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FBO DAILY ISSUE OF JUNE 30, 2006 FBO #1677
SOURCES SOUGHT

13 -- Sources Sought - M228 Fuze

Notice Date

6/28/2006
 

Notice Type

Sources Sought
 

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

W52P1J07RM228
 

Response Due

7/28/2006
 

Archive Date

9/26/2006
 

Small Business Set-Aside

N/A
 

Description

The Industrial Base Readiness Division of the Joint Munitions Command (JMC) is conducting a market survey of industry to identify sources that are interested in manufacturing the subject fuzes. The technical POC is: Shane Macey, US Army Research and Development Engineering Center (ARDEC), (973)724-2276. The technical description of this item is as follows: Fuze, Hand Grenade, M228, NSN: 1330-00-168-5502, DODIC: G878. The M228 is a pyrotechnic delay igniting fuze used in conjunction with the M69 Grenade body, as a trainer for the M67 Fragmentation Hand Gre nade. The M228 emits a small puff of smoke when activated. The fuze is equipped with a steel safety Pin and Pull Ring, and a safety clip. The safety pin and the safety clip are removed to arm the grenade while holding the lever tight to the grenade body. W hen the lever is released, the spring-loaded striker rotates and initiates the primer. The primer ignites a delay element, which initiates the igniter. The igniter produces an audible signal and a white smoke charge. For purposes of this survey, anticipated quantities may be in the following ranges: 200k/month for FY07 (2M total) and an option for 320k/month for FY08 (4M total). Final delivery of both the FY07 and FY08 (if this option is exercised) cannot be later tha n May 2010. Responses to this survey should represent the contractors best attempt to meet the delivery schedule for the stated quantities. The government considers automated inspection of critical features an essential skill. Please see the required questionnaire for the specific critical features. This survey is restricted to the NTIB for both large & small business concerns. Additional information can be requested from the above POC. A respondent to this market survey should be able to show that they have adequate technical capability, manufacturi ng capacity, and certification to receive export-controlled technical data (as applicable). The TDP for the M228 is approved for distribution to U.S. contractors only. Export restrictions apply. Interested companies who have the necessary capabilities should respond by providing the following information: a brief summary of your company's capabilities, description of facilities, personnel, and related manufacturing experience; estimated minimum an d maximum monthly production quantities, estimated prices, and the minimum procurement quantity (MPQ) required for production. If a respondent does not have adequate resources (technical, manufacturing, export-controlled tech data certification, personnel, etc) available, the respondent must be able to demonstrate his ability to obtain those resources in a timely fashion. If a respondent chooses to utilize the services of sub-tier vendors or subcontractors, those vendors or subcontractors must also meet the se criteria. Also required is completion of a questionnaire requesting specific information regarding your company's capability. Please complete this questionnaire, in addition to the information requested above. This information shall be submitted within 30 calendar days from the date of this publication to: US ARMY JOINT MUNITIONS COMMAND, ATTN: SFSJM-ISP/JIM ROIBNSON, E-mail: jim.robinson3@us.army.mil, BLDG 350, ROCK ISLAND, IL 61299-6000. All information collected from this market survey shall be used for planning purposes only. Do not mistake this sources sought as a request for proposal or as an obligation on the part of the Government. The Government does not intend to award a contract o n the basis of this market survey or otherwise pay for information solicited. Please identify any proprietary information submitted. All information submitted will be held in a confidential status. COMPLETE RESPONSES to this Sources Sought: If your firm is interested in submitting your capability information in response to this sources sought notice, you must obtain, answer, and return the Market Research Questionnaire referenced above. Please submit your request for questionnaire to Ms. Cheryl Nielsen at email address cheryl.nielsen@us.army.mil. Please include with your request the name and email address of the person you wish to receive the questionnaire.
 

Place of Performance

Address: U.S. Army Field Support Command ATTN: AMSFS-CCA, Rock Island IL

Zip Code: 61299-6500

Country: US
 

Record

SN01079455-W 20060630/060628221049 (fbodaily.com)
 

Source

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