US Army ARDEC, AMSTA-AR-PC, Picatinny Arsenal, New Jersey 07806-5000

A -- TRANSFER/COMPRESSION MOLDING OF THERMOSET PLASTIC TAIL FINS FOR THE M931 DUE 122999 POC Kathy Hansen, Contract Specialist, 973-724-6093 WEB: US ARMY TACOM-ARDEC Procurement Network, http://procnet.pica.army.mil/cbd/SRCSgt/112919990/112919990.htm. E-MAIL: Kathy Hansen, khansen@pica.army.mil. The U.S. Army-Tacom-ARDEC, Picatinny Arsenal, NJ is conducting a market survey to identify potential sources for the TRANSFER/COMPRESSION MOLDING OF THERMOSET PLASTIC TAIL FINS FOR THE M931, 120MM MORTAR PRACTICE CARTRIDGE. Procurement POC e-mail is khansen@pica.army.mil. TACOM-ARDEC is seeking sources with the capability of molding tail fins with the dimensions shown in simplified schematics. Detailed information of the fin is included in Drawings #12957022 and #12957021 which will be furnished upon request. The tail fin would be press-fit or adhesively bounded to an aluminum tail boom, Drawing #12957021. The tail fin is currently made from aluminum but the performance of thermoset plastic fins are currently being evaluated for potential improvements in performance and cost over the standard aluminum fin. To date the best candidate plastic fin is transfer molded from a 60 weight percent glass fiber-reinforced, vinylester polyester, thermoset plastic. Performance requirements include uniform dimensions, resistance to the high temperatures encountered in mortar barrels, and superior toughness for both rough handling and also for a 6.5 feet bare drop safety requirement for the fin while installed on a cartridge that weighs approximately 31 pounds. Potential buys of 50-80k or 80-110k plastic fins are possible in the 2001m timeframe. Interested suppliers should contact the POC for drawings and additional information. TACOM-ARDEC requires informa- tion on production methods, materials, delivery, and projected unit part costs to the government for the two stated quantities. Interested companies are encourage to submit their responses and ideas to the Contract Specialist. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. Particpation in this market survey will not affect a company's position during any future solicitation. The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this market survey or otherwise pay for the information provided. NO basis for claims against the Government shall arise as a result of a response to this market survey or Government use of such information. The Government reserves the right to reject, in whole or in part, any private sector input as a result of this market survey. See Note 25. Posted 11/29/99 (D-SN403953). (0333)

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