The U. S. Army Contracting Command (ACC)-New Jersey located at Picatinny Arsenal, NJ, 07806- 5000, in support of the Office of the Project Manager Combat Ammunition Systems (PM-CAS) is conducting market research to identify potential qualified sources located within the United States and Canada capable of producing the triple-base M31 propellant for the M232-series Modular Artillery Charge System (MACS). This market survey is for triple-base M31 propellant only and not for any other component of the MACS propelling charge system.

Item Description:

The 155mm MACS is comprised of two propelling charges: the M231 charges for zones one and two, and the M232-series charges for zones three or higher. The M31 type is the 7-perforated cylindrical granular triple-base propellant for the M232-series propelling charge.

To be considered a capable source for this effort, all interested sources must submit the requested information:

1. Provide evidence of capabilities including an ability to produce the M31 type propellant at a rate of approximately 350,000 pounds per month and any capability to surge to up to 1,650,000 pounds per month;
2. Manufacturing experience of the M31 type propellant within the last 10 years;
3. Description of facilities, personnel (numbers, experience, specialized skill sets), key raw material sources, and environmental compliance as it relates to the above production efforts;
4. Provide evidence of In-house Quality Assurance System(s) in order to support this production program;
5. The ability to acquire facilities with sufficient safety clearance to handle, store and transport energetic materials, components and propellant;
6. A general understanding of USG propellant testing requirements including projectiles Ammunition compatibility, and the approval process for Ballistic Fire Tables;
7. Provide company name, address, telephone number, email address, technical point of contact, and company size (please specify as either a Large Business, Foreign-Owned Business, Small Business, Small Disadvantaged Business, 8(a) concern, Woman-Owned Small Business, Historically Underutilized Business Zone concern, Veteran-Owned Small Business, or Service-Disabled Small Business).

All companies interested in this notice must be registered in System for Award Management (SAM).

This market survey is for informational and planning purposes and shall NOT be construed as a Request for Proposal (RFP).  The Technical Data Package (TDP) will be provided upon request for information only. In order to receive the TDP, contractors are required to submit a signed and completed DD Form 2345, Militarily Critical Technical Data Agreement; AMSTA-AR Form 1350, Technical Data Request Questionnaire; and Non-Disclosure Agreement.  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.  Please identify any proprietary information submitted.  All information provided will not be returned and will be held in confidential status.

All market information sought in this notification must be provided within 15 days of this notice by electronic mail only at no cost to the Government. The points of contacts (POCs) for this requirement are Contracting Officer John Scott Jr. at [email protected] and Contract Specialist Chris Bartow at [email protected]. All inquiries shall be made via e-mail to BOTH POCs. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted.