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Disclaimer This is a Sources Sought Notice. This notice neither constitutes a Request for Proposal, nor does it restrict the Government from an ultimate acquisition approach. This notice should not be... Disclaimer This is a Sources Sought Notice. This notice neither constitutes a Request for Proposal, nor does it restrict the Government from an ultimate acquisition approach. This notice should not be construed as a commitment by the Government for any purpose. Requests for solicitation will not receive a response. All information is to be submitted at no cost or obligation to the U.S. Government. The U.S. Government reserves the right to reject, in whole or in part, any input as a result of this market survey. The U.S. Government is not obligated to notify respondents of the results of this survey. 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. Description The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Indian Head Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technology Division, Contracts Department, Code 02 is seeking potential sources for production of 57mm Target Practice (TP) cartridges, to include all components, Load Assemble and Pack (LAP), and acceptance testing. The cartridges must meet or exceed the following specifications: • Designed to function in the 57mm MK 110 Gun Mount; • Cartridge shall be electrically primed; • Cartridge consists of an inert projectile and a brass cartridge case loaded with propellant and a primer; and • Cartridges shall be clipped together with MK 8 MOD 0 Clip and packed 2 each in the MK 806 MOD 0 container. Purpose The purpose of this Sources Sought Notice is to identify potential sources for the manufacture and delivery of 57mm TP cartridges. Potential sources should have design, production engineering, manufacturing, and quality assurance expertise and skills for this or similar items. The manufacture of these cartridges include components, assembly and packaging. Contractor test capabilities for conducting First Article and Lot Acceptance testing of the cartridge are desired. Planned Acquisition The U.S. Government plans to award a five-year Indefinite-Delivery/Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contract in FY20. Should a contract be pursued, the U.S. Government will award an estimated quantity of 6,000 cartridges for the base award and an estimated 6,000 cartridges per option year, if exercised. Requested Information The respondents shall provide the following information: • A description of the item(s) that may be offered, should the government pursue procurement of this item. • Past performance in manufacturing of the requested or similar items. • A description of technical and manufacturing capabilities as applicable to this item. • A description of facilities, personnel, and testing capabilities. • All interested sources shall provide a company brochure or list of specifications, organization name, address, a point of contact, phone number, fax number, e-mail address, business size, DUNS number, and CAGE Code. Contact Information Responses shall be provided via email no later than 12:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on 31 May 2019 to: 1). Naval Surface Warfare Center, Indian Head Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technology Division Attn: Kevin Green, Acquisition Engineering Agent kevin.green2@navy.mil Tel: (973) 724-4508 2) Naval Surface Warfare Center, Indian Head Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technology Division Attn: Lawrence Connell, Contract Specialist lawrence.connell@navy.mil Tel: (301) 744-6641 Large files need to be compressed using WinZip (http://www.winzip.com).