40mm High Velocity (HV) High Explosive Dual Purpose Airburst (HEDP-AB) XM1176 Cartridge

*****The purpose of Amendment 0005 to W15QKN-19-R-0014 is as follows:

Extend the date for receipt of proposals FROM: 10 December 2018 TO: 02 January 2019.

Extend the date for submittal of the Past Performance Questionnaires and Past Performance POC Lists in section L, FROM: "within 30 calendar days of the release of the RFP", TO: "No Later Than 17 December 2018."

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****Amendment 0004 to W15QKN-19-R-0014 is being issued to address questions received in response to the RFP as well as include Attachment 0019 "Appendix D Past Performance Questionnaire.

Q1. In reference to the RFP Section L.3.3.1, "10-pitch" refers to the measurement of mono-spaced fonts on a typewriter (10 characters per inch). Most computer fonts are proportional and cannot be measured in pitch as the letters i, l, and j take much less room than m and w. In order to guarantee a font would be 10-pitch we would have to use Courier typeface. Would you please provide us with a desired font requirement in point size, such as 10pt or 11pt Times New Roman and/or Arial?

RESPONSE: Font size shall be no less than 10pt. Font type is at offeror's discretion.

Q2. In reference to the RFP Section L.3.3.1, may we use a smaller, legible font for figures, graphics, diagrams, and tables such as 8pt or 9pt Arial or Arial Narrow?

RESPONSE: No limitation of Font Type or Font size when using for figures, graphics, diagrams and tables. Font must be legible.

Q3. In relation to any residual GFM that will be left after the defuse/refuse efforts (fuzes, links, and any damaged rounds), what is the USG's expectation for disposition costs? Currently we are not planning on including any disposition costs for the GFM, with the expectation that the USG will provide disposition instructions and any costs for the disposition, please confirm.

RESPONSE: Any residual unused GFM Cartridges will be shipped back to the Government. The Government will pay for the shipping costs, but the Contractor will be responsible for preparing and packaging the unused GFM in
a similar condition that they were received.

Q4. In reference to the RFP L.7.2, Section 2, question 5 requests contract to submit APPENDIX D. Please advise where APPENDIX D can be found.

RESPONSE: APPENDIX D is included as Attachment 0019 entitled, "Appendix D Past Performance Questionnaire.

PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT THE SUBMISSION DATE REMAINS UNCHANGED.

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The U.S. Army Contracting Command- New Jersey, located at Picatinny Arsenal, NJ 07806-5000, on behalf of Project Manager Maneuver Ammunition Systems (PM MAS),is seeking proposals for the 40mm High Velocity (HV) High Explosive Dual Purpose Airburst (HEDP-AB) XM1176 Cartridge. The HV HEDP-AB will provide the gunner with a munition that is able to engage targets in the open and defilade position while still having the capability to penetrate lightly armored vehicles. The 40mm HV XM1176 is intended to be fired from Mk19 Grenade Machine Guns (GMG) that are currently used for the Army close combat forces and sustainment units. The XM1176 is a high velocity (HV) round that will contain a cartridge case with a propellant charge, warhead, and fuze that is capable of functioning in both Airburst (AB) and Point Detonation (PD) modes. A Programming Unit (PU) shall be utilized to enable the 40mm HV XM1176 to airburst at a designated range. The PU shall act as a standalone programmer and have the ability to receive ranges from a Fire Control System (FCS).
Acquisition Approach:
In accordance with 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) as implemented by FAR 6.302-3, all phases of this acquisition are restricted to the United States and Canada for Cartridge Load, Assemble and Pack (LAP). The acquisition will utilize full and open competition (F & OC) and Best Value/SubjectiveTrade-Off procedures. This acquisition will consist of a competitive Engineering and Manufacturing Developmen(EMD) phase to include Design Engineering Tests 1 and 2 with up to two (2) awards made and a downselect to one (1) contractor for Developmental Test and Evaluation (DT & E), LRIP1, LRIP2, and Production. The contract type will be Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF) for EMD. The LRIP1, LRIP2, and FRP options will be Firm Fixed Price (FFP). The period of performance for the entire contract will be 72 months. This includes thirty-three (33) months of EMD, twenty-seven (27) months for LRIP1 and LRIP2, and twelve (12) months for FRP.
Please refer to the RFP and other attachments for additional information. For any questions concerning the RFP please e-mail the POCs listed above. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted. Added: Oct 30, 2018 11:16 am Modified: Nov 05, 2018 1:44 pmTrack Changes *Amendment 0001 to W15QKN-19-R-0014 is being issued to account for clarifications within the Statement of Work as well as Section B CLIN 0003 and Section J, List of Attachments.
The submission response date remains unchanged
**Amendment 0002 to W15QKN-19-R-0014 is being issued to account for clarification within the RFP and the Section A of the Solicitation.
The submission response date remains unchanged
***Amendment 0003 to W15QKN-19-R-0014 is being issued to clarify that In accordance with 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) as implemented by FAR 6.302-3, all phases of this acquisition are restricted to the United States and Canada for Cartridge Load, Assemble and Pack (LAP).
The submission response date remains unchanged..

The U.S. Army Contracting Command- New Jersey, located at Picatinny Arsenal, NJ 07806-5000, on behalf of Project Manager Maneuver Ammunition Systems (PM MAS),is seeking proposals for the 40mm High Velocity (HV) High Explosive Dual Purpose Airburst (HEDP-AB) XM1176 Cartridge. The HV HEDP-AB will provide the gunner with a munition that is able to engage targets in the open and defilade position while still having the capability to penetrate lightly armored vehicles. The 40mm HV XM1176 is intended to be fired from Mk19 Grenade Machine Guns (GMG) that are currently used for the Army close combat forces and sustainment units. The XM1176 is a high velocity (HV) round that will contain a cartridge case with a propellant charge, warhead, and fuze that is capable of functioning in both Airburst (AB) and Point Detonation (PD) modes. A Programming Unit (PU) shall be utilized to enable the 40mm HV XM1176 to airburst at a designated range. The PU shall act as a standalone programmer and have the ability to receive ranges from a Fire Control System (FCS).
Acquisition Approach:
In accordance with 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) as implemented by FAR 6.302-3, this acquisition is restricted to the United States and Canada for Cartridge Load, Assemble and Pack (LAP) for Low Rate Initial Production (LRIP) and Full Rate Production (FRP). The acquisition will utilize full and open competition (F & OC) and Best Value/SubjectiveTrade-Off procedures. This acquisition will consist of a competitive Engineering and Manufacturing Developmen(EMD) phase to include Design Engineering Tests 1 and 2 with up to two (2) awards made and a downselect to one (1) contractor for Developmental Test and Evaluation (DT & E), LRIP1, LRIP2, and Production. The contract type will be Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF) for EMD. The LRIP1, LRIP2, and FRP options will be Firm
Fixed Price (FFP). The period of performance for the entire contract will be 72 months. This includes thirty-three (33) months of EMD, twenty-seven (27) months for LRIP1 and LRIP2, and twelve (12) months for FRP.
Please refer to the RFP and other attachments for additional information. For any questions concerning the RFP please e-mail the POCs listed above. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted. Added: Oct 30, 2018 11:16 am Modified: Nov 02, 2018 4:32 pmTrack Changes *Amendment 0001 to W15QKN-19-R-0014 is being issued to account for clarifications within the Statement of Work as well as Section B CLIN 0003 and Section J, List of Attachments.
The submission response date remains unchanged
**Amendment 0002 to W15QKN-19-R-0014 is being issued to account for clarification within the RFP and the Section A of teh Solicitation.
The submission response date remains unchanged.

*Amendment 0001 to W15QKN-19-R-0014 is being issued to account for clarifications within the Statement of Work as well as Section B CLIN 0003 and Section J, List of Attachments.
The submission response date remains unchanged..

The U.S. Army Contracting Command- New Jersey, located at Picatinny Arsenal, NJ 07806-5000, on behalf of Project Manager Maneuver Ammunition Systems (PM MAS),is seeking proposals for the 40mm High Velocity (HV) High Explosive Dual Purpose Airburst (HEDP-AB) XM1176 Cartridge. The HV HEDP-AB will provide the gunner with a munition that is able to engage targets in the open and defilade position while still having the capability to penetrate lightly armored vehicles. The 40mm HV XM1176 is intended to be fired from Mk19 Grenade Machine Guns (GMG) that are currently used for the Army close combat forces and sustainment units. The XM1176 is a high velocity (HV) round that will contain a cartridge case with a propellant charge, warhead, and fuze that is capable of functioning in both Airburst (AB) and Point Detonation (PD) modes. A Programming Unit (PU) shall be utilized to enable the 40mm HV XM1176 to airburst at a designated range. The PU shall act as a standalone programmer and have the ability to receive ranges from a Fire Control System (FCS).
Acquisition Approach:
In accordance with 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) as implemented by FAR 6.302-3, this acquisition is restricted to the United States and Canada for Explosives, Explosively Loaded Components and Cartridge Load, Assemble and Pack (LAP) for Low Rate Initial Production (LRIP) and Full Rate Production (FRP). The acquisition will utilize full and open competition (F & OC) and Best Value/SubjectiveTrade-Off procedures. This acquisition will consist of a competitive Engineering and Manufacturing Developmen(EMD) phase to include Design Engineering Tests 1 and 2 with up to two (2) awards made and a downselect to one (1) contractor for Developmental Test and Evaluation (DT & E), LRIP1, LRIP2, and Production. The contract type will be Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF) for EMD. The LRIP1, LRIP2, and FRP options will be Firm
Fixed Price (FFP). The period of performance for the entire contract will be 72 months. This includes thirty-three (33) months of EMD, twenty-seven (27) months for LRIP1 and LRIP2, and twelve (12) months for FRP.
Please refer to the RFP and other attachments for additional information. For any questions concerning the RFP please e-mail the POCs listed above. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted..