COMMANDER, ATTN CTQ3SR, MARCORSYSCOM 2033 BARNETT AVENUE SUITE 315 QUANTICO, VA 22134-5010

10 -- JOINT SERVICES COMBAT SHOTGUN SOL M67854-95-R-2209 DUE 063095 POC MR. STEPHEN L. RIFFE, 703-784-5822. The Marine Corps Systems Command, under the auspices of the Joint Services Small Arms Program (JSSAP) office intends on issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP) on or about 30 June 1995 for a Joint Service Combat Shotgun (CSG). The CSG shall be a 12 gauge, semiautomatic, compact, lightweight weapon which will replace the pump action shotguns currently in the inventories of the U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard. Principal threshold (required) characteristics: (a) have a semiautomatic operating system, (b) be capable of firing all 12 gauge, standard 2.75'' ammunition and 3'' magnum ammunition without adjustment to the operating system, (c) be equipped with a standard load magazine with a minimum capacity of six standard 2.75'' rounds, (d) overall length, with fixed stock and standard length barrel assembly, NTE 41.75 inches, (e) weight, unloaded with fixed stock and standard length barrel assembly, NTE 8.5 pounds, (f) have a maximum effective range of 40 meters with the standard length barrel when firing standard 2.75'' ''00'' buckshot ammunition, and 100 meters when firing standard 2.75'' slug ammunition, (g) possess a service life of 10,000 rounds with standard stock and barrel assembly, (h) be configured with either a folding (which locks in place) or modular (replaceable without special tools) stock (modular stock will have both standard and pistol grip configurations), (i) have a modular 14-inch barrel assembly, (j) be designed so that all major openings are protected to the maximum extent possible from environmental intrusions of harsh climates, e.g. snow, sand, dust, etc., (k) have a durable, corrosive-protection, non-reflective finish on all metal components, (l) have a positive, ambidextrous safety which, when engaged, will render the weapon incapable of unintentional discharge, (m) be configured with low light level sighting system and a mounting rail integral to the upper receiver which will allow for the attachment of enhanced sighting systems such as the AN/PVS-4 Starlight Scope or infrared aim lights, (n) have the capability to attach standard rifle slings, (o) possess the inherent ruggedness to survive airborne and seaborne insertion methods, (p) repeatedly fire 300 rounds without a failure, (q) be constructed with non-metallic, polymer, or other advanced materials with no zinc or wood components, (r) be capable of being field stripped by a trained operator in 60 seconds without the use of any special tools, (s) allow for normal preventive maintenance to be performed by a trained operator without requiring any special tools and using standard DOD lubricants and solvents, (t) be capable of having the magazine unloaded without cycling cartridges through the chamber, (u) have a reload feature which allows a trained operator to reload 6 rounds in less than 15 seconds, (u) possess the capability to exchange/replace parts/modules between like shotguns without hand fitting of any parts, (v) possess the capability to mount the M7 and M9 bayonets. Selected objective (desirable) characteristics: (1) be capable of firing all standard 3.5'' magnum ammunition without adjustment to the operating system, (2) be equipped with a standard load magazine with a minimum capacity of 12 2.75'' rounds, (3) weight, unloaded with fixed stock and standard length barrel assembly, NTE 6 pounds, (4) have a maximum effective range with standard length barrel of 50 meters when firing standard 2.75'' ''00'' buckshot ammunition, and 125 meters with standard 2.75'' slug ammunition, (5) possess a service life of 20,000 rounds with standard stock and barrel assembly, (6) possess modular stocks replaceable by the operator without the use of special tools, (7) be equipped with self-closing dust covers, (8) be constructed with a steel alloy receiver and trigger mechanism, (9) repeatedly fire 500 rounds without a failure, (10) be capable of being field stripped by a trained operator in 30 seconds without the use of any special tools, (11) have a reload feature which allows a trained operator to reload 6 rounds in less than 10 seconds. All respondents to this RFP will be required to submit nine (9) bid sample test items with ancillary equipment and a repair parts package, at no cost to the Government, for a Technical Feasibility Test and a written Cost and Technical Proposal in support of the Government's source selection. Upon completion of the source selection process, an award for 10 production units will be made to the Offeror whose product is technically acceptable and offers the best overall value to the Government. The 10 units will undergo Operational Testing and Evaluation (OT&E), and based on the results of the OT&E, the Government will make a decision to exercise the initial option for the manufacture and delivery of 340 units. Additional options will be included in the contract for the manufacture and delivery of approximately 4,475 units. The Government will not be responsible for damages incurred to bid sample test items. Request for solicitation shall be in writing. No telephonic requests will be accepted. Send all requests to: COMMANDER, ATTN CTQ3SR, MARCORSYSCOM, 2033 BARNETT AVE SUITE 315, QUANTICO, VA 22134-5010. (0143)

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