Lake City Army Ammunition Plant (LCAAP) - Final RFP   5

The Army Contracting Command-Rock Island (ACC-RI), on behalf of the U.S. Army Joint Program Executive Office Armaments and Ammunition, Project Manager for Maneuver Ammunition Systems, and the Joint Munitions Command intends to issue Request for Proposal (RFP) W52P1J-17-R-0141 for the production of small caliber ammunition and the operation, maintenance, and modernization of the Lake City Army Ammunition Plant (LCAAP) for Fiscal Year 2020 through 2029. LCAAP is a Government-Owned, Contractor-Operated facility located in Independence, MO that produces small caliber ammunition, such as, 5.56mm, 7.62mm, Cal .50, Cal .30, and Cal .22 in various packaging configurations. In addition to the production of small caliber ammunition, the operating contractor will be required to maintain and modernize equipment and facilities, and provide numerous base support operations (e.g., environmental, fire protection, safety, security). This procurement will be restricted to those firms located within the U.S. or its outlying areas.
ACC-RI intends to conduct a best value subjective tradeoff source selection to award a single, Firm-Fixed-Price production contract consisting of a base period with five, one-year ordering periods; an evaluated option for two, one-year ordering periods, and an evaluated three year award term provision. There will be a one-year transition period (FY30) to allow for completion of deliveries and ongoing Production Base Support (PBS)/Modernization projects.
This synopsis does not constitute a RFP, and shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government for any purpose. All questions and comments regarding this notice shall be directed to the Contracting Officer, Jennifer Paul, jennifer.n.paul.civ@mail.mil, and/or the Contract Specialist, Ben Gillen, benjamin.j.gillen.civ@mail.mil.

Background
The Lake City Army Ammunition Plant (LCAAP) is issuing a final Request for Proposal (RFP) for the supply of ammunition. The contract is managed by the Army Contracting Command located in Rock Island, IL, with the goal of ensuring timely and efficient delivery of ammunition to meet military needs.

Work Details
The contractor is required to deliver specified DODICs and associated quantities during established six-month delivery periods. Delivery schedules are negotiated prior to production awards and must align with fiscal year periods. Contractors must provide monthly forecasts for ammunition deliveries, and any deviations from the schedule require re-baselining.

Consideration charges apply for delinquent deliveries based on performance percentages, with penalties ranging from no penalty to 100% of the prompt payment rate. The contract includes provisions for adjustments in case of national emergencies or readiness issues.

Period of Performance
The contract delivery schedule operates in six-month increments coinciding with fiscal year periods: October 1st - March 31st and April 1st - September 30th. Delivery dates negotiated shall not exceed September 30th of the subsequent fiscal year unless approved.

Place of Performance
Rock Island, IL