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***UPDATE JUNE 28, 2022: The response date for this SSN is extended through August 2, 2022. Should an individual contractor have any specific concerns relating to the demonstration of their product fo... ***UPDATE JUNE 28, 2022: The response date for this SSN is extended through August 2, 2022. Should an individual contractor have any specific concerns relating to the demonstration of their product for the response to this notice, they should reach out directly to the requiring office via email (tara.e.henderson2.civ@army.mil).*** THIS IS A MARKET SURVEY / SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY: DESCRIPTION: The U.S. Army, Combat Capability Development Command Armaments Center at Picatinny Arsenal, NJ 07806-5000 is conducting a market survey / sources sought notice on behalf of the Joint Service Small Arms Program Office (JSSAP) for a Suppressor for the M2A1 .50 cal Machine Gun. Presently, the M2A1 includes a flash hider for signature reduction. The M2A1 suppressor should maintain or reduce current flash levels, but also reduce sound and ground / environmental disturbance while not significantly increasing the thermal signature. Suppressor designs should minimize toxic fumes at the gunner’s face. Suppressors should not significantly decrease the weapon’s cyclic rate of fire or affect weapon’s ability to successfully function when firing M33 / M17 Ball/Tracer. Suppressors will also be evaluated for their compatibility with M903 / M962 Saboted Light Armor Penetrator (SLAP)/Tracer. The sound reduction of the suppressor should provide 6 dB or more reduction in peak, unweighted sound at the shooter's ear. Suppressor solutions can be removable or non-removable, and both quick disconnect and non-quick disconnect removal is acceptable. Integral barrel / suppressor systems are also acceptable. An integrally suppressed barrel should be interchangeable with an unsuppressed barrel. Offerors should note if their suppressor solution requires any changes to the weapon system to meet functional requirements. Any changes should be detailed by Offerors in their response and be included as a kit with installation instructions with their suppressor. Solutions that can achieve the same performance without the need to modify the weapon system are preferred. Suppressors will be assessed for endurance life with a focus on preventing any safety issues as the suppressor approaches end-of-life (i.e. potential for blockages or structural failure). Suppressors will be assessed under an endurance duty cycle on the M2A1 consisting of 50 rounds of M33 ball caliber .50 caliber cartridges, linked with M9 links, fired in short, spasmodic bursts followed by an additional 50 rounds fired in a sustained, continuous burst. The barrel shall be cooled to below 300 degrees Fahrenheit after firing each 100 rounds. The suppressor should reduce ground disturbance of the M2A1, as characterized by changes in the amount of sand the suppressor kicks up, or movement in tall grass, while firing from a M205 or M3 tripod. SUBMISSION INFORMATION: Interested companies who believe they are capable of providing M2A1 suppressors that meet the above goals are invited to indicate their interest by providing the Government a brief summary (i.e. no more than 10 pages -- not counting prior contract history) of their company’s specific suppressor design and any supporting analysis or test results that show the ability to meet the above goals. The Government is not funding developmental programs, and requests Offerors only respond with their operational material solutions deliverable within 4 months of request (including Technology Ready Level). Please include information on lead times and estimated cost to produce and deliver small quantities of suppressors (maximum of 10) for evaluation by the government. Also, please provide information on the ability to scale up manufacturing and production in higher quantities. Companies are invited to indicate their capabilities by providing specifications, brochures, manuals, reports, demonstration video and other technical data, as well as identification of current customers. A TECHNICAL DATA PACKAGE (TDP) OR GOVERNMENT FURNISHED EQUIPMENT WILL NOT BE PROVIDED IN SUPPORT OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. Please identify the subject of your response as, “M2A1 Suppressor”. Vendor Questionnaire: The purpose of this questionnaire is to obtain information from industry to assist in the market research. Companies are invited to indicate their interest and capability to satisfy the above requirements by identifying the following items: 1. Company Name 2. Company Address 3. Company Website 4. CAGE code and DUNS Number 5. Company point of contact and phone number 6. Major partners or Suppliers 7. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this effort is 332994 with a small business size standard of 1,000 employees. Based on this information is your business considered a small business? 8. Type of Business (Small Business, Large Business, 8a Small Business, Hub zone Small Business, or Service Disabled Veteran Small Business) and Number of Employees. 9. Commerciality: (a) ( ) Our product as described above, has been sold, leased or licensed to the general public. (b) ( ) Our product as described above has been sold in substantial quantities, on a competitive basis to multiple state and local government. The development of the product was done exclusively at private expense. (c) ( ) None of the above applies. Explain: 10. Please provide rough indication of pricing and any pricing data. 11. Please provide any additional comments. DISCLAIMER: This market survey / sources sought notice is for information only and shall not be construed as a request for a proposal or as an obligation on the part of the U.S. Government. The U.S. Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this market survey / sources sought notice or otherwise pay for information solicited. Any hardcopy information provided will not be returned. NO TELEPHONE INQUIRES WILL BE ACCEPTED. The Government will accept written questions by email or request for follow on conversations by email (tara.e.henderson2.civ@army.mil). The information collected from this market survey / sources sought notice may be used to support any follow on acquisitions. All data received in response to this market survey / sources sought notice that is marked or designated as corporate or proprietary will be fully protected from any release outside the Government. Respondents will not be notified of the results of this market survey / sources sought notice.