Projectile Metal Parts (PMPTS) for 105mm and 155mm Artillery Shell Bodies Solicitation W52P1J-09-R-0163

Please note the correct email address below:

Please note that this effort is restricted to the National Technology and Industrial Base (NTIB). Firms interested in sending representatives to attend the Industry Day must register. Firms shall request the registration form by sending an email request to:
ROCK-PMPTSfor105mmand155mmArtilleryShellBodies@conus.army.mil. Completed registration forms shall be sent to the same email address and must be received no later than September 10, 2010.

The Rock Island Contracting Center (RICC) and the Project Manager, Combat Ammunition Systems will be hosting an Industry Day to provide information on the planned acquisition of the Projectile Metal Parts (PMPTS) for the 105mm and 155mm Artillery Shell Bodies over the next five (5) years.

The Industry Day will be held at the Arsenal Club, Building 60, Rock Island Arsenal, Rock Island, IL 61299 on September 21, 2010. All visitors must enter via the Rock Island Gate and check in at the Visitor Center. There may be increased traffic flow due to the closure of the Moline Bridge entrance to the Arsenal. Allow additional time to get on the island and be issued a visitors pass.

The draft Request for Proposals (RFPs) W52P1J-09-R-0156 and W52P1J-09-R-0163 will be posted on the internet in the near future. The internet address will be provided in an amendment to the presolicitation notice in the near future.

Please note that this effort is restricted to the National Technology and Industrial Base (NTIB). Firms interested in sending representatives to attend the Industry Day must register. Firms shall request the registration form by sending an email request to:
ROCKPMPTSfor105mmand155mmArtilleryShellBodies@conus.army.mil. Completed registration forms shall be sent to the same email address and must be received no later than September 10, 2010.

It is requested that all participants review the draft RFP prior to Industry Day, and submit any specific questions and/or comments regarding the draft RFP via email to the email address identified above. There will be time allowed on Industry Day for any additional questions and/or comments that may arise. Do not ask any questions that disclose proprietary information since all questions and answers will be shared with all participants.

The agenda for Industry Day at Rock Island is as follows:
Time Presentation Topic
- 0800-0900 Registration
- 0900-0920 Opening Remarks Welcome/Admin
- 0920-0925 Intro of Government Participants
- 0925-0945 PM CAS Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity(IDIQ) Perspective
- 0945-1045 Draft Request For Proposal (RFP)/Acquisition Process
- 1045-1130 Technical Program Requirements Overview
- 1130-1300 Lunch
- 1300-1500 Answers to Industry Day Questions

It is noted that these, and all, questions and answers will be posted to the draft solicitation website. Accordingly, information will NOT be treated as propriety, unless specifically stated otherwise; please be aware that keeping good ideas as proprietary may preclude them from being incorporated into the solicitation.

Rock Island Contracting Command (RICC) has a requirement for the following items:

Artillery 105mm Metal Parts:
-PGU 45 HF, P/N 10535876-1, No NSN
-M927 Rocket Motor Body, P/N 9381136, NSN 1340-01-247-1247
-M927 Warhead Insulating Assembly, P/N 9381144, NSN 1340-01-247-1246

Artillery 155mm Metal Parts:
-M825A1, P/N 9352634-2, NSN 1320-01-164-3487
-M549A1, Rocket Motor Body, P/N 9235979, NSN 1320-01-054-5115
-M549A1 Warhead Insulating Assembly, P/N 9235997, NSN 1320-01-054-5114

The associated North American Industry Classification System Codes (NAICS) is 332993.

This requirement is restricted to the National Technology and Industrial Base (NTIB) for companies located in the United States and Canada under 10 USC 2304 (C) (3). The USG will evaluate offeror(s) proposals using a Four (IV) Phased Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) approach in accordance with FAR 15.101-2. Offeror(s) will be required to submit separate proposals for each item they wish to be considered for. Each proposal received will be evaluated separately for each item.

The Four Phases will consist of the following:

Phase I Feasibility Assessment
Phase II- Manufacturing Readiness Level Assessment (MRL)
Phase III- USG Site Visit
Phase IV- Price Evaluation

In Phases I-III offeror(s) will be given a rating of either acceptable or unacceptable based on evaluation criteria outlined in the forthcoming solicitation. If an offeror is determined acceptable in Phase I they will continue to Phase II for further evaluation. Offeror(s) determined acceptable in Phase II will continue to Phase III for evaluation. Those offeror(s) determined acceptable in Phase III will have their prices evaluated in Phase IV. Any offeror determined unacceptable in any Phase (I-III) will not continue to have their proposal evaluated in the next Phase.

If a contractor receives multiple awards, it will receive one contract per item. It is the intent of the USG to make a minimum of two awards per item. Offeror(s) receiving an award will be awarded a Firm-Fixed Price 5-year Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract. Future requirements will be competed amongst the offeror(s) receiving an award and may be based on price, delivery schedule, technical and/or past performance. The USG reserves the right to split requirements among awardees for each item. The minimum guarantee for all contract awardees shall be a Delivery Order for a Process Map.

The M927 Warhead Insulating Assembly, M927 Rocket Motor Body, M549A1 Warhead Insulating Assembly, M549A1 Rocket Motor Body, and PGU 45 HF have Technical Data Packages (TDPs) with a Distribution Statement D. The M825A1 has a TDP with a Distribution Statement X. All interested parties located in the National Technology Industrial Base (NTIB) will be required to submit a certified DD2345 in accordance with DoD Directive 5230.25 and a Non-Disclosure Agreement to obtain a copy of the TDP. Instructions for completing the DD2345 can be found at http://www.dlis.dla.mil/jcp under documents. Restricted technical data will not be forwarded to a contractor who has not been certified. All interested parties located in the NTIB shall submit a request via email to the contract specialists identified in this synopsis to obtain a copy of the TDP. Please clearly identify which item(s) you are requesting TDP for.

DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT D. Distribution authorized to the Department of Defense and U.S. DoD contractors only.

DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT X. Distribution authorized to U.S. Government Agencies and private individuals or enterprises eligible to obtain export-controlled technical data. Controlling DoD office is OPM CAS.

The estimated total quantities for the entire contract period are:

50,000 ea for the PGU 45 HF
51,000 ea for the M927 Rocket Motor Body
51,000 ea for the M927 Warhead Insulating Assembly
50,000 ea for the M825A1
51,000 ea for the M549A1 Rocket Motor Body
51,000 ea for the M549A1 Warhead Insulating Body

An Industry Day is intended to be held in the September 2010 timeframe in the vicinity of Rock Island, IL. An amendment to this pre-solicitation synopsis announcing the confirmed Industry Day date and details shall be forthcoming.

First Article Test Samples (FAT) will be required.

Delivery will be FOB Destination to Load, Assemble and Pack (LAP) locations determined at time of delivery order placement.

The USG intends to provide as Government Furnished Material (GFM) for the following items:

M825A1:
- Grommet
- Universal Lifting Plug

M549A1 Warhead Insulating Body:
-Shock Attenuating Lifting Plug

The estimated issue date of the Request for Proposal (RFP) is in the October 2010 timeframe. This solicitation and any amendments will be issued electronically in accordance with FAR 4.5 and 5.102, therefore hardcopies will not be provided. Electronic copies of the solicitation and any amendments may be downloaded on or after the issue date by accessing the following addresses via the internet: HTTP://WWW.FEDBIZOPPS.GOV or HTTP://WWW.AFSC.ARMY.MIL/AC/AAIS/IOC/SOLINFO/INDEX.HTM.
NOTE: It is advised that vendors periodically access the below listed websites to obtain any amendments that may have been issued. Failure to obtain any said amendments and to respond to them prior to the date and time set for closing of solicitation may render your proposal nonresponsive and result in the rejection of it.

All contractors who provide goods/services to the Department of Defense (DOD) must be registered in the Central Contractors Register (CCR) http://www.ccr.gov/. If you are not registered in CCR, you cannot be awarded a DoD contract. Questions may be addressed to the Contract Specialists, Matthew Kopel, matthew.kopel@us.army.mil, and Katie Crawford, katherine.e.crawford@us.army.mil.

Due to the length of time since the original market survey for solicitation W52P1J-09-R-0163 was posted, the Government is issuing an amendment to the market survey to update its market research. If you previously submitted information to the original market survey, please confirm your interest or provide any updated or new information for Government consideration.

The US Army Contracting Command, Rock Island Contracting Center, Rock Island, IL on behalf of the Office of the Project Manager for Combat Ammunition Systems, Picatinny Arsenal, New Jersey is conducting a market survey to identify potential sources that are capable of supplying any of the following Large Caliber Metal Parts:

- Artillery 105mm Projectile Metal Parts:
o M314A3
o M927
o PGU 45 HF

- Artillery 155mm Projectile Metal Parts:
o M549A1
o M825A1

The Government anticipates soliciting offerors for award of multiple Firm Fixed Price Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts to deliver the Army, Air Force and Marine Corps FY10-FY14 Large Caliber Projectile Metal Parts production requirements. It is anticipated that multiple five year IDIQ contracts will be awarded. Each item shall be proposed upon individually and shall be evaluated separately. Should an RFP be released, and an offeror desires to propose on more than one item, a separate proposal shall be submitted for each item. The USG may also issue split awards on a given requirement in an effort to foster future competition. Potential contractors possessing the technical, financial and facility resources necessary to meet the Governments requirements will initially be qualified by being awarded an IDIQ contract and then compete for delivery orders as requirements arise.

Interested contractors should demonstrate that they possess the experience and capability, or that they can obtain such, necessary to fabricate, assemble and inspect the required quantities of Large Caliber Projectile Metal Parts and obtain the necessary equipment, facilities and tooling required to fabricate and deliver these Large Caliber Projectile Metal Parts at a high rate of production. The Large Caliber Projectile Metal Parts make up the shell bodies which are hollow cylindrical steel shells, topped by an open ogive-shaped nose, with a closed boattail at the rear of the projectile. The front end has a female thread that will be assembled with a lifting plug during transportation and handling. A metal rotating band encircles the projectile near the base end. There are two types of artillery shell bodies being procured; High Explosive (HE) and Smoke/Illuminating.

Production of Projectile Bodies requires a number of specialized processes and specialized equipment. Interested sources will need to have the capability to hot forge Projectile Bodies that are in excess of 20 inches long and have finished weights in excess of 70lb. This requires forging presses with capabilities in excess of 1,000 tons, and strokes commensurate with the Projectile Body length, as well heating capabilities to bring the forging mults to temperature. Some of the Bodies included in this sources sought utilize swaged Rotating Bands, while others have Rotating Bands that must be overlay welded in place. This overlay welding process requires highly specialized Rotating Band welding equipment. The majority of the Bodies produced under this effort will need to undergo a 100% Ultrasonic inspection, which requires highly specialized test equipment.

A TDP will be made available should a formal Request for Proposal (RFP) be released at a later date.

For purposes of this market survey, the following approximate quantities represent a high rate of monthly production for each item:

- Artillery 105mm Projectile Metal Parts:
o M314A3 2,500 each
o M927 5,000 each
o PGU 45 HF 5,000 each

- Artillery 155mm Projectile Metal Parts:
o M549A1 5,000 each
o M825A1 6,000 each

Interested sources should supply the capacity for each product independently, and should describe where cross-product operations may be shared (Forge, Heat Treat, Machining, Pack-out, Paint, etc). This type of information provides the USG with the basic interdependencies between the product lines for planning purposes. A requirements matrix has not been prepared nor is there any timeline on when one may be prepared. The sources sought information is for planning purposes as this time.

The information submitted may include an indication of willingness to invest in setting up a required production line. Contractors shall provide a summary of their companys capabilities including parent organizations, name/address/point of contact identification, capabilities, a description of facilities/equipment, manufacturing processes, inspection capability, personnel, past experience as a manufacturer, proven monthly production capacity and/or potential capacity, possible partnering/teaming arrangements and whether the company is a large or small business. Contractors shall also identify the specific item(s) that they are interested in when responding to this market survey.

This market survey is for planning purposes only and shall not be construed as a request for proposal or as an obligation on the part of the US Government. The Government will not reimburse any respondent for any effort or information submitted in response to this sources sought. All information submitted will be held in a confidential status. The contractor shall provide all information requested in this notification within 15 days of this publication by electronic mail at no cost to the Government, to katherine.e.crawford@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.

Responses to this sources sought are due within 15 days of the original publication date of 27 May 2009.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Production of Projectile Bodies requires a number of specialized processes and specialized equipment. Interested sources will need to have the capability to hot forge Projectile Bodies that are in excess of 20 inches long and have finished weights in excess of 70 Lb. This requires forging presses with capabilities in excess of 1,000 tons, and strokes commensurate with the Projectile Body length, as well as heating capabilities to bring the forging mults to temperature. Some of the Bodies included in this sources sought utilize swaged Rotating Bands, while others have Rotating Bands that must be overlay welded in place. This overlay welding process requires highly specialized Rotating Band welding equipment. The majority of the Bodies produced under this effort will need to undergo a 100% Ultrasonic inspection, which requires hig hly specialized test equipment.

Point of contact for this Sources Sought is Mr. Chris Calhoun, email christopher.r.calhoun@us.army.mil.

Responses to this sources sought are due within 15 days of the original publication date of 27 May 2009.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: A TDP will be made available should a formal Request for Proposal (RFP) be released at a later date.

Bidders should supply the capacity for each product independently, and should describe where cross-product operations may be shared (Forge, Heat Treat, Machining, Pack-out, Paint, etc). This type of information provides the USG with the basic interdependencies between the product lines for planning purposes. A requirements matrix has not been prepared, nor is there any timeline on when one may be prepared.
The sources sought information is for planning purposes only at this time.

REMOVE THE FOLLOWING STATEMENT AS IT DOES NOT APPLY: All facilities must have safety clearance to handle hazard classifications (i.e. 1.3G).

The US Army Contracting Command, Rock Island Contracting Center, Rock Island, IL on behalf of the Office of the Project Manager for Combat Ammunition Systems, Picatinny Arsenal, New Jersey is conducting a market survey to identify potential sources that are capable of supplying any of the following Large Caliber Metal Parts:

- Artillery 105mm Metal Parts:
o M314A3
o M927
o PGU 45 HF

- Artillery 155mm Metal Parts:
o M549A1
o M825A1

The Government anticipates soliciting offerors for award of multiple Firm Fixed Price Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts to deliver the Army, Air Force and Marine Corps FY10-FY19 Large Caliber Metal Parts production requirements. It is anticipated that multiple IDIQ contracts will be awarded for a basic period of five years with an option that may be exercised to extend each contract for an additional five year period. Each item shall be proposed upon individually and shall be evaluated separately. Should an RFP be released, and an offeror desires to propose on more than one item, a separate proposal shall be submitted for each item. The USG may also issue split awards on a given requirement in an effort to foster future competition. Potential contractors possessing the technical, financial and facility resources necessary to meet the Governments requirements will initially be qualified by being awarded an IDIQ contract and then compete for delivery orders as requirements arise. All facilities must have safety clearance to handle hazard classifications (i.e. 1.3G).

Interested contractors should demonstrate that they possess the experience and capability, or that they can obtain such, necessary to fabricate, assemble and inspect the required quantities of Large Caliber Metal Parts and obtain the necessary equipment, facilities and tooling required to fabricate and deliver these Large Caliber Metal Parts at a high rate of production. The Large Caliber Metal Parts make up the shell bodies which are hollow cylindrical steel shells, topped by an open ogive-shaped nose, with a closed boattail at the rear of the projectile. The front end has a female thread that will be assembled with a lifting plug during transportation and handling. A metal rotating band encircles the projectile near the base end. There are two types of artillery shell bodies being procured; High Explosive (HE) and Smoke/Illuminating.

For purposes of this market survey, the following approximate quantities represent a high rate of monthly production for each item:

- Artillery 105mm Metal Parts:
o M314A3 2,500 each
o M927 5,000 each
o PGU 45 HF 5,000 each

- Artillery 155mm Metal Parts:
o M549A1 5,000 each
o M825A1 6,000 each

The information submitted may include an indication of willingness to invest in setting up a required production line. Contractors shall provide a summary of their companys capabilities including parent organizations, name/address/point of contact identification, capabilities, a description of facilities/equipment, manufacturing processes, inspection capability, personnel, past experience as a manufacturer, proven monthly production capacity and/or potential capacity, possible partnering/teaming arrangements and whether the company is a large or small business. Contractors shall also identify the specific item(s) that they are interested in when responding to this market survey.

This market survey is for planning purposes only and shall not be construed as a request for proposal or as an obligation on the part of the US Government. The Government will not reimburse any respondent for any effort or information submitted in response to this sources sought. All information submitted will be held in a confidential status. The contractor shall provide all information requested in this notification within 15 days of this publication by electronic mail at no cost to the Government, to christopher.r.calhoun@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.

NOTE: Please note that the Response Date of 11/27/2009 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.