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Army Contracting Command - Rock Island (ACC-RI) is seeking possible sources of supply for the acquisition of M18 Smoke Grenade metal parts in support of Pine Bluff Arsenal. BACKGROUND OF M18 GRENADE: ... Army Contracting Command - Rock Island (ACC-RI) is seeking possible sources of supply for the acquisition of M18 Smoke Grenade metal parts in support of Pine Bluff Arsenal. BACKGROUND OF M18 GRENADE: The M18 is a burning type hand grenade used to generate colored smoke. The grenade has a thin sheet metal cylindrical body, approximately 2.3 inches in diameter and 4.5 inches in height. The top is formed with a threaded hole in the center as well as a lip prepared for can-seaming onto the body. These parts are both formed from electrolytic tin-coated steel sheet in accordance with ASTM A599. Requirements call for sustained production for the next five years for M18, with estimated production quantities per year between 150,000 and 250,000. ***The drawing for this requirement is restricted and is available by requesting access via SAM.gov. The vendor shall select the link of the drawing and complete the necessary information requested to gain access. The vendor’s Data Custodian MUST be the one requesting access. For additional information on how to gain access to the restricted drawing please visit the following website: https://dodprocurementtoolbox.com/site-pages/contract-opportunities Interested vendors please respond to the following: Basic Manufacturing Plan- how each component will be produced. Manufacturing Equipment- listed equipment and systems required to produce each component (to include finishing/anodizing). Identify equipment/processes that would be in house and sub-contracted. Production Experience- current or previous experience in manufacture to Technical Data Packages (TDPs) of comparable items of similar complexity. Production Rate- estimated rate for each of item with anticipated maximum production rates. Paint and Finish Equipment- listed equipment and systems required to paint and finish each metal component. Expected Lead Times- information regarding design, fabrication, and prove out of any equipment, including long-lead materials. Personnel- technical qualifications of personnel including level of experience in producing these or similar metal components. Quality Management System – Brief description of system to be used under a production contract including any relevant certifications. Name of Company, Address, Point of Contact, Contact Information Delivery location shall be FOB Destination to Pine Bluff Arsenal, Pine Bluff, Arkansas. The NAICS code for these items is 332999 and the business size standard is 750 employees. Please indicate your company business size in your response. This is for MARKET RESEARCH PURPOSES ONLY. Participation in this effort is strictly voluntary with no cost or obligation to be incurred by the Government. The information you provide will only be utilized by ACC-RI in developing its acquisition approach for future requirements. Questions must be provided in writing to at carly.c.frye.civ@army.mil. Any information provided should be in be sent via email and submitted by 12:00 P.M. Central Time, 26 August 2022 to carly.c.frye.civ@army.mil