RFP_W52P1J-16-R-0134_Amendment_0003.pdf

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

2. Amendment/Modification No.

3. Effective Date

4. Requisition/Purchase Req No.

5. Project No. (If applicable)

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

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

9A. Amendment Of Solicitation No.

9B. Dated (See Item 11)

10A. Modification Of Contract/Order No.

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

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

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

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

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

12. Accounting And Appropriation Data (If required)

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

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

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

The Contract/Order No. In Item 10A.

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

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

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

D. Other (Specify type of modification and authority)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

NSN 7540-01-152-8070

PREVIOUS EDITIONS UNUSABLE

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

Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

SEE SCHEDULE

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Firm Fixed Price

0003 2017JUL11

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

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X 2017JUL21 04:00pm

/SIGNED/

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SEE SECOND PAGE FOR DESCRIPTION

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CONTINUATION SHEET

Reference No. of Document Being Continued Page of

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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 0003 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 - Should Paragraph 4.4.2.1 of MIL-DTL-70545A, Major 103 state "Gross weight of propelling charge, max." instead of "Gross weight of propellant charge, max"? MIL-DTL-32276 and DTL12977282 both reference this clause as "Gross weight of propelling charge, max."

Answer 1 - Major 103 should state "Gross weight of propelling charge, max." This is a typographical error and will be corrected via an Engineering Change Proposal.

Question 2 - Sections L and M of the solicitation require respondents to provide a detailed description of the manufacturing process and define the approach which clearly demonstrates that the minimum monthly delivery rate of 160,000 60mm, or 160,000 81mm, or

160,000 120mm Mortar Propelling Charges will be achieved. On the other hand, production deliveries in Section B of the solicitation speaks to delivery rates of up to 160,000 units per month for a single Contract Line Item (CLIN) Group, or 320,000 units per month if an offeror receives a contract for two or more CLIN Groups. Do respondents to the proposal, then, also need to describe the manufacturing process and define the approach which clearly demonstrates that the minimum monthly delivery rate of 320,000 units per month will be achieved for two or more CLIN Groups?

Answer 2 - No, the offeror's do not need to describe the manufacturing process or define the approach to meet the minimum monthly production rate of 320,000 units for two or more CLIN Groups. For evaluation purposes, the offeror shall provide the information as requested in L.4.1.2.1.1(f) for a minimum production rate of 160,000 propelling charges from one CLIN.

Question 3 - In Paragraph 4.4.3.1. and 4.4.3.2. of MIL-DTL-32275, when the term "cartridges" is used, is it referring to Ignition

Cartridges or Propelling Charges? In either case, please identify the item's nomenclature.

Answer 3 - The term is not referring to either. It is referring to the appropriate round (cartridge) that is used for testing each propelling charge as shown in Table XII of MIL-DTL-32275.

Question 4 - On Drawing 9312698, Note 4, please clarify what "Ensure the Acetone has dried sufficiently and the container is completely sealed" is in reference to. Is this required before packing as opposed to marking?

Answer 4 - Prior to packaging, each propelling charge should be sealed with a closure and the surfaces that have had contact with the acetone are dry, to prevent the possibility of a defect.

2. Remove Section A narrative "Instructions to Offerors and Evaluation for Award" Number 21, stating:

"Offerors are advised to carefully read the provisions at Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.215-1, 'Instructions To Offerors

Competitive Acquisition'. The U.S. Government intends to award two or more contracts resulting from this Request for Proposal (RFP) without discussions with offerors (except clarifications described in FAR 15.306(a)). Therefore, offerors should ensure initial proposals contain the best terms and that proposals are complete, including all fill-ins and blanks. The U.S. Government does reserve the right to conduct discussions if determined necessary, by the Contracting Officer, and in the best interest of the U.S.

Government."

and replace it with the following:

"Offerors should note the provisions at FAR 52.215-1 Alternate I, Instructions to Offerors--Competitive. The U.S. Government intends to award the contracts resulting from this RFP after conducting discussions with offerors in accordance with FAR 15.306(d); however, the U.S. Government reserves the right to award without conducting discussions should it be determined to be in the U.S. Government's best interest. Offerors shall ensure initial proposals contain the best terms and that proposals are complete, including all clause fill-ins and attachments."

3. Remove Clause 52.215-1, Instruction to Offerors--Competitive from Section L.

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4. Incorporate Clause 52.215-1 Alternate I, Instructions to Offerors--Competitive in Section L.

5. Remove Section L.1.2. Past Performance (g) stating:

"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."

and replace it with the following:

"The U.S. Government intends to award after conducting discussions with offerors in accordance with FAR 15.306(d). 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. The U.S. Government however, reserves the right to award without conducting discussions."

6. Remove Section L.1.2. Past Performance (h) stating:

"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)."

and replace it with the following:

"Offerors within the competitive range will be asked to respond to all ENs. Once all ENs have been answered, the Contracting Officer will close discussions and request FPRs. Revised proposal submissions for the Technical, Pricing, and Past Performance Factors will be required in accordance with the RFP."

7. Remove Section M.1.1. Discussions (a) stating:

"Each proposal shall contain the offerors best terms for award of a contract under the solicitation. The U.S. Government intends to award two or more contract(s) without discussions. The Contracting Officer may contact offerors for clarification, as described in

FAR 15.306(a) and FAR 52.215.1, without opening discussions. However, the U.S. Government reserves the right to conduct discussions and to permit offerors to revise its proposals if determined necessary by the Contracting Officer."

and replace it with the following:

"Each proposal shall contain the offerors best terms for award of a contract under the solicitation. The U.S. Government intends to award two or more contract(s) after conducting discussions."

8. Remove Section M.1.1. Discussions (b) stating:

"If the Contracting Officer determines discussions are necessary, they will be held in accordance with FAR 15.306."

and replace it with the following:

"Discussions will be held in accordance with FAR 15.306."

9. Remove Section M.1.1. Discussions (c) stating:

"If discussions are to be conducted, the U.S. Government may establish a competitive range comprised of the most highly rated proposals. The competitive range shall be determined based on an analysis of each offerors proposal in accordance with the evaluation criteria. The Contracting Officer may limit the number of proposals in the competitive range to the greatest number that will permit an efficient competition among the highest rated proposals. All offers in the competitive range will be advised of any significant weaknesses and/or deficiencies in their proposal and will be offered a reasonable opportunity to correct or resolve them and to submit a revision to their proposal as a result of the discussions. At the conclusion of the discussions, a final common cutoff date that allows a reasonable opportunity for submission of written FPRs will be established and all offerors in the competitive range will be notified. The U.S. Government reserves the right to establish a new competitive range determination after each reevaluation if necessary."

and replace it with the following:

"The U.S. Government may establish a competitive range comprised of the most highly rated proposals. The competitive range shall be determined based on an analysis of each offerors proposal in accordance with the evaluation criteria. The Contracting Officer may

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limit the number of proposals in the competitive range to the greatest number that will permit an efficient competition among the highest rated proposals. All offers in the competitive range will be advised of any significant weaknesses and/or deficiencies in their proposal and will be offered a reasonable opportunity to correct or resolve them and to submit a revision to their proposal as a result of the discussions. At the conclusion of the discussions, a final common cutoff date that allows a reasonable opportunity for submission of written FPRs will be established and all offerors in the competitive range will be notified. The U.S. Government reserves the right to establish a new competitive range determination after each reevaluation if necessary."

10.The closing date for Solicitation W52P1J-16-R-0134 has been extended from 4:00 PM Central Time on July 14, 2017 to 4:00 PM Central

Time on July 21, 2017.

11.All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

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SECTION L - INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS, AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS

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

L-1 ADDED 52.215-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS--COMPETITVE (JAN 2017) -- ALTERNATE I (OCT OCT/1997

1997)

L-2 DELETED 52.215-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS--COMPETITIVE JAN/2017

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

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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

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 after conducting discussions with Offerors in accordance with FAR 15.306(d). 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. The U.S. Government however, reserves the right to award without conducting discussions.

h. Offerors within the competitive range will be asked to respond to all ENs. Once all ENs have been answered, the Contracting

Officer will close discussions and request FPRs. Revised proposal submissions for the Technical, Pricing, and Past Performance

Factors will be required in accordance with the 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.

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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:

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

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numbered and identified by the complete company name, date and solicitation number in the header and/or footer.

L.3.3. Length:

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

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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.

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 160,000 120mm (M234A1) Mortar

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personnel capacity and maximum capacities of the proposed prime and major/key subcontractor facilities, equipment and tooling that clearly demonstrates that the minimum monthly delivery rate of 160,000 60mm (M204, M235, M236), or 160,000 81mm (M218, M219, M220), or 160,000 120mm (M234A1) Mortar Propelling Charges will be achieved.

g. The detailed description shall include all appropriate steps and sequence of operations for properly executing the Charge

Establishment and Charge Uniformity Test for each propellant lot used in the production of the 60mm (M204, M235, M236), 81mm

(M218, M219, M220), and 120mm (M234A1) Mortar Propelling Charges.

L.4.1.2.1.2. The offeror shall identify maximum monthly production capacity, equipment and tooling for both the prime contractor and major/key subcontractors.

L.4.1.2.1.3. The offeror shall identify the area within the entire manufacturing process that limits manufacturing capacity (i.e. the bottleneck). The offeror shall analyze the bottleneck impacts and provide a mitigation strategy for the process identified as the bottleneck.

L.4.1.2.1.4. The offeror shall provide documentation that it has obtained or can obtain by date of award, the appropriate safety approvals (including facilities) to handle hazardous materials as required by the solicitation. The offeror shall identify whether it has adequate hazardous storage capability. The offeror shall include copies of Licenses/Certificates for the respective Hazard

Classifications or a detailed plan for how these (Licenses, Certificates, and Facilities) will be obtained.

L.4.1.2.2. Sub-factor 2 Quality System

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

L.4.1.2.2.1. The offeror shall identify and describe the Quality Management System that will be used to meet the Quality Assurance requirements defined in this solicitation. The description shall contain sufficient details to demonstrate its suitability for use in producing and controlling the 60mm (M204, M235, M236), 81mm (M218, M219, M220), and 120mm (M234A1) Mortar Propelling Charges.

L.4.1.2.2.2. The offeror shall identify whether the QMS is certified to, or compliant with Industry Standards such as International

Organization for Standardization (ISO) 9001:2008 or equivalent system acceptable to the U.S. Government. The offeror shall provide proof of certification. The offeror shall provide detail of the QMS including, at a minimum, how each of the following is utilized and controlled: control of documents/records, internal audits, calibration procedures, internal corrective action procedures, control of nonconforming material, and personnel training procedures.

L.4.1.2.2.3. The offeror shall describe the process that will be used to flow down all quality requirements to major/key subcontractors and suppliers. The offeror shall describe how this process will be used to verify that there is adequate control of vendor product.

L.4.1.2.2.4. The offeror shall describe the Quality tools, systems, or any other initiatives to be used to minimize quality problems in support of the solicitation requirements. The description should clearly define an adequate and feasible approach to internal corrective actions to ensure only conforming material is delivered to the U.S. Government.

L.4.1.2.2.5. The offeror shall provide a detailed plan to control the Critical Characteristic identified in the TDPs and provide a control plan that is realistic and supportable. The plans will address, at a minimum, the following:

a. A lower level process map or flowchart for the overall process.

b. A description identifying the Critical Characteristics and related safety critical processes for the 60mm (M204, M235, M236), 81mm (M218, M219, M220), and 120mm (M234A1) Mortar Propelling Charges.

c. A detailed description of each piece of equipment involved in the inspection and the specific processes for inspection of each Critical Characteristic at both the prime and subcontractor level.

d. A detailed description of the steps listed to prevent a Critical defect from occurring, including the identification of the processes and areas that could contribute to a critical non-conformance and how those processes will be controlled.

e. An adequate description of the process to be followed if a critical defect occurs is provided.

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L.4.1.2.2.6. The offeror shall provide a detailed description to include all processes to inspect, rework, repair, and scrap to meet requirements on Major and Minor Characteristics.

L.4.1.2.2.7. The offeror shall describe in detail the systematic approach (both external and internal) used for non-conforming products, including analysis and steps for identification, segregation, disposition, corrective/preventative action, and failure investigation of non-conforming/suspect material including any problem solving techniques used.

In addition, the offeror shall describe their use of Failure Mode and Effects Analysis to properly plan for defect prevention and mistake-proofing. Descriptions of any forms, tags, reports such as Material Review Boards, maintenance logs, preventative maintenance schedules, laboratory analysis, environmental factors, training records, and dedicated storage areas used shall also be provided.

L.4.1.2.2.8. The offeror shall describe what incoming, in-process, and final inspections shall be performed and how process controls shall be employed. The discussion shall include a description of the Acceptance Inspection Equipment (AIE) or any alternatives to the

AIE specified in the TDPs. The offeror shall provide calibration and maintenance schedules for the AIE.

L.4.1.2.2.9. The offeror shall describe in detail their process and methods for implementing continuous improvement measures as they relate to the 60mm (M204, M235, M236), 81mm (M218, M219, M220), and 120mm (M234A1) Mortar Propelling Charges.

L.4.1.2.3. Sub-Factor 3 Management System:

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

L.4.1.2.3.1. The offeror shall provide an IMS which supports the achievement of First Article Test (FAT) into the minimum production rate of 160,000 60mm (M204, M235, M236), or 160,000 81mm (M218, M219, M220), or 160,000 120mm (M234A1) Mortar Propelling Charges per month.

a. 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.

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

c. The IMS shall identify and describe a realistic critical path. A supporting narrative of an analysis of the IMSs critical path shall be provided.

d. 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.

L.4.1.2.3.2. The offeror shall describe and identify their Integrated Product Team (IPT) relevant to this solicitation.

a. This description shall include an adequate IPT structure, key positions/personnel, interrelationships, essential skills, and responsibilities to meet the requirements of this solicitation.

b. This description shall clearly identify key positions including properly skilled personnel and the reporting chain in the

IPT structure and demonstrate necessary training and certifications that are required.

L.4.1.2.3.3. The offeror shall identify key operational personnel in the areas of production and quality and include their specific qualifications, years of experience, certifications, and other information relevant to their ability to meet the requirements in this solicitation. If new personnel are required to meet solicitation requirements, a plan on how they will hire/train new personnel shall be included.

The below Volume applies to Option 1 and Option 2

L.4.2. Volume 2: Price:

The offeror shall enter its full name, cage code and its proposed unit prices in the light blue highlighted cells for all quantities solicited in the Government provided electronic Microsoft Excel Price Matrix, Attachment 0001 of the solicitation. Proposed unit prices are limited to two decimal places. The proposed unit prices will be the prices used by the U.S. Government to calculate the Total

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Evaluated Price and as ceiling prices for future requirements if the offeror receives an award. An offeror must propose unit prices for all quantity ranges and for all ordering periods for each CLIN Group. Each offeror must propose an initial and subsequent First Article

Test cost for all ordering periods, for all applicable CLINs. Failure to provide all unit prices and all initial FAT and subsequent FAT costs may result in the offer not being considered for award. No other information is to be added to the Price Matrix, nor shall offerors make any changes to the Price Matrix.

The U.S. Government reserves the right to require submission of data other than certified cost or pricing data from the offeror that is adequate to determine the reasonableness of an offer (See FAR 15.403-3).

If an offeror plans to use any item of U.S. Government property in the possession of the offeror or its proposed subcontractors, for any performance resulting from this solicitation, the offeror shall submit the required information in accordance with FAR 45.202(a) and shall provide a Microsoft Excel file complete with supporting information that details the calculation of the evaluation factor. The

Microsoft Excel file electronic spreadsheets shall contain functioning formulas.

For the purpose of identifying the kinds and quantities of property and the rental time, the offeror shall on each applicable CLIN, base its estimate on the maximum estimated quantity for each Ordering Period. Clause FAR 52.245-9(e) requires the offeror to calculate the rental evaluation factor, the U.S Government reserves the right to make corrections as needed.

The offeror is also required to submit with its offer the written permission of the contracting officer having cognizance of the property to use of that property in the performance of any contract resulting from this solicitation, and whether such use will be on a rental or rent-free basis.

The below Volume applies to Option 1 and Option 2.

L.4.3. Volume 3: Past Performance

L.4.3.1. Volume 3 shall be submitted in accordance with the following format:

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

a. Section 1 Contract References- Three total references maximum using PPQ Form Sections IIA and IIB completed only.

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

c. Section 3 Adverse Contract Performance- No page limitations

L.4.3.2. Contract References:

The offeror shall submit no more than three contract references with its proposal representing recent and relevant performance under

U.S. Army, USMC, and FMS or other Military contracts. It is recommended that offerors limit references to those involving its performance as a prime contractor only.

L.4.3.2.1. Recent project/contracts are defined as prime contracts, task orders, delivery orders, or subcontracts where services or deliverables were performed or still being performed anytime within three (3) years of issuance of this RFP. Work performed on multiple orders under the same contract may be submitted as a single contract reference as long as all of the work supports the same program/solution. The U.S. Government reserves the right to consider any significant past performance after the solicitation closing date and prior to award.

L.4.3.2.2. Relevant means performance that demonstrates the work efforts performed by the Offeror or its proposed subcontractors involved the same or similar manufacturing processes and quality assurance processes needed to produce and deliver the following items, IAW the TDPs and solicitation requirements:

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

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L.4.3.3. Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ):

The contract information to be provided with each contract reference is on the PPQ, Attachment 0002. The offeror must complete PPQ

Sections IIA and IIB for each contract reference and send copies of the PPQ to the respondent Point of Contact (POC) as identified in

IIA in a timely manner. The offeror shall include these documents in Volume 3, Section 1 of the proposal. The PPQ respondent(s) will send the completed questionnaire directly to the U.S. Government POC as identified in Section IV of the PPQ.

To ensure inclusion of all references in the evaluation process, the offeror is encouraged to provide the U.S. Government with the most current contract data and POC information on each reference on the PPQ.

The U.S. Government is not required to interview any POCs identified by the offeror. The U.S. Government reserves the right to use data provided in the offerors proposal and data obtained from other sources.

L.4.3.4. Relevant Delivery and Quality Performance Narratives:

The offeror shall provide a descriptive narrative of each submitted contract reference that describes the contracted work effort detailing how the requirements are relevant to the requirements of this solicitation. Product Part Numbers and applicable NSNs shall be listed. The narrative shall include the average monthly and yearly contracted delivery quantities.

L.4.3.5. Adverse Contract Performance:

In addition to the contract references, the offeror shall identify every recent and relevant contract it was awarded that encountered any performance problems. For any contract meeting this description, provide the following information:

a. Contract number and Order number, if applicable

b. NSN

c. Part Number

d. POC/Contracting Officer to include email addresses and telephone number

e. Provide a copy of any Contracting Action Report (CAR) or Product Quality Deficiency Report (PQDR)

f. State any corrective actions taken to avoid reoccurrence

g. Describe the extent to which the corrective action has been successful, identifying POC who can confirm the success of the corrective measures

h. The offeror shall identify any violations related to Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) and Environmental

Protection Agency (EPA).

i. Federal Legal Settlements or Fines. The offeror shall identify any DoD, Federal, or state settlements resulting from a legal action or legal decision (example OSHA, EPA, state, other)

j. Cage code/DUNS

k. Contracting Officer's Representative name and telephone number, if applicable

l. Contract type (i.e. FFP, CPFF etc.)

m. Award Price

n. Final or projected final price

The offeror shall also identify every recent and relevant contract that was terminated for default or cause, in whole or in part, within the past three years of issuance of this…