Pre-Solicitation Notice - Procurement of Special Ammunition and Weapon Systems (SAWS)

This posting provides updated versions of various draft attachments in support of the upcoming Procurement of Special Ammunition and Weapon Systems (SAWS), W519TC26RA036.  The primary objective of this updated notice is to provide industry partners with a comprehensive understanding of the mission requirements and to provide updates for the upcoming solicitation.  It is important to clarify that the government is not currently soliciting or negotiating formal proposals through this posting. The focus of this phase is strictly on refining the acquisition's technical and administrative requirements to ensure clarity and feasibility. This posting remains non-binding, and all information contained within is subject to further modification based on continued evaluation. The United States Government (USG) is not requesting industry feedback at this time.  Milestones The USG anticipates releasing the formal solicitation, W519TC26RA036, within the next 30 days. The expected proposal responses will be due within 30 days of the formal solicitation release date. Proposal Submission Prospective Offerors shall establish a PIEE Proposal Manager account to access documents and submit proposals. Vendor Access Instructions and Account Support Contact Information: https://piee.eb.mil/xhtml/unauth/web/homepage/vendorGettingStartedHelp.xhtml PIEE Solicitation Module Web Based Training: https://pieetraining.eb.mil/wbt/xhtml/wbt/sol/index.xhtml General Information The USG anticipates awarding up to five (5) Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts to Offerors that meet or exceed the Minimum Technical Threshold Rating (MTTR) under the Highest Technically Rated Offeror (HTRO) Source Selection criteria. If fewer than five (5) Offerors meet this requirement, the USG reserves the right to make awards to the highest-rated Offeror(s) below the MTTR. Procurement Categories The ammunition and weapon systems to be procured fall within the following Federal Supply Groups (FSGs) provided in the SAWS Tailored Federal Supply Classification (FSC) Item List (Attachment 0001). FSGs and subordinate Federal Supply Classification (FSC) codes used as a basis for categories (Attachment 0001). Source Selection A Highest Technically Rated Offeror (HTRO) source selection approach will be utilized. This is referenced in the DoD Source Selection Guide (para 1.3.1.5) and will be conducted in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 15.103-3, DoD Source Selection Procedures, and the Army Source Selection Supplement. Technical Experience Evaluation Offerors are required to use the HTRO Self-Score Matrix (Attachment 0008) to self-score their past technical experience. To substantiate their self-scores, Offerors must submit work samples documenting relevant past technical experience as either a Prime Contractor or a Subcontractor. Pricing Offerors will be required to submit a pricing summary for specified SAWS items on Attachment 0016, Pricing Matrix. In order to be considered for award, a price for ALL required fields must be listed in Attachment 0016. The ceiling unit prices (excluding transportation) will establish firm fixed-price, not-to-exceed unit prices for the specified SAWS items that shall remain valid for each Delivery Order competed in Ordering Period One. Sourcing and Prohibitions Key prohibited source lists, regulations, and policies include, but are not limited to: System for Award Management (SAM.gov) Exclusions: The Offeror must not engage with any entity or individual listed as debarred, suspended, or otherwise ineligible in the SAM.gov database. It is the Offeror's responsibility to consult this list before entering into any subcontract. FAR 52.225-13, "Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases," restricts most transactions with Cuba, Iran, and Sudan, as well as most imports from Burma and North Korea. Section 889 of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) of 2019: The procurement and use of telecommunications and video surveillance equipment from specific Chinese companies, including Huawei, ZTE, Hytera, Hikvision, and Dahua, are strictly prohibited. Executive Order 13662 dated 20 March 2014: Any restricted parties under this order are prohibited from being involved with the production of items procured under this Solicitation, any resulting contracts and delivery orders, or in the End Use Certificate (EUC) process. The USG will not accept items manufactured or furnished by any restricted parties under Executive Order 13662 dated 20 March 2014. DoW's Section 1260H "Communist Chinese Military Companies" List: The DoW prohibits contracting for goods, services, or technology from entities on this list. Russian Federation Sourcing Policy: Due to the current geopolitical climate, it is the policy of the USG to treat the Russian Federation as a prohibited source for DoW contracting. Offerors shall not source materials, products, or servic