13--Ammunition, through 30 mm

The purpose of this Sources Sought/Market Research is to identify potential sources capable of manufacturing 20mm PGU-28A/B SAPHEI Bulk Pack (AA22) cartridges. The Government Technical Data Package (TDP) contains the performance specification and top -level drawings. The main components include Brass Cartridge Case, Propellant, Projectile, Primer. The performance requirements include Function and Casualty, Muzzle Velocity, Chamber Pressure, Action Time, Accuracy, Environmental Conditions, and Waterpro ofness. The TDP is classified as 'Distribution X'; distribution is authorized to US Government Agencies and private individuals or enterprises eligible to obtain export controlled technical data. The Arms Export Control Act (Title 22, U.S.C., Sec 2751, e t. seq.) or the Export Administration Act of 1979, as amended, Title 50, U.S.C., App. 2401 et. seq., restrict distribution of the TDP. Violations of these export laws are subject to severe criminal penalties. Disseminate IAW provisions of DOD Directive 523 0.25. Offerors must be registered with the U.S./Canada Joint Certification Office to obtain a copy of the top two drawings (See www.dlis.dla.mil/jcp for instructions and information). After receipt of required certification, request a copy of the specifica tion and top level drawings via e-mail to contact@example.gov, request must include Cage Code, Company Name, Address, Phone, E-mail Address and Point of Contact. A respondent to this market survey must have available the facilities and skills requ ired to manufacture and demonstrate via test that these cartridges meet all government specification requirements. Specific production capabilities and skills required to manufacture the 20mm PGU-28A/B SAPHEI BP cartridge include: specialized skills and eq uipment to produce and test the projectile body and fuzes; case prime machines to insert the percussion primer into the cartridge case; trace equipment for tracing the projectile; nose and body charging machines for adding explosive incendiary mix to the p rojectile body; sabot and projectile assembly equipment; cartridge Load, Assemble, and Pack (LAP) equipment to weigh and load propellant, insert the projectile body/assembly into the cartridge case, crimp the case to the projectile body, gage cartridge cha mber height, and link and pack-out; ballistic test facilities and equipment for measuring velocity, pressure, action time, and dispersion; ability to load High Explosive Incendiary into the projectile; etc. Production support equipment includes material ha ndling systems, tool room equipment, ultrasonic test equipment, and metrology and metallurgy laboratories. Production for these 20mm cartridges is very complex and requires sophisticated industrial capabilities. Skills required to produce these cartridges include: ammunition process/design engineers; set-up mechanics and operators familiar with the programming and operation of ammunition component sub-assembly production equipment and LAP production equipment identified above; toolmakers and machinists to s upport all production facilities/equipment; certified inspectors, quality control engineers, ultrasonic technicians, metallurgists; ballistics test personnel to perform in-process ballistic testing and final inspection, packout, First Article Test (FAT) an d Lot Acceptance Test (LAT); ballistics testing, and shipment of ammunition products. These critical skills require an extended period of time to acquire the job knowledge needed to manufacture and provide high quality ammunition in a timely manner. Due to the customers demand for timely deliveries, the producers must be able to successfully conduct and complete a FAT within 150 days after award and first production within 180 days after award. A respondents production capacity must be sufficient to manufa cture an average quantity of 2,000,000 cartridges per year. Government furnished material will be MK3 pallets and M548 cans. Interested U.S./Canadian firms who feel they are capable of manufacturing 20mm PGU-28A/B SAPHEI BP are invited to indicate their interest by providing the Government a brief description os summary of their company's capabilities, including a brief description of facilties, personnel, and pa st manufacturing experience as it relates to the above criteria. Information must be submitted to: HQ, AFSC, ATTN: AMSFS-CCA-F/Sandy Connors, 1 Rock Island Arsenal, Rock Island, IL 61299-6000. Please respond NO LATER THAN 29 October 2004 and identify '20MM PGU-28A/B SAPHEI BP Medium Caliber Sources Sought/Market Research' as the subject of your response. This is a market survey for planning purposes only and shall not be construed as a Request for Proposal or as an obligation on the part of the Government. The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this market survey or otherwise pay for information solicited.