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13--Request for Engineering Services for Development of Automated M8 Bandoleer Bag Manufacturing and 5.56 mm Point Protector Packaging Process

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W911QY-Federal

Submission Closed09/14/2007, 05:00:00 AM UTC

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The US Army ARDEC Picatinny Arsenal is conducting a market survey to identify automation experts capable of developing an automated production and packaging system for improved 5.56 mm ammo Bandoleer Bags at the Lake City Ammunition Plant. The objective is to modernize the manufacturing process to increase production capacity, reduce waste and transportation costs, and enhance quality control. The required system must handle the fabrication of textile-based bags made from materials like nylon or polyester that can withstand temperatures as low as -65 degrees Fahrenheit, while also automating the loading of cardboard point protectors into these bags. The projected production goal is between 300,000 and 500,000 Bandoleer units per month, with the loading of over 1 million point protectors. The project is structured in two phases, beginning with a feasibility and risk study followed by actual implementation at the facility. Interested firms must submit their technology capabilities, relevant experience, and product literature within 15 calendar days of the publication date. This request is for planning and information purposes only and does not constitute a formal invitation for bids or a request for proposals.

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US Army seeks automation experts for 5.56mm ammo bandoleer bag production and packaging.

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Department Of Defense → W6QK Acc-Apg Natick

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541330 - Engineering Services

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RDECOM Acquisition Center - Natick ATTN: AMSRD-ACC-N, Natick Contracting Division (R and BaseOPS), Building 1, Kansas Street N, MA

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PostedAug 27

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Response DeadlineSep 14

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09/14/2007, 05:00:00 AM UTC

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → W6QK Acc-Apg Natick

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OfficeNATICK, MA, 01760-5011, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → W6QK Acc-Apg Natick

Office AddressNATICK, MA, 01760-5011, USA

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Description: US Army ARDEC Picatinny Arsenal, NJ is conducting a market survey to identify locate potential automation experts to develop an automated production system to produce improved 5.56 mm ammo Bandoleer Bags at their Lake City Ammunition Pla nt, Independence, Mo. Opportunity is to propose automated fabrication process for new design Bandoleer Bag and continue to automatically load cardboard point protectors with 5.56 mm bullet clips into Bandoleers Bags. Goal is to modernize manufacturing proc ess, increase bullet production capacity, reduce handling, waste and transportation costs and improve Quality Control over and above current Bandoleer delivery and packaging system. Point Protector is 2 - inches wide x 4 inches high capable of holding thre e ten-round 5.56 mm clips. Bandoleer is textile based bag with overall size of 11 inches wide x 10 inches long including 2 inch pocket flap allowing capability to load protectors into each pocket. Pocket flap covers main pocket bodies about 3/8 inch. Bag design includes two separate pockets capable of holding two point protectors per pocket, four total. Bandoleer requires single 53-in strap capable of holding strength at 200 lbs. All Bandoleer seams shall be min. of 35 lbs / inch. Textiles may be Woven or Nonwoven consisting of Nylon, Polyester, Cotton or synthetic blends of Cotton. Materials require strict chemical resistance and temperature gradient at -65 F with 'No Cold Cracking'. Assembly of Bags may use automated sewing, ultrasonics, or commercially available processes or combinations thereof. Seam testing shall be ASTM TM-D 1683, 'Failure in sewn seams of woven apparel fabrics'. All sewn or stitchless seams shall be specified via ASTM D-6193 'Std Practice for Stitches and Seams'. Projected output p roduction for automated system shall be capable of producing min of 300,000 to max of 500,000 Bandoleer units and loading over 1 Million point protector units into bags per month. Intention is have taskings in two phases, with first phase being paper study indicating feasibility, risk, automation concept(s) and associated implementation costs and savings. Phase II shall be actual implementation at Lake City facility. All interested firms and manufacturers, regardless of size are encouraged to respond to thi s request for information. Information submissions should include available technology, product literature, illustrations, drawings and relevant company background/experience. Information submissions must be received NLT 15 calendar days of this publicatio n date, Responses to this notice should be directed to: US Army Soldier Systems Center, Picatinny Arsensal Support Team, ATTN: Stephen Szczesuil, Natick Ma. 01760-5057 or Email to contact@example.gov All information supplied will be considered c onfidential, unless otherwise specified by the firm or available from other sources without restriction. This Market Survey is for planning and information purposes only. This is not an invitation for Bid (IFB) or Request for Proposal (RFP) and is not to b e taken as a commitment by US Army Natick or Picatinny Arsenal.