Part 3 of 3- Complete RFP (Sections A through M) for Mortar Weapon System: W15QKN-15-R-0017

The Mortar Weapon System Request for Proposal (RFP), W15QKN-15-R-0017, shall be released in three (3) Parts. The Part 3 release is as follows:

1) Part 3 will consist of the complete and final version of all Sections A through M of the uniform contract format. This includes any revisions/updates that were made to Sections A through K, which was originally posted in the Part 2 release on 06 March 2015. The previous versions of Sections A through K (Part 2) are now obsolete and Part 3 replaces all previous parts, inclusive of any Section J attachments, in their entirety. All attachments and exhibits found under Section J of the RFP W15QKN-15-R-0017 are attached in this Federal Business Opportunities (FBO) announcement. Following the release of Part 3, the Government reserves the right to cancel, edit, or amend any RFP Section prior to the final date for submission of proposals.

Technical Data Package (TDP) for the Mortar Weapon System RFP (W15QKN-15-R-0017):
1) To obtain a copy of the TDP, offerors will be required to submit the following forms: Military Critical Technical Data Agreement (DD Form 2345) (Attachment 0005), Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) (Attachment 0004), and an AMSTA-AR 1350 (Attachment 0006), which are attached in this Federal Business Opportunities (FBO) announcement. These forms and documents can be sent via e-mail to the Point of Contract/Contract Specialist listed in Section A of the RFP. Once completed and returned, it will then be determined by the Government to give access for the Technical Data Packages (TDPs) to the offerors. The TDPs will be located under the (Packages) tab of this FBO announcement.

The Government is soliciting a proposal submission in response to Part 3. The final date for submission of proposals for the Mortar Weapon system RFP (W15QKN-15-R-0017) is 22 June 2015 by 4:00pm EST.

The Point of Contact for this notification and any questions may be directed to Ms. Amy Kirzow. via E-mail ONLY: amy.e.kirzow.civ@mail.mil. TELEPHONE INQUIRIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

The Mortar Weapon System Request for Proposal (RFP), W15QKN-15-R-0017, shall be released in three (3) Parts. The Part 2 release is as follows:

1) Part 2 will consist of DRAFT versions of all Sections A through K of the uniform contract format. This includes any revisions/updates that were made to Sections B and C, which were originally posted in the Part 1 release on 10 February 2015. Therefore, the previous versions of Sections B and C are now obsolete and these revised versions take complete precedence under Part 2. All attachments found under Section J of the DRAFT Part 2 Section A through K are attached in this Federal Business Opportunities (FBO) announcement. Part 2 will provide offerors with an opportunity to review and become familiar with all necessary Clauses, Provisions, and Attachments to be included in Sections A through K.

2) To obtain a copy of the Technical Data Package (TDP), offerors will be required to submit the following forms: Military Critical Technical Data Agreement (DD Form 2345) (Attachment 0005), Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) (Attachment 0004), and an AMSTA-AR 1350 (Attachment 0006), which are attached in this Federal Business Opportunities (FBO) announcement. These forms and documents can be sent via e-mail to the Point of Contract/Contract Specialist listed in Section A. Once completed and returned, it will then be determined by the Government to give access for the Technical Data Packages (TDPs) in DRAFT form to the offerors. The DRAFT TDPs will be located under the (Packages) tab of this FBO announcement.

Note: Please be advised that the Technical Data Package (TDP) for the M326 Mortar Stowage Kit is now available for release at this time.

3) Part 3 is still expected to be released within approximately 30 calendar days (if not sooner) and will constitute the complete and final version of the RFP. Part 3 will include Sections L and M, which shall provide all necessary instructions for submitting a proposal to the Government and information as to how that proposal will be evaluated. Again, following the release of Part 3, the Government reserves the right to cancel, edit, or amend any RFP Section prior to the final date for submission of proposals.

The Government is not soliciting any proposal submissions in response to the DRAFT Sections of the RFP that will be released with Parts 1 and 2. The final date for submission of proposals will be included in the Final RFP released as Part 3.

The Point of Contact for this notification and any questions may be directed to Mr. Kyle Thalmann via E-mail ONLY: kyle.p.thalmann.civ@mail.mil. TELEPOHNE INQUIRIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

The Mortar Weapon System Request for Proposal (RFP), W15QKN-15-R-0017, shall be released in three (3) Parts as follows:

1) Part 1 will consist of DRAFT versions of Section B, Section C, a Pricing Chart for the Section B CLINs (Attachment 3), and the Contract Data Requirements List (CDRLs) (Attachment 4). In addition, to obtain a copy of the Technical Data Package (TDP), offerors will be required to submit the following forms: Military Critical Technical Data Agreement (DD Form 2345), Non Disclosure Agreement (NDA), and an AMSTA-AR 1350, which are attached in this Federal Business Opportunities (FBO) announcement. Once completed and returned, it will then be determined by the Government to give access for the Technical Data Packages (TDPs) in DRAFT form to the offerors. The DRAFT TDPs will be located under the (Packages) tab of this FBO announcement. Part 1 will provide offerors with an opportunity to review and become familiar with the total requirements (Section C, TDPs, CDRLs) and related pricing schedules (Section B and Pricing Chart for the Section B CLINs). These documents shall be available for a period of approximately 60 calendar days. These documents are intended to be part of the final RFP; however, they are DRAFT ONLY and are not binding on the Government.

Note: Please be advised that the Technical Data Package (TDP) for the M326 Mortar Stowage Kit will not available for release at this time. Once the M326 Mortar Stowage Kit TDP is ready for release, it will be uploaded to this Federal Business Opportunities (FBO) announcement W15QKN-15-R-0017.

2) Part 2 is expected to be released within approximately 15 calendar days of Part 1. At that time, the Government intends to release DRAFT versions of Sections A through K of the RFP. Part 2 will provide all necessary Clauses and Provisions to be included in these Sections. As with Part 1, this Part 2 is DRAFT only, and the Government reserves the right to cancel, edit, or amend any of these Sections at any time.

3) Part 3 is expected to be released within approximately 30-60 calendar days and will constitute the complete and final version of the RFP. Part 3 will include Sections L and M which shall provide all necessary instructions for submitting a proposal to the Government and information as to how that proposal will be evaluated. Again, following the release of Part 3, the Government reserves the right to cancel, edit, or amend any RFP Section prior to the final date for submission of proposals.

The Government is not soliciting any proposal submissions in response to the DRAFT Sections of the RFP that will be released with Parts 1 and 2. The final date for submission of proposals will be included in the Final RFP released as Part 3.

The Point of Contact for this notification and any questions may be directed to Mr. Kyle Thalmann via E-mail ONLY: kyle.p.thalmann.civ@mail.mil. TELEPOHNE INQUIRIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

The Mortar Weapon System Request for Proposal (RFP), W15QKN-15-R-0017, shall be released in three (3) Parts as follows:

1) Part 1 will consist of DRAFT versions of Section B, Section C, a Pricing Chart for the Section B CLINs (Attachment 3), and the Contract Data Requirements List (CDRLs) (Attachment 4). In addition, to obtain a copy of the Technical Data Package (TDP), offerors will be required to submit the following forms: Military Critical Technical Data Agreement (DD Form 2345), Non Disclosure Agreement (NDA), and an AMSTA-AR 1350, which are attached in this Federal Business Opportunities (FBO) announcement. Once completed and returned, it will then be determined by the Government to give access for the Technical Data Packages (TDPs) in DRAFT form to the offerors. The DRAFT TDPs will be located under the (Packages) tab of this FBO announcement. Part 1 will provide offerors with an opportunity to review and become familiar with the total requirements (Section C, TDPs, CDRLs) and related pricing schedules (Section B and Pricing Chart for the Section B CLINs). These documents shall be available for a period of approximately 60 calendar days. These documents are intended to be part of the final RFP; however, they are DRAFT ONLY and are not binding on the Government.

Note: Please be advised that the Technical Data Package (TDP) for the M326 Mortar Stowage Kit will not available for release at this time. Once the M326 Mortar Stowage Kit TDP is ready for release, it will be uploaded to this Federal Business Opportunities (FBO) announcement W15QKN-15-R-0017.

2) Part 2 is expected to be released within approximately 15 calendar days of Part 1. At that time, the Government intends to release DRAFT versions of Sections A through K of the RFP. Part 2 will provide all necessary Clauses and Provisions to be included in these Sections. As with Part 1, this Part 2 is DRAFT only, and the Government reserves the right to cancel, edit, or amend any of these Sections at any time.

3) Part 3 is expected to be released within approximately 30-60 calendar days and will constitute the complete and final version of the RFP. Part 3 will include Sections L and M which shall provide all necessary instructions for submitting a proposal to the Government and information as to how that proposal will be evaluated. Again, following the release of Part 3, the Government reserves the right to cancel, edit, or amend any RFP Section prior to the final date for submission of proposals.

The Government is not soliciting any proposal submissions in response to the DRAFT Sections of the RFP that will be released with Parts 1 and 2. The final date for submission of proposals will be included in the Final RFP released as Part 3.

The Point of Contact for this notification and any questions may be directed to Mr. Kyle Thalmann via E-mail ONLY: kyle.p.thalmann.civ@mail.mil. TELEPOHNE INQUIRIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

The U.S. Army Contracting Command - New Jersey (ACC-NJ), Picatinny, New
Jersey 07806-5000, on behalf of the Project Manager for Combat Ammunition
Systems, intends to issue a quote mark Full and Open Competition quote mark Request
for Proposal (RFP) for a single award of a five (5) year, Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP), Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (ID/IQ) priced range quantities for the production of 60mm, 81mm, and 120mm Mortar Weapon Systems.

These Mortar Weapon Systems include procurement of M224 60mm Legacy Mortar Weapon System; M252 81mm Legacy Mortar Weapon System; M224A1 60mm Lightweight (LW) Mortar Weapon System; the M252A1 81mm LW Mortar Weapon System (to include the M253A1 81mm LW Inconel cannon); the M121 120mm Carrier Mounted Mortar Weapon System, and the M120A1 120mm Towed Mortar Weapon System to include the M326 120mm Mortar Stowage Kit (MSK) with the M1101 Light Tactical Trailer (LTT).

The following 60mm and 81mm Legacy/LW Mortar Weapon Components, 120mm Mortar Weapon Components and associated support equipment (includes Basic Issue Items (BII), Direct Support (DS) Tools, and Additional Authorized List Items (AAL)) will be provided as Government Furnished Property (GFP) in order to integrate complete Mortar Weapon Systems under this effort:

1. M224/M224A1 60mm Legacy/LW Mortar Weapon System Components

a. Baseplates: M7A1 - For M224A1 60mm LW System

b. Bipods: M170A1 - For M224A1 60mm LW System

c. Basic Issue Items (BII) - For M224/M224A1 60mm Legacy/LW Systems

d. Sight Units: M67 - For M224/M224A1 60mm Legacy/LW Systems

e. Range Indicators - For M224/M224A1 60mm Legacy/LW Systems

f. Handle and Firing Mechanism - For M224/M224A1 60mm Legacy/LW Systems

g. Direct Support Tool Kits - For M224/M224A1 60mm Legacy/LW Systems

h. Additional Authorized List (AAL) - For M224/M224A1 60mm Legacy/LW Systems



2. M252/M252A1 81mm Legacy/LW Mortar System Components

a. Baseplates: M3A2 - For M252A1 81mm LW Mortar Weapon System

b. Bipods: M177A1 - For M252A1 81mm LW Mortar Weapon System

c. BII - For M252/M252A1 81mm Legacy/LW Mortar Weapon System

d. Sight Units: M67 - For M252/M252A1 81mm Legacy/LW Mortar Weapon System

e. Direct Support Tool Kits - For M252/M252A1 81mm Legacy/LW Mortar Weapon System

f. Additional Authorized List (AAL) - For M252/M252A1 81mm Legacy/LW Mortar Weapon System



3. M120/M120A1 120mm Mortar Weapon System (Towed) and M121 (Carrier-Mounted) Components. NOTE: Only the below components/support equipment will be provided as GFP for the M120/M120A1 120mm Mortar Weapon System (Towed) and M121 (Carrier-Mounted) 120mm Towed. All other items and associated labor required to make the M120/M120A1/M121 system will be provided by the Systems contractor.

a. Sight Units: M67 - For 120mm Mortar Weapon Systems (M120/M120A1 Towed and M121 Carrier-Mounted)

b. BII - For 120mm Mortar Weapon Systems (M120/M120A1 Towed and M121 Carrier Mounted)

c. Direct Support Tool Kits - For 120mm Mortar Weapon Systems (M120/M120A1 Towed and M121 Carrier-Mounted)

d. Additional Authorized List (AAL) - For 120mm Mortar Weapon Systems (M120/M121A1 Towed and M121 Carrier-Mounted)


In addition to the above mentioned items, the Mortar Cannon Tubes will be provided as GFP to the Systems production contractor for integration into the Mortar Weapon
Systems (excluding the M253A1 81mm Inconel LW Mortar Cannon Tube). The M326 120mm Mortar Stowage Kit (MSK) will be mounted to the M1101 Light Tactical Trailer (LTT), which will be provided as GFP. The contractor will be responsible for all the material and labor for the production of the M326.

A one year warranty from the date of Government acceptance is required for all items under this contract to cover all defects in material and workmanship.

The estimated maximum contract value will be $102,000,000 with a guaranteed minimum of $250,000. The applicable NAICS Code for this effort is 332994 (Small Arms, Ordnance, and Ordnance Accessories Manufacturing) and the Classification Code is 10 (Weapons). The solicitation will utilize Full and Open competition.

The Mortar Weapon Systems will be manufactured, inspected, staged (assembling of the material and preparation for transit) and delivered in accordance with a Government Technical Data Packages (TDPs) and applicable contract requirements. Specifications and drawings, containing export control data/distribution markings will require contractors to provide and submit Military Critical Technical Data Agreements (DD Form 2345), Non Disclosure Agreements (NDA), and an AMSTA-AR 1350 prior to receiving the TDPs.

Please note this notice does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP). The anticipate award is scheduled for September 2015. It is expected that the RFP will be posted in January 2015.

The Point of Contact for this notification and any questions may be directed to Mr. Kyle Thalmann via E-mail ONLY: kyle.p.thalmann.civ@mail.mil. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted.