U.S. Army Materiel Command, Natick Contracting Division, Attn: AMSSB-ACN, Natick, MA 01760-5011

84 -- USMC IMPROVED BAYONET SOL DAAD16-BAYONET DUE 120199 POC Peggy Dube WEB: Click here to download a copy, www.natick.army.mil. E-MAIL: To contact Contract Specialist, pdube@natick-notes02.army.mil. This is a presolicitaiton notice and a solicitation is not currently available. The U.S. Army Soldier and Biological Chemical Command -- Soldier Systems Center (SBCCOM-SSC), on behalf of the United States Marine Corps (USMC), has a requirement for an improved Bayonet. The USMC Improved Bayonet shall be used primarily to engage in hand to hand combat with the intent of killing, maiming, or disabling the enemy through a thrusting blow while affixed to the M16A2 Rifle or when used separately as a Knife. Secondary uses of the Bayonet will be slashing, cutting, prying (windows, crates, etc), cutting wire (chain link, barbed, and concertina), and sawing (plastic, wood, and light metal). The Improved Bayonet shall be fully able to operate in all terrestrial extremes (jungle, arctic, and temperate environment) in all weather conditions. The Improved Bayonet shall include a Sheath and be compatible with all other individual combat equipment currently used by the USMC, and able to be attached to the current USMC Load-Carrying Equipment System (MOLLE). The Improved Bayonet is desired to be made of corrosion resistant materials (resistant to salt water, POL, etc) and is durable enough to withstand use in a military environment and mission environments. The Improved Bayonet must be easily affixed to the M16A2 Rifle and equally easy to remove from the sheath for use as a knife or weapon. The Improved Bayonet shall be easily disassembled and reassembled for cleaning, repair, or replacement of parts. The handle of the Improved Bayonet shall allow the user to easily identify the direction of the point and blade of the item when used in the dark. The handle of the Improved Bayonet shall be ergonomically designed for grip that is equally adequate for any of the above mentioned intended uses. NOTICE: In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 15.202- ADVISORY MULTI-STEP PROCESS, the Government invites potential Offerors to submit a concept paper. The concept paper is limited to 2 pages in length, describing the proposed item (design, type of material, approach in meeting the above requirements); projected unit price for the bayonet and sheath (supporting cost/pricing data is not required or desired); and the projected delivery schedule in terms of monthly production capability. Potential offerors are also encouraged to submit a sample of their proposed item. Offerors shall also identify whether they are a small business. The applicable Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Code for this acquisition is 3421 and the size standard is 500 employees. The Government will evaluate all concept papers and samples submitted, and provide a written response to every potential Offeror within 10 days of receipt of the concept paper. On December 6, 1999, exact time will be coordinated with each individual offeror, the Government will conduct one-on-one teleconferences with each individual offeror who submitted a concept paper. The purpose of this process will be to inform potential Offerors whether or not the Government believes they will be a viable competitor in this acquisition and the reasons for that opinion. This process will not preclude offerors from participating in the resultant acquisition. Concept papers and samples will be accepted until December 1, 1999 at 2:00p.m. (EST). Samples and information submitted will not be returned and will not be discussed with any other potential offeror. Offerors should be advised that Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) clause 252.225-7014 -Preference for domestic specialty metals will be included in the solicitation and any resultant contract. Based on the responses received an acquisition strategy will be developed and a solicitation issued, to include the determination on whether to issue the solicitation as a Small Business Set-Aside or on a Full and Open Competitive Basis. All concept papers and samples shall be submitted to U.S. Army Materiel Command Acquisition Center, Natick Contracting Division, ATTN: Peggy Dube, Kansas Street, Natick, Ma 01760-5011. Posted 11/19/99 (W-SN402254). (0323)

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