Individual Carbine M855A1 Special Notice

The U.S. Army Contracting Command (ACC) Joint Munitions & Lethality (JM&L)Contracting Center, Picatinny Arsenal, NJ 07806-5000, on behalf of the ProgramManager for Soldier Weapons (PM-SW) Picatinny Arsenal, NJ is posting thefollowing notice: NOTICE: In anticipation of an upcoming solicitation for the IndividualCarbine (IC), PM-SW is making available the following drawings and otherinformation to prospective IC Offerors. Purpose: The purpose of making this drawing package and information availableis to provide interested sources with the data to ensure compatibility of5.56mm weapons with the Governments M855A1 Ammo. In addition, thisannouncement serves as notification that export control procedures regulatedby the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) is in effect on theabove stated drawing package, as well as the performance specifications thatwill be contained in the future IC solicitation. Contractors that areinterested in receiving either of these documents must be in compliance withthe ITAR and possess the proper authorities to receive this technical data andare encouraged to do so as soon as possible. Drawings:Drawing A: Barrel, Test, Electronic Pressure, 5.56 MMDrawing B: Bullet ASSY, M855A1Drawing C: Barrel, Test, Accuracy, 5.56 MM Other Information:- M855A1 Cartridge Specification Temperatures (including extreme temperatures) - M855A1 Cartridge Specification requirement for Velocity - M855A1 Cartridge Specification requirement for Velocity at extremetemperatures - M855A1 Cartridge Specification requirement for Chamber pressure - M855A1 Cartridge Specification requirement for Chamber pressure at extremetemperatures - M855A1 Cartridge Specification requirement for Port pressure - M855A1 Cartridge Specification requirement for Port pressure at extremetemperatures - M855A1 Cartridge Specification requirement for Dispersion - M856 projectile (Tracer) drawing (9342866) and specification (MIL-DTL-63990) The drawing package and other information will be available upon requestprovided that all necessary paper work is properly completed by the requester,submitted, and approved prior to any release. In order to process a requestfor the drawing package or other information each requester (U.S. & Canada)must complete and submit the following forms: a. DD2345 Military Critical Technical Data Agreementb. DD1350 Technical Data Request Questionnairec. Non-Disclosure Agreement The drawing package is marked distribution statement D - DISTRIBUTIONSTATEMENT AUTHORIZED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE (DOD) AND U.S. DODCONTRACTORS ONLY. Foreign Vendors Contractors shall comply with all applicable laws andregulations regarding export-controlled items, including, but not limited to,the requirement for Contractors to register with the Department of State inaccordance with the ITAR. The Contractor may consult with the Department ofState regarding any questions relating to compliance with the ITAR and mayconsult with the Department of Commerce regarding any questions they may haverelating to compliance with the Export Administration Regulation (EAR). Please reference the following link consulting these regulationshttp://www.pmddtc.state.gov/regulations_laws/itar.html The Contractor's responsibility to comply with all applicable laws andregulations regarding export-controlled items exists independent of, and isnot established or limited by, the information provided above. All other inquiries please contact: The U.S. Army Contracting Command (ACC)Joint Munitions & Lethality (JM&L) Contracting Center, CCJM-MA, Bldg 10,Attn: Peter Snedeker, Picatinny Arsenal, NJ 07806-5000 contact@example.gov. This is a special notice only and is for planning purposes only. THIS IS NOTA SOLICITATION AND DOES NOT OBLIGATE THE GOVERNMENT TO ISSUE A SOLICITATION.