57MM High Explosive Point Detonating Cartridges

Disclaimer

This is a Sources Sought Notice. This notice neither constitutes a Request for Proposal, nor does it restrict the Government from an ultimate acquisition approach. This notice should not be construed as a commitment by the Government for any purpose. Requests for solicitation will not receive a response. All information is to be submitted at no cost or obligation to the U.S. Government. The U.S. Government reserves the right to reject, in whole or in part, any input as a result of this market survey. The U.S. Government is not obligated to notify respondents of the results of this survey. 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.

Description

The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Indian Head Division, Contracts Department, Code 02 is seeking potential sources for production of 57mm High Explosive – Point Detonating (HE-PD) cartridges, to include all components, Load Assemble and Pack (LAP), and acceptance testing.  The cartridges must meet or exceed the following specifications:

• Designed to function in the 57mm MK 110 Gun Mount without fuze setter;
• Cartridge shall be electrically primed;
• Cartridge consists of high explosive filled projectile with the ability to point detonate;
• Cartridge utilizes a brass cartridge case loaded with propellant and a primer; and
• Cartridges shall be clipped together with MK 8 MOD 0 Clip and packed 2 each in the MK 806 MOD 0 container.

Purpose

The purpose of this Sources Sought Notice is to identify potential sources for the manufacture and delivery of 57mm HE-PD cartridges.  Potential sources should have design, production engineering, manufacturing, and quality assurance expertise and skills for this or similar items.  The manufacture of these cartridges include components, assembly and packaging.  Contractor test capabilities for conducting First Article and Lot Acceptance testing of the cartridge are desired.

Planned Acquisition

The U.S. Government plans to award a five-year Indefinite-Delivery/Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) FFP contract in FY22-23.  Should a contract be pursued, the U.S. Government estimates procurement quantities of up to 7,000 cartridges per year.

Requested Information

The respondents shall provide the following information:

• A description of the item(s) that may be offered, should the government pursue procurement of this item.
• A brief description of any ongoing or completed Navy qualification activities related to the item(s) that may be offered. 
• Past performance in manufacturing of the requested or similar items.
• A description of technical and manufacturing capabilities as applicable to this item.
• A description of facilities, personnel, and testing capabilities.
• Will you allow Full Government Purpose Rights for TDP; if so what is the potential cost
• The country of origin for the following items or activities:
  1. Fuze
  2. Cartridge Case
  3. Load, Assembly, and Pack (LAP)
• All interested sources shall provide a company brochure or list of specifications, organization name, address, a point of contact, phone number, e-mail address, business size, and CAGE Code.