MK-12 MOD 3 Polyurethane Plug

Added: Jun 07, 2013 9:02 am Modified: Jun 17, 2013 1:01 pmTrack Changes This is a Sources Sought announcement to identify interest in the MK12 MOD 3 Polyurethane Plug. Attached is a questionnaire requesting specific information regarding your company's capabilities and to identify production sources for.

MK12 MOD 3 Polyurethane Plug - Drawing number 3208360 (attached)

Description: The MK12-3 Poly Plug is a 5.3 inch tapered cylindrical plug that is 3.25 inches long and weighs 0.68 pounds and serves to contain propellant within the MK9 steel case. It is made from hard-shell polyurethane foam and contains an embedded reinforcing sleeve that is woven from Kevlar yarn and resin-coated. It is designed to survive high-G forces encountered during automated gun loading operations but still have the ability to disintegrate at function to avoid creating debris that could damage to Navy ships.

Notice: The Technical Data Package (TDP) associated with the MK12 MOD 3 Polyurethane Plug is classified as Distribution D limited distribution. This TDP contains technical data whose import is restricted by the arms export control act, (Title 22, U.S.C., SEC 27 51 ET SEQ.) or the Export Administration Act of 1979, as amended titled, 50 U.S.C. APP 2240, ET SEQ. Violations of these export laws are subject to severe criminal penalties. Disseminate IAW provision of DOD Directive 52 30.25. Offerors must be registered with the U.S./Canada Joint Certification Office to obtain a copy of the Technical Data Package (at this time only the top drawings are available) (see www.dlis.dla.mil/jcp/ for instructions and information). The Technical Data (at this time only top drawings are available) is found at: https://www.fbo.gov/fedteds/W52P1J13R0136

In addition, please respond to the questionnaire linked with the sources sought to provide the government a comprehensive understanding of your capabilities and past experiences.

**PLEASE SEE ATTACHMENT FOR QUESTIONNAIRE (located on Sources Sought posting page)

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. Participation in this effort is strictly voluntary. The government will utilize the information provided only to develop the acquisition strategy for future requirements. All submissions are requested to be made electronically and shall be made within 30 calendar days from the date of this publication. All information submitted will be held in a confidential status.

The government's interest would be 10,000 minimum to 25,000 maximum MK12 MOD 3 Polyurethane Plug a year starting in FY14 with the possibility of four additional years.

All producers interested in this notice must be registered in System for Award Management (SAM) at http://www.sam.gov. Please send completed questionnaires for this Sources Sought to Kelly Clifton via email at Kelly.k.clifton.civ@mail.mil.