SOLICITATION NOTICE
13 -- AMMUNITION THROUGH 30MM
- Notice Date
- 12/12/2014
- Notice Type
- Presolicitation
- NAICS
- 332992
— Small Arms Ammunition Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- Department of the Navy, Naval Sea Systems Command, NSWC Dahlgren Division, 17362 Dahlgren Road, Suite 157, Dahlgren, Virginia, 22448-5100, United States
- ZIP Code
- 22448-5100
- Solicitation Number
- N0017815Q4106
- Archive Date
- 2/27/2015
- Point of Contact
- Doritha Newman, Phone: 540-653-7078
- E-Mail Address
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doritha.newman@navy.mil
(doritha.newman@navy.mil)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- The synopsis is being posted to Federal Business Opportunities (FBO) page located at http://www.fbo.gov. Please feel free to use this site to access the information posted by the Naval Sea Systems Command. The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD), intends to procure on a sole source basis 5.56 Ammunition, Quantity 50,500 from BAE Systems Global Combat Systems Munitions Ltd., Radway Green, CREWE CHESIRE, United Kingdom CW2 5PJ. Only the 5.56 mm rounds that have been tested and approved by NATO would fulfill this specific requirement. In order to be considered for an award all interested vendors must be an authorized reseller and provide proof that they are an authorized reseller/distributor of BAE Systems Global Combat Systems Munitions Ltd. A complete description and quantity is as follow: Qty. 50,400-5.56mm NATO Reference Ammunition Please include shipping/freight costs for two shipping options in your quote. Shipping Option #1 FOB Destination Dahlgren, VA 22448-5114. Shipping Option #2 FOB UK Air Force (48th Fighter Wing, USAF) Base, Lakenheath, RAF Lakenheath Chester Street, Brandon Suffolk IP27 9 PS, United Kingdom. Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) will be utilized for award in accordance with FAR Part 13. The order shall be firm fixed price. DFAR 252.232-7003 (Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports) is applicable to this purchase. Quotes should be submitted by 12:00 noon on Thursday, December 18, 2014 to the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division, 176320 Dahlgren Road, Bldg 183, Suite 100, Dahlgren Virginia 22448-5158. Inquiries may be sent to Attention Rita Newman, or email doritha.newman@navy.mil, and phone number (540) 653-7078. Email subject should reference synopsis number N00178-15-Q-4106. The following term also applies to this procurement: In order to minimize the risk of the government purchasing counterfeit products or unauthorized secondary market equipment, which would not be supported by the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), and to ensure that the Government purchases only equipment that is genuine (i.e., not counterfeit or gray market), authorized (e.g., including appropriate licenses), and supported (e.g., warranty and support services) by the OEM, Vendor shall certify that it is a Manufacturer Authorized Partner as of the date of the submission of their offer, and that it has the certification/specialization level required by the Manufacturer to support both the product sale and product pricing, in accordance with the applicable Manufacturer certification/specialization requirements. Unless otherwise specified, Vendor shall warrant that the products are new, in their original box. By submitting a response to an Request for Quote (RFQ) or Request for Proposal (RFP), the Vendor confirms to have sourced all Manufacturer products submitted in this offer from Manufacturer or through Manufacturer Authorized Partners only, in accordance with Manufacturer's applicable policies in effect at the time of purchase. Vendor shall provide Buyer with a copy of the End User license agreement, and shall warrant that all Manufacturer software is licensed originally to Buyer as the original licensee authorized to use the Manufacturer Software. In order to be eligible for award, firms must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). Offerors may obtain information on registration in SAM by calling 1-866-606-8220, or via the Internet at https://www.sam.gov. In order to be considered eligible for award, the vendor must have already passed or must pass a Pre-award Ammunition and Explosives Survey administered by DCMA. The following clauses and provisions apply to this procurement: C.X.X SAFETY C.X.X.X General. The contractor shall develop and maintain an effective system safety program in accordance with Task 100 of MIL-STD-882C NOTICE 1 and NAVORD 44942 that is planned and integrated into all aspects of this procurement. The contractor shall use NAVORD OD 44942 Weapon System Safety Guidelines Handbook as a reference for preparation of safety documentation. The contractor shall use DOD 4145.26-M DOD Contractor's Safety Manual for Ammunition and Explosives to provide a safe environment for contract work and enhance cooperation and assistance from DOD personnel. The contractor's system safety program shall provide a disciplined approach to identify hazards and prescribe corrective actions in a timely cost effective manner. The contractor's safety program shall ensure all personnel and equipment hazards associated with production, storage, test, and shipment of the SMAW DM EAR are identified and their causes and effects assessed. All identified hazards shall be eliminated or controlled to an acceptable level. C.X.X.X Safety Training. The contractor's system safety organization shall be responsible for the inclusion of safety as an integral part of any contractor training. Hazards requiring special procedures for protection of personnel and material shall be emphasized. Emergency procedures and safe practices shall be developed and implemented. C.X.X.X Accident/Incident Report. The contractor shall report immediately any major accident/incident (including fire) resulting in any one or more of the following: causing one or more fatalities or two or more disabling injuries; damage of Government property; affecting program planning or production schedules; degrading the safety of equipment under contract, such that personnel injury or property may be involved; and identifying a potential hazard requiring corrective action. The contractor shall prepare the report (CDRL ______) in accordance with DOD 4145.26M for each incident. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS (JAN 1992) (NAVSUP) (a) Packaging, Packing, Marking and Labeling Hazardous materials to be shipped by any mode or combination of transportation modes shall be prepared (properly classed, described, packaged, marked, labeled, transport vehicle placarded, etc.) for shipment in accordance with MIL-STD 129-1 and all applicable government and carrier regulations in effect at time of shipment. (b) In the event of a conflict between specific requirements in the contract or order and existing applicable regulations, the regulations take precedence. Under no circumstances shall the contractor knowingly use materials, markings or procedures that are not in accordance with laws and regulations applicable to the mode of transportation employed. TYPE OF APPLICABLE SHIPMENT REGULATIONS 1. Domestic A 2. Domestic Air Commercial A, B, C 3. Domestic Air Military A, F *4. Export Surface A, E, G *5. Export Air Commercial A, D, G *6. Export Air Military (MAC) F, G LIST OF REGULATIONS A. Code of Federal Regulations Title: 49 Transportation Parts 100-199. B. Official Air Transport Restricted Articles Tariff No. 6-D C.A.B. 82. C. Official Air Transport Restricted Articles Circular No. 6-D. D. International Air Transport Association Restricted Articles Regulations. E. International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code. F. Air Force Regulation 71-4 Preparation of Hazardous Materials for Military Shipment *G. Export shipments are also subject to the domestic regulations indicated to the port of embarkation. 52.223-3 Hazardous Material Identification and Material Safety Data (Jan 1997) (a) "Hazardous material," as used in this clause, includes any material defined as hazardous under the latest version of Federal Standard No. 313 (including revisions adopted during the term of the contract). (b) The offeror must list any hazardous material, as defined in paragraph (a) of this clause, to be delivered under this contract. The hazardous material shall be properly identified and include any applicable identification number, such as National Stock Number or Special Item Number. This information shall also be included on the Material Safety Data Sheet submitted under this contract. Material (If none, insert "None") Identification No. (c) This list must be updated during performance of the contract whenever the Contractor determines that any other material to be delivered under this contract is hazardous. (d) The apparently successful offeror agrees to submit, for each item as required prior to award, a Material Safety Data Sheet, meeting the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.1200(g) and the latest version of Federal Standard No. 313, for all hazardous material identified in paragraph (b) of this clause. Data shall be submitted in accordance with Federal Standard No. 313, whether or not the apparently successful offeror is the actual manufacturer of these items. Failure to submit the Material Safety Data Sheet prior to award may result in the apparently successful offeror being considered nonresponsible and ineligible for award. (e) If, after award, there is a change in the composition of the item(s) or a revision to Federal Standard No. 313, which renders incomplete or inaccurate the data submitted under paragraph (d) of this clause, the Contractor shall promptly notify the Contracting Officer and resubmit the data. (f) Neither the requirements of this clause nor any act or failure to act by the Government shall relieve the Contractor of any responsibility or liability for the safety of Government, Contractor, or subcontractor personnel or property. (g) Nothing contained in this clause shall relieve the Contractor from complying with applicable Federal, State, and local laws, codes, ordinances, and regulations (including the obtaining of licenses and permits) in connection with hazardous material. (h) The Government's rights in data furnished under this contract with respect to hazardous material are as follows: (1) To use, duplicate and disclose any data to which this clause is applicable. The purposes of this right are to -- (i) Apprise personnel of the hazards to which they may be exposed in using, handling, packaging, transporting, or disposing of hazardous materials; (ii) Obtain medical treatment for those affected by the material; and (iii) Have others use, duplicate, and disclose the data for the Government for these purposes. (2) To use, duplicate, and disclose data furnished under this clause, in accordance with subparagraph (h)(1) of this clause, in precedence over any other clause of this contract providing for rights in data. (3) The Government is not precluded from using similar or identical data acquired from other sources. (End of Clause) Alternate I (Jul 1995). If the contract is awarded by an agency other than the Department of Defense, add the following paragraph (i) to the basic clause: (i) Except as provided in paragraph (i)(2), the Contractor shall prepare and submit a sufficient number of Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS's), meeting the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.1200(g) and the latest version of Federal Standard No. 313, for all hazardous materials identified in paragraph (b) of this clause. (1) For items shipped to consignees, the Contractor shall include a copy of the MSDS's with the packing list or other suitable shipping document which accompanies each shipment. Alternatively, the Contractor is permitted to transmit MSDS's to consignees in advance of receipt of shipments by consignees, if authorized in writing by the Contracting Officer. (2) For items shipped to consignees identified by mailing address as agency depots, distribution centers or customer supply centers, the Contractor shall provide one copy of the MSDS's in or on each shipping container. If affixed to the outside of each container, the MSDS's must be placed in a weather resistant envelope. 252.223-7001 HAZARD WARNING LABELS (DEC 1991) (a) "Hazardous material," as used in this clause, is defined in the Hazardous Material Identification and Material Safety Data clause of this contract. (b) The Contractor shall label the item package (unit container) of any hazardous material to be delivered under this contract in accordance with the Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200 et seq). The Standard requires that the hazard warning label conform to the requirements of the standard unless the material is otherwise subject to the labelling requirements of one of the following statutes: (1) Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act; (2) Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetics Act; (3) Consumer Product Safety Act; (4) Federal Hazardous Substances Act; or (5) Federal Alcohol Administration Act. (c) The Offeror shall list which hazardous material listed in the Hazardous Material Identification and Material Safety Data clause of this contract will be labelled in accordance with one of the Acts in paragraphs (b)(1) through (5) of this clause instead of the Hazard Communication Standard. Any hazardous material not listed will be interpreted to mean that a label is required in accordance with the Hazard Communication Standard. MATERIAL (If None, Insert "None.") ACT (d) The apparently successful Offeror agrees to submit, before award, a copy of the hazard warning label for all hazardous materials not listed in paragraph (c) of this clause. The Offeror shall submit the label with the Material Safety Data Sheet being furnished under the Hazardous Material Identification and Material Safety Data clause of this contract. (e) The Contractor shall also comply with MIL-STD-129, Marking for Shipment and Storage (including revisions adopted during the term of this contract). 252.223-7002 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR AMMUNITION AND EXPLOSIVES (MAY 1994) (a) Definition. "Ammunition and explosives," as used in this clause -- (1) Means liquid and solid propellants and explosives, pyrotechnics, incendiaries and smokes in the following forms: (i) Bulk, (ii) Ammunition; (iii) Rockets; (iv) Missiles; (v) Warheads; (vi) Devices; and (vii) Components of (i) through (vi), except for wholly inert items. (2) This definition does not include the following, unless the Contractor is using or incorporating these materials for initiation, propulsion, or detonation as an integral or component part of an explosive, an ammunition or explosive end item, or of a weapon system -- (i) Inert components containing no explosives, propellants, or pyrotechnics; (ii) Flammable liquids; (iii) Acids; (iv) Oxidizers; (v) Powdered metals; or (vi) Other materials having fire or explosive characteristics. (b) Safety requirements. (1) The Contractor shall comply with the requirements of the DoD Contractors' Safety Manual for Ammunition and Explosives, DoD 4145.26-M hereafter referred to as "the manual," in effect on the date of the solicitation for this contract. The Contractor shall also comply with any other additional requirements included in the schedule of this contract. (2) The Contractor shall allow the Government access to the Contractor's facilities, personnel, and safety program documentation. The Contractor shall allow authorized Government representatives to evaluate safety programs, implementation, and facilities. (c) Noncompliance with the manual. (1) If the Contracting Officer notifies the Contractor of any noncompliance with the manual or schedule provisions, the Contractor shall take immediate steps to correct the noncompliance. The Contractor is not entitled to reimbursement of costs incurred to correct noncompliances unless such reimbursement is specified elsewhere in the contract. (2) The Contractor has 30 days from the date of notification by the Contracting Officer to correct the noncompliance and inform the Contracting Officer of the actions taken. The Contracting Officer may direct a different time period for the correction of noncompliances. (3) If the Contractor refuses or fails to correct noncompliances within the time period specified by the Contracting Officer, the Government has the right to direct the Contractor to cease performance on all or part of this contract. The Contractor shall not resume performance until the Contracting Officer is satisfied that the corrective action was effective and the Contracting Officer so informs the Contractor. (4) The Contracting Officer may remove Government personnel at any time the Contractor is in noncompliance with any safety requirement of this clause. (5) If the direction to cease work or the removal of Government personnel results in increased costs to the Contractor, the Contractor shall not be entitled to an adjustment in the contract price or a change in the delivery or performance schedule unless the Contracting Officer later determines that the Contractor had in fact complied with the manual or schedule provisions. If the Contractor is entitled to an equitable adjustment, it shall be made in accordance with the Changes clause of this contract. (d) Mishaps. If a mishap involving ammunition or explosives occurs, the Contractor shall -- (1) Notify the Contracting Officer immediately; (2) Conduct an investigation in accordance with other provisions of this contract or as required by the Contracting Officer; and (3) Submit a written report to the Contracting Officer. (e) Contractor responsibility for safety. (1) Nothing in this clause, nor any Government action or failure to act in surveillance of this contract, shall relieve the Contractor of its responsibility for the safety of -- (i) The Contractor's personnel and property; (ii) The Government's personnel and property; or (iii) The general public. (2) Nothing in this clause shall relieve the Contractor of its responsibility for complying with applicable Federal, State, and local laws, ordinances, codes, and regulations (including those requiring the obtaining of licenses and permits) in connection with the performance of this contract. (f) Contractor responsibility for contract performance. (1) Neither the number or frequency of inspections performed by the Government, nor the degree of surveillance exercised by the Government, relieve the Contractor of its responsibility for contract performance. (2) If the Government acts or fails to act in surveillance or enforcement of the safety requirements of this contract, this does not impose or add to any liability of the Government. (g) Subcontractors. (1) The Contractor shall insert this clause, including this paragraph (g), in every subcontract that involves ammunition or explosives. (i) The clause shall include a provision allowing authorized Government safety representatives to evaluate subcontractor safety programs, implementation, and facilities as the Government determines necessary. (ii) Note: The Government Contracting Officer or authorized representative shall notify the prime Contractor of all findings concerning subcontractor safety and compliance with the manual. The Contracting Officer or authorized representative may furnish copies to the subcontractor. The Contractor in turn shall communicate directly with the subcontractor, substituting its name for references to "the Government". The Contractor and higher tier subcontractors shall also include provisions to allow direction to cease performance of the subcontract if a serious uncorrected or recurring safety deficiency potentially causes an imminent hazard to DoD personnel, property, or contract performance. (2) The Contractor agrees to ensure that the subcontractor complies with all contract safety requirements. The Contractor will determine the best method for verifying the adequacy of the subcontractor's compliance. (3) The Contractor shall ensure that the subcontractor understands and agrees to the Government's right to access to the subcontractor's facilities, personnel, and safety program documentation to perform safety surveys. The Government performs these safety surveys of subcontractor facilities solely to prevent the occurrence of any mishap which would endanger the safety of DoD personnel or otherwise adversely impact upon the Government's contractual interests. (4) The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer or authorized representative before issuing any subcontract when it involves ammunition or explosives. If the proposed subcontract represents a change in the place of performance, the Contractor shall request approval for such change in accordance with the clause of this contract entitled "Change in Place of Performance - Ammunition and Explosives". 252.223-7003 CHANGE IN PLACE OF PERFORMANCE - AMMUNITION AND EXPLOSIVES (DEC 1991) (a) The Offeror shall identify, in the "Place of Performance" provision of this solicitation, the place of performance of all ammunition and explosives work covered by the Safety Precautions for Ammunition and Explosives clause of this solicitation. Failure to furnish this information with the offer may result in rejection of the offer. (b) The Offeror agrees not to change the place of performance of any portion of the offer covered by the Safety Precautions for Ammunition and Explosives clause contained in this solicitation after the date set for receipt of offers without the written approval of the Contracting Officer. The Contracting Officer shall grant approval only if there is enough time for the Government to perform the necessary safety reviews on the new proposed place of performance. (b) If a contract results from this offer, the Contractor agrees not to change any place of performance previously cited without the advance written approval of the Contracting Officer DEMILITARIZATION CLAUSE/UNCLASSIFIED AND UNLOADED AMMUNITION METAL PARTS (OR COMPONENT THEREOF) (a) The items called for by this contract are military items, the following provision as to the disposal of completed or partially completed parts, components, subassemblies, and end items will apply. Property (whether title to the property is in the Government or not, and including parts, components, subassemblies and assemblies to the extent indicated below) of the type covered by this contract for which the Contractor does not claim or is refused payment (including, but not limited to, rejects or overruns) under the provisions of this contract, but which is manufactured, fabricated, assembled, or produced in connection with the manufacture, fabrication, assembly or production of the items covered by this contract, and which is manufactured, fabricated, assembled or produced on the basis of or with the aid of drawings, specification, facilities, equipment, or material furnished or specified by the Government pursuant to this contract, will be completely destroyed or mutilated (whichever is prescribed) prior to final payment in the manner and to the extend herein below set forth in order that such property will be unusable or non-reclaimable for its original purpose, and to preclude the possibility of reconditioning such property to make it saleable as implements of war: Unclassified and loaded ammunition items (or components thereof) will be destroyed by static firing, burning or detonation in accordance with the appropriate explosive disposal procedure for each specific item. This material may be destroyed on the contractor's facility, or custody may be transferred to an appropriate military explosive ordnance disposal activity for destruction. (b) The Contractor agrees that no items demilitarized, as stated above, will be disposed of by the Contractor other than as scrap. (c) Upon completion of production under this contract, the Contractor shall certify to the Administrative Contracting Officer that demilitarization, as prescribed above, has been accomplished. (d) The Contractor further agrees that it will include the aforesaid provisions in any subcontracts for the aforesaid items PHYSICAL SECURITY STANDARDS FOR SENSITIVE ITEMS The Contractor will comply with DOD 5100.76-M, Physical Security of Sensitive Conventional Arms, Ammunition and Explosives, 3 Feb 83, with changes 1 through 4. TRANSPORTATION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS (CATEGORY ___) Supplies procured under this contract are identified as sensitive material (Category __) under DOD 5100.76M (Physical Security of Sensitive Conventional Arms, Ammunition, and Explosives) requiring Transportation Protective Services (TPS) in accordance with DOD 5100.76M and AR 55-355/DLAR 4500.3 (Defense Traffic Management Regulation) as added to or amended by applicable military service policies in accordance with guidance provided by Defense Logistics Agency (DLA)/Defense Contract Management Area Office (DCMAO), or other components assigned to provide contract administration services (CAS) within designated/delegated geographic areas as specified under DOD 4105.59H, DOD Directory of Contract Administration Services Components, dated January 1985, and subsequent issues thereof for offshore/OCONUS Procurements. TRANSPORTATION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS FOR CONTRACTOR TO CONTRACTOR SHIPMENTS Supplies procured or furnished under this contract/subcontract, which are shipped between two or more contractors, and which are qualified as sensitive in accordance with DOD 5100.76M (Physical Security of Sensitive Conventional Arms, Ammunition, and Explosives), or are shipped as DOT Class A or B Explosives, require special Transportation Protective Services (TPS) during shipment from all points of origin to all destinations. TPS will be equivalent to the DOD security standard for the applicable sensitivity category or explosive class identified under DOD 5100.76M and AR 55-355/DLAR 4500.3 (Defense Traffic Management Regulation) as added to or amended by applicable military service policies in accordance with guidance provided by Defense Logistics Agency (DLA)/Defense Contract Management Area Office (DCMAO). Shipper's Defense Contract Administration Service Region/Management Area Office (DCASR/DCMAO) transportation offices will furnish assistance in providing the sensitive category of items to be shipped, determining the TPS required, and obtaining the TPS from commercial carriers as necessary. This clause must be entered in all contracts/subcontracts at any tier. 252.223-7007 SAFEGUARDING SENSITIVE CONVENTIONAL ARMS, AMMUNITION, AND EXPLOSIVES (FEB 1996) (a) Definition. "Arms, ammunition, and explosives (AA&E)," as used in this clause, means those items within the scope (chapter 1, paragraph B) of DoD 5100.76-M, Physical Security of Sensitive Conventional Arms, Ammunition, and Explosives. (b) The requirements of DoD 5100.76-M apply to the following items of AA&E being developed, produced, manufactured, or purchased for the Government, or provided to the Contractor as Government-furnished property under this contract: Nomenclature Sensitivy category (c) The Contractor shall comply with the requirements of DoD 5100.76-M, as specified in the statement of work. The edition of DoD 5100.76-M in effect on the date of issuance of the solicitation for this contract shall apply. (d) The Contractor shall allow representatives of the Defense Investigative Service (DIS), and representatives of other appropriate offices of the Government, access at all reasonable times into its facilities and those of its subcontractors, for the purpose of performing surveys, inspections, and investigations necessary to review compliance with the physical security standards applicable to this contract. (e) The Contractor shall notify the cognizant DIS field office of any subcontract involving AA&E within 10 days after award of the subcontract. (f) The Contractor shall ensure that the requirements of this clause are included in all subcontracts, at every tier-- (1) For the development, production, manufacture, or purchase of AA&E; or (2) When AA&E will be provided to the subcontractor as Government-furnished property. (g) Nothing in this clause shall relieve the Contractor of its responsibility for complying with applicable Federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, codes, and regulations (including requirements for obtaining licenses and permits) in connection with the performance of this contract.
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