M109A7 Self-Propelled Howitzer (SPH) and M992A3 Carrier, Ammunition, Tracked (CAT) Threshold 2 Armor Kits

Distribution Statement A. Approved for public release: distribution is unlimited.

Solicitation Due On: 11 August 2023, 12:00pm

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******Update 27 July 2023:

1. An update to this Solicitation posting includes:

• Solicitation due date is extended from 28 July 2023 to 11 August 2023.
• Issue a second Q&A period. The Q&A period will close on 03 August 2023.

2. Amendment 0004 to Solicitation W56HZV-20-R-0164 has been posted to SAM.gov on 27 July 2023. The purpose of Amendment 0004 to Solicitation W56HZV-20-R-0164 is to:

• Extend the Solicitation Closing date from 28 July 2023 to 11 August 2023.
• Revise language in Section L.5.6.******

*****Update 20 July 2023:

1. An update to this Solicitation posting includes:

• Q&A document has been updated and attached to this announcement.

2. Amendment 0003 to Soliciation W56HZV-20-R-0164 has been posted to SAM.gov on 20 July 2023. The purpose of Amendment 0003 to Solicitation W56HZV-20-R-0164 is to:

• Update language in Scope Section D.1.2.

• Update Special Packaging Instructions (SPI) for Attachments 0009 and 0010.*****

****Update 07 July 2023:

1. An update to this Solicitation posting includes:

• Solicitation Due Date is extended from 19 July 2023 to 28 July 2023.
• Language regarding TDP access is revised.

2. Amendment 0002 to Soliciation W56HZV-20-R-0164 has been posted to SAM.gov on 07 July 2023. The purpose of Amendment 0002 to Solicitation W56HZV-20-R-0164 is to:

•   Extend the Solicitation Closing date from 19 July 2023 to 28 July 2023.
•   Update Section G Contract Administration Data.
•   Add Clause 52.204-27 Prohibition on a ByteDance Covered Application (JUN 2023).
•   Update Attachment 0012 - Past Performance Questionnaire.
•   Update Section L numbering sequence.****

***Update 23 June 2023: Q&A document has been updated and attached to this announcement.***

**Update 13 June 2023: A Questions and Answers document has been attached to this announcement.**

*An update to this Solicitation posting language and an Amendment 0001 to Soliciation W56HZV-20-R-0164 has been posted to SAM.gov 02 June 2023 to make the following changes:

a. Add language to soliciation language to provide Q&A period.
b. Remove Attachment 0003 Use and Non-Disclosure Agreement and mark as Reserved.
c. Update Attachment 0013 Pricing Matrix Workbook.*

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The United States Army Contracting Command – Detroit Arsenal (ACC-DTA) intends to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) W56HZV-20-R-0164 for armor kits for the M109A7 Self-Propelled Howitzer (SPH) and M992A3 Carrier, Ammunition, Tracked (CAT) Vehicles. The armor kits will be used as Theater Provided Equipment (TPE) and Modification Work Order (MWO) installation and will be produced from drawings contained within a Technical Data Package (TDP) provided by the Government.

This procurement will be solicited as full and open competition amongst 100% small business set-a-side under the authority of FAR 6.203. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement and proposal which shall be considered by the agency. The Government intends to solicit and award a single award Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ), Firm Fixed Price contract that will cover the period of five (5) ordering periods (FY24-29). Proposals will be due approximately 45 days after the RFP is released. Contract award is targeted for 1st quarter of FY 2024. Proposals must be received by the closing date for receipt of proposals.

All contractors must be registered in the DoDs System for Award Management at http://www.sam.gov. Information on getting registered may be obtained on the website. This solicitation will be issued electronically in accordance with FAR 4.502 and 5.102; therefore, hardcopies will not be provided. An electronic copy may be downloaded on or after the issue date by assessing the following address via the internet: http://www.sam.gov.

A USG TDP will be provided through SAM in accordance with instructions accompanying posting of the solicitation. You must be certified under the United States/Canada Joint Certification Program (JCP) to be granted access to the TDP for this solicitation, via SAM (www.sam.gov). See https://www.dla.mil/Logistics-Operations/Services/JCP/ for certification instructions. If the technical data is too large to upload to SAM.gov the vendor will receive data via a link and password to the DoD Safe site. Solicitation attachments will also be accessed through SAM.gov. ****Upon requesting access to TDPs in SAM, please email the Contract Specialist a copy of your approved DD2345. The Contract Specialist will verify an active JCP status before granting access or sending information.****

*A question and answer period is available until 1700 EST, 28 June 2023. Email the Contract Specialist listed in the Solicitation.  Questions and answers will be posted publicly to the solicitation page at SAM.gov. Questions that are received by this office after the deadline will be considered late and may not be answered prior to the Proposal Due Date And Time.

*******A second question and answer period is available until 1200 EST, 03 August 2023. Email the Contract Specialist listed in the Solicitation.  Questions and answers will be posted publicly to the solicitation page at SAM.gov. Questions that are received by this office after the deadline will be considered late and may not be answered prior to the Proposal Due Date And Time.