SOURCES SOUGHT
13 -- SUBJECT: 13 SOURCES SOUGHT, SIMULATOR, PROJECTILE, M74A1 due 20 February 2004, POC Carl McDonald, AMSJS-CCM-A, (309) 782-3916, email mcdonaldc@osc.army.mil
- Notice Date
- 1/23/2004
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- Contracting Office
- U.S. Army Field Support Command, ATTN: AMSOS-CCA, Rock Island, IL 61299-5000
- ZIP Code
- 61299-5000
- Solicitation Number
- W52P1J-M74-XXXX
- Response Due
- 2/20/2004
- Archive Date
- 4/20/2004
- Point of Contact
- MARK HALDEMAN, 309-782-3414
- E-Mail Address
-
Email your questions to U.S. Army Field Support Command
(HALDEMANM@OSC.ARMY.MIL)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- SOURCES SOUGHT: SIMULATOR, PROJECTILE, M74A1, NSN 1370-00-028-6007. The solicitation, (when written), will be written to include multiple year (i.e. 5 years) requirements and will utilize range pricing and Best Value criteria. This simulator is used to provide battle noises and other effects during troop maneuvers. It produces a flash of light followed by a loud report. The simulator has a one-piece aluminum case with an extracting rim, and resembles a large shotgun shell. The c ase contains a percussion primer mounted in the base, a black powder propelling charge, a delay fuse, and an inner case containing a flash charge. The simulator is fired from a Pyrotechnic Pistol (AN-M8). Aimed at a 45-degree elevation, the height of the b urst is approximately 100 feet. SPECIFICATIONS OF SIMULATOR: Weight loaded: .34 lb.: length: 3.85 inches: Diameter: 1.57 inches: Body Material: Aluminum: Color: Black markings on Aluminum: Pyrotechnic Charge: TYPE: Black Powder: Weight: 1.25 oz (approx): Propelling Charge: Black Powder: Weight: 1.36 grams (approx): Primer: Percussion M39A1: Performance: Delay 2-3 seconds: Burning Time: Instantaneous: Candlepower: 600,000: Interested companies should respond by providing the government the following information: a brief summary of the company's capabilities (a description of facilities, Business size, personnel, and past manufacturing experience as it relates to the above cr iteria) and availability, i.e., estimated minimum and maximum monthly production quantities. A respondent to this survey should be able to show adequate technical and manufacturing capability and good past performance in the explosives processing industry. A respondent to this market survey must have available a majority of the skills and facilities that are required to manufacture these items. If a respondent does not have adequate resources (technical, manufacturing, personnel, etc.) available, the respon dent must be able to demonstrate his ability to obtain those resources in a timely fashion. If a respondent chooses to utilize the services of sub-tier vendors or subcontractors, those vendors or subcontractors must also meet these criteria. Information sh all be submitted within 30 calendar days from the date of this publication to: US Army Field Support Command, ATTN: AMSFS-CCM-A, Carl McDonald, 1 Rock Island, Rock Island, IL 61299-6000. This is a market survey for planning purposes only and shall not be c onstrued as a Request for Proposal or as an obligation on the part of the government. The government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this market survey or otherwise pay for information solicited. The government will utilize the informat ion provided only to develop the acquisition strategy for future requirements. All information submitted will be held in a confidential status.
- Place of Performance
- Address: U.S. Army Field Support Command ATTN: AMSOS-CCA-M Rock Island IL
- Zip Code: 61299-5000
- Country: US
- Zip Code: 61299-5000
- Record
- SN00509082-W 20040125/040123212306 (fbodaily.com)
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