Radford Army Ammunition Plant (RFAAP) Sections L&M Matrix
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- Agency
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ACC Rock Island
Army Contracting Command, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 325920 Explosives Manufacturing
- PSC
- M1EA Operation Of Ammunition Facilities
- Place of performance
- Radford, Virginia, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of the Army Materiel Command Contracting Command Rock Island Arsenal issued a request for information soliciting industry feedback on evaluation methodology for the Radford Army Ammunition Plant (RFAAP) Competition, with responses due by May 28, 2026. As of May 21, 2026, the USG has decided to no longer utilize the Self-Scoring Matrix as part of its evaluation approach; previously submitted questions related to the Self-Scoring Matrix will not be answered.
The procurement contemplates award of one contract using a two-phase evaluation and best value trade-off methodology. Phase I validation evaluates offeror self-rated scores across Production (52,000 possible points), Safety, and Small Business factors; offerors must achieve a minimum Phase I score of 40,750 points to advance to Phase II. Offerors self-score using Attachment 0035 (Phase I Self-Scoring Matrix) and submit work samples and project references via Attachment 0036 (Project Reference Template) demonstrating technical experience in chemical production, nitrocellulose, single base propellant, and double/triple base propellant production, with minimum one-year performance periods within the last seven years. The USG will validate self-scores using submitted documentation and may disqualify offerors for unsubstantiated or misleading claims.
Phase II evaluation encompasses Volume 1 (Production Technical and Production Capability, and Waste Stream Management), Volume 2 (Operations including Facility Investment and Modernization, and Maintenance), and Volume 3 (Price). All non-price factors require minimum "Acceptable" rating for award consideration. Phase II includes oral presentations scheduled no sooner than five working days after Phase I submission, with specified slide and time limitations per subfactor. Proposals submit electronically through PIEE. Contact anna.e.whitcomb2.civ@army.mil, amanda.l.carlson25.civ@army.mil, or derek.s.rooks.civ@army.mil with questions. This is a request for information; responses are not reimbursable.
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Update #2 · Latest ·
UPDATE 21 MAY 2026 - The USG has decided to no longer utilize the Self-Scoring Matrix as part of its evaluation approach for the RFAAP Competition. Therefore, any questions previously submitted from Industry related to the Self-Scoring Matrix approach will not be answered.
Related Notice ID: W519TC-26-R-00003 RFAAP Draft RFP #2
The USG has restructured the evaluation criteria for the Radford Army Ammunition Plant (RFAAP) Competition to incorporate use of a Self-Scoring Matrix as part of a phased evaluation approach. Please refer to the attached Sections L&M and accompanying Solicitation Attachments 0035 and 0036. Request industry feedback on incorporation of this phased approach and specifically the details associated with Phase I and the Self-Scoring Matrix.
The USG acknowledges recent receipt of Draft RFP #2 feedback from Industry, which the USG is still evaluating. Therefore, please refrain from commenting on Volumes 1 and 2 (currently referred to as Phase II) within this version of Sections L&M.
The purpose of this announcement is to solicit feedback on use of the phased evaluation approach and use of the Self-Scoring Matrix. This is a request for information, and therefore, any potential offerors will not be reimbursed for cost associated with providing responses. Provide responses or questions to the individuals identified on this announcement.
Update #1 ·
Related Notice ID: W519TC-26-R-00003 RFAAP Draft RFP #2
The USG has restructured the evaluation criteria for the Radford Army Ammunition Plant (RFAAP) Competition to incorporate use of a Self-Scoring Matrix as part of a phased evaluation approach. Please refer to the attached Sections L&M and accompanying Solicitation Attachments 0035 and 0036. Request industry feedback on incorporation of this phased approach and specifically the details associated with Phase I and the Self-Scoring Matrix.
The USG acknowledges recent receipt of Draft RFP #2 feedback from Industry, which the USG is still evaluating. Therefore, please refrain from commenting on Volumes 1 and 2 (currently referred to as Phase II) within this version of Sections L&M.
The purpose of this announcement is to solicit feedback on use of the phased evaluation approach and use of the Self-Scoring Matrix. This is a request for information, and therefore, any potential offerors will not be reimbursed for cost associated with providing responses. Provide responses or questions to the individuals identified on this announcement.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Attachment 0036 - Project Reference Template.pdf | ||
| Section M 20Mar2026.docx | DOCX document | |
| Attachment 0035 - RFAAP Phase I Self-Scoring Matrix - 20260310.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| Section L 20Mar2026.docx | DOCX document |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Radford Army Ammunition Plant (RFAAP) Industry Day #8 | Special Notice | |
| Radford Army Ammunition Plant - DRAFT Solicitation | Special Notice | |
| Radford Army Ammunition Plant (RFAAP) Industry Day #7 | Special Notice | |
| Request for Feedback - RFAAP Competition RFP Sections C, L&M, Attchs 0019, 0035 & 0036 | Pre-Solicitation | |
| Request for Information - Contractor Self Investment | Special Notice | |
| This notice | Special Notice | |
| Radford Army Ammunition Plant - DRAFT Solicitation #2 | Special Notice | |
| Radford Army Ammunition Plant - DRAFT Solicitation | Special Notice | |
| Radford Army Ammunition Plant (RFAAP) - W519TC-26-R-0003 - Competition Update | Special Notice | |
| Radford Army Ammunition Plant (RFAAP) Industry Day #5 | Special Notice | |
| Radford Army Ammunition Plant - Virtual Library | Pre-Solicitation | |
| Radford Army Ammunition Plant - DRAFT Solicitation | Solicitation |
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