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W15QKN23R0007: M829A4 120mm, Armor Piercing, Fin Stabilized, Discarding Sabot with Tracer (APFSDS-T) Cartridge

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The U.S. Army Contracting Command - New Jersey, on behalf of the Office of the Project Manager, Maneuver Ammunition Systems (PM-MAS), intends to issue a request for proposal (RFP) for the production of the M829A4 Cartridges, 120mm, Armor Piercing, Fin Stabilized, Discarding Sabot with Tracer (APFSDS-T), utilizing Other than Full and Open Competition procedures. Competition for the prime contractor, primer, projectiles, combustible cartridge case, and Load, Assemble and Packing (LAP) will be limited to sources within the U.S., its outlying areas or Canada. The 120mm M829A4 is the most effective anti-armor kinetic energy cartridge round fired from the M256 120mm smoothbore cannon mounted on the Abrams Main Battle Tank. The cartridge incorporates advancements in propulsion, using a temperature insensitive propellant, novel penetrator design, and an advanced composite sabot. The projectile system consists of a Depleted Uranium Penetrator mated to a drag reducing windshield and flight stabilizing multi-bladed fin, all secured for launch with a composite sabot. The M829A4 Cartridge will be built in accordance with a Technical Data Package (TDP) and Detail Specification (DTL).  Planned Acquisition -  The solicitation utilizes other than Full and Open Competition pursuant to the authority of Title 10 United States Code (U.S.C.) Section 3204(a)(3)(A), as implemented by Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-3, Industrial mobilization; engineering, developmental, or research capability; or expert services. The Government intends to award a single five-year, Indefinite Delivery / Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) production contract, with Firm Fixed Priced (FFP) delivery orders. The contract will consist of five 12-month ordering periods for Fiscal Years (FYs) 24-29. Amendment 0001- Posted on 2 February 2023 is to fix administrative errors, update select attachments, respond to industry questions, and extend the date for receipt of proposals. Amendment 0002 - Posted on 16 February 2023, is to update attachment 0016 and respond to industry questions.  Amendment 0003- Posted on 27 February 2023 is to update attachment 0010 and respond to industry questions.  Amendment 0004 - Posted on 3 March 2023 is to respond to industry questions and update the proposal due date to 14 April 2023, 1500 hrs EST.  Amendment 0005 - Posted on 14 March 2023 is to respond to industry questions.  Amendment 0006 - Posted on 31 March 2023 is to respond to industry questions, add attachments, update the Statement of Work and, delete a clause.  Amendment 0007 - Posted on 14 April 2023 is to respond to industry questions, update attachment 0016, update the SOW, update section B, update clause 52.216-19 and, extend the solicitation to 21 April 2023.

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KO CONTRACTING OFFICE BUILDING 10 PHIPPS RD PICATINNY ARSENAL  NJ  07806-5000 PICATINNY ARSENAL NJ 07806-5000 USA

A Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) must be attached to offer submissions in accordance with FAR Clause 52.223-3.

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Name	Number	File/URL	Date	Document Type	Include in Response
W15QKN23R0007_0007		W15QKN23R0007_0007.pdf	2023-04-14	Attachment	No
Attach_0016___M829A4_Pricing_Matrix_rev2__05_Apr_2023		Attach_0016___M829A4_Pricing_Matrix_rev2__05_Apr_2023.xlsx	2023-04-14	Attachment	No

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0006	The U.S. Army Contracting Command - New Jersey, on behalf of the Office of the Project Manager, Maneuver Ammunition Systems (PM-MAS), intends to issue a request for proposal (RFP) for the production of the M829A4 Cartridges, 120mm, Armor Piercing, Fi	2023/03/31 17:04 UTC	2023-04-14 15:00 Eastern Standard Time
0005	The U.S. Army Contracting Command - New Jersey, on behalf of the Office of the Project Manager, Maneuver Ammunition Systems (PM-MAS), intends to issue a request for proposal (RFP) for the production of the M829A4 Cartridges, 120mm, Armor Piercing, Fi	2023/03/14 19:09 UTC	2023-04-14 15:00 Eastern Standard Time
0004	The U.S. Army Contracting Command - New Jersey, on behalf of the Office of the Project Manager, Maneuver Ammunition Systems (PM-MAS), intends to issue a request for proposal (RFP) for the production of the M829A4 Cartridges, 120mm, Armor Piercing, Fi	2023/03/03 18:15 UTC	2023-04-14 15:00 Eastern Standard Time
0003	The U.S. Army Contracting Command - New Jersey, on behalf of the Office of the Project Manager, Maneuver Ammunition Systems (PM-MAS), intends to issue a request for proposal (RFP) for the production of the M829A4 Cartridges, 120mm, Armor Piercing, Fi	2023/02/27 18:28 UTC	2023-03-23 15:00 Eastern Standard Time
0002	The U.S. Army Contracting Command - New Jersey, on behalf of the Office of the Project Manager, Maneuver Ammunition Systems (PM-MAS), intends to issue a request for proposal (RFP) for the production of the M829A4 Cartridges, 120mm, Armor Piercing, Fi	2023/02/16 15:57 UTC	2023-03-23 15:00 Eastern Standard Time
0001	The U.S. Army Contracting Command - New Jersey, on behalf of the Office of the Project Manager, Maneuver Ammunition Systems (PM-MAS), intends to issue a request for proposal (RFP) for the production of the M829A4 Cartridges, 120mm, Armor Piercing, Fi	2023/02/02 20:37 UTC	2023-03-23 15:00 Eastern Standard Time
W15QKN23R0007	The U.S. Army Contracting Command - New Jersey, on behalf of the Office of the Project Manager, Maneuver Ammunition Systems (PM-MAS), intends to issue a request for proposal (RFP) for the production of the M829A4 Cartridges, 120mm, Armor Piercing, Fi	2023/01/24 20:09 UTC	2023-02-23 15:00 Eastern Standard Time