Decoy Cartridge and Countermeasure Chaff Procurement by the Army

⚠ Important Legal Notice

THIS SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE (MARKET SURVEY) IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THIS NOTICE DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A REQUEST FOR QUOTE(RFQ)/INVITATION FOR BID (IFB)/REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) OR A PROMISE TO ISSUE AN RFQ, IFB OR RFP IN THE FUTURE. THIS NOTICE DOES NOT COMMIT THE GOVERNMENT TO CONTRACT FOR ANY SUPPLY OR SERVICE. FURTHER, THE GOVERNMENT IS NOT SEEKING QUOTES, BIDS OR PROPOSALS AT THIS TIME AND WILL NOT ACCEPT UNSOLICITED PROPOSALS IN RESPONSE TO THIS NOTICE. NO AWARD WILL BE MADE AS A RESULT OF THIS NOTICE. THE GOVERNMENT RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REJECT, IN WHOLE, OR IN PART, ANY PRIVATE SECTOR INPUT THAT RESULTS FROM THIS NOTICE. THE GOVERNMENT IS NOT OBLIGATED TO NOTIFY RESPONDENTS OF THE RESULTS OF THIS NOTICE. THE U.S. GOVERNMENT WILL NOT PAY FOR ANY INFORMATION SUBMITTED OR ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS INCURRED IN RESPONSE TO THIS NOTICE.

⚠ Important Notice Details

Submission Requirements:

• 1. Summary of the company’s capabilities, including a description of facilities, personnel, and past manufacturing experience as it relates to the above criteria.
• 2. Technical and manufacturing capability and demonstrated past performance in explosives processing industry.
• 3. If adequate resources (technical, manufacturing, personnel, etc.) are not available, describe/demonstrate the ability to obtain these resources in a timely fashion.
• 4. If sub-tier vendors or subcontractors will be utilized, confirm those vendors or subcontractors also meet these criteria.
• 5. Qualification: The XM20 Countermeasures Chaff must be qualified. Sources shall address their plans to qualify their production of XM20 Countermeasures Chaff.
• 6. Based on the requirements described above:
• a) Describe or characterize your ability to meet the identified requirements.
• b) Constraints in meeting the identified requirements.
• c) Administrative and Production Lead-time to resolve potential obsolescence issues.
• d) Production lead time transition phase leading to and through a First Article Test (FAT) and to production.
• e) For each canister type, provide details on the minimum order quantity, range quantity cost, lot sizes, and production rates.
• f) An assessment of risk identification in the following areas: technical, performance, cost, schedule, material/supply chain management, production, and cost (Non-Recurring Engineering (NRE) related).
• 7. A Cost estimate related to all NRE associated with conducting FAT for the items in question and any recurring engineering required meeting the Government’s objectives.
• 8. Due to current global supply chain and other factors, respondents are asked to identify any components or materials that may be subject to price volatility or scarcity and address what their firm is doing to mitigate risk related to obtaining materials, price impacts, and production stability; Government will evaluate.
• 9. Provide evidence that you and your supply chain are ISO9001 or AS 9100 certified. If not currently certified, provide roadmap to acquire certification.
• 10. Provide the organization's name, address, technical point of contact, position, phone number, e-mail address, mailing address, Cage Code, Unique Entity Identifier (UEI), and business size.

Response Deadline: May 1, 2026 4:59 AM