Battlefield Effects Simulators (BES)

Battlefield Effects Simulators (BES) SIMULATOR, HOSTILE FIRE, M34/LA54 SIMULATOR, TARGET HIT, WHITE STAR, M35/LA53 SIMULATOR, TARGET KILL, BLACK SMOKE, XM175/LA71 CARTRIDGE, SIMULATOR AIRBURST, EXPLOSIVE XM181/LA45 SIMULATOR, LAUCHING, ANTITANK GUIDED MISSILE AND ROCKET XM182/LA47 SIMULATOR, SMOKE EFFECTS, CHEMICAL AGENT XM189/LA96 The U.S. Army Contracting Command - New Jersey (ACC-NJ), Picatinny Arsenal, NJ 07806-5000, on behalf of the Office of the Project Manager Close Combat Systems (OPM-CCS) is using this Market Survey to provide information to industry and identify interested sources capable of manufacturing and delivering the family of Battlefield Effects Simulators (BES), which includes the LA54, LA53, LA71, LA45, LA47, and LA96 simulators. Item Descriptions: The following item descriptions describes the six (6) Battle Effects Simulators in sufficient detail to respond to this Market Survey. 1. M34/LA54, NSN: 1370-01-534-9191: The SIMULATOR: Hostile Fire, M34 is a pyrotechnic training cartridge that produces a flash and sound for simulation of tank gunfire at a distance. The cartridge is fired by the Omega 60 and the BES II launchers, which is utilized in Force-on-Target training scenarios. The cartridge produces a bang of 130 - 10dB at a distance of 20 meters and a white smoke cloud. The signature can be seen at a distance of 3000 meters in daylight and nighttime conditions with infrared and 2000 meters in daylight and nighttime with the unaided eye. 2. M35/LA53, NSN: 1370-01-534-7733: The SIMULATOR: Target Hit, White Star, M35 is a pyrotechnic training cartridge that produces a sound and white star for simulation of either a target being hit by tank or artillery fire. The cartridge is fired by the Omega 60 and the BES II launchers, which is utilized in Force-on-Target training scenarios. The cartridge produces a bang of 125 - 15 dB at a distance of 20 meters. The M35 expels about 8-12 burning stars a minimum to a minimum altitude of 10 meters. The signature can be seen at a distance of 3000 meters in daylight and nighttime conditions with infrared and 1800 meters in daylight and nighttime with the unaided eye. 3. XM175/LA71, NSN: 1370-01-604-6463 The Simulator, Target Kill, Black Smoke, XM175 is designed to simulate a target kill during force-on-target training scenarios. The XM175 is composed of a cartridge case, ignition charge, black smoke powder, and lid. The cartridge is fired by the Omega 60 and the BES II launchers, which is utilized in Force-on-Target training scenarios. The cartridge is designed to emit a black smoke plume for 25-30 seconds that is visible up to 2,400 meters during the daytime with no recordable noise level. The black smoke composition is intended to be environmentally benign to allow for use in a variety of locations and training scenarios. 4. XM181/LA45, NSN: 1370-01-524-4790 The SIMULATOR, PROJECTILE AIR BURST, EXPLOSIVE (DODIC LA45) cartridge simulates indirect fire, emits a paper projectile, and produces a whistling sound while ascending. The LA45 is composed of a cartridge case, black powder ignition charge, Potassium Perchlorate/sodium salicylate whistle, and black powder aluminum charge, and lid. The cartridge is fired by the Omega 60 and the BES II launchers, which is utilized in Force-on-Target training scenarios. The cartridge has 1800-3000 meter visibility by the unaided eye during daytime or night time training exercises and produces a flash, bang, and smoke signature which simulates indirect artillery fire. The LA45 Cartridge has a maximum sound level of 155 dB measured at six (6) meters. 5. XM182/LA47, NSN: 1370-01-524-6194 The SIMULATOR, LAUCHING, ANTITANK GUIDED MISSILE AND ROCKET (DODIC LA47) cartridge simulates the firing of a Surface to Air Missile and emits a single orange/white star trailing white smoke. The LA47 is composed of a cartridge case, black powder ignition and expelling charge, one pressed pellet composed of Magnesium/ polytetrafluoroethylene/ fluoroelastomer, and lid. The cartridge is fired by the Omega 60 and the BES II launchers, which is utilized in Force-on-Target training scenarios. The cartridge has 1800-3000 meter visibility by the unaided eye during daytime or nighttime training exercises and produces a single burning one (1) meter Missile Plume Tail orange/white star which projects upward to a minimum height of 10 meters before consuming itself. The LA47 Cartridge has a maximum sound level of 155 dB measured at six (6) meters. 6. XM189/LA96, NSN: TBD The Simulator, Atomic Explosion, Yellow Smoke is designed to simulate a nuclear, biological, or chemical attack during force-on-target training scenarios. The Yellow Smoke is composed of a cartridge case, ignition charge, yellow smoke powder, and lid. The cartridge is fired by the Omega 60 and the BES II launchers, which is utilized in Force-on-Target training scenarios. The cartridge is designed to emit a yellow smoke plume for 25-30 seconds that is visible up to 2,400 meters during the daytime with no recordable noise level. The yellow smoke composition is intended to be environmentally benign to allow for use in a variety of locations and training scenarios. The Technical Data Packages (TDPs) for the listed Battlefield Effects Simulators are available upon request pending receipt of all required documents and approval by PM CCS. These TDPs and P-Specs are marked Distribution D, therefore distribution will only be authorized to the Department of Defense (DoD) and U.S. DoD contractors. Contractors interested in receiving TDPs for information only 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. To be considered as an interested sources capable of manufacturing and delivering the BES, all interested parties must submit the requested information as follows: a. Provide evidence of capabilities to provide engineering support for technical data reviews/changes and First Article Testing (FAT). A respondent to this Market Survey should be able to show adequate technical and manufacturing capability and satisfactory past performance in the explosives processing industry. A respondent to this market survey/sources sought must have available a majority of the skills and facilities that are required to manufacture this item. If a respondent does not have the adequate resources (technical, manufacturing, personnel, etc.) available, the respondent must be able to describe and demonstrate his or her ability to obtain these resources in a timely fashion. If a respondent chooses to utilize the services of sub-tier vendors or subcontractors, those vendors or subcontractors must also meet these criteria. b. Details of the company's capabilities (a description of certifications, contract management, facilities, personnel (key manager(s) and essentially skilled staff. c. Describe any issues inherent in the type of work and how those issues were previously handled. d. Provide past manufacturing experience on the BES or similar products, to support/provide the production, manufacturing, assembly, inspection, testing, packaging, shipping, and delivery of the subject items. Recommend the response include quantity range breakouts, lot sizes (minimum and maximum), and estimated delivery timeline of each lot; information on supplier/sub-supplier base and availability; and availability to perform the work. e. In your response to the Market Survey, you may provide input on if there is interest in manufacturing all requested six (6) simulators under one contract or if there is a better grouping of specific simulator(s). If specific simulator(s), please identify which simulator(s) and the rationale. f. Provide minimum and maximum monthly production capability (and if manufacturing resources are shared with other item/production lines). g. Provide the Minimum Procurement Quantity (MPQ) required for economical production. The NAICS code for this contract is 325920 with a business size standard of 750 employees. Respondents should indicate their business size in their response. All contractors interested in this potential future solicitation must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) Database. This market survey is for informational and planning purposes only and shall NOT be construed as a Request for Proposal or as an obligation on the part of the Government. The requested information is to be submitted at no cost or obligation to the Government. Interested parties have thirty (30) calendar days from the date of this publication to submit information, at no cost to the Government, by electronic mail to Ryan Fiorellini at ryan.n.fiorellini.civ@army.mil. The Government will accept written questions regarding this market survey by e-mail ONLY. TELEPHONE INQUIRIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. All information provided will not be returned and will be held in a confidential status. If a formal solicitation is generated at a later date, a solicitation notice will be published. The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this market survey.