Solicitation Number:		DE-RP04-02AL67564
Title:		40mm TP Practice M781 Cartridges, 50,000 Each
Description:		This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. THIS ANNOUNCEMENT CONSTITUTES THE ONLY SOLICITATION; PROPOSALS ARE BEING REQUESTED AND A WRITTEN SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE ISSUED. Responses shall reference "Request for Proposal" No. DE-RP04-02AL67564". This combined synopsis/solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those if effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-15. This acquisition is being considered for 100 percent small business set-aside. Offerors responding should indicate whether or not they are a small business, small woman-owned business, small disadvantaged business, hubzone, or 8(a) business. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 332992 with a corresponding qualifying size standard of 1,000 employees (indicates maximum allowed for a concern, including its affiliates, to be considered small). The DOE/AL intends to purchase the following Item 1 -- 40mm, TP Practice, M781 Cartridges This cartridge is a fixed, practice-type ammunition designed to be fired from 40mm Grenade Launchers M79 and M203 (attached to the M16/M16A1 rifle). This cartridge is a fixed round of ammunition consisting of a metal projectile body with a rotating band and a cartridge case assembly. A hollow plastic ogive is filled with a high visibility yellow-orange dye. The projectile assembly is attached to a cartridge case with an attached adhesive substance. The case is a hollow bi-chambered plastic cylinder. A .38 caliber blank cartridge is press-fitted into the base of the cartridge case and provides the gas pressure needed to propel the projectile through the launcher barrel. Functioning: The weapon firing pin strikes the .38 caliber blank cartridge primer igniting the propelling charge. The burning propelling charge generates sufficient pressure to release the expanding propellant gases through the vent hole into the low-pressure chamber. The rotating band around the projectile engages the rifling in the launcher tube imparting a spin of 3600 rpm to the projectile. The press created by the expanding propellant gases in the low-pressure chamber, forces the projectile through the tube with a velocity of 76 meters per second. Upon impact with the target, the frangible ogive ruptures and releases the dye causing a puff of yellow-orange smoke, which simulates explosive impact. COMPLETE ROUND: Type Practice Weight 205 Grams Length 4.05 Weapons M79, M203 (attached to Ma6/M16A1 rifle) 40mm grenade launchers PROJECTILE: PROPELLING CHARGE: Body Material Zinc or Aluminum Cartridge case M212 Color Blue w/white markings Propellant M9, 400 mg Filter and weight Orange dye Primer No. 1-1/2(commercial) Fuze None Performance Max range 400 mtr (437.8yd) Muzzle velocity 76 mps (250 fps) TEMPERATURE LIMITS: Firing: Storage: Lower Limit -25F (-31.6C) Lower Limit -30F Upper Limit +110F (+43.3C) Upper Limit +145F (+63C) Packing 100 rounds per box Packing Box Weight -64 lbs, Dim 22¾ in x 11 1/16 in x 11 5/8 in, Cube -1.7 cu ft Packing drawer no 9325896 SHIPPING AND SSTORAGE DATA Hazard class/division and Storage Compatibility Group 1.4C UNO Serial Number 0339 DOT Class C Explosive DOT Marking Cartridges, Practice Ammunition DODAC 1310-B519 Cartridge drawer number 9322240 REFERENCES SC 1305/30-IL SB 700-20, TM 9-100S-249-10, TM 9-1010-205-10, TM 9-1010-221-10 DELIVER TO: U.S. DOE, SNL 1515 Eubank SE Attn: 6000 Igloo Receiving Area KAFB East Albuquerque, NM 87123 The desired delivery date and place is: March 1, 2002 with delivery to the U.S. Department of Energy, Sandia National Labs; 1515 Eubank Blvd. SE; 6000 Igloo Receiving Area; Attn: Gordy St. Hilaire (505-845-4575); Kirtland AFB East; Albuquerque, NM. Delivery shall be FOB Destination. The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial clauses apply to this acquisition. Only those Offerors who can furnish the items that meets all the requirements specified herein will be considered. Award will be made based on the lowest evaluated price. All Offerors will need to include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representation and Certification -- Commercial Items with the offer. The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. Under FAR 52.212-5 paragraph (b), the Contracting Officer has indicated that the following clauses are incorporated by reference: FAR 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities; FAR 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; FAR 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era; FAR 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities; FAR 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era; FAR 52.225-1, Buy American Act; FAR 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Other than Central Contractor Registration. All commercial provisions and FAR clauses referenced in this solicitation are available in full text at the following website location: http://www.arnet.gov/far/. Electronic responses/offers to this combined synopsis/solicitation will be accepted via the Industry Interactive Procurement System (IIPS), available at http://e-center.doe.gov. It is the offeror's responsibility to monitor the IIPS site for the release of amendments (if any). For further assistance and instruction for the use of IIPS, the on-line help document is available at http://e-center.doe.gov/doebiz.nsf/Help?OpenPage. Responses/offers are due no later than 3:30 p.m. local Albuquerque time on January 25, 2002. Interested parties should indicate interest to the Contracting Office as early as possible, but no later than 15 days of this notice. If you have any questions, please contact Denise Apodaca at 505-845-6998.
Requiring Activity:		AL
Classification Codes		10
NAICS Codes		332992
Simplified Acquisition?:		no
Type of Action:		Full and Open Competition - Competitive Proposal
Contract Officer Name:		William Mccullough
Contracting Officer Phone:		(505) 845-6467
Contracting Officer E-mail:		wmccullough@doeal.gov
Contract Specialist Name:		Denise Apodaca
Contract Specialist Phone:		(505) 845-6998
Contract Specialist E-mail:		dapodaca@doeal.gov
Status:		9. Contract Awarded
Date Posted:		01/07/2002 04:50:07 PM EST
Response Due Date:		01/25/2002
Response Due Time:		03:00 PM
Time Zone for Due Time:		Mountain Time
		Awarded on 2/6/02
Award Date:		02/06/2002
Award Company: AMTEC Corporation Award Contract Number: DE-AC04-02AL67564 Award Dollar Amount: $194,500
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