105mm M14 Cartridge Case

Added: Dec 21, 2009 3:51 pm Modified: Oct 05, 2010 4:39 pmTrack Changes NOTE: Please note that the Response Date of January 15, 2011 identified above is to ensure that any future postings regarding this solicitation number will be linked to this and any future announcements. Responses to this Sources sought are due within 15 days of its publication.

An amendment to the sources sought for solicitation W52P1J-10-R-0040 is being issued by the U. S. Government (USG) to update its market research due to the amount of time that has passed since the original sources sought was posted. If you submitted information in response to the original sources sought, please reconfirm your interest and/or provide any revised information for the USG consideration. A firm fixed price, five year Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) is anticipated. The USG anticipates evaluating and selecting the awardee(s) of the anticipated contract for this requirement based on Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) criteria.

The potential sources should be capable of supplying the 105mm Case, Cartridge, M14, NSN: 1315-00-824-4503, P/N: 7548409. Respondents must demonstrate that they have the capability to deep draw the brass cases, perform the annealing operation, machine/taper, and inspect the cartridge cases per the applicable technical data package (TDP). Interested companies that have the necessary capabilities should respond by providing the following information: 1. Summary of Technical Capabilities; 2. Description of Facilities, Personnel, and Manufacturing Capabilities and Experiences and how they directly relate to the planned procurement; 3. Estimated Minimum and Maximum Monthly Production Capacities; and 4. Respondents shall state if they have made this item or similar items in the past. If a respondent chooses to utilize the services of sub-tier vendors or subcontractors, those vendors or subcontractors must also meet these criteria.

A TDP is not available in support of this announcement; however, one will be made available should a formal Request for Proposal (RFP) be released at a later date. Responses to this survey shall be submitted electronically within 15 calendar days from the date of this publication to HQ, Army Contracting Command Rock Island Contracting Center, ATTN: Matthew Kopel, Contract Specialist, at matthew.kopel@us.army.mil. All information collected from this sources sought shall be used for information and planning purposes only. This does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this market survey or otherwise pay respondents for information submitted. All information submitted will be held in a confidential status. Point of contact is Matthew Kopel, Contract Specialist, email matthew.kopel@us.army.mil.

If a formal solicitation is generated at a later date, a solicitation notice will be published. No award will be made as a result of this market survey.

Added: Dec 21, 2009 3:51 pm NOTE: Please note that the Response Date of 04/15/2010 identified above is to ensure that any future postings regarding this solicitation number will be linked to this and any future announcements. Responses to this Sources Sought are due within 30 days of its publication.

The Rock Island Contracting Center (RICC) is conducting a Sources Sought/Market Survey for potential sources for the 105mm Case, Cartridge, M14, NSN: 1315-00-824-4503, P/N: 7548409 and the 105mm Case, Cartridge, M14B1, NSN: 1315-00-077-2129, P/N: 7548025. Estimated minimum quantity is 20,000 each.

Respondents must demonstrate that they have the capability to deep draw the brass or steel cases, perform the annealing operation, machine/taper, and inspect the cartridge cases per the applicable technical data package (TDP). Interested companies that have the necessary capabilities should respond by providing the following information: 1. Summary of Technical Capabilities; 2. Description of Facilities, Personnel, and Manufacturing Capabilities and Experiences and how they directly relate to the planned procurement; 3. Estimated Minimum and Maximum Monthly Production Capacities; and 4. Respondents shall state if they have made this item or similar items in the past. If a respondent chooses to utilize the services of sub-tier vendors or subcontractors, those vendors or subcontractors must also meet these criteria.

A TDP is not available for this announcement; however, one will be made available should a formal Request for Proposal (RFP) be released at a later date. The Government anticipates evaluating and selecting the awardee of the anticipated contract for this requirement based on best value practices. A base contract with four option years or a five year indefinite delivery indefinite quantity (IDIQ) is anticipated.

Responses to this survey shall be submitted electronically within 30 calendar days from the date of this publication to HQ, Army Contracting Command, RICC, ATTN: Carrie Lansing, Contract Specialist, at carrie.b.lansing@us.army.mil. All information collected from this market survey shall be used for information and planning purposes only. This does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this market survey or otherwise pay respondents for information submitted. All information submitted will be held in a confidential status. Point of contact is Carrie Lansing, Contract Specialist, email carrie.b.lansing@us.army.mil.