M249 Lightweight Collapsible Buttstock Assembly

Delivery Order 0001 has been awarded to Design West Technologies, Inc. on Contract #W15QKN-11-D-0123.

As a result of solicitation W15QKN-10-R-0408, two contracts have been awarded for the M249 Lightweight Collapsible Buttstock Asesmbly (LCBS).



Contracts have been awarded on April 29, 2011 to Design West Technologies, Inc., Contract #W15QKN-11-D-0123, and on May 02, 2011 to Manufacturing Support Industries, Contract #W15QKN-11-D-0152.

Please Note:

A request to clarify part number NA3-Y18 was received.

Commercial part (NA3-Y18) is called out on drawing 13026039 (Assembly, Cheekrest). The drawing is a subassembly of the "Buttstock Assembly, Collapsible, Lightweight, M249" (13026046). Drawing 13026039 is located on the 2D TDP CD for PRON P09C36.

As noted on drawing 13026039 in the table of components, NA3-Y18 is defined by the specification named "ASME B18.27.1" and is an E-Ring made of carbon spring steel covered in phosphate. A copy of "ASME B18.27.1" is not provided in PRON P09C36 since it is not a government designed part.

To find the definition of the NA3-Y18 E-Ring, offerors should obtain a copy of "ASME B18.27.1" and lookup the requirements for this specific E-Ring. The latest revision of ASME B18.27.1 is from 1998. Table 8 covers the NA3 series of E-Rings.

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Please Note:

1) RE: Part # 13026037 (Buttplate)At this point in time, investment casting of part number 13026037 (Buttplate) is not an allowable production method for this part.

2) RE: Copyright ReleaseOn page 142 of the proposal instructions in solicitation W15QKN-10-R-0408 (M249 Lightweight Collapsible Buttstock) has the statement below:

The contractor shall provide a signed copyright release citing the contract number and giving the Government permission to reproduce and use copyrighted information, including that on vendor components and parts that would be published in the respective Government Technical Manuals. The release letter shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer.

This copyright release is to be provided at the time of proposal. Please cite the solicitation number.

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Please Note:Allowable published procurement history can be found on FedBizOps.This is the same site were the solicitation is uploaded.Please continue to monitor FedBizOps for correspondence regarding this solicitation.

This amendment is for the following:

1) Due to the nature of the requirement and the fact that the solicitation for this requirement has been previously delayed, it is NOT in the best interest of the Government to extend the response time for this solicitation, therefore, NO extension is contemplated at this time.

2) There is a correction to the M249 LCBA Major Components list:Was - 13026036 Buttplate, however this is really the Bushing, SlingCorrected to 13026037 - this is the Buttplate.

All other terms and conditions remain the same.Please continue to monitor FedBizOps for correspondence regarding this solicitation.

This amendment is to answer the following inquiry concerning the technical proposals:The instructions in the solicitations indicate that an offeror should have detailed information for each major component. Does your team have guidance they can share on what constitutes a major component?

The major components for the M249 Lightweight Collapsible Buttstock are listed below:

M249 LCBA Major Components:- 12556937 Back Plate- 12556942 Buffer Assembly (Discuss assembly and testing procedures and subcomponents)- 13026034 Stock, Outer- 13026036 Buttplate- 13026040 Cheekrest- 13026042 Detent, Adjustment- 13026043 Detent, Retaining- 13026048 Stock, Inner

All other terms and conditions remain the same.Please continue to monitor FedBizOps for correspondence regarding this solicitation.

Amendment #1 on Solicitation W15QKN-10-R-0408 for the M249 Lightweight Collapsible Buttstock Assemblies (LCBS) has been posted on August 17, 2010.Please see zip file posted onhttp://procnet.pica.army.mil/dbi/DynCBD/ProcNetsolicitation.cfm

Solicitation W15QKN-10-R-0408 for the M249 Lightweight Collapsible Buttstock Assemblies (LCBS) has been rereleased as of August 17, 2010.Please see zip file posted onhttp://procnet.pica.army.mil/dbi/DynCBD/ProcNetsolicitation.cfm

Please Note:Solicitation W15QKN-10-R-0408 is amended as follows:The response date of 3:00PM 7 June 2010 is changed to 3:00PM 21 September 2010.

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This solicitation W15QKN-10-r-0408 which was withdrawn in the best interests of the Government, is now being resolicited. The purpose of this notice is to extend the date of the notice to September 16, 2010. The solicitation will now be a total small business setaside. The solicitation is expected to be released around August 16, 2010. Please continue to monitor FedBizOpps for the solicitation. All other terms and condition remain the same.

The Solicitation # W15QKN-10-R-0408 for the M249 Lightweight Collapsible Buttstock Assemblies has been cancelled due to the US Government determination that it was in the best interests of the Government. Interested parties are encouraged to continue to monitor FedBizOpps for any future resolicitation. POC for this announcement is Vince Turco, Contract Specialist, vince.turco@us.army.mil.

Purpose of this notification is to answer some questions regarding this solicitation for the M249 Lightweight Collapsible Buttstock (LCBS) Assemblies and clarify TDP 3D availability.

Q - 1) Under Supplemental Information, page 3 of 159, and under the Freedom of Information Act, I understand that we can request to you the price history for this assembly.A 1) If this is the rout you wish to take, please call Kim Pelka in our legal department.Phone # 973-724-6589 e-mail Kimberly.pelka@us.army.mil

Q - 2) Is there a provision on this contract for the Government to set up the facility and the equipment to run this project with Government-owned facilities and equipment?A 2) NO - currently 8a companies are manufacturing this part

Q 3) Is there a requirement of a FA for every year of the contract?A 3) The Government will order as necessary. The offeror needs to propose as required.

Q 4) Is the Government buying up to 172k assemblies per year for the 5 years of the contract?A 4) The Min / Max levels for this solicitation are as stated.Once the Min quantities are reached then the Government is NOT OBLIGATED to procure any more Items on any ensuing contract from this solicitation. Once the Max quantities are reached then the Government cannot procure any more Items on any ensuing contract from this solicitation, even if the Max quantities are reached in the first year.Please Note: As stated in the solicitation - The entire contract quantity (172k) may be ordered in the first year.

Q 5) What procedures do offerors need to follow so that they can send drawings to subcontractors in order to obtain quotes for various items in the TDP?A 5) Regarding TDP distributions, please see Section A of the solicitation.

Clarification: A 3D TDP package for Solicitation W15QKN-10-R-0408 is not authorized for release at this time.

Purpose of this notification is to clarify the ending date of this solicitation for the M249 Lightweight Collapsible Buttstock (LCBS) Assemblies.

Currently there is NO indication that this solicitation will be extended any further. The approval authority is NO longer considering extension requests. As of this time there has been no indication that any extension will be granted. Please continue to monitor the solicitation for any updates.

Purpose of this notification is to clarify the process of obtaining a copy of the Technical Data Package (TDP) for the M249 Lightweight Collapsible Buttstock (LCBS) Assemblies.

1) All of the proper required forms to secure a copy of the Technical Data Package (TDP) for the M249 Lightweight Collapsible Buttstock (LCBS) Assemblies have been uploaded to Procnet, along with the solicitation. Please see instructions in Section A of the solicitation, on how to obtain a copy of the TDP.

2) All forms needed to secure a copy of the Technical Data Package (TDP) for the M249 Lightweight Collapsible Buttstock (LCBS) Assemblies need to be completed in its entirety and have the proper approval signatures. Please pay close attention to Question #5 of the Technical Data Request Questionnaire (AMSTA-AR Form1350). Question #5 requires you to submit evidence showing you have obtained, from the United States Department of State, the appropriate approvals under the International Traffic In-Arms Regulations (ITAR). If No you need to explain in the area provided.

Solicitation W15QKN-10-R-0408 for the M249 Lightweight Collapsible Buttstock(LCBS) Assemblies has been posted on May 4, 2010.Please see zip file posted on http://procnet.pica.army.mil/dbi/DynCBD/ProcNetsolicitation.cfm

The purpose of this amendment is to change the Request for Proposals (RFP) anticipated release date from 26 March 2010 to on or about 19 April 2010.

The purpose of this amendment is to change the Request for Proposals (RFP) anticipated release from 10 March 2010 to 26 March 2010.

The U.S. Army Joint Munitions and Lethality Contracting Center, Picatinny Arsenal, NJ, on behalf of PM Crew Served Weapons has a requirement for the fabrication and delivery of Lightweight Collapsible Buttstock (LCBS) Assemblies, and associated Spare Parts, for use on the M249 Squad Automatic Weapon (SAW), in accordance with the Government Technical Data Package (TDP), Government Drawing Number 13026046.

The M249 LCBS Assemblies are to be manufactured, inspected, assembled, packaged, and shipped in accordance with the Government TDP and the Statement of Work (SOW) for this procurement. It has been determined that competition, for this procurement, will be restricted to certified 8(a) firms nationwide.

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.

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, and a completed and signed U.S. Government Non-Disclosure / Non-Use Agreement. To obtain a copy of the TDP contact: U.S. Army Contracting Command, Joint Munitions and Lethality Contracting Center, CCMJ-SW ATTN: Vince Turco, Phipps Road, BLDG 9, Picatinny Arsenal, NJ 07806-5000. Email: vince.turco@us.army.mil The Request for Proposal (RFP) anticipated release on 10 March 2010 will result in award of a Firm-Fixed-Price Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity Contract with five one year ordering periods. The Government may elect to award multiple IDIQ contracts with each order placed via Fair Opportunity process. The maximum program ordering quantity is 172,000 each, M249 LCBS Assemblies plus associated Spare Parts, plus First Article Test quantities. The maximum quantity for each one-year ordering period will be 34,400 each M249 LCBS Assemblies, plus associated Spare Parts. The minimum program ordering quantity will be 2,000 each M249 LCBS Assemblies, if multiple contracts are made or 4,000 each M249 LCBS Assemblies if one contract is made. In addition, First Article Test quantities, as required, must be furnished as well. Proposals will be required within thirty (30) days after release of the solicitation.

A First Article Test (FAT) is required for ten (10) M249 LCBS Assemblies, five (5) assembled and five (5) disassembled; one hundred eighty (180) days after contract award. Production deliveries, plus associated Spare Parts, will commence forty-five (45) days after contractor receipt of written Government approval of the First Article Test.

Production deliveries will start at a rate of 500 M249 LCBS Assemblies, the first month ramping up to a rate of 1,100 M249 LCBS Assemblies the second month and all subsequent months for the balance of the first Delivery Order (DO). Any subsequent DO will have its own unique delivery schedule.

Spare Parts deliveries will start at a rate of a total of 521 (various) Spare Parts, the first month ramping up to a rate of 1,146 (various) Spare Parts the second month and all subsequent months for the balance of the first Delivery Order (DO). Any subsequent DO will have its own unique delivery schedule.

All responses to this pre-solicitation notice shall be in writing (English Language). The POC for this action is Vincent Turco, Contract Specialist, U.S. Army Joint Munitions and Lethality Contracting Center, AMSCC-JML-SW, BLDG. 9, Picatinny Arsenal, NJ 07806-5000,Email: vince.turco@us.army.mil.

TELEPHONE INQUIRIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.