XM205 Heavyweight Machine Gun Lightweight Tripod

Award Notice Posted

Solicitation number
W15QKN-08-R-0444
Agency
Awarded
to CCI Capco, LLC
Set-aside
No set-aside

Opportunity facts

Contract number
W15QKN10D0003 Federal IDV award
NAICS code
Not on record
PSC
Not on record
More information

Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .

Notice text

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Update #6 · Latest ·



1. The amendment states "unforeseen circumstances". Can you clarify what these circumstances
are at this time?

Government answer: The acquisition was under- estimated. Because of lack of resources the
government had to reduce our requirements.


2. Attachment 4 Special Provisions for Intellectual Property Rights allows the offeror to
state a purchase quantity that would allow the Government to obtain GPLR. Attachment 4 also
affects the offeror's GPLR rating for Volume III per the evaluation criteria of the
solicitation. Since the maximum quantity has been dramatically reduced, this could affect the
timeframe in which the Government would be able to purchase enough XM205s to obtain GPLR, which
in turn could negatively affect an offeror's rating under Volume III GPLR:

a. Does the Government intend to change its evaluated rating for an offeror under Volume III
in relation to the reduced quantity that can be purchased?

Government answer: Government answer: No

b. Or, will the Government change its evaluation criteria under Volume III?

Government answer: Government answer: No

c. If not, will the Government allow an offeror to revise any other portions of its proposal
besides the pricing section.

Government answer: Yes the closing date has been extended to 15 August 2008. Please reference
FAR 15.208.


3. Amendment 0004 only allows price changes for the Ordering Period I - V unit prices. Can an
offeror revise any other pricing at this time, e.g. TDP, FAT, or base quantity?

Government answer: Yes the closing date has been extended to 15 August 2008. Please reference
FAR 15.208


4. The original solicitation required the offeror to hold pricing for 60 days which would
expire around 12 August. Is the Government asking for another 60 days beginning 15 August?

Government answer: Yes, the 60 days would restart on 15 August 2008. If your proposal lists a
hard date, please revise your proposal.


5. Please note that in Company XYZs proposal it states, "As part of Company XYZ's submission of
the attached proposal, it is clearly understood that unless other arrangements are agreed to in
writing, the USG shall return the proposal (including hardware, technical data, and video
materials) in its entirety to Company XYZ within 60 days of submittal, regardless of whether or
not an award has been made." Company XYZ here by requests the Government provide a written
notification stating the additional length of time, if any, that Company XYZ's proposal and
hardware would be required to continue evaluation purposes.

Government answer: A letter can be sent for an extension if Company XYZ proposal does not change.
However, if Company XYZ submits a revised proposal, the 60 days would restart. Note: Company XYZ
used in this question is fictitious.

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Update #5 ·

Solicitation Amendment 0003 has been posted.

Update #4 ·

Solicitation Amendment 0002 has been posted.

Update #3 ·

Solicitation Amendment 0001 has been posted.

Update #2 ·

Amendment 0001 incorporates the following change: 1. The anticipated release date of the Request for Proposal has been changed from 3 March 2008 to 25 March 2008.

Update #1 ·

The Joint Munitions & Lethality Life Cycle Management Command (JM&L LCMC) Acquisition Center at Picatinny Arsenal, NJ 07806-5000 intends to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the procurement of an XM205 Lightweight Tripod for Heavy Machine Guns. This system shall be capable of mounting to both the M2/M2A1.50 Caliber Machine Gun and the MK19 Grenade Machine Gun (GMG). This procurement is a 100% small business set-aside. An Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) with two (2) Options will be utilized. Additional information will be provided in the RFP. The lightweight tripod system will reduce the weight and size burden of the M3 tripod yet enable the soldier to deliver a high degree of accurate fire from a stable base. The XM205 Machine Gun Tripod shall have the following characteristics: 1) Weight no more than 31 lbs (T); 25 lbs (O). 2) The tripod must be capable of mounting both the M2 .50 Caliber and MK19 machine guns without the need for special/unauthorized adapters. The tripod shall be compatible with the standard, current machine gun mounts and pintles (e.g. MK93 Carriage and Cradle; NSN 1010-01-502-7547, .50 Cal Machine Gun pintle; NSN 1010-01-151-6217.) The tripod components shall interface with the current mounting locations of the M2 .50 Cal MG or MK19 GMG without permanent modifications to these mounting features. Non-permanent adaptors made to the weapons are acceptable. 3) A Traverse and Elevation (T&E) mechanism that is integral to the tripod. The T&E mechanism shall permit controlled manipulation in both traverse and elevation by hand force of the User, allow for rapid and bold adjustment throughout the full range of traverse and elevation, and 1 mil fine adjustment capability. A self-contained unit that provides position (elevation and azimuth) display is desired. 4) A T&E that allows for rapid and bold adjustment. T&E display provides weapon elevation and azimuth during bold adjustments. 5) The tripod shall collapse to less than 50% of its deployed width and height for ease of transportation. Overall length and width of the LTHMG shall not exceed 45 inches and 7.75 inches (not including the width across feet on tripod legs) respectively in the collapsed configuration. The tripod shall capable of being folded, collapsed or otherwise reduced in size, without disassembly, into a compact package for storage and transporting during Airborne operations. 6) Have a geometry that takes advantage of the full range and versatility of the M2 .50 Caliber and MK19 machine guns and allows the weapons to maintain consistent elevation/depression throughout the full range of weapon traverse. The deployed height of the tripod shall have a minimum height to accommodate firing from the sitting and prone positions. This is not an RFP; the release of a RFP is antcipated on or about 3 March 2008. Questions shall be submitted in writing to the U.S. Army JM&L LCMC, Attn: Yasmine Clanton, Contract Specialist, at yasmine.clanton@us.army.mil. TELEPHONE INQUIRES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. See note 1

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