M240L Medium Machine Gun (MMG)

Added: Apr 18, 2011 2:42 pm Modified: Mar 01, 2012 2:27 pmTrack Changes The US Army Contracting Command- New Jersey is pleased to announce that FNMANUFACTURING, LLC has been selected as one of the two (2) awardees for the M240L Medium Machine Gun (MMG) procurement under subject contract W15QKN-12-D-0008, Solicitation W15QKN-11-R-F004. The contract maximum quantity is 7200. Any future quantity beyond the contract minimum is to be competed between both awardees unless an applicable exception applies. A second award was also made to Colt defense, LLC, 547 New Park Avenue, West Hartford, CT. 06110-1336.

Added: Apr 18, 2011 2:42 pm Modified: Aug 23, 2011 4:32 pmTrack Changes All offerors, be advised that the Government has currently posted Amendment0003 to the solicitation that addresses quantity minimum changes. The purpose of this modification is to:

1. Update Section B- Supplies Or Services and Prices- CONTRACT MINIMUM/MAXIMUM:

Decrease Minimum Obligation Quantity FROM: 2,800 UNITS TO: 1,800 UNITS if one (1) contract is awarded.

Decrease the Minimum Ordering Obligation Quantity FROM: 1,400 UNITS Per Contract TO: 900 UNITS Per Contract if two (2) contracts are awarded. The Government Intends to award the minimum contract quantity (1,800) upon issuance of Delivery Order 0001.

2. Update Section M- Evaluation Factors For Award- M.1. BASIS FOR AWARD: If one (1) contract is awarded, the minimum obligation quantity will be 1,800 Units. If two (2) contracts are awarded, the minimum ordering obligation quantity will be 900 units per contract. Should two (2) contracts be awarded, the Government will compete delivery orders. Each contract will reflect 100 % of the Governments potential production quantities in both of the contracts.

3. Due to the contract minimum quantity changes, the Solicitation closing date has been extended from 29 August 2011 to 06 September 2011, 3:00 PM local time.

4. All other terms and condidtions remain unchanged in the affected areas.

Added: Apr 18, 2011 2:42 pm Modified: Aug 08, 2011 3:45 pmTrack Changes All offerors, please be advised the above captioned solicitation closing date has been extended from 12 August 2011 to 29 August 2011, 3:00 PM Local Time.

Added: Apr 18, 2011 2:42 pm Modified: Jul 20, 2011 11:19 amTrack Changes All offerors, be advised that the Government has currently posted Amendment 0001 to the solicitation that addresses associated attachments. The purpose of this modification is to add: Attachment 13: ADDENDUM 1: TDP Contract C Requirements; Attachment 14: Drawing 12997499; and Attachment 15: ECP L11S2011, NOR 009 and NOR 015. These attachments are subject to the same restrictions as the Technical Data Package and are detailed within the solicitation. Additionally, below are Questions & Answers for offerer review.



QUESTION: What additional information is covered within Addendum 1?

ANSWER: Addendum 1: updates the QAP Verification Level for several compression springs; adds QAP clarifications for several components; deletes the associated Parts List for drawing 11826270; clarifies the correct material specifications for all drawings citing ASTM B221/B221M or ASTM B211/B211M; updates the heat treatment specification for several aluminum components; clarifies that reference drawing 12597044 has been removed from the TDP; reinstates drawing 12997499 into the TDP; clarifies the material for two polymer components; clarifies a component part number on drawing 13016494; and clarifies the specification for casting repair welding on drawing 13016514.



QUESTION: The Contract C Requirements Engineering Exceptions received with the TDP package lists Reference Drawings (found on page 1) to be removed from the procurement. Drawing 12597044 was included in the list of drawings to be removed. However, on page 2 (item second from bottom of page) of Engineering Exceptions, changes are provided for drawing 12597044. Is drawing 12597044 to be included in the procurement or not?

ANSWER: Drawing 12597044 is not included in this procurement, as clarified in Addendum 1.



QUESTION: According to SAE-AMS-4985, the use of remelt and revert is Authorized by Purchaser. Purchaser is defined as the engineering organization responsible for casting design and fitness for use of the designee of this engineering organization. Based on this, will approval for authorization to utilize remelt and revert in accordance with SAE AMS4985 be granted?

ANSWER: SAE-AMS-4895 permits the use of revert in the preparation of a master heat and permits solidification of a master heat into pigs or ingots before remelting and pouring of castings. SAE-AMS-4895 requires purchaser authorization if portions of two or more qualified master heats are remelted together and poured into castings. An offeror proposing to utilize such remelt should provide supporting technical, schedule and cost rationale.



There have been no additional changes to the solicitation or to the closure date. The closure date is currently published as Friday August 12th 2011. Please continue to monitor this solicitation number for any applicable updates and any further information.

Added: Apr 18, 2011 2:42 pm Modified: Jun 28, 2011 3:49 pmTrack Changes All offerors, be advised that the Government has currently posted an updatedcover page for the FINAL RFP as an attachment below the draft solicitation previously provided. Please find the UPDATED FINAL RFP COVER PAGE.zip under announcement number W15QKN-11-R-F004 located at http://procnet.pica.army.mil/dbi/download/GoGetSolicitation.cfm?SolNum=W15QKN-11-R-F004 . The updated cover page displays the appropriate issue date and close date; and will be needed with any proposals submitted in lieu of the cover page previously provide, along with any amendments, if any are issued. There have been no changes to the solicitation or to the closure date. The closure date is currently published as Friday August 12th 2011. Please continue to monitor this solicitation number for any applicable updates and any further information.

Added: Apr 18, 2011 2:42 pm Modified: Jun 27, 2011 3:26 pmTrack Changes All offerors, be advised that the Government has currently posted the FINALRFP with associated attachments. Please find the FINAL RFP under announcement number W15QKN-11-R-F004. The Government currently has a Certified Technical Data Package (TDP) available for request. All offerors are to follow the instructions provide within the RFP for receipt. The closure date is currently published as Friday August 12th 2011. Please continue to monitor this solicitation number for any applicable updates and any further information.

Added: Apr 18, 2011 2:42 pm Modified: May 20, 2011 11:26 amTrack Changes All offerors, be advised that the Government has currently posted a DRAFT RFPwith associated attachments for industry review and or comments . Please find the DRAFT RFP as an attachment to announcment number W15QKN-11-R-F004. The Government anticipates Finalizing this RFP upon availability of a Certified Technical Data Package (TDP). The Government welcomes any discussion on theDRAFT RFP and can make available any DRAFT documentation for planning purposes upon request. A new closure date will be published with the final solicitation through an amendment notice similar to this one. Please continue to monitor this solicitation number for any applicable updates to the release date of the final solicitation and any further information.

Added: Apr 18, 2011 2:42 pm Modified: May 04, 2011 1:40 pmTrack Changes All offerors, be advised that the Government is currently finalizing the RFPfor this aquisition and that it is currently delayed. The new release date will be published through an amendment notice similar to this one upon reciept. Please continue to monitor this solicitation number for any applicable updates to the release date of the solicitation and any further information. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Added: Apr 18, 2011 2:42 pm The U.S. Army Contracting Command, Picatinny Arsenal, NJ, on behalf of PM CrewServed Weapons has a requirement for the fabrication and delivery of 7.62MM M240L Medium Machine Guns (MMG), to the Government Technical Data Package (TDP) Part Number 13016466.

The M240L Medium Machine Gun (MMG) is to be manufactured, inspected, assembled, packaged, and shipped in accordance with the Government TDP and tested in accordance with the M240L Weapon Specification. The M240L Machine Gun (MG) is a gas-operated, air-cooled, belt-fed 7.62mm weapon that fires North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) standard ammunition from an open bolt position. It features a folding bipod, quick change barrel assembly with integral carrying handle gas system, feed cover, bolt assembly (which allows closing of the cover regardless of bolt position), collapsible butt stock, integral optical sight rail, and forward rails. The M240L MG is fired utilizing either the attached bipod or by mounting the machine gun on the current M122A1 or M192 light weight tripod. The distinguishing lightweight features of the M240L MG are a titanium receiver, redesigned barrel assembly with recontoured outer dimensions, titanium carrying handle, and lighter weight gas housing; and pistol grip/trigger frame assembly composed of a metal/polymer hybrid.

This procurement will be restricted to firms in the U.S. only.

A Technical Data Package (TDP) will be an Exhibit to the solicitation and will be marked with a "Distribution D" restrictive marking which limits distribution to Department of Defense and U.S. DoD contractors. This TDP contains technical data whose export is restricted by the Arms Export Control Act (Title 22, U.S.C., Sec 2751, et seq.) or the Export Administration Act of 1979 (Title 50, U.S.C., App. 2401 et seq), as amended. Violations of these export laws are subject to severe criminal penalties.

To obtain a copy of the TDP: Once the solicitation is released interested parties must mail/email a signed and approved DD Form 2345 Military Critical Technical Data Agreement along with a completed and signed AMSTA-AR Form 1350 Technical Data Request Questionnaire, U.S. Government Non-Disclosure / Non-Use Agreement, and FN Herstal Non-Disclosure / Non-Use Agreement.

The Request for Proposal (RFP) will be released on/about May 2nd, 2011 for a Firm-Fixed-Price Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity Contract with five ordering periods. The maximum contract ordering quantity is 7,200 each M240L Medium Machine Guns (MMG). The minimum contract ordering quantity is 2,800 each M40L medium Machine Guns (MMG). The Government may make up to two awards based on this solicitation. If multiple contract awards are made, each awardee will be provided a fair opportunity to be considered for each order in accordance with FAR 16.505. Order placement procedures and additional details will be included in the solicitation/contract. Proposals will be required within forty-five (45) days after release of the solicitation.

A First Article Test is required for ten (10) weapons three hundred sixty five (365) days after contract award. Production deliveries will commence seventy five (75) days after approval of the First Article Test Report. Production deliveries will start at a rate of 100 weapons per month ramping up to a rate of 350 weapons per month.

All responses to this pre-solicitation notice shall be in writing (English Language). The POC for this action is Sergio Moraga, Contract Specialist, U.S. Army Contracting Command Picatinny, Picatinny Arsenal, New Jersey 07806-5000, Email: sergio.moraga@us.army.mil.



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