W519TC-26-R-0003.pdf

Section A

NOTICE:

(a) This is a DRAFT Request for Proposal (RFP). The U.S. Government is NOT looking for proposals at this time. The purpose of this document is to obtain industry comments and feedback on its contents prior to release of the Final RFP. The Government is not utilizing this document to negotiate or solicit proposals, and issuance of this DRAFT RFP does not serve to bind the Government in any way. This DRAFT RFP is subject to change prior to final issuance for the Formal RFP. The Government will not reimburse Offerors for any preparation of responses to this DRAFT RFP.

(b) Comments regarding this DRAFT RFP are due to the individuals below, via email, no later than close of business on 10 March 2026.

Anna Whitcomb, Contracting Officer: anna.e.whitcomb2.civ@army.mil

Amanda Carlson, Contract Specialist: amanda.l.carlson25.civ@army.mil

Derek Rooks, Contract Specialist: derek.s.rooks.civ@army.mil

REQUIREMENTS SUMMARY:

1. Solicitation W519TC-26-R-0003 is for the production of propellants and the operation and modernization of the Radford Army Ammunition Plant (RFAAP) beginning in Fiscal Year (FY) 2027. This solicitation will result in an award of a single Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract effective as of the date of award, which will also identify the date of full operation control to the awardee also.

2. The resultant contract will consist of a base period with five (5), one-year ordering periods; an evaluated option for five (5), one-year ordering periods exercised at time of award; and two additional unevaluated 10-year options. Therefore, the maximum period of performance is 30 years should both 10-year unevaluated options be exercised based on successful performance of the contract during the initial 10-year period.

Performance evaluations during the initial period will lead to an option decision in year five (5) of the initial period. The resulting contract will also include a one-year transition occurring during the contract's final ordering period to allow for completion of deliveries and ongoing projects.

3. During the life of the resultant contract (inclusive of all evaluated and unevaluated options), the Government is entitled to order a maximum dollar amount of $20,144,020,112.00, inclusive of all Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs). The Minimum Guaranteed Amount (MGA) for the IDIQ contract awarded as a result of this solicitation is $5,000.00. In accordance with (IAW) FAR 16.504(a)(2), Indefinite-quantity contracts, the successful Offeror will receive the MGA and shall provide a process map at the time of contract award. The MGA will be included in the first delivery order.

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4. General information regarding this solicitation can be found on the System for Award Management (SAM) website at www.sam.gov by searching solicitation number W519TC-26-R-0003. The Government has established a Virtual Library (VL) on the SAM.gov site for Offerors to use in support of proposal development. Instructions for obtaining access to the VL are available on SAM.gov. Technical Data Package (TDP) information related to this Solicitation can be found within the VL. The data furnished by the Government to Offerors under this solicitation may only be used in support of proposal development. No other use of this data is authorized.

5. This acquisition is restricted to only those firms within the U.S. or its outlying areas, as authorized by 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(3) and FAR 6.103-3, Industrial mobilization;

engineering, developmental, or research capability; or expert services. The applicable Justification and Approval, Control Number 26-004, was approved on XX March 2026.

6. Contractors must have an active registration in SAM to do business with the Federal Government. Contractors are required to be registered in SAM at the time of proposal submission. The website for registering in SAM is www.sam.gov .

7. Specifications and drawings in the Technical Data Packages (TDPs) are Distribution D and Export Controlled.

8. The Government has conducted a Baseline Facility Assessment (BFA) and Baseline Environmental Condition Assessment (BECA) at RFAAP for the purpose of presenting the current operating state of equipment and environmental conditions at the facility.

This assessment is intended to be used for informational purposes only to assist in determining the suitability and conditions of the processes, facilities, and environmental conditions at the facility. In using any of the information and evaluations in the BFA or BECA, Offerors should independently verify and determine whether to include specific actions in their proposals and plans and must assume all liability for the success or failure of these actions. The Government expressly makes no representations as to the probability of the success of the assets and opportunities examined in these reports, nor the accuracy or completeness of information in total. The final assessment of the adequacy of the equipment, infrastructure, and environmental conditions must be made by report users. The results will be available to Offerors via RFAAP's VL.

9. Utilizing a best value subjective tradeoff evaluation, and subject to availability of funds, this solicitation will result in the award of a hybrid supply and service IDIQ contract to one Offeror consisting of Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) CLINs for production items, CLINs for modernization efforts that may be either Fixed Price or Cost-Reimbursable, and FFP or Incentive Fee CLINs for Direct Funded Performance Work Statements (PWS’s). The Government is contemplating Oral Presentations as part of proposal submission requirements.

10. With the exception of Volume 6, Indemnification Request Package, Offerors' proposals shall be submitted no later than the date specified in Block 9 of the SF33, and http://www.sam.gov/ shall be valid for a minimum of 365 days after submission. Offerors shall input 365, as a minimum, into Block 12 of the SF33.

11. Receipt of an Offeror's proposal in response to this solicitation is an affirmation that the contractor has had access to and received adequate information to prepare a proposal. The successful proposal may be incorporated into the resultant contract in whole or in part at the time of the award. If incorporated, the Offeror's proposal will therefore be a material term of the contract and failure to fully implement it could result in termination. No revisions or changes to the contractor's proposal may be made after award without prior approval of the Contracting Officer.

12. Offerors are advised to carefully read Sections L and Section M before submitting their proposals. Data requested for evaluation has been clearly identified in the Section L narrative. All Offerors are responsible for ensuring that their proposals contain all the information to be included per this solicitation and will permit a complete and accurate evaluation of the proposal. Offerors should ensure all fill-ins and blanks are complete within the solicitation. Offerors should ensure that any proposal submitted in response to this solicitation and any issued amendments include all information required by the solicitation. The Government will not make assumptions concerning an Offeror's intent, capabilities, facilities or experience. The Offeror is responsible for understanding all requirements of the solicitation. Evaluation of offers shall be in accordance with the evaluation guidelines and specific evaluation procedures in Section M of this solicitation.

All Offerors shall submit their proposals and any proposal revisions, if required, in strict accordance with the instructions set forth in the solicitation and any issued amendments. The Government must be able to access information along with any submitted changes within proposals readily and easily and will not be responsible for not being able to view necessary information that was not submitted IAW the instructions set forth in the solicitation.

13. The Government reserves the right to open discussions. In the event the Government determines discussions are necessary, the Contracting Officer shall establish a competitive range comprised of the most highly rated proposals. Only those Offerors within the competitive range will be included in discussions and considered for an award.

14. A Small Business Subcontracting Plan is required at the time of proposal submission; see FAR 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan, for details. IAW FAR 19.702(b)(1), subcontracting plans are not required from Small Business concerns.

15. Offerors are responsible for checking with the Contracting Officer and/or Contract Specialist to ensure that the proposal submitted has been received by the Contracting Officer and/or Contract Specialist. This must be done by the date/time set in the solicitation for receipt of offers.

16. The Government will not reimburse Offerors for incurred costs associated with preparation of proposals.

17. All contractual provisions and clauses specified are obligatory for the prime contractor. The prime contractor is responsible for flowing down and enforcing contractual provisions and clauses upon all subcontractors, suppliers, and vendors. The Government makes special note of flowdown requirements for FAR clause 52.211-15 Defense Priority and Allocation Requirements.

18. Offerors shall not propose any assumptions that take exception to the solicitation.

Should an Offeror propose assumptions that do take exception to the solicitation, the Contracting Officer reserves the right to deem the proposal unacceptable and ineligible for award.

19. A SECRET Facility Security Clearance is required of the operating contractor of RFAAP due to the criteria identified in Attachment 0023, DD254 - Contract Security Classification Specification. A SECRET Facility Security Clearance is required prior to contract award. The Government reserves the right to conduct an assessment of offerors' eligibility to obtain a SECRET Facility Security Clearance prior to contract award. Reference Narrative C-08, Facility Security Clearance Requirement, for additional details.

20. Offerors are advised that the current operating contractor will encumber and maintain the RFAAP facility through 31 December 2026. Both the incumbent and the successful Offeror will be contractually required to negotiate contract transition and start-up activities in good faith to affect a complete, safe, and secure assumption of responsibilities without impacting facility operations, production deliveries, and ongoing modernization projects as required by Attachment 0008, PWS 8 - Transition In and Attachment 0017, PWS 17 - Transition Out. The successful Offeror will take over operational control of the facility at 0000 Eastern Time on XX Month 2028, unless otherwise negotiated with the incumbent and contractually executed by the Contracting Officer.

21. Pursuant to FAR 9.103, a contract will only be awarded to a contractor that the Contracting Officer determines to be responsible. Offerors must be able to demonstrate that they meet the standards of responsibility as set forth in FAR 9.104. The Government reserves the right to conduct a pre-award survey on any or all Offerors, and if applicable, joint venture partners, and major subcontractors.

22. IAW FAR 9.5, Organizational and Consultant Conflicts of Interest, it has been determined that the companies, and any affiliates or subsidiaries, listed below have an Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCI) and are prohibited from offering a proposal as a prime contractor or participating as a sub-contractor or a member of any team competing for this contract. The Contracting Officer reserves the right to reject any offer it considers to represent an OCI.

(1) The Shenton Group Inc.

(2) Azimuth Consulting Services (Azimuth)

(3) B-Skies Inc.

(4) Franklin Engineering Group Inc.

(5) NEPSCO, LLC

Note: The term “DBOC” is a commonly used term that covers the entities of The Shenton Group, Azimuth Consulting Services and Franklin Engineering Group.

23. Offerors are advised that the Government will be using contractor support from Azimuth and Northeastern Energetic Process Services Company (NEPSCO), LLC during the source selection process. As Azimuth and NEPSCO will have access to Offerors' proposals, in addition to the aforementioned restrictions, Offerors are required to execute a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) with Azimuth and NEPSCO. Azimuth and NEPSCO are prohibited from participating as a subcontractor on any efforts/projects executed under the resultant contract. Offerors shall submit the executed NDAs with its proposal. The NDAs found at Attachments 0029 and 0030 serve as templates and may be altered if mutually agreed upon by both parties.

24. The items to be procured under this effort are determined to be hazardous;

therefore, the Contracting Officer may request a Pre-Award Safety and Security Survey.

25. Sec 806 TBD

26. The contract will consist of FFP CLINs for production items. Quantities and delivery schedules will be listed in the respective delivery order(s) to be issued after IDIQ award.

All proposed prices should be entered in Attachment 0019 – Price Matrix. Prices not entered on the Price Matrix will not be considered. First Article Test (FAT) costs are required to be included for each Ordering Period IAW Narrative E-06, First Article Test (Government Testing) and shall be priced IAW Attachment 0019. Offerors should NOT assume FATs will be waived and must provide FAT costs as required to be considered for award. However, the Government reserves the right to require or waive FAT throughout the life of the contract. If requesting indemnification, the Offeror must complete a Price Matrix or both pricing with indemnification and pricing without indemnification.

27. The following PWS’s may be directly funded, for the first ten (10) years of this contract, subject to availability of funds. It is the Government’s intent that funding requirements for these direct funded PWS’s decrease steadily over the initial ten-year period with the final year reaching $0.00 funding requirement.

PWS 1 - Environmental PWS 2 - Facility Planning PWS 3 - Fire Protection & Emergency Services PWS 4 - Government Property PWS 5 - Occupational Health PWS 6 - Security & Anti-Terrorism PWS 7 - Maintenance

PWS 8 - Transition In – Will be posted at a later date PWS 9 - Safety PWS 10 - Energy & Utilities PWS 11 - Facility Ops & Production Reporting PWS 13 - Technology & Cybersecurity

PWS 15 - ALTESS

PWS 17 - Transition Out PWS 18 - Ground Water Monitoring & Industrial Restoration

*PWS 14 (ACO Staff Support) and 16 (Ammunition Materiel Management) have been deleted.

28. The following PWS will be funded utilizing tenant rent revenue:

PWS 12 - Armament Retooling and Manufacturing Support (ARMS)

The successful Offeror is required to abide by the terms of the RFAAP ARMS Tenant Use Agreements in existence and effective beyond 31 December 2026. The ARMS Tenant Use Agreements are provided at Attachment 0027.

29. Reference Narrative H-02, Restriction of Critical Items and Components, for a list of critical items and components whose manufacture are restricted to sources within the U.S. or its outlying areas.

30. Government Property: The Government intends to provide the property listed at Attachment 0024 - Government Furnished Property, to the successful Offeror under this contract in an "as is, where is" condition. The Government will retain ownership of property (including intellectual property) and rights to this property, as well as all property acquired and/or utilized by the contractor. See PWS 4 Government Property, Narrative H-01 Ownership of Property and Rights to Intellectual Property, and FAR 52.245-1, Government Property, for details.

31. The contract is F.O.B. Origin. The Government is only responsible for the costs associated with the shipment of the deliverable end item; the contractor is responsible for all other shipping, to include components, ingredients, and equipment.

32. The Government is directing a minimum production workload to RFAAP. The Government shall not be responsible for the Offeror achieving its workload plan if the Government orders/funding are different than the current estimate and/or purchased from sources other than RFAAP. The Government has included the most current publicly available Program Objective Memorandum (POM) forecast to use as a reference point of the DoD’s 5-year plan for how the Government intends to allocate resources. (see Attachment 0032).

33. The Offeror shall not assume that the Government is required to invest in modernization activities beyond the amount intended to be awarded as a result of this solicitation, based on the Offeror’s proposal(s) for Volume 2.

34. The Government reserves its right to award modernization projects to the prime operator, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, or a third party.

35. The Contracting Officer will re-negotiate, as required, the terms and conditions of this contract if future Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) legislation or other Government decisions alter current plant status/missions. The Government shall retain the right to modify the mission of the facility; this may include, or result in, the potential closure of the facility.

36. The Contractor is advised that contract changes, to include engineering changes, will be authorized only by the Contracting Officer IAW the terms of the resultant contract. No other Government personnel, whether in the act of technical supervision or administration, is authorized to make any commitment or instruct the contractor to perform or terminate any work, or to incur any obligation.

37. If a requirement arises that is considered Construction, as defined by FAR 2.101, the applicable construction provisions and clauses will be added to the appropriate task order.

38. The ACC-RI Contracting Officer is the only individual authorized to issue orders under the resultant contract.

39. The Contracting Officer reserves the right to conduct a Post Award Conference after contract award.

40. Clauses and provisions from the FAR, DFARS, AFARS, and supplements thereto are incorporated into this document by reference and in full text. Those incorporated by reference have the same force and effect as if they were given in full text.

41. Offerors may submit questions regarding this RFP via email to the Contract Specialists, Ms. Amanda Carlson (amanda.l.carlson25.civ@army.mil) and Mr. Derek Rooks (derek.s.rooks.civ@army.mil) and the Contracting Officer, Ms. Anna Whitcomb (anna.e.whitcomb2.civ@army.mil). Questions must be received by Month XX, XXXX 1200 Central Time to ensure answers will be provided.

42. This solicitation should not be discussed with any Government employee except the Contracting Officer, Ms. Anna Whitcomb, or her representatives, Ms. Amanda Carlson and Mr. Derek Rooks. Failure to adhere to this restriction may be grounds to declare your firm ineligible for consideration of any award resulting from this competitive acquisition. Any formal communications such as request for clarifications, discussions, and/or information concerning this solicitation should be submitted in writing to Contract Specialists, Ms. Amanda Carlson (amanda.l.carlson25.civ@army.mil) and Mr. Derek mailto:amanda.l.carlson25.civ@army.mil mailto:derek.s.rooks.civ@army.mil mailto:amanda.l.carlson25.civ@army.mil

Rooks (derek.s.rooks.civ@army.mil) and the Contracting Officer, Ms. Anna Whitcomb (anna.e.whitcomb2.civ@army.mil). Please indicate the solicitation number in the subject line of all correspondence.

43. When the Final RFP is posted, the closing date and time for receipt of proposals will be annotated on page one (1) of this solicitation. The Government is currently requesting proposal submission within 60 calendar days of issuance of Final RFP.

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Section B

CLIN 1000 Production Quantity All proposed unit prices for Production shall be entered into Attachment 0019. Delivery Schedules will be identified on individual Delivery Orders.

If requesting Indemnification, proposed unit prices shall also be entered into Attachment 0019.

CLIN 2000 First Article Test All proposed prices for First Article Tests shall be entered into Attachment 0019. Delivery Schedules will be identified on individual Delivery Orders.

If requesting Indemnification, proposed unit prices shall also be entered into Attachment 0019.

CLIN 3000 Direct Funded PWSs Proposed Prices for Direct Funded PWSs shall be entered into Attachment 0019.

CLIN 4000 Propellant Reassessment Proposed Prices for Propellant Reassessment shall be entered into Attachment 0019. See B-02 for details.

CLIN 5000 Modernization Project Modernization efforts will be directly funded.

All proposed prices for Modernization shall be entered into Attachment 0019.

Delivery Schedules will be identified on individual Delivery/Task Orders.

CLIN 6000 CDRLS

CDRLs shall be not separately priced. Information required by the CDRLs shall be delivered as specified in Exhibit A.

B-01 PRICE MATRIX

(a) The RFAAP price matrix is applicable to Government direct buys procured under the contract resulting from this solicitation, as well as third party orders that are received in support of systems contracts that utilize RFAAP components. Prices in support of third party orders shall not exceed the prices established in the RFAAP price matrix as a result of this competition, or if future unevaluated options are exercised and negotiated. This requirement is also applicable to any future products not currently on the matrix that are subsequently negotiated and added.

(b) All proposed prices shall be entered into the price matrix at Attachment 0019. If the Offeror is requesting indemnification, the appropriate matrix within Attachment 0019 shall be submitted as well.

(c) Unit prices under this acquisition shall not contain more than two (2) decimal places.

(d) Evaluation quantities and weights are included in the price matrix. The evaluation quantities and weights are estimates based on planning quantities at this time and are not obligatory under this contract; they are not binding and shall not be relied upon for execution purposes. Not meeting, or exceeding, the evaluation quantities should be expected and will not constitute revision of the price matrices or grounds for a request for equitable adjustment. If the Government's requirements do not result in orders meeting or exceeding the evaluation quantities, it shall not constitute the basis for a request for equitable adjustment or claim. All orders placed against this contract are subject to availability of funds.

(e) In the event unevaluated option periods are executed in the future, the RFAAP contractor agrees to utilize a mutually agreeable pricing curve, in lieu of range pricing, to establish prices for production items. Information regarding implementation of pricing curves in DoD acquisitions can be found at the following website:

https://www.acq.osd.mil/asda/dpc/pcf/pricing-tools.html

(f) Pursuant to FAR 52.215-23, Limitation on Pass-Through Charges, the Government will not pay excessive pass-through charges on the procurement cost of utilities under the RFAAP contract. The Contracting Officer will determine if additional excessive pass-through charges exist based on an analysis of the value the Contractor adds to its subcontracts.

(g) Economic Price Adjustment: All matrix unit prices are subject to an economic price adjustment in accordance with Narrative I-02, Economic Price Adjustment - Natural Gas and Narrative I-04, Economic Price Adjustment - Escalation.

(h) Non-Competitive Contract Actions: No profit or fee will be allowed on the actual purchase of utilities under non-competitive contract actions awarded under the contract resulting from this solicitation.

(i) FFP Delivery Orders (DO) and DO modifications will be utilized to place requirements for nitrocellulose, propellants, energetic materials and components based on the quantities and the ordering period within which the DO is placed.

(j) Production Base Support (PBS) efforts (inclusive of Modernization projects) will be negotiated and awarded via separately priced Fixed Price or Cost Reimbursable plus Fee (Incentive or Fixed) DOs or DO modifications. The successful awardee will not be permitted to charge costs associated with execution of the PWS scopes to Production Base Support efforts as direct costs or indirect allocations.

(k) New Facilities Under On-going Modernization Initiatives: The Government intends to share the most current information available regarding scope, schedule, status, and various other items for the modernization projects being executed by the incumbent operator that will be completed subsequent to award of the contract resulting from this solicitation. The transition of these new facilities to the successful Offeror will not constitute change conditions to this contract. Additionally, the Government will provide its best estimate of project completion dates, but actual completion dates may vary from these estimates. Delays in project completion will not constitute change conditions to this contract. Any variance in the actual date facilities are transitioned to production to those provided in support of this solicitation will not be grounds for a change condition, request for equitable adjustment, or claim.

(l) The Government may require modernization analysis, interface, engineering support, and the procurement of components and raw materials. Such efforts will be negotiated and awarded via separately priced Fixed Price or Cost Reimbursable plus Fee (Incentive or Fixed) DOs or DO modifications.

(m) The contractor shall promptly propose fair and reasonable prices for components and/or propellants and nitrocellulose for third party contracts in support of any Government contract.

(n) All products presented for acceptance to the Government under the resultant contract shall be fully compliant with the TDPs provided with the solicitation. Any cost impact due to Government approved configuration change(s) during contract execution will be limited exclusively to the costs directly attributable to the change(s), require substantiation, and be negotiated IAW the Changes Clause (52.243-1, Changes-Fixed Price).

(o) Definitions:

Direct Government Sale: Operator contracts directly with the Government for a RFAAP product regardless of end user.

Third-Party Government Sale: Operator contracts with a non-Government entity for a product that is ultimately incorporated into a system to be purchased by the US Government.

Commercial Sale: Operator contracts directly with a non-Government entity for a product that is not ultimately incorporated into a system purchased by the US Government.

B-02 PROPELLANT REASSESSMENT

(a) In order to determine the functional serviceability of propellant prior to loading into a component item, the systems contractor/producer is responsible for submitting a sample of the propellant lot(s) with a date of manufacture beyond two years of contract award for testing at:

CDR, CCDC, DEVCOM ARMAMENTS CENTER (W907CC)

AMMUNITION RECEIVING OFFICE

FIDLAR ROAD, BLDG.806 (propellant surveillance lots B938)

PICATINNY ARSENAL, NJ 07806-5000

(b) The sample or samples shall be submitted not less than 120 days prior to the date that loading is to commence. The following information shall accompany the sample shipment:

(1) Point of contact information at the systems contractor/producer’s facility.

(2) Lot number(s) and NSN of propellant/propelling charge requiring assessment.

(3) Estimated start date of project requiring reassessment.

(4) Propellant/Propelling Charge Lot number(s).

(5) Serial or identification numbers of the propellant containers/drums.

(c) Sample selection will be accomplished by or in the presence of a Government Quality Assurance Representative. The sample shall represent the lot(s) undergoing test.

(1) The following table shall be used when determining the number of representative samples that must be selected:

Propellant Type # Drums per lot Sample Size M2, M9 Flake 1 to 5 1 pound Spheroidal Ball, 6 to 24 2 pounds* 60, 81 & 120mm 15 to 29 3 pounds* Mortar, Artillery 30 plus 5 pounds*

Stick # Boxes per lot May be cut to appropriate length per QAR to accommodate shipping container

1 to 5 1 pound 6 to 14 2 pounds* 15 to 29 3 pounds* 30 plus 5 pounds*

Propelling Charges Standard Units of 1/2 pound issue to closely approximate ½ pound of charge weight per lot

*The number of pounds indicates the different number of drums/containers that shall be sampled.

(2) Randomly select the propellant drums/boxes in accordance with the required sample size, and remove to a propellant holding area approved by the Government for a minimum of 36 hours to permit the contents of the drum/boxes to acclimate to ambient temperature. The individual sample containers/bags, shall be adjacent to the drums/boxes. One at a time, open each drum/box and with a clean, brass conductive scoop or a non-sparking cutting device for stick propellant, and remove the required sample, place in the sample container/bag and immediately seal. After sampling is performed immediately reseal the drum/box the sample was drawn from. Continue until all samples are selected, using one bag or container per drum or box to collect the sample. Mark each individual sample with the propellant lot number, drum/box number from which the sample was removed, and annotate with the ship to address identified in paragraph a.

(d) The sample shall be prepared for shipment to CCDC in accordance with the following:

(1) Place bulk propellant samples in a clean and dry watervapor proof antistatic bag or container of minimum size to hold the sample and to allow for grounding as required. Seal bag by one of the following methods:

(i) folding the opening over three times to close and apply two single wraps of tape that overlaps itself a minimum of one inch.

(ii) gather the opening together and tie with a twist tie.

(2) Propellant shall not be removed from increment bags.

(3) Large grain or stick propellant shall be individually wrapped in plastic or be bagged and taped.

(4) Outer pack for samples shall consist of standard ammunition packs meeting the requirements of Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations or latest Bureau of Explosives (BOE) Tariff 6000.

(e) The results of the propellant reassessment pertaining to its suitability for use shall be provided by the PCO within 90 days after submittal to the laboratory at

CCDC.

(f) The contractor is responsible for bearing the cost of the Propellant Reassessment performed at the CCDC Propellant Laboratory.

Section C

C-01 TECHNICAL DATA PACKAGES

The following drawings and specifications are applicable to this solicitation. Exceptions can be found at Attachment 0020 TDP Section C Exceptions.

CLIN NOMENCLATURE NSN TDP #_________________

0001 COAI-PROP PAP7993 F/CHRG,PROP,155MM,M231 1376-01-489-1519 12991140:19200

0002 COAI-PRPLT M31A2,CHG,PROP,155MM, M232A1 1376-01-526-6467 13010119:19200

0003 COAI-PRPLLANT M30A1 CHG,PROP,155MM, M232 1376-01-489-1755 12993885:19200

0004 PROPELLANT, M1 SP 1376-00-009-0041 MIL-DTL-60318-T2:19200

0005 PROPELLANT, M1 MP 1376-00-009-0042 MIL-DTL-60318-T1:19200

0006 PROPELLANT M6, CHG,PROP,155MM,M1192A 1376-01-053-9370 MIL-P-63404:19200

0007 PROPELLANT, M10 1376-01-055-8598 MIL-P-48099:19200

0008 COAI - PROPELLANT M64 SINGLE-PERFORATED 1376-01-546-3736 13015504:19200

0009 COAI - PROPELLANT M64 MULTI-PERFORATED 1376-01-546-3733 13015503:19200

0010 PROPELLANT GRAIN F/MK126 RKT MTR-APOBS 1376-01-590-0313 87012A1115

0011 PROPELLANT, DOUBLE-BASE SHEET, TYPE N-5 1376-01-055-5971 MIL-P-17689:19200

0012 PROPELLANT, M9 FLAKE 9999-99-999-9999 MIL-DTL-32322:19200

0013 PROPELLANT, M5 FOR USE IN SPECIAL APPLI 1376-01-053-9368 MIL-P-48089:19200

0014 PROPELLANT, JA2 7-PERF GRANULAR, CYLINDR 9999-99-999-9999 13053606:19200

0015 PROPELLANT, SCDB 1376-01-D01-3479 13051227:19200

0016 PROPELLANT, STICK, DEGN 1376-01-D01-6160 13051228:19200

0017 PROPELLANT, RPD-596 M1002 1376-01-725-8540 13033596-1:19200

0018 PROPELLANT, RPD-596 M865 1376-01-725-9406 13074472:19200

0019 PROPELLANT, M14 M865 & M724A2 1376-01-373-5883 12956320-1:19200

0020 BENITE STRANDS 1376-00-764-8063 MIL-B-45451:19200

0021 FILM, INHIBITING 1340-01-055-2782 9240825:19203

0022 AA-2 NAVY 1376-01-055-0994 AS2543:30003

0023 MK90 ROCKET GRAIN NAVY 1376-01-160-3075 233AS106:30003

0024 AA-6, PROPELLANT DOUBLE-BASE 1376-01-122-5290 AS3028

0025 PROPELLANT AFP-001 FOR THE GAU-8 SERIE 9999-99-999-9999 200610330

0026 PROPELLANT MK44, AFP-001 9999-99-999-9999 28081855

0027 PROPELLANT, M2 1376-01-085-7243 MIL-P-60989:19200

0028 COAI F/PROPELLANT M9,FLAKE(FOR USE IN 40 1376-01-587-6080 13021760:19200

0029 NITROCELLULOSE, GRD A TYPE I 1376-01-130-6392 MIL-DTL-244-A-T1:19200

0030 NITROCELLULOSE, GRD A TYPE II 9999-99-999-9999 MIL-DTL-244-A-T2:19200

0031 NITROCELLULOSE, GRD B TYPE I 1376-01-185-5467 MIL-DTL-244-B-T1:19200

0032 NITROCELLULOSE, GRD B TYPE II 9999-99-999-9999 MIL-DTL-244-B-T2:19200

0033 NITROCELLULOSE, GRD B TYPE III 9999-99-999-9999 MIL-DTL-244-B-T3:19200

0034 NITROCELLULOSE, GRD C TYPE I 1376-01-185-5468 MIL-DTL-244-C-T1:19200

0035 NITROCELLULOSE, GRD C TYPE II 1376-01-185-5470 MIL-DTL-244-C-T2:19200

0036 NITROCELLULOSE, GRD D 9999-99-999-9999 MIL-DTL-244-D:19200

0037 NITROCELLULOSE, GRD E 9999-99-999-9999 MIL-DTL-244-E:19200

0038 NITROCELLULOSE, GRD F 9999-99-999-9999 MIL-DTL-244-F:19200

TDPs for the items identified above can be found on SAM.gov in the Virtual Library. It is the Offeror's responsibility to ensure it has obtained the most recent specifications that the Government has made available in the Virtual Library to support proposal development.

The Government will incorporate approved engineering change proposals (ECPs) into the resulting contract as they are submitted, reviewed, and approved.

(a) TDPs will be obtained electronically via the Contracting Opportunities posting for this requirement on the SAM.Gov website. You must have an account prior to accessing any TDP(s). To register for an account in SAM.Gov, please visit https://secure.login.gov/?request_id=d84abb0e-1664-4378-afa0-f29595aefb72 and select create account. The toll free helpdesk phone number is (866)606-8220 and for

International (334) 206-7828. Vendors are responsible for placing correct information in SAM.Gov.

(b) You may need to use special software to view the documents that are posted on SAM.Gov. This viewing software is freeware, available for download at no cost from commercial websites like Microsoft and Adobe. Additionally, some TDPs may require ImageR or Lucent viewers to view the TDP(s) and are available as freeware at:

ImageR Viewer: http://g6msd.redstone.army.mil Lucent Viewer: http://www.ec-edi.com/

(c) The TDP(s), TDPL(s) and their corresponding outstanding Engineering Exceptions for this solicitation will be accessible via the solicitation posting in Contracting Opportunities (as described below) from the date of issue through the time specified on the solicitation for receipt of offers.

(d) FOR UNRESTRICTED TDP(s):

(1) TDPs for this solicitation are unrestricted and can be accessed electronically via the solicitation posting. The TDP and all necessary TDP documents will be posted under the Attachments / Links tab. You must have a SAM.Gov account prior to accessing the TDP.

(2) To access the TDP(s), click directly on the document you want to view under the Attachments / Links tab. You will be prompted for your username and password prior to gaining access to the TDP.

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TDPL Date: N/A

(e) FOR RESTRICTED TDP(s):

TDPs and any other related documents, if applicable, for this solicitation are restricted and can be accessed electronically via the solicitation posting, with valid Contractor login credentials. TDPs and any other related documents are posed with various options, such as Restricted and Export Control. These additional controls are described below:

(1) Access to RESTRICTED TDP(s):

TDP(s) that have been marked as Restricted can be accessed electronically via the solicitation posting, with valid Contractor login credentials. TDP(s) that have been marked as Restricted will require U.S. Government approval prior to gaining access to the requested information. To request access log in to SAM.Gov, go to the applicable solicitation under Contracting Opportunities within SAM.Gov, select the Attachments / Links tab, and then click on the Request Explicit Access button. Completion of a Use and Non-Disclosure Agreement form may be required prior to gaining access to the

TDP. Please allow 2-3 working days to process your request. You will receive a system generated email from donotrely@sam.gov saying A Notice Manager from ACC-RI has updated your access to Controlled Documents. Click here to sign in and view the request details or go to the notice to access the Controlled Documents. If your request is denied you will be able to see further details of why you were and how to proceed.

(2) Access to EXPORT CONTROL TDP(s)

(i) TDP(s) that have been marked as Export Control can be accessed electronically via the solicitation posting, with valid Contractor login credentials. In addition, to obtain access to these TDP(s), vendors and Contractors must have a current DD 2345, Military Critical Technical Data Agreement on file with the Defense Logistics Information Service (DLIS). If you do not have an approved DD 2345, Military Critical Technical Data Agreement on file with DLIS, then you will not be able to access the TDP. To obtain certification, go to https://www.dla.mil/HQ/LogisticsOperations/Services/JCP/DD2345Instructions/ click on Documents and follow the instructions provided. Processing time is estimated at five (5) working days after receipt.

(ii) TDP(s) that have been marked Export Control will require U.S. Government approval prior to gaining access to the requested information. To request access log in to SAM.Gov, go to the applicable solicitation under Contracting Opportunities within SAM.Gov, select the Attachments / Links tab, and then click on the Request Explicit Access button. The requestor MUST BE the data custodian that is listed on the DD 2345. Please allow 2-3 working days to process your request. If the company MPIN changes, the user will be required to verify the MPIN again to gain access to the Export Control TDP(s). Completion of a Use and Non-Disclosure Agreement form may be required prior to gaining access the TDP. You will receive a system generated email from donotrely@sam.gov saying A Notice Manager from ACC-RI has updated your access to Controlled Documents. Click here to sign in and view the request details or go to the notice to access the Controlled Documents. If your request is denied you will be able to see further details of why you were and how to proceed.

(iii) If multiple individuals in your company need access to the Export Control TDP for solicitation, it can be obtained from your data custodian listed on the DD 2345.

(iv) TDP(s) that have an Export Control Warning Notice are subject to 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. 2401 et. seq.

CLIN: Various TDPL Date: Various

(3) Further dissemination of Restricted TDP(s) must be in accordance with provisions of DoD Directive 5230.25. This also applies to distribution of the TDP to all SUBCONTRACTORS at every level.

https://www.dla.mil/HQ/LogisticsOperations/Services/JCP/DD2345Instructions/

(4) Upon completion of the purposes for which the restricted technical data has been provided, the Contractor is REQUIRED to destroy all documents, including all reproductions, duplications, or copies thereof as may have been further distributed by the Contractor. Destruction of this technical data shall be accomplished by: shredding, pulping, burning or melting any physical copies of the TDP and/or deletion of removal of downloaded TDP files from computer drives and electronic devices, and any copies of those files.

(f) Questions related to registration in SAM.Gov should be directed to https://fsd.gov/fsd-gov/home.do . The helpdesk phone number is (866)606-8820.

Vendors are responsible for placing correct information in SAM.Gov. A user guide for SAM.Gov can be found here: https://dodprocurementtoolbox.com/site-pages/contract-opportunities

C-02 MODERNIZATION AND DIRECT SERVICES

This contract encompasses Direct Funded Performance Work Statements (PWSs) and any separately funded modernization project requirements referred to as Production Base Support (PBS). The PBS Industrial Facilities (IF) program to modernize/rehabilitate Government-owned production facilities that are used for making Department of Defense munitions. In certain instances, construction of facilities occurs which utilize the Corps of Engineers (COE) as the design agency and construction project manager. The Operator may have to work directly with other agencies as a result of any orders issued under this agreement. Projects may also include demolition and relocation of facilities. The execution of any project is subject to availability of funding. The PBS requirements may be very broad in scope and could include, as examples: fixing a roof, removing a building, or upgrading a piece of machinery.

Resultant Task Orders can be Fixed Price, Fixed Price Incentive, Cost Reimbursable, Cost Plus Fixed Fee, or Cost Plus Incentive Fee. The proposed pricing in the successful Offeror’s Price Matrix (Attachment 0019) will be used for the prices in which the Government has agreed to pay the Operator for the performance of those Direct Funded PWSs and for the NC Facility.

The Operator shall provide all management, supervision, personnel, labor, generalized or specialized equipment necessary to perform the functions detailed in each Task Order. This is to be done in strict accordance with all the terms, conditions, general and special provisions specified by Task Order. Schedules for work not already proposed will be negotiated along with Price.

The Operator's work and responsibility shall include all contractor planning, programming, administration, and management necessary to provide all repairs, construction, design build and any related services as specified in each individual Task Order. The work shall be conducted by the Operator in strict accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and/or any changes, revisions thereto. The Operator shall ensure that work meets or exceeds the specifications in the Task Order. The Operator shall perform its own administrative services necessary to accomplish the work; i.e., supply, procurement, quality control, job order shop operation, financial controls, maintenance of accurate, complete records, files, and libraries of documents such as Federal, State, and local regulations, technical manuals, manufacturer's instructions and recommendations, and any other similar documents. The work shall meet or exceed the most current industry leading benchmarks and conform to federal, state and local codes for the applicable scope of work. The work shall conform to military and civil works regulations to the maximum extent practicable where equivalent industry standards cannot be applied. In addition to the above, the Operator shall comply with any local codes or RFAAP Plant specific codes.

Facilities and scope will be identified in each Task Order. Work will vary from project to project and will require extensive knowledge of the functional operation relating to the efficient use of the facility, equipment, and facility support systems, and building structures. Since the facilities may be in full operation, the Operator shall be required to minimize interference with the daily operation of the facilities when performing requirements.

The Operator must assume the responsibility for performance of any facilities managed, designed, erected, and constructed under any Task Orders awarded to it under this contract.

C-03 RESPONSIVENESS TO GOVERNMENT

The Operator will be required to coordinate work with the Contracting Officer and his/her designees, as required. This includes Request for Proposal/Request for Quote response timelines, which are binding as identified within the respective letters/requests to the Operator, unless otherwise agreed to in advance by the Government Contracting Officer.

The Operator shall maintain cooperative and businesslike relations with other facilities support contractors and Government workers with whom he/she comes in contact.

The Operator shall respond, in a reasonable period of time agreed to by both parties, to all Government requests for information necessary to accomplish the inherently governmental function of managing this contract.

NOTE: Although the Government will enlist the assistance of Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) including COE Staff, Administrative Contracting Officer (ACO) Staff as well as other Government SMEs, the Contracting Officer is the ONLY person who is able to bind the US Government in any way. Any change orders, schedule and/or design modifications, or other changes that may alter the requirements of the individual Task Orders, even minimally, shall be authorized by the cognizant Contracting Officer on a case-by-case basis.

C-XX MODERNIZATION SUPPORT FOR THE INCUMBENT OPERATING

CONTRACTOR

The successful awardee will be required to support the incumbent's execution of these modernization projects to final completion by entering into agreements with the incumbent that address, at a minimum, the following:

- Providing facility access, support facilities, and personnel necessary for project execution (facilities, maintenance, safety, health, and environmental, emergency response, security, property, etc.)

- Ensuring the incumbent receives on-site infrastructure and other provisions from office space, IT, vehicles for operation within the limited area, equipment, etc.

- Providing analytical lab and research and development support as necessary

- Ensuring availability of existing plant equipment (nutsches, transporters, etc.) as required to commission and transition facilities until project acceptance

- Providing and including costs for utilities, energy usage, and other processes necessary for project execution (i.e., filtered water, river water, steam, electrical, plant air, waste water treatment, explosive waste disposal, treatment of explosive contaminated items, etc.), to include commissioning and transition to production

- Maintain and provide qualified operators to run new facilities

- Maintaining, coordinating the timing of, and providing raw materials/commissioning materials

- Providing required levels of intermediate materials and downstream facility processing to support incumbent commissioning requirements

- Utilize incumbent standards and procedures

C-04 PROGRAM MANAGEMENT REVIEWS (PMR)

The Contractor shall support/host periodic onsite Program Management Reviews (PMRs) at the request of Capability Program Executive Ammunition & Energetics, RFAAP Government Staff, or Army Sustainment Command (ASC) (minimum of three times per year) in accordance with paragraph 2.1.5.1 of PWS 2 - Facility Planning.

C-05 MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEETS

FAR 52.223-3, Hazardous Material Identification and Material Safety Data, indicates failure to submit the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) prior to award may result in the apparently successful Offeror being considered non-responsive and ineligible for award.

However, MSDSs are not required to be submitted with the Offerors' proposals but will be required from the successful Offeror subsequent to award.

C-06 FACILITY SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENT

Requirements of this contract will require the contractor to have access to classified material up to and including the SECRET level. As such, a Facility Security Clearance at the SECRET level is required. Classified material must be handled in accordance with the current National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM), DoD 5220.22-M, Department of the Army Information Security Program, AR 380-5, and any local security classification guidance and source documents. Remaining security requirements, to include handling of sensitive information, are stated on Attachment 0023, DD 254 - Contract Security Classification Specification.

C-07 SAFEGUARDING PERMANENT AND ENDURING RECORDS

(a) The contractor shall implement a process to, and shall capture, catalog, retain, and preserve records (which includes, but is not limited to data, technical data and documents) that are necessary for the operation and maintenance of RFAAP facilities, equipment, and systems (to include present/past Research and Development activities);

and contribute to the safety of RFAAP personnel and protection of RFAAP property.

Permanent records from this contract and from prior contracts shall be organized, maintained and archived in designated locations for use by both the Government and contractor representatives during this contract; and retained for use during successor contracts. The contractor shall maintain and provide an index (in electronic format) upon Government request in accordance with CDRL XXXXX describing the structure of records by type, title, designated storage media and locations. Records shall be organized such that they are recoverable; either through cataloging, indexing, and/or arrangement by building, area, equipment number, or other functional grouping. The requirement to comply with this narrative will be effective upon contract award.

Preservation of historical records will include any documentation provided by the Government and/or transitioned by the incumbent to the successful awardee, as necessary.

(b) Permanent records shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

(1) Manuals, specification sheets, spare parts lists, maintenance procedures, engineering drawings and two and three dimensional computer-aided design models, supplied by vendors or original equipment manufacturers with new equipment, facility or utility systems and…