6.5MM Creedmoor (CM), Special Ball Long Range Ammunition, M1200, DODIC AC58
ID: N0016425RJN20Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNSWC CRANECRANE, IN, 47522-5001, USA

NAICS

Small Arms Ammunition Manufacturing (332992)

PSC

AMMUNITION, THROUGH 30MM (1305)
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Nov 25, 2024, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Apr 7, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due Apr 14, 2025, 6:00 PM UTC
Description

The Department of Defense, through the Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane Division, is seeking proposals for the procurement of 6.5MM Creedmoor (CM), Special Ball Long Range Ammunition, DODIC AC58, to support the operational needs of the US Marine Corps and US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM). This procurement aims to establish a Firm Fixed-Price, Five-year, Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) supply contract, with an estimated maximum contract value of $40 million for approximately 17,367,760 rounds of ammunition, which must be manufactured in accordance with specified technical requirements. Interested vendors are required to submit product samples and proposals via the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) Solicitation Module, with the final proposal submission deadline extended to April 14, 2025, at 2:00 PM ET. For further inquiries, potential offerors can contact Mr. Ryan Harvey at 812-826-4441 or via email at ryan.d.harvey21.civ@us.navy.mil.

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Apr 7, 2025, 7:05 PM UTC
The document outlines the process for vendors to register and participate in the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) Solicitation Module, an online platform for managing Department of Defense (DoD) solicitations. It emphasizes the importance of registration within seven working days of the solicitation release to ensure timely proposal submission, detailing the roles available for vendors—particularly the Proposal Manager role necessary for offer submissions. Key instructions for new users include creating an account, selecting the appropriate roles, and providing required information like the CAGE Code. Existing users can add roles by following specified steps. The guide links to additional resources for accessing the module, obtaining support, and understanding role functions within the platform. The PIEE Solicitation Module is designed to automate and secure the solicitation process, allowing vendors to respond directly to solicitations and communicate with solicitation managers. This initiative underscores the government’s commitment to improving procurement efficiency and security while providing vendors clear guidance on engagement throughout the solicitation lifecycle.
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