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AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT 1. Contract ID Code Page Of

2. Amendment/Modification No.

3. Effective Date

4. Requisition/Purchase Req No.

5. Project No. (If applicable)

6. Issued By Code 7. Administered By (If other than Item 6) Code

8. Name And Address Of Contractor (No., Street, City, County, State and Zip Code)

9A. Amendment Of Solicitation No.

9B. Dated (See Item 11)

10A. Modification Of Contract/Order No.

10B. Dated (See Item 13) Code Facility Code

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers is extended, is not extended.

Offers must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended by one of the following methods:

(a) By completing items 8 and 15, and returning ____________ copies of the amendments: (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted; or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

12. Accounting And Appropriation Data (If required)

13. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS

It Modifies The Contract/Order No. As Described In Item 14.

A. This Change Order is Issued Pursuant To: The Changes Set Forth In Item 14 Are Made In

The Contract/Order No. In Item 10A.

B. The Above Numbered Contract/Order Is Modified To Reflect The Administrative Changes (such as changes in paying office, appropriation data, etc.) Set

Forth In Item 14, Pursuant To The Authority of FAR 43.103(b).

C. This Supplemental Agreement Is Entered Into Pursuant To Authority Of:

D. Other (Specify type of modification and authority)

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, is required to sign this document and return _______________ copies to the Issuing Office.

14. Description Of Amendment/Modification (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15A. Name And Title Of Signer (Type or print)

16A. Name And Title Of Contracting Officer (Type or print)

15B. Contractor/Offeror 15C. Date Signed 16B. United States Of America 16C. Date Signed

By (Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer)

NSN 7540-01-152-8070

PREVIOUS EDITIONS UNUSABLE

30-105-02 STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 10-83)

Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

SEE SCHEDULE

X

Firm Fixed Price

0001 2017JUN14

W52P1J

ARMY CONTRACTING COMMAND - RI

ROCK ISLAND, IL 61299-8000

BLDGS 60 & 62

GEORGE R. LINGRIS

EMAIL: GEORGE.R.LINGRIS.CIV@MAIL.MIL

W52P1J-16-R-0134

2017MAY17

X

X 2017JUL14 04:00pm

/SIGNED/

2 signed

SEE SECOND PAGE FOR DESCRIPTION

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CONTINUATION SHEET

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SECTION A - SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Buyer Name: GEORGE R. LINGRIS

Buyer Office Symbol/Telephone Number: CCRC-AC/(309)782-3855

Type of Contract 1: Firm Fixed Price

Kind of Contract: Supply Contracts and Priced Orders

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The purpose of Amendment 0001 to Solicitation W52P1J-16-R-0134 is to complete the following:

1. Provide answers to the following questions that have been received by the U.S. Government:

Question 1. Please provide clarification on verbiage in Section L - Instructions, Conditions, and Notices to Offerors - under

L.4.3.3 Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ). The third sentence states, "The Offeror shall include these documents in Volume 3, Section 2 of the proposal." It looks as though it should be Volume 3, Section 1. Please clarify that the sentence is correct as it stands or that it should be Volume 3, Section 1.

Answer 1. The third sentence in L.4.3.3. "Past Performance Questionnaire" is incorrect due to an administrative error. The sentence will be revised as follows: "The offeror shall include these documents in Volume 3, Section 1 of the proposal." See Section L for implementation of the new language.

Question 2. Regarding Volume III L.4.3.5 Adverse Contract Performance, Section (f) and the requirements set-forth to answer it. If an offeror is to attach all completed Corrective Action Reports (CARs) to fulfill the requirement for (e) and the completed CARs provide the information on what corrective actions the offeror has taken to avoid reoccurrence is it necessary to add any more information in (f) to fulfill those requirements? Or is the attached CAR sufficient enough for both (e) and (f)?

Answer 2. The U.S. Government requires all corrective actions be identified in (f) regardless of if it was contained in a CAR or

Product Quality Deficiency Report.

Question 3. Request an extension of the due date from June 30, 2017 to July 14, 2017.

Answer 3. The U.S. Government has extended the closing date of this RFP to July 14, 2017.

Question 4. Please clarify if an offeror is to submit as a Firmed Fixed Price Award (page 2 paragraph 4), or as a Not-to-Exceed

Award (page 61 paragraph H.1). Price Matrix as outlined in Attachment 001 does not specify either way.

Answer 4. Not to Exceed prices for all ordering periods will need to be submitted.

Question 5. We believe paragraph C-5 is incorrect. Although we agree with the requirement for propellant reassessment, this should be changed from Propellant Reassessment, paragraph (a) from

"(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:" to

"(a) In order to determine the functional serviceability of propellant, prior to loading into an end item the systems contractor/producer shall submit a sample of propellant lot(s) with a date of manufacture two years or more before loading, for testing at:"

Answer 5. The U.S. Government will revise paragraph C-5, Clause 52.246-4563(a) Statement of Work - Propellant Reassessment to: "In order to determine the functional serviceability of propellant, prior to loading into an end item the systems contractor/producer shall submit a sample of propellant lot(s) with a date of manufacture two years or more before loading, for testing at:"

Question 6. At one time the U.S. Government was going to re-address the conditioning requirements. Will the U.S. Government be submitting an ECP so this can be taken into consideration with pricing out the current solicitation?

Answer 6. The offeror shall price 60mm and 81mm Mortar Propelling Charges as though the conditioning requirements are still in effect.

Question 7. First Article Acceptance Test (FAAT) deliverables; applicable to all FAAT Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs). Please clarify approval times. We read this to mean the supplier has 180 days after contract award to submit FAAT deliverables, then the

U.S. Government will conduct the FAAT test, obtain test results and provide approval to the supplier, all within the 45-days as

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stated.

Answer 7. The offeror's interpretation is correct.

Question 8. Who will be responsible for paying the cost of Charge Establishment/Charge Verification testing at Yuma?

Answer 8. The offeror is responsible. See Section C exceptions.

Question 9. Who will be responsible for the freight cost of the Lot Acceptance Test (LATs)?

Answer 9. The U.S. Government is responsible for the LAT freight cost.

Question 10. Charge Weight Establishment. Who will establish what the charge weight will be, U.S. Government or supplier. In the past this has been the U.S. Government.

Answer 10. The supplier will establish the charge weight.

Question 11. Contract Data Requirements List (CDRLs). Normally these are not separately priced. Will this be an issue if they once again they are not separately priced?

Answer 11. The CDRL's are not separately priced.

Question 12. Demilitarization (page 62 Clause H-2). Please clarify the intent of this clause. If this is in relation to Government

Furnished Material (GFM), at this moment we do not believe there is any GFM to be provided to the supplier and this clause is not applicable. We do not believe it is the U.S. Governments intent to direct the supplier to demil any materials or components that may be excess to the contract once all deliverable have been made to the U.S. Government. It is our understanding that in-process end items, components, subassemblies, propellant, and components that have not been submitted to the QAR for acceptance under a firm fixed price contract remains seller property.

Answer 12. While this is a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract where no GFM is being furnished, the U.S. Government needs to be assured that any nonconforming materials, assemblies, etc. are destroyed such it is no longer usable for its intended purpose. As such, the clause language has been revised as follows:

At the conclusion of this contract, all nonconforming unaccepted mortar propelling charges components, subassemblies and material, energetic and non-energetic waste shall be destroyed, such that they are no longer usable or reclaimable for its original purposes.

Once material is destroyed, it shall be disposed of only as scrap.

Upon completion of production under this contract, the contractor shall certify to the Administrative Contracting Officer that demilitarization, as prescribed above, has been accomplished.

2. Section B CLIN 0008 descriptions for CDRL A015 and A018 have been revised to match the corresponding data in the CDRL exhibits.

3. Attachment 0019 has been updated. 60mm M204 information was corrected. The revised document can be obtained via the FedBizOpps website.

4. Attachment 0020 has been updated. 60mm M204 information was corrected. The revised document can be obtained via the FedBizOpps website.

5. The closing date for Solicitation W52P1J-16-R-0134 has been extended from 12:00 PM Central Time on June 30, 2017 to 12:00 PM Central

Time on July 14, 2017.

6. All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

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SECTION B - SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

0008 CONTRACT DATA REQUIREMENTS LIST ITEMS _____________________________________

The completion date for each Contract Data

Requirements List (CDRL) item is outlined in Exhibit

A-G.

Contractor will prepare and deliver the following requirements in accordance with the CDRLs in Exhibit A-G.

A001 Performance Oriented Packaging Test shall be submitted 30 days prior to the

FAT. Report shall be submitted electronically via e-mail to the Contracting

Officer and Contract Specialist.

A002 Operations Security (OPSEC) Plan shall be submitted 30 calendar days after the Contracting Officer provides the list of known critical information (CI)/threat information. OPSEC shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer, Contract

Specialist and usarmy.ria.jmc.mbx.OPSEC-FD@ mail.mil.

A003 Engineering Change Proposal (ECP) shall be submitted electronically to usarmy.pica.rdecom-ardec.mbx.ecp-document@ mail.mil, the Contracting Officer and Contract Specialist.

A004 Request for Variance (RFV) shall be submitted electronically to usarmy.pica.rdecom-ardec.mbx.ecp-document@ mail.mil, the Contracting Officer, and the Contract Specialist.

A005 Notice of Revision (NOR) shall be submitted electronically to usarmy.pica.rdecom-ardec.mbx.ecp-document@ mail.mil, the Contracting Officer, and the Contract Specialist.

A006 Measurement System Evaluation (MSE) shall be submitted no later than 120 calendar days after contract award and no later than 60 calendar days prior to FAT to the Contracting Officer, PQM, and Contract

Specialist.

A007 Quality Program Plan shall be submitted within 30 days after contract award to the Contracting Officer, PQM, and

Contract Specialist.

A008 Statistical Process Control (SPC) Plan shall be submitted at least 60 days prior to

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FAT (or production if FAT is not required) to the PQM, Contracting Officer and Contract Specialist.

A009 Ammunition Data Card (ADC) shall be prepared IAW MIL-STD-1168C by accessing

WARP.

A010 Critical Safety Item, Characteristic and

Critical Defect Report shall be submitted 60 days prior to FAT or production to the

Contracting Officer, Contract Specialist, PQM, and QAR. Notification of critical defect shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer, Contract Specialist, PQM, and QAR within 24 hours of the event. Root Cause Investigation and

Corrective Action and Segregated Material Use shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer, Contract Specialist, PQM, and QAR.

Restart Request - Shall be submitted to the

Contracting Officer, Contract Specialist, PQM, and QAR.

A011 First Article Qualification Test Plan and

Procedures shall be submitted electronically to the

Contracting Officer, Contract Specialist, and PQM 60 days prior to FAT.

A012 Failure Analysis and Corrective Action Report

(FACAR) shall be submitted electronically to the

Contracting Officer, Contract Specialist, and PQM within 7 calendar days of each failure.

A013 Test/Inspection Report; Approval of FAT Plan required prior to FAT. Submit to the PQM, Contracting

Officer and Contract Specialist.

A014 Acceptance Description Sheets shall be submitted for each lot or batch processed. Electronic submissions shall be made by accessing the WARP housing the Acceptance and Description Sheet Modules which are located at https://mhp.redstone.army.mil.

A015 Critical Characteristics Control (CCC) Plan approval required prior to start of production. CCC

Plan shall be submitted 60 days prior to FAT or production to the Contracting Officer, Contract Specialist, and PQM.

A016 Critical Plan of Action (CPOA) may voluntarily be submitted to the Contracting Officer, Contract

Specialist, and PQM.

A017 Critical Safety Item, Characteristic and

Critical Defect Report final process maps due 60 days after contract award or delivery order to the PQM, Contracting Officer and Contract Specialist.

A018 Test/Inspection Reports shall provide a schedule of all supplier/vendor audits of the Quality Program

Plan within 30 days after contract award Submit electronically to the Contracting Officer and

Contract Specialist, PQM and QAR.

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A019 Conference Minutes shall be submitted no later than 10 days after the Post Award meeting to the Contracting Officer and Contract Specialist.

A020 Conference Agenda shall be submitted within 30 days prior to the meeting to the

Contracting Officer and Contract Specialist.

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SECTION C - DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/WORK STATEMENT

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

C-1 CHANGED 52.246-4563 STATEMENT OF WORK - PROPELLANT REASSESSMENT FEB/2010

(ACC-RI)

(a) In order to determine the functional serviceability of propellant, prior to loading into an end item the systems contractor/producer shall submit a sample of propellant lot(s) with a date of manufacture two years or more before loading, for testing at:

Army Propellant Surveillance Laboratory (W907CC)

Headquarters, Army Armament Research, Development and

Engineering Center (ARDEC)

Ammunition Receiving Office

Building 806

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/producers 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 1/2 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.

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(d) The sample shall be prepared for shipment to ARDEC 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 Contracting

Officer within 90 days after submittal to the laboratory at ARDEC.

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

Laboratory.

(End of statement of work)

(CS7700)

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SECTION H - SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

Order Placement Procedures for Multiple Award Contracts:________________________________________________________

H.1. In accordance with FAR 16.505 (b), the Offerors may compete for requirements based on price, delivery schedule, manufacturing capacity, storage capacity, and/or past performance. Prices submitted on the Price Matrix (Attachment 0001) will be the not to exceed ceiling prices for future requirements. The U.S. Government will notify offerors of which factor(s) will be utilized in the evaluation of future requirements.

H.1.1. When a requirement arises, eligible offerors will be asked to confirm or revise the prices previously submitted in response to

W52P1J-16-R-0134, through the issuance of a contemplation letter. The prices offered cannot be higher than those proposed on the Price

Matrix in its proposal unless the U.S. Government changes any contract terms or conditions associated with FAT and production schedule / monthly production rate (as set forth in schedule B) or if the quantity is below or above the quantity ranges identified in Attachment

0001. Prices must be confirmed or revised, in writing, within twenty (20) calendar days of the request (unless otherwise specified in the contemplation letter).

H.1.2. Evaluation and Basis for Award of Future Delivery Orders:

a. Basis for Award For Future Delivery Orders: The U.S. Government will select for award the offeror(s) that is(are) the most advantageous and represent(s) the best value to the U.S. Government with appropriate consideration given to the following evaluation factors: Price, Delivery Schedule, manufacturing capacity, storage capacity and Past Performance. The U.S. Government reserves the right to make an award to other than the lowest priced offeror or other than the offeror with the best delivery schedule if the Contracting Officer determines that to do so would result in the best value to the U.S. Government.

b. The exact criteria for awarding future delivery orders will be identified in a contemplation letter issued by the Contracting

Officer to the contractors who have been awarded a basic IDIQ contract resulting from this solicitation. When in the best interest of the U.S. Government, the contemplation letter will also state if multiple awards are desired. This decision will be based on economical quantities, industrial base considerations, military delivery requirements, or other factors. Please note that the prices proposed by offerors in the Price Matrix, Attachment 0001, will be valid for the life of the IDIQ contract.

c. Delivery Schedule: The U.S. Government will conduct a risk assessment to address the uncertainty associated with the proposed delivery schedule being met. The risk assessment will consider both the probability of missing an expected delivery date and the impact of missing an expected delivery date. The risk assessment, in conjunction with the information provided by the offeror, will consider if the proposed delivery schedule is realistic and consistent with its current product capacity. The following adjectival rating will be used for evaluating Delivery Schedule risk:

Low: Has little potential to cause disruption of schedule, increased cost or degradation of performance. Normal contractor effort and normal Government monitoring will likely be able to overcome any difficulties.

Moderate: Can potentially cause disruption of schedule, increased cost or degradation of performance. Special contractor emphasis and close Government monitoring will likely be able to overcome difficulties.

High: Is likely to cause significant disruption of schedule, increased cost or degradation of performance. Is unlikely to overcome any difficulties, even with special contractor emphasis and close Government monitoring.

d. Past Performance: The U.S. Government will assess the degree of confidence it has that the Offeror will successfully complete the requirements in accordance with the contract terms based on the Offeror's demonstrated record of recent and relevant performance.

i. A significant achievement, problem, problem resolution, or lack of relevant data in any element can become an important consideration in the assessment process. A negative finding in any element may result in a lower past performance confidence assessment rating.

ii. In conducting the past performance evaluation, the U.S. Government may use information obtained from other sources, or may use information with regard to other contracts performed by the contractor of which it has knowledge, whether or not those contracts are disclosed to the U.S. Government by the contractor.

iii. If absent any recent and relevant past performance history, the Offeror will be assigned an Unknown Confidence

(Neutral) Past Performance rating and its proposal will not be evaluated either favorably or unfavorably on past performance.

Satisfactory Confidence: Based on the offerors recent/relevant performance record, the U.S. Government has a reasonable expectation that the offeror will successfully perform the required effort.

Limited Confidence: Based on the offerors recent/relevant performance record, the U.S. Government has a low

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expectation that the offeror will successfully perform the required effort.

No Confidence: Based on the offerors recent/relevant performance record, the U.S. Government has no expectation that the offeror will successfully perform the required effort.

Unknown Confidence (Neutral): No recent/relevant performance record is available or the offerors performance record is so sparse that no meaningful confidence assessment rating can be reasonably assigned.

H.1.3. Although the U.S. Government contemplates that subsequent delivery orders will allow the same amount of time for delivery as outlined in W52P1J-16-R-0134, the U.S. Government reserves the right to request that offerors propose an expedited schedule for subsequent orders. When a schedule that is different from the terms of the original contract schedule is requested, the offerors will be permitted to revise its prices above the ceiling prices originally submitted. In this situation, evaluation may include price, delivery schedule, manufacturing capacity, storage capacity, and/or past performance.

H.1.4. The U.S. Government intends to conduct a competition among the awardees for each future requirement. However, in the event all contractors decide to no-bid, the U.S. Government reserves the right to issue a unilateral delivery order if it is determined to be the

U.S. Governments best interest.

H.1.5. The U.S. Government reserves the right to issue a single delivery order, without competing, if it is determined that an exception to Fair Opportunity applies in accordance with FAR 16.505(b)(2).

H.1.6. See FAR 52.216-19 for order limitations. However, the U.S. Government retains the right to place a follow-on order after any award within 30 days for a quantity less than the most recent award. The contractor shall honor the same unit prices for the same supply as found in the previous award, and deliveries shall commence immediately after delivery of the original award at the same monthly rate.

H.1.7. No Protest Rule and Ombudsman: In accordance with FAR 16.505(a)(10), no protest under FAR Subpart 33.1 is authorized in connection with the issuance or proposed issuance of a delivery order except for a protest on the grounds that the order increases the scope, period, or maximum value of the contract or exceeds $25 million. The address, phone number and e-mail address for the ombudsman are:

U.S. Army Sustainment Command

ATTN: AMSAS-GCB/Task and Delivery Order Ombudsman

Rock Island, IL 61299-6500

Phone (309) 782-7287

a. The ombudsman will review complaints from the contractors and ensure all contractors are afforded a fair opportunity consistent with the procedures in this solicitation.

H.1.8. Orders shall be issued by electronic commerce methods.

H.1.9. The U.S. Government reserves the right to split future requirements among awardees.

Demilitarization:_________________

H.2. At the conclusion of this contract, all nonconforming unaccepted mortar propelling charges components, subassemblies and material, energetic and non-energetic waste shall be destroyed, such that they are no longer usable or reclaimable for its original purposes. Once material is destroyed, it shall be disposed of only as scrap.

Upon completion of production under this contract, the contractor shall certify to the Administrative Contracting Officer that demilitarization, as prescribed above, has been accomplished.

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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 0019 52.246-4520 END ITEM COMPONENT LISTING 13-JUN-2017 001

Attachment 0020 52.246-4520 DRAWING NUMBER LISTING 13-JUN-2017 002

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SECTION L - INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS, AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS

L .1. GENERAL SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS

L.1.1. General Instructions: This section contains general proposal submission instructions as well as specific proposal requirements for the 60mm (M204, M235, M236), 81mm (M218, M219, M220), and 120mm (M234A1) Mortar Propelling Charges for the following CLINs:

CLIN Group A (CLINs 0001-0003) (60mm Mortar Propelling Charges):________________________________________________________________

CLIN 0001, 60mm M204 Mortar Propelling Charge - NSN: 1310-01-050-8896

CLIN 0002, 60mm M235 and M236 Mortar Propelling Charge - NSN: 1310-01-568-3208 (M235); 1310-01-566-7489 (M236)

CLIN 0003, 60mm Mortar Propelling Charge Complete Inert Models

CLIN Group B (CLINs 0004-0005) (81mm Mortar Propelling Charges):________________________________________________________________

CLIN 0004, 81mm M218, M219, M220 Mortar Propelling Charge - NSN: 1315-01-290-1598 (M218); 1315-01-290-1597 (M219); 1315-01-329-2575

(M220)

CLIN 0005, 81mm Mortar Propelling Charge Complete Inert Models

CLIN Group C (CLINs 0006-0007) (120mm Mortar Propelling Charges):_________________________________________________________________

CLIN 0006, 120mm M234A1 Mortar Propelling Charge - NSN: 1315-01-599-5779

CLIN 0007, 120mm Mortar Propelling Charge Complete Inert Model

L.1.2. There will be two options for proposal submission. Information pertaining to the requirements for each proposal option is contained in Section L.4, Specific Proposal Instructions.

If Option 1 is chosen by the offeror, proposals shall consist of the following for all CLINs and shall be submitted IAW this section:

Volume 1 - Technical (Submission of required data IAW Section L.4.1, fulfills Sub-factor 1: Production Capability, Sub-factor

2: Quality System, and Sub-Factor 3: Management System proposal submission requirements)

Volume 2 - Price

Volume 3 - Past Performance

If Option 2 is chosen by the offeror, proposals shall consist of the following for all CLINs and shall be submitted IAW this section:

Volume 1 Technical

Sub-factor 1: Production Capability

Sub-factor 2: Quality System

Sub-factor 3: Management System

Volume 2 Price

Volume 3 Past Performance

Proposals shall be specific, complete and address each of the designated factors listed below. Failure to provide the required information/documentation in response to these instructions may result in your proposal being rejected.

a. Offerors are responsible for confirming with the Contracting Officer and/or Contract Specialist that the proposal submitted has, in fact, been received by the Contracting Officer and/or Contract Specialist. This must be done by the date/time set forth in the solicitation for receipt of proposals.

b. The U. S. Government intends to award two or more Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts for all the above CLINs as a result of this solicitation. The number of awards will be based on the U.S.

Government's requirements and the need to mitigate risk.

c. The offerors whose proposals are technically acceptable and provide the lowest total evaluated price will be awarded an IDIQ contract, and will have the opportunity to compete for future delivery orders during the life of the contract. The acceptable offerors total evaluated prices will be listed in ascending order and awards will be made beginning with the lowest-priced technically acceptable proposal. Although the U. S. Government intends to award two or more contracts, the U.S. Government reserves the right to make a single award, if it is determined to be in the best interest of the U.S. Government.

d. At the time of contract award, the successful offerors will be awarded Delivery Order 0001 with the Minimum Guarantee Amount

(MGA). The MGA amount is $2,500 for each successful offeror. The MGA will be awarded as a combination of the 60mm (M204, M235, M236), 81mm (M218, M219, M220), and 120mm (M234A1) Mortar Propelling Charges using the applicable unit prices identified on the

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Price Matrix, Attachment 0001. Subsequent Delivery Orders will be competed between all of the contractors that have been awarded an IDIQ contract.

e. Each offeror shall provide the information as required by this solicitation (including attachments and exhibits) in the proper format. Proposals must contain all information as required by the solicitation and shall be put into the format as described herein. Proposals that do not contain all of the information requested in the solicitation risk being evaluated unacceptable by the U S. Government. The U.S. Government will not assume the offeror possesses any capability, understanding, or commitment not specified in the proposal.

f. The proposal must not merely repeat the solicitation requirements, but rather must provide documentary evidence explaining how contract requirements will be met.

g. The U. S. Government intends to award without discussions (see FAR 52.215-1). However, the U.S. Government reserves the right to open discussions. In the event the U.S. 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.

h. If discussions are conducted, offerors within the competitive range will be asked to respond to all Evaluation Notices

(ENs). Once all ENs have been answered, the Contracting Officer will close discussions and request Final Proposal Revisions

(FPRs). Revised proposal submissions for the Technical, Pricing, and Past Performance Factors will be required in accordance with the Request for Proposal (RFP).

i. The offeror shall enter ceiling unit prices for all Ordering Periods on the Price Matrix (Attachment 0001). Failure to completely fill out the Price Matrix may result in the proposal being evaluated unacceptable. All unit prices proposed for each

Ordering Period will be evaluated and binding. The ceiling prices will establish not to exceed prices for the 60mm (M204, M235, M236), 81mm (M218, M219, M220), and 120mm (M234A1) Mortar Propelling Charges during each Ordering Period. The U.S. Government reserves the right to require additional submission of data (i.e. data other than certified cost or pricing data) necessary to validate the reasonableness of an offer.

j. In order to receive an award, a successful offeror must have the capability to produce all of the 60mm (M204, M235, M236), 81mm (M218, M219, M220), and 120mm (M234A1) Mortar Propelling Charges. Offers that do not have the capability to produce all configurations of the 60mm, 81mm, and 120mm Mortar Propelling Charges will not be considered for an award on this acquisition.

L.1.3. All questions concerning this procurement, either technical or contractual must be submitted in writing to the Contracting

Officer and/or Contract Specialist. No direct discussion between the technical representative and a prospective offeror will be conducted. Questions shall be sent to the following points of contact:

E-mail: donna.s.ponce.civ@mail.mil

E-mail: george.r.lingris.civ@mail.mil

L.1.4. Proposals shall be submitted electronically to george.r.lingris.civ@mail.mil and donna.s.ponce.civ@mail.mil. Due to file size restrictions, proposals may be submitted through AMRDEC SAFE, https://safe.amrdec.army.mil/safe/Welcome.aspx.

L.2. PROPOSAL INSTRUCTIONS:

L.2.1. The proposal shall be submitted in the English language and include all of the following:

a. One completed signed electronic copy of the complete solicitation, Standard Form 33 (SF33) and continuation sheets (Section

A through M) and acknowledgement of all amendments. The solicitation and amendment must be signed by an individual authorized to bind the offeror. Offeror must submit a completed Price Matrix (Attachment 0001) as stated in Section L.4.2 and include completed Certification and Representations provided in Section K.

b. One (1) electronic copy of the proposal volumes, as reflected in L.3., compiled using the Microsoft Office for Windows suite of applications, formatted for a MS Windows computer. The Price Factor shall be contained in a separate electronic document from non-price factors. The price breakdown shall include MS Excel spreadsheets with formulae intact. The electronic copy must be clearly marked with the offerors Name and Solicitation Number.

c. Offerors are directed to thoroughly read the solicitation and fill in information on appropriate clauses as stated in the solicitation. Specifically, the following Clauses/Attachments which require fill in information include, but are not limited to:

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Attachment 0001 Price Matrix

Attachment 0002 Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ)

d. For any fill-ins that are not applicable, the offeror must acknowledge by indicating N/A.

e. The proposal shall include computation for use of Government-Owned property, if applicable as stated in Section L.4.2.

f. The proposal volumes, as reflected in L.3, shall be compiled using the .pdf. Proposal volumes shall be submitted via email

/ through AMRDEC SAFE to the Contracting Officer and Contract Specialist.

g. As a requirement under this solicitation, all offerors must submit Representations/Certifications data into the System for

Award Management (SAM) database at https://www.sam.gov/. The purpose of electronic Representations and Certifications is to provide all offerors with a portal in which to submit Representations/Certifications in a publicly accessible format, nullifying the requirement to submit identical information in response to each and every Federal contract solicitation. Any offeror that has previously submitted Representations/Certifications data into SAM are reminded to update the data prior to submitting its proposal and shall ensure its records are not expired.

h. The offerors proposal shall be made valid for 250 days after the close of the solicitation instead of the 60 days as stated on page one of this solicitation, block 12.

L.3. FORMAT FOR PROPOSALS

L.3.1. Each proposal shall be submitted in separate volumes as set forth below:

a. Volume 1: Technical Proposal

Option 1:

1. All requirements from A through E, which shall not exceed 100 pages combined, must be fulfilled to utilize the Option 1 process.

Option 2:

2. Combined Sub-factors 1, 2, and 3 not to exceed 100 pages; Sub-factor 3 not to exceed 20 pages

a. Sub-factor 1 - Production Capability

b. Sub-factor 2 - Quality System

c. Sub-factor 3 - Management System (not to exceed 20 pages)

b. Volume 2: Price Proposal - Same requirements if Option 1 or 2 is utilized. Additionally, there is no maximum page allowance.

The Price Factor shall be contained in a separate file from the non-price factors. The Price Matrix (Attachment 0001) shall be submitted electronically in Microsoft Excel format. Unit prices shall be limited to two decimal places.

c. Volume 3: Past Performance Information - Same requirements if Option 1 or 2 is utilized. Additionally, there is no maximum page allowance.

Cover Page - Solicitation Number, Offeror Name, CAGE and DUNs - one page

1. Section 1 - Contract References

Three total references maximum using PPQ Form Sections IIA and IIB completed only.

2. Section 2 - Relevant Delivery and Quality Performance Narratives - Limited to two pages maximum for each reference

3. Section 3 - Adverse Contract Performance - No page limitation

L.3.2. Each volume shall be clearly identified and shall begin at the top of a page. All pages of each volume shall be appropriately numbered and identified by the complete company name, date and solicitation number in the header and/or footer.

L.3.3. Length:

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L.3.3.1. Each part shall be as brief as possible, while still including all required information, and shall not exceed the maximum number of pages listed above. The page count will be made by counting the pages from left to right, consecutively. Pages that exceed the page limitation will not be evaluated. Annexes, documentation, and attachments 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: Phase title pages, table of contents pages, cross-referencing pages, acronym lists, and page dividers (used to separate proposal sections).

Single pages shall not exceed 8 1/2 inches in width by 11 inches in length; however, foldout pages depicting such items as sketches, factory floor layouts, etc. may be used, with each fold counted as one page. The font used shall not be less than 12 point. (Font smaller than 12 point is ONLY acceptable in graphics, sketches, charts, and the price matrix, but must be no less than 8 point and readable without magnification.).

The offerors are responsible for including sufficient detail to permit a complete and accurate evaluation of the proposal within the page limits. The offeror shall provide a proposal that, at a minimum, addresses the requirements stated in Section L. Each proposal shall address the requirements of the Technical Data Packages (TDPs) and information required by the solicitation.

L.3.3.2. The offeror is responsible for including sufficient details to permit a complete and accurate evaluation of the proposal.

Offerors shall provide a proposal that, at a minimum, addresses those evaluation factors and sub-factors required in Section L and

Section M of the solicitation. Each proposal shall address all the requirements of the solicitation and the TDPs.

L.4. SPECIFIC PROPOSAL INSTRUCTIONS

Offerors are responsible for including sufficient details (i.e. drawings, test data) to permit a complete and accurate evaluation. The proposal shall be detailed and clearly stated to allow an assessment by the U.S. Government without the need for additional clarifications. All information and data provided shall be specific to the 60mm (M204, M235, M236), 81mm (M218, M219, M220), and 120mm

(M234A1) Mortar Propelling Charges, except for the area of Past Performance. In response to the solicitation, the offeror must address the following factors and sub-factors:

L.4.1. Volume I: Technical

Offerors will have two options for the technical proposal submission for the 60mm (M204, M235, M236), 81mm (M218, M219, M220), and 120mm

(M234A1) Mortar Propelling Charges. Offerors may choose to utilize either Option 1 or Option 2 to cover all requirements of this solicitation. Option 1 is for an offeror to submit at least one DD250/ WAWF acceptance documentation and applicable information detailed below to fulfill the Technical Factor ONLY. If an offeror cannot meet all of the Option 1 Technical proposal criteria, then they may submit a full proposal under the Option 2 criteria. The required criteria for the two options for technical proposal submissions are detailed below:

L.4.1.1. Option 1 - Technical Requirements: All requirements from (a) through (e), which shall not exceed 100 pages combined, must be fulfilled to utilize the Option 1 process.

Option 1 is for the offeror to submit at least one DD250 / WAWF acceptance document for previous production of the 60mm (M204, M235, M236), or 81mm (M218, M219, M220), or 120mm (M234A1) Mortar Propelling Charges. At least one DD250/ WAWF acceptance document shall be provided for the Propelling Charges. If at least one DD250/WAWF acceptance document for the Propelling Charges is not submitted, the offeror will need to submit a response in accordance with Option 2 outlined below. In order to utilize Option 1, the offeror must meet the following criteria:

a. At least one DD250 / WAWF document must be submitted for the 60mm (M204, M235, M236), or 81mm (M218, M219, M220), or 120mm

(M234A1) Mortar Propelling Charges, as described below:

60mm M204 Mortar Propelling Charge NSN: 1310-01-050-8896

60mm M235 Mortar Propelling Charge NSN: 1310-01-568-3208

60mm M236 Mortar Propelling Charge NSN: 1310-01-566-7489

81mm M218 Mortar Propelling Charge NSN: 1315-01-290-1598

81mm M219 Mortar Propelling Charge NSN: 1315-01-290-1597

81mm M220 Mortar Propelling Charge NSN: 1315-01-329-2575

120mm M234A1 Mortar Propelling Charge NSN: 1315-01-599-5779

b. The submitted DD250 / WAWF document must be dated within 12 months from the date of issuance of the RFP.

c. Offeror must submit a certification stating that it plans to utilize the same facilities, equipment, and processes for production of these 60mm (M204, M235, M236), 81mm (M218, M219, M220), and 120mm (M234A1) Mortar Propelling Charges as was used in the production of the DD250 / WAWF acceptance document for the Mortar Propelling Charges. Any exceptions to this certification must be described as per item (e) below.

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d. Offeror must also submit an Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) for this RFP that shall include Contract Data Requirement List

(CDRL) Exhibit A - G, First Article Requirements (including vendor/sub-contractor), equipment prove-out, holiday/maintenance days, and Contractor Furnished Material (CFM) deliveries. IMS should identify critical path and long lead purchases.

1. The IMS shall include and synchronize all significant activities, events, milestones, tests, CDRLs, long lead items, any equipment verifications and qualifications, and any major/key subcontractors' schedules.

2. The IMS shall illustrate the interdependencies of all significant activities, events, milestones and CDRLs.

3. The IMS shall identify and describe a realistic critical path. A supporting narrative of an analysis of the

IMSs critical path shall be provided.

4. The IMS shall display an understanding of the required program events for the manufacture, assembly, inspection, marking, packaging and storage of the 60mm (M204, M235, M236), 81mm (M218, M219, M220), and 120mm (M234A1) Mortar Propelling Charges.

e. Offeror must submit a description of the Propellant Charge Establishment/Charge Uniformity testing required per the TDP.

This shall include an Integrated Master Schedule, and demonstrate an understanding and adequate approach of the testing and involved calculation to establish charge weights for new propellant lots in addition to exceptions in paragraph (c).

If the DD250/WAWF acceptance document and submission/description meets the requirements listed for A through E above, the offeror will be determined acceptable for technical and will not require any further proposal submission for the Technical Factor. Submission of the

Price and Past Performance Factors of the proposal are still required.

L.4.1.2. Option 2- Technical Factor and Sub-Factor Proposal Requirements: Offerors may submit a proposal in accordance with Option 2 if the Option 1 process above (A through E) is not selected by the company. Option 2 shall not exceed 100 pages combined for the three sub-factors under the Technical Proposal.

L.4.1.2.1. Sub-factor 1 Production Capability

If Option 2 is chosen for the technical factor and sub-factors, the offeror must:

L.4.1.2.1.1. The offeror shall provide a detailed description of the manufacturing process and a low level process map of the proposed manufacturing processes for both the prime and major/key subcontractors to support the production and delivery of the 60mm (M204, M235, M236), 81mm (M218, M219, M220), and 120mm (M234A1) Mortar Propelling Charges at the minimum monthly production rate of 160,000 60mm

(M204, M235, M236), or 160,000 81mm (M218, M219, M220), or 160,000 120mm (M234A1) Mortar Propelling Charges, and IAW the requirements of the solicitation. The Production Capability must be accurate and supportable. Proposals shall provide, at a minimum, the following:

a. Provide the description and low level process map to include the steps and sequence of operations required for manufacture, assembly, inspection, testing, marking, packaging and storage as well as the sequence of operations for all assemblies, subassemblies and parts.

b. The low level process map shall include all inputs and outputs to testing and inspection decision points.

c. The detailed description shall indicate which elements are manufactured in-house, subcontracted, are purchased materials/parts, and identify all of the major/key subcontractors.

d. The detailed description shall identify and describe both prime and major/key subcontractors essential manufacturing facilities, manufacturing equipment, and tooling used to fulfill the requirements of the TDPs.

e. The detailed description shall identify and describe both prime and major/key subcontractors essential test facilities and test equipment for this solicitation.

f. The detailed description shall describe the manufacturing process and define the approach to meet the minimum monthly production rate of 160,000 60mm (M204, M235, M236), or 160,000 81mm (M218, M219, M220), or…