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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 ... 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 potential sources who are capable of producing the C-DAEM Armor Hit to Kill (HTK) munition for Urgent Materiel Release (UMR). The purpose of this market survey is to obtain information from potential sources within the United States and Canada to begin production at a low rate by 3rd Quarter Fiscal Year 2024. The current requirements are planned to be restricted to Raytheon Missiles & Defense in Tucson, Arizona. The C-DAEM Armor HTK solution is a 155 millimeter (mm) artillery projectile designed to engage and defeat armored/mechanized targets at extended ranges to improve the lethality of cannon artillery assets organic to the Brigade Combat Teams. It will support both current and future weapon systems and defeat infantry fighting vehicles, self-propelled howitzers, and main battle tanks. The Army requires the solution to be compatible with current 39 caliber weapon systems and engage targets out to 35 kilometers (km). The solution is desired to operate at the high-muzzle velocities required to achieve 70 km with developmental propellants out of the XM1299 Extended Range Cannon Artillery (ERCA) artillery weapon system. To be considered a qualified source for this effort, all interested sources must submit the following information: Provide the organization's name, address, technical point of contact, phone number, e-mail address, and business size; A summary that includes a brief description of the contractor's capabilities to include, if applicable,: parent organization(s), name/address/point of contact identification/email address, potential partnering/teaming arrangements, capabilities; Identification of a notional supply chain of components for the HTK munition. A description of the supply chains facilities/equipment, manufacturing processes, inspection capability, personnel, and Quality Management System certifications or standards used; Manufacturing experience with load, assemble and pack (LAP) and delivery of 155mm guided projectiles A description of the company's and their supply chain’s existing production capacity, their projected monthly production rate and delivery capability. All contractors interested in this potential future solicitation must be registered in the System of Award Management (SAM) in order to be eligible for award. 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 information submitted will be held in a confidential status. All submissions shall be made BY REQUESTED RESPONSE DATES WITHIN NOTICE by electronic mail to Iryna Mudra, iryna.mudra.civ@army.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.