13--Ammunition and explosives.

This contract, dated around February 28, 2002, involves the procurement of 14,892 units of the 5"/54 Caliber BL&P MK92-1, identified by part number 6573623 and NSN 1320-01-313-3697. The solicitation is restricted to suppliers based in the United States and Canada, and only offers from these sources will be considered. A first article test is mandatory, and the contract requires compliance with a higher quality standard per ANSI/ASQC 9001/9002 or government-approved plans. This procurement will follow a best value source selection process, emphasizing both cost and quality. The technical data package (TDP) associated with the contract has restricted distribution (Distribution D) and cannot be shared via the internet, with detailed export restrictions governed by the Arms Export Control Act and the Export Administration Act. Offerors must be registered with the U.S./Canada Joint Certification Office to receive the TDP, and requests for a copy of the CD-ROM containing the technical data must include specific organizational details such as CAGE code and contact information. The contract is funded and managed by the U.S. Army's Joint Munitions Command located in Rock Island, Illinois, under solicitation number DAAA0902R0003. The bid opening date is yet to be determined, and the contract allows for an option quantity up to 150% of the base amount, further emphasizing the potential scale of procurement under this solicitation.