Request for Information BDU-50D/B CDI

The U.S. Army Contracting Command - Rock Island, on behalf of the Project Director for Joint Products, is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) in an effort to identify capable sources for the production and delivery of the following BDU-50 D/B Cast Ductile Iron (CDI) Practice Bombs for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2017-2018 requirements: Item NSN Part Number BDU-50 D/B CDI 1325-01-607-6844 923AS1100 BDU-50 D/B CDI 1325-01-607-6840 ITEM DESCRIPTION: These munitions are required to support the United States Air Force and the United States allies in bombing missions FY 2017-2018 requirements. The BDU-50 D/B CDI practice bombs are procured for training to simulate the size and weight of explosive filled general purpose bombs. The BDU-50 D/B CDI Practice Bombs are manufactured from casting material with specifications of ASTM-A536 Grade 60-40-18 cast ductile iron. The BDU-50 D/B CDI Practice Bomb is 60.572 inches long, up to 10.75 inches in diameter, ranging from 1.145 - 1.624 inch nominal wall thickness, and with an average weight of 485 lbs. The heavy wall eliminates the need for inert fill. Each BDU-50 D/B CDI Practice Bomb requires the fabrication and installation of two MS3314 suspension lugs. Each lug is 2.375 quote mark by 1.750 quote mark in diameter. The final assembly includes the installation of threaded inserts into the lug holes, base and nose plug components, and installation of the suspension lugs. The MHU-149 pallet TPO 01-006-5657 or MHU-122 pallet P/N 623AS100 and the MS3314 Suspension Lugs (1325-00-116-4452; P/N MS3314) will be provided as Government Furnished Material (GFM). CRITICAL PROCESSES/SKILLS: Production of the CDI practice bombs will require the availability of a ductile iron foundry capable of producing bodies. Manufacture of the practice bombs requires skilled welders and machinists, and a facility that provides high quality phosphate coating and painting. These skills and capabilities are important but are not unique. An acceptable vendor must be able to display the skills of its employees and established expertise in completing essential operations of manufacturing the BDU-50 D/B CDI Practice Bomb. Respondents to this RFI must the available skills required to perform all production and testing operations necessary to deliver conforming end items to the Government. These skills must be available with sufficient experience and proficiency to produce these items in a timely and efficient manner. A respondent must also have or have the ability to obtain the appropriate machinery, tooling, and manufacturing engineering skills required to support quality production limitations. Any significant lead times with equipment or materials associated with production of this item should also be noted. RESPONSES: Interested companies who consider themselves capable of manufacturing the BDU-50 D/B CDI Practice Bombs for FY 2017-2018 requirements are invited to indicate their interest. This RFI is for information 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 RFI or otherwise pay for information solicited. Industry responses to this RFI will not represent binding offers, and the USG cannot accept an industry response to form a binding contract. The USG intends to use any information submitted in response to this request to develop an acquisition strategy for future requirements of this item. The USG will hold all information submitted in a confidential status. All submissions are requested electronically no later than 17 March 2017 in order to be considered in the development of acquisition strategy for this item. Send all responses to Ms. Lisa Ball, lisa.b.ball.civ@mail.mil. All responses to this RFI should reference in the subject: RFI Response for CDI BDU-50 D/B CDI Practice Bombs FY 2017-2018 requirements. Contracting Office Address: 3055 Rodman Avenue Rock Island, Illinois 61299-8000 United States Primary Point of Contact: Lisa Ball Contract Specialist lisa.b.ball.civ@mail.mil Phone 309-782-1456