Modular Artillery Charge System (MACS) PA161 and PA103A2 Metal Containers

The U.S. Army Contracting Command-New Jersey (ACC-NJ), Picatinny Arsenal, NJ 07806-5000, on behalf of the Project Manager Combat Ammunition Systems located at Picatinny Arsenal, New Jersey, is conducting a market survey to identify potential and qualified sources within the U.S. and Canada capable of manufacturing and delivering the PA161 and PA103A2 Metal Containers. The purpose of this market survey is to obtain current information on the capability of potential sources to deliver the Metal Containers.

The PA161 and PA103A2 Containers are square rimmed six-inch diameter cylindrical steel shipping and storage containers between 31 and 38 inches in length, used for the 155mm M231 and M232A1 Modular Artillery Charge System (MACS). A total of four M231 MACS are packed per PA161 container while five M232A2 MACS are packed per PA103A2 container. These containers were developed to protect the MACS Charges throughout the Army's stringent logistic environments and have design features that improve the insensitive munitions characteristics for the MACS system.

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

1. Provide evidence of capabilities including an ability to produce a combined total of the PA161 and PA103A2 Metal Containers at a production rate of approximately 23,000 units per month and any capability to surge to 71,000 units per month;
2. Past manufacturing experience with PA161 and PA103A2 Metal Containers within the last ten 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 a summary and evidence of in-house Quality Assurance System(s) in order to support this production program;
5. A general understanding of United States Government container testing requirements;
6. 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.  The Technical Data Package (TDP) will be provided upon request for information only. In order 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.  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.  No award will be made as a result of this market survey.  Please identify any proprietary information submitted.  All information provided will not be returned and will be held in confidential status.

All market survey information sought in this notification must be provided by 1 December 2023 by electronic mail only at no cost to the Government. The points of contact for this requirement are BOTH Renee’ Prendergast at renee.k.prendergast.civ@army.mil and Christopher Brown at christopher.w.brown7.civ@army.mil , ACC-NJ-CA, Bldg.10, Picatinny Arsenal, NJ 07806-5000. All inquiries shall be made via e-mail only. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted.

The U.S. Army Contracting Command-New Jersey (ACC-NJ), Picatinny Arsenal, NJ 07806-5000, on behalf of the Project Manager Combat Ammunition Systems located at Picatinny Arsenal, New Jersey, is conducting a market survey to identify potential and qualified sources within the U.S. and Canada capable of manufacturing and delivering the PA161 and PA103A2 Metal Containers. The purpose of this market survey is to obtain current information on the capability of potential sources to deliver the Metal Containers.

The PA161 and PA103A2 Containers are square rimmed six-inch diameter cylindrical steel shipping and storage containers between 31 and 38 inches in length, used for the 155mm M231 and M232A1 Modular Artillery Charge System (MACS). A total of four M231 MACS are packed per PA161 container while five M232A2 MACS are packed per PA103A2 container. These containers were developed to protect the MACS Charges throughout the Army's stringent logistic environments and have design features that improve the insensitive munitions characteristics for the MACS system.

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

1. Provide evidence of capabilities including an ability to produce a combined total of the PA161 and PA103A2 Metal Containers at a production rate of approximately 23,000 units per month and any capability to surge to 71,000 units per month;
2. Past manufacturing experience with PA161 and PA103A2 Metal Containers within the last ten 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 a summary and evidence of in-house Quality Assurance System(s) in order to support this production program;
5. A general understanding of United States Government container testing requirements;
6. 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.  The Technical Data Package (TDP) will be provided upon request for information only. In order 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.  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.  No award will be made as a result of this market survey.  Please identify any proprietary information submitted.  All information provided will not be returned and will be held in confidential status.

All market survey information sought in this notification must be provided by 28 November 2023 by electronic mail only at no cost to the Government. The points of contact for this requirement are BOTH Renee’ Prendergast at renee.k.prendergast.civ@army.mil and Christopher Brown at christopher.w.brown7.civ@army.mil , ACC-NJ-CA, Bldg.10, Picatinny Arsenal, NJ 07806-5000. All inquiries shall be made via e-mail only. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted.

The U.S. Army Contracting Command-New Jersey (ACC-NJ), Picatinny Arsenal, NJ 07806-5000, on behalf of the Project Manager Combat Ammunition Systems located at Picatinny Arsenal, New Jersey, is conducting a market survey to identify potential and qualified sources within the U.S. and Canada capable of manufacturing and delivering the PA161 and PA103A2 Metal Containers. The purpose of this market survey is to obtain current information on the capability of potential sources to deliver the Metal Containers.

The PA161 and PA103A2 Containers are square rimmed six-inch diameter cylindrical steel shipping and storage containers between 31 and 38 inches in length, used for the 155mm M231 and M232A1 Modular Artillery Charge System (MACS). A total of four M231 MACS are packed per PA161 container while five M232A2 MACS are packed per PA103A2 container. These containers were developed to protect the MACS Charges throughout the Army's stringent logistic environments and have design features that improve the insensitive munitions characteristics for the MACS system.

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

1. Provide evidence of capabilities including an ability to produce a combined total of the PA161 and PA103A2 Metal Containers at a production rate of approximately 23,000 units per month and any capability to surge to 71,000 units per month;
2. Past manufacturing experience with PA161 and PA103A2 Metal Containers within the last ten 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 a summary and evidence of in-house Quality Assurance System(s) in order to support this production program;
5. A general understanding of United States Government container testing requirements;
6. 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.  The Technical Data Package (TDP) will be provided upon request for information only. In order 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.  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.  No award will be made as a result of this market survey.  Please identify any proprietary information submitted.  All information provided will not be returned and will be held in confidential status.

All market survey information sought in this notification must be provided within 15 calendar days of this notice by electronic mail only at no cost to the Government. The points of contact for this requirement are BOTH Renee’ Prendergast at renee.k.prendergast.civ@army.mil and Christopher Brown at christopher.w.brown7.civ@army.mil , ACC-NJ-CA, Bldg.10, Picatinny Arsenal, NJ 07806-5000. All inquiries shall be made via e-mail only. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted.

The U.S. Army Contracting Command-New Jersey (ACC-NJ), Picatinny Arsenal, NJ 07806-5000, on behalf of the Project Manager Combat Ammunition Systems located at Picatinny Arsenal, New Jersey, is conducting a market survey to identify potential and qualified sources capable of manufacturing and delivering the PA161 and PA103A2 Metal Containers. The purpose of this market survey is to obtain current information on the capability of potential sources to deliver the Metal Containers.

The PA161 and PA103A2 Containers are square rimmed six-inch diameter cylindrical steel shipping and storage containers between 31 and 38 inches in length, used for the 155mm M231 and M232A1 Modular Artillery Charge System (MACS). A total of four M231 MACS are packed per PA161 container while five M232A2 MACS are packed per PA103A2 container. These containers were developed to protect the MACS Charges throughout the Army's stringent logistic environments and have design features that improve the insensitive munitions characteristics for the MACS system.

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

1. Provide evidence of capabilities including an ability to produce a combined total of the PA161 and PA103A2 Metal Containers at a production rate of approximately 23,000 units per month and any capability to surge to 71,000 units per month;
2. Past manufacturing experience with PA161 and PA103A2 Metal Containers within the last ten 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 a summary and evidence of in-house Quality Assurance System(s) in order to support this production program;
5. A general understanding of United States Government container testing requirements;
6. 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.  The Technical Data Package (TDP) will be provided upon request for information only. In order 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.  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.  No award will be made as a result of this market survey.  Please identify any proprietary information submitted.  All information provided will not be returned and will be held in confidential status.

All market survey information sought in this notification must be provided within 15 calendar days of this notice by electronic mail only at no cost to the Government. The points of contact for this requirement are BOTH Renee’ Prendergast at renee.k.prendergast.civ@army.mil and Christopher Brown at christopher.w.brown7.civ@army.mil , ACC-NJ-CA, Bldg.10, Picatinny Arsenal, NJ 07806-5000. All inquiries shall be made via e-mail only. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted.