Sources Sought Notice for Kit, MVRS Antenna with Container_NSN 5895-01-524-8674

Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted

Solicitation number
W56HZV-22-R-0060
Agency
Responses due
Set-aside
No set-aside

Opportunity facts

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The U.S. Army Contracting Command - Detroit Arsenal (ACC-DTA) is seeking information from vendors, including both small and large businesses, on their interest, capabilities, and qualifications to manufacture a Kit, MVRS Antenna with Container with NSN 5895-01-524-8674 and Part Number 12999115. This MVRS Antenna is a critical component of the M109A6 Paladin 155mm mobile, fully tracked, armored vehicle used for indirect fire support. The government is looking to gain knowledge to assist in planning its acquisition strategy and does not possess the technical data package for this item. Interested firms are requested to provide information on their commercial availability, manufacturing expertise, delivery capability, and First Article Testing experience by 14 days after posting.

This is a Sources Sought Notice and not a formal solicitation. The government will not award a contract based on the responses received. There is no set-aside designation, and the government has not indicated any potential incumbents or current contractors. The government has not provided any specific award values or budget ranges, but has mentioned planning for a potential future procurement of 106 kits with a 100% option quantity.

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Update #4 · Latest ·

The Army Contracting Command-Detroit Arsenal (ACC-DTA) is seeking to gain knowledge of interest, capabilities, and qualifications of various members of the community, to include both small and large businesses. This is a Sources Sought Notice, and it is not a solicitation for a receipt of quotations. All information herein is strictly for planning acquisition strategy. The Request for Information (RFI) is for the manufacturing of:

NOUN: Kit, MVRS Antenna with Container

NSN: 5895-01-524-8674

Part Number: 12999115

Quantity: 53 Each

Total Quantity: 106 Each (with 100% option)

NAICS Code: 334290

End Item Identification: HOWITZER,MEDIUM,SELF-PROPELLED M109A6

Description: ACC-DTA intends to solicit a new Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract for the procurement of Kit, MVRS Antenna with Container. The Muzzle Velocity Radar Sensor (MVRS) Antenna is also known as Paladin Muzzle Velocity System (PMVS). PMVS detects flight data of the projectile and sends info to the Paladin Fire Control System (PDFCS) for other rounds to be fired. It goes on the M109A6 Paladin 155mm which is a mobile, fully tracked, armored vehicle.

All interested firms and manufacturers, regardless of size, please respond by 5:00 PM EST, 02 July 2024.

  

Update #3 ·

The Army Contracting Command-Detroit Arsenal (ACC-DTA) is seeking to gain knowledge of interest, capabilities, and qualifications of various members of the community, to include both small and large businesses. This is a Sources Sought Notice, and it is not a solicitation for a receipt of quotations. All information herein is strictly for planning acquisition strategy. The Request for Information (RFI) is for the manufacturing of:

NOUN: Kit, MVRS Antenna with Container

NSN: 5895-01-524-8674

Part Number: 12999115

Estimated Total Quantity: 78 Each

NAICS Code: 334290

End Item Identification: HOWITZER,MEDIUM,SELF-PROPELLED M109A6

Description: ACC-DTA intends to solicit a new Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract for the procurement of Kit, MVRS Antenna with Container. The Muzzle Velocity Radar Sensor (MVRS) Antenna is also known as Paladin Muzzle Velocity System (PMVS). PMVS detects flight data of the projectile and sends info to the Paladin Fire Control System (PDFCS) for other rounds to be fired. It goes on the M109A6 Paladin 155mm which is a mobile, fully tracked, armored vehicle.

All interested firms and manufacturers, regardless of size, please respond by 5:00 PM EST, 02 July 2024.

  

Update #2 ·

The Army Contracting Command-Detroit Arsenal (ACC-DTA) is seeking to gain knowledge of interest, capabilities, and qualifications of various members of the community, to include both small and large businesses. This is a Sources Sought Notice, and it is not a solicitation for a receipt of quotations. All information herein is strictly for planning acquisition strategy. The Request for Information (RFI) is for the manufacturing of:

NOUN: Kit, MVRS Antenna with Container

NSN: 5895-01-524-8674

Part Number: 12999115

Estimated Total Quantity: 78 Each

NAICS Code: 334290

End Item Identification: HOWITZER,MEDIUM,SELF-PROPELLED M109A6

Description: ACC-DTA intends to solicit a new Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract for the procurement of Kit, MVRS Antenna with Container. The Muzzle Velocity Radar Sensor (MVRS) Antenna is also known as Paladin Muzzle Velocity System (PMVS). PMVS detects flight data of the projectile and sends info to the Paladin Fire Control System (PDFCS) for other rounds to be fired. It goes on the M109A6 Paladin 155mm which is a mobile, fully tracked, armored vehicle.

All interested firms and manufacturers, regardless of size, please respond by 5:00 PM EST, 13 May 2023.

  

Update #1 ·

The Army Contracting Command – Detroit Arsenal (ACC-DTA) is seeking to gain knowledge of interest, capabilities, and qualifications of various members of the community, to include both small and large businesses. This is a Sources Sought Notice and all information herein is for informational planning purposes only. This notice does not constitute a "Request for Proposal or Invitation for Bid", nor is it to be construed as a commitment by the Government. Responses will strictly assist the Government in planning its acquisition strategy and will not award a contract based upon responses to this announcement.

Request for Information (RFI) is for:

Kit, MVRS Antenna with Container

Part Number 12999115

This item, Kit, MVRS with Antenna, includes the MVRS Antenna. The MVRS Antenna is also called PMVS. PMVS stands for Paladin Muzzle Velocity System. The Muzzle Velocity Radar System (MVRS) is a critical component of the M109 Paladin Family of Vehicles. This MVRS Antenna detects flight data of the projectile and sends info to the PDFCS (Paladin Fire Control System) for other rounds to be fired. It goes on the M109A6 Paladin 155mm which is a mobile, fully tracked, armored vehicle. The M109A6 Paladin 155 mm provides the primary indirect-fire support to Armored Brigade Combat Teams, Infantry Brigade Combat Teams and Stryker Brigade Combat Teams. The Government does not possess the technical data package (TDP), detailed drawings and performance specifications for this item.

All interested firms and manufacturers, regardless of size, may respond no later than 10 days following posting of the RFI. This notice is not a solicitation for receipt of quotations and therefore, the Government does not encourage questions concerning this market research.

  

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