Ammunition and nuclear ordnance boxes, packages and special containers

The Army Contracting Command - Rock Island (ACC-RI), in conjunction with the Project Manager-Combat Ammunition Systems (PM-CAS), is conducting a Sources Sought/Market Survey for sources interested in the manufacture of the 105mm Wood Box, NSN: 8140-01-077-2004, Part Number: 9271047 in accordance with MIL-DTL-2427H. Nominal inside dimensions are 32.0 x 10.375 x 5.25. The box will be nailed, with a hinged cover and fixed external handles. A Technical Data Package is not currently available for this announcement; however, one will be made available should a formal Request for Proposal (RFP) be released at a later date. It is anticipated this procurement will be competed under the Section 8(a) program IAW FAR 19.805-1(a).

Interested companies who feel that they have the necessary capabilities to manufacture the 105mm Wood Box should respond by providing the following information in the timeframe established below: 1) Description of Facilities, Personnel, Manufacturing Capabilities and how they directly relate to the 105mm Wood Box; 2) Estimated minimum and maximum monthly production capacities, and the minimum procurement quantity required for economical production; 3) Whether they are currently manufacturing this item, or have made this item or similar items in the past. Respondents must also demonstrate they have the capability to manufacture a wood box that includes heat treatment with approved stamping. Additionally, interested contractors should address whether manufacturing resources are shared with other items/production lines, and identify the approximate amount shared. All contractors interested in this potential future solicitation must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration Database.

This Sources Sought/Market Survey is being released for planning purposes only. It does NOT constitute a Request for Proposal 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 will be held in a confidential status.

Responses to this Sources Sought/Market Survey shall be submitted electronically within 30 calendar days from the date of this publication. Any response to this market research should reference the following: 105mm Wood Box Sources Sought/Market Survey- RFP W52P1J-11-R-0103. Please submit information electronically to Army Contracting Command - Rock Island, ATTN: CCRC-AM/Mr. John Purcell at john.a.purcell@us.army.mil.