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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 2018MAY17

W15QKN

ARMY CONTRACTING COMMAND - NJ

PICATINNY ARSENAL, NJ 07806-5000

ANTHONY BLEAKLEY

EMAIL: ANTHONY.J.BLEAKLEY.CIV@MAIL.MIL

W15QKN-18-R-0057

2018FEB15

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/SIGNED/

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CONTINUATION SHEET

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SECTION A - SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Buyer Name: ANTHONY BLEAKLEY

Buyer Office Symbol/Telephone Number: ACC-NJ-JA/(973)724-4309

Type of Contract 1: Firm Fixed Price

Kind of Contract: Supply Contracts and Priced Orders

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Executive Summary

This requirement for the M119A3 Howitzer and IPADS Fire Control Computer (FCC) Cover will consist of the Base Quantity with four (4) options for additional quantities that may be exercised within 48 months of initial contract award.

The Base Contract will consist of CLINs 0001-0007 and will include:

- 3 M119A3 & IPADS Fire Control Computer Cover First Article Test

- 550 M119A3 Fire Control Computer Covers

- 250 IPADS Fire Control Computer Covers

Option 1 will consist of CLIN 0004 and will include:

- 100 M119A3 & IPADS Covers

Option 2 will consist of CLIN 0005 and will include:

- 150 M119A3 & IPADS Covers

Option 3 will consist of CLIN 0006 and will include:

- 200 M119A3 & IPADS Covers

Option 4 will consist of CLIN 0007 and will include:

- 250 M119A3 & IPADS Covers

All deliveries will be made to the following locations:

DODAAC: W15BW9

Building 91 4th Ave

Picatinny Arsenal, NJ 07806-5000

LIMITED DISTRIBUTION DATA

The highest Distribution Level for this solicitation/contract is: Distribution C. Drawings contain the following distribution statement or lower:

Distribution Statement C: Distribution is authorized to US Government agencies and their contractors. To protect information and technical data that advance current technology or describe new technology in an area of significant or potentionally significant military application or that relate to a specific military deficiency of a potential adversary, 2011-10-13. Other requests shall be referred to US Army RDECOM-ARDEC, RDAR-WSW, Picatinny Arsenal.

To obtain a copy of the drawings: Interested parties to this solicitation shall email a signed and approved copy of their Joint

Certification Program "Military Critical Technologies Data Agreement (DD Form 2345)", "Technical Questionnaire (AMSTA-AR Form 1350)", and a completed and signed copy of "Non-Disclosure and Non-Use Agreement" (See Section J Attachments) to:

Anthony Bleakley, Contract Specialist: anthony.j.bleakley.civ@mail.mil

Offerors are hereby notified that a failure to complete the certification process and documents in a timely manner will not serve as a valid basis to extend the proposal submission date.

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A.1 General Information to Offeros or Quoters:

Responses must set forth full, accurate and complete information as required by this solicitation (including attachments). Fill-ins are provided on Standard Form (insert form numbers), and other solicitation documents. Examine the entire solicitation carefully. The

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penalty for making false statements is prescribed in 18 U.S.C. 1001.

Responses must be plainly marked with the Solicitation Number and the date and local time set forth for bid opening or receipt of proposals in the solicitation document.

Information regarding the timeliness of response is addressed in the provision of the solicitation entitled either Late Submission, Modification and Withdrawal of Bid or Instructions to Offerors Competitive Acquisitions.

This Procurement is 100% set-aside for Small Business. The applicable SIC/NAICS codes are: 334118.

A.2 Issuing Office

U.S Army Contracting Command - New Jersey

ATTN: Anthony Bleakley

Office Symbol: ACC-NJ-JA

Picatinny Arsenal, NJ 07806-5000

A.3 Point of Contact Information

Name: Anthony Bleakley

Title: Contract Specialist

Email: anthony.j.bleakley.civ@mail.mil

Phone: 973-724-4309

Fax: 973-724-2722

A.4 Disclosure of Unit Price Information

This constitutes notification pursuant to Executive Order 12600, Pre-Disclosure Notification Procedures for Confidential Commercial

Information (June 23, 1987), of our intention to release unit prices in response to any request under the Freedom of Information Act, 5

USC 552. Unit Price is defined as the contract price per unit or item purchased. We consider any objection to be waived unless the contracting officer is notified of your pbjection to such posting prior to submission of initial proposals.

*** END OF NARRATIVE A0006 ***

The purpose of this amendment is to update the Staement of Work and Section J attachments to include the full listing of relevant documents and drawings, which includes drawing numbers 13052010, 13052011, 13052012, 13052013, 13052014, 13052016, 13052017, 13052018, 13052019, 13052020, 13052022 and 13052024 (See Attachment 0001). Contract Quality Requirements have also been added to Section J (See

Attachment 0002).

CLINs 0001 through 0007 have been updated with the correct Part Number - 13052010.

The Contract Specialist has changed to Anthony Bleakley, as referenced in Sections A, G and L.

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ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

Reference No. of Document Being Continued

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SECTION B - SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

0001 M119A3 & IPADS FIRST ARTICLE TEST 3 EA $ $ _________________________________ ______________ __________________

COMMODITY NAME: FIRST ARTICLE TEST

CLIN CONTRACT TYPE:

Firm Fixed Price

Mfr CAGE: 19200

Mfr Part Number: 13052010

Packaging and Marking _____________________

Inspection and Acceptance _________________________

INSPECTION: Origin ACCEPTANCE: Origin

Government Approval/Disapproval Days: 60

0002 M119A3 FIRE CONTROL COMPUTER COVERS 550 EA $ $ ___________________________________ ______________ __________________

COMMODITY NAME: M119A3 HOWITZER

CLIN CONTRACT TYPE:

Firm Fixed Price

Mfr CAGE: 19200

Mfr Part Number: 13052010

Packaging and Marking _____________________

Inspection and Acceptance _________________________

INSPECTION: Origin ACCEPTANCE: Origin

0004 OPTION 1 100 EA $ $ ________ ______________ __________________

COMMODITY NAME: M119A3 & IPADS FCC COVERS

CLIN CONTRACT TYPE:

Firm Fixed Price

Mfr CAGE: 19200

Mfr Part Number: 13052010

Packaging and Marking _____________________

Inspection and Acceptance _________________________

INSPECTION: Origin ACCEPTANCE: Origin

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Reference No. of Document Being Continued

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0005 OPTION 2 150 EA $ $ ________ ______________ __________________

COMMODITY NAME: M119A3 & IPADS FCC COVERS

CLIN CONTRACT TYPE:

Firm Fixed Price

Mfr CAGE: 19200

Mfr Part Number: 13052010

Packaging and Marking _____________________

Inspection and Acceptance _________________________

INSPECTION: Origin ACCEPTANCE: Origin

0006 OPTION 3 200 EA $ $ ________ ______________ __________________

COMMODITY NAME: M119A3 & IPADS FCC COVERS

CLIN CONTRACT TYPE:

Firm Fixed Price

Mfr CAGE: 19200

Mfr Part Number: 13052010

Packaging and Marking _____________________

Inspection and Acceptance _________________________

INSPECTION: Origin ACCEPTANCE: Origin

0007 OPTION 4 250 EA $ $ ________ ______________ __________________

COMMODITY NAME: M119A3 & IPADS FCC COVERS

CLIN CONTRACT TYPE:

Firm Fixed Price

Mfr CAGE: 19200

Mfr Part Number: 13052010

Packaging and Marking _____________________

Inspection and Acceptance _________________________

INSPECTION: Origin ACCEPTANCE: Origin

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SECTION C - DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/WORK STATEMENT

Fire Control Computer Cover for the M119A3 Howitzer

C.1 General: The Contractor will manufacture, test, inspect, package and deliver 1503 Fire Control Computer Covers which includes three

(3) First Article Test (FAT), 800 Production units and four (4) options for the M119A3 Howitzer and Improved Positioning Azimuth and

Determining System (IPADS).

C.2 Applicable Documents:

12579607 - Geometric Symbols for Dimensioning and Tolerancing

13052010 - Cover, Fire Control Computer

13052011 - Assembly

13052012 - Assembly

13052013 - Assembly

13052014 - Assembly

13052016 - Plate

13052017 - Magnet

13052018 - Plate

13052019 - Plate

13052020 - Plate

13052022 - Adhesive

13052024 - Adhesive

MS 16995-26S316 - Screw, Cap, Socket Head-Hexagon

MS 15795-856 - Washer, Flat, Metal, Round, General Purpose

A-A-59258 - TAPE,ALUM FOIL,HEAT REFLECTIVE,PRESS SEN

MIL-C-7219 - CLOTH, DUCK, NYLON

MIL-STD-129 R - MILITARY MARKINGS FOR SHIPMENT/STORAGE

MIL-STD-1916 - DOD PREFER MTHDS FOR ACCEPTANCE PRODUCT

MIL-STD-2073-1 - STANDARD PRACTICE FOR MILITARY PACKAGES

MIL-W-63150 - WEAPONS, SUPPORT MTL F/STD QA PROV

ASME-B46.1 - SURFACE TEXTURE

ASME-Y14.100 - ENGINEERING DRAWING PRACTICES

ASME-Y14.5 - DIMENSIONING AND TOLERANCING

ASTM-B209 - STANDARD SPEC FOR AL AND AL-ALLOY SHEET

C.3 Requirements

C.3.1 Manufacture of Parts: The Contractor shall manufacture, test, inspect, package, and deliver the Fire Control Computer Covers in accordance with the TDP referenced in section C.2.

C.3.2 Sources on Vendor Item Drawings: When sources on vendor item drawings are not available the Contractor shall notify the Government within 5 business days after it is learned and shall recommend suitable alternatives. The Contractor and the Government will mutually agree on alternative sources and on any equitable adjustments to the contract required as a result, including changes to any other hardware.

C.3.3 Technical Data Changes

C.3.3.1 Government Initiated: All Government initiated changes to the contractual technical data will be submitted in writing for

Contractor review using Forms DD1692 for Engineering Change Proposals, DI-SESS-80639D (A001) and accompanied with DD1695 for Notice of

Revisions, DI-SESS-80642D (A002). The Contractor shall review and respond within 10 business days of receipt detailing the impact on contractual cost and schedule baseline of the proposed change.

C.3.3.2 Contractor Initiated: The Contractor may submit change requests to the Government where the Contractor feels productibility will be enhanced. These changes shall be submitted using Forms DD1692 for Engineering Change Proposals, DI-SESS-80639D (A001) and accompanied with DD1695 for Notice of Revisions, DI-SESS-80642D (A002). These forms will be provided by the Government. The Government

Configuration Control Board (CCB) will review and disposition the Contractor initiated request within 10 business days.

C.4 Quality Assurance

C.4.1 Inspection System: The Contractor shall provide and maintain an inspection system acceptable to the Government. An Acceptance

Test Plan, DI-QCIC-80553A (A003) shall be provided to the Government for approval sixty (60) days prior to production of the Fire

Control Computer Covers. Certificates of conformance, DI-MISC-81356A (A004) shall be provided with First Article Test (FAT).

Certification shall include actual test data or results that show the Computer Covers have complied with all the requirements of the drawings and the Acceptance Test Plan. The Contractor shall perform inspection of all components in accordance with the applicable

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drawings and quality assurance provisions listed in section C.2.

C.4.2 Non-Conformances: Non-conforming material are those items not conforming to the contractual technical data. The Government discourages the submission of non-conforming material. However, if the Contractor has non-conforming material that they believe does not affect form, fit, or function, and would like the Government to consider acceptance of material, the Contractor shall submit Request for

Variance (RFV), DI-SESS-80640D (A005) on Form DD1694. The Government will provide the Contractor with the form. The Government CCB will review and disposition the RFV and inform the Contractor within 10 business days of receipt of the written request. No non-conforming material will be accepted by the Government until all RFVs against said material have been approved by the Government CCB.

C.4.3 First Article Inspection: A first article sample consisting of three (3) Fire Control Computer Covers shall be submitted for inspection and approval in accordance with the terms of the contract. The sample items will be subjected to any or all of the conformance inspections listed in the QAP and may be inspected for compliance with any or all of the requirements of the applicable drawings and specifications.

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SECTION G - CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

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

G-1 CHANGED 252.232-7006 WIDE AREA WORKFLOW PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS MAY/2013

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause--

"Department of Defense Activity Address Code (DoDAAC)" is a six position code that uniquely identifies a unit, activity, or organization.

"Document type" means the type of payment request or receiving report available for creation in Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF).

"Local processing office (LPO)" is the office responsible for payment certification when payment certification is done external to the entitlement system.

(b) Electronic invoicing. The WAWF system is the method to electronically process vendor payment requests and receiving reports, as authorized by DFARS 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports.

(c) WAWF access. To access WAWF, the Contractor shall--

(1) Have a designated electronic business point of contact in the System for Award Management at https://www.acquisition.gov ; and

(2) Be registered to use WAWF at https://wawf.eb.mil/ following the step-by-step procedures for self-registration available at this

Web site.

(d) WAWF training. The Contractor should follow the training instructions of the WAWF Web-Based Training Course and use the Practice

Training Site before submitting payment requests through WAWF. Both can be accessed by selecting the "Web Based Training" link on the

WAWF home page at https://wawf.eb.mil/ .

(e) WAWF methods of document submission. Document submissions may be via Web entry, Electronic Data Interchange, or File Transfer

Protocol.

(f) WAWF payment instructions. The Contractor must use the following information when submitting payment requests and receiving reports in WAWF for this contract/order:

(1) Document type. The Contractor shall use the following document type(s).

Invoicing and Receiving Report

(2) Inspection/acceptance location. The Contractor shall select the following inspection/acceptance location(s) in WAWF, as specified by the contracting officer.

Contractor facility

(3) Document routing. The Contractor shall use the information in the Routing Data Table below only to fill in applicable fields in

WAWF when creating payment requests and receiving reports in the system.

Routing Data Table*

Field Name in WAWF Data to be entered in WAWF

Pay Official DoDAAC TBD

Issue By DoDAAC W15QKN

Admin DoDAAC TBD

Inspect By DoDAAC TBD

Ship To Code W15BW9

Ship From Code

Mark For Code

Service Approver (DoDAAC)

Service Acceptor (DoDAAC)

Accept at Other DoDAAC

LPO DoDAAC

DCAA Auditor DoDAAC

Other DoDAAC(s)

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(4) Payment request and supporting documentation. The Contractor shall ensure a payment request includes appropriate contract line item and subline item descriptions of the work performed or supplies delivered, unit price/cost per unit, fee (if applicable), and all relevant back-up documentation, as defined in DFARS Appendix F, (e.g. timesheets) in support of each payment request.

(5) WAWF email notifications. The Contractor shall enter the email address identified below in the "Send Additional Email

Notifications" field of WAWF once a document is submitted in the system.

anthony.j.bleakley.civ@mail.mil

(g) WAWF point of contact. (1) The Contractor may obtain clarification regarding invoicing in WAWF from the following contracting activity's WAWF point of contact.

1-866-618-5988

(2) For technical WAWF help, contact the WAWF helpdesk at 866-

618-5988.

(End of clause)

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SECTION J - LIST OF ATTACHMENTS

List of Number List of Number

Addenda Title Date of Pages Transmitted By Addenda Title Date of Pages Transmitted By________________ ____________________________________________________________ _______________ ____________ _______________________________ ____________________________________________________________ _______________ ____________ _______________

Attachment 0001 DRAWINGS 13-FEB-2018 033 EMAIL

Attachment 0002 CONTRACT QUALITY REQUIREMENTS 13-FEB-2018 004 EMAIL

Attachment 0003 DRAWING 19200_13052015 DELETED 001 EMAIL

Attachment 0007 DRAWING NO. 13052011, ASSEMBLY DELETED 001 EMAIL

Attachment 0008 DRAWING NO. 13052012, ASSEMBLY DELETED 001 EMAIL

Attachment 0009 DRAWING NO. 13052013, ASSEMBLY DELETED 001 EMAIL

Attachment 0010 DRAWING NO. 13052014, ASSEMBLY DELETED 001 EMAIL

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SECTION L - INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS, AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS

L.1 Proposal Instructions

L.1.1 General:

L.1.1.1 Offerors shall provide information by addressing each Factor in the format and sequence identified in the solicitation. The

Technical Capability 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 the

Technical Factor and an offeror must receive an Acceptable rating on the Past Performance Factor to be considered for award. In order to be rated Acceptable, the proposal must clearly meet the minimum requirements of the solicitation. The Offerors must provide information in sufficient detail to allow the Government to award(s) for the Solicited Item to one Offeror whose proposals is determined to be the Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) based on the evaluation criteria outlined in this solicitation.

L.1.1.2 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.1.1.3 The Government does not assume the duty to search for data to cure problems it finds in proposals. The burden of proving acceptability with the Offerors.

L.1.1.4 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.1.1.5 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 Contract Specialist via email. No direct discussion between the technical representative and prospective Offeror will be conducted.

Proposals shall be submitted via mail to the following point of contact:

Army Contracting Command - New Jersey

ACC-NJ-JA, Bldg. 9

ATTN: Anthony Bleakley

Picatinny Arsenal, NJ 07806-5000

E-mail: anthony.j.bleakley.civ@mail.mil

L.2.3 The proposal shall consist of the following:

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

a. One (1) signed and completed paper copy of the attached Standard Form 33 (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 the Pricing Matrices 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. Original and two (2) paper copies and three (3) electronic CD/DVD copies of the proposal volumes, as reflected in the solicitation, compiled using the Microsoft Office for Windows suite of applications, submitted on a single-write CD/DVD to prevent accidental erasure of the data therein, formatted for a MS Windows computer. The Price Factor shall be contained on a separate CD/DVD 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. CD/DVD copy must mirror the submitted hard copies. If the CD/DVD copy and hard copy differ, the

CD/DVD copy supplied for each Factor will be used for the evaluation. Each CD/DVD must be clearly marked with Offerors Name and

Solicitation Number. Alternatively, files may be provided in Portable Document Format (.pdf).

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) hard copy and one electronic copy (on CD/DVD) 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.3 Format for Proposals

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L.3.1 Each proposal shall be submitted in separate volumes (Volumes). Volume I will consist of Factor 1: Technical Capability; Volume

II will consist of Factor 2: Past Performance; and Volume III will consist of Factor 3: Price. 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 15 pages)

Factor 2: Past Performance (No Maximum)

Factor 3: 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 shall 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 shall 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 Contract Specialist 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 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 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 M119A3 Fire Control Computer Cover 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 Technical Capability Factor:

The Offeror shall provide a detailed description and process map of the proposed manufacturing processes for both the prime contractor and 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 for M119A3 Fire Control Computer Cover. This description shall indicate which elements are manufactured in-house, which are subcontracted, or are purchased material/parts. The Offeror must identify both prime and subcontractors essential manufacturing and test facilities, equipment and tooling. Also, The Offeror must provide

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information and data on facilities, equipment, and tooling required to meet the M119A3 Fire Control Computer Covers drawings listed in

Section J of the solicitation. Offeror should provide information regarding personnel required to manufacture and deliver/manage the product in accordance with the delivery schedule as delineated in Section B of this solicitation.

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/COR, 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

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.

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Name of Offeror or Contractor:

PIIN/SIIN MOD/AMD

(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. Major subcontractors are those 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 shall 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) for all years. 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 quantities and ordering periods, 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 CLINS for all ordering periods specified. Failure to provide a price for FAT may result in the offer not being considered for award.

Delivery Orders will be issued in accordance with the procedures for Future Delivery Orders as stated in Section H of this solicitation.

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.

L.4.3.3 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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