REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)/SOURCES SOUGHT – 7.62MM CARTRIDGES MK 316 MOD 1 DODIC AB39

N0016422SNB81  REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)/SOURCES SOUGHT – 7.62MM CARTRIDGES MK 316 MOD 1 DODIC AB39 - FSC 1315 - NAICS 332993

Issued Date: 12 August 2022 - Closing Date: 24 August 2022

MARKET SURVEY - SOURCES SOUGHT SYNOPSIS: The Government is issuing this RFI/sources sought announcement as part of a market survey.  Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC), Crane Division is seeking information from small businesses pertaining to 7.62mm Cartridges MK 316 MOD 1 DODIC AB39 accordance with specification DS/JXNN/C08/1590 Rev B.  The required cartridges for use in any magazine fed 7.62mm weapon system. This effort is underway to gauge potential interest, establish the current state of industry, and assist in specification refinement and validation resulting in a competitive, five-year Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity contract estimated at $34 million dollars.  Additionally, this sources sought announces the Governments intent to pursue an interim contract for the ammunition on a sole source basis from Vista Outdoor Sales LLC. 1 Vista Way MN02, Anoka, Minnesota 55303-4989 in accordance with FAR 6.302-1(a)(2)(iii)(B).  The 7.62mm Cartridges MK 316 MOD 1 DODIC AB39 accordance with specification DS/JXNN/C08/1590 Rev B from Vista Outdoor Sales LLC. are currently in operation and due to operation tempo fielding schedules cannot be interrupted.  The Government’s full intent is to award a two-year Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity contract, valued at $2Mto Vista Outdoor Sales LLC. to allow time for sufficient competition and testing requirements.

The Government is interested in cartridges that can meet the attached specification and drawings for the future competitive action. NSWC Crane is interested in receiving feedback and product information from industry.  A technical description of the product(s), such as physical characteristics, operational features, performance/test data, and photographs are of particular interest to assist in establishing the state of industry.

This submission may be in the form of commercial product literature, operating instructions, and/or supplemental technical documentation that define the item(s) and associated hardware.  Potential sources should also provide any test results on the item(s) if applicable.  Submissions may be sent by any government or non-governmental entity including commercial firms, non-profit organizations, and institutions of higher education with degree-granting programs in science and/or engineering (universities), or by consortia comprising such concerns.

All interested parties are strongly encouraged to submit an abbreviated synopsis or white paper, preferably in the form of a “Quad Chart”.  This white paper should not exceed three (3) pages per item, with an executive summary (short paragraph) on the effort, the technical description of the effort, any previous test results, a preliminary production/delivery schedule consisting of production lead times, and maximum monthly delivery quantities for both barrel types, identification of risks, place of manufacture, current Technology Readiness Level (TRL), packaging, and a cost estimate over five (5) years.  Offerors should submit the white papers electronically prior to 3:00 p.m. on 19 August 2022 in order to be evaluated. White papers may be submitted any time prior to expiration of this announcement.

In addition to the above submission all interested parties are requested to fill out and return the attached market research questionnaire included with this announcement.

Responses from Small and Small Disadvantaged Business firms are highly encouraged. Firms responding should indicate if they are a small business, a socially and economically disadvantaged business, 8(a) firms, historically black colleges or universities, and minority institutions.

Responses to the RFI shall include the following:

Submitter's Name

Street Address, City, State, NINE-Digit zip code

Point of Contact (POC)
POC Telephone and facsimile numbers

Announcement Number: N0016422SNB81
 

Contractors must be properly registered in the Government System for Award Management database (SAM). Offerors may obtain information on SAM registration and annual confirmation requirements by calling 1-866-606-8220, or via the Internet at www.sam.gov.

At the current time, NO FUNDING IS AVAILABLE for contractual efforts.  This sources sought synopsis does not constitute an Invitation for Bids (IFB), a Request for Quote (RFQ), or a Request for Proposal (RFP) and it should not be construed as a commitment of any kind by the Government to issue a formal solicitation or ultimately award a contract.  The US Government is in no way liable to pay for or reimburse any companies or entities that respond to this announcement.  Any costs incurred by interested companies in response to this announcement will NOT be reimbursed.

White papers may be submitted any time prior to expiration of this announcement.  The following e-mail point of contact is provided for information regarding technical programs/technologies of interest within the warfare areas and for submission of white papers: Mr. Andrew Ficklin, andrew.b.ficklin.civ@us.navy.mil and Mrs. Leslie Graber-Heshelman,

leslie.a.graber-heshelman.civ@us.navy.mil.

All changes that occur will be posted to the SAM.gov website. 

Please refer to announcement number N0016422SNB81 in all correspondence and communications.