SOURCES SOUGHT
10 -- M110 Semi-Automatic Sniper System(SASS) Reconfiguration
- Notice Date
- 3/31/2011
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- Contracting Office
- US Army, Army Contracting Command, Joint Munitions and Lethality (JM&L) Contracting Center, Picatinny Arsenal, New Jersey 07806-5000
- ZIP Code
- 07806-5000
- Solicitation Number
- W15QKN-11-X-F015
- Response Due
- 4/15/2011
- Archive Date
- 5/15/2011
- Point of Contact
- Marlene Sanchez, Contract Specialist, (973)724-2332
- E-Mail Address
-
Marlene Sanchez
(marlene.sanchez1@us.army.mil)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- Sources Sought M110 Semi-Automatic Sniper System (SASS) Reconfiguration The US Army, Army Contracting Command, Picatinny, on behalf of the Project Manager Soldier Weapons (PMSW), located at Picatinny Arsenal, NJ is conducting a market survey to identify potential sources for manufacturing a complete system or reconfiguring some or all of the existing 7.62 x 51mm M110 Semi- Automatic Sniper System (SASS) currently available in Army inventory to the specifications identified in this notice. The M110 is a lightweight, direct gas operated, semi-automatic, box magazine fed, 7.62 x 51mm rifle intended to engage and defeat personnel targets out to 800 meters. This notice is to determine if there are potential sources capable of reconfiguring existing US Army M110 SASSs, or manufacturing new complete systems to meet the following criteria: 1.Operation: Semi-automatic 2.Caliber: Compatible with 7.62x51mm NATO cartridges 3.Accuracy: Capable of 1.3 minute of angle dispersion or greater with match ammunition 4.Size: Overall length shall be reduced using a shorter barrel and/or collapsible buttstock. Maximum length not to exceed 39 without suppressor. Desired minimum length is less than 36 with stock collapsed. 5.Weight: Weight shall be under 9.0 lb for unloaded rifle without optics and accessories 6.Grip: A modular, adjustable pistol grip f. 7.Trigger: A non-adjustable match style trigger. 8.Hand guard: A forend that includes a fixed 12 o' clock rail with configurable 3, 6, and 9 o' clock rails. 9.Sound suppressor: A muzzle mounted, detachable sound suppressor. 10.Muzzle device: A compensator/muzzle break compatible with the sound suppressor. 11.Bipod: Tool-less detachment featuring cant and pan/track capability. 12.Day optic: An Army specified variable power day optic and compatible rings. 13.Back up sights: Iron sights offset 45 deg from the DOS. 14.Sling attachment: Flush cup, quick detach sling attachment points. In addition to the above listed enhancements, the upgraded M110 must meet the operational and environmental requirements that were fulfilled by the original M110 SASS. Firms/companies are invited to provide information and relative background on their capabilities to provide contractor logistical support for depot level maintenance of the entire upgraded weapon system. Vendor Questionnaire: The purpose of this questionnaire is to obtain information from industry to assist in the market research. Firms/companies are invited to indicate their interest and capability to satisfy the above requirements by identifying the following items: 1.Company Name 2.Company Address / Country Represented / Website 3.Company point of contact and phone number 4.Business Size (Small/Large & Number of Employees) CAGE Code / DUNS Number 5.The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this effort is 332994. 6.Commerciality: a.( ) Our product as described above, has been sold, leased or licensed to the general pubic b.( ) Our product as described above, has been sold in substantial quantities, on a competitive basis, to multiple state and local government. The development of the product was done exclusively at private expense c.( ) None of the above applies. Explain. 7.Location where primary work will be performed (if more than one location, please indicate the percentage for each location). 8.Major partners or suppliers. 9.Identify existing facilities, equipment and workforce (identify what percentage would be supporting this new effort and what additional resources would be required). 10.Please provide any additional comments All responsible, interested offerors are encouraged to submit their capabilities/qualification data and any pertinent information in hard copy or via email, within 15 calendar days to: US Army, Army Contracting Command, ACC- PICA-SW, Bldg 9, Attn: Marlene Sanchez, Picatinny Arsenal, NJ 07806-5000. The point of contact is Marlene Sanchez at marlene.sanchez1@us.army.mil. All information is to be submitted at no cost or obligation to the Government. NO TELEPHONE INQUIRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED. The Government will accept written questions by email to marlene.sanchez1@us.army.mil. Any information provided will not be returned. This is a sources sought notice only and should not be construed as a Request for Proposal or a commitment by the U.S. Government. The U.S. Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this market survey. All information is to be submitted at no cost or obligation to the Government. If a formal solicitation is generated at a later date, a solicitation notice will be published and more detailed technical requirements will be provided.
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