SOURCES SOUGHT
10 -- GAU-19B Weapons System Parts
- Notice Date
- 12/22/2015
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 332994
— Small Arms, Ordnance, and Ordnance Accessories Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- Department of the Army, Army Contracting Command, ACC - RSA - FT EUSTIS - (SPS), LEE BLVD BLDG 401, Fort Eustis, Virginia, 23604-5577, United States
- ZIP Code
- 23604-5577
- Solicitation Number
- W91215-16-R-0004
- Archive Date
- 2/6/2016
- Point of Contact
- CELESTE J. FELTON, Phone: 7578781045, NANNETTE BENITEZ, Phone: 7578780156
- E-Mail Address
-
celeste.j.felton.civ@mail.mil, nannette.benitez.civ@mail.mil
(celeste.j.felton.civ@mail.mil, nannette.benitez.civ@mail.mil)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- Request for Information: W91215-16-R-0004 Subject: GAU-19B Weapon System Parts 1.0 General Information The Aviation Integration Directorate (AID) is conducting market research in support of the acquisition of GAU-19B Parts. Part nomenclatures and numbers, when available, are as follows: GAU-19B Mount: P/N 10086870 (8 Each); Coupling, Drive: P/N 10086867 (8 Each); Coupling Drive TPN: P/N 10086865 (8 Each); Knife, Rotating: P/N 219F822 (8 Each); Gearshift, Spur: P/N 1008686 (8 Each); Knife Switch: P/N 157D3845 (8 Each); Device, Muzzle: P/N 10086958-4 (8 Each); Barrel Retainer: P/N Unknown (8 Each); Latch Kit: P/N 000060KT (8 Each); Feeder Delinker: P/N Unknown (8 Each). These parts are required for to complete the assembly of eight GAU-19B weapon systems. All of these parts must be compatible with and qualified for use on the light weight GAU-19B three barrel weapon system. Delivery is expected within one year of a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) award to the manufacturer. The Government requests industry information on cost-effective acquisition options. To date, market research has only identified one source, General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems, from which the Government could procure these adapters. The Government does not possess a full technical data package for this requirement. This Request for Information (RFI) is the initiation of market research under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Part 10, and does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue a RFP in the future. 2.0 Proprietary Materials Protection This notice is part of Government Market Research, a continuous process for obtaining the latest information from industry with respect to their current and near-term abilities to support an acquisition of this magnitude. The information collected may be used by the Government to explore acquisition options and strategies for the possible approaches within the military. All information received in response to this RFI that is properly marked as "proprietary" will be handled accordingly. The Government shall not be liable for, or suffer any consequential damages, for any proprietary information not properly identified. RFI responses which contain information that is marked as proprietary will be protected as proprietary information. Such information will be reviewed by a team comprised of Government as well as contractor personnel hired to provide technical assistance for the Government's preparation of an acquisition strategy. All members of the team will be reminded of their obligation to protect such information to the maximum extent permitted or required by the Economic Espionage Act, 18 U.S.C. 1831 et seq., and other applicable statutes or regulations. In addition, Government members will be reminded of their obligations to afford protection under the Trade Secrets Act, 18 U.S.C. 1905. All contractor members are required to protect the information by the terms of their contracts. The Government will make a determination whether or not contractor personnel have organizational conflicts of interest that could adversely affect protection of the information. 3.0 RFI Response Responses to this RFI are requested by 4:00 p.m. E.T., 22 January 2016. Responses should address the qualification status and compatibility of the parts with the light weight GAU-19B three barrel weapon system. In the case of the bomb rack adapter, responses should include such technical data as required to describe the system including a sketch of the adapter, total system weight, qualification testing accomplished, etc. In addition, responses should provide ROM cost and lead time. Unclassified responses should be submitted electronically via the U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Research Development and Engineering Center (AMRDEC) Safe Access and File Exchange website (https://safe.amrdec.army.mil/safe/) in Microsoft Office format or as a portable document format (".pdf") file. Use the following distribution email address as prompted by the site: celeste.j.felton.civ@mail.mil. Classified information should be submitted only if it significantly clarifies or broadens the scope of technology considered. AMRDEC's SAFE site is NOT approved for transmission of classified information. When submitting a classified response, the outer envelope or container shall be addressed to Security Manager, 401 Lee Blvd, Building 401, Room 117, ATTN: Ms. Gunzelman, (757-878-3002), Fort Eustis, VA 23604-5577. The outer envelope or container shall not bear a classification marking or any other unusual marks that might invite special attention to the fact that the contents are classified. The inner envelope or container shall show the address of the sender, the highest classification of the contents, and any other special instructions. The inner envelope or container shall be addressed to Aviation Integration Directorate, 401 Lee Blvd, Building 401, ATTN: Mrs. Celeste Felton, Fort Eustis, VA 23604-5577. Verbal questions will NOT be accepted. Respondents are advised to submit questions via email to the above Government POC. Responses from U.S. firms will be accepted to this RFI. Responses to questions from interested parties will be promptly answered and posted on this FedBizOpps (FBO) website, unless some release of proprietary information is involved or the answer addresses a question peculiar to a Company or that Company's response. Post submittal, one-on-one information sessions with respondents are not contemplated. The Government reserves the right to not address questions received after 4:00 p.m. E.T., 22 January 2016. Disclaimer and Notice: This is NOT a solicitation for proposals, applications, proposal abstracts, or quotations. Per FAR clause 52.215-3, (a) the Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this RFI or to otherwise pay for the information solicited except as an allowable cost under other contracts as provided in subsection 31.205-18, Bid and proposal costs, of the FAR. (b) Responses will be treated as information only. It shall not be used as a proposal. (c) This solicitation is issued for the purpose of obtaining knowledge and information for project planning purposes only. This announcement is for informational and planning purposes only and should not be construed as a commitment by the Government. Respondents will not be notified of the results of any review of this RFI; however, clarification of submissions may be requested by the Contracting Officer. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future RFP, if any is issued. In accordance with FAR 15.201(e), responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. It is the responsibility of the interested parties to monitor this site for additional information pertaining to this RFI or any subsequent issued RFP, if any. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this inquiry.
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- Place of Performance
- Address: ACC-RSA - FT EUSTIS - (SPS), 401 LEE BOULEVARD, FT EUSTIS, Virginia, 23604-5577, United States
- Zip Code: 23604-5577
- Zip Code: 23604-5577
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