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A -- IMPROVED ACCURACY FOR THE M433 HIGH EXPLOSIVE DUAL PURPOSE CARTRIDGE FIRED IN THE M203 GRENADE LAUNCHER DUE 041798 POC Chian, Remi L., (973) 724-3841 E-MAIL: Contract Specialist (973) 724-3841, iwanicki@pica.army.mil. IMPROVED ACCURACY FOR THE M433 HIGH EXPLOSIVE DUAL PURPOSE CARTRIDGE FIRED IN THE M203 GRENADE LAUNCHER -- Remi Chian, Project Engineer, 973-724-7924. The Product Manager for Small Arms (PMSA) in support of the US Army Infantry Center is seeking candidates with a propulsion system capable of improving the accuracy of the M433 High Explosive Dual Purpose (HEDP) Cartridge. Candidate systems must be: compatible with the M203 grenade launcher, compatible with the M433 HEDP projectile, and effectively improve the accuracy of the M433 HEDP projectile throughout and up to its current maximum range. A preliminary Technical Data Package (TDP) for the M433 HEDP cartridge will be provided for informational purposes upon request. Interested parties must submit information including pictures, illustrations and descriptions of the characteristics and capabilities of their product. This Request for Information (RFI) is for planning purposes and should not be construed as a Request for Proposal (RFP). It is requested that all responses to this market survey be received by the government no later than 17 April 1998. (0076)

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