Canister Metal Parts (MTPS) and Canister Base Assembly for 155mm Illumination Projectiles

The U.S. Army Contracting Command - New Jersey (ACC-NJ), Picatinny, New Jersey 07806-5000, on behalf of the Office of the Project Manager for Combat Ammunition Systems, intends to issue a sole source Request for Proposal (RFP) to Woodlawn Manufacturing for Canister Metal Parts (MTPS) and Canister Base Assembly that supports the M1123 and M1124 155mm Illumination Projectiles. This acquisition is for the fabrication, assembly, and delivery of Canister MTPS Assembly and Canister Base Assembly which, will support the M1123 and M1124 155mm Illumination Projectiles. The 155mm Canister MTPS Assembly consists of cylindrical steel tubing with a Nose welded to seal on one end, and three Fins, which are pre-formed and welded to the steel tubing. Additional processing of the Fins is required to roll them against the cylindrical tubing after welding and plating. The Canister Base Assembly is a steel assembly consisting of a cylindrical Base Plate, Swivel Pin, ball bearings and a Disc. The parts are assembled and the Disc is crimped in place to secure the assembly. This assembly is used to seal the final internal contents of the Canister MTPS Assembly and is retained with groove pins. As part of the Canister Loading Assembly, the Canister MTPS Assembly and Canister Base Assembly are designed to carry an Illuminating Candle. The solicitation will be issued as a sole source effort to Woodlawn Manufacturing, in accordance with 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1), as implemented by FAR 6.302-1(a)(2)(ii)(A) - Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services will satisfy Agency Requirements. The Government anticipates awarding a single Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract to support FY19-23 requirements. The period of performance for this contract will be for five years from the date of contract award. The contract will include a maximum contract ceiling price of $7,041,448.45. Please note this notice does not constitute a RFP. The Point of Contact for this notification and any questions may be directed to Benjamin Blalock via e-mail ONLY at [email protected]. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted.