MODIFICATION
13 -- 25MM PGU-23 TP
- Notice Date
- 5/3/2006
- Notice Type
- Modification
- NAICS
- 332993
— Ammunition (except Small Arms) Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- U.S. Army Field Support Command, ATTN: AMSFS-CCA, Rock Island, IL 61299-6500
- ZIP Code
- 61299-6500
- Solicitation Number
- W52P1J06R0143
- Response Due
- 5/16/2006
- Archive Date
- 7/15/2006
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- The purpose of this Sources Sought/Market Research is to identify potential sources capable of manufacturing the 25mm PGU-23 Target Practice (TP) Cartridge, NSN 1305-01-390-7977, P/N 1305-A978. An estimated base quantity for a potential procurement is 115,500 cartridges. An option may be included for out-year requirements. The main components of the PGU-23 TP cartridge are the steel projectile body, propellant, steel cartridge case, and percussion primer. Production of the 25MM PGU-23 TP is very c omplex and requires sophisticated industrial capabilities. A respondent to this market survey must have the skills and production capabilities available to manufacture and prove out the 25MM PGU-23 TP Cartridge. Specific skills required to manufacture the 25MM PGU-23 TP Cartridge are as follows: propellant experts, set-up mechanics, machinists, process engineers and inspection personnel with the critical skills needed to successfully produce this round. Specific production capabilities required include: eq uipment to Load, Assemble, and Pack (LAP) this cartridge, required propellant storage and handling facilities, ballistic test equipment and specialized machine tooling unique to the manufacture of the PGU-23 HEI cartridge. A producer must be able to compl ete a First Article Test. Interested firms who feel they are capable of manufacturing the 25MM PGU-23 TP Cartridge are invited to indicate their interest by providing the Government a brief summary of their company's capabilities, including a brief descri ption of facilities, personnel, available production capacity, and past manufacturing experience as it relates to the above criteria. Information must be submitted to schmollj@afsc.army.mil not later than May 16, 2006 and identify 25MM PGU-23 TP Cartridge s Sources Sought/Market Research as the subject of the response. This is a market survey for planning purposes only and shall not be construed as a Request for Proposal or as an obligation on the part of the Government. The Government does not intend to aw ard a contract based on this market survey or otherwise pay for information solicited. The information provided will be utilized by AFSC in developing its acquisition approach for future 25MM requirements. The point of contact is Julie Schmoll, (309)782- 8588.
- Place of Performance
- Address: U.S. Army Field Support Command ATTN: AMSFS-CCA Rock Island IL
- Zip Code: 61299-6500
- Country: US
- Zip Code: 61299-6500
- Record
- SN01040135-W 20060505/060503220901 (fbodaily.com)
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