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FBO DAILY ISSUE OF SEPTEMBER 13, 2006 FBO #1752
SOURCES SOUGHT

13 -- CTG 20MM PGU-30A/B and various 20MM Linking efforts

Notice Date

9/11/2006
 

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

W52P1J06R0117
 

Response Due

10/26/2006
 

Archive Date

12/25/2006
 

Small Business Set-Aside

N/A
 

Description

The purpose of this Sources Sought/Market Research is to identify potential sources capable of manufacturing 20mm PGU-30A/B Cartridges, and perform various 20mm Linking efforts. The Government Technical Data Package (TDP) contains the performance spe cification and top-level drawings. The main components include Brass Cartridgte Case, Propellant, Projectile, Primer. The performance requirements include Function and Casualty, Muzzle Velocity, Chamber Pressure, Action Time, Accuracy, Environmental Condit ions, and Waterproofness. The TDP is classified as 'Distribution X'; distribution is authorized to US Government Agencies and private individuals or enterprises eligible to obtain export controlled technical data. The Arms Export Control Act (Title 22, U.S .C., Sec 2751, et.seq.) or the Export Administration Act of 1979, as amended, Title 50, U.S.C., App. 2401 et.seq., restrict distribution of the TDP. Violations of these export laws are subject to severe criminal penalties. Disseminate IAW provisions of DOD Directive 523 0.25. Offerors must be registered with the U.S./Canada Joint Certification Office to obtain a copy of the top two drawings (See www.dlis.dla.mil/jcp for instructions and information). A respondent to this market survey must have available th e facilities and skills required to manufacture and demonstrate via test that these cartridges meet all government specification requirements. Specific production capabilities and skills required to manufacture the 20mm PGU-30A/B include: ballistices exper tise, chmical expertise in the formulation and production of propellant, production line set-up mechanics, and process and design engineering knowledge related to the load, assembly, and pack-out (LAP) for 20mm cartridges. Key industrial capabilities/equip ment include (1) automated LAP line (which includes projectile trace for the PGU-30A/B, primer insertion, loading of propellant into cartridge cases, and sealing and crimping of the projectile to the case), (2) ballistic test lab equipment, (3) 20mm LW Man n barrels, (4) indoor and outdoor test ranges which permit the sage, instrumented, firing of this cartridge, and (5) machining of the projectile body and nose, drawing and machining the cartridge case, and forming the link. Linking operation for the PGU-28 A/B SAPHEI and PGU-30A/B TP-T requires a facility that meets all safety and distant requirements for such explosive material. The equipment must be able to handle the mixing ratio for the configuration of rounds and place rounds at proper depth to the link , and have the appropriate inspection systems in place. Skills required to produce these cartridges include: ammunition process/design engineers; set-up mechanics and operators familiar with the programming and operation of ammunition component sub-assembl y production equipment and LAP production equipment identified above; toolmakers and machinists to support all production facilities/equipment; certified inspectors, quality control engineers, ultrasonic technicians, metallurgists; ballistics test personne l to perform in-process ballistic testing and final inspection, packout, First Article Test (FAT) and Lot Acceptance Test (LAT); ballistics testing, and shipment of ammunition products. These critical skills require an extended period of time to acquire th e job knowledge needed to manufacture and provide high quality ammunition in a timely manner. Due to the customers demand for timely deliveries, the producers must be able to successfully conduct and complete a FAT within 150 days after award and first pro duction within 180 days after award. Government furnished material will be MK3 pallets and M548 cans. Interested U.S./Canadian firms who feel they are capable of manufacturing 20mm PGU-30A/B and various linking efforts are invited to indicate their interes t by providing the Government a brief description or summary of their company's capabilities, including a brief description of facilities, personnel, and past m anufacturing experience as it relates to the above criteria. Information must be submitted to: HQ, ASC, ATTN: AMSAS-ACA-F/Sandy Connors, 1 Rock Island Arsenal, Rock Island, IL 61299-6000. Please respond NO LATER THAN 26 October 2006 and identify 'CTG 20MM PGU-30A/B Medium Caliber Sources Sought/Market Research' as the subject of your response. This is a market survey for planning purposes only and shall not be construed as a Request for Proposal or as on obligation on the part of the Government. The Governm ent does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this market survey or otherwise pay for information solicited.
 

Place of Performance

Address: U.S. Army Field Support Command ATTN: AMSAS-ACA, Rock Island IL

Zip Code: 61299-6500

Country: US
 

Record

SN01139913-W 20060913/060911221356 (fbodaily.com)
 

Source

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