Ballistic Range Equipment
ID: HT942524R0151Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEFENSE HEALTH AGENCY (DHA)ARMY MED RES ACQ ACTIVITYFORT DETRICK, MD, 21702, USA

NAICS

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

PSC

WEAPONS MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR SHOP SPECIALIZED EQUIPMENT (4933)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

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https://sam.gov/opp/46c75e1293324d20a51d629610ab7df6/view
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    The Department of Defense, through the Defense Health Agency (DHA), is soliciting proposals for the procurement of Ballistic Range Equipment to establish an indoor ballistics research range aimed at studying simulated Soldier injury from behind armor blunt trauma (BABT). The solicitation outlines specific equipment requirements, including a small caliber test gun, recoil systems, various velocity test barrels, and advanced acoustic and radar systems for trajectory analysis, all compliant with military and safety standards. This equipment is critical for advancing research and development efforts in ballistic injury assessments, ensuring the safety and effectiveness of military personnel. Proposals are due by September 11, 2024, and interested parties should contact Ryan Jorgensen at ryan.r.jorgensen.civ@health.mil or Tonya Kreps at tonya.r.kreps.civ@health.mil for further information.

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    Solicitation Ballistic Range Equipment.pdf
    The U.S. Army Aeromedical Research Laboratory (USAARL) is soliciting proposals for the establishment of an indoor ballistics research range equipped with advanced calibration capabilities to study simulated Soldier injury resulting from behind armor blunt trauma (BABT). The solicitation outlines a series of mandatory equipment requirements, including a small caliber test gun with adjustable features, a recoil system, various velocity test barrels, a detailed percussion firing box, and advanced acoustic and radar systems for trajectory analysis. Additionally, the project mandates the provision of ballistic clay handling equipment, such as an integrated trolley, heating chamber, and calibration system, all compliant with military and safety standards. The due date for proposals is set for September 11, 2024. Proposals will be evaluated based on technical compliance and price, favoring the lowest-priced, technically acceptable offer. The USAARL emphasizes the importance of contractors being registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and the offeror's ability to meet specified standards to facilitate the government’s research and development efforts in ballistic injury assessments.
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