Load, Assemble, and Pack (LAP) of the 155mm XM1128 Projectile

The U.S. Army Contracting Command-New Jersey (ACC-NJ), Picatinny Arsenal, NJ 07806-5000, on behalf of the Project Manager Combat Ammunition Systems (PM-CAS), is conducting a market survey to identify qualified sources within the United States and Canada who can Load, Assemble, and Pack (LAP) and deliver the 155mm XM1128 Projectile. The purpose of this market survey is to obtain current information on the capability of potential sources for a five year production contract to LAP the 155mm XM1128 Projectile with delivery starting in Fiscal Year (FY) 2023.The LAP of the 155mm XM1128 Projectile includes the Base Bleed and its components and is under the Enhanced Lethality Cannon Munition (ELCM) program. The metal parts and wooden pallets for the LAP of the 155mm XM1128 Projectile will be provided to the contractors as Government Furnished Materials (GFM), as well as the Insensitive Munitions Explosives (IMX-104) High Explosive (HE) fill. The Technical Data Package (TDP) for the Load,

Assemble, and Pack (LAP) of the 155mm XM1128 Projectile may be made available through the Procuring Contracting Officer upon request, and after submission of a valid DD2345 and signed Non-disclosure Agreement (NDA), per the JPEO Policy of TDPs.The 155mm XM1128 Projectile is a 155mm HE cannon projectile which will provide improved range over the existing M795 Insensitive Munition (IM) (DA54). The XM1128 Projectile will have improved effectiveness over the DA54 and improved accuracy and effectiveness over the M549A1 Projectile. The 155mm XM1128 Projectile is a unitary warhead projectile and will comply with the 2008 Department of Defense (DoD) cluster munition policy as well as employ mitigations for the Insensitive Munitions Policy. The 155mm XM1128 Projectile capability will be compatible with current 155mm firing platforms (M109 & M777), propulsion systems, and 155mm fuzes, but is also intended to exploit developing cannon barrel assemblies and advanced propelling charges. The intent is for the LAP contractor to procure the Base Bleed and its components as part of this effort. The 155mm XM1128 Projectile will be filled with insensitive high explosive fill (IMX-104), improving crew survivability over legacy extended range munitions. The 155mm XM1128 Projectile is capable of precision engagement, when mated with the M1156 Precision Guidance Kit (PGK) fuze, allowing first round fire-for-effect employment and reduced quantity of rounds to achieve desired effects. The 155mm XM1128 Projectile is also effective with conventional fuzes such as the M782, M767 series, M739 series, M732A2, and MK399.To be considered a qualified source for this effort, all interested sources must submit the following information:1. Provide the organization's name, address, technical point of contact, phone number, e-mail address, and business size;2. A summary that includes a brief description of the contractor's capabilities to include: parent organizations, name/address/point of contact identification/email address, potential partnering/teaming arrangements, capabilities;3. A description of facilities/equipment, manufacturing processes, inspection capability, personnel, and Quality Management System certifications or standards used;4. Manufacturing experience with LAP and delivery of 155mm projectiles or items of similar complexity;5.  Identification of any long lead items for the LAP of the 155mm XM1128 Projectile;6.  A description of the company's existing production capacity, their projected monthly production and delivery capability, and their ability to meet the Government's minimum production rate of 5,000 units per month andAll contractors interested in this potential future solicitation must be registered in the System of Award Management (SAM). This market survey is for informational and planning purposes only and shall not be construed as a Request for Proposal (RFP) or as an obligation on the part of the Government.  All submissions are requested to be made electronically NLT 30 calendar days from the date of this publication by electronic mail to Mariah Hanko, mariah.l.hanko.civ@mail.mil.  The Government will accept written questions by e-mail ONLY.  TELEPHONE INQUIRIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. All information is to be submitted at no cost or obligation to the Government. The Government reserves the right to reject, in whole or in part, any private sector input as a result of the Market Research notice. All information provided will not be returned and will be held in a confidential status. If a formal solicitation is generated at a later date, a solicitation notice will be published. No award will be made as a result of this market survey.