W52P1J17R0173-0005.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

0005 2019MAR22

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ARMY CONTRACTING COMMAND - RI

ROCK ISLAND, IL 61299-8000

BLDGS 60 & 62

MATTHEW KOPEL

EMAIL: MATTHEW.J.KOPEL.CIV@MAIL.MIL

W52P1J-17-R-0173

2019JAN03

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CONTINUATION SHEET

Reference No. of Document Being Continued Page of

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SECTION A - SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Buyer Name: MATTHEW KOPEL

Buyer Office Symbol/Telephone Number: CCRC-AC/(309)782-7888

Type of Contract 1: Firm Fixed Price

Kind of Contract: Supply Contracts and Priced Orders

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The purpose of Amendment 0005 to Solicitation W52P1J-17-R-0173 is as follows:

1. The closing of this solicitation has been extended to 1600 Central, 18 April 2019. No questions on this solicitation will be accepted after 1600 Central, 4 April 2019.

2. To Answer the following industry questions for Solicitation W52P1J-17-R-0173 M116A1 & M825A1 155mm Artillery Smoke Projectile Metal

Parts:

Question a): Is the page limit for the Volume 1 Technical 100 pages or 115 pages? ____________

Answer a): The total page limit for the Technical is 115 pages. Section L has been updated. __________

Question b): Do 11X17 fold out pages count as 1 page or 2 pages? ____________

Answer b): 11X17 fold out pages will be counted as 1 page. __________

Question c): Will the USG consider allowing the IMS as an appendix which does not count within the Volume 1 page limit? ____________

Answer c: No,the IMS is included in the page limit. _________

Question d): Will the Government please confirm that the current Section C Description/ Specifications/ Work Statement, otherwise____________ ______________________________________________________ known as the Statement of Work (SOW), is complete and final for RFP #W52P1J-17-R-0173

The current Section C of the solicitation does not follow a typical Statement of Work organizational flow such as:

Scope

Objective Background Exceptions

Requirements

Production

Quality Assurance Testing /Audits

Reporting

Program Management Deliverables

Answer d: The current Section C is complete and final. _________

Question e): For planning and scheduling purposes, what calendar date should be used as a potential award date for this contract____________

Answer e): A date of 1 Nov 2019 can be used. This date is for planning and scheduling purposes only and may not be the actual__________ award date.

Question f): In the original release of RFP W52P1J-17-R-0173 dated January 3, 2019, Section L.5.1.2.c.ii stated Identification of____________ the manufacturing equipment location, ownership (Government or Contractor), availability and current status (to include, but not limited to on-line and operational, to be purchased, rented).However upon release of Amendment 0002, dated February 25, 2019, Section L.5.1.2.c.ii was modified and only stated Identification of the manufacturing equipment location, ownership (Government or

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Was this intentionally done by the Government or was this an administrative mistake?

Answer f): This was an administrative error. Section L.5.1.2.c.ii has been updated with full verbiage.

Question g): Will the USG please consider adding an EPA clause for Aluminum (used on the M825A1 Ogive Nose Cone)?____________

Answer g): Yes the U.S. Government will add EPA for Aluminum. Please note that due to this change Attachment 0002 EPA Worksheet__________ has been revised to Revision A to add aluminum. Sections B and I have been updated due to adding EPA for Aluminum.

3. To answer the following industry questions for 155mm M825A1 Technical Data Package (TDP):

Question a): Detailed Specification, Projectile, 155 Millimeter, Smoke, WP, M825A1, Metal Parts Assembly____________

Paragraph 2.2.2 Other Government documents, drawings and publications: The following documents that were not in the TDP file:

13075006 Ultrasonic Inspection Standard, Longitudinal Defects, Ogive, 155MM, M825A1

13075007 Ultrasonic Inspection Standard, Circumferential Defects, Ogive, 155MM, M825A1

13075008 Ultrasonic Inspection Standard, Longitudinal Defects, Body, 155MM, M825A1

13075009 - Ultrasonic Inspection Standard, Circumferential Defects, Body, 155MM, M825A1

13075010 Envelope Drawing, Magnetic Particle Inspection, Band Area, 155MM, M825A1

Will the USG please provide these UT drawings so that we can develop, design and build the required inspection systems?

Answer a): Yes, Please reference in Federal Business Opportunities document 17R0173 Add'l Doc, ECP R18A2021, Attachment 0009.__________

Question b): Detailed Specification, Projectile, 155 Millimeter, Smoke, WP, M825A1, Metal Parts Assembly____________

Paragraph 2.2.2 Other Government documents, drawings and publications: The following documents that were not in the TDP file:

13075006 Ultrasonic Inspection Standard, Longitudinal Defects, Ogive, 155MM, M825A1

13075007 Ultrasonic Inspection Standard, Circumferential Defects, Ogive, 155MM, M825A1

13075008 Ultrasonic Inspection Standard, Longitudinal Defects, Body, 155MM, M825A1

13075009 - Ultrasonic Inspection Standard, Circumferential Defects, Body, 155MM, M825A1

13075010 Envelope Drawing, Magnetic Particle Inspection, Band Area, 155MM, M825A1

Also, there is no mention of an Envelope Drawing for the Ultrasonic Inspection Systems. Will the USG please provide this so the equipment requirements can be incorporated?

Answer b): Yes, Please reference in Federal Business Opportunities document 17R0173 Add'l Doc, ECP R18A2021, Attachment 0009.__________

Question c): Detailed Specification, Projectile, 155 Millimeter, Smoke, WP, M825A1, Metal Parts Assembly____________

Paragraph 2.2.2 Other Government documents, drawings and publications: The following documents that were not in the TDP file:

13075006 Ultrasonic Inspection Standard, Longitudinal Defects, Ogive, 155MM, M825A1

13075007 Ultrasonic Inspection Standard, Circumferential Defects, Ogive, 155MM, M825A1

13075008 Ultrasonic Inspection Standard, Longitudinal Defects, Body, 155MM, M825A1

13075009 - Ultrasonic Inspection Standard, Circumferential Defects, Body, 155MM, M825A1

13075010 Envelope Drawing, Magnetic Particle Inspection, Band Area, 155MM, M825A1

Will the USG please provide the MPI drawing so the inspection process can be incorporated into our Quality Management

System?

Answer c): Yes, Please reference in Federal Business Opportunities document 17R0173 Add'l Doc, ECP R18A2021, Attachment 0009.__________

Question d): Detailed Specification, Projectile, 155 Millimeter, Smoke, WP, M825A1, Metal Parts Assembly____________

Paragraph 2.2.2 Other Government documents, drawings and publications: The following documents that were not in the TDP

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file:

13075006 Ultrasonic Inspection Standard, Longitudinal Defects, Ogive, 155MM, M825A1

13075007 Ultrasonic Inspection Standard, Circumferential Defects, Ogive, 155MM, M825A1

13075008 Ultrasonic Inspection Standard, Longitudinal Defects, Body, 155MM, M825A1

13075009 - Ultrasonic Inspection Standard, Circumferential Defects, Body, 155MM, M825A1

13075010 Envelope Drawing, Magnetic Particle Inspection, Band Area, 155MM, M825A1

Paragraph 3.3.1 Body and base forging

Does the base have to be cross grain forged?

Answer d): Yes, in order to achieve the required mechanical properties the base must be forged.__________

Question e): Detailed Specification, Projectile, 155 Millimeter, Smoke, WP, M825A1, Metal Parts Assembly____________

Paragraph 2.2.2 Other Government documents, drawings and publications: The following documents that were not in the TDP file:

13075006 Ultrasonic Inspection Standard, Longitudinal Defects, Ogive, 155MM, M825A1

13075007 Ultrasonic Inspection Standard, Circumferential Defects, Ogive, 155MM, M825A1

13075008 Ultrasonic Inspection Standard, Longitudinal Defects, Body, 155MM, M825A1

13075009 - Ultrasonic Inspection Standard, Circumferential Defects, Body, 155MM, M825A1

13075010 Envelope Drawing, Magnetic Particle Inspection, Band Area, 155MM, M825A1

Paragraph 3.3.3.4 Plane strain fracture toughness test

Will the USG please provide the minimum requirements for the body sidewall, ogive and base?

Answer e): Yes, Please reference in Federal Business Opportunities document 17R0173 Add'l Doc, ECP R18A2021, Attachment 0009.__________

Question f): Detailed Specification, Projectile, 155 Millimeter, Smoke, WP, M825A1, Metal Parts Assembly____________

Paragraph 2.2.2 Other Government documents, drawings and publications: The following documents that were not in the TDP file:

13075006 Ultrasonic Inspection Standard, Longitudinal Defects, Ogive, 155MM, M825A1

13075007 Ultrasonic Inspection Standard, Circumferential Defects, Ogive, 155MM, M825A1

13075008 Ultrasonic Inspection Standard, Longitudinal Defects, Body, 155MM, M825A1

13075009 - Ultrasonic Inspection Standard, Circumferential Defects, Body, 155MM, M825A1

13075010 Envelope Drawing, Magnetic Particle Inspection, Band Area, 155MM, M825A1

Paragraph 3.8 Ultrasonic testing

Same questions as provided for Paragraph 2.2.2

Answer f): Yes, Please reference in Federal Business Opportunities document 17R0173 Add'l Doc, ECP R18A2021, Attachment 0009.__________

Question g): Table II First Article Inspection Page 10____________

Note 1: Verification by an independent lab is required per lot of steel This note is referenced for the following:

Ogive Mechanical properties test; Chemical composition analysis; Yield strength and percent elongation; Plane strain fracture toughness and Microstructure

Will the USG please consider removing the mechanical properties test for the Ogive?

Answer g): The mechanical properties testing for the ogive in Table II are a requirement for this solicitation. __________

Question h): Table II First Article Inspection Page 10____________

Note 1: Verification by an independent lab is required per lot of steel This note is referenced for the following:

Ogive Mechanical properties test; Chemical composition analysis; Yield strength and percent elongation; Plane strain fracture toughness and Microstructure

It is also referenced in the following:

Body Mechanical properties test; Chemical composition analysis; Yield strength and percent elongation and Plane strain fracture toughness test

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Will the USG please consider removing the mechanical properties for the Body?

Will the USG also please consider changing the mechanical properties to an annual verification by an independent lab?

Answer h): The mechanical properties test for the Body in Table II are a requirement for this solicitation. __________

The independent verification of the mechanical properties, specifically the yield strength and elongation, shall be performed once per month as required in paragraph 4.4.4 of specification MIL-DTL-64008A. The independent verification of the Plane-Strain fracture toughness shall be performed once per year per contract requirement as required in paragraph 4.4.5.4 of specification MIL-DTL-

64008A. This yearly independent verification for the Plain-Strain fracture toughness only occurs after paragraph 4.4.5 is satisfied.

Question i): Table II First Article Test Continued Page 11____________

Note 1: Verification by an independent lab is required per lot of steel This note is referenced for the following:

Base Mechanical properties test; Chemical composition analysis; Yield strength and percent elongation and Plane strain fracture toughness test

Will the USG please consider removing the mechanical properties for the Base?

Answer i): The mechanical properties test for the Base in Table II are a requirement for this solicitation. __________

Question j): Table II First Article Test Continued Page 11____________

Note 1: Verification by an independent lab is required per lot of steel This note is referenced for the following:

Base Mechanical properties test; Chemical composition analysis; Yield strength and percent elongation and Plane strain fracture toughness test

Will the USG also please consider changing the mechanical properties to an annual verification by an independent lab?

Answer j): The independent verification of the mechanical properties, specifically the yield strength and elongation, shall be __________ performed once per month as required in paragraph 4.4.4 of specification MIL-DTL-64008A. The independent verification of the Plane-

Strain fracture toughness shall be performed once per year per contract requirement as required in paragraph 4.4.5.4 of specification MIL-DTL-64008A. This yearly independent verification for the Plain-Strain fracture toughness only occurs after paragraph 4.4.5 is satisfied.

Question k): Table II First Article Test Continued Page 11____________

Note 1: Verification by an independent lab is required per lot of steel This note is referenced for the following:

Base Mechanical properties test; Chemical composition analysis; Yield strength and percent elongation and Plane strain fracture toughness test

Paragraph 4.4.5.1 Plane-strain fracture toughness samples for body; Will the USG please provide this requirement?

Answer k): The minimum requirement for the body plane-strain fracture toughness shall be 100 KSI-in^.5 __________

Question l): Table II First Article Test Continued Page 11____________

Note 1: Verification by an independent lab is required per lot of steel This note is referenced for the following:

Base Mechanical properties test; Chemical composition analysis; Yield strength and percent elongation and Plane strain fracture toughness test

Paragraph 4.4.5.2 Plane-strain fracture toughness samples for base; Will the USG please provide this requirement?

Answer l): The minimum requirement for the base plane-strain fracture toughness shall be 100 KSI-in^.5 __________

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Question m): Table II First Article Test Continued Page 11____________

Note 1: Verification by an independent lab is required per lot of steel This note is referenced for the following:

Base Mechanical properties test; Chemical composition analysis; Yield strength and percent elongation and Plane strain fracture toughness test

Paragraph 4.4.5.3 Plane-strain fracture toughness samples for ogive; Will the USG please provide this requirement?

Answer m): The minimum requirement for the ogive plane-strain fracture toughness shall be 20 KSI-in^.5 __________

Question n): Table II First Article Test Continued Page 11____________

Note 1: Verification by an independent lab is required per lot of steel This note is referenced for the following:

Base Mechanical properties test; Chemical composition analysis; Yield strength and percent elongation and Plane strain fracture toughness test

Paragraph 4.4.8 Ultrasonic inspection; Same as Paragraph 2.2.2

Answer n): The minimum requirement for the ogive plane-strain fracture toughness shall be 20 KSI-in^.5 __________

Question o): Drawing 9352632 Rev. G dated 180712 Body____________

Note 9 The body shall be subjected to an ultrasonic inspection after heat treatment and prior to machining the rotating band.

Inspect per MIL-DTL-64008A. Stamp letter U after acceptance of ultrasonic inspection.

Will the USG please provide the following drawings?

13075008 Ultrasonic Inspection Standard, Longitudinal Defects, Body, 155MM, M825A1

13075009 - Ultrasonic Inspection Standard, Circumferential Defects, Body, 155MM, M825A1

An Envelope Drawing for the equipment for the body inspection

Answer o): Yes, Please reference in Federal Business Opportunities document 17R0173 Add'l Doc, ECP R18A2021, Attachment 0009. __________

Question p): Drawing 10542916 Rev. W dated 180712 Ogive ____________

Note 6. Material Aluminum Alloy, 7075-T6 Will the USG please confirm the T6 heat treatment?

Answer p): The required minimum mechanical properties are defined in Note 6. It is the offerors business decision on how to achieve __________ the required minimum mechanical properties as stated in Note 6.

Question q):Drawing 10542916 Rev. W dated 180712 Ogive___________

Note 11. The ogive shall be subjected to an ultrasonic inspection. Inspect per MIL-DTL- 64008A. Stamp letter U after acceptance of ultrasonic inspection.

Will the USG please provide the following drawings?

13075006 Ultrasonic Inspection Standard, Longitudinal Defects, Ogive, 155MM, M825A1

13075007 Ultrasonic Inspection Standard, Circumferential Defects, Ogive, 155MM, M825A1

An Envelope Drawing for the equipment for the ogive inspection

Answer q): Yes, Please reference in Federal Business Opportunities document 17R0173 Add'l Doc, ECP R18A2021, Attachment 0009. __________

4. To answer the following industy questions for M116A1 Technical Data Package (TDP):

Question a): Drawing #10534906 Rev. C dated 2018-06-18 Body____________

Note 10 Ultrasonic Inspection: After heat treatment and prior to banding, ultrasonic inspect per MIL-DTL-32595. After acceptance of ultrasonic inspection, stamp U approximately 0.126 high by 0.010 deep using round bottom low stress steel stamp

MIL-DTL-32595 (AR) dated 22 June 2018 Detailed Specification, Projectile 155 Millimeter, Smoke, HC, M116A1, Metal Parts

Assembly Paragraph 2.2.2 identifies the following as Other Government documents, drawings and publications:

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13074829 Envelope Drawing, Ultrasonic Inspection Equipment, 155MM, M116A1 13074830 Ultrasonic Test Calibration Standard, 155MM, M116A1 Projectile 13074831 Ultrasonic Inspection Standard, Circumferential and Piping Defects, 155MM, M116A1

These drawings were not provided as part of the TDP documents.

Will the USG please provide these TDP documents? They are required so that ultrasonic test equipment can be designed and built. Or its possibly equipment already onsite can be modified to perform the inspection. This will affect the nonrecurring costs and possibly unit price.

Answer a): Yes, Please reference in Federal Business Opportunities document 17R0173 Add'l Doc, ECP R18A2021, Attachment 0009. __________

Question b) .Drawing #10534906 Rev. C dated 2018-06-18 Body___________

Note 10 Ultrasonic Inspection: After heat treatment and prior to banding, ultrasonic inspect per MIL-DTL-32595. After acceptance of ultrasonic inspection, stamp U approximately 0.126 high by 0.010 deep using round bottom low stress steel stamp

MIL-DTL-32595 (AR) dated 22 June 2018 Detailed Specification, Projectile 155 Millimeter, Smoke, HC, M116A1, Metal Parts

Assembly Paragraph 2.2.2 identifies the following as Other Government documents, drawings and publications:

13074829 Envelope Drawing, Ultrasonic Inspection Equipment, 155MM, M116A1 13074830 Ultrasonic Test Calibration Standard, 155MM, M116A1 Projectile 13074831 Ultrasonic Inspection Standard, Circumferential and Piping Defects, 155MM, M116A1

Also, will a longitudinal defect standard drawing be supplied by the USG in support of this contract?

Answer b): Yes, Please reference in Federal Business Opportunities document 17R0173 Add'l Doc, ECP R18A2021, Attachment 0009.__________

Question c): Drawing #10534907 Rev. C dated 2018-06-18 Plug, Base____________

Note 9 Ultrasonic Inspection: Ultrasonic inspect per MIL-DTL-32595. After acceptance of ultrasonic inspection, stamp U approximately 0.126 high by 0.010 deep using round bottom low stress steel stamp MIL-DTL-32595 (AR) dated 22 June 2018 Detailed

Specification, Projectile 155 Millimeter, Smoke, HC, M116A1, Metal Parts Assembly Paragraph 2.2.2 identifies the following as

Other Government documents, drawings and publications:

13074832 Ultrasonic Inspection Standard, Base Plug Defects, 155MM, M116A1 This drawing was not provided as part of the TDP documents.

Will the USG please provide these TDP documents? This is required so that ultrasonic test equipment can be designed and built or possibly equipment already onsite can be modified to perform the inspection. This will affect the nonrecurring costs and possibly unit price.

Answer c): Yes, Please reference in Federal Business Opportunities document 17R0173 Add'l Doc, ECP R18A2021, Attachment 0009. __________

Question d): MIL-DTL-32595 (AR) dated 22 June 2018 Detailed Specification, Projectile 155 Millimeter, Smoke, HC,____________

M116A1, Metal Parts Assembly

Paragraph 2.2.2 Identifies the Grommet (#8863065) and the Flex rotating band cover (FRBC) [#12961016]

Which item is required for this procurement?

Answer d): For this procurement the Flexible Rotating Band is required.__________

Question e): Paragraph 3.3.2 Plane strain fracture toughness test. The minimum fracture toughness (K1c) in the body side wall____________ shall be determined by government technical agency.

Will the USG please provide this information? The selection of a steel alloy to meet this requirement will be based on this and will affect the unit price.

Answer e): For this procurement the Flexible Rotating Band is required.__________

Question f): Paragraph 3.5 Ultrasonic test. Projectile bodies and bases shall be free of any discontinuities equal or in excess of____________ the ultrasonic inspection criteria described in Envelope Drawing 13074829. Notches and holes in the standards (see Drawings

13074830, 13074831 and 13074832) represent simulated cracks and piping defects. Drawings 13074829, 13074830, 13074831 and 13074832 were not provided as part of the TDP documentation.

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Will the USG please provide these TDP drawings? They are required so that ultrasonic test equipment can be designed and built or possibly equipment already onsite can be modified to perform the inspection. This will affect the nonrecurring costs and possibly unit price.

Answer f): Yes, Please reference in Federal Business Opportunities document 17R0173 Add'l Doc, ECP R18A2021, Attachment 0009.__________

Question g): Table II First Article Inspection____________

Body Drawing 10534906

Mechanical properties and Yield strength & percent elongation and Plane strain fracture toughness test are identified separately.

Yield strength & percent elongation and Plane strain fracture toughness test are Mechanical properties.

Will the USG consider eliminating the characteristic "Mechanical properties"?

Answer g): The mechanical properties testing for the Body in Table II are a requirement for this solicitation.__________

Question h): Rotating Band, Blank Drawing 7548993____________

Mechanical properties and Yield strength & percent elongation are identified separately.

Yield strength & percent elongation is a Mechanical property.

Will the USG consider eliminating the characteristic Mechanical properties?

Yield strength and percent elongation is identified as the test to be performed. In Paragraph 3.3.1, tensile strength and elongation is identified as the test o be performed.

Will the USG consider changing Yield to Tensile?

Answer h): The mechanical properties testing for the Rotating Band Blank in Table II are a requirement for this solicitation.__________

Table II Change FROM: Yield TO: Tensile.

Question i): Base Plug Drawing 10534907____________

Mechanical properties and Yield strength & percent elongation are identified separately.

Yield strength & percent elongation is a Mechanical property.

Will the USG consider eliminating the characteristic Mechanical properties?

Answer i): The mechanical properties testing for the Base Plug in Table II are a requirement for this solicitation.__________

Question j): Paragraph 4.3.2.1 Rotating band blank____________

Major 105 Yield strength, min. (40 kpsi) and elongation 12%

Will the USG consider changing Yield to Tensile?

Answer j): Change FROM: Yield TO: Tensile__________

Question k): Paragraph 4.3.2.2 Body machined____________

Major 103 Will the USG consider changing set to seat?

Major 108 Will the USG consider changing Yield to Tensile?

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Paragraph 4.4.2.2 Yield strength and elongation The fourth sentence states that three specimens shall be taken from the projectile body and references Paragraph 4.4.2.2.1 which states that two specimens shall be tested 180 degrees apart.

Will the USG consider changing the three in Paragraph 4.4.2.2 to two?

Answer k): Change FROM: set TO: seat__________

No, the USG will not change it as this is referring to the Body.

Change FROM: three TO: two

Question l): Paragraph 4.4.2.2.2 Base yield strength and elongation specimens____________

Will the USG clarify whether base plug tensile tests are conducted along the axis of rotation or perpendicular to it?

Answer l): The tensile test specimen shall be taken along the axis of rotation.__________

Question m): Paragraph 4.4.4 Ultrasonic test.____________

Will the USG please provide the following drawings for the development of the equipment and procedures to perform these tests?

13074829 Envelope Drawing, Ultrasonic Inspection Equipment, 155MM, M116A1 13074830 Ultrasonic Test Calibration Standard, 155MM, M116A1 Projectile 13074831 Ultrasonic Inspection Standard, Circumferential and Piping Defects, 155MM, M116A1

13074832 Ultrasonic Inspection Standard, Base Plug Defects, 155MM, M116A1

Answer m): Yes, Please reference in Federal Business Opportunities document 17R0173 Add'l Doc, ECP R18A2021, Attachment 0009.__________

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SECTION B - SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

This solicitation includes an Economic Price Adjustment (EPA) clause to be utilized for steel, aluminum and/or copper. All CLIN prices shall be inclusive of the cost of steel, aluminum and copper. Only production CLINs are subject to EPA. The baseline steel, aluminum and copper costs for each quantity range shall be inputted in current year dollars in Attachment 0002, EPA Worksheet Rev A. The baseline ____ steel, aluminum and copper costs shall be the same for ordering periods two through five.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR ECONOMIC PRICE ADJUSTMENT (EPA) ACTUAL COST METHOD

A. In accordance with FAR 16.203, this firm fixed price procurement provides for an EPA for the cost of raw materials steel, aluminum and/or copper, which are used in the production on the M116A1 and M824A1 Artillery Smoke Projectile Bodies. The EPA calculation shall only apply to the quantities under production CLINs.

Contract adjustments will be based on the difference between the steel, aluminum and/or copper prices included in the Contractors end-item price at the time of the contract award versus the purchase order or invoice price for steel, aluminum and/or copper used to produce the end-item in the relevant ordering period.

The Definitions for FAT and Additional FAT is as follows:

FAT: The initial FAT awarded on the contract to include full facilitation of the production line and the suppliers to ensure all process and procedures are in place to support production in accordance with the contract.

Additional FAT: FAT awarded on a delivery order after initial FAT approval. Utilize existing processes and equipment to the maximum extent possible. Utilize approved CDRL submissions from the initial FAT provided they are unaffected by any changes.

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SECTION I - CONTRACT CLAUSES

ECONOMIC PRICE ADJUSTMENT (EPA) ACTUAL COST FOR CARTRIDGES FOR THE AWARDEE OF THE BASIC CONTRACT

A. This narrative applies to the price for steel, aluminum and/or copper only, and only to delivery orders placed under Ordering

Periods 2-5 to the awardee of the basic cotract, and the CLINs set forth in Attachment 0002, EPA Worksheet Rev A. The amount of any ____ increase or decrease in line item prices will be limited to the price of the actual fluctuation in material (steel, aluminum and/or copper) only and shall not include any other costs such as, but not limited to: labor, overhead, G&A, profit, etc.

B. The Contracting Officer will notify the awardee of order requirements. In its response to the U.S. Government, the awardee shall:

1. Clearly detail the increases or decreases related to steel, aluminum and/or copper.

Note the following:

I. Any adjustment to the unit price shall be limited to the increases or decreases in the price for steel, aluminum and/or copper only. There shall be no price adjustment for:

i. Changes in the usage quantity of steel, aluminum and/or copper from that proposed for the production of the

M116A1 and M825A1 Artillery Smoke Projectile Bodies.

ii. Quantities above the specific M116A1 and M825A1 Artillery Smoke Projectile Bodies quantities being ordered.

iii. Supplies or services for which the production cost is not affected by such changes.

II. There shall be no adjustment for any change in unit prices for material which would not result in a net change of three (3) percent of then-current total contract unit price. This limitation shall not apply, however, if, after final delivery of all line items, either party requests an adjustment under paragraph (b) of clause 52.216-4 Economic Price

Adjustment -- Labor and Material.

III. The total increase for any M116A1 and M825A1 Artillery Smoke Projectile Bodies unit price made under this clause shall not exceed ten (10) percent of the original established firm fixed unit price for the applicable ordering period.

There is no percentage limitation on the amount of decrease that may be made under this clause.

IV. EPAs will only be made at the time of the delivery order award. Prices will be negotiated prior to delivery order issuance.

2. The awardee shall provide documentation to support proposed changes.

C. Offeror shall provide the detailed data required by this EPA clause with its original IDIQ proposal submission by completing the

Attachment 0002, EPA Worksheet Rev A, which will serve as the EPA baseline for Ordering Periods 2-5. In the event an EPA is not ____ being requested for steel, aluminum and/or copper, the offeror shall enter N/A in Attachment 0002. ____

D. The Contracting Officer may require verification of the data submitted to the extent necessary to permit reliance upon the data as a reasonable baseline. Offerors shall provide the required detailed data with their original proposal submission. Supporting documentation is also required in the form of a vendor quote, purchase order, invoice, etc. (including any escalation applied by the contractor) to substantiate the cost of steel, aluminum and/or copper. Any supporting documentation provided either with the original proposal submission or in response to a delivery order issuance under Ordering Periods 2-5 is required to substantiate the prices for steel, aluminum and/or copper. Failure to provide the detailed data required by this clause or the supporting documentation in the form of recent vendor quote, purchase order, invoice, etc. will render the contractor ineligible for any future

EPAs on delivery order production CLIN unit prices for the applicable commodity.

E. The offeror must submit adequate information to establish the baseline from which adjustments will be made. The offeror must provide the start weight(s) in pounds for raw material(s) subject to EPA.

F. The Contracting Officer may examine the contractor's books, records, and other supporting data relevant to the cost of material during any reasonable time until the end of the three years after date of final payment under the awarded contract, or the time periods specified in FAR Subpart 4.7, whichever is earlier.

*** END OF NARRATIVE I0001 ***

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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 0002 EPA WORKSHEET REV A 19-MAR-2019 001

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SECTION L - INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS, AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS

L.1 PROPOSAL SUBMISSION

L.1.1 General Instructions: This section contains general proposal submission instructions as well as specific proposal requirements for the M116A1/M825A1 Smoke Projectile Bodies for the following CLINs:

CLIN 0001: 155mm M116A1 Artillery Smoke Projectile Part Number: 10534904

CLIN 0002: 155mm M825A1 Artillery Smoke Projectile Part Number: 9352634

Offerors must have the ability to produce both the M116A1 and M825A1 Smoke Projectile Bodies.

L.1.2 Information pertaining to the requirements for the proposal is contained in Section L.4, Specific Proposal Instructions.

Proposals shall consist of the following for all CLINs and shall be in accordance with this section: The proposal submission shall consist of the following volumes:

Volume 1 Technical

Sub-factor 1. Manufacturing and Quality Plan

Sub-factor 2. Management Plan

Volume 2 Price

Volume 3 Past Performance

Volume 4 Small Business Participation

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 rejection of your proposal.

a. Offerors are responsible for confirming receipt of their proposal with the Contracting Officer and/or Contract Specialist.

This must occur by the date/time set forth in the solicitation for receipt of proposals.

b. The U.S. Government anticipates a single IDIQ contract award for all CLINs as a result of this solicitation.

c. The offeror whose proposal is determined to be the subjective best value and best interest of the U.S. Government will receive an IDIQ contract.

d. The minimum guarantee amount (MGA) is $5,000.00 for a process map of the M116A1 Smoke Projectile Bodies production line and

$5,000.00 for a process map of the M825A1 Smoke Projectile Bodies production line.

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 must be in the format as described herein. Proposals that do not contain all of the information requested in the solicitation risk receiving an unacceptable rating 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 the offeror will meet contract requirements.

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 occur, the U.S. Government will request offerors within the competitive range to respond to all ENs.

Responses to ENs will be in narrative form. Once the U.S. Government receives answers to all ENs, the Contracting Officer will close discussions and request FPRs.

i. The offeror shall enter 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 determined unacceptable. All unit prices proposed for each Ordering

Period will be evaluated and binding. The U.S. Government reserves the right to require additional submission of data (i.e.

data other than certified cost or pricing data, certified cost and pricing data) necessary to validate the reasonableness of an offer.

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L.1.3 All questions concerning this procurement, either technical or contractual are required in writing to the Contracting Officer and/or Contract Specialist. No direct discussion between the technical representative and a prospective offeror will occur. Submit questions to the following point of contacts:

E-mail: katelyn.m.coon.civ@mail.mil ____________________________

E-mail: matthew.j.kopel.civ@mail.mil ____________________________

L.1.4. Submit proposals electronically to matthew.j.kopel.civ@mail.mil and katelyn.m.coon.civ@mail.mil. Due to file size restrictions, the U.S. Government accepts proposals through ARL SAFE, https://safe.arl.army.mil/ . Prior to sending the proposals, contact Matthew

Kopel/Katelyn Coon to provide a Request a Drop-off which is required for contractors to receive prior to sending their proposals. The

U.S. Government will not accept proposals submitted through Federal Business Opportunities (FEDBIZOPPS).

L.2 PROPOSAL INSTRUCTIONS:

L.2.1 Submit proposal 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. Only an individual with authority to bind the offeror can sign the solicitation and amendments.

b. Offeror must submit a completed Price Matrix (Attachment 0001) as stated in Section J.

c. Offerors must 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

52.219-28, Post-award Small Business Program Representation

252.211-7005, Substitutions for Military or Federal Specifications and

Standards

52.204-8, Annual Representations and Certifications

252.204-7007, Alternate A, Annual Representations and Certifications

52.209-7, Information Regarding Responsibility Matters

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.

f. Use Portable Document Format (.pdf) and excel when compiling the proposal volumes, as reflected in L.3. Submit proposal volumes via email / electronic file transfer 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 (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/Certification in a publicly accessible format, nullifying the requirement to submit identical information in response to each and every Federal contract solicitation. A reminder that any

Offeror that has previously submitted Representations/Certifications data into SAM should update the data prior to submitting with the proposal and shall ensure its records are not expired.

h. The Offerors proposal shall be valid for 250 days after the close of the RFP. Confirm in block 12 on the SF33 that your proposal is valid for 250 days.

L.3 FORMAT FOR PROPOSALS

L.3.1 Submit each proposal in separate volumes as set forth below:

a. Volume 1: Technical Proposal. Total maximum of 115 pages for Volume 1, to be allocated among the following:

Sub-factor 1 Manufacturing and Quality Plan

Sub-factor 2 Management Plan

b. Volume 2: Price Proposal (no page limit)

The Price Factor shall be contained in a separate file from the non-price factors. Submit the Price Matrix, Attachment 0001 and Attachment 0002 EPA Worksheet electronically in Microsoft Excel format and Adobe pdf files. Unit prices shall be limited to two decimal places.

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c. Volume 3: Past Performance

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

Section 1 Relevant Delivery and Quality Performance Narratives - Limited to two pages maximum for each reference.

Section 2 Adverse Contract Performance - No page limitation.

d. Volume 4: Small Business Participation

The Small Business Participation shall not exceed 10 pages. Standard Form (SF) 294, Subcontracting Report for Individual

Contracts or Individuals Subcontracting Report (ISR) from the Electronic Subcontracting Reporting System (eSRS) are excluded from the page count limit.

L.3.2 Offerors are responsible for including sufficient details (i.e. drawings, test data) to permit a complete and accurate evaluation.

Volume 1: Technical Proposal, shall have a separate index, which contains narrative titles, which cross-reference to the applicable RFP

Requirement. Clearly identify each volume at the top of a page. Appropriately number and identify all pages of each volume by the complete company name, date and solicitation number in the header and/or footer.

L.3.3 Written Proposal Format Limitations:

a. Each part shall be as brief as possible, consistent with complete submission and shall not exceed the page limit per the breakout listed above. The U.S. Government will not evaluate pages that exceed the page limitation. Annexes, documentation, and attachments will count against the page limitations. The following will not count against page limitations: Volume title pages, table of contents pages, cross-referencing pages, acronym lists, and page dividers (used to separate proposal sections).

b. Pages shall not exceed 8-1/2 inches in width by 11 inches in length; flow diagrams and tables may exceed 8-1/2 inches in width by 11 inches in length. The font used shall not be less than 12 point. (Font smaller than 12 point is ONLY acceptable in graphics, sketches, tables, charts, price matrix, etc. but must be readable without magnification).

c. 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, address those evaluation Factors and Sub-factors required in Section L and Section M of the RFP.

L.4 SPECIFIC PROPOSAL INSTRUCTIONS

All information and data provided shall be specific to the M116A1 and M825A1 Artillery Smoke Projectile Bodies, except for the area of

Past Performance. In the response to the RFP, the Offeror must address the following Factors and Sub-factors:

L.5 VOLUME 1: TECHNICAL

This volume shall be limited to 115 pages, excluding Volume title pages, table of contents pages, cross-referencing pages, acronym lists, and page dividers (used to separate proposal sections). The Technical Factor consists of the following two sub-factors: (1)

Manufacturing and Quality Plan, and (2) Management Plan.

L.5.1 Sub-factor 1: Manufacturing and Quality Plan _____________________________________________

1. For the M116A1 Artillery Smoke Projectile Bodies, the Offeror shall provide a complete process map and detailed narrative descriptions for each of the proposed manufacturing processes for both the prime contractor and major subcontractors/suppliers, to include all operations and steps required for manufacture, assembly, testing, inspection, marking, packaging and storage. The process map and narrative descriptions must clearly define the sequence of operations for all major assemblies, subassemblies, and parts to meet the solicitation requirements. Clearly identify any subcontracts or purchases of processes and/or components, including subcontractor or supplier. The proposed manufacturing process description for both the prime contractor and major subcontractors/suppliers shall include a single narrative description for each operation or process that at a minimum, includes details on the following elements:

a. Narrative Description of each Operation or Process, to include:

i. Description of all steps, inspections, verifications, process controls, documentation, and material handling involved in the operation or process.

ii. Identification of applicable Specifications and Standards (TDP required or additional, to include Industry

Specifications/Standards), used or applied in each operation or process, as appropriate.

iii. Identification of the operations or processes that could create or generate a critical characteristic defect, discussion of the identified operations or processes contribution to the creation or generation of the critical characteristic defect, and description of the controls planned on the identified operations or processes in order to avoid the creation or generation of a critical characteristic defect.

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iv. Detailed description of the procedure for controlling non-conforming material.

v. Identification of prove outs completed on any of the operations or processes used in this solicitation and/or on similar items.

b. Identification of the Inputs to each operation or process, to include:

i. Identification of raw materials (to include, but not limited to steel, paint, phosphating chemical) utilized during the operation or process.

ii. Identification of the supplier or subcontractor proposed for each raw material utilized during the operation or process.

iii. Description of controls on vendor, supplier, or subcontractors product prior to entering the prime contractors operation or process.

c. Identification and Description of the manufacturing equipment utilized, to include:

i. Detailed description of the specific equipment capabilities (to include, but not limited to tonnage, stroke, temperature capabilities, as appropriate).

ii. Identification of the manufacturing equipment location, ownership (Government or Contractor), availability and current status (to include, but not limited to on-line and operational, to be purchased, rented).

d. Identification and Description of the inspection equipment utilized, to include:

i. Identification of all corresponding Critical, Major, and Minor Characteristics, per item specification, within their respective inspection points in the proposed manufacturing processes for both the prime contractor and major subcontractors/suppliers.

ii. Identification of in-process inspections used within the proposed manufacturing process for the prime contractor.

iii. Detailed description of all inspection equipment used at each inspection point (to include, but not limited to go/no-go, plug gage, caliper, custom design).

iv. Identification of the inspection frequency based on anticipated production rates and specification requirements.

v. Identification of the calibration schedule for all inspection equipment used within the proposed manufacturing processes for the prime contractor.

e. Throughput analysis to meet a monthly production rate of 1,000 each M116A1 Artillery Smoke Projectile Bodies, to include:

i. Identification of Cycle Times, Shift Basis, Percentage of Capacity, time available for ramp up and/or preventative, scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, for identified rate.

ii. Provide supporting data and/or rationale for establishing throughput metrics.

iii. Identification of shared resources and plans for concurrent production (Government or Commercial).

2. For the M825A1 Artillery Smoke Projectile Bodies, the Offeror shall provide a complete process map and detailed narrative descriptions for each of the proposed manufacturing processes for both…