120mm Mortar Weapon System

Added:Jun 05, 2019 11:14 am The U.S. Army Contracting Command- New Jersey (ACC-NJ), Picatinny Arsenal, NJ on behalf of the Project Manager for Combat Ammunition Systems (PM CAS) is conducting a Market Survey to identify potential sources that are capable of producing and storing the 120mm Mortar Weapon Systems.Full descriptions of each weapon system and the associated components can be found at the end of this market survey.The purpose of this market survey is to obtain current information on the capability of potential sources to manufacture, integrate into a complete system, and deliver these weapon systems starting in Fiscal Year (FY) 2021. The Government estimates that approximately 200 120mm Mortar Systems may be purchased over a five year period. Secure storage and delivery of the mortar systems from storage to locations specified by the Government shall be necessary. Note that this market survey requires the contractor to manufacture and deliver cannons for the 120mm Mortar

Systems, which were previously manufactured only by the Government.Please note that a market survey has been posted under W15QKN-19-X-06OQ to identify sources capable of producing, storing, and delivering the 60 and 81mm Lightweight Mortar Systems under a SBSA.To be considered a capable source for this effort, all interested sources must submit the following information:a. Name of company, address, telephone number, email address, point of contact, CAGE code, DUNS number, Tax ID number, and business size information;b. A summary that includes a brief description of the contractor's capabilities to include: parent organizations, name/address/point of contact identification/email address, website, potential partnering/teaming arrangements, and capabilities;c. Past manufacturing experience in mortar weapon systems or items of similar complexityd. A description of the company's existing production capacity, their projected monthly production rate and delivery capability, and their ability to meet the Government's minimum production rate of 20 units per month.e. A description of facilities/storage/equipment, manufacturing processes, inspection capability, personnel, and Quality Management System certifications or standards used;f. Tooling, fixtures and production process to include inspection and maintenance plans;g. Knowledge and experience with warehousing, storage, inventory management, logistics, transportation, and USG logistics/property accountability programsh. Knowledge and ability to handle and store Tritium and obtain required licenses.i. Knowledge and ability to receive, handle, secure, store, manage and control Government Furnished Property (GFP).The Technical Data Packages (TDPs) for these systems are available upon request pending receipt of all required documents and approval by PM CAS. Technical data for all systems listed above are marked Distribution D, therefore data distribution will only be authorized to the Department of Defense (DoD) and U.S. DoD contractors. Foreign sources are eligible to receive the TDPs but must receive prior approval from PM CAS. Contractors interested in receiving TDPs for information only are required to submit a signed and completed DD Form 2345, Militarily Critical Technical Data Agreement; AMSTA-AR Form 1350, Technical Data Request Questionnaire; and Non-Disclosure Agreement for the Government's consideration.In addition to providing the documents listed in the previous paragraph, foreign sources must provide evidence of a current and valid license, or another applicable agreement, prior to obtaining the TDPs. Foreign sources must also identify any required procedures for exporting items. PM CAS reserves the right to deny the release of technical data to any source at its discretion. The TDPs contain technical data whose export is restricted by the Arms Export Control Act (Title 22, U.S.C., Sec 2751, et. seq.) or the Export Administration Act of 1979, as amended, Title 50, U.S.C., App. 2401 et. seq. Violations of these export laws are subject to severe criminal penalties.This is a market survey for planning purposes only and shall not be construed as a Request for Proposal (RFP) or as an obligation on the part of the United States Government (USG). No award will be made as a result of this market survey.The USG will not pay for any information submitted nor for any costs associated with providing this information. Interested sources should provide this requested information requested in this notification by 22 JULY 2019. All information submitted will be held in a confidential status. The USG is not obligated to notify respondents of the results of this market survey.The requested information shall be sent to Amy Kirzow, ACC-NJ-CA, Bldg 10, Picatinny Arsenal, NJ 07806-5000, amy.e.kirzow.civ@mail.mil. TELEPHONE INQUIRES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.The 120mm Mortar Systems are broken out as follows and may include GFP if noted:120mm Mortar System:M120A1 (Towed), M326 Mortar Stowage Kit, and M1101 Light Tactical Trailer• Cannon: M298• Baseplate: M9A1• Bipods: M191• Sight Units: M67• BII for 120A1 Towed Mortar Weapon System• DS Tool Kits for 120mm Mortar Weapon System• Additional Authorized List (AAL)• M326 Mortar Stowage Kit• M1101 Light Tactical Trailer (GFP)M121 (Carrier-Mounted) Mortar Weapon System• Cannon: M2989• Baseplate: M9A1• Bipods: M191• Sight Units: M67• BIIs for M121 Carrier-Mounted Mortar Weapon System• DS Tool Kit for 120mm Mortar Weapon System• Additional Authorized List (AAL)• Blast Attenuation Device (BAD)For a more detailed listing of the major components that make up each system, please refer to Attachment 1.120mm Mortar Systems: M120A1 (Towed) with M326 Mortar Stowage Kit (MSK) and M1101 Light Tactical Trailer (LTT); M121 (Carrier-mounted)The M120A1 Towed/M121 Carrier Mounted 120mm Mortar Weapon Systems provide organic indirect fire support to battalion maneuver commanders and can rapidly respond to hostile threats. The 120mm weapon system increases range, lethality, illumination, and smoke screening effectiveness in Infantry Brigade Combat Teams (IBCTs) and Armored Brigade Combat Teams (ABCTs). The M120A1 Towed/M121 Carrier-Mounted 120mm Mortar Weapon Systems consist of one M9A1 baseplate assembly, one M191 bipod, and one M298 Cannon.The 120mm M9A1 baseplate assemblies will be produced as a weldment. The approximate size of the M9A1 base plate is 36.25 in. X 35.62 in. X 15 in. and weighs 136 lbs. Manufacture of the baseplate requires the welding, machining to final dimensions, and heat treatment of high strength steel to reduce stress and achieve the material strength requirements to meet the required physical and mechanical properties of the designs. Hard protective coat anodizing and CARC painting of the final product is required.The M191 120mm bipod manufacture shall meet the required physical and mechanical properties for the design and requires the capability to fabricate and assemble struts, gears, springs and various other piece parts from high strength aluminum and steels from machining, castings and forgings. Potential offerors should possess experience in fabricating, machining, welding, and inspecting components, as well as machining and inspecting gears or show prior manufacturing experience with designs of similar complexity. The M191 120mm bipod is an A-Frame bipod that weighs 87 lbs., the item size is approximately 40.0 in. X 20.0 in. X 16.0 in.The M298 Cannon Assembly consists of a Cannon Tube and Breech Assembly manufactured from a steel forging and is 69 ins. long and weighs 110 lbs. Potential offerors should possess experience in fabricating, machining and heat treating high strength steel. The M298 Cannon Assembly is an alloy steel forging per MIL-S-46119. MIL-DTL-13931 also applies.The BAD is utilized only in the M121 System configuration and is a truncated cone shape with a collar mechanism that is attached to the M298 Cannon. It is made out of steel and is approximately 9 inches long with a maximum diameter of 9.2 inches. Potential offerors should possess experience in fabricating, machining, forging, and heat treating high strength steel.The M326 Mortar Stowage Kit is designed to be used with the M120mm mortar weapon that allows the mortar to be stowed on a standard M1101 light tactical trailer as a complete unit which can be easily transported, emplaced and readied for fire, and dis-emplaced and readied for transport with minimal handling.Basic Issue Items (BII)BII are essential items that are required to place the mortar weapon system in operation, to operate it, and to do emergency repairs. Although shipped separately packaged, BII must be with the mortar weapon system during operation. BII consist of Commercially-Off-The-Shelf (COTS) items such as screwdrivers as well as custom manufactured items such as spare firing pins, cartridge extractors and bore brushes.M67 Sight UnitThe M67 Sight Unit is an optical instrument providing self-illuminating sighting capability for indirect fire. This sight unit serves to lay the mortar for deflection and elevation. The M67 contains Tritium as does the range indicator. The range indicator is used to position cannon tube to estimated target range in hand held mode. A Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) license is required for handling and storage of these items.Direct Support Tools (DS)DS are essential items that are required to maintain, disassemble, reassemble, and repair the mortar weapon system. The DS tool kit contains some COTS items, as well as custom manufactured items such as drill guides, wrenches and socket heads.Additional Authorized List (AAL)AAL are components issued to the mortar crews and procured on an as needed basis. The M45A1 Boresight is an optical instrument used to align the axis of the bore of the mortar with a distant aiming point. AAL also includes ear plugs.StorageStorage of Mortar Weapon Systems includes providing a storage facility that can store mortar products for the life of a 5 year contract. The storage location shall have appropriate environmental, handling, and security procedures and protocols in place for the storage of Mortar Weapons Systems, Government Furnished Equipment, Cannons and Tritium components. Responsibilities at the Storage Location shall consist of inventory management and control, including identifying and assembling all items into fielding sets, i.e. assemblies, subassemblies, tools kits, parts, BII kits, Additional Authorization List (AAL), Components of the End Item (COEI), manuals, etc., that make up each of the identified systems. Shipping of Mortar Systems from the storage location shall be necessary.