The Army Contracting Command-New Jersey (ACC-NJ), Picatinny Arsenal, NJ 07806-
5000, on behalf of the Office of the Project Manager of Combat Ammunition
Systems is conducting market research to identify qualified and capable
sources to produce, manufacture, assemble, inspect, test, package, and ship
the "Plug, Fuze, Melting for Insensitive Munitions (IM)", (or eyebolt Fuze
plug for artillery shells), in accordance with a Government Technical Data
Package (TDP), drawings, and specifications. The Technical Data Package,
drawings, and specifications are coded as Distribution Statement D (authorized
distribution of technical documents to Department of Defense components and
their Contractors). These items are composed of parts fabricated from Ionomer
and steel. The plastic portion of the injection molded plug, made of Formion
FI388-3120, is designed to melt when exposed to excessive temperatures to
provide venting to the M795 IM and other projectiles. Under the flange of the
plug and co-axial to the molded Fuze plug, the stamped and anti-corrosion
surface treated 3.75 diameter x .337 high mild steel washer, up to 0.09
thick, is designed to support the load of pallets stacked on top of the bottom
pallet and is ribbed to provide shock attenuation if the projectile is
dropped. The Packaging and Marking of the lift plugs shall be in accordance
with Commercial Packaging JML 193. The lift plugs shall be separated by
fiberboard separators to prevent damage to finish and threads. A water vapor
proof barrier bag is required to prevent corrosion. These Meltable Fuze plugs
are required for delivery to the Load, Assemble, and Pack (LAP) operations at
American Ordnance (AO), Iowa Army Ammunition Plant (AAP).
The U.S. Government anticipates soliciting for offerors located within the
National Technology and Industrial Base (NTIB) for single award of a Firm
Fixed Price (FFP) contract to include a base award with four (4) options for a
total of five (5) years. The estimated quantity to be purchased over the five
(5) year period is 625,000.
Interested Contractors should submit the following information:
1) Description of Facilities, Personnel, Manufacturing Capabilities and how
they directly relate to the Plug, Fuze, Melting for Insensitive Munitions
(IM) 2) Estimated minimum and maximum monthly production capacities, and the
minimum procurement quantity required for production; and 3) Respondents shall
state if they are currently manufacturing this item or have made this item or
similar items in the past; Additionally, interested Small Business
Contractors should address if manufacturing resources are shared with other
items/production lines and identify the approximate amount shared.
This Market Survey is for planning purposes only and shall not be construed as
a Request for Proposal (RFP) or as an obligation on the part of the US
Government. The Government does not imply an intention or opportunity to
acquire funding to support current or future development efforts. The
Government reserves the right to reject, in whole or in part, any private
sector input as a result of this Market Survey. The Government is not
obligated to notify respondents of the results of this survey. The information
must be submitted within 30 calendar days from the date of this publication.
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. The information provided will not be returned. Interested firms
should submit their responses to Rene K. Prendergast at
[email protected] by the due date of this Market Survey.
TELEPHONE INQUIRIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. The Government will accept written
questions via e-mail only.
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