--Requesting information to determine capability of industry to provide a more accurate, lethal & extended range ammunition for the current US Army 105mm towed howitzer M119A2.

The US Army Field Artillery Center, Futures Development Integration Center (FDIC), Fort Sill OK is requesting information to determine the capability of industry to provide a more accurate, lethal and extended range ammunition for the current US Army 105mm towed howitzer (M119A2). The resulting information will be used to assist FDIC in developing future requirements. This market research effort is to assess the current capabilities and maturity of 105mm cannon ammunition technology that is available today and in the near-term. Capabilities of interest include: improved accuracy to a CEP of 10 meters or less at all ra nges; increased lethality with a predictable and precise lethal area of effects; and increased range using existing US propellants and other propellants. Interested vendors are requested to provide a short, 8 page or less (excluding cover page and table of contents) white paper detailing their potential solutions. It is preferred that all documents be developed using MS Word, and be written in Times New Ro man 12 pt. The white paper should include a description of the capability, its technical maturity, and your point of contact (POC), telephone number and email address. Do not include corporate capabilities or past performance discussions. White papers shall be provided to the FDIC POCs for review not later than 1500 CST, 20 September, 2006. Selected vendors will be contacted by email on or about 27 Sep 06 with scheduled briefing dates and times. Specific questions generated from your white paper will be provided and are required to be addressed as part of your overall PowerPoint briefing. B riefing will be conducted at Fort Sill during the period 9-20 Oct 06, and will be approximately 45 minutes with 30 minutes for questions. The white paper and briefings will be at no cost and no liability to the government. Product brochures can be sent as separate electronic documents and will not count against the 8 page limit. POCs for the white paper are Mr. Gary Lemons (580-442-3814) or Mr. Charlie Hutchinson (580-442-8776). Your white paper must be submitted by email to: [email protected] and [email protected] .