Added: Apr 16, 2008 4:51 pm
The Office of the Project Manager for Combat Ammunition Systems is seeking
companies with the ability to manufacture a rugged case that protects the US
Armys and USMCs M32, Light Weight Handheld Mortar Ballistic Computer (LHMBC)
components during operations, shipping, and storage. The cases must be Hardigg
Brand Name or Equal, meeting the following requirements:
1. The case shall have the following exterior dimensions:
Width: 19 to 20
Height: 15 to 16
Depth: 9 to 10
2. The case shall have the following interior dimensions:
Width: 18 to 19
Height: 13 to 14
Depth: 8 to 9
3. The case shall weigh no more than 8 pounds.
4. The case shall have secure closing latches.
5. The case shall have a handle.
6. The case shall have a shoulder strap.
7. The case shall meet airline carry-on regulations.
8. The case exterior shall be composed of strong HPX resin or comparable.
9. The case shall be watertight.
10. The case exterior shall be the color black.
11. The case interior shall have a foam lining.
12. The case shall meet the following standards and or regulations:
a. Drop Test
FED-STD-101C, Method 5007.1,Paragraph6.3,Procedure A,Level A.
b. Falling Dart Impact
ATA 300, Category I, General Requirements for Category I and II
Reusable Containers
c. Vibration (loose cargo)
FED-STD-101C, Method 5019
d. Vibration (sweep)
ATA 300 (Jan 15/96) states in Appendix II, B.4
e. Simulated Rainfall
MIL-STD-810F, Method 506.4, Procedure II of 4.1.2
FED-STD-101C Method 5009.1, Sec 6.7.1
f. Immersion
MIL-STD-810F, Method 512.4
All responding sources shall provide a summary of their companys capabilities
including organizations, name/address/point of contact identification,
capabilities, a description of facilities/equipment, manufacturing process,
inspection capability, personnel, past experience, and current production
capacity per month and whether the company is a small or large business. All
responding sources must submit their responses no later than 30 April 2008 to
U.S. Army Joint Munitions and Lethality Life Cycle Management, Command Combat
Ammunition Systems Contracting Center, ATTN: Stacy Kettler, Bldg 9,
Picatinny Arsenal, NJ 07806-5000. Responses can also be submitted by email to
Stacy.kettler@us.army.mil. Large files need to be compressed using WinZip
(http://www.winzip.com). This market survey is for information and planning
purposes only, does not constitute a solicitation, and is not to be construed
as a commitment by the Government. The Government does not intend to award a
contract based on this Market Survey or otherwise pay for information
solicited.
