U.S. Army Garrision, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Directorate of Contracting, Attn: STEAP-PR-R, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005-5001

13 -- 5.56MM SUBSONIC AMMUNITION DUE 010598 POC Contact Linda White, Contract Specialist, 410-278-2998 The R&D Division, Directorate of Contracting, U.S. Army Garrison, APG, MD is seeking to identify potential sources who can provide a commercial, off-the-shelf, 5.56mm subsonic ammunition or those sources who can provide such an item with limited development. Ammunition must utilize the 5.56mm NATO cartridge and conform to SAAMI specifications for 5.56mm by 45mm cartridge. The ammunition must be capable of firing, functioning and cycling through an M4/M4A1 with a suppressor attached. It is desired that the ammunition work without a suppressor, but that capability is not required. The required accuracy is 4 MOA or better with a desired of 2 MOA or better at 100 meters. The malfunction, environmental, and barrel wear must not exceed that required for the M855 5.56mm ammunition. This is not to be considered a request for proposals. No solicitation exists; however, all responses received by the government by the response deadline will be reviewed to determine what firms in the marketplace currently havethis capability. Final determination is solely within the discretion of the government. Interested firms may communicate their interest in writing, to the Contract Specialist, Linda White (FAX: 410-278-2980). Information that is provided must include company name, address, point of contact, phone number, specifications of your product along with company brochure/pertinent literature and production capability. All responses should be submitted to the Directorate of Contracting, Ryan Bldg, Room 119, Attn: STEAP-PR-R/L. White, U.S. Army Garrison, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005-5001. (0336)

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