SAM #W519TC-26-R-APOBS

Market Research for Anti-Personnel Obstacle Breaching Systems (APOBS) – Live and Inert

The Army Contracting Command – Rock Island is seeking information from industry regarding the manufacturing and delivery of Anti-Personnel Obstacle Breaching Systems (APOBS), including both live and inert variants. - Government Buyer: - Army Contracting Command (ACC), Rock Island (CCRI-AMK) - Points of contact: Mr. Shawn Kerr and Ms. Megan M. Kirby - Products Requested: - Anti-Personnel Obstacle Breaching System (APOBS) Live Breaching System - Quantity: up to 4,000 units - Description: Self-contained, one-shot expendable linear demolition charge system for breaching wire and anti-personnel mine obstacles (approx. 45 meters long, 0.6 meters wide) - APOBS Inert Trainer Mod 2.1 - Quantity: 150 units - Part Number: 1375-01-646-9368 - Description: Near exact replica of the MK7 Mod 2 live system, without energetic capability, for hands-on training - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; the government is seeking capable manufacturers - Notable Requirements: - Manufacturers must be able to perform First Article and Lot Acceptance Tests - Respondents should provide information on production capabilities, lead times, and pricing for the specified quantities - All small business set-aside categories will be considered - Contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) - Place of Performance/Delivery: - Army Contracting Command Rock Island, 3055 Rodman Avenue, Bldg. #60, Rock Island, IL 61299-8000

Description

The Army Contracting Command – Rock Island (ACC-RI) is using this Sources Sought announcement to provide information to industry about the Anti-Personnel Obstacle Breaching Systems (APOBS), both inert and live. The purpose of providing this information is to conduct ongoing Market Research and to identify interested sources capable of manufacturing and delivering APOBS.

The results of this market research will be used to help determine the method of procurement, if a requirement materializes. Based on the responses to this Sources Sought notice/Market Research, this requirement may be procured (in full or in part) via a small business set-aside (SBSA) or via full and open competition: Multiple awards may be made. All small business set-aside categories will be considered. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted or acknowledged, and no feedback or evaluations will be provided to companies regarding submissions.

All contractors interested in this potential future solicitation must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).

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