U.S. Army TACOM-ARDEC, AMSTA-AR-PC, Picatinny Arsenal, NJ 07806-5000

A -- GRENADE BODY ASSEMBLIES FOR CARTRIDGE, 105MM, DPICM M915/M916 DUE 030797 POC Contact Ed Ackerman/Project Leader, 201-724-4814, Carol A. Klapal, Contracting Officer, 201-724-3274 WEB: click here to view market survey, http://procnet.pica.army.mil. E-MAIL: click here to contact the Contract Specialist, lopez@pica.army.mil. Potential sources sought for fabrication of 265,000 Grenade Body Assemblies, consisting of a cylindrical end capped steel body that is 1.22 inches on the outer diameter, and approximately 1 inch on the inner diameter for a stacking length of 1.8 inches. The interior of the body contains a Rhombus fragmentation pattern that is scored into the interior. No distortion of this pattern is permitted in any forming operation. The assembly consists of stacking two studs to the end cap of the grenade body. These grenade body assemblies will be used in the M80 grenade, which is part of the cartridge, 105mm DPICM M915 system. It is anticipated that delivery be made within 5 months after contract award, on a firm-fixed price basis. Firms with experience in the area cited above should provide at no cost, a summary of their firms capabilities within 15 days of this publication to Commander, US Army ARDEC, ATTN: AMSTA-AR-FSA-M, Mr. Ed Ackerman, Bldg. 3305, Picatinny Arsenal, NJ 07806-5000. Respondents to this notice will not be notified either of the receipt or the assessment of the information submitted. Respondents are to indicate their business size standards. This market survey is for informational planning purposes only, does not constitute an RFP, and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. See Note 25. (0049)

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