W15QKN-20-R-0096: M1041 9mm CCMCK Marking Cartridges

Title: M1041, 9mm CCMCK Marking Cartridges

Description(s):

The U.S. Army Contracting Command - New Jersey, on behalf of the Office of the Project Manager, Maneuver Ammunition Systems (PM-MAS), intends to issue a competitive request for proposal (RFP) for the production of the M1041, 9mm marking ammunition, is fired from the M9 and M11 pistols, M4 Carbine and eventual use in the M17 and M18 Modular Handgun Systems. Marking rounds (blue/red) will be used with the Close Combat Mission Capability Kit (CCMCK). The CCMCK is a user installed temporary weapon conversion system that allows for the solider to employ an individual weapon (M9, M11 and M4) at a minimum engagement distance of five feet using low velocity marking ammunition while precluding the weapon from firing standard service ammunition. The marking ammunition shall be a reduced-energy, non-lethal cartridge, that leaves a bright, water-soluble color marking compound on target upon impact, without penetrating the soldier Army Combat Uniform (ACI) or Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). The visible impact left by the marking compound allows for an accurate assessment of simulated lethality and shot placement. The contractor shall manufacture, test, inspect, package and deliver the M1041, 9mm marking ammunition. M1041, 9mm marking ammunition will be procured to a Detailed Performance Specification marked Distribution D. At this time, the Detailed Performance Specification will not be provided.  The contractor shall provide for all necessary labor, material, supplies, services, facilities, and equipment to perform all of the requirements of the drawing, P-Spec, SOW and RFP. The Government anticipates making one award. Deliveries will be required within 24 months after contract award. This is a pre-solicitation notice and the Government anticipates that a formal solicitation will be issued on or about 8 October 2020. All information is to be furnished at no obligation to the Government.