M231/M232-Series (M232A1/M232A2) Combustible Case Assemblies

The U. S. Army Contracting Command-New Jersey (ACC-NJ) on behalf of the Office of the Project Manager Combat Ammunition Systems (PM CAS) both located at Picatinny Arsenal, New Jersey is conducting market research to identify potential qualified sources located within the United States and Canada capable of producing the M231/M232-Series (M232A1/M232A2) Combustible Case Assemblies to support 155mm Modular Artillery Charge System (MACS) Load, Assemble, and Pack (LAP). The purpose of this market survey (W15QKN-24-X-0YJJ) is to obtain current information on the capability of potential sources to deliver MACS Combustible Case Assemblies.

The MACS consists of two types of propelling charges, the M231 and the M232-Series, and associated packaging. It uses a "build-a-charge," incremental-based system; the M231 is used singularly or in pairs for Low Zones (1 & 2) and the M232-Series is used in groups of 3, 4 or 5 charges for High Zones (3, 4 & 5). The Combustible Case Assemblies are a key technology for MACS because they burn cleanly, have an exterior coating that enables the MACS to withstand limited out-of-pack exposure, and the rigid case allows the MACS to satisfy its Key Performance Parameter to be automatically handled and loaded.

To be considered a capable source for this effort, all interested sources must submit the requested information:

1. Provide evidence of capabilities including an ability to produce Combustible Case Assemblies at a rate of 76,032 units per month and any capability to surge to up to 350,000 units per month;
2. Manufacturing experience of Combustible Case Assemblies or similar products within the last ten (10) years;
3. Description of facilities, personnel (numbers, experience, specialized skill sets), key raw material sources, and environmental compliance as it relates to the above production efforts;
4. Provide evidence of In-house Quality Assurance System(s) in order to support this production program;
5. Provide company name, address, telephone number, email address, technical point of contact, and company size (please specify as either a Large Business, Foreign-Owned Business, Small Business, Small Disadvantaged Business, 8(a) concern, Woman-Owned Small Business, Historically Underutilized Business Zone concern, Veteran-Owned Small Business, or Service-Disabled Small Business).

All companies interested in this notice must be registered in System for Award Management (SAM).

This market survey is for informational and planning purposes and shall NOT be construed as a Request for Proposal (RFP).  The Technical Data Package (TDP) will be provided upon request for information only. The M231 TDP is marked Distribution F (Further Dissemination only as directed by PM CAS). The M232 TYPE TDP is marked Distribution D, therefore distribution will only be authorized to the Department of Defense (DoD) and United States DoD Contractors.  To receive the TDP, contractors are required to submit a signed and completed DD Form 2345, Militarily Critical Technical Data Agreement; AMSTA-AR Form 1350, Technical Data Request Questionnaire; and Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA).  All information is to be submitted at no cost or obligation to the Government.  If a formal solicitation is generated at a later date, a solicitation notice will be published.  Please identify any proprietary information submitted.  All information provided will not be returned and will be held in confidential status.

All market information sought in this notification must be provided within 21 days of this notice by electronic mail only at no cost to the Government. The point of contact for this requirement is Peter Luthi via email peter.j.luthi.civ@army.mil, ACC-NJ-CA (Division: CCNJ-CA), Bldg.10, Picatinny Arsenal, NJ 07806-5000. All inquiries shall be made via e-mail only. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted.