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10--Small Arms Manufacturing - M4/M4A1 Carbine Upper Receiver, NSN 1005-01-382-6795

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M4UPPR-RCVRFederal

Submission Closed10/06/2011, 05:00:00 AM UTC

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Army Contracting Command - Warren is conducting a market survey to identify potential manufacturers for the M4/M4A1 Carbine Upper Receiver, specifically NSN 1005-01-382-6795. The components must be made from forged aluminum alloy with a protective coating meeting MIL-STD-171 standards. Due to the restricted nature of the Technical Data Package and compliance with the Arms Export Control Act, manufacture is restricted to the United States and its territories. Access to technical data requires a signed Use and Non-Disclosure Agreement. Interested firms under NAICS code 332994 should submit their company details, representative contact information, and business size to Lisa Gerasimidis by October 6, 2011. This notice is for planning purposes only and does not constitute a Request for Proposal or a commitment to award a contract. All submitted information will be held in confidence and provided at no cost to the government.

General Info

Market survey for US-based manufacturers of M4/M4A1 Carbine Upper Receivers by October 6.

Agency

Department Of Defense → W4GG Hq US Army Tacom

NAICS

332994 - Small Arms, Ordnance, and Ordnance Accessories Manufacturing

Place of Performance

Army Contracting Command- Warren (ACC-WRN)(DTA) ATTN: Lisa Gerasimidis, CCTA-ADS-A, 6501 E. 11 Mile Road, Building 231 Warren M, MI

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NONE

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PhaseClosed

PostedSep 29

Sources Sought

Response DeadlineOct 6

Deadline has passed

Submission Closed

10/06/2011, 05:00:00 AM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Defense → W4GG Hq US Army Tacom

ContactsNo contacts available

OfficeDETROIT ARSENAL, MI, 48397-5000, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → W4GG Hq US Army Tacom

Office AddressDETROIT ARSENAL, MI, 48397-5000, USA

ContactsNo contact information available

Full Description

Army Contracting Command - Warren (ACC-WRN) is conducting a Market Survey to identify potential sources for the manufacture of the M4/M4A1 Carbine Upper Receiver, NSN: 1005-01-382-6795, Part Number 12972670. The M4/M4A1 Carbine Upper Receiver is manufactured from forged aluminum alloy. Application of protective coating is required in accordance with 7.5 of MIL-STD-171. The Technical Data Package (TDP) for the M4/M4A1 Carbine is categorized as Distribution F and is restricted. Distribution of the TDP is determined by the Controlling DoD Office. This TDP contains technical data whose export is restricted by the Arms Export Control Act (Title 22, U.S.C., Sec 2751, et seq.) or Export Administration Act of 1979 (Title 50, U.S.C., App 2401, et seq.), as amended. Violations of these export laws are subject to severe criminal penalties. This also applies to distribution of the TDP to all Subcontractors at every level. The U.S. Government requires a Use and Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) to be executed by an authorized representative of the respondent's firm before access can be granted to the technical data. This information is being provided for informational purposes only; no drawings will be provided as part of this Market Survey / Sources Sought Notice. Pursuant to an existing Technical Data Sales and Patent Licensing Agreement, the manufacture of the M4/M4A1 Standard Barrel is restricted to manufacture within the United States and Territories. Interested parties that believe they can meet the above requirements should respond with the following information: (a) name of company; (b) company representative title and contact information; (c) company address, telephone numbers (voice and fax), e-mail address; and (d) company size under the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 332994 - Small Arms Manufacturing (i.e. large, small, small disadvantaged, veteran owned, woman owned, etc). This is a market survey and shall not be construed as a Request for Proposal (RFP) or as an obligation on the part of the U.S. Government to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP). All information in response to this market survey shall be submitted at no cost to the U.S. Government. The U.S. Government will utilize the information provided for planning purposes only. This market survey is not to be construed as a commitment by the U.S. Government. If a formal (RFP) 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 submitted by respondents to this market survey will be held in confidence. The U.S. Government is not obligated to notify respondents of the results of this survey. Please submit all responses electronically to Lisa Gerasimidis at contact@example.gov or by mail: ACC-WRN, ATTN: Lisa Gerasimidis, CCTA-ADS-A, 6501 E. 11 Mile Road, Building 231, Warren, MI 48397-5000, no later than 6 October 2011.