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DESCRIPTION: The US Army, Army Contracting Command, Picatinny, on behalf of the Project Manager Soldier Weapons (PMSW), located at Picatinny Arsenal, NJ, is conducting a market survey to identify pote... DESCRIPTION: The US Army, Army Contracting Command, Picatinny, on behalf of the Project Manager Soldier Weapons (PMSW), located at Picatinny Arsenal, NJ, is conducting a market survey to identify potential sources for manufacturing a complete system for a M110A1 7.62mm Rifle. SPECIFICATION: The M110A1 is a lightweight, piston driven, semi-automatic, box magazine fed, 7.62 x 51mm rifle intended to engage and defeat personnel targets out to 800 meters. This notice is to determine if there are potential sources capable of manufacturing new complete systems to meet the following criteria: 1. Operation: Semi-automatic 2. Caliber: Compatible with 7.62x51mm NATO cartridges 3. Dispersion: Capable of average mean radius of 0.75 inches at 100 meters or less with match ammunition 4. Size: The maximum overall assembled length of the rifle shall be not greater than 38 inches with the stock at its shortest position and no suppressor mounted. The stock shall be in the unfolded position if a folding stock is present. 5. Weight: The unloaded rifle with forward rails for concurrent mounting of required accessories (minimum 2" rail sections at 3, 6 and 9 o'clock positions), but without suppressor, magazines, and accessories shall weigh no more than 10.0 pounds. 6. Trigger: Precision trigger where total sear engagement is released in 2 distinct stages. 7. Hand guard: A fore end that includes a fixed 12 o' clock rail with configurable 3, 6, and 9 o' clock rails. 8. Suppressor: A muzzle mounted, quick detachable suppressor. 9. Muzzle device: A compensator/muzzle break compatible with suppressor. 10. Bipod: Tool-less detachment featuring cant and track capability. 11. Back up sights: Iron sights offset 45 deg. 12. Sling attachment: Quick detach sling attachment points. In addition to the above listed enhancements, the M110A1 must meet the operational and environmental requirements that were fulfilled by the original M110 SASS. SUBMISSION INFORMATION: Interested firms who are capable of meeting these requirements are invited to indicate their interest and detail their qualifications by providing the Government a brief yet sufficient summary of contractor logistical support for depot level maintenance of the entire upgraded weapon system, their company's capabilities, facilities, personnel and past manufacturing experience. Include potential monthly production capabilities, and delivery lead times in your response. Vendor Questionnaire: The purpose of this questionnaire is to obtain information from industry to assist in the market research. Firms/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 / Country Represented / Website 3. Company point of contact and phone number 4. Business Size (Small/Large & Number of Employees) CAGE Code / DUNS Number 5. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this effort is 332994. 6. Commerciality: a. ( ) Our product as described above, has been sold, leased or licensed to the general pubic 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. 7. Location where primary work will be performed (if more than one location, please indicate the percentage for each location). 8. Major partners or suppliers. 9. Identify existing facilities, equipment and workforce (identify what percentage would be supporting this new effort and what additional resources would be required). 10. Identify lead-time, including supplier/design qualification efforts and production ramp up time, to meet full capability for production and sustainment. 11. Provide rough indication of pricing and any pricing data. 12. Provide any additional comments All responsible, interested offerors are encouraged to submit their capabilities/qualification data and any pertinent information in hard copy or via email, within 15 calendar days of this notice to: US Army, Army Contracting Command, ACC-PICA-SW, Bldg 9, Attn: Sergio Moraga, Picatinny Arsenal, NJ 07806-5000. The point of contact is Sergio Moraga at sergio.f.moraga.civ@mail.mil. NO TELEPHONE INQUIRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED. The Government will accept written questions by email to sergio.f.moraga.civ@mail.mil. Any information provided will not be returned. This is a sources sought notice only and should not be construed as a Request for Proposal or a commitment by the U.S. Government. A TECHNICAL DATA PACKAGE (TDP) WILL NOT BE PROVIDED IN SUPPORT OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. The U.S. Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this market survey. Respondents will not be notified of the results of this survey or results of information submitted. All information is to be submitted at no cost or obligation to the Government. If a formal solicitation is generated at a later date, a solicitation notice will be published and more detailed technical requirements will be provided.