SOURCES SOUGHT
A -- 120mm Mortar Semi-Automated Ammunition Magazine System and Semi-Automated Projectile Loader
- Notice Date
- 8/22/2002
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- Contracting Office
- US Army ARDEC, AMSTA-AR-PC, Picatinny Arsenal, New Jersey 07806-5000
- ZIP Code
- 07806-5000
- Solicitation Number
- DAAE30-02-R-0227
- Response Due
- 9/23/2002
- Point of Contact
- Robert McMinn
- E-Mail Address
-
Email your questions to Robert McMinn
(rmcminn@pica.army.mil)
- Description
- During the FY03 time frame, the U.S. Army Tank Automotive and Armaments Command, U.S. Army Armament Research, Development and Engineering Center (TACOM-ARDEC) may release an acquisition for one (1) 120mm mortar semi-automated ammunition magazine system and semi-automated projectile loader capable of accommodating all existing fielded and future U.S. 120mm cartridges. This magazine system will index and supply the semi-automated projectile loader with the chosen mortar projectile for preparation. The semi- automated projectile loader will load the round. The semi-automated ammunition magazine system will be comprised of a projectile retention subsystem capable of storing the maximum amount of mortar cartridges within the given envelope, a processor subsystem with user interface in order to manage round inventory, sensors and diagnostics to monitor system functions, and an indexing function to move rounds to a desired position for loading and storing rounds. The magazine will stow rounds horizontally to simplify the re-supply and gun loading processes. The semi-automated magazine will transfer a round within two (2) seconds from a fire request; and maintain and update current inventory status. The semi-automated projectile loader subsystem will be comprised of an articulating transfer tray to bridge between the magazine and the main armament with the ability to stow out of the way of the recoiling main armament and rammer to transfer rounds into the main armament. Projected award is in the 1QFY03. The basic contract will be for a quantity of one (1) system in FY03 and the delivery of the FY03 quantity shall be completed by October 03. This contract will include a requirement for engineering support for testing. This synopsized request is for informational and planning purposes only and should not be construed as a request for proposal (RFP). Request any responsible prospective offerors submit their literature no greater than 25 pages within thirty (30) days from date of publication of this notice. Any and all information should be mailed to Dept. of the Army, US Army TACOM-ARDEC, Attention: Robert McMinn, Bldg. 10, Picatinny Arsenal, New Jersey 07806-5000 or by email to: rmcminn@pica.army.mil. The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this Market Survey or otherwise pay for information solicited. The Government retains the right not to compete this requirement based on responses to this notice. Proprietary and/or classified information shall be protected as denoted with submission. See Numbered Note 25.
- Web Link
-
US ARMY TACOM-ARDEC Procurement Network
(http://procnet.pica.army.mil/cbd/SRCSgt/082220020/082220020.htm)
- Record
- SN00147970-W 20020824/020822213843 (fbodaily.com)
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