Hydra 70 - Attachment to SSN RFI 16 June 2025.pdf

UNCLASSIFIED

SOURCES SOUGHT HYDRA-70 2.75 INCH ROCKET SYSTEMS

INTRODUCTION

The Army Contracting Command – Redstone is issuing a sources sought notice as a means of conducting market research in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation Part 10. The purpose of this announcement is to gain knowledge of industry’s interest, capabilities, and qualification to compete and perform the requirement for the future production of the Hydra-70 2.75 inch rocket system for the U.S. Army’s Program Executive Office for Missiles and Space, Project Manager Tactical Aviation and Ground Munitions, and Product Manager Aviation Rockets and Small Guided Munitions Office.

DISCLAIMER

“THIS SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY.

THIS IS NOT A “REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP)” TO BE SUBMITTED. IT DOES

NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION AND SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A

COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT. RESPONSES IN ANY FORM ARE NOT

OFFERS AND THE GOVERNMENT IS UNDER NO OBLIGATION TO AWARD A

CONTRACT AS A RESULT OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. NO FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE

TO PAY FOR PREPARATION OF RESPONSES TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. ANY

INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY RESPONDENTS TO THIS TECHNICAL

DESCRIPTION IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY. RESPONSES WILL NOT BE RETURNED

TO THE RESPONDER. NOT RESPONDING TO THIS NOTICE DOES NOT

PRECLUDE PARTICIPATION IN ANY FUTURE REQUEST FOR QUOTE (RFQ) OR

INVITATION FOR BID (IFB) OR RFP, IF ANY ISSUED. IF A SOLICITATION IS

RELEASED, IT WILL BE SYNOPSIZED ON THE GOVERNMENT-WIDE POINT OF

ENTRY (GPE). IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF POTENTIAL OFFERORS TO

MONITOR THE GPE FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PERTAINING TO THIS

REQUIREMENT.”

PROGRAM BACKGROUND

The U.S. Government has historically procured more than two hundred thousand Hydra-70 2.75 inch rockets on average annually. The Hydra-70 2.75 inch rocket system includes a Mk 66 Mod 4 rocket motor mated with either a M151 High Explosive (HE) 10

lb. warhead, a M229 HE 17 lb. warhead, a M255A2 Flechette warhead, a M274 Training warhead (smoke signature), a WTU-1/B Training warhead (no smoke signature), and other warhead variants. A guided Hydra-70 variant consists of a Mk 66 Mod 4 rocket motor, a M151 HE 10 lb. warhead, and an Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS) mid-body guidance section.

REQUIRED CAPABILITIES

A. The U.S. Government is seeking interested vendors that can produce the

Hydra-70 2.75 inch rocket system as per the U.S. Government Technical Data Package (TDP). However, if a vendor chooses to provide information regarding a proposed replacement to the Hydra-70 2.75 inch rocket system, the Government will review these solutions and the benefits to either performance or producibility/cost must be clearly defined. If a vendor chooses to provide information regarding a proposed replacement to the Hydra-70

2.75 inch rocket system, it must be able to be rapidly qualified and integrated on host platforms, and it must be producible at scale. Variants of interest to the USG include all up rounds with the M151 (guided and unguided), M255A2, M274, and WTU-1/B warheads or equivalent systems.

B. The Hydra-70 TDP is available upon request to qualified respondents with the ability to handle Controlled Unclassified Information and appropriately manage documents with limited access/rights and distribution control guidelines. If interested in building to the legacy Hydra-70 TDP, note that the U.S. Government would be willing to work with the vendor to make reasonable adjustments to the TDP to comply with modern manufacturing practices and standards. The M261 Lightweight Rocket Launcher Interface Control Document (ICD) is available on request to qualified respondents. The Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System ICD is available on request to qualified respondents.

C. If providing a response to build the Hydra-70 2.75 inch rocket system to the

USG TDP, the vendor has the option to assume the MK 90 grain will be provided as Government Furnished Material.

D. All responses should include as much of the following information as possible:

i. Timeline to establish an initial production capability.

ii. Projected or actual annual production quantities.

iii. Ability/timeline to scale production capacity.

E. If proposing an alternate design, the proposed solutions shall:

i. Be of a modular design that would result in an all up round consisting of an unguided rocket that can mate with multiple warheads.

ii. Include a high explosive warhead, a flechette warhead, and a training warhead (with and without visual indicators).

iii. Allow the high explosive all up round to be fired in a guided configuration using the Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS) guidance section, or a guidance section with similar characteristics.

iv. Have a maximum range of at least 8km in the unguided configuration, and at least 7km in the guided configuration.

v. Comply with all applicable military standards, regulations, and policies including, but not limited to: AR385-10, AR700-127, AR70-62, AR73-1, AR750-43, AR770-2, AR770-3, CJCSI4360.01D, MIL-STD-1316F, MIL-STD-810H(1), MIL-STD-

882E, PAM385-16, PAM385-64, PAM73-1, PAM750-43,

PAM770-2, PAM770-3, TB700-2, 21 CFR 1040.11, 48 CFR 223,

and 49 CFR 173.

a. If proposing an alternate design, the proposed solutions should:

i. Comply with minimum smoke requirements as specified in STANAG 6016 classification level AA.

ii. Be compatible with the M260/M261 lightweight rocket launcher.

b. If proposing an alternate design, the proposed solutions may:

i. Include additional warheads such as flares (daylight and infrared), smoke screening, target marking, or other warheads the respondent believes may benefit the USG.

ii. Include additional fuze options not traditionally associated with the M151, M255A2, and M274, such as a proximity fuze.

c. Additionally, if proposing a solution other than the Hydra-70 rocket, please also include:

i. Overview of the proposed design, including detailed explanations of key components to include the rocket motor, warhead(s), and fuze.

ii. Concept of operations for the proposed solution, to include how the system will be employed against targets (launcher, fire control system, etc.).

iii. Timeline for the proposed solution to be Technology Readiness Level 7 or greater.

F. Responses must include:

a. Company Name, Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code, Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS), and (physical/mailing) address of the contractor.

b. Point of contact including name, title, phone number, and email address.

c. Size of contractor, average annual revenue for the past three years, and number of employees.

d. Whether the business is currently classified as a large, small, small disadvantaged, 8(a), and/or Women-owned small business, or service-disabled veteran-owned small business.

G. Interested businesses must send submissions via email to clarence.n.daniels.civ@army.mil no later than 09 July 2025. Submissions shall not exceed 10 pages (8.5 X 11 inches). Format of submissions shall be mailto:clarence.n.daniels.civ@army.mil in accordance with the outline above. Font shall be Arial 12 point with one-inch borders. All information must be submitted at no cost or obligation to the Government. No information marked {Proprietary to company name} will be disclosed outside of the Department of Defense. No telephone inquiries will be accepted. The documentation provided will not be returned. This is not a Solicitation or offer and does not obligate the Government to issue a Solicitation.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

A. Personnel and Facility Security Clearances. A DD Form 254 Contract Security Classification Specification shall apply to this requirement and the prime contractor shall have or demonstrate the ability to obtain a Secrete Facility Clearance.

B. Berry Amendment.

C. Information technology (e.g., Clinger-Cohen Act) and cybersecurity.

D. Service Contract Act.

E. Government furnished property plan.

INDUSTRY DAY

The U.S. Government will host an Industry Day on July 16, 2025. Participation will be at no expense to the U.S. Government, and each vendor will be limited to two (2) participants. To register for this event, please email Ms. Rachelle Moore, Hydra-70 Program Officer, rachelle.l.moore.civ@army.mil, no later than July 7, 2025, at noon Central Standard Time. Upon registration, participants will receive additional information. Failure to register for the event will result in denied entry. Please submit industry day questions, comments, and or feedback regarding this requirement no later than July 9, 2025 to Ms. Moore. These questions will be answered during the July 16th Industry Day meeting. Questions submitted after July 9th will not be addressed.

AVAILABILITY OF EXISTING TECHNICAL DATA PACKAGE

Companies may request a copy of the Government-owned TDP via email from Mr.

Clarence Daniels at clarence.n.daniels.civ@army.mil. Any requests must contain the following information: CAGE code, Company Name, Point of Contact, Street Address, City, State, Zip Code, and Telephone Number.

ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

The NAICS code related to this action is 332993.

The USG will consider all business types, especially small businesses, and will determine to the maximum extent possible if a future acquisition can be set aside.

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