60mm/81mm/120mm HE LAP Mortar Cartridges

Load, Assemble, and Pack (LAP) of 60mm, 81mm, and 120mm High Explosive (HE) Cartridges The U.S. Army Contracting Command - Rock Island (ACC-RI), Rock Island Arsenal, IL on behalf of the Project Manager for Combat Ammunition Systems (PM CAS) is conducting market research to identify potential sources to Load, Assemble, and Pack (LAP) and deliver 60mm, 81mm, and 120mm HE Cartridges. The purpose of this market research is to obtain current information on the capability of businesses to provide these products to the warfighter for 60mm/81mm HE LAP Mortar Cartridge FY22-FY26 requirements as well as 120mm HE LAP Mortar Cartridge FY25-FY26 requirements. The Government Technical Data Package (TDP) associated with the 60mm/81mm/120mm HE LAP Mortar Cartridges is classified as Distribution Statement D, Distribution authorized to the Department of Defense (DoD) and US DoD Contractors Only. These documents contain technical data whose EXPORT is restricted by the Arms Export Control Act -Title 22, U.S.C., SEC 2751, ET SEQ or the Export Administration Act of 1979, as Amended, titled, 50 U.S.C. App 2240 Et Seq. Violations of these export laws are subject to severe penalties. Dissemination shall be in accordance with provisions of DoD Directive 5230.25. If interested sources want to become certified in order to receive the Technical Information for this sources sought notice, they must fill out a registration form to become Data Custodians for their Company. This information can be found at: https://www.dla.mil/HQ/LogisticsOperations/Services/JCP/DD2345Instructions/ and https://public.logisticsinformationservice.dla.mil/PublicHome/jcp/default.aspx# To obtain the Technical Information for this sources sought notice, the interested source must request explicit access through the "attachments/links" tab in Beta.Sam.gov under sources sought Notice ID W52P1J-20-R-HELAP. An interested source must have an approved DD form 2345, Military Critical Technical Data Agreement, on file with the Joint Certification Program (JCP) in order to be granted access to the Technical Information. Restricted technical data will not be available to an interested source who has not been certified. The 60/81mm HE cartridges are high explosive munitions developed for use in the M224A1 and M252A1 Lightweight Mortar Systems. The 120mm HE cartridges are fuzed high explosive rounds developed for use in the M120 (towed version), M121 (carrier-mounted version) Battalion Mortar Systems, and the Stryker Brigade Combat Team Mortar Carrier. These munitions are intended for use against personnel and materiel targets, providing for fragmentation and blast effects. The 60mm/81mm/120mm HE LAP Mortar Cartridges under this market research include: 60mm M768 60mm M768A1 60mm M720A1 60mm M720A2 60mm M1061 81mm M889A2 81mm M889A4 81mm M821A2 81mm M821A3 81mm M821A4 120mm M933A1 120mm M934A1 The 60mm M768A1/M720A2 cartridges represent an Insensitive Munition (IM) upgrade to the M768/M720A1 cartridges, which were originally materiel released in 2006. The M768A1 HE Mortar Cartridge consists of a M783 point detonating/delay fuze and the M720A2 uses the M734A1 multi-option fuze. Both cartridges use four (4) M235 propelling charges, M27 fin assembly, M702 ignition cartridge, and High Fragmentation (HF)-1 steel shell body. The shell body is filled with insensitive munitions explosive 104 (IMX-104) and includes a Plastic-Bonded Explosive (PBX)N-12 auxiliary booster. The ignition cartridge has a percussion primer and is assembled into the end of the fin assembly. The propelling charges are horseshoe shaped containers filled with propellant around the fin assembly. The propelling charges can be removed based on the range distance to the intended target. The M783 fuze can be set to function in either impact or delay modes. The M734A1 fuze can be set to function in proximity, impact, or delay modes. Legacy Composition B variants of these rounds may also be solicited. The 60mm High-Explosive Enhanced Fragmentation (HE-EF) M1061 Mortar Cartridge consists of the M734A1 Multi-Option (MO) Fuze, M27 Fin Assembly, fin adapter, Obturating ring, four M236 propelling charges, round body assembly (warhead), and M702 ignition cartridge. The round body assembly (warhead) mentioned above includes an aluminum container filled with PBXN-110 explosive, known as the HE unit. The HE unit is loaded into a fragmentation insert (FI) made of Liquid Crystal Polymer (LCP) matrix with preformed metal fragments embedded in the polymer. The FI/HE unit is encased within an outer aluminum case which is attached to a fuze adapter and fin adapter to complete the round body assembly. The cartridge is then packed into PA181 fiber containers and placed into PA191 metal containers for palletization. The FI and its interface dimensions, weights, center of gravity, materials, and size, type, and configuration of fragments will be provided in the TDP. A successful critical design review will occur prior to proceeding into production. The 81mm M889A4 HE Mortar Cartridge represents an IM upgrade to the M889A2 HE Mortar Cartridge, which was originally materiel released in 2009. The M889A4 consists of M783 point detonating/delay fuze, four (4) M220 Propelling Charges, M24 Fin Assembly, M299 Ignition Cartridge, and HF-1 steel shell body. The steel shell body is filled with IMX-104 and includes a PBXN-12 auxiliary booster. The M299 ignition cartridge has a percussion primer and is assembled into the end of the fin assembly. The propelling charges are horseshoe shaped containers filled with propellant, which are assembled around the fin assembly shaft. The fuze can be set to function in point detonating or delay mode. The M889A2 HE Mortar cartridge is similar to the M889A4 with the exception that it uses Comp B explosive in place of IMX-104 and does not require an auxiliary booster. Legacy Composition B variants of these rounds may also be solicited. The 81mm HE-EF M821A4 Mortar cartridge consists of the M734A1 Multi Option Fuze, M24 Fin Assembly, M299 Ignition Cartridge, four M658 Propelling Charges, Obturating Ring, PBXN-14 Auxiliary Booster, and a Warhead Assembly. The warhead assembly consists of an HF-1 Steel Shell Body filled with IMX-104 explosive, and a LCP matrix with preformed fragments placed over the forward end of the shell body. A plastic spacer and Cowling is placed over the forward end of the warhead assembly to provide an aero dynamic profile. The cartridge packaging consists of a PA192 fiber container placed into PA157 metal container for palletization. The FI and its interface dimensions, weights, center of gravity, materials, and size, type, and configuration of fragments will be provided in the TDP. The M821A4 is expected to achieve Full Materiel Release in FY21. The 120mm M934A1/M933A1 Mortar Cartridges consist of M734A1 Multi Option fuze for M934A1 and M783 Point Detonating/delay fuze for M933A1, four (4) M234A1 propelling charges, steel shell body, M31 Fin Assembly, M1020 Ignition Cartridge, Composition B or IMX explosive, and a PBXN-12 or Composition CH-6 Auxiliary Booster. The propelling charges are horseshoe shaped containers filled with propellant around the fin assembly. The propelling charges can be removed based on the range distance to the intended target. The M734A1 fuze can be set to function in proximity, impact, or delay modes and the M783 fuze can be set to function in either impact or delay modes. Components that are provided as Government Furnished Material to the LAP contractor are: Fuzes (M734A1 and M783), Fin assemblies (M27, M24, M31), Propelling Charges (M235, M236, M220, M658, M234A1), Ignition Cartridges (M702, M299. M1020), Shell Bodies, Explosive Fill (IMX-104 and Composition B), and Booster Material (PBXN-12 and CH-6) as necessary. The warhead (Round Body Assembly) and all other components are contractor furnished for the M1061. The Cowling, LCP matrix, the plastic spacer, and all other components are contractor furnished for the M821A4. The U.S. Government (USG) anticipates soliciting the 60/81/120mm HE Cartridges from offerors within the industrial mobilization base for multiple awards of Firm Fixed Price, Indefinite'Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity contract(s) to support the U.S. Army, Marine Corps, and Foreign Military Sales requirements. Each offeror must propose and produce all three cartridge calibers. In developing its submission information, interested sources should demonstrate the ability to complete the following: a) Develop tooling, fixtures, and production processes to produce the components b) Develop gauges, fixtures, and a plan to inspect the components c) Produce a first article sample for USG evaluation and approval 180 days after contract award (DACA) and initiate production delivery 270 DACA. d) Follow normal delivery schedule for subsequent ordering periods, when and if executed. e) Execute product improvement projects for the manufacture and design of the components. Submission Information: Interested sources should provide sufficient details to the USG so as to make a reasonable assessment on the sources capability. A response to this sources sought should show adequate technical and LAP capability and respondent is encouraged to provide information demonstrating satisfactory past performance of LAPing ammunition. If a respondent does not have adequate resources (technical, facilities, equipment, personnel, etc.) available, the respondent must be able to demonstrate its ability to obtain those resources within the timeframe required to meet first article. . Interested sources should submit the following information: a. Name of company, address and CAGE code b. Point of Contacts, name, telephone number, and email address c. Business size information d. Location of the facility or proposed facility e. A summary of company's capabilities including a description of facilities/equipment, manufacturing processes, and inspection capability. Identify equipment/processes that would be in-house and subcontracted. f. LAP past experience with mortars within the last 10 years; g. Provide information relative to achieving a monthly production schedule at a minimum rate of 15,000 each for both the 60mm and 81mm HE, minimum rate of 5,000 per month of the M1061, minimum rate of 8,000 per month for the M821A4 and minimum rate of 15,000 per month for the 120mm HE. h. Either possess or have the ability to acquire facilities with sufficient safety clearance to handle, store, and transport explosive. i. Possible partnering/teaming arrangements j. Any additional information you feel may be useful to the USG if it chooses to go forward with a request for proposal. This market research is for reference and planning purposes only and shall not be construed as a request for proposal or as an obligation on the part of the USG. The USG does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this market research or otherwise pay for the information provided. Participation in this effort is strictly voluntary and at no cost to the USG. Please identify any proprietary information submitted. Proprietary responses will be protected in accordance with the markings. TELEPHONE INQUIRIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. The USG will accept written questions by email. Email your questions to POC: Lisa Digney and Amy Nissen. The USG will not consider marketing brochures adequate information in response to this notice and reserves the right to reject, in whole or in part, any private sector input as a result of the Market Research notice. All information provided will not be returned and will be held as contractor confidential information. The requested information should be sent via email to: lisa.m.digney.civ@mail.mil and amy.l.nissen.civ@mail.mil no later than 1600 Central Time 07 August 2020. The email shall contain a subject line that reads - W52P1J-20-R-HELAP Sources Sought Notice Response. No solicitation exists; therefore, do not request a copy of a solicitation. 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