PPON_OTA_DVO.docx

Prototype Project Opportunity Notice (PPON)

For

DIRECT VIEW OPTICS (DVO)

Agreement Number: W15QKN-19-R-06MF

Issued by:

Army Contracting Command – New Jersey Picatinny, NJ 07806-5000

In Support of:

PM Soldier Weapons – Individual Weapons Picatinny, NJ 07806-5000

PPON Issue Date: July 03, 2019 Proposal Due Date: August 05, 2019

Table of Contents

SECTION 6 – CONTACT INFORMATION: ………………………………………………..20

SECTION 7 – ATTACHMENTS: 20

SECTION 1 – EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:

1.1 Purpose and Authority [footnoteRef:2] [2: For additional information please refer to the Department of Defense (DOD), Other Transactions Guide (OTA Guide), Version 1..0, dated November 2018 https://www.dau.mil/guidebooks/Shared%20Documents%20HTML/Other%20Transactions%20(OT)%20Guide.aspx]

The purpose of this Prototype Project Opportunity Notice (PPON) is to award up to four Prototype Other Transaction Agreements (OTA) pursuant to 10 U.S.C. § 2371b, with the goal of delivering 15 Direct View Optic (DVO) Systems with operator manual, MIL-STD-1913 rail compatible mounting hardware, battery, and cleaning items per awardee to be delivered within 30 calendar days after OTA award date. The Government intends to evaluate and award, based on a trade-off process, up to four fixed amount, stand-alone OTAs. Based on the results of the prototype testing and updated proposals, the Government intends to conduct an evaluation of successfully completed prototype OTAs and, pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 2371b(f), select one prototype OTA awardee for award of a follow-on production Agreement or contract for a known quantity of 50 DVOs. The maximum quantity of the follow-on Agreement or contact will be 120,000 DVO System. The follow-on production Agreement or contract will be for five years and will have Line Item Number (LIN) Range Pricing.

1.2 Background

United States military operations take place worldwide and in all types of terrains as well as under various environmental conditions. The DVO will mount on the M4A1 carbine and provide Soldiers with the ability to detect, recognize, identify, and accurately engage targets at extended ranges. It will be used throughout the range of military operations, from Humanitarian assistance and Peacekeeping through Military Operations other than war and full scale war. In all environments the DVO will not only increase Soldier lethality but their selectivity as well. The DVO will be capable of variable power magnification with minimum magnification of 1.0x with no rounding and maximum magnification greater than or equal to 6.0 power. Rationale: Variable power magnification optics combine the capabilities of the non-magnified optic’s ability to engage close quarter targets with a fixed-magnification optic’s ability to detect, recognize, identify, and precisely engage targets at extended ranges. This allows the Soldier to have both critical capabilities without the limitations of either non magnified or fixed magnification optics.

1.3 Acquisition Approach

The Government intends to award up to four independent fixed amount OTAs for DVO prototyping. The structure of this program is a single phase Prototype with a two-step evaluation approach:

Prototype Other Transaction Agreement (OTA) Awards Offerors will be required to submit a 3.0 minute video about their DVO System, a two page proposal, and complete the Pricing tab contained in Attachment 1 – DVO Proposal Form. The Go/No-Go criteria tab in Attachment 1 – DVO Proposal Form will be used by Government evaluators to verify that the DVO meets the criteria.

Prototype Testing & Follow on Production Award The Government will verify the 15 delivered DVO Systems per Offeror meet all the desired goals through Government analysis, demonstration, examination, and/or testing. At the conclusion of the Government’s verification, Prototype OTA Awardees may be asked to provide updated proposals which will include updated pricing for production DVO systems, and provide details on the Awardee’s Delivery Capability and its Quality Program. It is the Government’s intention to conduct an integrated assessment of Prototype Testing, updated Pricing for Production DVO systems, (downward adjustment only), Delivery Capability, and Quality Program. As a result of that assessment the Government intends to select one Prototype OTA Awardee for award of a follow-on production agreement or contract for a known quantity of 50 DVOs with a maximum quantity of 120,000 DVO systems.

Future Requirements: At the current time, the Army has no requirements beyond the known quantity of 50 DVO systems. However, it is estimated that the requirement can increase to upwards of 120,000 DVO systems if other agencies have requirements for DVO systems. In the event that future requirements develop, the Government may utilize the follow-on production award to fulfill these future requirements up to a period of five years after date of the follow-on production award. This includes requirements for sustainment purposes.

1.4 Definitions

“Agreements Officer (AO)” is the United States Army Contracting Command – New Jersey Contracting Activity warranted Officer with authority to enter into, administer, change or terminate other transactions agreements.

“Agreements Specialist (AS)” is the United States Army Contracting Command – New Jersey Contracting Activity Specialist and designee of the AO for executing modifications, administrative matters, and financial aspects of the Agreement.

“Cost Share” includes any costs a reasonable person would incur to carry out (necessary to) Statements of Work not directly paid for by the Government.

“Direct View Optic System” includes a functional DVO optic with operator manual, MIL-STD-1913 rail compatible mounting hardware, battery, and cleaning items.

“Fixed Amount” means an OTA under which an awardee agrees to complete a prototype project for an agreed upon total price and where payments are not based on amounts generated from the awardee’s financial or cost records.

“Innovative” means any new technology, process, material, or method, including research and development; or any new application of an existing technology, process, material, or method as defined by the DoD OTA Guide. Examples of what might be considered a significant contribution include supplying new key technology or products, accomplishing a significant amount of the effort, or in some other way causing a material reduction in the cost or schedule or increase in performance.

“Laser Filter Unit” Due to the DVO magnification, one potential threat is that an incoming laser could be magnified to essentially make a safe laser unsafe. Every production contract DVO will be equipped with a Laser Filter Unit (LFU) to mitigate this threat. The LFU is an objective lens end mounted filter produced to a Government specification.

“Non-traditional Defense Contractor” as the term is defined in section 2302(9) of title 10, United States Code with respect to applicable authority, means an entity that is not currently performing and has not performed, for at least the one-year period preceding the solicitation of sources by the Department of Defense for the procurement or transaction, any contract or subcontract for the Department of Defense that is subject to full coverage under the cost accounting standards prescribed pursuant to section 1502 of title 41 and the regulations implementing such section (see 10 U.S.C. 2302(9)).

"Other Transaction for Prototype Projects” refers to this type of OTA. This type of OTA is authorized by 10 U.S.C. § 2371b for prototype projects directly relevant to enhancing the mission effectiveness of military personnel and the supporting platforms, systems, components, or materials proposed to be acquired or developed by the DoD, or for the improvement of platforms, systems, components, or materials in use by the armed forces. This type of OTA is treated by DoD as an acquisition instrument, commonly referred to as an "other transaction" for a prototype project or a Section 2371b "other transaction".

“Significant Participant” means an entity that makes a significant contribution to the prototype project. Examples of what might be considered a significant contribution include supplying new key technology or products, accomplishing a significant amount of the effort, or in some other way causing a material reduction in the cost or schedule, or increase in performance.

“Small Business” as defined by the DoD OTA Guide means a small business concern as defined under section 3 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 632).

1.5 Eligibility

In accordance with 10 U.S. Code § 2371b, the Offeror’s proposal must satisfy at least one of the following conditions to be considered for an OTA award:

(A) There is at least one non-traditional defense contractor or nonprofit research institution participating to a significant extent in the prototype project; or

(B) All significant participants in the transaction other than the Federal Government are small businesses (including small businesses participating in a program described under section 9 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 638)) or non-traditional defense contractors; or

(C) At least one third of the total cost of the prototype project is to be paid out of funds provided by sources other than the Federal Government.

In addition, Offerors must have a Dunn and Bradstreet (DUNS) number and must register in the System for Award Management (SAM) to obtain a Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code. This system verifies identity and ensures that payment is sent to the right party. In general, to invoice and receive payment after award of an OTA, Offerors must register in the Invoice, Receipt, Acceptance, and Property Transfer (iRAPT) system formerly known as Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF). The Offeror must be considered a responsible party by the Agreements Officer, and is not suspended or debarred from such agreement by the Federal Government, and is not prohibited by Presidential Executive Order, or law from receiving such award.

1.6 Evaluators

ACC-NJ, with the assistance of subject matter experts will review and evaluate proposals submitted in response to this PPON.

SECTION 2 – PPON STATEMENT OF WORK

2.1 Statement of Work

2.1.1 Background: United States military operations take place worldwide and in all types of terrains as well as under every environmental condition. The DVO will provide Soldiers with the ability to detect, recognize, identify, and accurately engage targets at extended ranges. It will be used throughout the range of military operations, from Humanitarian assistance and Peacekeeping through Military Operations other than war and full scale war. In all environments the DVO will not only increase Soldier lethality but their selectivity as well.

The DVO will be capable of variable power magnification with minimum magnification of 1.0x and maximum magnification greater than or equal to 6.0 power. Rationale: Variable power magnification optics combine the capabilities of the non-magnified optic’s ability to engage close quarter targets with a fixed-magnification optic’s ability to detect, recognize, identify, and precisely engage targets at extended ranges. This allows the Soldier to have both critical capabilities without the limitations of either non-magnified or fix-magnification optics.

2.2 Schedule / Period of Performance

The schedule is for delivery of 15 DVO systems per Offeror 30 days after the OTA award

2.3 Place of Performance

The primary place of performance shall be at the Awardee’s facility unless otherwise designated. Government testing of the DVO systems will be at Picatinny Arsenal, Picatinny, NJ, 07806 and Aberdeen Test Center, MD, 21005

DVO systems shall be delivered to:

US ARMY PICATINNY ARSENAL, PM SOLDIER WEAPONS

ATTN: BOB PHUNG, SFAE –SDR-SW

BUILDING 151

PICATINNY ARSENAL, NJ 07806-5000

DoDAAC: W902AH

SECTION 3 – OTA AWARD(S):

The purpose of the Project Prototype Opportunity Notice (PPON) is to award up to four independent Prototype OTAs under Section 815 OTA authority, pursuant to 10 U.S.C. § 2371b, with the goal of acquiring a durable variable magnification optic capable of supporting engagement of threat personnel with a high volume of lethal and accurate fire at close and extended ranges with minimal collateral damage.

3.1 OTA Proposal Submission & Instructions:

The purpose of the Proposal is to identify innovative solutions for the Department of Defense and preclude efforts on the part of the Offeror whose proposed work is not of interest to the Government. Accordingly, Offerors are encouraged to submit their Proposal following the instructions detailed below. One proposal per optic system may be submitted.

In general, Offerors will be notified approximately five weeks after the PPON has closed whether their solution is of interest to the Government. The Government does not anticipate negotiating the DVO Model OTA or statement of work, however, Offerors may include “red-lined” versions of the DVO Model OTA and/or statement of work in their proposals. Offerors are cautioned that if the Government cannot reach agreement on the Terms and Conditions of the OTA with a selected Offeror, the Government reserves the right to award to an alternative Offeror.

The costs of preparing and submitting the Proposal are not considered an allowable direct charge to any contract or agreement.

Advertising brochures are not desired.

The Proposal(s) shall be valid for a period of 180 days.

Technical data with military application may require appropriate approval, authorization, or license for lawful exportation.

All Proposals shall be unclassified and will be protected as competitive source selection information

Questions regarding the objectives or preparation of the Proposal shall be addressed to Robert C. Phelan, Agreements Specialist, Army Contracting Command – New Jersey, Email: Robert.c.phelan4.civ@mail.mil.

Required proposal information shall be submitted to AMRDEC Safe Access File Exchange (SAFE) system at https://safe.amrdec.army.mil/safe/Welcome.aspx to the attention of Robert.c.phelan4.civ@mail.mil and Anthony.r.aurillo.civ@mail.mil

3.2 Prototype OTA Proposal Preparation:

Offerors shall submit the following: DVO Proposal Form (Attachment 1), Business Status Certification Attachment 2, a 3.0 minute video, and a two page written proposal. Offerors shall include also “red-lined” versions of the DVO Model OTA (Attachment 3) and/or Statement of Work, if applicable.

3.2.1. Video: Each 3 minute Video Proposal submitted shall demonstrate how the Offeror’s DVO meets the Go / No-Go Requirements. Videos shall be presented in the sequence of the Go / No-Go Requirements listed in the DVO Proposal Form (Attachment 1). Hyperlinks within videos will not be considered. Only the first 3.0 minutes of video will be considered. Anything exceeding 3.0 minute will be disregarded. Video playback shall be at normal speed and shall not be manipulated to speed up or slow down the video. Videos shall be compatible with Windows Media Player 10.

3.2.2. Written Proposal: Offerors shall submit a two page written proposal which details the magnification (Factor 3) and weight (Factor 4) of the offered DVO solution. .Any pages in excess of the stated page limit shall not be evaluated.

3.2.2.1 Magnification (Factor 3): The Offer shall detail the proposed optic’s magnification range.

3.2.2.2 Weight (Factor 4): The Offeror shall detail the optic’s weight with batteries installed and lens protection caps, and mounting hardware attached.

3.2.3. Price: Offerors shall complete and submit the Price section in the DVO Proposal Form (Attachment 1). All pricing shall be Fixed Amount. All calculations are rounded two decimal places. The pricing will be for the item manufactured using the contractor’s usual quality assurance and design verification practices.

3.2.4: Significant Non-Traditional Participation, Nonprofit Research Institution or Cost Share (This section does not have a page count limit.)

To be considered for award, the Offeror must complete Attachment 03 – Business Status Certification.

3.2.5 Comptroller General Access to Information

In accordance with 10 U.S.C. 2371b(c), any Prototype OTA that provides for payments in a total amount in excess of $5,000,000 shall include a clause that provides for the Comptroller General, in the discretion of the Comptroller General, to examine the records of any party to the agreement or any entity that participates in the performance of the agreement.

3.2.6 First Focal Plane Reticle Requirement

The DVO is required to have a First Focal Plane reticle. The Government will not consider Second Focal Plan reticle optics.

3.3 OTA Basis of Evaluation: ACC-NJ, with the assistance of subject matter experts, will review and evaluate proposals submitted in response to the PPON to ensure the Offeror meets all Government requirements. Offeror Proposal(s) will be evaluated in a careful, full and impartial manner pursuant to the stated criteria of the PPON. To be eligible for award, Offerors must meet all Go / No-Go Requirements. An integrated assessment of the remaining factors will be conducted to determine the best overall solution(s). The Government reserves the right to conduct a Pre-Award Survey or similar, in order to determine Contractor responsibility.

The below Evaluation Criteria will be used in the selection of up to four OTA awards. The basis for award of OTAs resulting from this PPON will be the result of the evaluation of the Factors specified below.

3.4 OTA Evaluation Factors:

Factor 1: Go/No Go Factor 2: Price Factor 3: Magnification Factor 4: Weight

3.5 Prototype OTA Order of Importance:

Factor 2 is more important than Factor 3 and Factor 3 is more important than factor 4.

Price may become a more significant factor when ratings of acceptable proposals are closely grouped. Offerors are cautioned, however, that the agreement may not necessarily be made to the lowest priced Offeror or the Offeror with the highest rating.

3.6 Factor 1 – Go or No-Go Criteria Evaluation:

The evaluation team will determine if the offered solution, as demonstrated in the video, meets the Go or No-Go criteria listed in Attachment 1 – DVO Proposal Form.

If a solution receives at least one “No” under Factor 1, the proposal will be removed from the competition. No further evaluation will be conducted on that proposal.

3.7 OTA Factor 2 – Price Evaluation:

All pricing shall be Fixed Amount. All calculations are rounded two decimal places. The Government will conduct a price analysis of the overall prices submitted to determine price reasonableness for OTA agreement(s). It is anticipated that price reasonableness will be established based on competitive offers received in response to the PPON and against the Government estimate. A price evaluation will be conducted by summing the evaluated prices for Total OTA Price and Total Follow-on Production Price to arrive at a Total Evaluated Price. All prices shall be proposed on Fixed Price basis. Pricing will be for the item manufactured using the contractor’s usual quality assurance and design verification practices.

Prototype OTA Line Items: The Total price per line item is calculated by multiplying the Quantity by the Unit Price. The Total Prototype OTA Price is calculated by summing the Total prices for all line items.

Follow-on Production Line Items: Prices proposed in the DVO Proposal Form Attachment 1 to the PPON will be utilized to compute a total evaluated price. A weighted evaluated price will be calculated for each quantity range. The evaluated quantity for each quantity range will be the maximum quantity in the respective quantity range. The evaluated quantity in each range will be multiplied by the proposed unit price for that quantity range to derive the evaluated amount for each quantity range. The evaluated amount for each quantity range will be multiplied by the assigned weighted percentage to derive the weighted evaluated price for each quantity range. The weighted evaluated price will be rounded to the nearest hundredth (two decimal places). A price reasonableness determination will be made on the total evaluated price. The total evaluated price will be computed by summing the weighted evaluated prices computed from the unit prices proposed in the DVO Proposal Form Attachment 1.

3.8 OTA Factor 3 – Magnification: Higher maximum magnification is a desired attribute for the DVO. The Offeror will be evaluated on the magnification range of the proposed optic with 1x as the lower limit.

3.9 OTA Factor 4 – Weight: Lower weight is a desired attribute for any Soldier-carried item. Offers will be evaluated on the weight of the proposed optic.

3.10 OTA Rating Definitions:

The government will use the following criteria in support of the rating of OTA Factor 3 - Magnification:

The government will use the following criteria in support of the rating of OTA Factor 4- Weight:

SECTION 4 – FOLLOW-ON PRODUCTION AWARD:

Companies are advised that any Prototype Other Transaction Agreement awarded in response to this PPON shall include the following statement relative to the potential for follow-on production:

“In accordance with 10 U.S.C. 2371b(f), and upon a determination that the prototype was successfully completed under this competitively awarded OTA, a follow-on production contract(s) or OTA(s) may be awarded without the use of competitive procedures.”

Successful completion means the Company delivered 15 DVOs systems which meet Factor 1 – Prototype Testing Results; Sub Factor 1 - Technical Capabilities Testing; technical capabilities 1-9, 19, and 21, and have been demonstrated as effective and acceptable to Soldiers during Sub Factor 2 - User Testing.

The follow-on production award will be awarded to one Company without further competition. The follow-on production award is planned to be an Indefinite Delivery / Indefinite Quantity contract with Firm Fixed Price Delivery Orders up to five years. The production award may include up to 50 DVO’s. Initial production quantities are expected to be delivered within 30 days after the award. The value of this follow-on production award is estimated to be $110,000.00 for a quantity of 50 with a maximum value of $264,000,000.00 for up to 120,000 DVO Systems.

4.1 Follow-on Production Proposal Submission & Instructions:

The purpose of the Follow-on Production Proposal is to enable the Government to conduct an integrated assessment and select a single company for award of a follow-on production Agreement or contract. If the company meets the definition of successful completion, then the follow-on production proposal will be due 30 days after the Governments request. If an Offeror does not successfully complete the Prototype project, no follow-on production proposal will be requested or accepted and they will be eliminated from consideration for a production award.

The costs of preparing and submitting the Follow-on Production Proposal are not considered an allowable direct charge to any contract or agreement.

Advertising brochures are not desired.

The Follow-on Production Proposals shall be valid for a period of 180 days.

Technical data with military application may require appropriate approval, authorization, or license for lawful exportation.

All Follow-on Production Proposals shall be unclassified and will be protected as competitive source selection information. This does not limit the Government's right to use information contained in the Follow-on Production Proposal if it is obtained and allowed from another source.

The schedule to deliver the updated proposals is 30 days after the Government’s notification to the contractor.

Questions regarding the objectives or preparation of the Proposal shall be addressed to Robert C. Phelan, Agreements Specialist, Army Contracting Command – New Jersey, Email: Robert.c.phelan4.civ@mail.mil.

Required proposal information shall be submitted to AMRDEC Safe Access File Exchange (SAFE) system at https://safe.amrdec.army.mil/safe/Welcome.aspx to the attention of Robert.c.phelan4.civ@mail.mil and Anthony.r.aurillo.civ@mail.mil

4.2 Follow-on Production Proposal Preparation:

The Follow-on Production Proposal written section shall not exceed 10 pages using 12-point Times New Roman font, 1 inch margins on 8.5 inch by 11 inch page size. Any hyperlinks will count against the 10 pages. Offerors shall complete Attachment 4 – Non-Disclosure Agreement. Attachments 5 – AMSTA-AR Form 1350, 6 – DD Form 2345, and 7 – DD Form 2345 Instructions are provided by the Government if at any point during this process the Government needs to provide Offerors with technical data or drawings.

4.2.1 Factor 1 – Prototype Testing Results:

No written proposal is required as the Government will use the Government testing results.

4.2.2 Factor 2 – Updated Price Evaluation (Downward)

Offerors can use Attachment 1 – DVO Proposal Form to provide updating pricing for the 15 DVO prototypes, if applicable. Does not count towards the 10 pages.

4.2.3 Factor 3 – Delivery Capabilities:

Companies shall provide a notional schedule to produce and deliver quantities of 50 DVO systems to include a functional DVO system optic with operators manual, MIL-STD-1913 rail compatible mounting hardware, battery, lens caps, and cleaning items. In addition, contractors shall provide information supporting a minimum delivery capacity of 2,000 DVO systems per month over a period of five years with supporting rationale. Supporting information includes an explanation of the manufacturing process and/or approach to include but not limited to the assembly line, production, test, inspection, assemble, facility layout, package, and shipping of the DVO systems.

This counts towards the 10 pages.

4.2.4 Factor 4 –Quality Program

Companies shall detail their Quality Program for the manufacture of up to 2,000 DVO Systems per month. Companies shall describe their Quality Management process for in-coming inspection; in-process inspection and control; final inspection. Companies shall describe their process for identification, inspection, and control of critical performance characteristics and processes (those characteristics and related processes that could result in loss of performance, test failures, or reduced reliability). Companies shall describe their process for inspection and prevention of nonconforming product. This counts towards the 10 pages.

4.3 Follow-on Production Basis of Evaluation:

The below Evaluation Criteria shall be used in the selection of the Follow-on Production Agreement or contract.

Follow-on Production Basis of Evaluation Factors:

Factor 1: Prototype Testing Results Sub-Factor -1: Technical Capabilities Testing (1-22) Sub-Factor -2: User Testing (23) Factor 2: Updated Price Evaluation Factor 3: Delivery Capabilities Factor 4: Quality Program

Due to the existing technologies, limited quantities, and rapidly changing DVO system market, it is not advantageous for the Government to pursue data rights in order to facilitate competition for follow-on activities. Therefore, data rights is not a factor in the selection.

4.3.1 Follow-on Production Proposal Order of Importance:

Factor 1 is the most important Factor. Factor 2 is more important than Factor 3. Factor 3 is more important than Factor 4. When all evaluation Factors other than Price are combined, they are significantly more important than Price. However, price may become a more significant factor when ratings of acceptable proposals are closely grouped. Contractors will be cautioned, however, that the award may not necessarily be made to the lowest priced contractor or the contractor with the highest rating.

4.3.2 Follow-on Production Factor 1 – Prototype Testing Results:

Prototype Testing consists of two Sub-Factors. Sub-Factor 1 is Technical Capabilities Testing, items 1-22 and Sub-Factor 2 is User Testing Capability, item 23.

(Does not count towards 10 pages, Prototype Test Results are provided by the Government)

The DVO item for this prototype OTA has the following Capabilities and Desired Goals which are part of the Prototype testing. Passing of the rough handling test, however, is a requirement. Prototype Testing will cease for any Offeror whose DVO item fails Rough Handling and that system will not be further considered for evaluation and will be eliminated from the competition. All other Capabilities are equal in importance.

Sub-Factor 1 – Technical Capabilities

Sub-Factor 2 – User Testing

4.3.3 Follow-on Production Factor 2 – Price Evaluation (Downward Adjustment Only):

(Does not counts towards 10 pages)

Companies may update the Price section in the DVO Proposal Form (Attachment 1, downward adjustment only). The Government will conduct a price analysis of the overall prices submitted to determine price reasonableness for follow-on production. . Price reasonableness will be based on competitive offers received in response to the PPON and against the Government estimate.

Follow-on Production Line Items: Prices proposed in the DVO Proposal Form Attachment 1 to the PPON will be utilized to compute a total evaluated price. A weighted evaluated price will be calculated for each quantity range. The evaluated quantity for each quantity range will be the maximum quantity in the respective quantity range. The evaluated amount for each quantity range will be multiplied by the assigned weighted percentage to derive the weighted evaluated price for each quantity range. The weighted evaluated price will be rounded to the nearest hundredth (two decimal places). A price reasonableness determination will be made on the total evaluated price. The total evaluated price will be computed by summing the weighted evaluated prices computed from the unit prices proposed in the DVO Proposal Form Attachment 1.

Unbalanced Pricing: The Government may determine that a proposal is unacceptable if the prices proposed are materially unbalanced. Unbalanced pricing exists when, despite an acceptable total evaluated price, one or more line items is significantly overstated or understated as indicated by the application of cost or price analysis techniques. The Agreement Officer may reject a proposal where the lack of balance poses an unacceptable risk to the Government.

4.3.4 Follow-on Production Factor 3 – Delivery Capability:

(Counts towards 10 pages)

The Government will assess whether Companies will be able to produce and deliver 50 DVO systems after award and up to 2,000 DVO systems per month over a period of five years. The Government will assess the adequacy of the Company’s manufacturing process and/or approach, giving consideration to the assembly line, production, test, inspection, assembly, facility layout, packaging, and shipping of the DVO systems.

4.3.5 Follow-on Production Factor 4 - Quality Program:

(Counts towards 10 pages)

The Government will assess the Company’s quality management process for in-coming inspection, in-process inspection, and control final inspection. The evaluation will consider the Company’s process for identification, inspection, and control of critical performance characteristics and processes.

4.4 Follow-on Production Rating Definitions:

The evaluators will use the following terms in support of the rating of the Follow-on Production Factor 1 (Capabilities 1-22) and Factor 4 Quality Program.

A benefit means an aspect of an Offeror’s proposal that enhances performance, provides military utility, and/or reduces schedule or performance risk.

A shortcoming means an aspect of an Offeror’s proposal that does not provide adequate performance, does not provide military utility, and/or increases schedule or performance risk.

Note 1: Overall Rating For Sub Factor 1 – Technical Capabilities – each capability (1-22) will receive its own rating.

For Sub Factor 2 – Production –capability (23) will receive its own rating.

The evaluators will use the following terms in support of the rating of the Follow-on Production Factor 1 (capability 23):

Ratings from the Likert items from a Soldier Evaluation Questionnaire for the DVO will be tabulated for each question, across all the Users, for each DVO system. Additionally, the frequencies of negative, non-negative (neutral and positive), and positive responses will be tabulated and given to the source selection board. This will generate a cumulative percentage of negative, non-negative, and positive ratings, and the percentage of these ratings for each question. Greater than 15% cumulative negative responses suggests a high risk to User acceptance. If 85% or greater of responses are positive, that candidate is considered to be at low risk for User acceptance. If 85% or greater of responses are non-negative (neutral and positive), that candidate is considered to be at medium risk for User acceptance.

The same scoring as above depicts risk level to User acceptance for that particular DVO system. The open ended responses associated with each DVO system will be used to explain both positive and negative ratings with regard to implications for DVO usage.

Follow-on Production Factor 2 (Updated Price Evaluation):

Line Item Prices will be evaluated for price reasonableness but will not be assigned an adjectival rating.

Follow-on Production Factor 3 (Delivery Capabilities):

The evaluators will use the following terms in support of the rating of:

Yellow Delivery of 50 DVO systems > 30 days after award and ramp up to 2,000 DVO Systems per month > 180 days.

SECTION 5 – OTHER INFORMATION:

ACC-NJ policy is to treat all submissions as source selection information, and to disclose their contents only for the purpose of evaluation. Restrictive notices notwithstanding, during the evaluation process, submissions may be handled by support contractors for administrative purposes and/or to assist with technical evaluation.

Prototype displays delivered under the awarded OTAs will be owned by the Government.

Offerors are advised that developments arising from the resulting Agreement may constitute a significant enhancement to the national defense, and to the economic vitality of the United States. As such, in the conduct of all work under the subsequent DVO OTA(s), the recipient will comply strictly with the International Traffic in Arms Regulation (22 CFR 120-130), the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (DoD 5220.22-M) and the Department of Commerce Export Regulation (15 CFR 730-774).

Export Control Requirement Export of technical and/or computer software data under this OTA to Foreign Persons which is not accompanied by a perfected compliance instrument, as defined in International Regulation (ITAR) Section 120-16 is not authorized.

Technical and/or computer software data shall be marked in accordance with the following:

“EXPORT CONTROL WARNING NOTICE: WARNING - This document contains technical and/or computer software data whose export is restricted by the Arms Export Control Act (TITLE 22, U.S.C. , SEC 2751, ET SEQ) or the Export Administration Act of 1979, as amended, (TITLE 50, U.S.C. , APP 2401ET SEQ). Violations of these export laws are subject to severe criminal penalties. Disseminate in accordance with provisions of DOD Directive 5230.25.”

The total OTA(s) amount will not be obligated at time of award. Funding for the OTA(s) will be obligated when funding is appropriated. Based on the availability of funds, the Government and OTA Awardees may need to renegotiate the schedule, milestones events, and/or the Statement of Work.

SECTION 6 – CONTACT INFORMATION:

U.S. Army Contracting Command - New Jersey Soldier Weapons Building 9 Phipps Road Picatinny Arsenal, NJ 07806-5000

Agreements Specialist – Robert C. Phelan, Email: Robert.c.phelan4.civ@mail.mil Agreements Officer – Anthony R. Aurillo, Email: Anthony.r.aurillo.civ@mail.mil

Be advised, only an Agreements Officer has the authority to enter into a binding agreement on behalf of the Government. He or she will sign the agreement, and only an Agreements Officer has the authority to change the terms of the agreement.

SECTION 7 – ATTACHMENTS:

ATTACHMENT 1 – DVO Proposal Form

ATTACHMENT 2 – Business Status Certification

ATTACHMENT 3 – DVO Model OTA

ATTACHMENT 4 – Non-Disclosure Agreement

ATTACHMENT 5 – AMSTA-AR Form 1350

ATTACHMENT 6 – DD Form 2345

ATTACHMENT 7 – DD Form 2345 Instructions image1.emf

Attachment 1 - DVO Proposal Form.xlsx Go|No-Go Criteria

Criteria Go / No-Go Criteria Yes No Verification Method

1. Passive Reticle The DVO shall provide a passive reticle compatible with 5.56mm ammunition and shall be able to accept an Army specified reticle pattern with free-floating windage and range adjustment marks/numbers. 3 minute video

2. Illuminated Center Aiming Feature The DVO shall provide an illuminated center aiming feature visible under all lighting conditions including total darkness 3 minute video

3. Elevation and Windage The DVO shall provide elevation and windage adjustment dials for zeroing the reticle. 3 minute video

4. Compatibility The DVO shall mount to a MIL-STD-1913 rail. Otherwise known as a Picatinny Rail. 3 minute video

5. Laser Filter Unit The DVO shall be able to mount an objective lens Laser Filter Unit that attaches to the objective lens end of the optic. 3 minute video

6. Sight Box Center The optical center line of the optical sight system shall be 38.1 ±2.5 millimeters [1.5 ±0.1 inches] from the top of the rail. 3 minute video

7. Length The optic, without lens caps or filters mounted, shall not exceed 10.5" in length without rounding. 3 minute video

8. Power The DVO shall utilize AA, CR123, or CR2032 batteries for its power source. 3 minute video

Pricing

OTA Line Items 1st Lot

Line Item Number OTA Item Deliverables Part Number Quantity Unit Unit Price

0001 Direct View Optic System * 15 Each $ - 0

* Direct View Optic System” includes a functional DVO optic with operator manual, MIL-STD-1913 rail compatible mounting hardware, battery, lens caps, laser filter unit (LRU), and cleaning items.

Follow-on Production Line Items Ordering Period 1

Line Item Number Production Deliverables Part Number Qty Range Evaluated Qty Proposed Unit Price Evaluated Amount Weighted Evaluated Price Weights

0001 Direct View Optic System * 1-500 500 $ - 0 15.00%

501-6000 6000 $ - 0 10.00%

6001-24000 24000 $ - 0 15.00%

24001-120000 120000 $ - 0 60.00%

Ordering Period 1 - Evaluated Price for All LINs: $ - 0 100.00%

Follow-on Production Line Items Ordering Period 2

Line Item Number Production Deliverables Part Number Qty Range Evaluated Qty Proposed Unit Price Evaluated Amount Weighted Evaluated Price

0001 Direct View Optic System * 1-500 500 $ - 0

501-6000 6000 $ - 0

6001-24000 24000 $ - 0

24001-120000 120000 $ - 0

Ordering Period 2 - Evaluated Price for All LINs: $ - 0

Follow-on Production Line Items Ordering Period 3

Line Item Number Production Deliverables Part Number Qty Range Evaluated Qty Proposed Unit Price Evaluated Amount Weighted Evaluated Price

0001 Direct View Optic System * 1-500 500 $ - 0

501-6000 6000 $ - 0

6001-24000 24000 $ - 0

24001-120000 120000 $ - 0

Ordering Period 3 - Evaluated Price for All LINs: $ - 0

Follow-on Production Line Items Ordering Period 4

Line Item Number Production Deliverables Part Number Qty Range Evaluated Qty Proposed Unit Price Evaluated Amount Weighted Evaluated Price

0001 Direct View Optic System * 1-500 500 $ - 0

501-6000 6000 $ - 0

6001-24000 24000 $ - 0

24001-120000 120000 $ - 0

Ordering Period 4 - Evaluated Price for All LINs: $ - 0

Follow-on Production Line Items Ordering Period 5

Line Item Number Production Deliverables Part Number Qty Range Evaluated Qty Proposed Unit Price Evaluated Amount Weighted Evaluated Price

0001 Direct View Optic System * 1-500 500 $ - 0

501-6000 6000 $ - 0

6001-24000 24000 $ - 0

24001-120000 120000 $ - 0

Ordering Period 5 - Evaluated Price for All LINs: $ - 0

Total Evaluated Price $ - 0 image2.emf

Attachment 2 - Business Status Certification.pdf

Attachment 18 – Business Status Certification

BUSINESS STATUS CERTIFICATION

Offeror’s Legal Name Address 1 Address 2 City/State/Zip POC Name Title POC Phone Email DUNS No.

CAGE Code Expiration Date Proposed NAICS Code(s) Industry Size Standard Small Large Foreign

In accordance with 10 U.S.C. 2371b paragraph d, Offerors shall meet one of the following conditions to be considered for an award:

1. There is at least one nontraditional defense contractor or nonprofit research institution participating to a significant extent in the prototype project.

If checked, significant participants are required to complete the Significant Participant Business Status Certification form Parts A and B. Reference Appendix A - Significant Participant Business Status Certification.

2. All significant participants in the transaction other than the Federal Government are small businesses (including small businesses participating in a program described under section 9 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 638)) or nontraditional defense contractors.

If checked, all significant participants are required to complete the Significant Participant Business Status Certification form Part A only. Reference Appendix A - Significant Participant Business Status Certification.

3. At least one third of the total cost of the prototype project is to be paid out of funds provided by sources other than the Federal Government.

If checked, reference Appendix B - Cost Share Requirements.

4. The senior procurement executive for the agency determines in writing that exceptional circumstances justify the use of a transaction that provides for innovative business arrangements or structures that would not be feasible or appropriate under a contract, or would provide an opportunity to expand the defense supply base in a manner that would not be practical or feasible under a contract.

If checked, provide the determination signed by the Army Senior Procurement Executive.

Attachment 17 – Business Status Certification

CERTIFICATION

By checking this box and by typing my name below, I certify the above information is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief. I authorize my electronic signature to carry the same weight and legal effect as my written signature.

Signature

Name

Title

Date

APPENDIX A - SIGNIFICANT PARTICIPANT BUSINESS STATUS CERTIFICATION

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Significant Participant Business Status Certification Significant Participant Business

APPENDIX B - COST SHARE REQUIREMENTS:

Cost share is not a mandatory requirement. However, if a proposal does meet any of the other conditions required by 10 U.S.C. 2371b paragraph d, then it is anticipated the proposal will contain at least one third of the total Prototype Project cost as cost share. Beyond that, cost sharing is encouraged if possible as it leads to stronger Government-contractor technology leveraging.

The Offeror shall state the amount that is being proposed and whether the cost sharing is a…