Sources Sought for one (1) Bullet Assembly Machine (BAM)
ID: W911QX25Q0021Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW6QK ACC-APG ADELPHIADELPHI, MD, 20783-1197, USA

NAICS

All Other Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing (332999)

PSC

MISCELLANEOUS SECONDARY METAL FORMING AND CUTTING MACHINES (3449)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/680320bb1991478f84fea1cc1e9da6cb/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the U.S. Army, is seeking sources for one Bullet Assembly Machine (BAM) to be delivered to Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland. The procurement aims to identify qualified vendors capable of providing a machine with specific technical requirements, including a capacity of 20-50 tons, ram stroke lengths of 3-8 inches, and operational speeds of 50-300 strokes per minute. This equipment is crucial for military operations, ensuring efficient assembly processes for ammunition. Interested parties, particularly small and disadvantaged businesses, must submit their responses by November 14, 2024, to Douglas Dennard at douglas.c.dennard.civ@army.mil, with the expectation of delivery within eight weeks after order receipt.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Douglas Dennard
    (301) 394-3371
    douglas.c.dennard.civ@army.mil
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    Salient Characteristics_BAM.doc
    The document outlines a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the U.S. government's procurement of a bullet assembly machine (BAM) with specific technical specifications. The requirements detail the machine's capacity ranging from 20 to 50 tons, a ram stroke length of 3 to 8 inches, a ram width of 36 to 60 inches, a speed of 50 to 300 strokes per minute, and a configuration of 10 to 25 stations. It identifies potential models that meet these criteria, including units manufactured by US Baird, Bliss Munitions Equipment, and Waterbury Farrel. The delivery timeline stipulates that products must be delivered within eight weeks after order receipt to Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland. The evaluation shows that these specifications are commercially available in the marketplace, indicating a structured approach toward fulfilling government needs while ensuring timely procurement. The document is maintained as part of an updated template relevant to federal contracting practices.
    Sources Sought signed.doc
    The Sources Sought Notice issued by the U.S. Army aims to identify potential sources for one Bullet Assembly Machine (BAM) and gather information regarding the capabilities and qualifications of responding businesses, including small and disadvantaged sectors. The document outlines that the notice is for market research and does not constitute a request for proposals or guarantees of future contracts. The contracting office is located in Adelphi, Maryland, and responses are due by November 14, 2024. The BAM requires high specifications, such as a machine capacity of 20-50 tons, ram stroke lengths between 3” to 8”, and speed ranges of 50-300 strokes per minute. Interested parties must demonstrate to what extent they meet these specifications and provide details about their business classification. Simplified, this notice serves to promote competition and assess market interest, particularly focusing on small business participation, aligning with federal policy to encourage diverse contractor engagement in government procurement processes.
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