Inert Warhead for Reduced Range Practice Rocket (RRPR) FY26-28

Amendment / Modification

This amendment (0002) updates Section M of the solicitation to include the evaluation of price realism.

• Section M: Evaluation Factors for Award

  • M-3.4 PRICE: Updated to add the evaluation of price realism.

• The proposal due date will not be extended as a result of this change.

Amendment / Modification

This amendment (0001) to solicitation W31P4Q-26-R-0013 addresses vendor questions and makes corrections to the solicitation.

Key changes include:

• Clarification on cleaning methods for rust-preventive coating (Note 4 remains the only acceptable method).

• Updated Point of Contact (POC) for S3 NDA.

• Confirmation that FOB Origin requires DCMA inspection at the contractor facility, with transportation coordinated by the GTO and covered by the supplied TAC. Offerors should exclude destination freight/transportation charges from unit pricing and include only packaging, marking, shipment preparation, transportation paperwork, and DCMA coordination costs.

• Clarification that offerors should use standard 8.5x11-inch letter-size pages for proposal preparation.

• Confirmation of the welding standard as D17.1/D17.1M (class c) per Note 5.

• No additional corrosion-prevention packaging beyond the TDP/preservation coating is required.

• Clarification that there will be a separate CLIN for First Article Inspection (Qty 1) for each year of the contract.

• Incorporation of CLINs 0003, 1003, and 2003 for First Article Inspection.

• Amendment to Section L, Instructions, Conditions, and Notices to Offerors:

  • L-14.3 amended to reflect proposal submission via email instead of PIEE.
  • L-16 amended to reflect the new POC for S3.
  • L-17.2.3 amended to reflect the correct paper size (8.5x11).

• Section A (Supplemental Information)

• Section B (Supplies or Services and Prices/Costs)

• Section L (Instructions, Conditions, and Notices to Offerors)

• Proposal submission is now via email to the points of contact listed in L-14.1.

• Offerors should use standard 8.5x11-inch pages for proposals.

• CLINs for First Article Inspection have been incorporated.

Statement of Work (SOW)

This Statement of Work (SOW) defines the requirements for the contractor to manufacture inert warheads for the Reduced Range Practice Rocket (RRPR) M28A2. This rocket is intended to provide the US Army Field Artillery community with a cost-effective training solution for the Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS).

• Manufacture inert warheads for the M28A2 RRPR.

• Provide all necessary materials, labor, and management.

• Comply with specified parts lists, drawings, and technical data packages.

• Manufacturing: Produce inert warheads in accordance with Warhead Assembly RRPR Parts List (PL) 13540611 Rev D, Drawing 13540612A, Drawing 13540613A, Drawing 13540311 Rev C, and Drawing 13540614B.

• Configuration and Data Management: Prepare and deliver Engineering Change Proposals, Notices of Revision, Requests for Variance (RFV), a Data Management (DM) program, and a Data Accession List (DAL). All data items are to be submitted electronically per the Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL), DD Form 1423.

• Quality System: Establish a Quality System meeting ISO 9001 or AS9100 standards. Conduct a First Article Inspection (FAI) and notify the Government 35 days prior to commencement. Demonstrate ability to meet American Welding Society (AWS) D17.1/D17.1M:2017 Class C Fusion Welding standards.

• Production: Utilize or establish production line processes. Conduct a Production Line Validation (PLV) and notify the STORM Project Office 21 business days prior. Prepare and deliver a Manufacturing Plan.

• Environmental: Comply with federal, state, and local environmental laws. Develop and deliver a Hazardous Materials Management Program (HMMP) Plan and Report. Report tracked hazardous materials and provide Safety Data Sheets. Avoid Class I or Class II Ozone Depleting Chemicals/Substances unless approved.

• Logistics: Responsible for packaging, preparing for shipment, and coordinating transportation. Comply with International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures (ISPM) 15 for wood packaging material. Prepare and deliver Special Packaging Instructions (SPI) per DI-PACK-80121(A010) and comply with MIL-STD-2073-1.

Not explicitly stated in this document, but implied to be at the contractor's facility for manufacturing and production.

• ISO 9001 or AS9100 certification.
• Welding certification per AWS D17.1/D17.1M:2017.
• Compliance with various Data Item Descriptions (DIDs) and military standards (MIL-STD, ASTM).
• Government participation/witnessing for FAI and PLV requires advance notification.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the procurement of Inert Warheads, Part Number 13540611, in support of Reduced Range Practice Rockets, M28A2. The procurement is set aside for small businesses and is anticipated to result in a Firm Fixed Price contract.

• The primary deliverable is Inert Warheads (Part Number 13540611).

• First article testing is required and will be included in the production quantity.

• Delivery quantities may range from 2,000 to 7,000 units per year.

• Pricing will be determined using the negotiated Attachment 0008 Pricing Worksheet.

• Contractors must comply with unique item identification and valuation requirements (DFARS 252.211-7003).

• Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 2 (Self) is required for all information systems processing, storing, or transmitting Federal Contract Information (FCI) or Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI).

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price.

• Period of Performance: Fiscal Years 2026 through 2028.

• Option Years: Quantities for option years will be determined at the time of exercise, with quantities between 2,000 and 7,000 units per year.

• Questions Due: May 19, 2026, 3:00 PM Eastern Time.

• Proposals Due: June 15, 2026, 3:00 PM Eastern Time.

• Proposals must be submitted electronically via the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) suite.

• Evaluation will be based on a "Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable" (LPTA) basis.

• Technical and Past Performance factors will be rated Acceptable/Unacceptable. Price is the most important factor.

• Key technical evaluation areas include: Vendor quotes for raw materials, welding certification, Quality Management System Plan, and milestone schedule.

• Past Performance will be assessed based on recency, relevancy, quality of service, schedule, cost control, and customer satisfaction.

• Total small business set-aside.

• Key points of contact are Ms. Monica Clemons (Contracting Officer) and Ms. Allison Beason (Contract Specialist).

• Attachment 0008 (Price Worksheet) and Attachment 0009 (Past Performance Questionnaire) are critical for proposal submission.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Past Performance Questionnaire used by the US Army Contracting Command – Redstone Arsenal as part of a competitive source selection. It is designed to gather factual information from identified points of contact regarding an offeror's past performance on recent and relevant federal, state, or local government or commercial contracts, specifically related to North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) 336419.

Part I: To be completed by the Offeror

• Contract Identification (Contractor Name, Program Title, Contract Number, Award Date, Nature of Effort, Total Value, etc.)
• Identification of Offeror’s Representative (Name, Title, Contact Information)

Part II: Evaluation (To be completed by Point of Contact – Respondent)

• Assessment of Performance in key areas:
  • Compliance with Specification Requirements and Standards of Good Workmanship
  • Effectiveness of Project Management
  • Timeliness of Performance
  • Commitment to Customer Satisfaction
• General Comments
• Other Information Sources (awareness of other relevant past efforts)
• Respondent Identification

Part III: Return Information

• Instructions for returning the completed questionnaire.

Offerors must provide this questionnaire to their points of contact for past performance. The completed questionnaire will be submitted to the Contracting Officer to aid in the evaluation of the offeror's past performance. The questionnaire includes rating definitions (Substantial Confidence, Satisfactory Confidence, Limited Confidence, No Confidence) and requires specific rationale for each rating. Responses are due no later than 15 days after receipt of request or a specified date, and should be submitted to monica.e.clemons.civ@army.mil and allison.c.beason.civ@army.mil.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is an Excel spreadsheet (Attachment 0008) serving as a Price Worksheet for Solicitation No. W31P4Q-26-R-0013, "Inert Warhead for Reduced Range Practice Rocket FY26-28." It is intended to be incorporated into the awarded contract and will be used to determine pricing for quantities between 2,000 and 7,000 units.

• Instructions: Offerors must complete all sections highlighted in green. Sections highlighted in blue are calculated and cannot be revised. The Government will use anticipated quantities (cell A21) to determine unit and extended prices for the Base Year and Option Years.
• Pricing Structure: The worksheet includes fields for Unit Prices and Extended Prices for quantities of 2,000 and 7,000 units across the Base Year, Option Year 1, and Option Year 2.
• Calculations: The spreadsheet contains sections for calculating logarithmic values, slope, improvement percentages, and unit prices based on quantity.

Bidders must complete this worksheet accurately, filling in all required green-highlighted fields. The pricing entered here will be used by the Government to establish contract pricing for the specified quantities and will directly impact the total evaluated price and subsequent contract award. Refer to clause H-1, "Option Year Pricing Instructions," for additional guidance.

Forms / Attachments / Pricing Sheets

This document contains a collection of various data items and plans related to the "INERT WARHEAD FOR THE REDUCED RANGE PRACTICE ROCKET: M28A2" opportunity (W31P4Q-26-R-00XX). It outlines specific requirements for contractors regarding technical data marking, submission of Requests for Variance (RFVs), Data Accession Lists (DALs), technical reports, Quality Program Plans (QPPs), Hazardous Materials Management Program (HMMP) plans and reports, and Special Packaging Instructions (SPIs).

• Technical Data Marking: Contractors must mark all technical data according to DODI 5230.24, including specific language for Distribution Statements B, C, D, and E, and an Export Control Warning for export-restricted data.
• Requests for Variance (RFVs): Procedures for submitting RFVs for temporary changes to Government-controlled documents are detailed, including submission format (searchable PDF) and delivery email (usarmy.redstone.peo-ms.mbx.pf-pdm@army.mil). Approval/disapproval timelines are specified.
• Data Accession List (DAL): Requirements for submitting a DAL, including format (searchable PDF) and delivery email.
• Quality Program Plan (QPP): Submission timelines for draft and final QPPs, including Government review periods.
• Hazardous Materials Management Program (HMMP): Requirements for both the HMMP Plan and Report, including submission timelines and delivery details.
• Special Packaging Instructions (SPI): Requirements for delivering the Inert Warhead SPI, including deadlines prior to shipment and Government approval timelines.

This document is crucial for bidders as it specifies the required formats, submission procedures, and deadlines for various critical data items and plans. Understanding these requirements is essential for accurate proposal preparation and successful contract execution. Pay close attention to the distribution and marking requirements for technical data, as well as the specific submission details for RFVs, DALs, QPPs, HMMP, and SPIs, including the designated email address for electronic submissions.

Statement of Work (SOW)

This Statement of Work (SOW) defines the requirements for the contractor to manufacture inert warheads for the Reduced Range Practice Rocket (RRPR) M28A2. The RRPR M28A2 is intended to meet a training need for the Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) by providing a cost-effective solution that simulates the firing of a tactical rocket at reduced ranges.

• Manufacture inert warheads for the M28A2.

• Provide materials, labor, and management for manufacturing.

• Comply with specified drawings and parts lists.

• Configuration and Data Management: Prepare and deliver Engineering Change Proposals, Notices of Revision, and Requests for Variance (RFV) as needed. Implement a Data Management (DM) program and submit data items electronically per the Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL).

• Quality System: Establish a Quality System meeting ISO 9001 or AS9100 standards. Prepare and deliver a Quality Program Plan. Conduct a First Article Inspection (FAI) per AS9102.

• Welding Certification: Demonstrate ability to meet American Welding Society (AWS) D17.1/D17.1M:2017 Class C Fusion Welding standards, including personnel certification.

• Production: Utilize existing or establish new production processes. Conduct a Production Line Validation (PLV) and notify the government 21 business days prior to PLV. Prepare and deliver a Manufacturing Plan.

• Environmental: Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local environmental laws. Develop and deliver a Hazardous Materials Management Program (HMMP) Plan and Report. Report hazardous materials (HAZMAT) per MIL-STD-882 and NAS 411-1. Avoid Class I or Class II Ozone Depleting Substances (ODC/ODS) unless approved.

• Logistics: Comply with wood packaging material requirements, including International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures (ISPM) 15, heat treatment, and ALSC certification. Avoid Pentachlorophenol as a preservative; use approved alternatives. Prepare and deliver Special Packaging Instructions (SPI) per DI-PACK-80121(A010) and MIL-STD-2073-1.

Not explicitly stated in this SOW, but implied to be at the contractor's facility for manufacturing and validation activities.

• Adherence to specific drawings and parts lists.
• Compliance with various government standards and directives (e.g., DI-SESS, DI-MGMT, MIL-STD, NAS, ISO, AWS).
• Government notification and participation for key processes like PLV and FAI.
• Specific requirements for packaging, labeling, and hazardous material handling.