M829A4 Cartridge, 120mm, Armor Piercing, Fin Stabilized, Discarding Sabot with Tracer (APFSDS-T)

Planned Acquisition: 

A five-year, Firm Fixed-Price (FFP) production contract is contemplated for this acquisition. The Government anticipates making one award.  However, should industry have an alternate contract strategy/contract type for this potential effort, that information along with any supporting rationale should be included with the submission. Deliveries will be required within 24 months after contract award. 

Submission Information: 

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.  Interested companies should submit their qualifications and capabilities electronically within 30 days of this notice by email to: [email protected] and [email protected].  Interested companies should respond by providing the Government with the following information:

(1) Name of company and CAGE Code;

(2) Point of Contacts name, telephone number and E-mail address;

(3) Company address;

(4) Business size information;

(5) Identification of whether you are interested in this opportunity as a prime or a subcontractor;

(6) A brief summary of the company’s capabilities (to include organizations, description of facilities, equipment, manufacturing process, inspection capability, skills, personnel) and potential subcontractors’ capabilities;

(7) Experience with depleted uranium and composite sabots;

(8) A brief summary of possible partnering/teaming arrangements;

Please identify any proprietary information submitted.  A respondent to this survey must have the majority of the skills and facilities that are required to manufacture this item.  If a respondent does not have these resources (technical, manufacturing, personnel, etc.) available, then it must demonstrate its ability to obtain them in a reasonable time period.  If a respondent chooses to utilize the services of sub-tier vendors or subcontractors, those vendors or subcontractors must also meet the same resource criteria as the prime contractor.  

This is a market survey, not a pre-solicitation notice.   If a formal solicitation is generated at a later date a solicitation notice will be published.   All information is to be submitted at no cost or obligation to the Government.