SOLICITATION NOTICE
A -- System Qualification and Low Rate Initial Production Phases of the 120MM Multi-Purpose High Explosive (120MM MP-HE)Cartridge
- Notice Date
- 10/29/2007
- Notice Type
- Solicitation Notice
- Contracting Office
- M67854 Quantico, VA
- ZIP Code
- 00000
- Solicitation Number
- M6785408R6001
- Response Due
- 11/30/2007
- Archive Date
- 12/30/2007
- Point of Contact
- Mary Lee Schuck 703-432-4072 Michael Klaniecki 703-432-4066
- Description
- The Marine Corps Systems Command has an urgent requirement for a 120mm MP-HE cartridge to be fired from the M1A1/M1A2 tank platforms and will provide a multi-purpose capability. The cartridge will be a line-of-sight, fin stabilized munition that incorporates three operational modes into a single round. The all-in-one operational capabilities of this round will reduce logistical requirements by replacing tank rounds currently in stock; thus simplifying ammunition requirements within the M1A1/M1A2 platform. The 120mm MP-HE cartridge will be capable of one extraction remaining in a serviceable condition when the breech is opened manually after chambering throughout the operational temperature range (Threshold) and five extractions (Objective). It will be safely loaded (onboard the firing platform), chambered, extracted, and re-stowed (if required) IAW TM 9-2350-264-10, Chapter 2, without damage to the round or degradation to performance, and without exposing the crew t o an increase in vulnerability compared with existing fielded ammunition (Threshold=Objective). In addition, the cartridge will fit within the current ammunition compartments within the M1A1/M1A2 tank and must be of such size and weight as to allow the loader to properly handle the round (Threshold = Objective). The 120mm MP HE round must meet operational performance requirements within operating ranges of -25F (-32C) to +145F (63C) after having been stored within the temperature range of -51F (-46C) to 145F (63C) (Threshold) or extreme range of -59F (-51C) to + 160F (71C) (Objective). When the round is fired with propellant temperature of 145F (63C) to 160F (71C) or -25F (-32C) to -59F (-51C) it will not endanger the crew (Threshold) or damage equipment (Objective). Finally, the 120mm MP-HE cartridge will be fired from all current platforms without degradation of the capability of the round for vehicle equipped with an operational hard-wired, NATO standard two-way data link (Threshold = Objective). The modes of operation will include point detonating (Threshold), delayed detonation (Objective), and Airburst (Objective). The 120mm MP-HE cartridge will provide these functions at all ranges up to 4000m (Threshold) and 5000m (Objective). The 120mm MP-HE round will provide the ability to address multiple target types within line of sight with one weapon. Target sets to be addressed will include bunkers, wall breeches and vehicle targets from unarmored through light armored (threshold); massed infantry, ATGM or crew served weapon crews (objective). The 120mm MP HE round must be capable of breaching a 30? by 50? hole in a 8? reinforced concrete wall with no more than 3 rounds for 0-45 degree obliquity and no more than 5 rounds for 46-80 degrees obliquity. (Threshold = Objective). The 120mm MP HE round must be capable of defeating an earth and timber bunker (collapse) or incapacitate 2 of 4 personnel inside the bunker with no more than 2 rounds (Threshold) and 1 round. (Ob jective) The 120mm MP HE round must be capable of defeating light armor (BRDM) and civilian truck type vehicles, given a hit, at 2 kilometers (Threshold) and 4 kilometers. (Objective) Collectively, the attributes provided by this cartridge will counter a broader target set and increase lethality and survivability with improved blast fragmentation on an array of target sets including wall breaches, light armor, bunkers, massed infantry and Anti-Tank Guided Missle (ATGM) teams. KPP Threshold Objective Operational Range 50 to 4000 meters 50 to 5000 meters Loading and Unloading Cartridge to remain serviceable after one manual removal from breech of gun Cartridge to remain serviceable after five manual removals from breech of gun Platform Compatibility- Functional Cartridge can be safely: loaded onboard the firing platform, stowed, chambered, extracted and re-stowed without damage to the cartridge, degradation of its performance, or exposure of the crew to hazardous conditions (bustle test) Threshold = Objective; Platform Compatibility- Stowage Cartridge must fit current ammunition compartments Threshold = Objective Platform Compatibility- NATO Datalink Cartridge may be fired from all current 120mm platforms- Cartridge may be fired from all 120mm platforms equipped with a NATO Datalink System Weight 62 pounds 56 pounds Wall Breaching Criteria (Delayed Detonation) 30 by 50 inch through hole in 8? double reinforced concrete wall (cutting rebar) with 3 rounds at 0-46 degree obliquity and with 5 rounds at 46-80 degrees obliquity Threshold = Objective; Light Armor Defeat Criteria Perforate 0.75? of RHA at 2000 meters Perforate 1? of RHA at 4000 meters Attribute Threshold Objective Temperature Ranges-Storage No degradation in performance after storage at -51 degree F (-46 degree C) to +145 degree F (63 degree C) No degradation in performance after storage at -59 degree F (-51 degree C) to +160 degree F (+71 degree C) Temperature Ranges- Operational Firing without danger to crew at -25 degree F (-32 degree C) to + 145 degree F (+63 degree C) Firing without danger to crew or equipment at -59 degree F (-51 degree C) to + 160 degree F (+71 degree C) Obliquity Criteria Meet target defeat at obliquity of 0? to 45? with 3 rounds Meet target defeat at obliquity of 0? to 80? with 5 rounds TBD IM Compliance note that this is in 3.7.3.8 IM reactions must be ?better than the M830A1 Shall be fully IM Compliant Reliability 0.93 at 90 % C. I. 0.95 at 90% C.I. Worn Tube (safety test) (AMP CDD) Round to round dispersion (precision)threshold of what we have now objective of what AMP calls for KPP Threshold Objective Target Defeat- Massed Infantry (Air Burst) Mode) Range 50 to 4000 meters Range 50 to 5000 meters Two rounds One round Suppress platoon (30 men) with 85 meter front Suppress platoon (30 men) with 85 meter front Target Defeat- Dismounted Anti-Tank Team (Air Burst)Range 50 to 4000 meters, suppress two or three man team, with two meter front Threshold = Objective Bunker Defeat Criteria (Delayed Detonation)System shall be capable of destroying (collapse the roof or a wall) a standard earth and timber bunker with two rounds. System shall be capable of destroying (collapse the roof or a wall) a standard earth and timber bunker with one round. The anticipated contract will be a firm-fixed-price (FFP) contract. A Request for Proposal shall be posted on or about January 2008. The RFP (M67854-08-R-6001) and any subsequent documents/information will be provided via electronic means at Https://www1.fbo.gov/spg/DON/USMC/M67854/postdatePrevDays_1.html . This is not a request for proposals or a guarantee of forthcoming solicitation. It should not be construed as a commitment of any kind by the U.S. government to issue a solicitation. Any information provided to the Government in response to this Synopsis and follow-on RFP will become USMC property and will not be returned. All proprietary or classified information will be treated appropriately. Points of contact: marylee.schuck or Michael.Klaneicki@usmc.mil NO PHONE CALLS WILL BE ACCEPTED.
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