10--Production of 5.56mm, Jacketed Frangible, MK311 (AA40) cartridge which is used in the M16A2 and M16A4 rifles and M4A1 Carbine.

Description: The U.S. Army Office of the Project Manager for Maneuver Ammunition Systems, Picatinny Arsenal, NJ is currently seeking sources for the production of the 5.56mm, Jacketed Frangible, MK311 (AA40) cartridge which is used in the M16A2 and M16A4 rifles and M4A1 Carbine. The MK311 is used in training and to reduce collateral damage in combat. Planned Acquisition: The anticipated requirement is for the manufacture and delivery of up to a total quantity of 125.5M each AA40, 5.56mm, Frangible, MK311 during the FY17-FY21 timeframe. The Government plans to award a single 5 year Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity Contract with Firm Fixed Price. Specifications: 5.56mm, Frangible, MK311 is purchased to a Hybrid Specification, HS/4083/C01/1240 Rev B. This document is marked with Distribution Statement C - Distribution is authorized to U.S. Government Agencies and their contractors only. Submission Information: All responsible interested sources are encouraged to submit their capability/qualification data with regard to the above, no later than 30 days from the date of this notice to: U.S. Army Contracting Center, Attn: Donald Gurry, Picatinny Arsenal, NJ 07806-5000 or at [email protected]. Please include company name, address, telephone number, and technical point of contact, brochures/literature/test data. Firms interested in the production of the 5.56mm, Frangible, MK311, AA40 should adequately describe their experience in the manufacture of small caliber ammunition systems contracting and provide Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) pricing and first delivery time after receipt of order (ARO). Interested sources shall also submit any backup data to support claims that their production process will conform to the above mentioned specification (a copy of the specification may be requested by submitting Attachments 001, 002 and 003 of this Sources Sought Notice from the Point of Contact listed above.). In addition, the ability and past experience related to acting as a prime contractor to inspect, handle, package, and ship the necessary components shall be provided. THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION AND DOES NOT OBLIGATE THE GOVERNMENT TO ISSUE A SOLICITATION. Please be advised that the Government will not pay for any information submitted under this announcement. Electronic submittals are preferred.