# 20MM Ammunition Transfer System (ATS) Industry Day Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/fa853224r20mmatsindustryday - Solicitation number: FA8532-24-R-20MMATS_Industry_Day - Notice type: Special notice - Status: Closed. Deadline was October 28, 2024 at 4:00 PM EDT - Department: Department of the Air Force - Agency: Department of the Air Force - Contracting office: FA8532 AFLCMC Roka (FA8532) - NAICS: 336413 Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing - Product or service code: 4925 Ammunition Maintenance, Repair, and Checkout Specialized Equipment - First posted: October 22, 2024 - Last posted: February 21, 2025 - SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/af37c9b502034acc8109cf8e65ccc2c2/view ## Description UPDATE 2/10/2025 The USG is currently working on completing market research so that a decision can be made concerning acquisition strategy. At this time, there is no ETA for a draft RFP. UPDATE 12/17/2024 This is to notify all interested parties that the USG is working on evaluating the responses to finalize its market research and ultimate acquisition strategy. Therefore, no draft RFP will be available in December. The USG anticipates a final decision and path forward in January. The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center is hosting a virtual Industry Day on 4 November 2024 from 1300 to 1600 Eastern Standard Time. The purpose of this Industry Day is to solicit feedback from interested industry representatives regarding an initiative by the Support Equipment & Vehicles Division to manufacture the Ammunition Transfer System (ATS) GFU-27/K. Interested parties should refer to the Sources Sought Synopsis Notice, FA8532-24-R-20MMATS, posted on SAM.gov. The ATS is support equipment that transfers rounds into an ammunition loading trailer. Currently, the Air Force uses both the Universal Ammunition Loading Systems (UALS) and Linkless Ammunition Loading Systems (LALS). Once these trailers are loaded, they are taken to the flight line where they upload to F-15, F-16, or F-22 platforms. The original ATS was developed by HII and acquired through a US Navy contract but was reengineered in 2018 to correct numerous discrepancies. The technical data package for this solicitation includes the updates that were made at that time. Be advised that the Government has not settled on a final acquisition strategy with regard to quantity, Small Business Set Aside, length of the contract, etc., as this is largely dependent on the responses submitted by industry to the referenced Sources Sought Synopsis. We welcome collaboration with industry to critically review our requirements and discuss mutual issues and concerns relative to our technical requirements and acquisition strategy approach. On the afternoon of 4 November, we will convene an open session for general discussion and to present a video of a working unit. Please note that vendors are limited to only two representatives. INSTRUCTIONS 1. Please provide the following information: - Company name - Point of contact - Phone number - Email address 2. If you have any specific questions related to this Industry Day that you would like addressed during the presentation, please provide them in writing by the deadline specified below. If your questions are proprietary in nature, please label accordingly to ensure the protection of information. Proprietary questions will be answered separately from the group setting. 3. Please send your response and any questions no later than 4:00 EST 28 October 2024. 4. Please email your response to the following : Scott Douglas, james.douglas.16@us.af.mil Amanda Ragan, amanda.ragan.1@us.af.mil Jeanette Jordan, jeanette.jordan.2@us.af.mil Tyrelle Stephens, tyrelle.stephens@us.af.mil UPDATE If your firm is interested in participating in a one-on-one breakout session after the general briefing, please indicate your interest in your response, and please provide the names and email addresses of participants. UPDATE The following documents from the Industry Day have been attached: - ATS Program Description (presentation slides) - Industry Day Q&A - Industry Day Participants Due to technical issues, the video of a working ATS is unavailable. Please note that the asset shown in the video was an older configuration. ## Publications - October 22, 2024: Special notice, due October 28, 2024 at 4:00 PM EDT. Notice 2696b4430aaa499db7e227d93aac0293. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/2696b4430aaa499db7e227d93aac0293/view - October 23, 2024: Special notice, due October 28, 2024 at 4:00 PM EDT. Notice dfa5a9c43aae4210883dbe2673d6a516. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/dfa5a9c43aae4210883dbe2673d6a516/view - November 7, 2024: Special notice, due October 28, 2024 at 4:00 PM EDT. Notice 2e01a381817d49a9b5bc7e2080da8e78. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/2e01a381817d49a9b5bc7e2080da8e78/view - November 25, 2024: Special notice, due October 28, 2024 at 4:00 PM EDT. Notice ad8e7d2a81464f1a8305bacd53049c65. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/ad8e7d2a81464f1a8305bacd53049c65/view - December 17, 2024: Special notice, due October 28, 2024 at 4:00 PM EDT. Notice e1bb3f75526b4b309f23be64a9a4acba. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/e1bb3f75526b4b309f23be64a9a4acba/view - February 10, 2025: Special notice, due October 28, 2024 at 4:00 PM EDT. Notice cd9d79d5b496436498261dc491a8ccd1. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/cd9d79d5b496436498261dc491a8ccd1/view - February 21, 2025: Special notice, due October 28, 2024 at 4:00 PM EDT. Notice af37c9b502034acc8109cf8e65ccc2c2. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/af37c9b502034acc8109cf8e65ccc2c2/view ## Points of contact - Tyrelle Stephens, tyrelle.stephens@us.af.mil - Amanda Ragan, Amanda.Ragan.1@us.af.mil --- Source: SAM.gov Contract Opportunities bulk extract. Confirm deadlines on SAM.gov before responding. Cite https://abierto.us/opportunities/fa853224r20mmatsindustryday.