SOURCES SOUGHT
10 -- Configurable Extended Range Sniper Rifle
- Notice Date
- 7/22/2009
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- Contracting Office
- Department of the Army, U. S. Army Materiel Command, US Army, Army Contracting Command, Joint Munitions and Lethality (JM&L) Contracting Center, US Army, Army Contracting Command, Joint Munitions and Lethality (JM&L) Contracting Center, Picatinny Arsenal, New Jersey 07806-5000
- ZIP Code
- 07806-5000
- Solicitation Number
- W15QKN-09-X-0416
- Response Due
- 8/21/2009
- Archive Date
- 9/20/2009
- Point of Contact
- Frank Corradi, Contract Specialist<br />
- E-Mail Address
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Frank Corradi
(frank.corradi@us.army.mil)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- The U.S. Army Joint Munitions and Lethality Life Cycle Command, PicatinnyArsenal, NJ is interested in determining the state of the art/state of thepractice of readily available (non-developmental) firearms that could serve as a Configurable Extended Range Sniper Rifle (CERSR). The purpose ofconducting this survey as part of a research effort is to identify potential sources of different types of CERSR candidate weapons that will extenda Snipers effective range when engaging personnel targets beyond current 7.62x51mm and.300 Winchester Magnum (Win Mag) based platforms and ammunitionwhile also providing the option of reconfiguring the rifle to fire 7.62x51mm and.300 Win Mag cartridges currently available to US Armed Forces. Theoverarching objective of this CERSR research effort is to ascertain 1) the viability of a rifle/cartridge materiel combination that will maximize personnel size target probability of hit and ensure lethality at various ranges out a minimum of 1500 meters and 2) if the platform can be configuredto meet the operational needs of military Snipers (i.e. weight, size, user interface, and caliber flexibility) based on Mission, Enemy, Terrain and weather, Troops available, Time (METT-TC) and Rules Of Engagement (ROE) considerations. In addition, the government seeks to characterize the effectsof changes on such things as weapon shooter interface design features, weight, barrel length/twist characteristics, cartridge performance, ease of reconfiguration, component alignment repeatability, and overall physical dimensions. Potential CERSR candidates shall meet the following criteria: 1) Readiness Level: Design is ready to work in its final form and under expected conditions with exception to minor user induced changes that are primarily user interface related and materiel submissions are immediately available for evaluation. The manufacturers existing technical datacurrently provides sufficient data to support fabrication of prototype materiel (Developmental Design Drawings) for test and can be ready formanufacture (Product Drawings) within one (1) year of this announcement.(See MIL-DTL-31000C, section 3.6.1 for Developmental and Product drawingdefinitions). 2) Caliber: Chambered to accommodate a.338 caliber cartridge, however,.338 cartridge configuration is open to any commercially available variant andbullet weight (See FAR 2.101 Commercial item) and also capable of reconfiguration to chamber 7.62x51mm NATO STD ammunition particularly M118LR (DODIC AA11) and.300 Win Mag (DODIC A191) cartridges. 3) Configurability: It is desired that the serialized receiver be common to all caliber configurations, however, one serialized receiver per caliber isan acceptable solution at this time for this research effort. The rifle shall be reconfigurable at the Field Maintenance level (combined operatororganizational level (-10) and direct support (-20)) by MOS 45B-Small Arms Repairman after receiving contractor supplied training and special tooling(See AR 750-1 for Army Maintenance Policy). It is requested that a brief description of any special tooling (and associated cost) be disclosed inresponse to this sources sought announcement if required for rifle reconfiguration. 4) Sound Suppressor: Configured with one (1) sound suppressor and applicable interface hardware capable of tool less attachment to and removal from7.62x51mm,.300 Win Mag, and.338 caliber rifle barrels. Sound suppressor shall not shift point of impact by more than two (2) minutes of angle in allcalibers. Impact shift direction shall be consistent when removing and reattaching the suppressor. 5) Stock/Chassis: Stock shall accommodate detachable box magazine configurations designed to reliably feed 7.62x51mm,.300 Win Mag, and.338, with an ergonomic adjustable comb, length of pull, and folding butt stock. 6) MIL-STD-1913 Rail: Shall be configured with a MIL-STD-1913 rail capable of accommodating both a day optic, an in-line, forward mounted detachableclip-on night vision device as well as other rail mounted ancillary target acquisition and aiming devices. 7) Day optic: Shall be configured with a day optic scope (DOS) and mounting rings. The DOS will have ample magnification to easily acquire and engagetargets out to a minimum of 1500 meters, be fitted with a rapid ranging stadia reticle, 1/10th milliradian elevation and windage adjustments, and enough reticle travel to accommodate a minimum of 1500 meter engagement given the proposed ammo/weapon and in combination with the platforms1913 rail declination (if any). This survey will provide insight to the government on the trade-offs associated with integrated CERSR rifle design, reconfiguration advantages, andcartridge configuration. Interested responders should provide a description of their weapon system(s) including technical specifications (e.g. overalllength, barrel length(s) and associated rifling characteristics (i.e. twist rate and direction, type of rifling, number of grooves), loaded/unloadedweight, firing rate) along with any additional information the responder deems necessary to describe the physical characteristics and performance of thesystem. This is a market survey only. This is not a request for proposal. This is not to be construed as a commitment by the government to procurethese items, nor does the Army intend to award on the basis of this sources sought or otherwise pay for the information requested. There is no formalsolicitation available at this time. All information will be submitted at no cost or obligation to the U.S. government. Any and all information shouldbe mailed to Commander, US Army Contracting Command Joint Munitions & Lethality Contracting Center, ATTN: Frank Corradi, Contract Specialist, Building 9,CCJM-SW, Picatinny Arsenal, NJ 07806-5000 or email: frank.corradi@us.army.mil Vendor Questionnaire; Configurable Extended Range Sniper Rifle. The purpose of this questionnaire is to obtain information from industry to assist inthe market research. Government encourages all interested vendors to submit any comments that they might have. Please review the questions below andsubmit answers along with the requested information above to the Contracting Center POC, Mr. Frank Corradi. 1. Company Name 2. Company Address 3. Company point of contact and phone number 4. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this effort is 332994. With small business size standard of 500 employees. Based on this information is your business considered a small business? 5. Commerciality: a. ( ) Our product as described above, has been sold leased or licensed to the general pubic b. ( ) Our product as described above, has been sold in substantial quantities, on a competitive basis to multiple state and local government. Thedevelopment of the product was done exclusively at private expense c. ( ) None of the above applies. Explain. 6. Please provide any additional comments.
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