Amendment 1 - M1128 Base Bleed.docx

This document is an Amendment 1 to a Sources Sought Notice for the M1128 Base Bleed market research solicitation (W15QKN25X15LJ). The U.S. Army Contracting Command-New Jersey is conducting market research to identify potential manufacturers capable of producing base bleed propellant grains for 155mm artillery projectiles. The amendment updates the response date to Tuesday, 22 April 2025 and addresses two key questions regarding production capacity and existing workload considerations.

The market survey seeks manufacturers with existing propellant grain production capabilities who can produce 5,000-10,000 base bleed grain assemblies per month, with a 12-month timeline to achieve production readiness and First Article Test approval. Respondents must provide details on production capabilities, facility infrastructure, storage capacity (minimum 3,000,000 pounds of energetic material), quality assurance systems, and a rough order of magnitude cost estimate. The solicitation targets both domestic and international sources, with technical data packages available upon request and specific documentation requirements for potential contractors. Interested companies must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and submit responses electronically by the specified date.