Industry Technologies to Support / Provide the M240 7 . 62MM Series Machine Gun

2026-11-03

The Army Contracting Command - New Jersey is issuing this sources sought synopsis as a means of conducting market research to identify potential sources having an interest and industry technologies available to support / provide the M240 Series Machine Gun . The result of this market research will contribute to determining the method of procurement , if a requirement materializes . Based on the responses to this sources sought notice / market research , this requirement may be set - aside for small businesses ( in full or in part ) or procured through 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 . DISCLAIMERTHIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY . THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL ( RFP ) TO BE SUBMITTED . IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION AND SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT . RESPONSES IN ANY FORM ARE NOT OFFERS AND THE GOVERNMENT IS UNDER NO OBLIGATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT AS A RESULT OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT . NO FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE TO PAY FOR PREPARATION OF RESPONSES TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT . ANY INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY RESPONDENTS TO THIS TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY . PROGRAM BACKGROUNDThe M240 Machine Gun ( MMG ) is a gas operated , air cooled , belt - fed 7 . 62mm weapon that fires North Atlantic Treaty Organization ( NATO ) standard ammunition from an open bolt position . It features a folding adjustable bipod ( M240B , M240H , M240L ), quick change barrel assembly with integral carrying handle and gas system , feed cover , bolt assembly ( which allows closing of the cover regardless of bolt position ), spade grip assembly ( M240D , M240H ), collapsible buttstock ( M240B , M240L ), integral optical sight rail , and forward rails ( M240B , M240H , M240L ). The M240L features a titanium receiver , redesigned barrel assembly with recontoured outer dimensions , titanium carrying handle , and lighter weight gas housing ; as well as pistol grip / trigger frame assembly composted of a metal / polymer hybrid . REQUIRED CAPABILITIESThe Government requires the fabrication , inspection testing , First Article Testing , ongoing Lot Acceptance Tests and delivery of the weapon system and spare parts as built to the U . S . Government Technical Data Package . The intent of this Sources Sought is to assess the state - of - the art of the technology available in fabrication / production of the M240 Series Machine Gun . Should a resulting contract be awarded , the First Article Sample would be submitted to the Government 180 days after contract award , and monthly production deliveries would commence within 75 days after Government approval of the First Article Sample . Production Deliveries would ramp up from 50 per month to 150 per month by the fifth ( 5 ) delivery . Depending on the final Government requirement , a final production capacity of 400 M240s per month may be required . A Technical Data Package ( TDP ) will not be provided with this sources sought notice . Additionally , the Government requires training support ( Operator and Maintenance ) for Foreign Military Sales customers . Responding sources shall provide : 1 ) A description of the production capability and quality assurance plan including but not limited to : a ) Experience in fabrication techniques including : investment castings , steel forgins , machining from billet stock ( steel and titanium ) with tolerances as tight as 1 / 1000 of an inch ( or higher ), riveting parts to assembly dimensions as tight as 1 / 1000 of an inch ( or higher ), heat treating capabilities ( including induction hardening , through hardening , stress relieving ), and final protective finish capabilities ( including chrome , phosphate ). b ) Description of facilities / equipment to include testing ranges ( minimum 100m in length ) with instrumentation ( bullet velocity , dispersion , and yaw as well as weapon rate of fire ), and physical security for weapons and ammunition storage ( including Defense Security System ( DDS ) approval ). c ) Confirmation of possession of a valid Federal Firearms license to manufacture destructive devices . d ) Registration with the State Department under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations ( ITAR ). e ) Description of quality assurance plan and inspection capability , including certification or compliance to ISO 9001 : 2008 ( or equivalent ). f ) Confirmation of established configuration management procedure to include protecting proprietary technical data . g ) Experience with weapon serialization include control and application of Item Unique Identification ( IUID ) markings . h ) Personnel ’ s past experience . i ) The current monthly sustainable production rate . j ) Production lead time needed to meet First Article Test and the monthly delivery quantity of 150 per month ; k ) A description of additional resources needed in order to meet a delivery rate of 400 / month if applicable ; m ) Production of similar items whether " other Government / Military contracts " or " Non - Governmental " contracts and the monthly production quantities of such ; and2 ) A description of training capability including but not limited to : a ) Operator course that covers the system ' s capabilities , limitations , interfaces , and operations . Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services ( PMCS ), capabilities and function of the system , and operations / operator maintenance . b ) Maintenance course that details appropriate level using the technical manuals , general - purpose test equipment , and all available diagnostics . This course shall provide students with the knowledge and understanding of the system capabilities , limitations , interfacing , operations , maintenance tasks , and required skill sets . c ) Qualified personnel to provide training programs of instruction , as well as translators . ELIGIBILITYThe applicable NAICS code for this requirement is 332994 - Small Arms , Ordnance , and Ordnance Accessories Manufacturing with a Small Business Size Standard of 1 , 000 employees . The Product Service Code ( PSC ) is 1005 - Guns , through 30mm . SUBMISSION DETAILSInterested businesses should submit a brief no more than 20 pages capabilities statement package demonstrating ability to provide the products / systems listed in this Technical Description . Documentation should be in bullet format . No phone or email solicitations with regards to the status of the RFP will be accepted prior to its release . Your response to this Sources Sought , including any capabilities statement , shall be electronically submitted to the Contract Specialist , Melissa Jimenez - Tenesaca , and Sergio F Moraga , Contracting Officer in either Microsoft Word or Portable Document Format ( PDF ), via email to : melissa . s . jimenez - tenesaca . civ @ army . mil , and sergio . f . moraga . civ @ army . mil no later than 5 : 00 p . m . EST on February 2 , 2026 and reference this synopsis number in subject line of e - mail and on all enclosed documents . Information and materials submitted in response to this request WILL NOT be returned . DO NOT SUBMIT CLASSIFIED MATERIAL . If your organization has the potential capacity to provide the required products / systems , please provide the following information : 1 ) Organization name , address , primary points of contact ( POCs ) and their email address , Fax , web site address , telephone number , type of ownership for the organization , CAGE , DUNS , NAICS , location of where primary work will be performed ; and 2 ) Tailored capability statements addressing the requirements of this notice , with appropriate documentation supporting claims of organizational and staff capability . If significant subcontracting or teaming is anticipated in order to deliver technical capability , organizations should address the administrative and management structure of such arrangements . All data received in response to this Sources Sought that is marked or designated as corporate or proprietary will be fully protected from any release outside the Government . Primary Point of Contact : Sergio F MoragaContracting Officersergio . f . moraga . civ @ army . milSecondary Point of Contact : Melissa Jimenez - TenesacaContract Specialistmelissa . s . jimenez - tenesaca . civ @ army . mil

New Jersey

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