100% small business set-aside 5 YR IDIQ M548 metal ammunition container, NSN:8140-00-739-0233 part number:7258943

This acquisition is a 100% Small Business Set-aside.

The Army Contracting Command - Rock Island (ACC-RI) and the Office of the Project Manager, Maneuver Ammunition Systems (PM MAS) intend to award one 5-Year Firm-Fixed Price Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract (FY 15-FY 19) for the following item.

Container:
M548 Metal Ammunition Container (Box)
NSN: 8140-00-739-0233 Part Number: 7258943
Guaranteed Minimum Quantity 5,000 each
Contract Maximum Quantity 425,000 each

The M548 Metal Ammunition Container is used for all services to support both training and combat requirements. The M548 Metal Ammunition Container is a rectangular air tight steel box, with internal dimensions of 7 7/16 quote mark x 18 quote mark x 14 quote mark high. It is a critical packaging component used for movement and long term storage of small and medium caliber ammunition, along with various other ammunition items. The technical data package (TDP) provides a detailed description of the M548 Metal Ammunition Container. There is a requirement for First Article Testing and reporting and Light Phosphate Coating TT-C-490 and Procedure approval.

Estimated Solicitation Issue Date: January 5, 2015
Estimated Solicitation Closing Date: February 5, 2015

Note: This is only an estimated date and it is incumbent upon the offeror(s) to monitor FBO for the release of this solicitation.

The following is the good faith estimated quantity projection (FY/QTY):

FY15 - 30,000 each
FY16 - 65,000 each
FY17 - 65,000 each
FY18 - 65,000 each
FY19 - 65,000 each
NOTE: Quantities are estimates only and may be less than or potentially more than the estimated quantities shown above. Quantities will be priced subject to the winning offeror's proposed range of prices. These requirements are currently unfunded.

The resulting IDIQ will include five (5) Ordering Periods:

OP 01: Date of contract award through 365 days after award.
OP 02: 366 days after award through 731 days after award.
OP 03: 732 days after award through 1097 days after award.
OP 04: 1098 days after award through 1463 days after award.
OP 05: 1464 days after award through 1829 days after award.

This solicitation will be issued electronically in accordance with FAR 4.502 and 5.102, therefore, hardcopies will not be provided. Vendors wishing an electronic copy may download it on or after the issue date by accessing the following address via the internet: http://www4.osc.army.mil/padds_web/refdb.htm

CAUTION: This solicitation will be issued electronically as will any amendments thereto. Because of this, the Government is under no obligation and is in fact unable to maintain a bidder's mailing list. It is therefore incumbent upon any interested parties to periodically access the above internet address in order to obtain any amendments which may be issued. Failure to obtain any said amendments and to respond to them prior to the date and time set for bid opening/receipt of proposals may render your bid or proposal nonresponsive and result in the rejection of the same.
The POC for this action is Sue Burton at sue.a.burton.civ@mail.mil.