The U. S. Army Contracting Command-Picatinny (ACC-Picatinny), Picatinny Arsenal, NJ, 07806- 5000, in support of the Project Manager Combat Ammunition Systems (PM-CAS) Picatinny Arsenal, NJ, is currently seeking qualified sources within the National Technology Industrial Base (NTIB) to manufacture triple-base M31A2 propellant. The 155mm Modular Artillery Charge System (MACS) is comprised of two propelling charges: the M231 charges for zones one and two, and the M232A1 charges for zones three or higher. The M31A2 is the 7-perforated cylindrical granular triple-base propellant for the M232A1 propelling charge. The planned procurement is to solicit/award competitively, within the NTIB, a single Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with 5 ordering periods for a contract maximum of 8.6M pounds of M31A2 propellant. The contractor should have experience in propellant manufacture, namely, efforts of similar production type and quantities. Large storage capacities are required, as well as the ability to meet the current ballistic requirements of the M232A1 Ballistic Firing Tables. Firms with experience and facilities, in the areas cited above, should submit literature /brochures not exceeding 20 pages describing a summary of their companys capability including a description of all facilities supporting this effort, personnel and past experience to meet this procurements requirements. This Market Survey is for information and planning purposes only, and does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP), and is not to be construed as a commitment by the U. S. Government. The Government does not imply an intention or opportunity to acquire funding to support current or future development efforts. If a formal solicitation is generated at a later date, a solicitation notice will be published. No award will be made as a result of this Market Survey. All information is to be submitted at no cost or obligation to the Government; information provided will not be returned. The Government reserves the right to reject, in whole or in part, any private sector input as a result of this market survey. Please submit your responses no later than 2 May 2011 via email or electronically. TELEPHONE INQUIRIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. The Government will accept written questions by email. Point of contact for this effort is Jennifer Hughes, Contract Specialist, ACC-PICA-CA, (973) 724-4856. Email your questions to Jennifer Hughes at [email protected] Or Therese Grimm, Contract Specialist, ACC-PICA-CA, (973) 724-3942, email [email protected].

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