DRAFT REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) for Fuze Jul 2025.pdf

DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY

PROJECT MANAGER CLOSE COMBAT SYSTEMS (PM CCS)

DRAFT REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP)

SECTION A – SOLICITATION

Fuzes Procurement

1. This request for proposal (RFP) is for the following items:

ITEM: FUZE, HAND GRENADE, PRACTICE, M228 (M228 Fuze)

NSN: 1330-01-567-6575

P/N: 13023630

DODIC: G878

ITEM: FUZE, HAND GRENADE, M213 (M213 Fuze)

NSN: 1330-01-591-8976 (M213 Fuze with confidence clip)

P/N: 13026120

DODIC: G877

ITEM: FUZE, HAND GRENADE, M201A1 (M201A1 Fuze)

NSN: 1330-00-293-9516

P/N: D13-10-22

DODIC: G874

ITEM: FUZE, HAND GRENADE, M201A1 MOD3 (M201A1 MOD3 Fuze)

NSN: 1330-01-603-9230

P/N: 13-10-82

DODIC: GG35

ITEM: FUZE, SMOKE POT, M208 (M208 Fuze)

NSN: 1365-01-564-8799

P/N: 13018178

DODIC: K885

2. RFP restrictions – within US and outlying areas, Canada authorized by 10 U.S.C 2304(c)(3). Offerors are cautioned that these items must be manufactured within the US, its outlying areas, or Canada (Section C Restriction of Critical Items and Components). NAICs code is 332993, Ammunition (Except Small Arms) Manufacturing;

with a small business size standard of 1,500 employees.

3. The U.S. Government intends to award up to three (3) Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (ID/IQ) Fixed Price w/ EPA (FP w/ EPA) contracts as a result of this RFP. The contract will consist of five one-year ordering periods, which the U.S. Government expects to satisfy its requirements through Fiscal Year 2031 The following five ordering periods are:

Ordering Period 1: Date of Contract Award through 365 Days after Award Ordering Period 2: 366 Days after Contract Award through 730 Days after Award Ordering Period 3: 731 Days after Contract Award through 1,095 Days after Award Ordering Period 4: 1,096 Days after Contract Award through 1,460 Days after Award Ordering Period 5: 1,461 Days after Contract Award through 1,826 Days after Award The exact dates representing the five ordering periods will be entered upon contract award.

4. The guaranteed minimum purchase will consist of $XXXXXXXX. The first delivery order will be issued with the basic ID/IQ contract award and will obligate the guaranteed minimum dollar amount. The Government is under no obligation to order more than the guaranteed minimum dollar amount under this ID/IQ contract. The only individual authorized to issue Delivery Orders against this contract is the Procuring Contracting Officer (PCO).

5. The awardee is not obligated to honor orders in one ordering period totaling more than the following for each item:

(a) M228 - 1,500,000 ea.

(b) M213 - 250,000 ea.

(c) M201A1 - 700,000 ea.

(d) M201A1 MOD3 - 75,000 ea.

(e) M208 - 30,000 ea.***See FAR 52.216-19 Order Limitations in Section I of this RFP***

6. The maximum quantity (cumulative for both contracts) for each item for all five ordering periods is as follows:

(a) M228 - 5,300,000 ea.

(b) M213 - 375,000 ea.

(c) M201A1 - 1,100,000 ea.

(d) M201A1 MOD3 - 375,000 ea.

(e) M208 - 150,000 ea.

7. Offerors' proposals shall include prices for all items, quantity ranges, and First Article Tests (FAT) for all Ordering Periods. All prices shall be entered by the Offerors on the Price Matrix (Attachment 0001) in accordance with Section L. Offerors shall not assume FAT will be waived and must provide FAT prices as required to be considered for award.

Each Other than Small Business Offeror shall submit a single Small Business Subcontracting Plan in accordance with FAR 19.7 (FAR Clause 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan) to encompass the maximum range for each Ordering Period.

8. The Small Business Subcontracting Plan will be reviewed when the apparent awardee is determined. In accordance with AFARS Appendix DD, the Small Business Subcontracting Plan must correlate with the percentages of small business utilization identified in the contractor's Small Business Participation Plan in order to be eligible for award. For Offerors utilizing a Commercial Subcontracting Plan the Offeror shall also provide an explanation showing how the percentages of small business utilization identified in the contractor's Small Business Participation Plan correlate to the goals in its Commercial Subcontracting Plan in order to be eligible for award.

9. The Government anticipates price competition; therefore, cost or pricing data is not required to be submitted with the Offeror's initial proposal. However, the Government reserves the right to require certified cost or pricing data in accordance with FAR 15.403- 4 Requiring Certified Cost or Pricing Data.

10. Award will be based upon a Best Value, Trade-Off evaluation in accordance with FAR 15.101-1. The Offeror's Technical Approach, Past Performance, Price, and Small Business Participation will be evaluated under this RFP. Offerors are cautioned to pay specific attention to Section L, entitled Instructions, Conditions, and Notices to Offerors. Offerors should read Section M, entitled Evaluation Factors for Award, in its entirety. Award will be made to the Offerors whose proposals are determined to provide the best value to the Government based upon Section M criteria; therefore, award may be made to other than the lowest priced Offeror.

11. To be considered for award, Offerors' proposals shall remain valid for 360 days from the closing date of this RFP. Ensure on the SF33, Page 1, Block 12, the blank is filled in with 360 days.

12. Refer to the Section C, Technical Data Package Information, and Distribution and Destruction of Restricted Technical Data. The Technical Data Packages (TDP) for the M228, M213, M201A1, M201A1 MOD3, and M208 are considered Distribution D, limited to the Department of Defense (DoD) and U.S. DoD contractors only. Distribution Statement on technical documents are in accordance with DoD 5230.24. In order to access the TDPs with distribution other than Distribution A, all firms must be registered in the Joint Certification Program (JCP) at https://www.dlis.dla.mil/jcp/ and have a current valid Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code.

13. The M228, M213, M201A1, M201A1 MOD3, and M208 are considered to be sensitive ammunition/explosives. In accordance with Paragraph C of DFARS clause 252.223-7007, the Statement of Work (SOW) that specifies requirements found in DoD 5100.76M, Appendix 2, is attached to this RFP. Refer to Attachment 0004 entitled "Security Statement of Work (SOW) Physical Security Standards for DoD Security Risk Category (SRC) Arms, Ammunition and Explosives (AA&E) Contractor-Owned and Contractor- Operated (COCO) Facilities". Safety and Security Pre-award surveys will also be required for all proposed A&E places of performance.

14. Contractor-initiated early deliveries, defined as deliveries occurring prior to the scheduled month, require written PCO authorization.

15. Offerors shall submit proposed item unit prices on the Price Matrix (Attachment 0001) in lieu of Section B pricing. Offerors shall enter firm-fixed prices for each CLIN (FAT, Production, Inert Cutaway Displays, Whole Inert Models/Displays, and Packaging Sets as applicable), Ordering Period, and Quantity Range on Attachment 0001 Grenade Consolidation Price Matrix. Refer to Section L Instructions, Conditions and Notices to Offerors for proposal preparation instructions and for instructions on completing the Price Matrix. Refer to Section M Evaluation Factors for Award for how the Government will evaluate proposals submitted against this RFP.

16. Offerors are responsible for including sufficient details to permit a complete and accurate evaluation of the proposal. The Government will not make any assumptions concerning an Offeror's intent, capabilities, facilities, or experience. The Government cautions Offerors to ensure that their proposal is complete including all fill-ins and blanks in the RFP. This includes written approval from the cognizant contracting officer for use of Government facilities and equipment, if applicable.

17. Government Furnished Material (GFM) will be provided for this contract. See Section J Attachment 000X for a complete list of material to be provided.

This document serves as the Draft RFP for competitive procurement for the following configurations:

• Fuzes: M201A1, M208, M213, M228, M201A1 Mod 3

Solicitation Number: W52P1J-25-R-0039

Anticipated Date of Issue: 05 Jan 2026

Anticipated Proposal Due Date: 09 Mar 2026

SECTION B – SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES

Offerors shall provide Firm Fixed Price (FFP) proposals structured according to Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs) covering:

• First Article Test (FAT) for each item

• Production for each item

• Display Models for each item

• Cutaways for each item

• Contract Data Requirements List (CDRLS)

All proposed pricing shall be submitted on the Attachment 0001 Pricing Matrix.

SECTION C – DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT OF WORK

DRAWINGS/SPECS

RESTRICTION OF CRITICAL ITEMS AND COMPONENTS

TECHNICAL DATA PACKAGE INFORMATION, AND DISTRIBUTION AND DESTRUCTION OF

RESTRICTED TECHNICAL DATA

CONFIGURATION CHANGE MANAGEMENT DOCUMENTATION

LIGHT AND MEDIUM PHOSPHATE COATING REQUIREMENT

ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

SECTION D – PACKAGING AND MARKING

Packaging for each item – M213, M228, M201A1, M201A1 MOD3, M208

SECTION E – INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

The government will perform First Article Tests (FAT) and Lot Acceptance Testing (LAT) at government-approved facilities. Offerors must facilitate all required inspections and submit comprehensive test data.

CRITICAL CHARACTERISTICS CONTROL

MIL-STD-1916

PROCESS CAPABILITY, CONTROL AND IMPROVEMENT REQUIREMENTS

REWORK AND REPAIR OF NONCONFORMING MATERIAL

DESTRUCTIVE TESTING

MEASUREMENT SYSTEM EVALUATION

FIRST ARTICLE TEST (CONTRACTOR TESTING)

SUPPLEMENTAL WARRANTY INFORMATION

AMMUNITION DATA CARDS AND REPORT OF CONTRACTOR BALLISTIC TESTING

MIL-STD-1171B, ENERGETIC MATERIAL DESCRIPTION SHEETS AND PROPELLANT LOADING

AUTHORIZATION SHEETS

2-D BAR CODING

Additional E clauses

SECTION F – DELIVERY INFORMATION

F clauses

SECTION G – CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

Wide Area Workflow

SECTION H – SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

FAIR OPPORTUNITY FOR MULTIPLE AWARD ID/IQ CONTRACTS

CONTRACTOR PERFORMANCE INFORMATION

PROGRESS PAYMENT LIMITATION

INSTRUCTIONS FOR PREPARATION AND SUBMISSION OF PRODUCTION PROGRESS REPORTS

Schedule of Government Furnished Property

SECTION I – CONTRACT CLAUSES

SECTION J – ATTACHMENTS AND EXHIBITS

Attachments include Technical Data Packages (TDPs) for grenades, CDRLS, Performance Work Statement (PWS), Price Matrix, and applicable military standards documentation.

SECTION K – REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS, AND OTHER STATEMENTS OF OFFERORS

Offerors must complete certifications per FAR provision 52.204-8, Annual Representations and Certifications.

SECTION L – INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS, AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS

PROPOSAL SUBMISSION: INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS, AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS

An Industry Day is scheduled for 23 July 2025 to address questions and clarify draft RFP requirements.

SECTION M – EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD

BASIS FOR AWARD: EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD

The Government intends to award based on best value determination, balancing technical excellence and cost considerations.

POINT OF CONTACT:

Contracting Officer: Joe DePover, joseph.r.depover.civ@army.mil, (571) 588-8557

Technical Representative: Greg Papatrefon, gregory.g.papatrefon.civ@army.mil, (973) 902-6286

Project Officer: Ade Olabisi, adeola.olabisi.civ@army.mil, 862-599-1504 mailto:joseph.r.depover.civ@army.mil mailto:gregory.g.papatrefon.civ@army.mil mailto:adeola.olabisi.civ@army.mil