MarketSurvey_SPRDL115R0379.docx

MARKET SURVEY

Turret Bearing Assembly (Slewing Ring) for the M109A6 Howitzer

PREFACE:

This is a DLA Land Warren Market Survey for manufacturing and delivery of subject Turret Bearing Assembly (Slewing Ring) (National Stock Number 1025-012943342). The NAICS code proposed to be used is 332994.

OBJECTVES:

DLA Land Warren is conducting a market survey to determine industry’s interest and capability for the manufacturing, and First Article Test of this Turret Bearing Assembly (Slewing Ring).

INTENT:

By use of this survey, it is DLA Land Warren’s intent to compile results of this survey to determine what types of businesses can satisfy this requirement. Capability and responsibility factors are necessary in terms of manufacturing knowledge, resources to furnish this critical component, as well as adherence to a first article test.

ACQUISITION PLAN:

Subject to change, but the current strategy is awarding one contract under a firm-fixed price scenario. The required quantity is 12 with an option for an additional 12 which may be exercised by the Government up to 365 days after successful completion of First Article Test.

DESCRIPTION OF TURRET ASSEMBLY:

The turret bearing is used on the M109A6 Paladin only. This Turret Bearing Assembly (Slewing Ring) is approximately 9.13 feet in diameter. It is comprised mainly of an inner race, two outer races, cylindrical rollers, cages, seals, shims and fasteners.

The parts are assembled on the vehicle. They are the connection point between the hull and the rotating cab. The bearing supports the full weight of the cab, gun mount and cannon. There is a vertical load and a cantilevered load due to the overhanging weight of the cannon. There is significant loading of the cab Turret Bearing Assembly (Slewing Ring) due to firing of the howitzer.

RESPONSES:

Responses to this market survey should be sent via e-mail to the Contracting Officer, Mr. Jamal Brooks at jamal.brooks@dla.mil with a copy furnished to Contract Specialist, Mr. Eric Esau at eric.esau@dla.mil.

DLA Land Warren must receive responses to this market survey by March 31st, 2016. The Government does NOT wish to obtain proprietary or classified documents as a result of this market survey. Your input is voluntary and no compensation will be made for your participation in this survey. No classified or proprietary documentation will be accepted.

GENERAL INFORMATION:

The Government appreciates the time and effort taken to respond to this survey. DLA Land Warren invites your response to the below market survey for the Turret Bearing Assembly (Slewing Ring).

MISCELLANEOUS:

No contract will be awarded from this market survey. This is not a Request for Proposal (RFP) or an announcement of a forthcoming solicitation, nor is it a request seeking participants to be placed on a solicitation mailing list. Response to this survey is voluntary and no reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this market survey and any follow-on information requests. Data submitted in response to this market survey will not be returned and will be used for program planning purposes. The Government is not obligated to notify respondents of the results of the survey.

MARKET SURVEY ATTACHMENT 001

MARKET SURVEY

Turret Bearing Assembly for the M109A6 Howitzer

1. Administrative Information:

a. Company Name:

b. Mailing address and website:

c. Commercial and Government Entity code (CAGE):

d. Location of facility(s) where work will be done:

e. Business size and eligibility under U.S. Government socio-economic programs and preference (i.e., type of small business – Large, Small, Small-Disadvantaged, 8(a), HUBZONE, Woman-Owned, or Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned.

f. How long your company has been in business:

g. Total number of employees:

2. Person Responding to Market Survey:

a. Name:

b. Title:

c. Company Responsibility/Position:

d. Telephone Number:

e. E-mail Address:

3. General:

a. Describe the types of small arms components your company currently manufactures. Have your small arms components been sold, leased or licensed to the general public?

b. Has your company been awarded direct government contracts and/or awarded subcontract work from Defense prime contractors for small arms components in the past five years? Please explain the types of parts, the end-item weapon systems, and identify any contract numbers and awarding agencies and/or companies.

c. Are you capable of manufacturing parts similar to the Turret Bearing Assembly? If so, identify comparable components you have manufactured and delivered in the past (private and public customers).

d. Are you currently under any type of agreement that would prohibit you from competing as a prime contractor for the manufacturing of this Turret Bearing Assembly?

4. Technical:

a. The axial load test requires specialized tooling and test equipment. Does your company have the tooling required to meet this requirement?

b. The Bearing Torque test requires specialized testing and / or fixtures. Parts must be able to rotate while applying an axial and radial load. Does your company have this capability in-house? Please explain your company’s process to meet this requirement.

c. Specialized measuring equipment will be required due to the large size of the parts. Does your company possess this required equipment?

d. There are tight circumference and diametrical requirement on this item. Does your company have experience with tight tolerances? What type of technology does your company possess to meet these requirements?

e. There is a First Article Test requirement for this procurement. Does your company have experience with performing a First Article Test? Has your company worked with DCMA and ARDEC quality in the completion of First Article Test?

5. Technical Challenges:

Based on your responses to the questions in this market survey, what do you consider to be the greatest technical and/or cost competitiveness challenges?