Presolicitation Notice for the Joint Attack Munition Systems (JAMS) M299 Missile Launcher Modernization Phase and Production

AMCOM plans to issue Request for Proposal (RFP), W31P4Q-08-R-0204 on or before 08 Feb 2008. Proposal responses to the RFP should be submitted no later than the closing date stated in the RFP. Issuance of RFP W31P4Q-08-R-0204 is for a basic AMCOM re quirement to produce a Modernized Joint Attack Munition Systems (JAMS) M299 Missile Launcher. This requirement is for a light weight multi-platform missile launcher in the current and future force. The effort is to produce a light weight missile launcher that shall support multiple platforms and missiles, ensures maximum commonality across launcher configurations, and requires full airworthiness qualification. The modernized M299 launcher shall be required to carry and launch the JAMS Project Office (PO) family of HELLFIRE missiles and the Joint Air-to-Ground Missile (JAGM) from various Army rotary wing (RW) and un-manned aircraft system (UAS) platforms. There shall be three launcher variants: (1) Quad-Rail - the Quad-Rail anticipated weight savings per l auncher is 45 lbs, (2) Dual-Rail the Dual Rail anticipated weight savings per launcher is 33 lbs and (3)UAS - The UAS anticipated weight savings per launcher is 15 lbs. The anticipated period of performance will be 30 months of development, testing and qualification with two production options. Option 1 FY 11-12 with anticipated production quantities of 120-350 and Option 2 FY 12-13 with anticipated production quantities of 140-350. A single award, firm fixed price contract type is anticipated.

A MCOM has established a Modernized M299 Launcher Reading Room at URL https://launcher-modernization.msl.army.mil

Instructions to gain access to the reading room are as follows:

-- Go to the website
-- In the upper right corner, select r egister (you will be directed to another screen)
-- Fill in the pertinent/required information and select the register key
-- Your application will be reviewed and processed by PEO/JAMS Security
-- You will be notified by email when your accoun t is active
-- Once your account is active, go to the website and select login
-- Use the Messages, Files, or News tabs at the top to navigate within the website

Special Notes:
-- Remember your selected user name and password
-- Onl y TWO (2) persons per Company will be granted access

Proposals in response to RFP W31P4Q-08-R-0204 may be submitted by any entity including commercial firms, institutions of higher education with degree-granting programs in science and/or engineerin g (universities), or by consortia led by such concerns. AMCOM encourages participation by small business, small disadvantaged business, Hub-zone small business, woman-owned small business, veteran owned small business and historically black colleges and un iversities and minority institutions.

All information received in response to RFP W31P4Q-08-R-0204 marked proprietary will be handled accordingly. All interested responsible businesses are encouraged to submit a proposal.