Industry Technologies to Support /Provide the M249 Squad Automatic Weapon (SAW)
ID: W15QKN-24-X-11AGType: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW6QK ACC-PICAPICATINNY ARSENAL, NJ, 07806-5000, USA

NAICS

Small Arms, Ordnance, and Ordnance Accessories Manufacturing (332994)

PSC

GUNS, THROUGH 30MM (1005)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/fc4ffdb775a1420299510ff873ba5ae3/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Army Contracting Command - New Jersey (ACC-NJ), is conducting market research to identify potential sources for technologies to support the M249 Squad Automatic Weapon (SAW). The procurement aims to secure capabilities for the fabrication, inspection, testing, and delivery of the M249 SAW, which is a critical component of the U.S. military's infantry arsenal. Interested businesses are invited to submit a capabilities statement by October 3, 2024, detailing their production capabilities and training support, with submissions directed to Contract Specialist Corey W. Woodson at corey.w.woodson.civ@mail.mil. This sources sought notice is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation for proposals.

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    Corey W Woodson
    corey.w.woodson.civ@army.mil
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