Sources Sought for 155mm and 105mm Artillery Load, Asemble, and Pack (LAP) Capability at Iowa Army Ammunition Plant (IAAAP)
ID: W519TC-25-R-0032Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/e35b5b0ed18746f4a6bebe3c67426352/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the Army Contracting Command-Rock Island, is seeking information from potential vendors for the design, construction, and commissioning of a Load, Assemble, and Pack (LAP) facility for 155mm and 105mm artillery projectiles at the Iowa Army Ammunition Plant (IAAAP) in Middletown, Iowa. The facility is expected to achieve an optimized production rate of 36,000 rounds per month, reflecting the government's commitment to enhancing military munition production capabilities while adhering to stringent safety and operational protocols. Interested parties are encouraged to participate in an Industry Day scheduled for the week of February 10, 2025, and must submit a registration form by January 29, 2025, to engage with government officials and clarify project requirements. For further inquiries, vendors can contact Mr. Corey Schaefer at corey.m.schaefer.civ@army.mil or Mr. Beau Bixler at beau.j.bixler.civ@army.mil.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Mr. Corey Schaefer
    corey.m.schaefer.civ@army.mil
    Mr. Beau Bixler
    beau.j.bixler.civ@army.mil
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    Attachment 0001 - M795_Melt_Pour_IAAAP_Sources_Sought_FINAL 2024-01-16.pdf
    The Army Contracting Command-Rock Island is issuing a sources sought notice to identify vendors capable of designing and constructing a Load, Assemble, and Pack (LAP) facility for 155mm and 105mm artillery projectiles at the Iowa Army Ammunition Plant. The facility aims for an optimized production rate of 36,000 rounds per month. Due to the urgency of this requirement, the government intends to award a sole source contract under Class Deviation 2024-O0005 concerning U.S. security partnerships, specifically for Ukraine, Taiwan, and Israel. Interested sources must provide detailed submissions, outlining their capabilities, experience in explosives safety, environmental compliance, and facility design. Cost estimates and operational throughput data are also required. An Industry Day is planned to clarify project requirements and facilitate communication with potential respondents. The government will assess submissions based on technical capability, proposed technology risks, scheduling feasibility, and overall cost to ensure alignment with its objectives. This initiative underscores the government's focus on enhancing military munition production capabilities while ensuring stringent safety and operational protocols are maintained throughout the development process.
    Attachment 0002 - 155mm and 105mm Artillery LAP Capability Industry Day Registration Form.pdf
    The registration form pertains to an upcoming Industry Day focused on the 155mm and 105mm Artillery Load, Assemble, Pack (LAP) Capability, scheduled for the week of February 10, 2025, at the Armed Forces Reserve Center and Iowa Army Ammunition Plant in Middletown, IA. Interested vendors are required to submit the completed registration form by January 29, 2025, to designated government contacts. Registration is essential and limited to four representatives per vendor. The form collects business details, individual attendee information, and preferences for one-on-one meetings with government officials. Moreover, the government intends to share attendee information to facilitate collaboration. Prior authorization is necessary for this information release, requiring a signature from a representative. This document underscores the government's efforts to engage with the industry and potential contractors in preparation for upcoming procurement opportunities related to artillery capabilities.
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