M31-Type Propellant for Modular Artillery Charge System (MACS)

The U. S. Army Contracting Command (ACC)-New Jersey, located at Picatinny Arsenal, NJ, 07806- 5000, in support of the Office of the Project Manager Combat Ammunition Systems (PM-CAS) is conducting market survey to identify potential qualified sources located within the United States and Canada capable of producing the triple-base M31 propellant for the M232-series Modular Artillery Charge System (MACS).

The 155mm MACS is comprised of two propelling charges: the M231 charges for Zones One and Two and the M232-series charges for Zones Three or higher. The M31 type is the 7-perforated cylindrical granular triple-base propellant for the M232-series propelling charge.

A Technical Data Package is not included in this market survey. The release of the RFP will contain the official TDP that will be used for proposal submission.

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

a) Provide evidence of capabilities including an ability to produce the M31-type propellant at a rate of approximately 350,000 pounds per month and any capability to surge further;

b) Manufacturing experience of the M31 type propellant within the last 10 years;

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

d) Provide evidence of In-house Quality Assurance System(s) in order to support this production program;

e) The ability to acquire facilities with sufficient safety clearance to handle, store and transport energetic materials, components and propellant;

f) A general understanding of USG propellant testing requirements including projectiles Ammunition compatibility, and the approval process for Ballistic Fire Tables;

g) 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).

Your response shall utilize Sources Sought number W15QKN-22-X-0PN0. All respondents should provide sufficient details to allow the USG to make a reasonable assessment of the respondents' capabilities to produce M31 propellant for the M232-series MACS. This information is for informational and planning purposes only. The USG will not pay for any information submitted or for any costs associated with providing this information.

All contractors interested in this sources sought notice must be registered in System for Award Management (SAM).

This market survey is for informational and planning purposes only and shall NOT be construed as a Request for Proposal (RFP). The USG does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this sources sought/market survey. Submissions for this notice must be provided 29 July 2022 1600 Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) by electronic mail (email), at no cost to the Government, to Mr. John C. Scott Jr. at john.c.scott158.civ@army.mil, Contracting Officer, CCNJ-CA. All inquiries shall be made via email ONLY and email your questions to the Contracting Officer. TELEPHONE INQUIRIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

All information provided will not be returned and will be protected in accordance with the identified markings. 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.