MK 200 Mod 0 Propelling Charge   3

The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Indian Head Explosive Ordnance Technology Division (NSWC IHEODTD) has a requirement for the Contractor to produce all required components, and manufacture, assemble, inspect, test, package, and deliver Mk 200 Mod 0 5" Propelling Charge in accordance with the specified Automated Data List (ADL) and the Statement of Work. The Contractor shall be also responsible for providing all equipment, and tooling, with the exception of any Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) or Material (GFM). The Mk 45 5" Gun Weapon System is the main gun weapon for the USN surface fleet. The 5'' Navy Gun System is a tactical weapon used during surface and airborne target engagements, as well as ashore Naval Surface Fire Support. This is a competitive acquisition within the National Technology and Industrial Base (NTIB), restricted to the United States and Canada and in accordance with the applicable Federal regulations. Government First Article Testing will be required. This solicitation is for non-commercial services. The NAICS code is 332993. The Size Standard is 750 employees. The FSC code is 1320. The requirement was previously synopsized under presolicitation notice number N00174-18-R-0035, on May 2, 2018. The solicitation number is N00174-18-R-0035 and is issued as a request for proposal (RFP). All responsible sources may submit a proposal, which shall be considered by the agency.

The Government intends to award an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract that will extend no longer than three years (36 months), if all options are exercised. It will consist of one base year plus two option years. Delivery orders will be placed as firm-fixed-price. The award will go to the responsible Offeror whose submission, which complies with the instructions and conforms to the solicitation, will be the most advantageous BEST VALUE to the Government. Best Value will be determined based on an integrated assessment of the Qualitative Evaluation Factors and Sub-Factors and tradeoff process procedures. The following factors shall be used to evaluate the offers: (Factor 1) Technical; (Factor 2) Past Performance; (Factor 3) Price; and (Factor 4) Small business subcontracting plan. The Technical Factor 1 includes four Sub-Factors: (Sub-Factor 1) Technical Approach; (Sub-Factor 2) Facilities; (Sub-Factor 3) Manufacturing Processes; (Sub-Factor 4) Quality System; and (Sub-Factor 5) Management and Schedule. The factors are listed in descending order of importance. All non-cost factors, when combined, are more important than cost; however, cost becomes the deciding factor of importance when Offerors receive similar ratings for the other factors. Factors 1, 2, and 3 will be used for a tradeoff process. Factor 4 will be pass/fail only. The Government reserves the right to award a contract based on initial offers and without holding discussions, but reserves the right to hold discussions at the Government's discretion; therefore, the Offeror's initial proposal should contain the Offeror's best terms from a price and technical standpoint.
The Request for Proposal (RFP) is being posted to the Federal Business Opportunities website at http://fbo.gov. THE SOLICITATION WILL BE AVAILABLE IN ELECTRONIC FORMAT ONLY. Paper copies of the solicitation, amendments, drawings and maps will not be provided. IT IS THE CONTRACTOR'S RESPONSIBILITY TO CHECK THE WEBSITE DAILY FOR ANY AMENDMENTS AND OTHER INFORMATION PERTAINING TO THIS SOLICITATION.
Contractors must be properly registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). Offerors may obtain information on SAM registration and annual confirmation requirements by calling 1-866-606-8220, or via the Internet at https://www.sam.gov. Failure to register in SAM makes an offeror ineligible for award of DoD contracts.

Any resultant contract will be DO Rated under the Defense Priorities and Allocations system (DPAS).

This procurement includes drawings and technical documents assigned a restricted distribution statement and an export control warning. To receive the controlled technical data, an Offeror must fall within the NTIB and within the US and Canada. Please send your request for the required drawings and technical documents associated with this RFP to Ms. Karla Rodriguez-Gonzalez, at karla.m.rodriguez@navy.mil or 973-724-1908.

The deadline to respond to this solicitation is 4:00PM EST, 27 July 2018. All technical/contractual questions must be submitted in writing to the Contract Specialist: wayne.r.brown@navy.mil. In the e-mail, please clearly indicate your company name, section and paragraph number of the RFP or specification as applicable. The Contract Specialist must receive any and all questions concerning the RFP no later than 4:30PM EST, 9 July 2018. No questions will be accepted after the close of the solicitation. The mailing address is attention of Wayne Brown, Code 022WB at NSWC IHEODTD - Picatinny Detachment, 3rd Avenue, Bldg 61N, Code 022WB, Picatinny Arsenal, NJ 07806- 5000.