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

2. Amendment/Modification No.

3. Effective Date

4. Requisition/Purchase Req No.

5. Project No. (If applicable)

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

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

9A. Amendment Of Solicitation No.

9B. Dated (See Item 11)

10A. Modification Of Contract/Order No.

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

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

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

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

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

12. Accounting And Appropriation Data (If required)

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

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

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

The Contract/Order No. In Item 10A.

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

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

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

D. Other (Specify type of modification and authority)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

NSN 7540-01-152-8070

PREVIOUS EDITIONS UNUSABLE

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

Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

SEE SCHEDULE

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Firm Fixed Price

0008 2020FEB14

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ARMY CONTRACTING COMMAND - RI

ROCK ISLAND, IL 61299-8000

BLDGS 60 & 62

ASHLEE G. ASPLUND

EMAIL: ASHLEE.G.ASPLUND.CIV@MAIL.MIL

W52P1J-19-R-0075

2019NOV19

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/SIGNED/

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CONTINUATION SHEET

Reference No. of Document Being Continued Page of

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SECTION A - SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Buyer Name: ASHLEE G. ASPLUND

Buyer Office Symbol/Telephone Number: CCRI-AR/(309)782-2008

Type of Contract 1: Firm Fixed Price

Kind of Contract: Supply Contracts and Priced Orders

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The purpose of Amendment 0008 to Solicitation W52P1J-19-R-0075 is to do the following:

1. Revise Section E, paragraph E0005 to include the MHP-WARP Access Procedures.

FROM: E0005 - MIL-STD-1171B, ENERGETIC MATERIAL DESCRIPTION SHEETS AND PROPELLANT LOADING AUTHORIZATION SHEETS

(a) The Contractor shall prepare Energetic Material Description Sheets and Propellant Loading Authorization Sheets in accordance with

MIL-STD-1171B when mandated by the Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL). The Worldwide Ammunition-data Repository Program (WARP) shall be utilized to store the data sheets required by MIL-STD-1171B. The Munitions History Program (MHP) network located at https://mhp.redstone.army.mil/ must be used to gain access to WARP.

(b) The requirements of MIL-STD 1171B specified in the CDRL is a flow-down requirement that applies to contractors and their suppliers, vendors, or subcontractors.

(c) The Contractor is responsible for on-screen entry of the data sheets into the appropriate Description Sheets and Loading

Authorizations module located in the WARP system.

(d) The presence of the Contractors typed signature has the same legal effect and consequences of a handwritten signature. The signatory of the data sheets has the authority to sign for the Contractor and certifies the information contained on the data sheets is truthful and accurate as evidenced by release of the typed signature.

TO: E0005 - MIL-STD-1171B, ENERGETIC MATERIAL DESCRIPTION SHEETS AND PROPELLANT LOADING AUTHORIZATION SHEETS

(a) The Contractor shall prepare Energetic Material Description Sheets and Propellant Loading Authorization Sheets in accordance with

MIL-STD-1171B when mandated by the Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL). The Worldwide Ammunition-data Repository Program (WARP) shall be utilized to store the data sheets required by MIL-STD-1171B. The Munitions History Program (MHP) network located at https://mhp.redstone.army.mil/ must be used to gain access to WARP. MHP-WARP Access Procedures:

(1) Government or Contractor employee with CAC and AKO account:

(a) Click on the MHP hyperlink which is https://mhp.redstone.army.mil/

(b) Enter CAC PIN when prompted

(c) Click on WARP (ADC)

(d) Click on Help

(e) Click on WARP Request Access and follow instructions

(2) Contractor or Government employee without CAC and AKO account: MHP-WARP uses PKI authentication requiring a DoD approved digital certificate as a security measure to protect the integrity of stored data. There are three vendors that have been approved to issue DoD approved certificates per an External Certification Authority (ECA) program. You are required to use one of the approved vendors listed on the following DISA website: http://iase.disa.mil/pki/eca/index.html . A nominal fee is charged for each certificate.

The Contractor, including any subcontractors, shall assume the responsibility for all costs of obtaining each digital certificate needed.

(3) After the required certificate is obtained:

(a) Click on the MHP-WARP hyperlink: https://mhpwarp.redstone.army.mil/

(b) Enter ECA password

(c) Click on Help and follow the instructions for obtaining the necessary access

(d)HELP Numbers are as follows:

MHP Access (256)313-2143; DSN 897-2143

JMC Quality Administrators for WARP issues: (309)782-2697 or (309)782-7107

(b) The requirements of MIL-STD 1171B specified in the CDRL is a flow-down requirement that applies to contractors and their suppliers, vendors, or subcontractors.

(c) The Contractor is responsible for on-screen entry of the data sheets into the appropriate Description Sheets and Loading

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Authorizations module located in the WARP system.

(d) The presence of the Contractors typed signature has the same legal effect and consequences of a handwritten signature. The signatory of the data sheets has the authority to sign for the Contractor and certifies the information contained on the data sheets is truthful and accurate as evidenced by release of the typed signature.

2. Add the following clause:

DFARS 252.225-7974, Prohibition on Contracting with Persons that have Business Operations with the Maduro Regime

3. Revise Section L, paragraph L.3.1. a.

FROM: Each proposal shall be submitted in separate volumes as set forth below:

a. Volume 1: Technical Proposal.

Sub-factor 1 Test Sample of TNT (limited to one 55lb box of TNT for each manufacturer proposed)

Sub-factor 2 Schedule (maximum five pages)

Sub-factor 3 Manufacturer Facility (maximum five pages)

The Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) schedule and Process Flow Diagram shall be submitted in a separate pdf file (no larger than 11 x 17 printed) and Microsoft Project format. The IMS and Process Flow Diagram will not count towards the proposal page limit.

TO: Each proposal shall be submitted in separate volumes as set forth below:

a. Volume 1: Technical Proposal.

Sub-factor 1 Test Sample of TNT (limited to one 55lb box of TNT for each manufacturer proposed)

Sub-factor 2 Schedule (maximum five pages)

Sub-factor 3 Manufacturer Facility (maximum five pages)

The Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) schedule and Gantt Chart shall be submitted in a separate pdf file (no larger than 11 x 17 printed) and Microsoft Project format. The IMS and Gantt Chart will not count towards the proposal page limit.

4. Incorporate an updated Attachment 0012 to include Questions 29 and 30. This attachment includes all questions received to date from

Industry along with the U.S. Government responses. Attachment 0012 is provided for information and clarification purposes only and will not be incorporated into a resultant contract from this solicitation.

5. In case of any conflict between this amendment and the original solicitation (other than those specifically addressed above), the original solicitation language shall take precedence.

6. All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

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SECTION E - INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

E0005 - MIL-STD-1171B, ENERGETIC MATERIAL DESCRIPTION SHEETS AND PROPELLANT LOADING AUTHORIZATION SHEETS

(a) The Contractor shall prepare Energetic Material Description Sheets and Propellant Loading Authorization Sheets in accordance with

MIL-STD-1171B when mandated by the Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL). The Worldwide Ammunition-data Repository Program (WARP) shall be utilized to store the data sheets required by MIL-STD-1171B. The Munitions History Program (MHP) network located at https://mhp.redstone.army.mil/ must be used to gain access to WARP. MHP-WARP Access Procedures:

(1) Government or Contractor employee with CAC and AKO account:

(a) Click on the MHP hyperlink which is https://mhp.redstone.army.mil/

(b) Enter CAC PIN when prompted

(c) Click on WARP (ADC)

(d) Click on Help

(e) Click on WARP Request Access and follow instructions

(2) Contractor or Government employee without CAC and AKO account: MHP-WARP uses PKI authentication requiring a DoD approved digital certificate as a security measure to protect the integrity of stored data. There are three vendors that have been approved to issue DoD approved certificates per an External Certification Authority (ECA) program. You are required to use one of the approved vendors listed on the following DISA website: http://iase.disa.mil/pki/eca/index.html . A nominal fee is charged for each certificate.

The Contractor, including any subcontractors, shall assume the responsibility for all costs of obtaining each digital certificate needed.

(3) After the required certificate is obtained:

(a) Click on the MHP-WARP hyperlink: https://mhpwarp.redstone.army.mil/

(b) Enter ECA password

(c) Click on Help and follow the instructions for obtaining the necessary access

(d)HELP Numbers are as follows:

MHP Access (256)313-2143; DSN 897-2143

JMC Quality Administrators for WARP issues: (309)782-2697 or (309)782-7107

(b) The requirements of MIL-STD 1171B specified in the CDRL is a flow-down requirement that applies to contractors and their suppliers, vendors, or subcontractors.

(c) The Contractor is responsible for on-screen entry of the data sheets into the appropriate Description Sheets and Loading

Authorizations module located in the WARP system.

(d) The presence of the Contractors typed signature has the same legal effect and consequences of a handwritten signature. The signatory of the data sheets has the authority to sign for the Contractor and certifies the information contained on the data sheets is truthful and accurate as evidenced by release of the typed signature.

*** END OF NARRATIVE E0005 ***

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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 0012 INDUSTRY QUESTIONS AND GOVERNMENT RESPONSES 14-FEB-2020 007

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

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

K-1 ADDED 252.225-7974 REPRESENTATION REGARDING PERSONS THAT HAVE BUSINESS OPERATIONS WITH FEB/2020

THE MADURO REGIME (DEVIATION 2020-O0005)

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision--

"Agency or instrumentality of the government of Venezuela" means an agency or instrumentality of a foreign state as defined in section

28 U.S.C. 1603(b), with each reference in such section to "a foreign state" deemed to be a reference to "Venezuela."

"Business operations" means engaging in commerce in any form, including acquiring, developing, maintaining, owning, selling, possessing, leasing, or operating equipment, facilities, personnel, products, services, personal property, real property, or any other apparatus of business or commerce.

"Government of Venezuela" means the government of any political subdivision of Venezuela, and any agency or instrumentality of the government of Venezuela.

"Person" means--

(1) A natural person, corporation, company, business association, partnership, society, trust, or any other nongovernmental entity, organization, or group;

(2) Any governmental entity or instrumentality of a government, including a multilateral development institution (as defined in section 1701(c)(3) of the International Financial Institutions Act (22 U.S.C. 262r(c)(3)); and

(3) Any successor, subunit, parent entity, or subsidiary of, or any entity under common ownership or control with, any entity described in paragraphs (1) or (2) of this definition.

(b) Prohibition. In accordance with section 890 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (Pub. L. 116-92), contracting officers are prohibited from entering into a contract for the procurement of products or services with any person that has business operations with an authority of the government of Venezuela that is not recognized as the legitimate government of Venezuela by the United States Government, unless the person has a valid license to operate in Venezuela issued by the Office of Foreign Assets

Control of the Department of the Treasury.

(c) Representation. By submission of its offer, the Offeror represents that the Offeror--

(1) Does not have any business operations with an authority of the Maduro regime or the government of Venezuela that is not recognized as the legitimate government of Venezuela by the United States Government; or

(2) Has a valid license to operate in Venezuela issued by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury.

(End of provision)

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SECTION L - INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS, AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS

L.1. GENERAL PROPOSAL SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS:

L.1.1 This section contains general proposal submission instructions for the procurement of Trinitrotoluene (TNT). Offerors must have the ability to meet the U.S. Governments requirements as detailed in Section C of this solicitation for the production and delivery of

TNT (NSN 1376-00-628-3333).

L.1.2 Each proposal shall contain the Offerors best terms for award of a contract under this solicitation. Proposals shall be specific, complete, and address each of the designated factors. Failure to provide the required information/documentation in response to this solicitation may result in your proposal being rejected.

L.1.3 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.

L.1.4 The U.S. Government anticipates award of up to three IDIQ contracts as a result of this solicitation.

L.1.5 The U.S. Government will award up to three IDIQs to the Offerors whose proposals are technically acceptable and provide the lowest total evaluated price with acceptable past performance, and will have the opportunity to compete for future delivery orders during the life of the contract. Although the U.S. Government may award up to three contracts, the U.S. Government reserves the right to make less than three awards, if it is determined to be in the best interest of the U.S Government.

L.1.6 The minimum guarantee quantity (MGQ) is 3 million pounds. If multiple awards are made, the MGQ will be split equally between all awardees. Future requirements will be competed between all of the Contractors that have been awarded an IDIQ contract.

L.1.7 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 should be put into the format as described herein.

Proposals that do not contain all of the information requested in the solicitation risk being determined 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.

L.1.8 The proposal must not merely repeat the solicitation requirements, but rather must provide documentary evidence explaining how contract requirements will be met.

L.1.9 Each volume shall be as brief as possible. 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).

L.1.10 The U.S. Government intends to award with discussions (see FAR 52.215-1 Alt I). However, the U.S. Government reserves the right to not open discussions. The Contracting Officer may contact Offerors for clarification, as described in FAR 15.306(a) and FAR 52.215-

1, without opening 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.

L.1.11 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). If FPRs are requested, Offerors may revise any portion of its proposal.

L.1.12. All questions concerning this procurement, either technical or contractual must be submitted in writing to the Contracting

Officer and Contract Specialist. No direct discussion between the technical representative and a prospective Offeror will be conducted.

Questions shall be sent to the following point of contacts:

E-mail: Ashlee.g.asplund.civ@mail.mil

E-mail: Bridget.L.Kramer.civ@mail.mil

L.1.13. Proposals shall be submitted electronically to Bridget.L.Kramer.civ@mail.mil and Ashlee.g.asplund.civ@mail.mil. Due to file size restrictions, proposals may be submitted through DOD SAFE, https://safe.apps.mil/ . Offerors will need to request a drop off link from Ms. Kramer or Ms. Asplund prior to using DOD SAFE.

L.1.14 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 Reps/Certs 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/Certified data into SAM are reminded to update the data prior to submitting with the proposal and shall ensure its records are not expired.

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L.2 PROPOSAL SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

L.2.1 Each proposal shall be submitted in separate parts as set forth below:

Volume 1 Technical

Sub-factor 1: Test Sample of TNT

Sub-factor 2: Schedule

Sub-factor 3: Manufacturer Facility

Volume 2 Price

Volume 3 Past Performance

L.2.2 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.

b. Offeror must submit a completed Price Evaluation Spreadsheet as stated in Section L.4.2.

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:

52.219-28, Post-Award Small Business Program Representation

52.204-8, Annual Representations and Certifications

52.209-7, Information Regarding Responsibility Matters

52.223-3, Hazardous Material Identification and Material Safety Data

52.209-13, Violation of Arms Control Treaties or Agreements- Certification

52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for Hubzone Small Business Concerns (Deviation 2019-O0003)

Attachment 0001 Price Evaluation Spreadsheet

Attachment 0002 Past Performance Questionnaire

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 Portable Document Format (.pdf) unless otherwise specified. Proposal volumes shall be submitted via email/electronic file transfer to the Contracting Officer and Contract Specialist.

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 PROPOSAL SUBMISSION FORMAT

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

a. Volume 1: Technical Proposal.

Sub-factor 1 Test Sample of TNT (limited to one 55lb box of TNT for each manufacturer proposed)

Sub-factor 2 Schedule (maximum five pages)

Sub-factor 3 Manufacturer Facility (maximum five pages)

The Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) schedule and Gantt Chart shall be submitted in a separate pdf file (no larger than 11 x 17 printed) and Microsoft Project format. The IMS and Gantt Chart will not count towards the proposal page limit.

b. Volume 2 Price Proposal (there is no maximum page allowance)

The Price Factor shall be contained in a separate file from the non-price factors. The Price Evaluation Spreadsheet, Attachment

0001, shall be submitted electronically in Microsoft Excel format and Adobe PDF files. Unit prices shall be limited to two decimal places.

c. Volume 3 Past Performance Information

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

Section 1 Contract References: Up to three references using the Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ). Offerors shall complete

Sections IIA and IIB only.

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

Section 3 Adverse Contract Performance - No page limitation

L.3.2 Each volume shall be clearly identified and shall begin at the top of a page. All pages of each volume shall be appropriately numbered and identified by the complete company name, date, and solicitation number in the header and/or footer. 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. Any pages over the maximum allowance will not be evaluated.

L.4 SPECIFIC PROPOSAL SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

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

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 the requirements of Section C.

Volume 1: Technical Proposal, shall have a separate index, which contains narrative titles, which are cross-referenced to the applicable solicitation Requirement included in its proposal. This index shall not count against the page limitation. All information and data provided shall be specific to the TNT procurement, except for the area of Past Performance. In the response to the solicitation the Offeror must address the following Factors and Sub-factors:

L.4.1 Volume I: TECHNICAL

L.4.1.1. TECHNICAL FACTOR AND SUB-FACTOR PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS:

L.4.1.1.1 Sub-factor 1: Test Sample of TNT

As part of its proposal, each Offeror shall provide a fiberboard box with appropriate waterproof plastic liner, containing 55 lb.

gross weight (i.e. 50 lb. nominal) sample of TNT explosive material packaged in a compliant manner. The explosive samples shall have the proper markings and information provided for the sample shipment to be in compliance with 49CFR transportation and storage requirements:

1. DOT EX Number.

2. Letter of competent authority.

3. Appropriately marked container.

The Offeror shall send one 55lb box of TNT from each proposed producer to the following location:

CDR, CCDC, DEVCOM ARMAMENTS CENTER (W907CC)

AMMUNITION RECEIVING OFFICE FIDLAR ROAD, BLDG. 806

PICATINNY ARSENAL, NJ 07806-5000

MARKED FOR: Philip Samuels EMCN # A18

Philip.j.samuels2.civ@mail.mil

Telephone number: 973-724-6937

The TNT shall be produced and tested to be in compliance with MIL-DTL-248D or equivalent. The fiberboard box shall be in compliance with drawing 7548645 or equivalent. This sample shall be from the source that will be utilized if the Offeror is awarded a contract. If multiple sources are proposed, a sample shall be provided for each source.

The test will result in either a pass or fail rating.

If the Offeror is using a source that has already been verified by the Department of Defense, the Offeror has the option to provide verification that the Department of Defense has previously accepted TNT from that source within the last two years and it is in accordance with MIL-DTL-248D Amendment 01 or an equivalent specification. The documentation shall include a report from a Department of

Defense agency that clearly identifies a Government Point of Contact, date the testing was completed, the name of the source, the testing that was completed and the results to indicate the TNT was determined to be IAW MIL-DTL-248D or equivalent. Additionally, if any Offeror intends to use one of the following producers: Nitro-Chem, Poland; Zarya, Ukraine; FSUE, Russia, no further documentation is required. These suppliers have been qualified by the Energetics Material Qualification Board.

If any TNT remains after testing is completed it will not be returned to the Offeror, the U.S. Government will complete final disposition of the remaining TNT. The U.S. Government will not reimburse any costs associated with providing the sample to the location identified above.

If an equivalent specification is proposed, the Offeror shall submit a copy of the specification proposed for U.S. Government review.

The specification shall include enough detail for the U.S. Government to determine if the specification proposed is at least equivalent

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to MIL-DTL-248D.

L.4.1.1.2. Sub-Factor 2: Schedule

Provide an IMS identifying required events for meeting the U.S. Government's requirement of up to 6M pounds of TNT to be delivered on an annual basis. If an Offeror is unable to provide up to 6M lbs on an annual basis, the Offeror shall identify its maximum quantity that can be provided annually. For evaluation purposes, when developing the IMS, use 01 July 2020 for the contract award as the start-date. The IMS shall include Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRL) (Exhibit A) submissions, product acceptance (including vendor/sub-contractor), holiday/maintenance days, and supplier deliveries. IMS shall identify critical path and long lead purchases.

The Offeror shall provide a detailed delivery schedule indicating how it proposes to meet the U.S. Governments requirement of up to 6M pounds of TNT per year. The quantity and frequency of shipments is at the Offerors discretion. However, the full quantity shall be provided within 12 months after the delivery order is executed.

The Offeror's IMS shall include the steps necessary to ensure all required licenses and documentation are in place for shipping. The

IMS shall include when and what licenses will be applied for, when the licenses will be granted, when ships/trucks will be ordered, and when and what documentation will be completed.

L.4.1.1.3. Sub-Factor 3: Manufacturer Facility

The Offeror shall provide a detailed description of the manufacturers facility to include location, size, storage capacity, number of employees, and demonstrated actual output. The Offeror shall provide a Letter of Commitment signed by the TNT manufacturer certifying that the manufacturer has sufficient capacity available to support the delivery requirements as defined in this Solicitation.

L.4.2 Volume 2: PRICE

a. The Offeror shall complete the TNT Price Evaluation Spreadsheet at Attachment 0001 in order to be considered for award.

b. Prices shall include FOB Destination pricing. This price shall account for delivery to any of the locations identified in Section

C of this solicitation. When future requirements are competed, the U.S. Government will provide the exact location and pricing can be adjusted downward at that time.

c. The Offeror shall propose ceiling unit prices for all quantity ranges for all Ordering Periods. The Offeror shall include ceiling prices for First Article Testing (FAT) for each year. The ceiling prices will establish not to exceed (NTE) prices. All ceiling unit prices proposed will be binding. Unit prices shall be limited to two decimal places and shall be stated in current U.S. dollars.

d. Each area of the TNT Price Evaluation Spreadsheet at Attachment 0001 that requires the Offerors input has been highlighted in blue. If an Offeror fails to submit unit prices for all quantity ranges, ordering periods, and CLINs; its proposal may be considered unacceptable and the U.S. Government may reject the proposal.

e. The U.S. Government reserves the right to require submission of any data (i.e. certified cost or pricing 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).

f. If an Offeror plans to use any item of 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 contained in contract clause 52.245-

9, Uses and Charges. The Offeror shall provide a Microsoft (MS) Excel file complete with supporting information that details the calculation of the evaluation factor. The MS Excel file shall contain functioning formulas. For the purpose of identifying the kinds and quantities of property and the rental time, the Offeror shall base its estimate on the maximum estimated quantity for each Ordering

Period and for all Ordering Periods. Although FAR 52.245-9 requires the Offeror to calculate the rental evaluation factor, the U.S.

Government reserves the right to make corrections as needed. The Offeror shall input its Use of Government Property calculation onto the

TNT Price Evaluation Spreadsheet in the designated area. If not applicable, the Offeror shall enter "0" into the price evaluation spreadsheet for Use of Government Owned Property calculation.

g. No other information is to be added to the Price Evaluation Spreadsheet (Attachment 0001), nor shall Offerors make any changes.

Cells that are not intended to have Offeror input will be locked.

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

Section 1 Contract References Up to three references using the PPQ Form. Offerors shall complete sections IIA and IIB only.

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

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Name of Offeror or Contractor:

PIIN/SIIN MOD/AMD

Section 3 Adverse Contract Performance - No page limitation

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, United States Marine Corps, Foreign Military Sales, 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 are still being performed anytime within three years of issuance of this solicitation. 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 involving the same or similar manufacturing processes and quality assurance processes needed to produce and deliver TNT in accordance with the TDP and solicitation requirements.

L.4.3.3 Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ):

The 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 Offerors. 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 National Stock

Numbers (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 Corrective 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 Officers 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 solicitation. For any contract falling under these descriptions, provide the following information:

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Name of Offeror or Contractor:

PIIN/SIIN MOD/AMD

a. Contract number and Order number

b. Date of Termination or Partial Termination

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

d. Identify reason for any terminations for default or cause

The number of contracts and page counts provided in response to L.4.3.5 is unlimited. If there are no contracts meeting the descriptions of L.4.3.5 the Offeror must state as such. Failure to include this information or a statement may be a cause for rejection of an Offerors proposal as incomplete.

L.4.3.6. The U.S. Government reserves the right to use data provided in the Offeror's proposal and data obtained from other sources such as the Contractor Performance Assessment and Reporting System (CPARS). To ensure inclusion of all references in the evaluation process, the Offeror is encouraged to provide the U.S. Government with the most current data on each reference.

L.4.3.7. References provided on classified contracts or contracts to foreign entities cannot be verified; therefore, classified and foreign contracts will not be evaluated.

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