13--25MM PGU-25 HEI

The purpose of this Sources Sought/Market Research is to identify potential sources capable of manufacturing the 25mm PGU-25 High Explosive Incendiary (HEI) Cartridge, NSN 1305-01-199-6737, P/N 1397AS590. The main components of the PGU-25 HEI cartri dge are the M505 fuze, steel projectile body, explosive, booster pellet, propellant, steel cartridge case, and percussion primer. Production of the 25MM PGU-25 HEI is very complex and requires sophisticated industrial capabilities. A respondent to this m arket survey must have the skills and production capabilities available to manufacture and prove out the 25MM PGU-25 HEI Cartridge. Specific skills required to manufacture the 25MM PGU-25 HEI Cartridge are as follows: explosive experts, set-up mechanics, m achinists, process engineers and inspection personnel with the critical skills needed to successfully produce this round. Specific production capabilities required include: equipment to Load, Assemble, and Pack (LAP) this cartridge, required explosive stor age and handling facilities, ballistic test equipment and specialized machine tooling unique to the manufacture of the PGU-25 HEI cartridge. A producer must be able to complete a First Article Test. Interested firms who feel they are capable of manufactu ring the 25MM PGU-25 HEI Cartridges are invited to indicate their interest by providing the Government a brief summary of their company's capabilities, including a brief description of facilities, personnel, available production capacity, and past manufact uring experience as it relates to the above criteria. Information must be submitted to [email protected] not later than March 21, 2006 and identify 25MM PGU-25 HEI Cartridges Sources Sought/Market Research as the subject of the response. This is a ma rket survey for planning purposes only and shall not be construed as a Request for Proposal or as an obligation on the part of the Government. The Government does not intend to award a contract based on this market survey or otherwise pay for information s olicited. The information provided will be utilized by AFSC in developing its acquisition approach for future 25MM requirements. The point of contact is Julie Schmoll, (309)782-8588.