M107 M107A1 and M82A1M Sniper Rifle

The US Army, Army Contracting Command, New Jersey on behalf of the Project Manager Soldier Lethality (PMSL), located at Picatinny Arsenal, NJ is conducting a market survey to identify potential sources for manufacturing complete systems, spare parts, and training of the .50BMG M107 Long Range Sniper Rifle as well as the M107A1 and M82A1M. These systems shall be built to the specifications identified in this notice. The M107 is a short recoil semi-automatic weapon system which utilizes standard .50BMG ammunition, primarily the MK 211 Multi-Purpose round. The M107 is man-portable, direct line of sight weapon system capable of providing precision fire on personnel targets at distances of up to 1,500 meters and materiel targets at distances of up to 2,000 meters. This notice is to determine if there are potential sources capable of manufacturing M107, M107A1 and M82A1M systems to meet the following criteria: The M107 shall be in full compliance with the requirements set forth in MIL-PRF-32327. The M107A1 shall be in full compliance with the requirements set forth in MIL-PRF-32327, as well as the following requirements; 1. Accuracy: improved dispersion over the M107 2. Weight: M107A1 shall have a 5 lb weight reduction from the original M107. 3. Action: Short Recoil, Semi-Automatic 4. Barrel length: 29" fluted barrel 5. Sound suppressor: A muzzle mounted, detachable sound suppressor. 6. Muzzle device: A compensator/muzzle break compatible with the sound suppressor. 7. Thermal Cheek guard: to reduce possibility of facial burns from hot metal during firing 8. Day optic: An improved day optic for long range engagements. In addition to the above listed enhancements, the M107A1 must meet the operational and environmental requirements that were fulfilled by the original M107. The M82A1M shall be the commercial equivalent of the M107. The M82A1M shall be fully interchangeable with currently fielded M82A1M rifles. Firms/companies are invited to provide information and relative background on their capabilities to provide spare parts and operator training on the aforementioned weapon systems as well. For new/unqualified vendors: Provide a detailed summary of test results validating full compliance with the requirements of the MIL-PRF-32327 for the M107, M107A1 and M82A1M. Be sure to include complete interchangeability results with statistically significant sampling with the existing M107, M107A1 and M82A1 Barrett Firearms Manufacturing Inc. manufactured configurations for Foreign Military Sales. The production requirement for the M107, M107A1 and M82A1M is unknown at this point. Please provide comments as the Government seeks to understand industrial capability on production rate and timing as envisioned. This is a sources sought notice only and should not be construed as a Request for Proposal or a commitment by the U.S. Government. The U.S. Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this market survey. All information is to be submitted at no cost or obligation to the Government. If a formal solicitation is generated at a later date, a solicitation notice will be published and more detailed technical requirements will be provided. Interested parties are encouraged to fill out and return the attached questionnaire to Contact Information Contracting Office Address ACC - New Jersey, Center for Contracting and Commerce, Building 9 Phipps RD, Picatinny Arsenal, NJ 07806-5000 Place of Performance: ACC - New Jersey Center for Contracting and Commerce, Building 9 Phipps RD Picatinny Arsenal NJ 07806-5000 USA Primary Point of Contact: Melissa Vargas, Contract Specialist Email: melissa.s.vargas7.civ@army.mil Secondary Point of Contact Sergio F Moraga, Contract Specialist Email: sergio.f.moraga.civ@army.mil Sources Sought No.: W15QKN-23-X-0SJC M107 M107A1 and M82A1M Sniper Rifles Vendor Questionnaire Vendor Questionnaire: The purpose of this questionnaire is to obtain information from industry to assist in the market research. Firms/companies are invited to indicate their interest and capability to satisfy the above requirements by identifying the following items: 1. Company Name 2. Company Address / Country Represented / Website 3. Company point of contact and phone number 4. Business Size (Small/Large & Number of Employees) CAGE Code / DUNS Number 5. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this effort is 332994. 6. Commerciality: a. ( ) Our product as described above, has been sold, leased or licensed to the general public b. ( ) Our product as described above, has been sold in substantial quantities, on a competitive basis, to multiple state and local governments. The development of the product was done exclusively at private expense c. ( ) None of the above applies. Explain. 7. Location where primary work will be performed (if more than one location, please indicate the percentage for each location). 8. Major partners or suppliers. 9. Identify existing facilities, equipment and workforce (identify what percentage would be supporting this new effort and what additional resources would be required). 10. Provide minimum and maximum monthly production rates of past production of same or similar items. 11. Please provide rough indication of pricing and any pricing data. 12. Provide summary of test results that meet the requirements of the MIL-PRF-32327 for the M107, M107A1 and M82A1M. Be sure to include interchangeability within the existing M107, M107A1 and M82A1M Barrett manufactured configurations for Foreign Military Sales. 13. Please provide any additional comments All responsible, interested offerors are encouraged to submit their capabilities/qualification data and any pertinent information in hard copy or via email, within 42 calendar days to: Melissa Vargas, Contract Specialist Email: melissa.s.vargas7.civ@army.mil and Sergio F Moraga, Contract Specialist, Email: sergio.f.moraga.civ@army.mil