The U. S. Army Joint Munitions & Lethality Life Cycle Management Command, Picatinny Arsenal, NJ, in support of the Project Manager Combat Ammunition Systems (PM-CAS) Picatinny Arsenal NJ, is currently seeking qualified sources to determine the qualifications of private industry to Load, Assemble, and Pack (LAP) the 155MM M231 and M232A1 Modular Artillery Charge System (MACS) propelling charges. This market survey applies to items that are currently restricted to the U.S. and/or Canadian sources. The planned procurement is an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with a base and four ordering periods, it is anticipated that multiple IDIQ awards will result from this requirement and shall include a combined minimum of 300K up to a maximum of 1.5M propelling charges per ordering period, at a rate of 30K 150K per month. The M231 and M232A1 MACS propelling (prop) charge LAP includes the loading and assembling of each increment, final pack-out (packing the prop charges in metal cans) for shipment, and then subsequently shipping to the required destinations. These operations involve the handling of energetic materials, i.e. Class 1.1 and 4.1C flammable solids. GFM items for this contract are the Combustible Cartridge Cases (CCC), Metal Ammunition Containers, Main Charge Propellant, Ball Powder, and Black Powder. The main energetic components, which comprise each prop charge, include the following: Combustible Cartridge Case (CCC)Set: body, cap, and center core tube Main charge propellant: Low Zone and High Zone End igniter: End Igniter bags containing Black Powder propellant Core igniter: Core Igniter bag containing Ball Powder propellant The LAP operations are to include the following skills and processes: Energetic Material Handling: required to facilitate the transfer of Energetic materials from their shipping configurations (boxes, drums, etc.). Sewing Operations: required to close the core and end igniter bags Weighing Operations: required to load the proper amount of igniter assembly propellants and main charge propellants Vibration Operations: required to accurately load the igniter propellants and main charge propellants Screening Operations: required to eliminate contaminants (metal, foreign material, etc.) Solvent Bonding Operations: required to bond the combustible case cap to the loaded body Labeling Operations: required to apply the proper identification for the loaded prop charges, the metal shipping cans and shipping pallets Inspection Operations: required to accept the product throughout the process and as final product In addition, the contractor shall be required to purchase or manufacture all of the required materials to support MACS LAP operations such as, packaging excluding metal cans), end seals, and end / core igniter bags. The contractor shall provide the end igniters and core igniters necessary to LAP the propelling charge increments. The contractor should have the following capabilities / skills: Experience in efforts of similar complexity, such as the L.A.P. of other munitions for applications 120MM and larger, which incorporate rigid combustible cases, propellants and igniters. Experience with respect to propellant handling/storage and other hazardous handling/storage. Available on-site or near-site storage capacity to handle/store at least 1,000,000 pounds of energetic materials at one time. As stated above, this market survey applies to items that are currently restricted to the U.S. and/or Canadian sources due to the following reasons: a. The MACS and its components are on The Militarily Critical Technologies List (MCTL), Oct. 1992, as a critical element in section 12.2 for Gun Propulsion system. Therefore, the MACS Technical Data Package (TDP) is restricted by the Arms Export Control Act (Title 22, U.S.C. Sec 2751, et. seq.) and is subject to DoD Directives 5230.24 and 5230.25. b. In accordance with DoD Directive 5230.24 and 5230.25, as a critical technology, the MACS is subject to export control, and additionally the drawings are marked with limited distribution statement F which states Further dissemination only as directed by the MACS Engineering Team, Picatinny Arsenal, NJ 07806- 5000 or higher DoD authority. As such, the MACS TDP will not be released to any foreign company unless this company can obtain an export license and also agrees to submit a confidentiality statement which states that the information in the TDP will not be used to produce any MACS components for any companies and countries without the permission from the U.S. Government. c. The MACS is a direct replacement for the 155MM Propellant Charge M203A1 and all current bag-type 155MM Propellant Charges (M119A2, M4A2, M3A1). It is on the Industrial Preparedness Planning List (Ref: HQ, IOC Memorandum, signed by Mr. Janik, Deputy Chief of Staff for Industrial Readiness, dated 14 May 1996). The MACS components are restricted to U.S. and/or Canadian production sources per Section 806 of the Strom Thurmond National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1999 and are included on the SMCA End Item / Component At Risk List June 2009. 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 29 January 2010 via email or electronically. TELEPHONE INQUIRIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. The Government will accept written questions by email. The Government will not provide a TDP per this Market Survey, but upon RFP issue, requests can be submitted to the contracting officer. Point of contact for this effort is Matthew Guilday, Contract Specialist, CCJM-CA, (973) 724-3144. Email your questions to Matthew Guilday at [email protected].

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