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--The purpose of this Special Notice is to request white papers in regards to the acquisition strategy for the FY04 contract award for the following IR CM Flare Family of M206, MJU-7A/B and MJU-10/B.

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The contract involves requesting white papers to inform the acquisition strategy for the FY04 contract award covering a family of infrared countermeasure (IR CM) flares, specifically the M206, MJU-7A/B, and MJU-10/B models. These flares are designed to protect various military aircraft, including helicopters such as the AH-1S, CH-47, UH-60 series, and fixed-wing aircraft such as the F-16, A-10, and C-130, from infrared heat-seeking missiles. Each flare type consists of a magnesium and Teflon pellet encased in a metal housing of different dimensions, and they are compatible with specific dispensers (AN/ALE-40 for M206 and MJU-7A/B, and AN/ALE-45 and AN/ALE-47 for MJU-10/B). Planned procurements span from FY04 to FY08, with MJU-7A/B and M206 scheduled primarily for FY04 through FY07 and MJU-10/B slated for FY08. The Army is exploring multiple long-term contracting options, including various combinations of base years and options ranging from 100% to 400% evaluated quantities, with the potential for splitting the contract among multiple producers if quantities justify. The solicitation requests industry input on the risks, benefits, and potential alternatives to the proposed contracting strategies through white papers, which are not binding for contract award. These white papers must be submitted by January 28, 2004, to designated offices at the US Army Field Support Command and the US Army Joint Munitions Command. This process is a precursor to a formal request for proposal (RFP), which will determine the eventual contract award for these critical infrared countermeasure flares.

General Info

Request for white papers to guide FY04-08 infrared countermeasure flares acquisition strategy.

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Department Of Defense → W4MM USA Joint Munitions Command

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336415 - Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Propulsion Unit and Propulsion Unit Parts Manufacturing

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PostedJan 13

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Defense → W4MM USA Joint Munitions Command

ContactsNo contacts available

OfficeROCK ISLAND, IL, 61299-5000, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → W4MM USA Joint Munitions Command

Office AddressROCK ISLAND, IL, 61299-5000, USA

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Full Description

Request white papers in regards to the acquisition strategy for the FY04 contract award for the following IR CM Flares: 1) M206, NSN:1370-01-048-2138 (L410) P/N:9311623. The M206 is used for protection of helicopters and low altitude aircraft (AH-1S ; CH-47,OV-1D, UH-1; RUY-21; EH-60; RV-1;UH-60 series, AH-64;RC-12; OH-58) from infrared heat-seeking missiles. Can be used on A-10, F-16 and C-130 aircraft. The M206 is an integral (one piece) flare consisting of a magnesium and Teflon pellet in a 1 inch x 1 inch x 8 inch metal case. The flare is dispensed from the AN/ALE-40 series dispenser. 2) MJU-7A/B, NSN: 1370-01-296-8395 (L463) P/N:8856664. The MJU-7A/B is used for protection on the F-16, A-10 and C-130 aircraft against infrared heat-seeking missile s. The MJU-7A/B is an integral (one piece) flare consisting of a magnesium and Teflon pellet in a 1 inch x 2 inch x 8 inch metal case. This flare is dispensed from the AN/ALE-40 series dispenser. 3) MJU-10/B, NSN: 1370-01026301602 (L461)) P/N:8766185. T he MJU-10/B is an integral (one piece) flare consisting of a magnesium and Teflon pellet in a 2 inch x 2.5 inch x 8 inch metal case. This flare is dispensed from the AN/ALE-45 and AN/ALE-47 dispenser. There are planned procurements of the MJU-7A/B and M20 6 in FY04 through FY08. The only planned procurement for the MJU-10/B is FY08. A sources sought for these items was issued in DEC 2002 closing in FEB 2003. The Army will be the contracting agency for these flares and is considering multiple long term con tracting options. Those options are: 1) Base year FY04, with 100 percent evaluated options for the MJU-7A/B and the M206 for each FY05, FY06 and FY07 and 100 percent unevaluated option for MJU-7A/B, M206, and MJU-10/B for FY08: 2) Base year FY04, with 100 percent options for each FY05, FY06 and FY07 for the MJU-7A/B and M206: 3) Base year FY04, with 100 percent options for the MJU-7A/B and the M206 for FY05 and FY06: 4) Base year FY04, with 200, or 300 or 400 percent evaluated options for MJU-7A/B and M206, the MJU-10/B would be an unevaluated option. If quantities are sufficient, contract award may be split among more than one producer. The Army is seeking white papers from companies responding to the December 2002 source sought to address the pros/cons and risks of the proposed contracting options. Alternatives to the proposed options may also be submitted. The Government does not intend to award a contract based on the submission of white papers. An award for IR Flares will be the result of a request for proposal (RFP). White papers are to be sent to HQ, US Army Field Support Command, ATTN: AMSFS-CCM-F, Judy DeGeeter, 1 Rock Island Arsenal, Rock Island, IL 61299-6500 or HQ. US Army Joint Munitions Command, ATTN: SFSJM-CDC, Mark Dorr, 1 Rock Island Arsen al, Rock Island, IL 61299-6000. Please respond no later than 28 January 2004 and identify your response as: INFRARED COUNTERMEASURE FLARE WHITE PAPER. EMAIL ADDRESSES:contact@example.gov and/or contact@example.gov.

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