The U.S. Army Contracting Command, New Jersey (ACC-NJ) on behalf of the Office of Project Lead Joint Services (PLJS), located at Picatinny Arsenal, NJ is currently seeking interested sources to address Industrial Base technology gaps in line with Government Owned, Contractor Operated (GOCO) Modernization Goals. The ability to identify state of the art industry standard manufacturing process is necessary to maintain overmatch capabilities for our US warfighters. PLJS manages a Research Development Technology & Evaluation (RDT&E) program titled, Life Cycle Pilot Process (LCPP), in which aims to address technology, producibility, cost refinement, and supply chain risks within the Organic Industrial Base Ammunition Enterprise and commercial sites within the JPEO A&A portfolio and National Technology and Industrial Base (NTIB). This program mitigates risk by piloting critical ammunition technologies that requires further investment and development for implementation and transition to the Organic Industrial Base. Future projects must align with at least one of its three thrust areas:
The government is seeking industry input to identify and address technological solutions to address GOCO modernization needs.
Specifications: Technical Data Packages (TDPs), Statements of Work (SOWs), and Performance Work Statements (PWSs) for this potential requirement are not currently available and will not be provided prior to the closing date of the posting. TDPs, SOWs, PWSs, and any other required specifications may be provided at a later date.
Government Objective:
The Government’s objective for the sources sought is to obtain information on potential interested industry sources. The government seeks technology solutions for the following:
The Government intends to conduct multiple industry days to share acquisition related information and solicit ideas from interested potential offerors.
Sources Sought Submission Information:
The Government encourages all responsible interested sources to submit their capabilities/qualification data, which demonstrates experience with production of chemical products (preferably energetic products), large plant operations, pilot scale technology advancements, maintenance of production facilities and capital improvements and/or expansions.
Interested companies should respond by providing the Government the following information:
The Government requests submittal of information via electronic mail to MAJ Yili (Dan) Chen, [email protected] and Wilson W. Au, [email protected], no later than 30 days from this notice. The entire submission should not be more than 10 total pages.
This is a sources sought for planning purposes only and shall not be construed as a Request for Proposal, nor as an obligation on the part of the Government. The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this sources sought notice or otherwise pay for information solicited. Participation in this effort is strictly voluntary. The Government intends to use the information received to develop the acquisition strategy for future requirements. Any of the information stated above is subject to change. Please identify any proprietary information submitted. All information submitted will be held in a confidential status and will be afforded the appropriate protections. If a formal solicitation is generated, the Government will publish a solicitation notice.
Contracting Office Address:
Army Contracting Command – NJ; ACC-NJ-JAD
Building 10
Picatinny Arsenal, NJ 07806-5000
United States
Primary Points of Contact:
MAJ Chen, Contract Specialist - [email protected]
Wilson W. Au, Contracting Officer