviation and Requests for

Waiver shall be addressed with respect to causes and corrective actions. The Offerors shall also provide a copy of any Cure Notices or

Show Cause Letters received on each contract listed and a description of any corrective action implemented by the Offeror or proposed subcontractor. The Offerors shall indicate if any of the contracts listed were terminated and the type and reasons for the termination.

(b) For all contracts, the Offeror shall provide data on all manufacturing warranty returns. Data shall delineate total number of warranty returns, number of Could Not Duplicate (CND), number of failures attributable to GFE component failures, and number and nature of failures attributable to the Offerors delivered product.

(3) Section 3 Subcontracts. Offerors shall provide an outline of how the effort required by the solicitation will be assigned for performance within the Offerors corporate entity and among the proposed subcontractors. The information provided for the prime Offeror and each proposed major subcontractor must include the entire company name, company address, CAGE Code, DUNS Number and type of work to be performed by citing the applicable Government SOW subparagraph number. This includes all subcontractors who will be providing critical hardware/services or whose subcontract is for more than 25% of the total proposed price.

(4) Section 4 New Corporate Entities. New corporate entities may submit data on prior contracts involving its officers and employees.

However, in addition to the other requirements in this section, the Offeror shall discuss in detail the role performed by such persons in the prior contracts cited. Information should be included in the files described in the sections above.

(5) Past Performance Questionnaire. For all contracts identified in Section 1, Past Performance Questionnaires must be completed and submitted (APPENDIX D). The Offeror shall complete Part I of the Past Performance Questionnaire and e-mail the questionnaire to both the

Government contracting activity and technical representative responsible for the past/current contract. The POC's shall be instructed to electronically complete Part II of the questionnaire and e-mail the entire questionnaire to the Contracting Officer within 30 calendar days of the release of the RFP, to (include Contracting Officers email address). The Offeror shall also e-mail to the Contracting

Officer a list of all the POCs who were sent a questionnaire. The Government must receive this list within 30 calendar days after release of the RFP. The POC List shall be submitted in Word for Windows Table Format to include the following fields: Solicitation

Number; Company Name; Contract Number; Government Agency; POC Last Name, First Name; POC Title; POC Telephone Number; POC E-Mail

Address; Date E-Mailed to POC (month/day).

(6) Offerors are cautioned that the Government may use data obtained from other sources. Since the Government may not necessarily interview all of the sources provided by the Offerors, it is incumbent upon the Offerors to explain the relevance of the data provided.

L.4.3 VOLUME III

L.4.3.1 Price Factor: The Offeror shall submit a firm fixed unit price for all Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs) in Section B (except for items that are Not Separately Priced). Submission of data in accordance with the Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL), DD Form

1423, is a requirement for the contract but shall be Not Separately Priced. If an Offeror fails to propose prices for all CLINs, the

Government may reject the offer.

The proposed price for production CLINS shall be inclusive of all fabricating, testing, inspection, packaging and delivery of the solicited item. Each Offeror must propose a firm-fixed-price for First Article Test (FAT) CLINS. Failure to provide a price for FAT may result in the offer not being considered for award.

L.4.3.2 In accordance with FAR 45.202(a), the Government shall consider any potentially unfair competitive advantage that may result from an offeror using Government property. To eliminate the competitive advantage, a rental equivalent evaluation factor shall be added to each offer which is predicated on the use of Government property. Offerors shall refer to Local Clause 52.245-4003 Use and Rental of Government Property in Section L for submission instructions.

The following quantities shall be used to calculate the amount of rent that would otherwise be charged in accordance with FAR 52.245-9, Use and Charges:

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Base Award: 1,500,000 each Cartridge, 12 Gauge No. 00 Buckshot, Frangible, MK 286 MOD 0

Option 1: 550,000 each Cartridge, 12 Gauge No. 00 Buckshot, Frangible, MK 286 MOD 0

Option 2: 550,000 each Cartridge, 12 Gauge No. 00 Buckshot, Frangible, MK 286 MOD 0

L.18.3.3 Unbalanced Pricing - If the Offerors unit prices appear unbalanced when comparing them from year to year or ordering period to ordering period, (this shall be determined by contract type- use only one) the Offeror shall provide documentation, including calculations and supporting rationale, explaining the apparent unbalanced pricing.

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SECTION M - EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD

A. BASIS FOR AWARD

A.1 The Government intends to make a single award as a result of this RFP. The basis for award of a contract resulting from this solicitation will be the results of the evaluation of the Factors specified in Section M of the solicitation utilizing the Lowest Priced

Technically Acceptable (LPTA) Source Selection methodology.

A.2 Each responsive Offeror will be evaluated against the evaluation criteria to determine whether the Offeror has the technical expertise, and personnel required to manufacture and deliver the product in accordance with the delivery schedule as delineated in

Section F of the solicitation. The Government will assign a rating of Acceptable or Unacceptable for all the non-price Factors. In order to be considered for award, there must be an Acceptable rating in every non-price Factor.

A.3 The Government intends to award a contract without discussions (except for clarification as described in FAR 15.306(a)), as permitted by FAR 15.306(a)(3) and FAR 52.215-1. However, the Government reserves the right to conduct discussions to permit Offerors to revise their proposals.

A.4 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. All Offerors are urged to ensure that their initial proposals are submitted with the most favorable terms in order to reflect their best possible potential.

A.5 Proposals that are unrealistic in terms of technical or schedule commitments or contain unbalanced prices may be considered indicative of a lack of understanding of the complexity of the contract requirements and may be determined Unacceptable.

B. FACTORS TO BE EVALUATED:

B.1 The Government will evaluate each proposal and the Source Selection Authority (SSA) will assess the results of the following

Factors, listed below:

Factor 1: Technical Capability

Factor 2: Quality Management System

Factor 3: Program Schedule

Factor 4: Past Performance

Factor 5: Price

C. EVALUATION APPROACH:

C.1 TECHNICAL EVALUATION APPROACH

C.1.1 Careful, full, and impartial consideration will be given to all proposals received pursuant to the RFP. A team of Government personnel will evaluate each proposal Factor.

C.1.2 The overarching evaluation approach for all non-price Factors is as follows:

a. Adequacy of Response. The proposal will be evaluated to determine whether the Offerors methods and approach have adequately and completely considered, defined, and satisfied the requirements specified in the RFP. The proposal will be evaluated to determine whether each requirement has been addressed in the proposal in accordance with the proposal submission section of the RFP.

b. Feasibility of Approach. The proposal will be evaluated to determine the extent to which the proposed approach is workable and the end results achievable. The proposal will be evaluated to determine the extent to which successful performance is contingent upon proven devices and techniques. The proposal will be evaluated to determine whether the Offeror will be able to successfully complete the proposed tasks and technical requirements within the required schedule.

C.2 FACTOR 1: TECHNICAL CAPABILITY

C.2.1 The Government will evaluate each Offerors ability to manufacture MK286 Mod 0 12 Gauge Frangible cartridges in accordance with the requirements of Specification WS-35696.

C.2.2 The Government will evaluate the Offerors description of all components to be used in the 12 Gauge Frangible cartridges as well as the ability to meet the material requirements of Specification WS-35696 for propellant, primers and pellets.

C.2.3 Technical Capability Factor Ratings:

RATING DESCRIPTION

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ACCEPTABLE Proposal clearly meets the minimum requirements of the solicitation

UNACCEPTABLE Proposal does not clearly meet the minimum requirements of the solicitation

C.3 FACTOR 2: QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

C.3.1 The Offeror's quality management system will be evaluated on the level of understanding and ability to meet the requirements listed in Higher-Level Contract Quality Requirements within the solicitation. The Offeror shall be rated Unacceptable in the Quality

Management Factor if it does not meet the Higher-Level Contract Quality Requirements.

C.3.2 The Government will evaluate the Offerors description of ISO 10012-2003 or National Conference of Standards Laboratories (NCSL)

Z540.3 Calibration system/program and how it will be implemented and maintained.

C.3.3 Quality System Factor Ratings:

RATING DESCRIPTION

ACCEPTABLE Proposal clearly meets the minimum requirements of the solicitation

UNACCEPTABLE Proposal does not clearly meet the minimum requirements of the solicitation

C.4 FACTOR 3: Program Schedule

C.4.1 The Government will evaluate the Offerors Integrated Master Schedule and narrative identifying all major tasks and events necessary to meet the Statement of Work requirements.

C.4.2 Program Schedule Factor Ratings:

RATING DESCRIPTION

ACCEPTABLE Proposal clearly meets the minimum requirements of the solicitation

UNACCEPTABLE Proposal does not clearly meet the minimum requirements of the solicitation

C.5 FACTOR 4: PAST PERFORMANCE

C.5.1 The Offeror will be evaluated on the quality of their relevant and recent past performance, as it relates to the probability of success on this contract. Both independent data and data provided by Offerors in their proposals may be used to evaluate the Offerors past performance.

C.5.2 For the purpose of evaluating proposals, recent is defined as occurring within the following time standards: 1) occurring within the past 3 years, or 2) awarded earlier than 3 years ago, but for which deliveries occurred or were scheduled to occur within the past three years. However, the Government may evaluate any performance in the period subsequent from the closing date, but prior to the date of award. Relevant is defined as contracts demonstrating technical capabilities the same as or similar to those required to perform on this item.

C.5.3 This evaluation will encompass all aspects of schedule, performance and supportability, including the Offerors detailed record of:

1) compliance of products, services, documents, and related deliverables to specification requirements and standards of good workmanship; 2) commitment to customer satisfaction and business-like concern for customers interest, and 3) timeliness of performance for services and product deliverables, including the administrative aspects of performance.

C.5.4 Based on the Offerors previous and current experience and performance on same or similar items (maximum 3 years) including the frequency of cost growths and schedule delays, the Government will assess those risks associated with the Offerors past performance.

The Government will focus its inquiry of the Offerors record of performance as it relates to all solicitation requirements, including cost, schedule, and quality of product, timeliness of performance, business practices, and customer significant achievement. Offerors are cautioned that the Government may use data obtained from other sources.

C.5.5 Factor 4 Past Performance Factor Ratings:

The evaluation will result in a single rating. A rating of Acceptable or Unacceptable will be assigned to the Offerors past performance submission.

RATING DESCRIPTION

ACCEPTABLE Based on the Offeror's performance record, the Government has a reasonable expectation that the

Offeror will successfully perform the required effort or the Offeror's performance record is unknown.

UNACCEPTABLE Based on the Offeror's performance record, the Government has no reasonable expectation that the

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Offeror will be able to successfully perform the required effort.

NOTE: In the case of an Offeror without a record of relevant past performance or for whom information on past performance is not available or so sparse that no meaningful past performance rating can be reasonably assigned, the Offeror may not be evaluated favorably or unfavorably on past performance (see FAR 15.305 (a)(2)(iv)). Therefore, the Offeror shall be determined to have unknown past performance. In the context of Acceptability/Unacceptability, unknown shall be considered Acceptable. Additionally, an unacceptable past performance will be considered any information that supports a less than satisfactory rating from sources where the information is from informal rating systems such as PPIRS or FAPPIS.

C.6 FACTOR 5: PRICE

C.6.1 Prices proposed in Section B will be utilized in the performance of a price analysis in accordance with FAR 15.404-1(b). However, if deemed necessary by the Contracting Officer, a cost analysis may be performed per FAR 15.404-1(c).

C.6.2 A price evaluation will be conducted by totaling the evaluated firm-fixed prices for all CLINs (FAT/Conformation Inspection, production). For CLINs with a single numeric quantity, the evaluated price will be calculated by multiplying the proposed firm-fixed unit price by the set quantity. For CLINs with a single quantity range, the evaluated price will be calculated by multiplying the maximum quantity by the proposed firm fixed unit price.

C.6.3 If Government Property is proposed for use in performance of any contract resulting from the solicitation, the total evaluated price will be adjusted to include a rental equivalent Factor for each item of such property calculated in accordance with FAR clause

52.245-9. This adjustment will apply for the use of Government property by the Offeror as well as any subcontractor thereto. The value of the Offerors proposed Government Property will also be evaluated for cost realism.

C.6.4 The total evaluated price will be the sum of the evaluated price for the First Article, the evaluated price of the base production quantities, the evaluated prices of both production options, and, if applicable, a rental equivalent Factor for the value of any

Government Property.

C.6.5 Price Inconsistencies. A proposal is presumed to represent an Offerors best effort to respond to the solicitation. Any inconsistency, whether real or apparent, between promised performance and price, should be explained in the proposal. Any significant inconsistencies, if unexplained, raise a fundamental issue of the Offerors understanding of the nature and scope of work required and his financial ability to perform the contract and may be grounds for rejection of the proposal.

C.6.6 Unbalanced Pricing. Unbalanced pricing exists when, despite an acceptable total evaluated price, one or more contract line items is significantly overstated or understated as indicated by the application of cost or price analysis techniques. A proposal may be rejected if the Contracting Officer determines that the lack of balance poses an unacceptable risk to the Government.

C.6.7 This solicitation contains the clause FAR 52.219-4 Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns. The

HUBZone factor set forth herein will be applied as required to the Total Evaluated Price.

C.7 DETERMINATION OF RESPONSIBILITY:

C.7.1 As an element of determining the responsibility of Offerors who are large businesses, the PCO will evaluate the adequacy of the

Offerors Small Business Subcontracting Plan in accordance with FAR 19.705.

C.7.2 For small businesses, a Certificate of Competency may be required by the Contracting Officer in accordance with FAR 19.6.

C.7.3 A Preaward Survey may be required by the Contracting Officer in accordance with FAR 9.106.

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