The U.S. Department of State Office of Acquisition Management (A/LM/AQM) is seeking firms with experience in manufacturing simple shot, 40mm, underbarrel mounted, quick detachable mount and dismount Grenade Launchers and all spare parts or accessories related to the aforementioned type of weapon. The Government is requesting information in the form of proposed designed technical data packages or literature with pictures of weapon systems that can meet this description above with confirmation of military specifications if applicable from interested manufacturers for this market survey.

Interested firms should submit an email package no later than 24 March 2011 to Vincent J. Sanchez, email address [email protected].

The following information should be part of the email notice of interest:
Contractor name;
Dunn and Bradstreet Number, Cage Code and Headquarters address;
Point of contact with telephone number and email address;
Size of business; and country represented in which manufacturing takes place;
All submittals should include at least three (3) points of contact from Government or other types of law enforcement agencies that have purchased your firm's weapons in the past or currently use your firm's weapons;
All package submittals should include the most recent testing and inspection reports conducted by Government or third party entities which demonstrate the quality of the firearms, targeting accuracy, reliability and interchangeability of the proposed weapons along with confirmation of military specification capability if applicable.

This market research is for information and planning purposes only, and does not constitute a Request for Proposal. This Market Research is not to be construed as a commitment by the US Government. If a formal solicitation is generated at a later date, a solicitation notice will be published. No award will be made as a result of this Market Research. All information is to be submitted at no cost or obligation to the Government. Respondents will not be notified of the results of this survey.

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