The following information is incorporated into the Market Survey posted August 24, 2006: The government recognizes that each contractor brings a unique set of production histories, technical capabilities, and methods of manufacture to the production of an item. Since the 40 lb. Shaped Charge has not been produced for over ten years, the Army will require a producibility study effort from the contractor with the procurement of this item. The study will be conducted and submitted during the production planning phase to increase producibility of the item based on current manufacturing processes a nd use of commercial off the shelf (COTS) parts. In order to address the Army's requirement for a Producibility Study effort, respondents must present their manufacturing engineering experience, capabilities and processes as they apply to: 1) Reviewing the technical data package (TDP) for possible impro vements; and 2) Implementing those improvements into their production processes. Please provide this information in addition to the specifications listed in the August 24, 2006 posting to U.S. Army Field Support Command, ATTN: AMSFS-CCA-M, Ms. S Migawa, Bldg. 350 6th Flr. 1 Rock Island, Rock Island, IL 61299-6000, or by email: stephani
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