Artillery (PA-55 and PA-71/A) Fiber Containers (Market Survey)
Artillery (PA-55 and PA-71/A) Fiber Containers (Market Survey)
On behalf of the Office of the Project Manager Combat Ammunition Systems (OPM-CAS), the U.S. Army Contracting Command-Rock Island (ACC-RI), located at Rock Island Arsenal, Rock Island, IL, is conducting a market survey to identify qualified sources capable of producing the Artillery (PA-55 and PA-71/A) Fiber Containers. The purpose of this market survey is to obtain current information on the capability of Small Businesses to provide the Artillery (PA-55 and PA-71/A) Fiber Containers to the warfighter for FY22-FY27 military requirements. It is the intent of PM-CAS to use Sealed Bidding in awarding this requirement.
Item Description: The following item description describes the Fiber Containers in sufficient detail to respond to this sources sought notice.
The PA-55 Artillery Fiber Container is a spirally wound fiber tube used for 105mm artillery rounds. It has a telescoping cover on each end. Each cover has a crimped metal end. The windings of the PA-55 Fiber Container consist of layers of kraft paper, foil, and asphalt material. The outer dimensions are a maximum 5.16" dia. X 31.88" max length. The PA-55 has inner kraft tubes which support a steel washer near the containers center.
The PA-71/A Artillery Fiber Containers are spirally wound fiber tubes for 105mm artillery rounds. They include a stamped one-piece metal cover and a crimped metal end. The windings of the fiber tubes consist of layers of kraft paper, foil, and asphalt material. The outer dimensions are 5.28” maximum dia. X 35.83” maximum length. The PA-71/A contains cylindrical foam inserts and a double-beveled steel support washer.
The Technical Data Packages (TDPs) for the listed Artillery Fiber Containers are available upon request. To obtain Technical Information for this notice the interested source must request explicit access through the “attachments/links” tab in https://sam.gov/content/home within this notice.These TDPs are marked Distribution A, The PA-55 and PA-71/A Fiber Containers will be built to certified Government Technical Data Packages (TDPs), which will be available upon request. The TDPs are coded as Distribution Statement A (approved for public release; distribution is unlimited). A fully executed DD Form 2345 must be submitted prior to receiving the TDPs
To qualify as a source for this effort, all interested parties must submit the requested information as follows:
a) Evidence of capabilities including an ability to produce the Artillery PA-55 Fiber Container at a rate of 12,000 units per month and the Artillery PA-71/A Fiber Container at a rate of 10,000 units per month,
b) Manufacturing experience and evidence of successful Pre-Award Surveys of the Artillery (PA-55 and PA-71/A) Fiber Containers or similar products within the past 3 years;
c) Description of facilities, equipment, manufacturing process, personnel (numbers, size, experience, specialized skill sets), inspection capability, location, and environmental compliance as it relates to the above technical and production efforts;
d) Evidence of Quality Assurance and Reliability programs to support this production program and technical services; and
e) Company name, address, telephone number, email address, technical point of contact, Cage Code, and company size (please specify as either a Small Business, Small Disadvantaged Business, 8(a) concern, Woman-Owned Small Business, Historically Underutilized Business Zone concern, Veteran-Owned Small Business, or Service-Disabled Small Business).
All contractors interested in this potential, future solicitation must have active registration in the System of Award Management (SAM) database.
This market survey is for informational and planning purposes only and NOT construed as a Request for Proposal (RFP) or as an obligation on the part of the Government. Submissions for the requested information produce no cost or obligation to the Government. No information provided returns to the vendor, and all retained information remains in a confidential status. Please identify any proprietary information submitted. Proprietary responses will be protected in accordance with the markings. This is only a market survey notice, not a pre-solicitation notice. If a formal solicitation is generated at a later date, a solicitation notice will be published to Contracting Opportunities in System for Award Management (https://www.sam.gov/SAM). All companies interested in a future solicitation must be registered in the System for Award Management (https://www.sam.gov/SAM/).
All submissions must arrive within fifteen (15) calendar days from the date of this publication via electronic mail to Amy L. Clever, amy.l.clever.civ@mail.mil or Angela Venes, angela.m.venes.civ@mail.mil. The email shall contain a subject line that reads “W52P1J-21-R-FC22…..”.. The Government will accept written questions regarding this market survey by e-mail ONLY. TELEPHONE INQUIRIES ARE NOT ACCEPTED.
W52P1J-21-R-FC22 Department of the Army Materiel Command Joint Munitions Command
8/19/21, 11:59 AM Artillery (PA-55 and PA-71/A) Fiber Containers (Market Survey)
The U.S. Army Contracting Command-Rock Island, Arsenal Island, Rock Island, IL 61299-6000, on behalf of the Office of the Project Manager Combat Ammunition Systems, located at Picatinny Arsenal, New Jersey anticipates awarding on or about October 31, 2022, a competitive Small Business Set-Aside, Firm-Fixed Price, Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity single-award contract with five (5) ordering periods (one-year each) utilizing an Invitation for Bids (IFB) approach, per FAR 14, for the PA-55 and PA-71/A Fiber Containers for 105mm Artillery Cartridges.
The PA-55 Fiber Container provides packaging for the 105mm M1 High Explosive Cartridge. The PA-71/A Fiber Container provides packaging for the 105mm PGU-43/B Training and Practice Cartridge, the PGU-44/B HE Cartridge and the PGU-45/B High Fragmentation Cartridge.
The estimated quantities for this five (5) year contract are 57,296 PA-55 Fiber Containers and 209,152 PA-71/A Fiber Containers. The associated North American Industry Classification System Code for the PA-55 and PA-71/A Fiber Containers is 332219.
The IFB will be available electronically in accordance with FAR 5.2 at the following internet address: https://sam.gov/ on or about August 19,2022. Interested small businesses are advised to periodically access the internet address in order to obtain any amendments which may be issued.
Contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database by accessing the SAM web site at https://sam.gov/ in order to be eligible for contract award.
This notice does not constitute a formal IFB, nor is the Government obligated to issue an IFB. The point of contact for this requirement is Mr. Matthew Young, matthew.j.young98.civ@army.mil, CCRI-AMC, 3055 Rodman Ave. Building 60, 3rd Floor, Rock Island, IL 61299-6000.
W52P1J-22-R-FC22 Department of the Army Materiel Command Joint Munitions Command
7/25/22, 2:43 PM Artillery (PA-55 and PA-71/A) Fiber Containers - Post-award Synopsis
This procurement is for the PA-55 and PA-71/A Fiber Containers for 105mm Artillery rounds. The PA-55 Fiber Container provides packaging for the M1 High Explosive (HE) Cartridge and the PA-71/A Fiber Container provides packaging for the Projectile Gun Unit (PGU) 43/B, 44/B and 45/B. The Fiber Containers requirement will meet the forthcoming estimated need for production quantities supporting Army Surge, United States Marine Corps (USMC), United States Air force (USAF), and potential Foreign Military Sales (FMS). PA-55 and PA-71/A Fiber Containers used for 105mm Artillery Cartridges. Awarded contract W518TC-23-D-0008 to UNITED AMMUNITION CONTAINER INC for 12081223.00 on 2023-05-04.
W519TC-23-D-0008 Department of the Army Materiel Command Contracting Command Rock Island Arsenal
5/5/23, 9:19 AM