Non-Standard (Competition) Ammo

The USP & FO for Arkansas, on behalf of the National Guard Marksmanship Training Center (NGMTC), is seeking sources interested in becoming verified as qualified manufacturers of custom match-grade ammunition for future acquisitions with the U.S. Government on the following items:

1. .223 Remington Match-grade Rifle Cartridges (with 55gr projectile for use in Match-grade 3-Gun Competition AR-15 rifles).

2. .223 Remington Match-grade Rifle Cartridges (with 77gr projectile for use in "National Match" AR-15 rifles).

3. .308 Winchester Match-grade Rifle Cartridges (with 185gr projectile for use in "National Match" AR-10 rifles).

4. .308 Winchester Match-grade Rifle Cartridges (with 155.5gr projectile for use in Palma Match bolt-action rifles).

5. 6.5 Creedmoor Match-grade Rifle Cartridges (with 140gr projectile for use in Palma-style Match bolt-action rifles).

A quantity of 50 sample rounds per item will be required to be submitted for testing from interested offerors. Sample rounds must conform to NGMTC accuracy and characteristics requirements (see attached) in order for offerors to be designated as qualified manufacturers for future acquisitions.

In exchange for providing the cartridges, the Government will bear the cost to test the cartridges in accordance with the performance specifications and each offeror will be provided the results of their test. The cartridges will be subject to Proof of Principle (PoP) including testing for group size and velocity when fired from NGMTC test fixtures.

NOTE: Testing of the sample rounds will be immediately and permanently suspended in the event that a critical and/or major failure occurs. Offerors can pay to have the remaining ammo shipped back. The information gathered during testing will be used to support the qualification of additional sources. The offerors will provide a quantity of the rounds listed above to the appropriate Government location for testing (date/location TBD). The contractor is responsible for acquiring the appropriate documents for shipment of the cartridges.

SPECIFICATION: PLEASE SEE THE ATTACHED FOR NGMTC ACCURACY & CHARACTERISTIC SPECIFICATION SHEET. ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE FORWARD TO END USER: NGMTC.

Sources interested in supplying the above ammunition should adequately describe their experience in custom match-grade ammunition production and testing, demonstrate high rate production, and annual production capacity.

PLANNED ACQUISITION: This notice is being issued for informational purposes only. The Government is only seeking interested sources to fulfill the requirements indicated above.

SUBMISSION INFORMATION: All responsible, interested sources responding to this notice shall include information regarding their company name, address, company size (including #of employees), capability, facilities, and past performance, along with sketches, drawings, specifications, brochures, current estimated unit costs, monthly and annual production capability, and sample rounds within 45 days of this notice. Interested sources are encouraged to submit the requested information and sample rounds within 45 days of this notice to:
National Guard Marksmanship Training Center
Building 4904, Box 11, Camp Robinson, NLR, AR 72199
ATTN: MSG Mike Hester, michael.a.hester.mil@mail.mil, (501) 212-4545.

All information is to be submitted via email, at no cost or obligation to the Government and information provided will not be returned.

Contracting Officer: USP & FO for Arkansas
Bldg. 7100, Box 003, Camp Robinson, NLR, AR 72199
ATTN: Mr. Eddie Porter, edward.l.porter.civ@mail.mil, (501) 212-4400.

NOTE: This is not a solicitation and does not obligate the government to issue a solicitation. This is a Request for Information (RFI) for planning purposes only and shall not be construed as a Request for Proposal, nor as an obligation on the part of the Government. The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this RFI or otherwise pay for information solicited. Participation in this effort is strictly voluntary. Please identify any proprietary information submitted. The Government may utilize the information received to develop the acquisition strategy for future requirements. The offerors will be notified of status as a Qualified Manufacturer of custom match-grade ammunition to the above agency within 90 days of receipt of information and sample rounds. Any of the information stated above is subject to change.

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