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A--Information and Planning - Manufacturing of Cast Items(s)

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DAAH10-02-T-0002Federal

Submission Closed05/01/2002, 05:00:00 AM UTC

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The U.S. Army Aviation Applied Technology Directorate is seeking information to develop an alternate source of supply for cast strongbacks and rail struts used in the assembly of the Quad-Hellfire Rocket Launcher. The required components are traditionally manufactured using A356-T6 aluminum via permanent mold casting, and any proposed products must match existing surface conditions and dimensional tolerances while meeting all inspection and qualification instructions. While the government is looking for identical assets, they will consider proposals that utilize contemporary manufacturing processes and equivalent or superior materials. Interested parties must provide detailed cost accounting for production quantities of 50, 500, and 4,000 units, specifically breaking down recurring and non-recurring costs, material expenses, acquisition lead-time, and production lead-time. This request is for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a formal commitment to purchase or a binding contract. Written responses were requested by May 1, 2002, and directed to the Aviation Applied Technology Directorate at Fort Eustis, Virginia.

General Info

US Army seeks alternate suppliers for Quad-Hellfire Rocket Launcher cast strongbacks and rail struts.

Agency

Department Of Defense → W6QK Aatd Contr Office

NAICS

331524 - Aluminum Foundries (except Die-Casting)

Place of Performance

Aviation Applied Technology Directorate, Ft. Eustis DAAH10 ATTN: AMSAM-RD-AA-C, Building 401, Lee Boulevard Fort Eustis VA 236, VA

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NONE

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Timeline

PhaseClosed

PostedApr 8

Sources Sought

Response DeadlineMay 1

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Submission Closed

05/01/2002, 05:00:00 AM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Defense → W6QK Aatd Contr Office

ContactsNo contacts available

OfficeFORT EUSTIS, VA, 23604-5577, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → W6QK Aatd Contr Office

Office AddressFORT EUSTIS, VA, 23604-5577, USA

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Full Description

NA The U.S. Army Aviation Applied Technology Directorate (AATD) is considering developing an alternate source of supply for the cast strongback and rail struts used in the assembly of the existing Quad-Hellfire Rocket Launcher (NSN:1440-01-122-8965). The curr ent drawing package indicates that the strongback (P/N 13010026) and rail struts (P/N 13010028) are permanent mold cast using A356-T6 aluminum. AATD is seeking information specific to the manufacture of these parts. A partial Technical Data Package (TDP) i s available for your review from the point of contact listed below. To be suitable for consideration, the products must have manufacturing and production characteristics, to include surface conditions and dimensional tolerances identical to the existing a ssets. Additionally, the products must satisfy the inspection and qualification instructions provided in the notes section of the TDP. However, proposals suggesting contemporary manufacturing processes utilizing equivalent or superior material forms will b e considered. AATD requests a cost accounting for production quantities of 50, 500, and 4000 units. Please specify recurring and non-recurring costs to include start-up and production costs, material costs, acquisition lead-time (ALT) and production lead time (PLT). This request is for purposes of exchanging information to improve understanding of the Government requirement and industry capability and for information and planning. This announcement should not be construed as a commitment by the Government to purchase strongbacks or rail struts. Any information submitted by industry will not constitute an offer which could be accepted by the Government to create a binding contract. Written responses are requested by 1 May 2002; however, earlier dialog is e ncouraged. Address responses to the Aviation Applied Technology Directorate, ATTN: AMSAM-RD-AA-F (Marc Portanova), Bldg. 401, Lee Blvd, Ft Eustis, VA 23604-5577. Dr. Portanova may be reached by telephone at +1 (555) 000-0000 or by e-mail at mportanova@aatd. eustis.army.mil.