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The U.S. Army Contracting Command - New Jersey, on behalf of the Office of the Project Manager, Maneuver Ammunition Systems (PM-MAS), intends to issue a sole source request for proposal (RFP) for the ... The U.S. Army Contracting Command - New Jersey, on behalf of the Office of the Project Manager, Maneuver Ammunition Systems (PM-MAS), intends to issue a sole source request for proposal (RFP) for the production of the M829A4 Cartridges, 120mm, Armor Piercing, Fin Stabilized, Discarding Sabot with Tracer (APFSDS-T). The 120mm M829A4 Armor Piercing Fin Stabilized, Discarding Sabot with Tracer (APFSDS-T) Cartridges is the follow on to the M829A3 APFSDS-T Cartridge. The M829A4 is the most effective anti-armor kinetic energy cartridge round fired from the M256 120mm smoothbore cannon mounted on the Abrams Main Battle Tank. The cartridge incorporates advancements in propulsion, using a temperature insensitive propellant, novel penetrator design, and an advanced composite sabot. The projectile system consists of a Depleted Uranium Penetrator mated to a drag reducing windshield and flight stabilizing multi-bladed fin, all secured for launch with a composite sabot. Specifications: The M829A4 Cartridge will be procured to a Detailed Specification marked Distribution D. At this time, the Detailed Specification will not be provided. Planned Acquisition: A two (2) year production contract is contemplated for this acquisition. The Government anticipates making one award. Deliveries will be required within 24 months after contract award. This is a presolicitation notice and the Government anticipates that a formal solicitation will be issued on or about 15 May 2019. All information is to be furnished at no obligation to the Government. Questions can be directed to Erin Donaldson at erin.m.donaldson2.civ@mail.mil.