SOURCES SOUGHT
13 -- 120mm Advanced Multi-Purpose (AMP) M1147, High Explosive Multi-Purpose with Tracer (HEMP-T) Cartridges
- Notice Date
- 11/16/2022 12:57:58 PM
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 332993
— Ammunition (except Small Arms) Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- W6QK ACC-PICA PICATINNY ARSENAL NJ 07806-5000 USA
- ZIP Code
- 07806-5000
- Solicitation Number
- W15QKN-23-X-0RH1
- Response Due
- 11/21/2022 12:00:00 AM
- Point of Contact
- Tim Cassidy, Paul Giovannoli
- E-Mail Address
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timothy.j.cassidy12.civ@army.mil, paul.giovannoli.civ@army.mil
(timothy.j.cassidy12.civ@army.mil, paul.giovannoli.civ@army.mil)
- Description
- Amendment 0002: Is to answer a question from Industry: Question 1: Is the USG expecting industry (competitive) to bid the AMP FY24-29 Multiyear RFP without the full TDP? �or, does the USG intend to synchronize the release of the RFP, so the full TDP is part of the RFP?� Answer 1: This sources sought notice (Market Survey) is for informational purposes only, and does not obligate the Government to issue a solicitation. The final acquisition strategy has not been finalized. (End Amendment 0002) Amendment 0001: Is to answer a question from Industry: Question 1: Would you be willing to entertain a submission from foreign countries? Company in Norway has a long partnership with the US military and is capable of doing this work but will need to request access to the TDP. Is this possible? Answer 1:� Documents are marked Distribution D:� Distribution authorized to the Department of Defense and U.S. DOD Contractors Only.� In addition, documents contain technical data whose export is restricted by the Arms Export Control Act (Title 22, U.S.C., SEC 2751, ET SEQ.) or the Export Administration Act of 1979, as amended, Title 50, U.S.C. APP. 2401 ET SEQ.�� (End Amendment 0001) DESCRIPTION: The U.S. Army Contracting Command - New Jersey, on behalf of the Office of the Project Manager, Maneuver Ammunition Systems (PM-MAS), is seeking possible sources for the production of the 120mm Advanced Multi-Purpose (AMP) M1147, High Explosive Multi-Purpose with Tracer (HEMP-T) Cartridges to fulfill FY24-FY29 requirements.� The AMP M1147 HEMP-T is the next-generation tactical High Explosive (HE) cartridge fired from an M256 120mm Smooth Bore Cannon mounted on the Abrams Main Battle Tank.� The round provides the Warfighter with capabilities to defeat Anti-Tank Guided Missile (ATGM) teams at extended range, dismounted massed infantry, bunkers, double reinforced concrete walls, tanks, light armor, and obstacles. Additionally, the AMP M1147 consolidates the capabilities of four existing 120mm munitions, resulting in a reduced logistical burden while also allowing the Warfighter to battle carry a single munition for multiple engagement scenarios. SPECIFICATIONS:�� The AMP M1147 Cartridge will be procured to a Technical Data Package (TDP) marked Distribution Statement D, Distribution authorized to U.S. Department of Defense and U.S. DOD Contractors only.� The TDP (Cartridge, 120mm, HEMP-T, M1147, 13069011), excluding the fuze design, can be provided upon request and PCO approval.�� Offerors must be registered with the U.S./Canada Joint Certification Office to obtain a copy of the specifications (See https://www.dla.mil/Logistics-Operations/Services/JCP/ for instructions and information). Offerors should submit their certification via DD Form 2345 or register immediately.� In addition to the DD Form 2345, Offerors are required to submit an AMSTA-AR 1350 - Technical Data Request Questionnaire and a Non-Disclosure and Non-Use Agreement (included as attachments to this Market Survey) prior to the PCO releasing any data.� Offerors who received the technical data will be required to return or destroy the data provided upon Government request. PLANNED ACQUISITION:� A five year, Firm Fixed-Price (FFP) production contract is contemplated for this acquisition. The Government anticipates making one award.� Deliveries will be required within 15 months after contract award.� SUBMISSION INFORMATION: � Interested companies should submit their qualifications and capabilities electronically within 30 days of this notice to: Tim Cassidy at email: timothy.j.cassidy12.civ@army.mil;� and Paul Giovannoli at email: paul.giovannoli.civ@army.mil..� The subject line of email requests must read as follows �AMP Sources Sought Notice W15QKN-23-X-0RH1 (Insert Company Name). Interested companies should respond by providing the Government the following information: (1) Name of company and CAGE Code; (2) Point of Contacts name, telephone number and E-mail address; (3) Company address; (4) Business size information; (5) Identification of whether you are interested in this opportunity as a prime or a subcontractor; (6) A brief summary of the company�s capabilities (to include organizations, description of facilities, equipment, manufacturing process, inspection capability, skills, personnel) and potential subcontractors� capabilities; (7) A brief summary of possible partnering/teaming arrangements; Please identify any proprietary information submitted.� A respondent to this survey must have the majority of the skills and facilities that are required to manufacture this item.� If a respondent does not have these resources (technical, manufacturing, personnel, etc.) available, then it must demonstrate its ability to obtain them in a reasonable time period.� If a respondent chooses to utilize the services of sub-tier vendors or subcontractors, those vendors or subcontractors must also meet the same resource criteria as the prime contractor.�� DISCLAIMER: THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION AND DOES NOT OBLIGATE THE GOVERNMENT TO ISSUE A SOLICITATION.� Please be advised that the Government will not pay for any information submitted under this announcement. This is a market survey, not a pre-solicitation notice. This Sources Sought Notice (Market Survey) is for Informational Purposes Only. This notice does not constitute a Request for Quote (RFQ)/Invitation for Bid (IFB)/Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue an RFQ, IFB or RFP in the future.� This notice does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service.� Further, the Government is not seeking quotes, bids, or proposals at this time and will not accept unsolicited proposals in response to this notice. No award will be made as a result of this notice. The Government reserves the right to reject, in whole, or in part, any private sector input that results from this notice. The Government is not obligated to notify respondents of the results of this notice. The U.S. Government will not pay for any information submitted or administrative costs incurred in response to this notice.� If a formal solicitation is generated at a later date a solicitation notice will be published.
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