155mm Artillery Cannister Assembly

Description

• Important Information: This market survey is for informational and planning purposes only and shall NOT be construed as a Request for Proposal; therefore, no contract will be awarded from this announcement or any follow-up information requests. This notice is not to be construed as a commitment by the government for any purpose other than market research.
• Requirement: The United States (U.S.) Army Contracting Command- Rock Island at Picatinny(ACC-RI-Pica) on behalf of the Office of the Project Manager for Combat Ammunition Systems (PM CAS) both located at Picatinny Arsenal, ACC is conducting market research to identify potential sources within the National Technology Industrial Base , capable of manufacturing and delivering the 155mm Artillery Cannister Assembly (hereafter referred to as “Cannister Assembly”). The Cannister Assembly is made from four components:

1. Payload Canister (4140 steel),
2. Payload Cover (7075 T6 aluminum)
3. Clocking Keys 1
4. Clocking Keys 2 (AISI S2 tool steel or S7 as alternate).

• The purpose of this market survey is to obtain potential sources in addition to current producers to deliver Cannister Assemblies at a rate of no less than 450 cannisters per year by October 2027, no less than 1,000 cannisters per year by March 2028, and no less than 10,000 canisters per year by January 2031.
• 1. Payload Canister -The cannister (SK02662) is approximately 17 inches in length and 5 inches in diameter, requires a smooth surface finish free of any burrs, and a protective coating against environmental corrosion. The cannister shall be subject to dimensional quality controls to ensure proper form, fit, and function. The cannister must be produced from a 4140 steel, with a final hardness of 47 HRC.
• 2. Payload Cover -The cover (SK02663) is approximately 5 inches in length and are designed to cover a quarter of the curvature of the 5 inch diameter cannister. Each cover requires a smooth surface finish free of any burrs, and a protective coating against environmental corrosion. The cannister shall be subject to dimensional quality controls to ensure proper form, fit, and function. The cannister must be produced from a 7075 T6 aluminum. There are no limitations on the manufacturing method to achieve the 7075 T6 properties.
• 3. Clocking Keys 1- The key 1 (SK02665) is approximately 1 inch in length, 0.5 inches wide, and 0.2 inches in depth. It requires a smooth surface finish free of any burrs, and a protective coating by electrodeposited zinc with supplemental chromate treatment, ASTM B644, classification no. Fe/Zn 12. service condition SC3 (severe), Type I I, color olive drab. The key 1 shall be subject to dimensional quality controls to ensure proper form, fit, and function. Dimensional requirements and tolerances shall apply after plating. The key 1 must be produced from a AISI S2 tool steel or S7 as alternate, with a final hardness of 53 HRC.
• 4. Clocking Keys 2- The key 2 (SK02666) is approximately 0.5 inch in length, 0.5 inches wide, and 0.2 inches in depth. It requires a smooth surface finish free of any burrs, and a protective coating by electrodeposited zinc with supplemental chromate treatment, ASTM B644, classification no. Fe/Zn 12. service condition SC3 (severe), Type I I, color olive drab. The key 2 shall be subject to dimensional quality controls to ensure proper form, fit, and function. Dimensional requirements and tolerances shall apply after plating. The key 2 must be produced from a AISI S2 tool steel or S7 as alternate, with a final hardness of 53 HRC.
• All interested sources must be registered in the System for Award Management in order to provide a response.  Responses shall include the following information for the Government’s review and assessment:
  • a. Company's contact information including organization’s name, address, point of contact, phone number, e-mail address, business size, taxpayer identification number, Unique Entity ID and Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code (as applicable);
  • b. A summary that includes a brief description of the contractor's capabilities to include: parent organizations, name/address/point of contact identification/email address, website, potential partnering/teaming arrangements, and manufacturing capabilities to include machining, forging, heat treatment, non-destructive testing, and protective coatings.
  • c. Past manufacturing experience with artillery metal parts, cannister assemblies (155mm) or similar scope(s) of work within the last 10 years;
  • d. A description of facilities/equipment, manufacturing processes, inspection capability, personnel, and Quality Management System certifications or standards used. A description of facilities, equipment including key specifications or capabilities, manufacturing processes, inspection (destructive and non-destructive) capabilities, personnel, past experience as an artillery metal parts producer or a systems contractor, proven monthly production capacity and/or potential capability, and possible partnering/teaming arrangements. Responses should include how the aforementioned factors relate to the specific technical requirements of Cannister Assembly.
  • e. A description of the company's existing production capacity, their projected monthly production, lead times and delivery capability, and their ability to meet the Government's minimum production rate per month. Responses should identify the key pieces of equipment with lead times required to manufacture, test, and inspect product in conformance to the drawings, inclusive of the forging, machining, rotating band welding, heat treating, ultrasonic testing, phosphating, and painting processes.
  • f. Do you offer a commercially available product, or one that can be modified, that would meet the Government’s need for any of these items?
• Please identify any proprietary information submitted.  All information provided will not be returned and will be held in confidential status.
• The Technical Data Package (TDP) for all metal parts listed above will be made available for informational purposes upon request and receipt of all required documents. Technical data is marked Distribution D; therefore, data distribution is only authorized to the Department of War (DoW) and U.S. DoW contractors. PM CAS reserves the right to deny the release of technical data to any source at its discretion. DoW and U.S. DoW contractors interested in receiving a copy of the TDP 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 for the Government's consideration.
• Interested sources shall not reproduce, duplicate, or copy the TDPs, or any portion thereof, except to the extent necessary for, and then only in connection with the preparation and/or submission of a capability statement related to this sources sought notice. This rule applies to distribution of the TDPs to all subcontractors at every level. Upon completion of the purposes for which Government Technical Data has been provided, the contractor is required to destroy all documents, including all reproductions, duplications, or copies thereof as may have been further distributed by the contractor. Destruction of this Technical data shall be accomplished by: shredding, pulping, burning, or melting any physical copies of the TDP and/or deletion or removal of downloaded TDP files from computer drives and electronic devices, and any copies of those files. Within three days after this notice expires, the contractor will notify the point of contact confirming destruction of all Government-provided technical data and certify that no copies were retained.
• The point of contract for this requirement is Cameron Sacco via email at cameron.h.sacco.civ@army.mil and Christopher Brown via email at christopher.w.brown7.civ@army.mil. All inquiries shall be made via e-mail only. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted.