This is a Sources Sought notice for Antipersonnel Obstacle Breaching Systems (APOBS), both inert and live. The Army Contracting Command Rock Island is conducting market research to identify interested sources capable of manufacturing and delivering APOBS. The results will help determine the procurement method, which may include small business set-aside or full and open competition with multiple awards. Contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). The notice details the components of the APOBS and specifies various technical requirements and drawings. Interested companies are requested to submit a capabilities statement (no more than ten 8. 5 x 11 inch pages) demonstrating their ability to provide the products/systems. Key information requested includes company capabilities, technical and manufacturing capability, potential subcontractors, benefits of a pre-manufacturing engineering review, recommended lead times for first article testing and production, minimum order quantities, and delivery rates. Respondents are also asked to identify potential supply chain constraints and pricing concerns. The NAICS code is **** with a business size standard of 750 employees. Responses must be electronically submitted to the contract specialist and contracting officer by 12:00 PM EST, 14 calendar days from the publication date. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted. Written questions will be accepted via email only.
The notice requests recommended lead times for first article test completion and report submission, and for production deliveries to commence. It also asks for minimum sustainable, preferred, and maximum monthly delivery rates. The submission deadline for capabilities statements is 14 calendar days from the date of publication, by 12:00 PM EST.
The results of this market research will be used to help determine the method of procurement, if a requirement materializes. Based on the responses, this requirement may be procured in full or in part via a small business set-aside or via full and open competition; multiple awards may be made.
Interested companies are invited to indicate their interest by providing a brief summary of their capabilities and availability, including a description of facilities, personnel experience, quality system, past distribution or manufacturing experience related to the items described, and satisfactory past performance in the explosives industry. They must also demonstrate technical and manufacturing capability, or the ability to obtain necessary resources without significant delay. Contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). To obtain drawings, companies must submit a written request from a data custodian registered with the Joint Certification Program (JCP), including their CAGE code and JCP number.
For planning purposes only, please provide rough order of magnitude (ROM) unit prices for each of the below listed item: APOBS: FY27: first article test - FY27: 4,000 ea. Inert APOBS - FY27: 150 ea.
