155 mm BONUS MK 2 Munition

On behalf of the Project Manager Combat Ammunition Systems (PM-CAS), the U. S. Army Contracting Command-New Jersey (ACC-NJ), located at Picatinny Arsenal, New Jersey, is conducting market research to identify potential, qualified sources capable of manufacturing and delivering the 155mm BONUS Mark 2 (Mk2) munitions.  The associated National Stock Number (NSN) for the 155mm BONUS Mk2 is 1320.  Potential future production rates are to produce up to 450 BONUS Mk2 units per month. 

The 155mm BONUS Mk 2 artillery-launched, fire-and-forget munition is capable of successfully combating armored vehicles.  Compatible with most existing artillery guns, BONUS Mk 2 is handled just like a conventional shell.  Above the target area, the BONUS Mk 2 carrier shell separates to deploy two sensor-fuzed munitions which then rotate in search of targets within a given search footprint.  As soon as a threat is located, the munition immediately moves into the attack phase to accomplish its mission and destroy the target.  Each of the two expelled munitions independently seeks and eliminates its own target, using an Explosively Formed Penetrator (EFP) warhead.  The munition’s high spin rate, high speed of descent and absence of a parachute make it difficult to detect and countermeasure.  If no targets are identified, the system self-destructs to avoid leaving live munitions on the battlefield.  MULTI-MODE SENSOR BONUS Mk 2 detects and identifies targets by processing signals received from passive infrared (IR) sensors covering multiple wavelengths.  The system then combines the results with signals received from the profile sensor to separate combat-worthy targets from false targets.  Using a combination of sensors, BONUS Mk 2 is effective against targets that use both passive and reactive protection systems. 

Note:  The USG does not own the technical data package.

To be considered as a capable source for this effort, all interested parties must submit the requested information, which will assist the United States Government (USG) in developing its acquisition strategy, as follows: 

A)  Provide evidence of capabilities, specifically an ability to produce a minimum rate of 90 BONUS Mk 2 projectiles per month and a maximum rate of up to 450 BONUS Mk 2 projectiles per month;

B)  Provide the ability to achieve a qualified and production-ready capability within 24 months after contract award; 

C)  Provide a Rough Order Magnitude (ROM) cost to achieve the capability to meet minimum and maximum capacity requirements contained in this notice; 

D)  Past manufacturing experience with 155mm BONUS Mk 2 munitions or similar products within the last ten (10) years; 

E)  Description of facilities, personnel (numbers, experience, specialized skill sets), key raw material sources, and environmental compliance as it relates to the above production efforts; 

F)  Experience with handling/storage of energetics and other hazardous handling/storage;

G)  Provide evidence of In-house Quality Assurance System(s) in order to support the production program; and 

H)  Provide company name, address, telephone number, email address, technical point of contact, and company size (please specify as either a Large Business, Foreign-Owned Business, Small Business, Small Disadvantaged Business, 8(a) concern, Woman-Owned Small Business, Historically Underutilized Business Zone concern, Veteran-Owned Small Business, or Service-Disabled Small Business). 

NOTE: All companies/potential sources must be registered in System for Award Management (SAM) at https://sam.gov/content/home

This market survey is for informational and planning purposes ONLY and shall NOT be construed as a Request for Proposal (RFP).  Participation in this effort is strictly voluntary and at no cost to the USG.  Please identify any proprietary information submitted and any proprietary responses will be protected in accordance with the markings.  Submissions for this notice must be provided within fifteen (15) calendar days from the date of this publication at no cost to the USG. 

The requested information shall be sent via electronic mail (e-mail) to Ms. Ajá Barnett at aja.m.barnett2.civ@army.mil and Ms. Arian Sommers at arian.r.sommers.civ@army.mil All inquiries shall be made via email ONLY.  TELEPHONE INQUIRIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. 

All information provided will not be returned and will be held in confidential status.  If a formal solicitation is generated at a later date, a solicitation notice will be published.