COUNTERMEASURES PRODUCTION PROCESS EQUIPMENT MODERNIZATION
ID: W519TC-25-Q-EQUIType: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW6QK ACC-RIROCK ISLAND, IL, 61299-0000, USA

NAICS

Engineering Services (541330)

PSC

ARCHITECT AND ENGINEERING- GENERAL: PRODUCTION ENGINEERING (C215)

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https://sam.gov/opp/2b6b5be8e697429ab10b7d3febdf5e0b/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the U.S. Army Contracting Command - Rock Island, is seeking to identify businesses capable of modernizing countermeasures production process equipment. The objective is to enhance the design and safety of ammunition manufacturing systems, particularly focusing on decoy flare products, while ensuring compliance with environmental and explosives safety requirements. This initiative is crucial for upgrading military production capabilities and aligns with strategic modernization goals. Interested parties must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) Database and submit their capability statements to Contract Specialist Bridget Garnica at bridget.m.garnica.civ@army.mil by COB November 4, 2024, as no contract will be awarded from this sources sought notice.

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    Bridget Garnica
    bridget.m.garnica.civ@army.mil
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    PWS Countermeasures_Draft.docx
    The Crane Army Ammunition Activity (CAAA) seeks to modernize its countermeasures flares production through a multi-phase task order focused on specialized equipment design. The project aims to enhance safety, efficiency, and quality in production processes while adhering to Department of Defense regulations. Phase One involves evaluating existing processes, conducting market research, and developing preliminary design concepts, resulting in necessary infrastructure requirements for future facility design. Key activities include site assessments, evaluating safety and environmental impacts, and providing technical support. In Phase Two, the design progresses to finalize process flow diagrams and equipment layouts while ensuring compliance with safety standards. This phase also involves detailed hazard classifications and simulations for equipment performance. Phase Three focuses on preparation for equipment procurement, creating solicitation packages and refining cost estimates to support the government's independent assessments. Overall, this initiative illustrates the government’s commitment to upgrading military production capabilities and aligns with strategic modernization goals, while ensuring contractor adherence to performance expectations and regulatory compliance throughout the process.
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