SOURCES SOUGHT
13 -- M201A1 pyrotechnic delay fuzes (and variants to include M208 Fuze and M201A1 MOD 3)
- Notice Date
- 12/10/2013
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 332993
— Ammunition (except Small Arms) Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- ACC - Rock Island (ACC-RI), ATTN: AMSAS-AC, Rock Island, IL 61299-6500
- ZIP Code
- 61299-6500
- Solicitation Number
- W52P1J-14-M201A1FUZEVARIANTS
- Response Due
- 1/9/2014
- Archive Date
- 2/8/2014
- Point of Contact
- Emily Kundel, 309-782-7905
- E-Mail Address
-
ACC - Rock Island (ACC-RI)
(emily.kundel@us.army.mil)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- SOURCES SOUGHT to identify sources interested in producing the M201A1 (and variants) pyrotechnic delay fuzes. The Army Contracting Command - Rock Island (ACC-RI) is conducting a market survey of industry to identify sources interested in manufacturing the subject fuzes. TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION: Fuze, Hand Grenade, M201A1, NSN 1330-00-293-9516, DODIC G874. The M201A1 is a pyrotechnic delay igniting fuze used on M18/M83 smoke grenades and AN-M14 incendiary grenade. The fuze is equipped with a steel safety Pin and Pull Ring. The safety pin is removed to arm the grenade while holding the lever tight to the grenade body. When the lever is released, the spring-loaded striker rotates and initiates the primer. The primer ignites a delay element, which initiates the igniter. The igniter then activates the smoke mix or thermate mix achieving the desired signal, screening effect, and/or heat output. Variants of the M201A1 fuze include, but are not limited to, the M208 fuze for the M8 smoke pot and M201A1 MOD3 fuze the new SOD-VR smoke grenade. VARIANT 1: Fuze, Smoke Pot, M208, NSN 1365-01-564-8799, DODIC K885. The M208 ignites the smoke mixture within the M8 Floating Smoke Pot. VARIANT 2: Fuze, Hand Grenade, M201A1 MOD3, NSN 1330-01-603-9230, DODIC GG35. Like the M208, the M201A1 MOD3 differs only slightly from the M201A1 fuze. The M201A1 MOD3 ignites the burster tube in the M106 SOD-VR grenade. This market survey is for information purposes only to identify sources that are interested in manufacturing any or all of the above components and not a request for proposal or an announcement of a solicitation. The NAICS code for this item is 332993 with a business size standard of 1500 employees. Please indicate your business size in your response. ANTICIPATED REQUIREMENTS: The following requirements are provided for the purposes of this survey. Estimated requirements are expected to be from 1.5M to 2.0M fuzes over a five (5) year period to support the Load, Assemble and Pack (LAP) requirements of the government and the order may be split between 2 vendors. M201A1 requirements comprise well over 95% of the total. M208 requirements comprise less than 1%. M201A1 MOD3 requirements will comprise less than 2%. The work might also include some engineering or product improvement efforts which might arise from technology insertion or standardization requirements. A respondent to this market survey should be able to show that they have adequate technical capability, manufacturing capacity, certification to receive export-controlled technical data (as applicable), and good past performance record in the pyrotechnic processing industry as an indicator of qualifications. EXPORT RESTRICTIONS: The drawings for this requirement are restricted. A new procedure for accessing restricted and unrestricted technical data through the Federal Business Opportunities (FBO) website is in effect. Contractors must have an FBO account prior to accessing any TDP(s). The ACC-RI will no longer make Technical Data Packages (TDPs) available to order via CD-ROMS. You may request the drawings however, due to export restrictions, you must first be certified with US/Canada Joint Certification Program and obtain a certified DD Form 2345. To obtain certification, you may go to the website at https://www.logisticsinformationservice.dla.mil/jcp/Default.aspx. Once certified, the data custodian listed on your company's certified DD Form 2345 must submit the request for TDP access in FedBizOpps using the link below, which will direct you to the FBO website. To request access to the drawings, click on the link provided below, log in to FBO, click on the quote mark packages quote mark sub-tab and then click on the quote mark request explicit access quote mark button. Completion of a quote mark Use and Non-Disclosure Agreement quote mark may be required prior to gaining access to the drawings. The data custodian must also be the one to complete the Non-Disclosure Agreement and return to Emily.a.kundel.civ@mail.mil. Please allow 2-3 working days to process your request. You will receive a system generated email from FBO stating you have been granted permission for viewing or downloading the drawings provided. TDP Link: https://www.fbo.gov/fedteds/W52P1J14M201A1FuzeVariants INTERESTED PRODUCERS: Producers who are interested in manufacturing the M201A1 fuzes (and variants) and have the necessary capabilities should respond by providing the following information: A brief summary of your company's capabilities Description of facilities and personnel Related manufacturing experience for the M201A1 fuze and/or its variants Experience with quality control and automated inspection equipment If a respondent does not have adequate resources (technical, manufacturing, personnel, etc) available, the respondent must be able to demonstrate his ability to obtain those resources or utilize the services of a qualified sub-tier vendors or subcontractors in a timely fashion in order to meet the production schedule. If a respondent chooses to utilize the services of a sub-tier vendors or subcontractors, those vendors or subcontractors must also meet this criteria. PRODUCTION CABABILITIES: Certification must be proven to receive export-controlled technical data. Additionally a respondent to this market survey should show they have adequate technical and manufacturing capability to produce M201A1 (and variants) fuzing. Capability to be documented includes technical, manufacturing, testing, facilities, personnel, and past performance in the pyrotechnic industry. Please provide responses to the following questions as well: 1. Does your firm currently produce the M201A1 (and variants) fuze or equivalent hand grenade-type fuze? If yes: a. When were they produced? b. Who were they produced for and in what quantities? c. What was the maximum monthly production rate? d. Does your firm possess the required test facilities to support fuze acceptance? Please describe your test facilities, equipment, and associated critical skills. If testing is to be subcontracted out, please describe in item 4b. 2. Describe your current major manufacturing processes and equipment, including any associated critical M201A1 (and variants) fuze manufacturing skills such as staking, crimping, and pyrotechnic handling, mixing and consolidating skills. Include a brief summary of proficiency level, length of experience, and number of skilled operators. Also address supporting functions such as maintenance, tooling, manufacturing engineering, production planning, quality assurance, and other capabilities. 3. Detail the capabilities to formulate, test, store, and load pyrotechnic compositions within your company or by your supplier. Provide details on the expertise used to maintain burn rates, consistency, and reliability of such pyrotechnic formulations. 4. Identify the following: a) Portion of fuze manufacturing processes currently in-house vs. to be developed, acquired, or subcontracted. b) The work you expect to subcontract and with whom and where. State whether these subcontractors have export-control certification. Please include subcontracting of testing (if any) as well. Further, describe any historical experience with process or component outsourcing. 5. Would your firm require any additional facilities, new equipment, or rehabilitation of existing equipment to produce the stated quantities? Does your firm have M201A1 or equivalent fuze tooling or test equipment? If additional investment is needed, describe these requirements and identify if your firm is willing to expend funds to meet the projected quantities. 6. Discuss your firm's existing testing and required laboratory facilities that would be used to support production of these fuzes. Include destructive as well as non-destructive capabilities such as X-ray equipment used and automated inspection equipment. 7. Quality System: Provide description of your corporate quality policy and copies of any certifications. 8. Request a proposed delivery schedule be provided with minimum lead-times of any key materials/components to meet the government requirements. 9. Request a contact be provided within your firm for any future discussion required (name, title, telephone, address, data fax, and email address). 10. Request a rough order of magnitude (ROM) cost for these items, based on the quantities listed above. The respondent should provide sufficient details to allow the government to make a reasonable assessment of the capability. QUALITY CONTROL: The Government considers properly applied quality control measures as prerequisite to minimizing risk to cost and schedule. Additional to standard measures, your response should address the following two measures: 1) Your intent to use automated inspection of critical features on the M201A1 (and variants) fuzes. 2) Your understanding of and demonstrated ability to comply with the Critical Characteristics Clause, ES7550 52.246-4553, which mandates the prime contractor to address all criticals together regardless of their origination (at the prime's site or at supplier sites). (Copies of this clause and a guidebook explaining the proper application can be obtained from Ms. Emily Kundel). This information shall be submitted no later than COB January 9, 2014 to: The Army Contracting Command - Rock Island (ACC-RI) ATTN: CCRC-IS/Ms. Emily Kundel 1 Rock Island Arsenal Rock Island, IL 61299-8000 or email: emily.a.kundel.civ@mail.mil. DISCLAIMER: All information collected from this market survey shall be used for planning purposes only. Do not mistake this sources sought as a request for proposal or as an obligation on the part of the Government. The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this market survey or otherwise pay for information solicited. Please identify any proprietary information submitted. All information submitted will be held in a confidential status.
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- Place of Performance
- Address: ACC - Rock Island (ACC-RI) ATTN: CCRC-IS, Rock Island IL
- Zip Code: 61299-6500
- Zip Code: 61299-6500
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