Marine Corps Systems Command is looking in to addressing the issue. A change of this magnitude and dollar value routinely requires years to finish under the rules of federal acquisition. Below is phase 1 from last year the “Sources Sought” or “Request for Information” phase:
COLLAPSIBLE BUTT STOCK
Solicitation Number: M67854-09-BUTTS
Agency: Department of the Navy
Office: United States Marine Corps
Location: Marine Corps Systems Command
Notice Type:
Sources Sought
Posted Date:
February 27, 2009
Response Date:
Mar 16, 2009 4:00 pm Eastern
Archiving Policy:
Automatic, 15 days after response date
Archive Date:
March 31, 2009
Original Set Aside:
N/A
Set Aside:
N/A
Classification Code:
10 -- Weapons
NAICS Code:
332 -- Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing/332995 -- Other Ordnance and Accessories Manufacturing
Solicitation Number:
M67854-09-BUTTS
Notice Type:
Sources Sought
Synopsis:
Added: Feb 27, 2009 4:25 pm
Request for Information, Sources Sought
M67854-09-BUTTS
This Request for Information (RFI) is the initiation of market research under Part 10 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), and is not a Request for Proposals (RFP). The Government does not intend to pay for any information furnished pursuant to this RFI.
The Program Manager for Infantry Weapon (PM IW), Marine Corps Systems Command plans to solicit for a Collapsible Butt stock that is compatible with the M16A4 Marine Corps Service Rifle. This RFI is issued to allow Industry the opportunity to review the below narrative draft requirements and provide any comments, questions, or feedback to Marine Corps Systems Command. Comments/Questions/Responses are due not later than 1600 (EST) on 16 March, 2009. Both e-mail and mail submittals will be accepted. E-mail responses are preferred. Mailed responses should be sent to the following address.
Marine Corps Systems Command
PG-13 PMM 132 ATTN: Ramona Wilson (PM-IWS)
2200 Lester Street
Quantico, VA 22134
NARRATIVE
PM-IW intends to conduct field testing of a Collapsible Butt Stock assembly for the M16A4. This includes the buffer assembly, compression helical spring, lower receiver extension, receiver end plate, round plain nut, headless straight pin and associated butt stock that is compatible with the M16A4 Marine Corps Service Rifle. The current stock is a rigid, monolithic piece that extends eleven (11) inches to the rear of the receiver group, giving the M16A4 a total length of 40 inches. While the current stocks remain crucial for deliberate aimed engagement, it becomes an obstacle when combined with the increased bulk of improved body armor. The improvement to the body armor has made it difficult for the M16A4 Service Rifle to accommodate the various body shapes and sizes of the individual Marine. The desired solution should have the capability to reduce the length of the weapon in order to accommodate the variation in shooter size and should not degrade the reliability of the current M16A4 Marine Corps Service Rifle.
Upon receipt of all responses to this request for information, PM Infantry Weapons intends to conduct an industry day with all respondents (date and time to be determined).
Detailed draft requirements are:
- The butt stock shall be collapsible (Threshold = Objective).
- There shall be four (4) position stops in the butt stock for adjustment (Threshold).
- There shall be six (6) position stops in the butt stock for adjustment (Objective).
- Reliability shall be equal to the standard M16A4 Marine Corps Service Rifle (Threshold), reliability should be improved from the standard M16A4 Marine Corps Service Rifle (Objective).
Responses to this RFI should not exceed five (5) pages and must contain the following information: a capability statement which includes the commercial availability of the item listed, the vendor’s ability to meet the stated specifications noted above, pricing information and any required lead time for purchase
NOTE: This Request for Information is for planning purposes only and is issued in accordance with FAR Clause 52.215-3. No solicitation document exists at this time. Issuance of this notice does not constitute any obligation on the part of the Government to procure these items or to issue a solicitation. In addition, the Government is under no obligation to pay for information submitted in response to this RFI, and responses to this notice cannot be accepted as offers. Any information that the vendor considers proprietary should be clearly marked as such. Responses to this RFI that indicate that the information therein is proprietary or represents confidential business information will be received and held in confidence for U.S. Government use only.
Contracting Office Address:
2200 Lester Street
Quantico, Virginia 22134-5010
Place of Performance:
2200 Lester Street
Quantico, Virginia 23134
United States
Primary Point of Contact.:
Ramona B. Wilson,
Contract Specialist
ramona.wilson.ctr@usmc.mil
Phone: 703-432-4944
Secondary Point of Contact:
Crystal Caputo,
Contract Specialist
crystal.m.caputo@usmc.mil
Phone: 703-432-4945
Fax: 703-432-3336
Opportunity History
* Original Synopsis
Feb 27, 2009
4:25 pm
It may be 1-5 years before phase 2 the “Request for Quote” happens.
Out.
2011BLDR

