W52P1J-20-R-0023 Amd 0001.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

0001 2020APR01

W52P1J

ARMY CONTRACTING COMMAND - RI

ROCK ISLAND, IL 61299-8000

BLDGS 60 & 62

JACOB HARRISON

EMAIL: JACOB.T.HARRISON15.CIV@MAIL.MIL

W52P1J-20-R-0023

2020FEB28

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X 2020MAY12 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

Name of Offeror or Contractor:

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SECTION A - SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Buyer Name: JACOB HARRISON

Buyer Office Symbol/Telephone Number: CCRI-AB/(309)782-7519

Type of Contract 1: Firm Fixed Price

Kind of Contract: Supply Contracts and Priced Orders

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Solicitation W52P1J-20-R-0023 Amendment 0001

1. The purpose of this Amendment is to extend proposal due date by two weeks. The proposal due date is extended from 28 April 2020 at

4:00 p.m. CST to 12 May 2020 at 4:00 p.m. CST.

2. This Amendment revises paragraph 4 of Section A Narrative A0001 to include First Article Test (Government Testing).

3. This Amendment also revises Section D Narrative D0001 to remove paragraphs (e) through (g) associated with Performance Oriented

Packaging.

4. Additionally, Section L.6.3 was revised to increase the page count from 10 to 20 pages.

5. Questions and answers (Q&As) can be found under the 'Attachments' tab on BetaSAM. Current revision is dated 01 April 2020, but this document may be updated periodically as new answers are posted. Future solicitation amendments may not be posted in conjunction with any revised Q&As. Please continue to check BetaSAM for updates or changes to both the Solicitation and any associated Q&As.

6. The deadline for questions to be submitted remains unchanged. Questions shall be submitted prior to close of business on 14 April

2020.

7. All other terms and conditions of Solicitation W52P1J-20-R-0023 remain unchanged.

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1. This Solicitation W52P1J-20-R-0023 is issued as a 100% Small Business Set-Aside for the acquisition of the following Small Caliber

Dummy Drilled Inert (DDI) Rounds.

2. The Army Contracting Command - Rock Island (ACC-RI) has a requirement from the office of the Project Manager - Maneuver Ammunition

Systems (OPM-MAS) for the following ammunition items:

(a) Contract Line Item Number (CLIN): x001

Department of Defense Identification Code (DODIC): AB46

National Stock Number (NSN): 1305-01-675-1363

Nomenclature: Cartridge, 5.56mm, Dummy, M199A1E1

(b) CLIN: x002

DODIC: AB47

NSN: 1305-01-675-2866

Nomenclature: Cartridge, 7.62mm, Dummy, M63A1E1

(c) CLIN: x003

DODIC: AB48

NSN: 1305-01-676-3652

Nomenclature: Cartridge, Caliber .50, Dummy, M2A1

(d) CLIN: x004

DODIC: AB36

NSN: 1305-01-676-3628

Nomenclature: Cartridge, Caliber .50, Dummy, M2A1 Linked

3. The Government seeks to obtain Firm Fixed Price (FFP) offers for the items listed in paragraph 2. The resulting contract will be a single award, five year Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract (FY20-FY25), in accordance with Federal Acquisition

Regulation (FAR) 16.504.

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4. Bid Samples for each caliber (5.56mm, 7.62mm, and Caliber .50) are required as part of proposal submission (See Sections L and M for details). The associated Bid Sample Test evaluation does not take the place of the Design Verification Test (DVT) outlined in the specification documents. The Government may require DVT to be completed after award. If required, Contractors may use the Armaments

Center to complete DVT or First Article Test (Government Testing).

5. The resulting contract may also be awarded with or without First Article Testing (FAT). FAT, if required, will be accomplished in accordance with Section E Narrative "FIRST ARTICLE TEST (CONTRACTOR TESTING)" and/or "FIRST ARTICLE TEST (GOVERNMENT TESTING)".

6. The guaranteed minimum quantity for this IDIQ contract is 400,000 cartridges. The guaranteed minimum quantity will be ordered in the first Delivery Order at the time the IDIQ contract is awarded. The guaranteed minimum quantity of 400,000 cartridges will be a combination of all DODICs. After the guaranteed minimum quantity of 400,000 has been ordered by the Government, the Government will not have any obligation to purchase further cartridges under this contract.

7. The Ordering Periods are as follows:

Ordering Period 1: Date of Award to 365 Days After Award (DAA)

Ordering Period 2: 366 DAA - 730 DAA

Ordering Period 3: 731 DAA - 1,095 DAA

Ordering Period 4: 1,096 DAA - 1,460 DAA

Ordering Period 5: 1,461 DAA - 1,825 DAA

8. The proposed unit prices shall be submitted using Solicitation Attachment 0001 - Proposal Price Matrix (see Section J). Prices shall be proposed with no more than four (4) places to the right of the decimal point. Proposals shall include proposed prices for all quantity ranges and FATs for all DODICs for all Ordering Periods. Offerors should not assume FAT will be waived at any point during performance of the resulting contract and must provide proposed FAT costs, as required to be considered for award. The Government reserves the right to require or waive FAT any time during the life of the contract.

9. The weights established in the price matrix are for evaluation purposes only. They are not a guarantee of quantities to be awarded.

The weights and quantities are not binding and shall not be relied upon for execution purposes. Not meeting or exceeding the evaluated quantity should be expected and will not constitute revision of the price matrix. If the Government's requirements do not result in orders for the estimated evaluated quantities, it shall not constitute the basis for an equitable price adjustment. All orders are subject to availability of funds.

10. The unit prices entered into Solicitation Attachment 0001 - Proposal Price Matrix will be used for each Delivery Order or Delivery

Order Modification under the resulting contract.

11. This is a negotiated procurement pursuant to FAR Part 15. Offerors are advised that a best value subjective trade-off approach shall be utilized to evaluate those proposals submitted in response to this Solicitation (see Sections L and M). Price and non-price related factors will be evaluated. Offerors are cautioned that award may be made to other than the highest rated Offeror or other than the lowest-priced Offeror.

12. The Government intends to award without discussions, therefore, each proposal should contain the Offeror's best terms for award of a contract under the Solicitation. The Contracting Officer may contact Offerors for clarification, as described in FAR 15.306(a) and

Section L, FAR 52.215-1, Instructions to Offerors - Competitive, without opening discussions. However, the Government reserves the right to conduct discussions and to permit Offerors to revise their proposals if determined necessary by the Contracting Officer. The

Government will not permit the Offeror to submit more samples than what is required in Section L or revisions to the Bid Sample portion of the proposal.

13. The Government anticipates receiving adequate price competition under this Solicitation; therefore, certified cost or pricing data is not required to be submitted with the proposal. In the event the Contracting Officer determines that adequate price competition does not exist, the Government reserves the right to require certified cost or pricing data to be submitted.

14. To obtain the Technical Data Package (TDP) for this Solicitation, the Offeror must request explicit access through the

"Attachments/Links" tab in beta.sam.gov under RFP W52P1J-20-R-0023. Request access to the document titled "TDP Request W52P1J-20-R-

0023". When prompted for "Reason for Request" the Offeror shall enter the following, "I am requesting access to the .zip file for the

TDP under Solicitation W52P1J-20-R-0023. My CAGE code is: XXXXX". There is currently a system issue and this step is required in order to receive the TDP. Successful completion of this will prompt a Government point of contact to send the TDP to the requesting data custodian via the DOD SAFE website.

An Offeror must have an approved DD Form 2345, Military Critical Technical Data Agreement, on file with the Joint Certification Program

(JCP) in order to be granted access to the TDP. Restricted technical data will not be available to an Offeror who has not been certified. NOTE: The requestor must be the data custodian in the JCP database or the request will be denied. To verify who your POC is, please log into //www.dlis.dla.mil/jcp/search.aspx and use the Cage Code search function.

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15. The contractor shall complete deliveries in accordance with the following schedules:

(a) After award of a Delivery Order/Delivery Order Modification that requires DVT and/or FAT.

Award 0 DAA

Contractor Submits DVT Report 90 DAA

Government Dispositions DVT Report 120 DAA

Contractor Submits FAT Plan 120 DAA

Government Dispositions FAT Plan 150 DAA

Contractor Submits FAT Report 270 DAA

Government Approves FAT Report 300 DAA

Initial Deliveries 360 DAA

Completion of Deliveries 720 DAA

(b) Award of subsequent Delivery Orders/ Delivery Order Modifications without DVT and FAT:

Award 0 DAA

Initial Deliveries 60 DAA

Completion of Deliveries 420 DAA

16. The Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) (Exhibit A/Section J) is inclusive of all DODICs required by this acquisition. There are not separate CDRLs for each DODIC.

17. A Subcontracting Plan is not required as this requirement is a Small Business Set-Aside.

18. In the event a configuration change should materialize in the future, it will be negotiated in accordance with the Changes Clause

(FAR 52.243-1, Changes-Fixed Price).

19. Teleconferences are a requirement of the resulting contract. See Section C of this Solicitation for details.

20. All contractual provisions specified are obligatory for the prime contractor. The prime contractor is responsible for flowing down and enforcing contractual provisions upon all proposed suppliers/vendors/subcontractors.

21. The successful Offerors proposal in response to this Solicitation may be incorporated as a material term of the resultant contract and failure to fully implement it could result in termination. No revisions/changes to the contractors proposal may be made after award without prior approval by the Contracting Officer. The contract requirements take precedence over the incorporated proposal should a conflict exist.

22. The contract is F.O.B. Origin. The Government is only responsible for the costs associated with the shipment of the deliverable end item; the contractor is responsible for all other shipping.

23. Offerors must have an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) to do business with the Federal Government.

Offerors are required to be registered in SAM at the time of proposal submission. The website for registering in SAM is www.sam.gov

24. Pursuant to FAR 9.103, a contract will only be awarded to a contractor that the Contracting Officer determines to be responsible.

Offerors must be able to demonstrate that they meet the standards of responsibility as set forth in FAR 9.104. The Government reserves the right to conduct a pre-award survey on any or all Offerors.

25. Receipt of an Offerors proposal in response to this Solicitation is an affirmation that the Offeror has had access to and received adequate information to prepare a proposal.

26. Questions in regards to this Solicitation shall be submitted to the cognizant Contracting Officer and Contract Specialist via e-mail. Phone calls will not be accepted. Offerors shall submit in all questions pertaining to this immediate requirement by close of business on 14 April 2020.

27. The cognizant ACC-RI Contracting Officer is the only individual authorized to issue orders, modifications, and changes under this resultant contract.

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SECTION D - PACKAGING AND MARKING

\*CLIN: XX01

NOMEN: CTG, 5.56MM, DUMMY, M199A1E1

PN: 13074774

NSN: 1305-01-675-1363

DODIC: AB46

PACKAGING REQUIREMENTS

(a) Packaging shall be in accordance with 12551963-58 revision BD, dated 28 MARCH 2019.

(b) When lot numbering is required, no more than one lot shall be packaged in an outer shipping container.

(c) Marking shall be in accordance with 12551963-58 revision BD, dated 28 MARCH 2019. 2-D barcodes are require in accordance with 12999545, rev J, dated 26 January 2018.

(d) The following shall apply to drawing 12551963-58 revision BD, dated 28 MARCH 2019:

Paragraphs (e) through (g) were removed IAW Amendment 0001.

(h) HEAT TREAT WOOD QUALITY MARKING

(1)In accordance with the requirements of the International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures (ISPM) 15, the following commercial heat treatment process has been approved by the American Lumber Standards Committee (ALSC) and is required for all Wood

Packaging Material (WPM). Boxes/pallets and any wood used as inner packaging made of non-manufactured wood shall be heat-treated. All

WPM shall be constructed from heat treated (treated to 56 degrees Celsius -core temperature- for 30 minutes) lumber and certified by an agency accredited by the ALSC in accordance with Wood Packaging Material Policy and Wood Packaging Material Enforcement Regulations (see

URL: http://www.alsc.org ). The box/pallet manufacturer and the manufacturer of wood used as inner packaging shall ensure traceability to the original source of heat treatment.

(i) MARKING

(1) Each box/pallet shall be marked to show the conformance to the International Plant Protection Convention Standard. The quality mark shall be placed on both ends of the outer packaging, between the end cleats or end battens. Pallet markings shall be applied to the stringer or block on diagonally opposite sides or ends of the pallet and be contrasting and clearly visible. All dunnage lumber used in configuring and/or securing the load shall also comply with ISPM-15 and be marked with an ALSC approved dunnage stamp on opposite surfaces. Foreign manufacturers shall have the heat treatment and marking of non-manufactured wood products verified in accordance with the ISPM-15 compliance program.

(j) Palletization shall be in accordance with 19-48-4116/5A, revision 7, dated 01 APRIL 2019. 19-48-4116, Revision 13, dated 01 Jan

2017, applies. This drawing is the basic palletization drawing called out in this contract. Marking shall be in accordance with

ACV00561, Revision G, dated 26 JAN 2018. Wood Packaging Material (WPM) shall be in accordance with ACV00831, Dated: 01 MAR 2010. 2-D barcodes are required.

CLIN: XX02

NOMEN: 7.62MM M63A1 Dummy Drill Inert

PN: 13074775

NSN: 1305-01-675-2866

DODIC: AB47

PACKAGING REQUIREMENTS

(a) Packaging shall be in accordance with 9362607-33 revision AG, dated 11 APRIL 2019.

(b) When lot numbering is required, no more than one lot shall be packaged in an outer shipping container.

(c) Marking shall be in accordance with 9362607-33 revision AG, dated 11 APRIL 2019. 2-D barcodes are require in accordance with 12999545, rev J, dated 26 January 2018.

(d) The following shall apply to drawing 9362607-33 revision Ag, dated 11 APRIL 2019:

Paragraphs (e) through (g) were removed IAW Amendment 0001.

(h) HEAT TREAT WOOD QUALITY MARKING

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(1)In accordance with the requirements of the International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures (ISPM) 15, the following commercial heat treatment process has been approved by the American Lumber Standards Committee (ALSC) and is required for all Wood

Packaging Material (WPM). Boxes/pallets and any wood used as inner packaging made of non-manufactured wood shall be heat-treated. All

WPM shall be constructed from heat treated (treated to 56 degrees Celsius -core temperature- for 30 minutes) lumber and certified by an agency accredited by the ALSC in accordance with Wood Packaging Material Policy and Wood Packaging Material Enforcement Regulations (see

URL: http://www.alsc.org ). The box/pallet manufacturer and the manufacturer of wood used as inner packaging shall ensure traceability to the original source of heat treatment.

(i) MARKING

(1) Each box/pallet shall be marked to show the conformance to the International Plant Protection Convention Standard. The quality mark shall be placed on both ends of the outer packaging, between the end cleats or end battens. Pallet markings shall be applied to the stringer or block on diagonally opposite sides or ends of the pallet and be contrasting and clearly visible. All dunnage lumber used in configuring and/or securing the load shall also comply with ISPM-15 and be marked with an ALSC approved dunnage stamp on opposite surfaces. Foreign manufacturers shall have the heat treatment and marking of non-manufactured wood products verified in accordance with the ISPM-15 compliance program.

(j) Palletization shall be in accordance with 19-48-4116/7B, revision 2, dated 01 FEB 2019. 19-48-4116, Revision 13, dated 01 Jan 2017, applies. This drawing is the basic palletization drawing called out in this contract. Marking shall be in accordance with ACV00561, Revision G, dated 26 JAN 2018. Wood Packaging Material (WPM) shall be in accordance with ACV00831, Dated: 01 MAR 2010. 2-D barcodes are required.

CLIN: XX03

NOMEN: BULK CAL .50 DDI

PN: 13074777

NSN: 1305-01-676-3652

DODIC: AB48

PACKAGING REQUIREMENTS

(a) Packaging shall be in accordance with 12576456-72 revision BC, dated 08 MAY 2019.

(b) When lot numbering is required, no more than one lot shall be packaged in an outer shipping container.

(c) Marking shall be in accordance with 12576456-72 revision BC, dated 08 MAY 2019. 2-D barcodes are require in accordance with

12999545, rev J, dated 26 January 2018.

(d) The following shall apply to drawing 12576456-72 revision BB, dated 08 MAY 2019:

Paragraphs (e) through (g) were removed IAW Amendment 0001.

(h) HEAT TREAT WOOD QUALITY MARKING

(1)In accordance with the requirements of the International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures (ISPM) 15, the following commercial heat treatment process has been approved by the American Lumber Standards Committee (ALSC) and is required for all Wood

Packaging Material (WPM). Boxes/pallets and any wood used as inner packaging made of non-manufactured wood shall be heat-treated. All

WPM shall be constructed from heat treated (treated to 56 degrees Celsius -core temperature- for 30 minutes) lumber and certified by an agency accredited by the ALSC in accordance with Wood Packaging Material Policy and Wood Packaging Material Enforcement Regulations (see

URL: http://www.alsc.org ). The box/pallet manufacturer and the manufacturer of wood used as inner packaging shall ensure traceability to the original source of heat treatment.

(i) MARKING

(1) Each box/pallet shall be marked to show the conformance to the International Plant Protection Convention Standard. The quality mark shall be placed on both ends of the outer packaging, between the end cleats or end battens. Pallet markings shall be applied to the stringer or block on diagonally opposite sides or ends of the pallet and be contrasting and clearly visible. All dunnage lumber used in configuring and/or securing the load shall also comply with ISPM-15 and be marked with an ALSC approved dunnage stamp on opposite surfaces. Foreign manufacturers shall have the heat treatment and marking of non-manufactured wood products verified in accordance with the ISPM-15 compliance program.

(j) Palletization shall be in accordance with 19-48-4116/14, revision 20, dated 01 JUNE 2019. 19-48-4116, Revision 13, dated 01 Jan

2017, applies. This drawing is the basic palletization drawing called out in this contract. Marking shall be in accordance with

ACV00561, Revision G, dated 26 JAN 2018. Wood Packaging Material (WPM) shall be in accordance with ACV00831, Dated: 01 MAR 2010. 2-D barcodes are required.

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CLIN: XX04

NOMEN: LNKD CAL .50 DDI

PN: 13074776

NSN: 1305-01-676-3628

DODIC: AB36

PACKAGING REQUIREMENTS

(a) Packaging shall be in accordance with 12576456 revision BC, dated 08 MAY 2019.

(b) When lot numbering is required, no more than one lot shall be packaged in an outer shipping container.

(c) Marking shall be in accordance with 12576456 revision BC, dated 08 MAY 2019. 2-D barcodes are require in accordance with

12999545, rev J, dated 26 January 2018.

(d) The following shall apply to drawing 12576456 revision BC, dated 08 MAY 2019:

Paragraphs (e) through (g) were removed IAW Amendment 0001.

(h) HEAT TREAT WOOD QUALITY MARKING

(1)In accordance with the requirements of the International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures (ISPM) 15, the following commercial heat treatment process has been approved by the American Lumber Standards Committee (ALSC) and is required for all Wood

Packaging Material (WPM). Boxes/pallets and any wood used as inner packaging made of non-manufactured wood shall be heat-treated. All

WPM shall be constructed from heat treated (treated to 56 degrees Celsius -core temperature- for 30 minutes) lumber and certified by an agency accredited by the ALSC in accordance with Wood Packaging Material Policy and Wood Packaging Material Enforcement Regulations (see

URL: http://www.alsc.org ). The box/pallet manufacturer and the manufacturer of wood used as inner packaging shall ensure traceability to the original source of heat treatment.

(i) MARKING

(1) Each box/pallet shall be marked to show the conformance to the International Plant Protection Convention Standard. The quality mark shall be placed on both ends of the outer packaging, between the end cleats or end battens. Pallet markings shall be applied to the stringer or block on diagonally opposite sides or ends of the pallet and be contrasting and clearly visible. All dunnage lumber used in configuring and/or securing the load shall also comply with ISPM-15 and be marked with an ALSC approved dunnage stamp on opposite surfaces. Foreign manufacturers shall have the heat treatment and marking of non-manufactured wood products verified in accordance with the ISPM-15 compliance program.

(j) Palletization shall be in accordance with 19-48-4116/14, revision 20, dated 01 JUNE 2019. 19-48-4116, Revision 13, dated 01 Jan

2017, applies. This drawing is the basic palletization drawing called out in this contract. Marking shall be in accordance with

ACV00561, Revision G, dated 26 JAN 2018. Wood Packaging Material (WPM) shall be in accordance with ACV00831, Dated: 01 MAR 2010. 2-D barcodes are required.

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SECTION L - INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS, AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS

APPENDIX A: SECTION L INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS, AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS

L.1 GENERAL PROPOSAL INFORMATION

L.1.1 The proposal, subject to the Submission, Modification, Revision and Withdrawal paragraph of Instructions to Offeror(s) Competitive

Acquisitions (FAR Provision 52.215-1) contained in Section L of the solicitation, shall be submitted in the format and quantities set forth below. All information necessary for the review and evaluation of a proposal is to be contained in the proposal volumes set forth below. Section M of the solicitation sets forth the evaluation criteria and details the factors to be evaluated and its relative order of importance. The Offerors proposal, as required by Section L, will be evaluated as set forth in Section M of this solicitation.

L.1.2 The Government will not assume the Offeror possesses any capability, understanding, or commitment not specified in its proposal.

It is an Offerors responsibility to submit a well-written proposal, with detailed information, which clearly demonstrates an understanding of and the ability to comply with the solicitation requirements to allow for a meaningful evaluation. The Government does not assume the duty to search for data to cure problems it finds in proposals.

L.2 PROPOSAL CONTENT, FORMAT, AND INSTRUCTIONS

L.2.1 PROPOSAL CONTENT

L.2.1.1 The Offeror shall submit its proposal in four separate volumes in English and in U.S. dollars as set forth below:

Volume I: General

Volume II: Factor 1: Bid Sample Test

Volume III: Factor 2: Technical

Volume IV: Factor 3: Price

L.2.1.2 Each volume of the Offerors written proposal shall be consistent with the other proposal volumes and shall demonstrate the understanding and ability to perform according to the specifications of the contract. The Offeror shall provide supporting documentation in sufficient detail to permit a complete evaluation of the proposal. The Government may conduct a crosswalk between the information provided in the Offerors proposal volumes to assess whether the Offeror submits consistent proposal information.

L.2.1.3 Each volume stands on its own for evaluation purposes and must include all information necessary for evaluation (e.g., if it is to be evaluated in response to a Section L, Volume 1 requirement, the information must be included in the Offerors Volume 1 proposal for it to be considered). Offerors are also required to provide all required information for each subfactor independently. When rating a subfactor, the Government will only evaluate the information provided in the section of the proposal addressing that particular subfactor. When rating a factor that does not have subfactors, the Government will only evaluate the information provided in that volume. The Government will not consider information located in other sections or other volumes of the proposal in its evaluation of an individual factor or subfactor.

L.2.1.4 Each Offeror shall submit a Bid Sample as a component of the proposal. Bid Sample submission requirements are outlined in L.6.2.

The Offerors Bid Sample submission will satisfy the submission requirements in L.6.2. There will be no written proposal component for this factor.

L.2.2 PROPOSAL FORMAT

L.2.2.1 The written submission shall be clearly indexed, logically assembled and comply with the instructions contained in this section.

Each volume shall be clearly identified. All copies of the written proposal shall be submitted using Microsoft Office Word/Excel or

Adobe Acrobat software. Attachment 0001 - Price Matrix shall be submitted in the same format as provided. The use of hyperlinks in proposals is prohibited. The Offeror shall not lock or password protect any file

L.2.2.2 The Bid Sample submission shall be clearly identified as DDI rounds and comply with the instructions contained in this section.

Quantities required for Bid Sample submission are identified in L.6.2.

L.2.2.3 The Offeror's written proposal shall be formatted using standard 8.5 x 11 inch paper, 12 Point, Arial font, and single-spaced and with a minimum of 1-inch margins. If needed, schedules, drawings and other documents more appropriate to larger paper may be formatted no larger than 11 x 17 inch paper; however, each 11 x 17 inch page counts as two pages. All spreadsheets must be in Microsoft

(MS) Excel 2013 format and include all formulas, function, macros, computations, or equations used to compute the proposed amounts. For each workbook, all Rows, Columns, Cells, and Worksheets must be visible. Zero height and zero width rows and columns in Worksheets are not acceptable. Worksheet cells formatted with the font color equal to the fill color are unacceptable. Print image files or pictures or files containing only values are not acceptable.

L.2.3 SUBMISSION DUE DATE

The Offeror must ensure its proposal, in its entirety, reaches its intended destination before the date and time set for closing on

Standard Form 33 of the solicitation. Proposals in response to this solicitation shall be valid for 180 days. Both the written portion

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and the Bid Sample must reach their respective destination prior to proposal closing date.

L.2.3.1 Should an Offeror have difficulties with the delivery of proposals, please immediately notify the PCO at jennifer.n.paul.civ@mail.mil and/or the Contract Specialist (CS) at jacob.t.harrison15.civ@mail.mil.

L.2.4 METHOD OF SUBMISSION

L.2.4.1 Written proposals shall be submitted via email to the PCO at jennifer.n.paul.civ@mail.mil and CS at jacob.t.harrison15.civ@mail.mil by the time and date specified for receipt of proposals in block nine of the Standard Form (SF) 33. Each

Volume shall be a separate file and clearly identified.

L.2.4.2 For written proposals, Offerors shall submit their proposal with the subject line identifying the RFP number, the Offerors Name, and the number of emails sent for the submission. For example: W52P1J20D0023, XYZ Company, Email 1 of 2. Additional emails should only be sent if the contents exceed 10MB. The body of the email shall specify the total number of attachments sent as well as the name of each attachment so the Government can verify all attachments were received.

L.2.4.3 The Bid Sample portion of the proposals shall be submitted to the address below. Bid Samples can be provided in the best commercial manner. While specific instructions for submission are not provided, it is the obligation of the Offeror to ensure submissions arrive in proper condition. Offerors shall submit only the Bid Sample portion of the proposal to the below destination.

Offerors shall NOT send written proposals to the below address. Any written documents submitted with the Bid Samples will not be evaluated.

CDR, CCDC-AC (W907CC)

BLDG. 65N

PICATINNY ARSENAL, NJ 07806-5000

MARK FOR: John Middleton, FCDD-ACM-MI

L.2.4.4 For Bid Sample proposals, Offerors submission shall identify the RFP number, the type of round, and the Offeror's name. For example: W52P1J20D0023, DDI 5.56mm, XYZ Company.

L.2.4.5 No classified information shall be included in this solicitation. If classified material is received, it will not be evaluated.

L.2.4.6 Offeror must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and have an assigned Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code.

L.2.4.7 The solicitation, amendments, notices, and other information will be made available on beta.sam.gov. Offerors are advised to continuously monitor this website for new information. The Offerors are deemed to have knowledge of all documents that are posted to beta.sam.gov.

L.2.4.8 The Government will not reimburse Offerors for incurred costs associated with the preparation of proposals, to include the Bid

Sample.

L.2.4.9 The Government assumes ownership of the Bid Samples upon timely receipt. Late Bid Samples will be returned at the Offerors expense.

L.3 SINGLE PROPOSAL SUBMISSION

Offerors are limited to submitting one proposal that includes a single approach to meeting the requirements of this solicitation.

L.4 CONTRACT AWARD

L.4.1 The Government intends to award a single-award Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity, Firm Fixed Price contract using a Best

Value Subjective Tradeoff evaluation in accordance with the criteria outlined in this solicitation.

L.4.2 Each initial proposal should contain the Offerors best terms for award of a contract under the solicitation. The PCO reserves the right to contact Offerors for clarification, without opening discussions. The Government intends to award a contract without discussions. The Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if determined to be necessary. Only the PCO, or the designated

CS, can contact the prospective contractor for clarifications or for opening discussions. No other Government representative has the authority to communicate with the prospective contractor regarding this solicitation and its terms and conditions.

The PCO 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. The PCO will promptly inform those Offeror(s) determined to be outside the competitive range. All

Offerors in the competitive range will be advised of any significant weaknesses and deficiencies identified during the Factor 2 -

Technical and Factor 3 - Price evaluations, if necessary, and will be offered a reasonable opportunity to correct or resolve them. At the conclusion of discussions, the PCO will give all Offerors still within the competitive range an opportunity to submit a Final

Proposal Revision (FPR) by a common cutoff date and time. Although a Final Proposal Revision may be permitted for Factor 2- Technical and Factor 3- Price, the Government will not permit the Offeror to submit additional samples or revisions to Factor 1- Bid Sample Test.

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Name of Offeror or Contractor:

PIIN/SIIN MOD/AMD

L.5 REJECTION OF OFFERS

Offerors shall carefully read, understand, and provide all the information requested in the Proposal Preparation Instructions and

Content contained in Section L. In accordance with clause FAR 52.215-1 contained in this solicitation, the Government may reject any or all proposals if such action is in the Governments interests. The circumstances which may lead to the rejection of a proposal include, but are not limited to, the following:

(a) The proposal fails to meaningfully respond to the Proposal Preparation Instructions specified in Section L of this solicitation.

(b) The proposal contains unbalanced pricing that the Contracting Officer determines is an unacceptable risk to the Government pursuant to Clause 52.215-1(f)(8).

(c) The Offeror proposes exceptions to the attachments, exhibits, enclosures, or other RFP terms and conditions.

(d) The Offeror's proposal contains any inconsistencies between proposal volumes.

L.6 PROPOSAL VOLUMES

To be considered, the Offeror must submit a complete response to this solicitation using the sequence and format instructions provided in each section below. The proposal shall be divided into the separate volumes specified below.

Volume I: General (L.6.1)

Volume II: Factor 1 - Bid Sample Test (L.6.2)

Subfactor 1 - Dimensional and Visual Consistency (Included within L.6.2)

Subfactor 2 - Weapon Compatibility (Included within L.6.2)

Subfactor 3 - Cartridge Durability (Included within L.6.2)

Volume III: Factor 2 - Technical (L.6.3)

Subfactor 1 - Production Processes (L.6.3.1)

Subfactor 2 - Production Rates (L.6.3.2)

Subfactor 3 - Equipment Usage and Management of Tooling (L.6.3.3)

Subfactor 4 - Material Control (L.6.3.4)

Volume IV: Factor 3 - Price (L.6.4)

L.6.1 VOLUME I: GENERAL

L.6.1.1 STANDARD FORM (SF) 33. Offeror means the official legal bidding entity identified in Block 15A on the SF 33, Solicitation, Offer and Award. The Offerors legal name and address must match the information for the Offeror listed at SAM.gov, including the corresponding

CAGE Code and DUNS (note: the address listed in Block 15A will be the official mailing address used by the Government for letter correspondence, if necessary).

Using the SF 33 form, Solicitation, Offer and Award, posted as page 1 of the solicitation, the Offeror shall complete blocks 12-18 and all certifications requiring signature.

The Government requires a minimum acceptance period of no less than 180 calendar days. The Offeror shall complete Block 12 of each SF 33 submitted with full cognizance of the minimum acceptance period of 180 calendar days.

If any amendments to the solicitation are issued, the Offeror must acknowledge each amendment number and date in Block 14 of the SF 33 and complete the applicable SF 30.

The name, title, signature, and date identified in Block 16, 17, 18, must be an authorized representative with authority to bind the

Offeror to contractual obligations.

L.6.2 VOLUME II: FACTOR 1: BID SAMPLE TEST

The Offeror shall submit Bid Samples, as identified below, as the only portion of the proposal for Volume II. Bid Samples will be evaluated for Factor 1 Bid Sample Test, including all subfactors, in accordance with Section M. A written component of the proposal will not be evaluated under Volume II, Factor 1 or any of its subfactors.

The Offeror shall submit the quantities listed below for each of the following DODICs that meet requirements set forth in the applicable performance specification:

-AB46 (5.56mm): NSN 1305-01-675-1363: The Offeror shall submit 150 rounds of 5.56mm, M199A1E1, DDI

-AB47 (7.62mm): NSN 1305-01-675-2866: The Offeror shall submit 100 rounds of 7.62mm, M63A1E1, DDI

-AB48 (Caliber .50): NSN 1305-01-676-3652: The Offeror shall submit 100 rounds of Caliber .50, M2A1, DDI

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Name of Offeror or Contractor:

PIIN/SIIN MOD/AMD

L.6.3 VOLUME III: FACTOR 2: TECHNICAL

The Offeror shall not exceed 20 pages for the entirety of this factor and its subfactors, combined. Any pages in excess of 20 pages for the Factor 2- Technical will not be considered.

L.6.3.1 Subfactor 1: Production Processes

Offeror shall provide detailed descriptions of the production processes (including process maps), and the steps required to manufacture, inspect, package and test all calibers of the DDI cartridge.

L.6.3.2 Subfactor 2: Production Rates

Offeror shall provide a detailed description of the number of machines that are to be used per caliber. Additionally, the Offeror shall provide the capabilities of the machines in parts per hour.

L.6.3.3 Subfactor 3: Equipment Usage and Management of Tooling

Offeror shall provide a detailed description of its proposed methodology and structure for the initial equipment set-up, day-to-day equipment upkeep, and tooling preventative maintenance. Offeror shall include tool wear calculation and tooling replacement intervals, part inventory levels, and calculations of up-time and operational availability.

L.6.3.4 Subfactor 4: Material Control

Offeror shall provide a plan for its material control system of product, and test assets, through all stages of production and acceptance including but not limited to all of incoming material, in-process material, and non-conforming material.

L.6.4 VOLUME IV: FACTOR 3 PRICE

L.6.4.1 The Offeror shall complete the Price Evaluation Sheet provided as Attachment 0001.

L.6.4.2 Each area that requires the Offerors input on the Price Evaluation Sheet has been highlighted in blue. Failure to complete the

Price Evaluation Sheet in its entirety may deem an Offerors proposal as unacceptable.

L.6.4.3 For each of the four (4) DODICs within the Price Evaluation Sheet, the Offeror shall enter a firm fixed unit price for all of the quantity ranges in each of the five (5) ordering periods and for First Article Test (FAT).

L.6.4.4 All FAT and unit prices proposed will be binding. Proposed unit prices are limited to four decimal places and shall be stated in current U.S. dollars.

L.6.4.5 FAT prices are required for all five (5) ordering periods. Offerors should not assume FAT will be waived and must provide FAT prices as requested. The Government reserves the right to require or waive FAT throughout the life of the contract. Offerors should price FATs on the Attachment 0001 - Price Evaluation Sheet to reflect the total price of a FAT.

L.6.4.6 The Government reserves the right to require the submission of any data (i.e. cost or pricing data) necessary to validate the reasonableness of an offer.

L.6.4.7 No other information is to be added to the Attachment 0001 - Price Evaluation Sheet, nor shall Offerors make any changes to the

Attachment 0001 - Price Evaluation Sheet.

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