Solicitation for Gunner Shield Kit; NSN: 2510-01-498-4996

Amendment / Modification

This amendment modifies solicitation W912CH-25-R-0130.

• Clause Removal: FAR 52.215-21, DFARS 252.215-7008, and DFARS 252.215-7010 have been removed. This action is taken because it is reasonably certain that cost or certified pricing data may be required for this solicitation, which utilizes lowest price, technically acceptable (LPTA) methods.

• New Attachment: An attachment titled "Q&A DOCUMENT" has been added to Section J. This document contains questions from industry and their corresponding answers.

• Section I (CONTRACT CLAUSES): Clause 52.215-21 has been deleted.

• Section J (LIST OF ATTACHMENTS): Attachment 0006, "Q&A DOCUMENT" (dated 13-JAN-2026), has been added.

• Section L (INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS, AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS): Clauses 252.215-7008 and 252.215-7010 have been deleted.

All other terms and conditions of the original solicitation, including its proposal submission date and time, remain unchanged.

Amendment / Modification

• The solicitation due date has been extended to February 19, 2026, at 11:00 AM EST. Offers must be submitted by this new deadline.

• An updated question and answer (Q&A) document has been added to Section J, including additional industry questions and their responses.

• Clause 52.209-3(b) "First Article Approval - Contractor Testing" has been revised. The period for submitting the first article test report has been extended from 90 calendar days to 150 calendar days from the contract date.

• Section A: Solicitation due date

• Section J: Q&A Document attachment

• Clause 52.209-3(b): First Article Approval - Contractor Testing

• The deadline for submitting offers has been extended to February 19, 2026, 11:00 AM EST.

• Bidders should review the updated Q&A document for clarifications.

• The timeframe for submitting the first article test report has been increased to 150 calendar days.

Amendment / Modification

This amendment (0002) to Solicitation W912CH-25-R-0130 makes the following changes:

• Extends the solicitation due date to February 19, 2026, at 11:00 AM EST.

• Updates the "Questions and Answers" attachment (Section J) to include additional industry questions and their responses.

• Revises Clause 52.209-3(b) "First Article Approval - Contractor Testing" to change the submission timeframe for the first article test report from 90 calendar days to 150 calendar days from the contract date.

• Section A: Solicitation due date extended.

• Section J: "Q&A DOCUMENT" attachment updated.

• Clause 52.209-3(b): First Article Approval - Contractor Testing timeframe modified.

• The proposal submission deadline has been extended to February 19, 2026, 11:00 AM EST.

• Offerors must acknowledge receipt of this amendment. Failure to do so may result in offer rejection.

• Offers must include a signed solicitation acknowledging amendments, a filled price evaluation spreadsheet, and a filled technical information questionnaire.

Amendment / Modification

This amendment (0001) to solicitation W912CH-25-R-0130 makes the following changes:

• Removes clauses FAR 52.215-21, DFARS 252.215-7008, and DFARS 252.215-7010, as cost or certified pricing data may be required by the contracting officer using lowest price, technically acceptable (LPTA) methods.

• Adds an attachment to Section J containing questions from industry and their answers (Q & A Document).

• Section I (Contract Clauses): Clause 52.215-21 is deleted.

• Section J (List of Attachments): Attachment 0006, "Q&A DOCUMENT", dated 13-JAN-2026, is added.

• Section L (Instructions, Conditions, and Notices to Offerors): Clauses 252.215-7008 and 252.215-7010 are deleted.

• The proposal submission date and time remain unchanged.

• The removal of clauses related to certified cost or pricing data may impact the proposal preparation requirements.

Amendment / Modification

This amendment (0002) to solicitation W912CH-25-R-0130 makes the following changes:

• Extends the solicitation due date to February 14, 2026, at 5:00 PM EST.

• Updates the "Questions and Answers" attachment (Section J) to include additional industry questions and their corresponding answers.

• Section J: List of Attachments (updated Q&A document)

• Proposal submission deadline

• The deadline for submitting offers has been extended to February 14, 2026, at 5:00 PM EST.

• Offerors must ensure their submitted proposals acknowledge this amendment, include a filled price evaluation spreadsheet, and a filled technical information questionnaire.

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document provides responses from US Army subject matter experts to questions submitted by prospective contractors regarding solicitation W912CH-25-R-0130. The answers aim to clarify requirements and educate potential industry vendors.

• Facility Clearance (DD 2345): Offerors are NOT automatically disqualified if they are not a cleared facility for DoD classified information. They can work around this by using specified armored steel and obtaining material certifications. However, an active DD 2345 must be maintained throughout the award timeframe (six and a half years, plus one and a half years post-last ordering year). Contact jcp-admin@dla.mil for assistance.
• Ballistic Testing: Offerors are required to use the Aberdeen Test Center for ballistic testing, as per paragraph 4.2.1 in MIL-DTL-46100. Using a qualified supplier for testing is not permitted.
• Cost or Pricing Data: Amendment 0001 has removed clauses FAR 52.215-21, DFARS 252.215-7008, and DFARS 252.215-7010. Offerors are not required to include certified cost or pricing data unless specifically requested by the contracting officer, as the solicitation uses Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methods.
• Subcomponent Ballistic Testing: Only subcomponent part number 12484846 has ballistic requirements based on the Technical Data Package (TDP).
• First Article (FAT) Report: A single FAT report for one kit, with 7 units produced as part of the FAT run, is sufficient, provided it includes all required testing and inspection data. The FAT is only for parts 12012068, 12484847, and 12484848. Specific sample quantities for FAT are detailed for each part number.

Amendment 0001 has been issued, removing specific clauses related to certified cost or pricing data. The requirements for First Article Testing (FAT) have been clarified regarding quantity and scope. The TDP has been updated, removing part number 6108396 as it is not part of kit 57K4470.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation, W912CH-25-R-0130, is for a five-year contract for Gunner Shield Kits (NSN: 2510-01-498-4996, Part Number: 57K4470). The contract type is Firm Fixed Price, utilizing a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) source selection process.

• Procurement of Gunner Shield Kits.

• Minimum annual quantity: 48 units.

• Maximum annual quantity: 1200 units.

• First Article Test (FAT) is required, with a manufacturing standard quantity of 12 units.

• Technical Data Package (TDP) is available via SAM.gov and may be restricted due to export control.

• Packaging and marking must comply with MIL-STD-2073-1 and Special Packaging Instruction AK14984996.

• Ballistic testing is required unless waived.

• Offerors must comply with various clauses related to export control, OPSEC, threat awareness, and cybersecurity.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price

• Period of Performance: Five years

• Estimated Value: Not explicitly stated, but the solicitation is for a "five-year LTC" (Long Term Contract).

• Proposals are due by 05:00 PM local time on 2026-02-01.

• Proposals must be submitted electronically via email to the Contract Specialist and cc the Contracting Officer.

• The evaluation will be based on two factors: Technical and Price.

• The Technical Factor will be evaluated on an Acceptable/Unacceptable basis using the Technical Information Questionnaire (TIQ) and substantiating documentation.

• The Price Factor will be evaluated based on the Total Evaluated Price and Price Reasonableness.

• Award will be made to the lowest price technically acceptable offer.

• The solicitation is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside.

• 100% Small Business Set-Aside.

• Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov.

• Offerors must be rated Acceptable under the Technical Factor.

• Offerors must be determined responsible.

• The solicitation requires "All or None" offers, meaning offers must be submitted for the total quantity of items.

• A Start of Work meeting is required within 30 days after contract award.

• Unique Item Identification (UII) is required for delivered items.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is Attachment 0005, a Price Evaluation Spreadsheet, for Solicitation W912CH-24-R-0130. It is designed to assist bidders in calculating their Total Proposed Price.

• Instructions Sheet: Provides guidance on completing the spreadsheet. Bidders must only complete cells highlighted in yellow. Formulas and other cells should not be altered. Failure to complete all yellow-highlighted cells may result in proposal rejection.
• Summary Sheet: Contains fields for Offeror name, CLIN (Contract Line Item Number) descriptions (e.g., First Ordering Year, Second Ordering Year), Contract Type (Firm-Fixed Price), and Total Proposed Price.

This spreadsheet is critical for bidders to accurately calculate and submit their total proposed price. Bidders must carefully follow the instructions, completing only the designated yellow cells, to ensure their proposal is compliant and avoids rejection. The structure of this sheet will be used to auto-calculate the overall proposed cost.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, titled "CDRL - OPSEC Training _Final.pdf", appears to be a Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) detailing requirements for OPSEC (Operations Security) Awareness (Level 1) Training. It specifies the data item (A00X) and its subtitle, "Certificate of Compliance".

• Data Item: A00X
• Subtitle: OPSEC Awareness (Level 1) Training Report
• Authority: DI-MISC-81356A
• Contract Reference: Paragraph C.X
• Requiring Office: AMTA-INS
• Distribution Statement: A
• Frequency: ASREQ (As Required)
• Submission Deadlines:
  • First Submission: Block 16
  • Subsequent Submissions: Block 16
• Distribution Addressee: TACOM Security Manager (email provided), and PCO Name/email.
• Copies: 2 (Final)

This document mandates that contractors provide OPSEC Awareness (Level 1) Training for all personnel accessing Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)/Legacy FOUO/Technical information with a Distribution Statement other than A. The training must be completed within 30 days of contract award and annually thereafter. Results must be reported to the COR within 45 days of contract award and by September 30th annually. Contractors must provide a Certificate of Compliance letter and have completion certificates available upon request. Bidders should note these training and reporting requirements when preparing their proposals and understanding contract obligations.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is Attachment 0005, a Price Evaluation Spreadsheet, provided to assist bidders in preparing their proposals. It contains instructions for completion and a summary sheet for calculating the Total Proposed Price.

• Instructions Sheet: Details which cells require bidder input (highlighted in yellow) and prohibits modification of other cells or addition of worksheets. Failure to complete all yellow-highlighted cells may result in proposal rejection.
• Summary Sheet: Includes fields for Offeror, Contract Type, and line items (CLINs) for five ordering years. Bidders must input pricing information into designated cells to auto-calculate the Total Proposed Price.

Bidders must use this spreadsheet to input their pricing for each ordering year. The "Total Proposed Price" will be calculated based on these inputs. It is critical to follow the instructions precisely, completing only the yellow-highlighted cells, to avoid potential rejection of the offer.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation, W912CH-25-R-0130, is for a five-year Long Term Contract (LTC) using a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) source selection process. The requirement is for a "Gunner Shield Kit" with National Stock Number (NSN) 2510-01-498-4996 and Original Part Number 57K4470.

• Procurement of "Gunner Shield Kit" (NSN: 2510-01-498-4996, Part Number: 57K4470).

• Minimum quantity of 48 units per annum, with a maximum of 1200 units per annum.

• First Article Test (FAT) is required.

• Technical Data Package (TDP) is available via SAM.gov and requires DD Form 2345 certification for access.

• Packaging and marking requirements are detailed in Section D, including Special Packaging Instruction AK14984996.

• Ballistic testing may be required as specified in Section E.

• Offers must be submitted for the total quantity of items identified in the solicitation; "all or none" award.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price.

• Period of Performance: Five-year LTC.

• Estimated Minimum 5-Year Quantity: 48 EACH.

• Estimated Maximum 5-Year Quantity: 1200 EACH.

• Delivery is FOB Destination.

• Proposals must meet required specifications and be submitted electronically to specified points of contact.

• Evaluation will be based on Technical Factor (Acceptable/Unacceptable) and Price Factor (Lowest Price Technically Acceptable - LPTA).

• Submission Due Date: Must reach the destination before the closing date and time specified in Block 9 of the SF33.

• Proposal acceptance period: Minimum 180 calendar days.

• Submission Format: Electronic via email, MS Office 2013 compatible or PDF. No links or external citations.

• This solicitation is a 100% Small Business (SB) Set-Aside.

• Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov and self-certified to NAICS code 336211 (Military Armored Vehicle, Tank, and Tank Component Manufacturing) with a size standard of 1000 employees or less.

• The solicitation includes numerous FAR and DFARS clauses covering various aspects of contract performance, including but not limited to, inspection, acceptance, deliveries, contract administration, representations and certifications, and evaluation factors.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, titled "Certificate of Compliance," is a Data Item (DI) that requires the contractor to report on OPSEC Awareness (Level 1) Training for personnel accessing Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)/Legacy FOUO/Technical Information with a Distribution Statement other than A.

• Data Item Number: A00X
• Title: Certificate of Compliance
• Subtitle: OPSEC Awareness (Level 1) Training Report
• Training Accomplishment: NLT 30 days after contract award date and annually thereafter.
• Reporting to COR: NLT 45 calendar days after contract award and NLT 30 September annually.
• Contractor Deliverable: A Certificate of Compliance letter confirming all personnel have completed the training, with certificates available upon request.
• Training Resources: Links provided for OPSEC Awareness training are https://www.mepcom.army.mil/Home/Contractors.aspx and https://securityawareness.usalearning.gov/

Bidders must understand that successful performance under this contract will require them to ensure all relevant personnel complete mandatory OPSEC Awareness (Level 1) training within specified timeframes and provide proof of completion to the Government.