# 5" Projectile Body Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/n0017424sn0100 - Solicitation number: N00174-24-SN-0100 - Notice type: Sources sought - Status: Closed. Deadline was October 11, 2024 at 4:00 PM EDT - Department: Department of the Navy - Agency: Department of the Navy - Contracting office: NSWC Indian Head Division (N00174) - NAICS: 332993 Ammunition (except Small Arms) Manufacturing - Product or service code: 1320 Ammunition, over 125 mm - First posted: September 25, 2024 - Last posted: September 25, 2024 - SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/08f7047f3bd74eceb3f17d301abe5b61/view ## Description 5 Inch Projectile Body This announcement should not be construed as a commitment by the U.S. Government. The U.S. Navy does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this Request for Information/Sources Sought Notice. THIS IS NOT A Request for a Proposal AND DOES NOT OBLIGATE THE U.S. GOVERNMENT TO ISSUE A RFP. This RFI is for U.S. Government planning purposes only and constitutes requests for exchange of information pursuant to FAR Part 10. The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Indian Head Division (NSWC IHD), Contracts Department, Code 02 is conducting Market Research on the 5 inch Projectile Body. This case will be used as an alternate projectile body for the current 5 inch Projectile. NSWC IHD is conducting a market survey to identify sources/vendors capable of supplying 5 Inch Projectile Body satisfying the following requirements: 1. The 5 inch Projectile Body needs to be compatible with the United States Navy MK 45 Gun Weapon System. 2. Contractor must have a manufacturing line established and be able to support the U.S. Government by providing all deliveries within one year of award. 3. Production rate of 30,000 units in the first year. Request your company provide responses to the following questionnaire: 1. Does your company have a production line available that can meet the requirements mentioned above? If yes, describe your company's history and experience with supplying this item including the total number supplied to date and how the facilities are ready to support USG requirements. 2. Are the Projectile Bodies currently in stock and available for immediate delivery? 3. If the Projectile Bodies are not currently in stock, when would they be available for delivery? How many days or months after an award? 4. Can your Company provide the rate of production the manufacturing facility is capable of per year? 5. Can your Company define and provide details and pricing for a maximum production rate per year? 6. Do test reports exist that demonstrate the Cases manufacturing accuracy and reliability? Actual reports are not required to be submitted as part of this request for information but will be accepted after your initial response to this request. 7. Are you able to supply documented ability of your company's cases to function reliably with the MK 45 Gun Weapon System? All interested sources shall provide the organization name, address, point of contact, phone number, e-mail address, business size, taxpayer identification number, Unique Entity ID, and CAGE Code. In addition, all interested sources shall provide a summary of their company’s capabilities and delivery timeframe and schedule. All responding sources must email their response submissions no later than August 5, 2024 to both: 1) NSWC IHD Attn: Anthony Gellene Picatinny Arsenal, NJ 07806 Anthony.j.gellene.civ@us.navy.mil 2) NSWC IHD Attn: Gerardo Ilaria Picatinny Arsenal, NJ 07806-5000 gerardo.ilaria.civ@us.navy.mil ## Publications - September 25, 2024: Sources sought, due October 11, 2024 at 4:00 PM EDT. Notice 08f7047f3bd74eceb3f17d301abe5b61. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/08f7047f3bd74eceb3f17d301abe5b61/view ## Points of contact - Gerardo Ilaria, gerardo.ilaria.civ@us.navy.mil - Anthony Gellene, anthony.j.gellene.civ@us.navy.mil --- Source: SAM.gov Contract Opportunities bulk extract. Confirm deadlines on SAM.gov before responding. Cite https://abierto.us/opportunities/n0017424sn0100.