Magazine Pouch, MK22 Sniper Rifle
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- W911QY25MK22RFI
- Agency
-
ACC Aberdeen Proving Ground
Army Contracting Command, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 315990 Apparel Accessories and Other Apparel Manufacturing
- PSC
- 8465 Individual Equipment
- Place of performance
- United States
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About this opportunity
The Department of the Army Materiel Command Army Contracting Command Aberdeen Proving Ground is conducting a Request for Information (RFI) for a Commercial-Off-the-Shelf (COTS) magazine pouch designed specifically for the MK22 Sniper Rifle. The Development Command Soldier Center (DEVCOM SC)/Product Manager Soldier Clothing and Individual Equipment (PdM-SCIE) seeks a MOLLE-compatible pouch with specific technical requirements, including retention capabilities for 10-round magazines and compatibility with existing load-bearing equipment. Interested parties must respond by 11:59 pm on March 19, 2024, and are required to indicate their business size according to Federal Acquisition Regulation definitions. Contact points for questions include Mr. John Kirk, Mr. Blaise Liess, and Mrs. Carla Gorton, with the last day for questions being the day prior to the RFI submission deadline. This market research effort is being conducted under FAR 52.215-3 to develop an acquisition strategy, and is not a formal solicitation.
The solicitation specifies that all components of the magazine pouch must be 100% US-made and constructed using Operational Camouflage Pattern (OCP) fabrics. The pouch must provide a minimum of 120 days of field use and include features such as a potentially removable flap, friction retention using elastic-type materials, and an adjustable elastic cord retention system. No specific set-aside designation has been applied to this opportunity, and the procurement falls under NAICS category 315990 for Apparel Accessories and Other Apparel Manufacturing. The PSC category is 8465 for Individual Equipment, indicating a specialized military procurement. While no award value or specific quantity is mentioned in the pre-solicitation notice, the document suggests this is a preliminary market research phase to gather information about potential sources for the required magazine pouch.
Notice text
Request for Information (RFI)
The Development Command Soldier Center (DEVCOM SC)/Product Manager Soldier Clothing and Individual Equipment (PdM-SCIE) seeks Commercial-Off-the-Shelf (COTS) sources for a Modular Lightweight Load-carrying Equipment (MOLLE) compatible magazine pouch for the MK22 Sniper Rifle. The pouch shall support the following:
- Retains the MK22 10-round magazine.
- Compatible with existing Modular, Lightweight Load-carrying Equipment (MOLLE) systems such as current load bearing equipment, protective vests/plate carriers, and battle belts.
- Flap retention – Flap may be removable and have no exaggerated tab for gripping.
- Friction retention - Friction shall be accomplished by incorporating an elastic-type material to the outer edges of the magazine pouch.
- Elastic cord retention - Elastic cord retention that is capable of being removed by the user. The elastic cord shall connect to the main structure of the pouch and shall be capable of retaining 10-round magazines. The cord shall be capable of exposing the magazine for use without impeding the main compartment of the magazine pouch. The cord shall have a device that allows for adjustment toward stiffness applied to the magazine.
- Provides a minimum of 120 days of field use.
- Fabrics shall be Operational Camouflage Pattern (OCP).
All components will be 100% US made. Please indicate the size of your business in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation definition of small or large business.
This notice is for market research only. This is not a request for quotations. No solicitation document exists. The information received under this announcement may be used to develop an acquisition strategy.
Interested parties must respond by 11:59 pm, 19 Mar 2024. Address any questions about this RFI to Mr. John Kirk, john.kirk.civ@army.mil, Mr. Blaise Liess, blaise.p.liess.civ@army.mil, and Mrs. Carla Gorton, carla.f.gorton.civ@army.mil. The last day for questions to be answered will be day prior to RFI submission deadline.
FAR 52.215-3 - Request for Information or Solicitation for Planning Purposes, applies herein.
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