W15QKN23R0007-0002.pdf

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

0002 2023FEB16

W15QKN

ARMY CONTRACTING COMMAND - NJ

PICATINNY ARSENAL, NJ 07806-5000

CHELSEA GUMMERSON

EMAIL: CHELSEA.R.GUMMERSON.CIV@ARMY.MIL

W15QKN-23-R-0007

2023JAN24

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CONTINUATION SHEET

Reference No. of Document Being Continued Page of

Name of Offeror or Contractor:

PIIN/SIIN MOD/AMD

SECTION A - SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Buyer Name: CHELSEA GUMMERSON

Buyer Office Symbol/Telephone Number: CCNJ-MC/(973)724-4279

Type of Contract 1: Firm Fixed Price

Kind of Contract: Supply Contracts and Priced Orders

*** End of Narrative A0000 ***

1. The purpose of amendment 0002 to Solicitation W15QKN-23-R-0007 is as follows:

a. Provide the below responses to the questions received from industry:

Question 1: On solicitation page 85, the Government states, "a standard, 12-point minimum font size applies." and on page 86, the

Government states "The font used shall not be less than 10 point." Will the Government please confirm that the standard font size for proposal submission is 10-point?

Government Response 1: The 12 point minimum font size applies to the entire proposal unless an exception is noted. On page 86 of the solicitation, the stated 10 point font is referring to the volume title pages, table of contents pages, cross-referencing pages, indices, acronym lists and page dividers, as referenced in the beginning of that paragraph, those topics are an exception to the standard 12 point font required throughout the proposal.

Question 2: The Government Technical Data Package (TDP) dated 11/4/21 does not contain Depleted Uranium (DU) penetrator drawing 13051156

Rev C as defined as Government Furnished Material (GFM) in Section C. Will only DU penetrator components be provided as GFM or will steel components (Housing and Windshield) be provided as GFM as well?

Government Response 2: Yes, steel components (Housing and Windshield) will be provided as GFM along with the DU penetrator components.

The DU penetrators will be provided as GFM for the life of the contract as stated in Section A, paragraph 6 of this solicitation.

Question 3: GFM schedule shows penetrators will be provided 10 months after award but the Ballistic First Article Acceptance Test (FAAT) sample is estimated 9 months after award. Will the Government be providing GFM material necessary to allow for FAAT to occur after 9 months?

Government Response 3: GFM will be provided six months after contract award. Section D, Transportation Requirements, Paragraph g, has been updated to reflect GFM delivery as 6 months (estimated) after contract award.

Question 4: Will the first Charge Establishement / Charge Verification (CE/CV) and second CE/CV be deducted from the production cartridge deliverable quantity?

Government Response 4: No, the first and second CE/CV test cartridges are not included in the deliverables. As per SOW paragraph C.3.5., Based upon the results from the initial Charge Verification test, a written determination will be made by the PCO if a second Charge

Verification test is needed. If a second Charge Verification Test is needed, this shall be at no additional cost to the Government. If a second Charge Verification Test is not needed, the contractor shall provide the Government with 40 tactical M829A4 cartridges at no additional cost to the Government. Any additional testing that is needed will be addressed on a case by case basis.

Question 5: The Government lists Exhibit A as the Contract Data Requirements List. Will the Government confirm that Attachments A001 through A029 make up Exhibit A in its entirety?

Government Response 5: The Government Confirms that Attachments A001 through A029 make up Exhibit A in its entirety.

Question 6: The RFP states, "For all contracts identified in Section 1, Contract Descriptions, a Past Performance Questionnaire must be completed and submitted." Section 1 reads as though it applies only to the Prime Contractor. Please confirm that Past Performance

Questionnaires only need to be completed for the Prime Contractor.

Government Response 6: The Government confirms that Past Performance Questionnaires only need to be completed by the Prime Contractor.

Question 7: Page 2 of the RFP indicates a TDPL dated 4Nov21. Page 70 of the RFP indicates a TDPL dated 06Jun2019. Please clarify which

TDPL should be utilized.

Government Response 7: The TDPL is included in Attachment 0003. Amendment 0001 updated Attachment 0003 to read Attachment 0003, TDP:

Combination of Adopted Items (COAI) for Cartridge, NSN# 1315-01-628-5934 (Army), 120MM, APFSDS-T, M829A4 (13034993:19200), Rev A.

Amendment 0001 also updated the date of Attachment 0003 from 6 June 2019 to 9 November 2015 which reflects the date of drawing 13034993, Rev A. The Government notes that the identifying label of this document is Rev A, not the date.

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Name of Offeror or Contractor:

PIIN/SIIN MOD/AMD

Question 8: In order to provide the level of detail required for the production of the M829A4 cartridge and proper facilitation requirements, will the Government consider increasing the page count for the Technical Volume to 125 pages?

Government Response 8: The Government will not change the technical volume requirement, 75 pages remains unchanged.

Question 9: Page 28 says, "The test will be conducted to a weight of at least 10% greater than the gross package..." and Page 31 says, "The test will be conducted to a weight of at least 20% greater than the gross package..." Which is correct?

Government Response 9: The 20% referenced on page 31 is correct. Section D, paragraph g, has been updated to reflect "The test will be conducted to a weight of at least 20% greater than the gross package..."

Question 10: Page 31 indicates the GFM M829A4 Depleted Uranium Penetrators are to be shipped Free on Board (FOB) Origin from Aerojet

Ordnance Tennesee (AOT). Please confirm that the contractor is responsible for coordinating pickup and delivery of the GFM from AOT.

Government Response 10: The Contractor is not responsible for coordinating pickup and delivery of the GFM from AOT. The Government will ship GFM penetrators from AOT via a Government Transportation Accounting Code (TAC).

Question 11: Will the Government consider incorporating FAR 52.232-16 Progress Payments?

Government Response 11: No, the Government will not consider incorporating FAR 52.232-16 Progress Payments into the resultant contract.

Question 12: Section L.1.a indicates proposals shall be submitted electronically through Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment

(PIEE). Section L.2.b indicates that proposal shall be provided on CDs or DVDs. Which is correct?

Government Response 12: The proposal shall be submitted electronically through PIEE. The reference to CD's or DVD's in section L.2.b has been removed.

Question 13: Will the Government be responsible for transporting the Government Furnished Property (GFP) (Attachment 0006) from the incumbent contractor to a new contractor's facility?

Government Response 13: The Government will arrange for transportation of the necessary GFP in Attachment 0006, upon completion of its use under the current M829A4 contract. The GFP will not be authorized for use until the previous M829A4 contract is complete.

b. To update the M829A4 Cartridge quantity price points on Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs) 0003, 0006, 0009, 0012, and 0015 to reflect:

(1) Quantity: 2,700

(2) Quantity: 3,000

(3) Quantity: 3,400

(4) Quantity: 5,000

(5) Quantity: 8,400

(6) Quantity: 10,000

(7) Quantity: 15,000

c. Replace Attachment 0016, M829A4 Pricing Matrix in Section J, in its entirety, to M829A4 Pricing Matrix_REV1, which reflects updated price points for all of the M829A4 production CLINs.

2. All other terms and condition remain unchanged.

*** END OF NARRATIVE A0003 ***

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Page of

Name of Offeror or Contractor:

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

Reference No. of Document Being Continued

MOD/AMD

SECTION B - SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

0003 OP 1 M829A4 CARTRIDGE $ $ _____________________ ______________ __________________

NSN: 1315-01-628-5934

COMMODITY NAME: OP 1 M829A4 CARTRIDGE

CLIN CONTRACT TYPE:

Firm Fixed Price

The firm-fixed price unit prices contained within this CLIN are representative of the M829A4 Cartridge quantity price points and are valid for the entire

Ordering Period.

A quantity-based pricing curve shall be utilized to determine the unit prices for quantities in between the established M829A4 quantity price points.

M829A4 Cartridge quantity price points are as follows:

(1) Quantity: 2,700

(2) Quantity: 3,000

(3) Quantity: 3,400

(4) Quantity: 5,000

(5) Quantity: 8,400

(6) Quantity: 10,000

(7) Quantity: 15,000

(End of narrative A001)

Packaging and Marking _____________________

Inspection and Acceptance _________________________

INSPECTION: Origin ACCEPTANCE: Origin

0006 OP 2 M829A4 CARTRIDGE $ $ _____________________ ______________ __________________

NSN: 1315-01-628-5934

COMMODITY NAME: OP 2 M829A4 CARTRIDGE

CLIN CONTRACT TYPE:

Firm Fixed Price

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Reference No. of Document Being Continued

MOD/AMD

The firm-fixed price unit prices contained within this CLIN are representative of the M829A4 Cartridge quantity price points and are valid for the entire

Ordering Period.

A quantity-based pricing curve shall be utilized to determine the unit prices for quantities in between the established M829A4 quantity price points.

M829A4 Cartridge quantity price points are as follows:

(1) Quantity: 2,700

(2) Quantity: 3,000

(3) Quantity: 3,400

(4) Quantity: 5,000

(5) Quantity: 8,400

(6) Quantity: 10,000

(7) Quantity: 15,000

(End of narrative A001)

Packaging and Marking _____________________

Inspection and Acceptance _________________________

INSPECTION: Origin ACCEPTANCE: Origin

0009 OP 3 M829A4 CARTRIDGE $ $ _____________________ ______________ __________________

NSN: 1315-01-628-5934

COMMODITY NAME: OP 3 M829A4 CARTRIDGE

CLIN CONTRACT TYPE:

Firm Fixed Price

The firm-fixed price unit prices contained within this CLIN are representative of the M829A4 Cartridge quantity price points and are valid for the entire

Ordering Period.

A quantity-based pricing curve shall be utilized to determine the unit prices for quantities in between the established M829A4 quantity price points.

M829A4 Cartridge quantity price points are as follows:

(1) Quantity: 2,700

(2) Quantity: 3,000

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MOD/AMD

(3) Quantity: 3,400

(4) Quantity: 5,000

(5) Quantity: 8,400

(6) Quantity: 10,000

(7) Quantity: 15,000

(End of narrative A001)

Packaging and Marking _____________________

Inspection and Acceptance _________________________

INSPECTION: Origin ACCEPTANCE: Origin

0012 OP 4 M829A4 CARTRIDGE $ $ _____________________ ______________ __________________

NSN: 1315-01-628-5934

COMMODITY NAME: OP 4 M829A4 CARTRIDGE

CLIN CONTRACT TYPE:

Firm Fixed Price

The firm-fixed price unit prices contained within this CLIN are representative of the M829A4 Cartridge quantity price points and are valid for the entire

Ordering Period.

A quantity-based pricing curve shall be utilized to determine the unit prices for quantities in between the established M829A4 quantity price points.

M829A4 Cartridge quantity price points are as follows:

(1) Quantity: 2,700

(2) Quantity: 3,000

(3) Quantity: 3,400

(4) Quantity: 5,000

(5) Quantity: 8,400

(6) Quantity: 10,000

(7) Quantity: 15,000

(End of narrative A001)

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ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

Reference No. of Document Being Continued

MOD/AMD

Packaging and Marking _____________________

Inspection and Acceptance _________________________

INSPECTION: Origin ACCEPTANCE: Origin

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SECTION D - PACKAGING AND MARKING

ITEM NOMENCLATURE: 120mm APFSDS-T CARTRIDGE M829A4

Bar Code Requirements:

2D bar codes required

Marking of Shipments:

Ship IAW 49CFR 4500.9R

Detailed Requirements shall apply to this procurement.

a. Detailed Preservation and Packaging Requirements:

The cartridge shall be packed in a PA171 container (drawing 12990755).

b. Detailed Packing Requirements:

The cartridge shall be packed in accordance with drawing 13051209.

c. Detailed Marking Requirements:

The PA 171 containers shall be marked in accordance with drawing 13051209 and the unit load shall be marked in accordance with 19-48-

4231/48 20PM1006.

d. Detailed Unitization Requirements:

The PA171 containers shall palletized IAW Unitization Drawing 19-48- 4231/48 20PM1006.

e. Wood Packaging Materials - Heat Treatment and Marking of Wood Packaging Materials: In accordance with the requirements of

International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures (ISPM) 15, the following commercial heat treatment process has been approved by the

American Lumber Standards Committee (ALSC) and is required for all Wood Packaging Material (WPM). WPM is defined as wood pallets, skids, load boards, pallet collars, wooden boxes, reels, dunnage, crates, frames, and cleats. Packaging materials exempt from the requirements are materials that have undergone a manufacturing process such as corrugated fiberboard, plywood, particleboard, veneer and oriented strand board. All WPM shall be constructed from Heat Treated (HT to 56 degrees Centigrade for 30 minutes) lumber and certified by an accredited agency recognized by the ALSC in accordance with Wood Packaging Material Policy and Wood Packaging Material Enforcement

Regulations (see URL: http://www.alsc.org ). All materials must include certification markings in accordance with ALSC standards and be placed in an unobstructed area that will be readily visible to inspectors. Pallet markings shall be applied to the stringer or block on diagonally opposite sides and ends of the pallet and be contrasting and clearly visible. All dunnage used in configuring and/or securing the load shall also comply with ISPM 15 and be marked with an ALSC approved DUNNAGE stamp. Failure to comply with the requirements of this restriction may result in refusal, destruction, or treatment of materials at the point of entry.

f. Marking: In addition to any special marking and markings called out by the Special Packaging Instruction or drawing:

- All unit packages, intermediate packs, exterior shipping containers, and as applicable, unitized loads shall be marked in accordance with MIL-STD-129, Revision R, dated February 2014, including bar coding. The contractor is responsible for application of special markings as discussed in the Military Standard regardless of whether specified in the contract or not. Special markings include, but are not limited to, shelf-life markings, structural markings, and transportation special handling markings. The marking of pilferable and sensitive materiel will not identify the nature of the materiel.

NOTE: Passive RFID tagging is required in all contracts that contain DFARS clause 252.211-7006. Contractors must check the solicitation and/or contract for this clause. For details and most recent information, see http://www.acq.osd.mil/log/rfid/index.htm for the current DoD Suppliers Passive RFID Information Guide and Supplier Implementation Plan. If the item has Unique Item Identifier (UII) markings then the UII needs to be 2D bar coded and applied on the unit package, intermediate and exterior containers, and the unit load.

- Contractors and vendors shall apply identification and address markings with bar codes in accordance with MIL-STD-129R, dated 18

February 2014. For shipments moving to overseas locations and for mobile deployable units, the in-the-clear address must also include the host country geographic address and the APO/FPO address. The MSL will include both linear and 2D bar codes per the standard. The DD

Form 250 or the commercial packing list shall have barcodes applied as per Direct Vendor Delivery Shipments in the standard (except for deliveries to DLA Distribution Depots, e.g. New Cumberland, San Joaquin, Red River, Anniston). Packing lists are required in accordance with the standard, see paragraph 5.3.

g. Performance-Oriented Packaging: Prior to marking and shipment, the contractor shall ensure that the container has been tested by a

U.S. Government approved Performance-oriented Packaging (POP) test laboratory in compliance with POP requirements in accordance with

Title 49, Code of Federal regulations. The test will be conducted to a weight of at least 20% greater than the gross package (pack out) weight or to the specified POP certification weight listed on the corresponding Packing and Marking drawing(s), whichever is greater.

- The POP test report shall be prepared by the POP test laboratory in accordance with DI-PACK- 81059 (Data Item Description) IAW Part

178, CFR 49 with the appropriate POP marking of the test laboratory.

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- The report must be submitted to the U.S. Government for approval as directed in the contract data requirement list (CDRL) DD Form

1423.

- The U.S. DoD POP symbol shall not be applied to the container unless the Government approves the contractors test report and authorizes to apply the DoD POP symbol to the container.

For multi-year contracts, the contractor shall re-perform the POP testing at a U.S. Government approved Performance-oriented Packaging

(POP) test laboratory IAW CFR 49 if:

- The initial POP test report expires before the end of the contract (single pack POP certification is valid for a period of 1 year;

combination pack POP certification is valid for a period of 2 years).

- There is a change in container manufacturer, design, or manufacturing processes of the container.

Exception to POP Markings: If the container is manufactured outside the USA, the contractor/container manufacturer shall be responsible to perform the POP certification tests IAW the United Nations Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods and apply the marking authorized by the Transportation Competent Authority of the country of manufacture.

Transportation Requirements:

120mm APFSDS-T CARTRIDGE M829A4

Production Delivery:____________________

Ordering Period 1 (PY6), TBD (3,400 Estimated), 24 months from the date of award

Ordering Period 2 (PY7), TBD (3,400 Estimated), 18 months from the end of Ordering Period 1

Ordering Period 3 (PY8), TBD (3,400 Estimated), 18 months from the end of Ordering Period 2

Ordering Period 4 (PY9), TBD (3,400 Estimated), 18 months from the end of Ordering Period 3

Ordering Period 5 (PY10), TBD (3,400 Estimated), 18 months from the end of Ordering Period 4

Test Delivery:______________

Ballistic FAAT Test: Quantity 55; 9 Months (Estimated) after each Ordering Period Award

Ballistic Lot Acceptance Test: Quantity 45; 12 Months (Estimated) after each Ordering Period Award_______________________________

Propellant Surveillance Sample 4 kg: 3 Months (Estimated) after each propellant lot production

Destination of delivered items:

Production Quantity: TBD, however it is anticipated the following delivery locations will be the most probably to be utilized for the production quantities. Final delivery locations will be confirmed upon Delivery Order Award.

DODAAC: W53XMD

Crane Army Ammunition Depot

Crane, IN 47522-5000

DODAAC: W25G1R

DoDAAC: W25G1R

Letterkenny Munitions Center

RT 997 Voelz Gate

Chambersburg, PA 17201-4150

Ballistic Test Samples

DoDAAC: W61P4X

Transportation Office

U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground

Attn: Ben Attilli

B.3630 KOFA Firing Range on Aberdeen Road

Yuma, Az 85365-9498

Propellant Sample (4kg each lot)

DoDAAC W907CC

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PIIN/SIIN MOD/AMD

Commander U.S. Army CCDC-AC

Ammunition Receiving Office B.806

For Propellant Laboratory Attention: Henry Grau EMCN# A95

Picatinny Arsenal, NJ 07806-500

Estimated weight of the item in its shipping container:

Less than 200 pounds.

Security classification of the material to be shipped: Unclassified

DOT Container Marking: Articles, Explosives

Hazard Classification (Explosives only): N.O.S. (Nitrocellulose, Nitroglycerin) UN 0470

Transportation Security Category for Arms, Ammunition or Explosives (AA&E) as categorized in DoD 5100.76-M:

Category IV AA&E Items:

Dual Driver & Satellite Monitoring required

Government Furnished Property:

ITEM NOMENCLATURE: M829A4 Depleted Uranium Penetrators

Bar Code Requirements:

2D bar codes required

Marking of Shipments:

Ship IAW 49CFR 4500.9R

Detailed Requirements shall apply to this procurement.

a. Detailed Preservation and Packaging Requirements:

IAW CFR 49 and ASTM D3951

b. Detailed Packing Requirements:

The penetrators shall be packed in accordance CFR 49 and protected from all types of physical damage including moisture/humidity during handling and transportation.

c. Detailed Marking Requirements:

The markings shall be IAW 12982865, Mil-Std-129, ACV00561, & CFR 49.

d. Detailed Unitization Requirements:

Unitization Drawing 19-48- 4116/4-20PM1006 or similar.

e. Wood Packaging Materials - Heat Treatment and Marking of Wood Packaging Materials: In accordance with the requirements of

International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures (ISPM) 15, the following commercial heat treatment process has been approved by the

American Lumber Standards Committee (ALSC) and is required for all Wood Packaging Material (WPM). WPM is defined as wood pallets, skids, load boards, pallet collars, wooden boxes, reels, dunnage, crates, frames, and cleats. Packaging materials exempt from the requirements are materials that have undergone a manufacturing process such as corrugated fiberboard, plywood, particleboard, veneer, and oriented strand board. All WPM shall be constructed from Heat Treated (HT to 56 degrees Centigrade for 30 minutes) lumber and certified by an accredited agency recognized by the ALSC in accordance with Wood Packaging Material Policy and Wood Packaging Material Enforcement

Regulations (see URL: http://www.alsc.org ). All materials must include certification markings in accordance with ALSC standards and be placed in an unobstructed area that will be readily visible to inspectors. Pallet markings shall be applied to the stringer or block on diagonally opposite sides and ends of the pallet and be contrasting and clearly visible. All dunnage used in configuring and/or securing the load shall also comply with ISPM 15 and be marked with an ALSC approved DUNNAGE stamp. Failure to comply with the requirements of this restriction may result in refusal, destruction, or treatment of materials at the point of entry.

f. Marking: In addition to any special marking and markings called out by the Special Packaging Instruction or drawing:

- All unit packages, intermediate packs, exterior shipping containers, and as applicable, unitized loads shall be marked in accordance with MIL-STD-129, Revision R, dated February, 2014, including bar coding. The contractor is responsible for application of special markings as discussed in the Military Standard regardless of whether specified in the contract or not. Special markings include, but are not limited to, shelf-life markings, structural markings, and transportation special handling markings. The marking of pilferable and sensitive materiel will not identify the nature of the materiel.

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NOTE: Passive RFID tagging is required in all contracts that contain DFARS clause 252.211-7006. Contractors must check the solicitation and/or contract for this clause. For details and most recent information, see http://www.acq.osd.mil/log/rfid/index.htm for the current DoD Suppliers Passive RFID Information Guide and Supplier Implementation Plan. If the item has Unique Item Identifier (UII) markings then the UII needs to be 2D bar coded and applied on the unit package, intermediate and exterior containers, and the unit load.

- Contractors and vendors shall apply identification and address markings with bar codes in accordance with MIL-STD-129R, dated 18

February 2014. For shipments moving to overseas locations and for mobile deployable units, the in-the-clear address must also include the host country geographic address and the APO/FPO address. The MSL will include both linear and 2D bar codes per the standard. The DD

Form 250 or the commercial packing list shall have barcodes applied as per Direct Vendor Delivery Shipments in the standard (except for deliveries to DLA Distribution Depots, e.g. New Cumberland, San Joaquin, Red River, Anniston). Packing lists are required in accordance with the standard, see paragraph 5.3.

- Contractor to contractor shipments shall have the address markings applied to the identification marked side of the exterior shipping container or to the unitized load markings. The following shall be marked "FROM: name and address of consignor and TO: name and address of consignee".

g. Performance-Oriented Packaging: Prior to marking and shipment, the contractor shall ensure that the container has been tested by a

U.S. Government approved Performance-oriented Packaging (POP) test laboratory in compliance with POP requirements in accordance with

Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations. The test will be conducted to a weight of at least 20% greater than the gross package (pack out) weight or to the specified POP certification weight listed on the corresponding Packing and Marking drawing(s), whichever is greater.

- The POP test report shall be prepared by the POP test laboratory in accordance with DI-PACK- 81059 (Data Item Description) IAW Part

178, CFR 49 with the appropriate POP marking of the test laboratory.

- The report must be submitted to the U.S. Government for approval as directed in the contract data requirement list (CDRL) DD Form

1423.

- The U.S. DoD POP symbol shall not be applied to the container unless the Government approves the contractors test report and authorizes to apply the DoD POP symbol to the container.

For multi-year contracts, the contractor shall re-perform the POP testing at a U.S. Government approved Performance-oriented Packaging

(POP) test laboratory IAW CFR 49 if:

- The initial POP test report expires before the end of the contract (single pack POP certification is valid for a period of 1 year;

combination pack POP certification is valid for a period of 2 years).

- There is a change in container manufacturer, design, or manufacturing processes of the container.

Exception to POP Markings: If the container is manufactured outside the USA, the contractor/container manufacturer shall be responsible to perform the POP certification tests IAW the United Nations Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods and apply the marking authorized by the Transportation Competent Authority of the country of manufacture.

Transportation Requirements:

GFM M829A4 Depleted Uranium Penetrators

Production Delivery:____________________

Ordering Period 1 (PY6), TBD (3,400 Estimated), 6 months (Estimated) from the date of award

Ordering Period 2 (PY7), TBD (3,400 Estimated), 6 months (Estimated) from the end of Ordering Period 1

Ordering Period 3 (PY8), TBD (3,400 Estimated), 6 months (Estimated) from the end of Ordering Period 2

Ordering Period 4 (PY9), TBD (3,400 Estimated), 6 months (Estimated) from the end of Ordering Period 3

Ordering Period 5 (PY10), TBD (3,400 Estimated), 6 months (Estimated) from the end of Ordering Period 4

Destination of delivered items:_______________________________

FOB Origin

Aerojet Ordnance Tennessee (AOT)

1367 Old State Rte 34

Jonesburg, TN 37659

Estimated weight of the item in its shipping container:

Less than 200 pounds.

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Security classification of the material to be shipped: Unclassified

DOT Container Marking: DOT marking will be determined under contract

Hazard Classification (Explosives only): Hazard Classification will be determined under contract

Transportation Security Category for Arms, Ammunition or Explosives (AA&E) as categorized in DoD 5100.76-M:

Item is not AA&E

*** END OF NARRATIVE D0001 ***

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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 0016 M829A4 PRICING MATRIX_REV1 15-FEB-2023 004 EMAIL

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SECTION L - INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS, AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS

PROPOSAL SUBMISSION___________________

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

Offerors must provide information in sufficient detail to allow the Government to make a best value assessment of the Offerors capability to support the proposed response to the evaluation criteria. Proposals that do not contain the information requested in the 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. 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.

Alternate Proposals: Alternate proposals will not be accepted.

Proposals shall be valid through 365 calendar days from date the solicitation closes.

All questions concerning this procurement, either technical or contractual must be submitted in writing to the Contracting Office. No direct discussion between the technical representative and a prospective Offeror shall be conducted. Questions and proposals shall be submitted to the following point of contact:

Army Contracting Command New Jersey

Telephone: (973) 724-1605

E-mail: erin.m.donaldson2.civ@army.mil

ATTN: Laura Mackie

Telephone: (973)724-2293

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

Responses to submitted questions will be provided to all Offerors via Contract Opportunities at https://sam.gov/ and the

Solicitation Module at https://piee.eb.mil/sol/xhtml/unauth/index.xhtml .

1. PROPOSAL SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS___________________________________

a. The Offeror shall submit their proposal electronically through the Solicitation Module of the Procurement Integrated Enterprise

Environment (PIEE) suite at https://piee.eb.mil/pee-landing/ . To do so, vendors must be registered as a Proposal Manager in

PIEE. Vendor registration instructions can be found at:

https://www.acq.osd.mil/asda/dpc/ce/cap/docs/piee/PIEE_Solicitation_Module_Vendor_Access_Instructions.pdf .

b. Proposals submitted by mail or hand-carried will not be evaluated. Proposals sent through proprietary or third-party File

Transfer Protocol (FTP) sites or DoD SAFE will not be retrieved. It is the responsibility of the Offeror to obtain written confirmation of receipt of all electronic files of the full proposal by the ACC-NJ Contracting Office. Any portion of the proposal that is changed

(because of discussions or proposal revisions) should be annotated and dated. Each volume shall begin at the top of a page and be clearly labeled with its Title and a copy number (e.g., one of five). If the PIEE Solicitation Module is down, the alternate method for proposal submission is via email. However, the size limit on incoming messages for this alternate email is 35MB, and the Offeror shall obtain prior written approval from the Contracting Officer to use the alternate submission method. Submissions without this prior written approval will not be accepted.

c. The Contracting Officer will provide the alternate email address with its written approval. All proposals received after the exact time specified for receipt shall be treated as late submissions and will not be considered except under facts and circumstances allowed by the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). For instructions on how to post an offer, please refer to the Posting Offer demo:

https://pieetraining.eb.mil/wbt/sol/Posting_Offer.pdf .

d. Each paragraph should be single spaced and shall be separated by at least one blank line. A standard, 12-point minimum font size applies. Arial or New Times Roman fonts are required. Tables and illustrations may use a reduced font size no less than 8-point and may be produced in landscape mode.

e. The following volumes of material shall be submitted:

Volume Title Digital Copies Maximum Pages________________________________________________________________

I Technical 1 75

II Past Performance 1 30

III Price 1 No Page Limit

IV Small Business 1

Participation 30

V Solicitation, Offeror and Award Documents

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and Certifications/

Representations 1 No Page Limit

Offerors are responsible for including sufficient details to permit a complete and accurate evaluation. The proposal shall be detailed and clearly stated to allow an assessment by the Government without the need for additional clarifications. Pages that exceed the required page limitations will not be evaluated. Additional pages over the maximum allowed will be removed or not read and will not be evaluated by the Government. The page count will be made by counting the pages from left to right, consecutively. 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) and, the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), which is required in the

Technical Volume. 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 additional page. The font used shall not be less than 10 point.

2. PROPOSAL FILES_________________

a. Format. The submission shall be clearly indexed and logically assembled. 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

Request for Proposal (RFP) number in the header and/or footer. A Table of Contents should be created using the Table of Content feature in MS Word. All proposal volumes shall be marked with the appropriate Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) markings. MS Word (doc) files shall use the following page setup parameters:

Margins Top, Bottom, Left, Right 1"

From Edge Header, Footer 0.5"

Page Size, Width 8.5"

Page Size, Height 11"

The following additional restrictions apply:

b. File Packaging. All of the proposal files shall be compressed (zipped) into one file entitled proposal zip using WinZip version

6.2 or later, or as separate uploads in their native format, i.e. doc, xls, ppt, etc. Files shall be in read-only format, using PDF files. All price breakdown information to aide in the cost/price evaluation shall be submitted in Microsoft Office Excel Read/Write format and viewable in Microsoft Excel 2016. Each file shall be externally labeled with the volume number, date, and the Offerors name.

**Please note Self extracting exe files are not acceptable. ___

c. Content Requirement. All information shall be confined to the appropriate file. The Offeror shall confine submissions to essential matters, sufficient to define the proposal in a concise manner, to permit a complete and accurate evaluation of each proposal.

Each file of the proposal shall consist of a Table of Contents, Summary Section, and the Narrative discussion. The Summary Section shall contain a brief abstract of the file. Proprietary information shall be clearly marked. The following shall be included in the Narrative discussion:

3. VOLUME I Technical Factor. The volume shall be organized into the following sections:______________________________

3.1 Subfactor 1, Manufacturing Plan. The Offeror shall provide a detailed Manufacturing Plan for the production and testing of the ____________________________________

M829A4 cartridge to meet the requirements of the RFP. The Offeror shall provide their proposed processes, facilities, equipment and personnel resources for meeting the technical, quality and schedule requirements. The plan shall include the same details for major/key subcontractors. Major/key subcontractors are defined as those that will be providing hardware, or process, or whose subcontract is for more than 25% of the proposed price. The Offeror's Plan shall provide information to substantiate the following:

KEY POINT #1: The Offeror shall provide a detailed Manufacturing Plan to include their manufacturing process and process map for the ____________

M829A4 cartridge. This shall include the steps required for its manufacture, assembly, inspection, test, marking and Load Assemble and packaging (LAP) as well as the sequence of operations for all individual components, major assemblies, subassemblies, and parts in order to meet the requirement of the RFP. Additionally, the Offeror shall provide information on the elements that the Offeror intends to subcontract or purchase as materials/parts.

KEY POINT #2: The Offeror shall provide a detailed description of both theirs and their major/key subcontractor facilities, ____________ manufacturing equipment, inspection equipment, test equipment, and tooling to meet or exceed the solicitation requirements for production rates, quality requirements, and schedule. The Offeror shall provide a description of the availability and capability of the facilities/equipment as well as the availability and capability of facilities/ not currently owned or leased by their plans for obtaining the facilities and equipment.

KEY POINT #3: The Offeror shall provide details and evidence to support their understanding of all critical and special process ____________ areas and associated process controls and equipment maintenance plans which will be utilized in the production of the M829A4 cartridge.

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3.2 Subfactor 2, Quality Assurance Plan. The Offeror shall provide a detailed Quality Assurance Plan to meet the quality assurance _______________________________________ requirements as defined in the RFP. The Offeror shall provide a detailed description of their proposed processes and plans on how they will identify, manage and control quality assurance data, document and control manufacturing processes, how quality processes and procedures will be followed through all areas of performance, their processes for failure investigations and non-conforming material, and their plan to identify and mitigate programmatic risks. The Offeror shall provide as a minimum in their plan information to substantiate the following:

KEY POINT #1: The Offeror shall identify and provide detailed information on their process to identify, manage, and control ____________ submitted quality assurance data which shall include identification of all critical (if applicable), major, and minor technical characteristics, the manufacturing processes involved, the specific pieces of equipment and their function involved in fabrication, assembly, inspection and test (acceptance inspection equipment) at the prime contractor and subcontractor levels. The Offeror shall provide quantitative proof supporting the adequacy of their methods to control the production and inspection process for each identified characteristic, and their proposed non-conformance notification system.

KEY POINT #2: The Offeror shall provide details describing effectiveness of proposed Quality Management System to meet RFP ____________ requirements through certification or compliance with ISO 9001:2015 (or ISO equivalent Government approved system), as well as quantifiable data demonstrating efficacy of the Offerors described quality management system. The Offeror shall provide details supporting the adequacy of the proposed processes to document and control the manufacturing processes with respect to their impact on performance, safety, and storage life expectancy.

KEY POINT #3: The Offeror shall provide demonstrable proof supporting the adequacy, completeness and feasibility of their proposed ____________ quality system. The Offeror shall provide details of their planned in-house quality processes and procedures describing how they will be followed throughout all areas of performance, to include incoming inspection, fabrication, assembly, inspection, test, packaging, marking, and shipping. The Offeror shall also provide evidence with supporting details of how their methodology ensures the individual quality requirements are flowed down to the major/key subcontractors and suppliers.

KEY POINT #4: The Offeror shall provide a detailed description of their failure investigation process application as well as details ____________ covering their non-conforming material procedures, to include, prevention, detection, and control (segregation). The Offeror shall provide details describing the appropriateness and adequacy of their quality tools and systems. This includes, but not limited to the following: how their quality initiatives will be applied to the M829A4 program to minimize quality problems; root cause and corrective action analysis; details of how the Offeror intends to flow down and implement this methodology to their subcontractors.

KEY POINT #5: The Offeror shall provide a comprehensive risk management plan to identify and mitigate programmatic risks, critical ____________ operations and processes that may adversely affect key safety and performance parameters of restrict production.

3.3 Subfactor 3, Management Plan. The Offeror shall provide a Management Plan with details on how the manufacturing of the M829A4 ________________________________ cartridge will meet the RFP requirements to include how the program and schedule will be managed, the resources available, and supply chain management. As a minimum the Offeror shall provide information to substantiate the following:

KEY POINT #1: The Offeror shall provide an adequate, complete and feasible Integrated Master Schedule for all production years, ____________ showing the schedule of events, inclusive of qualification and sequential environmental testing by statement of work tasks and significant milestones from raw materials to finished product. The Offeror shall include a breakdown of the M829A4 cartridge in substantial detail showing specific piece-parts, sub-assemblies and components required, all major/ significant milestones, as well as the detailed tasks (including all testing required by Statement of Work tasks and specification), durations, dependencies and sequencing of all actions, resources (including major/key subcontract and suppliers schedule), and integration needed to produce the M829A4 cartridge. The Offeror shall discuss parts and assemblies that have lead times in excess of 120 days. The Offeror shall provide a critical path and schedule data for major/key subcontractors based on the Offerors Management Plan. The Offeror shall provide a detailed schedule tasks for Load, Assemble & Pack (LAP) line and production start up to include the procurement of any specialized machines.

KEY POINT #2: The Offeror shall provide a detailed description of their approach and rationale for either doing the work in-house, ____________ or subcontracting it, and provide the criteria and rationale used to select the subcontractors that will make each part as well as alternative suppliers. The Offeror shall also provide their systems approach to managing subcontractors, vendors, and suppliers as a technical enterprise of concern. In addition, the Offeror shall provide their proposed key personnel, descriptions and evidence demonstrating they possess the requisite disciplines, experience and expertise to successfully produce the M829A4 cartridge. This includes an organizational chart identifying key individuals (specific to this program), and clearly defines/annotates the roles and responsibilities of the personnel and team as a whole. The Offerors proposal shall include details describing projected business arrangements, work share, direct lines of authority and communication as well as any interdivisional transfers, teaming arrangements or other supplied efforts.

KEY POINT #3: The Offeror shall provide a complete description of the Configuration Management System they will use for the M829A4 ____________ cartridge. This shall include a description of their processes detailing how engineering changes, and variances to drawings and specifications are tracked, processed, reviewed, and acted upon. The Offeror shall adequately describe their Configuration Management

Organization, which shall include details explaining how configuration changes are accomplished, flowed down, and controlled at the subcontractor level.

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4. VOLUME II Past Performance Factor. This volume shall contain past performance information regarding similar contracts. This volume_______________________________________ shall not exceed 30 pages plus five pages for each major subcontractor, excluding Past Performance Questionnaire Forms. Offerors shall submit all Federal Government and/or commercial contracts for the prime Offeror and each major subcontractor in performance or awarded during the past three years, from the issue date of this RFP, which are relevant to the efforts required by this solicitation.

Submission of the identified contracts shall be in Excel format to include contractually scheduled delivery dates, actual delivery dates, quantities and how many days over/under (i.e. early/late deliveries). Relevant efforts are defined as services/efforts that are the same as or similar to the effort (as compared to North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 332993) required by the

RFP. Data concerning the Offeror shall be provided first, followed by each proposed major subcontractor, in alphabetical order. The

Offeror shall also submit the written consent of its major subcontractors to allow the disclosure of its subcontractors past performance information to the Offeror. In addition, letters of commitment shall be included for all major subcontractors for their past performance to be considered. This volume 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, Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code, Data Universal Number System

(DUNS) Number and, Unique Entity Identification (UEI).