Recapitalization/Maintenance of 120mm M830A1 Cartridges

The U.S. Army Contracting Command - Rock Island on behalf of the Project Manager, Maneuver Ammunition Systems is seeking possible sources for the recapitalization/maintenance of approximately 10,500 each unserviceable (Condition Code F) 120mm M830A1 Cartridges. The 120mm M830A1 is a high explosive antitank, multipurpose, tactical service round with a tracer. The 120mm M830A1 is used in the 120mm, M256 smooth bore tank cannon and is a fin-stabilized round with a discarding sabot.

The primary focus of the recapitalization program is to disassemble the cartridge, replace the combustible cartridge case and the case base, and use epoxy adhesive to bond the new cartridge case to the case adapter. Recapitalization will also include purchase of new combustible cases and case bases, propellant inspection for stability and moisture content, remarking with an additional suffix, as well as the addition of a solar cover to the pallet. The contractor will be required to receive, store and process approximately 470 pallets of ammunition. Net Explosive Weight and Hazard Class for an M830A1 Cartridge are 8.102 kg/17.86 LB and 1.2.1.E.

Specifications:
The M830A1 Cartridge will be recapitalized to meet the requirements of the MIL-C-70983A.

Planned Acquisition:
A Cost Plus Fixed-Fee (CPFF) effort is contemplated for this acquisition. The Government anticipates making one (1) award in 1QFY17. Deliveries will be required within seventeen (17) months after contract award.

Submission Information:
THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION AND DOES NOT OBLIGATE THE GOVERNMENT TO ISSUE A SOLICITATION. Please be advised that the Government will not pay for any information submitted under this announcement. Interested companies should submit their qualifications and capabilities electronically within fifteen (15) days of this notice to: US Army Contracting Command - Rock Island, ATTN: CCRC-AL/P. Lootens, Building 60, Rock Island, IL 61299-8000 or by email to: patrick.a.lootens.civ@mail.mil. Interested companies should respond by providing the Government the following information:
(1) Name of company and CAGE Code;
(2) Point of Contacts name, telephone number and E-mail address;
(3) Company address;
(4) Business size information;
(5) Identification of whether you are interested in this opportunity as a prime or a subcontractor;
(6) A brief summary of the company's capabilities (to include organizations, description of facilities, storage capacity, equipment, manufacturing process, inspection capability, skills, personnel, ability to meet required delivery schedule) and potential subcontractors' capabilities; and
(7) A brief summary of possible partnering/teaming arrangements.
Please identify any proprietary information submitted. A respondent to this survey must have majority of the skills and facilities that are required to perform this maintenance/recapitalization effort. If a respondent does not have these resources (technical, manufacturing, personnel, storage capacity, etc.) available, then it must demonstrate its ability to obtain them in a reasonable time period. If a respondent chooses to utilize the services of sub-tier vendors or subcontractors, those vendors or subcontractors must also meet the same resource criteria as the prime contractor.
This is a market survey, not a pre-solicitation notice. If a formal solicitation is to be generated at a later date, a solicitation notice will be published. All information is to be submitted at no cost or obligation to the Government.