Precision Sniper Rifle

(PSR)
Question and Answers
May 26, 2011

1. (Question) Will USSOCOM provide the specifications for hits results to soft and
hard targets?

ANSWER: The PSR requirements do not differentiate performance relative to soft and
hard targets. Per PSR Solicitation (H92222-11-R-0011), Go/No-Go 2 provides
information relative to the remaining velocity, kinetic energy, and precision respectively.

2. (Question) What will the time frame be between the submission of the notice of
intent and the submission of product sample?

ANSWER: There will be a minimum of 30 days between submission of the notice of

intent and submission of the product sample.

3. (Question) Is a notice of intent required for each proposal?

ANSWER: No, only one Notice of Intent is required, however, the Notice shall include
the number of different weapon and ammunition configurations planned to be submitted.
If the offeror submits multiple ammunition samples, the data below is required for each
ammunition sample. The Notice of Intent shall include the following for each
ammunition sample:
a) Documentation of the primers energetic components as well as make, model,
and manufacturer.
b) Documentation of the propellants chemical composition as well as make, model,
and manufacturer.
c) Composition, profile, and weight of the projectile.

4. (Question) To provide alternate proposals (weapons) does the offeror have to

provide three of each weapon or simply one of each type?

ANSWER: When offering different weapons, the offeror must provide a complete
technical and cost proposal, including three of each type of weapon and a minimum of
200 rounds of ammunition for each weapon type. If all parties remain the same, a
single past performance volume is sufficient for the base and alternate proposals.

5. (Question) When providing weapons of different calibers does the limitation of

200 rounds apply to the proposal or each weapon caliber?

ANSWER: When offering different weapon calibers, the offeror must provide a
complete technical and cost proposal, including three of each weapon and a minimum
of 200 rounds of ammunition for each weapon caliber. If all parties remain the same, a
single past performance volume is sufficient for the base and alternate proposals
6. (Question) To submit weapons for each caliber of ammo will industry have to
provide separate weapons to shoot each different ammunition group?

ANSWER: When offering different ammunition calibers, the offeror must provide a
complete technical and cost proposal, including three of each weapon and a minimum
of 200 rounds of ammunition for each ammunition type. If all parties remain the same, a
single past performance volume is sufficient for the base and alternate proposals

7. (Question) When offering different ammunition of the same caliber, does the
offeror have to provide three product weapon samples for each ammunition set?

ANSWER: If an offeror chooses to provide multiple sets of ammunition of the same

caliber, the weapons provided in the base proposal may be used for the testing of the
weapon system. However, the offeror must provide a minimum of 200 rounds of each
set of ammunition and all other aspects of the solicitation requires, except those
specifically limited to the actual weapon. This includes the technical volume and the
cost volume. The relevant, unchanged portions of the technical volume limited to the
weapon only, may be referenced in the alternate ammunition set proposal. OFFERORS
ARE CAUTIONED THAT A FAILURE TO ADDRESS EACH ASPECT OF THE
SOLICITATION IMPACTED BY THE PROVISION OF ALTERNATE AMMUNITION OF
THE SAME CALIBER MAY CAUSE THE ALTERNATE PROPOSAL TO BE
EXCLUDED FROM THE COMPETION. Referencing portions of the base proposal is
done solely at the offerors discretion and risk that every required element of the
alternate proposal is properly addressed. If all parties remain the same, a single past
performance volume is sufficient for the base and alternate proposals. Offerors are
reminded that the sample weapons submitted will be used to fire the precision Go/No-
Go for each ammunition type.

8. (Question) Will USSOCOM increase the due date for proposal response time
from the anticipated 60 days to 120 days?

Answer: USSOCOM does not intend to increase the due date for the proposal. Current
schedule calls for proposal receipt 60 days after issuance of solicitation.

9. (Question) Testing of weapons. Once the test has begun, Industry will have
24 hours to complete testing. If weather conditions dont permit the continuation of
firing, is the offeror permitted to delay and continue testing at a later time?

ANSWER: No, once testing has begun, the offeror has 24 hours to complete testing.

10. (Question) Testing of weapons. If weather does not permit the testing of the
weapons to begin, will the offeror be permitted to delay testing and request an alternate
testing date?
ANSWER: So long as testing has not begun and the weather conditions are such as
they do not meet the conditions for testing stated in the solicitation, the offeror will be
rescheduled to another date.

11. (Question) Will there be night testing of the weapon?

ANSWER: If necessary to complete testing once started.

12. (Question) Can vendors make a visit to NSWC Crane for a site survey of the
range?

ANSWER: Yes, visits will be scheduled after a successful Notice of Intent has been
submitted.

14. (Question) Offerors submission of data information to the Government. How

does the Government intend to safeguard offerors proprietary Data?

ANSWER: Reference DFAR clause 252.227-7016 (c) Right in Bid or Proposal

Information, The Government shall have the rights to use, modify, reproduce, release,
perform, display, or disclose information contained in the Contractor's bid or proposal
within the Government.

15. (Question) How many suppressors must be submitted?

ANSWER: One suppressor is required for each group of three (3) PSR product
samples. The offeror must provide a complete technical and cost proposal. If all parties
remain the same, a single past performance volume is sufficient for the base and
alternate proposals

16. (Question) Has the Government considered using 300 yard tunnels to conduct
the testing?

ANSWER: Yes, the tunnels were considered. The Government decided not to use the
tunnels.

17. (Question) Will the Government post the slides from the PSR Industry Day?

ANSWER: Yes, slides were posted on 20 May 2011 in FEDBIZOPPS under

PSRIndustryDay.

18. (Question) Will the Government provide optics for the PSR weapon samples?

ANSWER: No, the offeror is required to provide the optics to complete the Precision
requirement. (Go/No-Go 2)
19. (Question) Will there be a separate contract for the PSR weapon and the PSR
ammunition?

ANSWER: No, there will only be one contract.

20. (Question) Will the Government accept questions after the solicitation is
released?

ANSWER: Yes. Offerors are reminded that questions should be submitted early. This
allows the Government to provide a timely response for proposal submission.

21. (Question) Will the offeror have the opportunity to train evaluators on the
weapons?

ANSWER: No, not prior to award.

22. (Question) Will the Government provide the elevation (feet above sea level) of
the firing location to ensure that ammunition meets the velocity and energy
requirements specified in the solicitation?

Answer: Yes, the elevation of the test firing location is approximately 630 feet above
sea level.