M115A2 Ground Burst Projectile Simulator and M116A1 Hand Grenade Simulator

This is a synopsis of Solicitation W52P1J-20-R-0005 in accordance with FAR Subpart 5.3.

The Army Contracting Command – Rock Island (ACC-RI) intends to issue Solicitation W52P1J-20-R-0005 for M115A2 Simulator, Ground Burst Projectile, NSN: 1370-01-557-8527, DODIC: L594, and M116A1 Simulator, Hand Grenade Simulator, NSN: 1370-01-614-5083, DODIC: L601.

The acquisition strategy for these items is to award a single Firm-Fixed Price, five-year contract consisting of a firm base quantity plus a one-year base evaluated option and four one-year evaluated options, as a result of a 100% Small Business Set-Aside, utilizing best value trade-off procedures. The applicable NAICS code is 325920 with a size standard for small business of 750 employees. 

The Technical Data Package (TDP) is considered Distribution C, limited to U.S. Government Agencies and their contractors in accordance with DoD 5230.24, Distribution Statements on technical documents. All firms must be registered in the Joint Certification Program at https://www.dlis.dla.mil/jcp/ and have a current valid cage code. All contractors will be required to provide their current DD Form 2345, Military Critical Technical Data Agreement prior to accessing the TDP. To obtain certification, go to https://public.logisticsinformationservice.dla.mil/jcp/Default.aspx, click on ‘Documents’ and follow the instructions provided.  Processing time is estimated at five working days after receipt. Each individual requiring access to the TDP must have an SAM.BETA [klt1] account.

All contractors who provide goods/services to the Department of Defense (DoD) shall be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database prior to contract award resulting from this solicitation. SAM replaces CCR/FedReg and ORCA, and contractors may obtain information on registration and annual confirmation requirements via the SAM.

Approximate issue date of the solicitation is March 31, 2021 with a closing date 30 days from the date of issue.  This is an estimated date only and is subject to change.

The response date listed above is for archive purposes only and is NOT the date in which offers are due.  The date offers are due will be identified in the solicitation. 

This solicitation will be issued electronically in accordance with FAR 4.5, 5.102, and 14.205-1 (a); therefore hardcopies will not be provided.  Vendors wishing to obtain an electronic copy may download it on or after the issue date by accessing the following address via the internet: https://beta.sam.gov. 

NOTE:  This solicitation will be issued electronically as will any amendments thereto.  Because of this, the Government is under no obligation and is 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 receipt of proposals may render your proposal non-responsive and result in the rejection of it.  Direct any questions prior to the applicable closing date in writing to Army Contracting Command – Rock Island, ATTN:  CCRI-AR/ Ms. Kristy L. Tierney, 3055 Rodman Ave, Rock Island, IL  61299-8000, kristy.l.tierney.civ@mail.mil or CCRI-AR/ Nathan Tutor, 3055 Rodman Ave, Rock Island, IL  61299-8000, nathanial.s.tutor.civ@mail.mil.

Sources Sought Synopsis

M115A2 Ground Burst Projectile Simulator and M116A1 Hand Grenade Simulator

The Army Contracting Command - Rock Island (ACC-RI) is using this Sources Sought announcement to provide information to industry about the M115A2 Ground Burst Projectile Simulator and M116A1 Hand Grenade Simulator. The purpose of providing this information is to conduct ongoing Market Research and to identify interested sources capable of manufacturing and delivering the M115A2 and M116A1.

This is a market survey for planning purposes only and shall not be construed as a Request for Proposal or as an obligation on the part of the Government. The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this market survey or otherwise pay for information solicited. The Government will utilize the information provided only to develop the acquisition strategy for future requirements. All information submitted will be held in a confidential status.

Item Description: M115A2 Ground Burst Projectile Simulator and M116A1 Hand Grenade Simulator:

1) M115A2, NSN: 1370-01-557-8527, DODIC L594 The M115A2 simulator consists of an M3A1 friction type initiator and a piece of Safety Fuse followed by a pressed whistle composition and forty (40) grams of a loose Black Powder/Aluminum mixture. The simulator body consists of a 2 piece cylindrical cardboard tube measuring 6 inches long by 1.75 inches in diameter. After initiation the M115A2 has a 6-10 second delay followed by a 3-6 second whistle and a flash/bang with a 138dB report.

2) M116A1, NSN: 1370-01-614-5083, DODIC L601 The M116A1 simulator consists of a M3A1 friction type initiator and a piece of Safety Fuse and twenty (20) grams of a loose Black Powder/Aluminum mixture. The simulator body consists of a 2 piece cylindrical cardboard tube measuring 4 inches long by 1.5 inches in diameter. After initiation the M116A1 has a 6-11 second delay followed by a flash/bang with a 125dB report.

Responses:

Interested companies should respond by providing the Government the following information: a brief summary of the company's capabilities (a description of facilities, personnel, and past manufacturing experience as it relates to the above criteria) and availability. The NAICS code for this contract is 325920 with a business size standard of 750 employees. Respondents should indicate their business size in their response. Interested companies should provide minimum and maximum monthly production capability (and if manufacturing resources are shared with other item/production lines). Additionally, it is requested that respondents provide the Minimum Procurement Quantity (MPQ) required for economical production. A respondent to this survey should be able to show adequate technical and manufacturing capability and satisfactory past performance in the explosives processing industry. A respondent to this market survey/sources sought must have available a majority of the skills and facilities that are required to manufacture this item. If a respondent does not have the adequate resources (technical, manufacturing, personnel, etc.) available, the respondent must be able to describe and demonstrate his or her ability to obtain these resources in a timely fashion. If a respondent chooses to utilize the services of sub-tier vendors or subcontractors, those vendors or subcontractors must also meet these criteria. All contractors interested in this potential future solicitation must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) Database.

Interested parties have 30 calendar days from the date of this publication to submit information to be considered in the development of the acquisition strategy for this item. Any response to this market survey/sources sought should reference the following: M115A2 Artillery Ground Burst Simulator and M116A1 Hand Grenade Simulator. Please submit to: U.S. Army Contracting Command-Rock Island, ATTN: CCRI-AR nathanial.s.tutor.civ@mail.mil. Please direct all drawing request questions or any other questions pertaining to this announcement to the POC identified herein.