SOURCES SOUGHT
13 -- Sources sought for possible small caliber second source contract
- Notice Date
- 12/16/2009
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 332992
— Small Arms Ammunition Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- Rock Island Contracting Center (RI-CC), ATTN: AMSAS-AC, Rock Island, IL 61299-6500
- ZIP Code
- 61299-6500
- Solicitation Number
- W52P1J-SOURCES-SOUGHT-SMALL-CALIBER
- Response Due
- 1/8/2010
- Archive Date
- 3/9/2010
- Point of Contact
- Randy Slusser, (309) 782-7954
- E-Mail Address
-
Rock Island Contracting Center (RI-CC)
(randall.slusser@us.army.mil)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- Description: The U.S. Army Contracting Command, Rock Island Contracting Center, on behalf of The Office of the Project Manager, Maneuver Ammunition Systems, located at Picatinny, NJ is seeking possible sources for the manufacture and delivery of up to fourteen small caliber ammunition items or configurations consisting of 5.56mm, 7.62mm and Caliber.50 calibers. A total estimated quantity of 44M rounds may be awarded in FY11, followed by quantities varying from 0-120M rounds per year from FY12-FY15. These items are identified by a unique DODIC or Department Of Defense Identification Code that describes the caliber, cartridge type(s), and the method and type of pack-out. The DODICs contained in this market survey are for complete cartridges and are to include all required packaging. The DODICs must meet the requirements of the applicable Military Specification and the U.S. Technical Data Package (TDP) associated with each item. Interested parties shall identify the facilities that will be utilized along with their capability/capacity per year for each cartridge type identified in the descriptions below based on deliveries commencing 9 months after contract award. The 14 DODICs by caliber are: 5.56mm: DODIC: A059 NSN: 1305-01-155-5459 NOMENCLATURE: Cartridge, 5.56mm, Ball, M855; Packed 10-Ctgs/10 Round Clip; 3-Clips/Carton; 4-Cartons/Bandoleer, M8 with Magazine Filler; 7-Bandoleers/Box, Ammunition M2A1; 2-Box, M2A1/Box, Wirebound (Total 1680 Ctgs/Box, Wirebound) DODIC: A062 NSN: 1305-01-258-8692 NOMENCLATURE: Cartridge, 5.56mm, Ball, M855, Linked; Packed 200-Ctgs/Belt, Link, Cartridge, M27; 1-Belt/Magazine, Ammo, M249 SAW; 1-Magazine, Ammo, M249 SAW/Bandoleer 200 Rd Mag, (M249 M.G.); 4-Bandoleers/Container, Ammo, PA108; 2-Container, PA108/Box, Wirebound (Total 1600 Ctgs/Box, Wirebound) DODIC: A064 NSN: 1305-01-252-0153 NOMENCLATURE: Cartridge, 5.56mmm, Ball, M855 and Tracer, M856, Linked (4:1); Packed 200-Ctgs/Belt, Link, Cartridge, M27; 1-Belt/Magazine, Ammo, M249, SAW; 1-Magazine, Ammo, M249, SAW/Bandoleer, 200 Rd Mag, (M249 M.G.); 4-Bandoleers/Container, Ammo, PA108; 2-Containers, PA108/Box, Wirebound (Total 1600 Ctgs/Box, Wirebound) DODIC: A080 NSN: 1305-00-182-3217 NOMENCLATURE: Cartridge, 5.56mm, Blank, M200; Packed 20-Ctgs/Carton; 57-Cartons/Box, Ammunition, M2A1; 2-Box, M2A1/Box, Wirebound (Total 2280 Ctgs/Box, Wirebound) DODIC: AA33 NSN: 1305-01-457-4589 NOMENCLATURE: Cartridge, 5.56mm, M855, Ball (10-Rd Clips); Packed 10-Ctg/10 Round Clip; 3-Clip/Paperboard Box; 30-Papreboard Box/Inner Fiberboard Box; 2-Inner Fiberboard Box/Outer Fiberboard Box (Total 1800 Ctg/Outer Fiberboard Box) DODIC: AB56* NSN: 1305-01-559-3332 NOMENCLATURE: Cartridge, 5.56mm, Ball, M855A1, Linked; Packed 200-Ctgs/Belt, Link, Cartridge, M27; 1-Belt/Magazine, Ammo, M249 SAW; 1-Magazine, Ammo, M249 SAW/Bandoleer 200 Rd Mag, (M249 M.G.); 4-Bandoleers/Container, Ammo, PA108; 2-Container, PA108/Box, Wirebound (Total 1600 Ctgs/Box, Wirebound) DODIC: AB57* NSN: 1305-01-155-5459 NOMENCLATURE: Cartridge, 5.56mm, Ball, M855A1; Packed 10-Ctgs/10 Round Clip; 3-Clips/Carton; 4-Cartons/Bandoleer, M8 with Magazine Filler; 7-Bandoleers/Box, Ammunition M2A1; 2-Box, M2A1/Box, Wirebound (Total 1680 Ctgs/Box, Wirebound) DODIC: AB58* NSN: 1305-01-457-4589 NOMENCLATURE: Cartridge, 5.56mm, M855A1, Ball (10-Rd Clips); Packed 10-Ctg/10 Round Clip; 3-Clip/Paperboard Box; 30-Papreboard Box/Inner Fiberboard Box; 2-Inner Fiberboard Box/Outer Fiberboard Box (Total 1800 Ctg/Outer Fiberboard Box) 7.62mm: DODIC: A131 NSN: 1305-00-892-2150 NOMENCLATURE: Cartridge, 7.62mm, NATO, Ball, M80 and Tracer, M62, Linked (4:1); Packed 100-Ctg/Belt, Link, Cartridge, M13; 1-Belt/Carton; 1-Carton/Bandoleer, M4; 2-Bandoleer/ Container, M19A1; 4-Container, M19A1/Box, Wirebound (Total 800 Ctg/Box, Wirebound) DODIC: A143 NSN: 1305-00-892-2330 NOMENCLATURE: Cartridge, 7.62mm, NATO, Ball, M80; Packed 100-Ctg/Belt, Link, Cartridge, M13; 1-Belt/Carton; 1-Carton/Bandoleer, M4; 2-Bandoleer/Container, M19A1; 4-Container, M19A1/Box, Wirebound (Total 800 Ctg/Box, Wirebound) DODIC: AZ53* SSN: E02012 NOMENCLATURE: Cartridge, 7.62mm, 4 Ball/1 Tracer Linked, Lead Free DODIC: AZ54* SSN: E02011 NOMENCLATURE: Cartridge, 7.62mm, Ball Linked, Lead Free Caliber.50: DODIC: A555 NSN: 1305-00-028-6574 NOMENCLATURE: Cartridge, Caliber.50, Ball, M33; Packed 100-Ctg/Belt, Link, Cartridge, M9; 1-Belt/Container, M2A1; 2-Container, M2A1/Box, Wirebound (Total 200 Ctg/Box, Wirebound) DODIC: A557 NSN: 1305-01-370-2594 NOMENCLATURE: Cartridge, Caliber.50, Ball, M33 and Tracer, M17, Linked (4:1); Packed 100-Ctg/Belt, Link, Cartridge, M9; 1-Belt/Container, M2A1; 2-Container, M2A1/Box, Wirebound (Total 200 Ctg/Box, Wirebound) *TDPs for these items are currently not yet available; however, they are being listed in this sources sought announcement to assess potential capability. A subset of the above cartridge families and DODICs may be procured in various quantities. All DODICs procured shall conform to U.S. Technical Data Packages and Military Specifications. The U.S. Government has no intention of waiving any technical data package requirements (dimensional, material, performance, quality, packaging, etc.) The U.S is interested in identifying producers who have the capability to manufacture the aforementioned cartridge types (on a collective or individual basis), especially those in the U.S. and Canada. Producers are encouraged to respond even if they only produce a single caliber family (5.56mm, 7.62mm or 50 Caliber). In the case where tracer cartridges cannot be produced and are acquired from another source, please annotate the manufacturer and their capability for tracer production. Planned Acquisition: A five-year (FY11-FY15) contract is contemplated for this effort. A single award or multiple awards will be made. Submission Information: THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION AND DOES NOT OBLIGATE THE GOVERNMENT TO ISSUE A SOLICITATION. This announcement is for INFORMATION and PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY and should NOT be construed as a commitment by the Government for any purpose. This announcement does not constitute a Request for Proposal and no contract will be awarded from this announcement. Requests for solicitation will not receive a response. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this announcement and any follow-up information requests. No basis for claim against the Government shall arise as a result from a response to this announcement or Government use of any information provided. This announcement does not restrict the Government to an ultimate acquisition strategy. The Government reserves the right to consider acquisition strategies as deemed appropriate. Depending on the information received from this announcement, the Government may plan a Small Caliber Ammunition Industry Day. Responders should indicate their interest in an Industry Day and the potential topics. Reference drawings can be made available upon request. All responses to this announcement must be received within 30 days of this announcement. Address all responses to Mr. Randy Slusser, Procuring Contracting Officer, Rock Island Contracting Center, CCRC-AF, 1 Rock Island Arsenal, Rock Island, IL, USA 61299-8000, telephone: 309-782-7954, E-mail: randall.slusser@us.army.mil.
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- Address: Rock Island Contracting Center (RI-CC) ATTN: CCRC-AF Rock Island IL
- Zip Code: 61299-8000
- Zip Code: 61299-8000
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