Commander, Marine Corps Systems Command, Quantico, VA 22314-5010

10 -- M2 HEAVY MACHINE GUN QUICK CHANGE BARREL DUE 080296 POC Contact Point - Terence J McGinn, CTQ2TM, FAX 703-784-5826. The Marine Corps Systems Command (MARCORSYSCOM) is issuing this Request for Information (RFI). MARCORSYSCOM is presently conducting a market investigation on the feasibility of using Non-Developmental Items (NDI) to upgrade the M2 Heavy Machine Gun to include a quick change stellite barrel modification, manual safety and adjustable front sight. MARCORSYSCOM intends to provide a suitable firing range with bleachers, ammunition, tripods and mounts for vendors to provide a briefing, present their wears and fire the system. Each vendor will be allotted one hour for the entire demonstration, if more time is required, it is to be requested upon acceptance of this invitation. The audience will consist of members of all four branches of service to include requirements, acquisition and user communities (no hands on firing for attendees). Question and answer session will be conducted at the end of the demonstration. The intent of the demonstrations is to generate interest among the services in this yet to be funded program and establish a good acquisition plan. The following general comments are provided so that vendors are prepared to respond : (a) Can existing receivers be used? (b) Can existing barrels be used? (c) Do all modifications have to be done by vendor? (d) Will the weapons have a fixed headspace and timing? (e) Are any additional tools required for maintenance or operation? (f) Can these changes be incorporated on ground, vehicle, and tank applications? (g) What effects do these changes have on reliability and maintainability? (h) Have all components been tested for adverse conditions? (i) Can standard military optical day/night devices be easily applied? (j) Is test data available? NOTE: No recording or camera equipment permitted in the demonstration area. This notice does not constitute an invitation for Bids or a request for Proposal (RFP) and it is not a commitment by the Marine Corps Systems Command to procure subject equipment. The tentative date for this demonstration is 27/28 August 1996, all vendors will be notified by telephone of the exact time and date of the demonstration. Interested participants in this program shall submit in writing acceptance and a point of contact that can be reached to finalize agenda by the close of business 2 August 1996 to COMMANDER ATTN CTQ2TM MARCORSYSCOM 2033 BARNETT AVE SUITE 315 QUANTICO VA 22134-5010. No solicitation document exists at this time. THE MARINE CORPS DOES NOT INTEND TO AWARD A CONTRACT ON THE BASIS OF THIS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION OR OTHERWISE PAY FOR THE INFORMATION SOLICITED. (0199)

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