Sources Sought M110 Semi-Automatic Sniper System (SASS) Reconfiguration
The US Army, Army Contracting Command, Picatinny, on behalf of the Project
Manager Soldier Weapons (PMSW), located at Picatinny Arsenal, NJ is conducting
a market survey to identify potential sources for manufacturing a complete
system or reconfiguring some or all of the existing 7.62 x 51mm M110 Semi-
Automatic Sniper System (SASS) currently available in Army inventory to the
specifications identified in this notice.
The M110 is a lightweight, direct gas operated, semi-automatic, box magazine
fed, 7.62 x 51mm rifle intended to engage and defeat personnel targets out to
800 meters. This notice is to determine if there are potential sources
capable of reconfiguring existing US Army M110 SASSs, or manufacturing new
complete systems to meet the following criteria:
1. Operation: Semi-automatic
2. Caliber: Compatible with 7.62x51mm NATO cartridges
3. Accuracy: Capable of 1.3 minute of angle dispersion or greater with
match ammunition
4. Size: Overall length shall be reduced using a shorter barrel and/or
collapsible buttstock. Maximum length not to exceed 39 without suppressor.
Desired minimum length is less than 36 with stock collapsed.
5. Weight: Weight shall be under 9.0 lb for unloaded rifle without optics
and accessories
6. Grip: A modular, adjustable pistol grip f.
7. Trigger: A non-adjustable match style trigger.
8. Hand guard: A forend that includes a fixed 12 o' clock rail with
configurable 3, 6, and 9 o' clock rails.
9. Sound suppressor: A muzzle mounted, detachable sound suppressor.
10. Muzzle device: A compensator/muzzle break compatible with the sound
suppressor.
11. Bipod: Tool-less detachment featuring cant and pan/track capability.
12. Day optic: An Army specified variable power day optic and compatible
rings.
13. Back up sights: Iron sights offset 45 deg from the DOS.
14. Sling attachment: Flush cup, quick detach sling attachment points.
In addition to the above listed enhancements, the upgraded M110 must meet the
operational and environmental requirements that were fulfilled by the original
M110 SASS.
Firms/companies are invited to provide information and relative background on
their capabilities to provide contractor logistical support for depot level
maintenance of the entire upgraded weapon system.
Vendor Questionnaire: The purpose of this questionnaire is to obtain
information from industry to assist in the market research. Firms/companies are invited to indicate their interest and capability to satisfy the above
requirements by identifying the following items:
1. Company Name 2. Company Address / Country Represented / Website 3. Company point of contact and phone number 4. Business Size (Small/Large & Number of Employees) CAGE Code / DUNS
Number
5. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this effort is 332994. 6. Commerciality: a. ( ) Our product as described above, has been sold, leased or licensed
to the general pubic
b. ( ) Our product as described above, has been sold in substantial
quantities, on a competitive basis, to multiple state and local government.
The development of the product was done exclusively at private expense
c. ( ) None of the above applies. Explain. 7. Location where primary work will be performed (if more than one
location, please indicate the percentage for each location).
8. Major partners or suppliers.
9. Identify existing facilities, equipment and workforce (identify what
percentage would be supporting this new effort and what additional resources would be required).
10. Please provide any additional comments
All responsible, interested offerors are encouraged to submit their
capabilities/qualification data and any pertinent information in hard copy or
via email, within 15 calendar days to: US Army, Army Contracting Command, ACC-
PICA-SW, Bldg 9, Attn: Marlene Sanchez, Picatinny Arsenal, NJ 07806-5000.
The point of contact is Marlene Sanchez at
[email protected]. All
information is to be submitted at no cost or obligation to the Government. NO
TELEPHONE INQUIRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED. The Government will accept written
questions by email to
[email protected]. Any information provided
will not be returned.
This is a sources sought notice only and should not be construed as a Request
for Proposal or a commitment by the U.S. Government. The U.S. Government does
not intend to award a contract on the basis of this market survey. All
information is to be submitted at no cost or obligation to the Government. If
a formal solicitation is generated at a later date, a solicitation notice will
be published and more detailed technical requirements will be provided.
Bid Protests Not Available