Sourcing GAU-24 Machine Guns and 30mm Ammunition

THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. IT IS A MARKET RESEARCH TOOL BEING USED TO DETERMINE POTENTIAL FIRMS CAPABLE OF PROVIDING THE SUPPLIES DESCRIBED HEREIN PRIOR TO DETERMINING THE METHOD OF ACQUISITION AND ISSUANCE OF A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. THE GOVERNMENT IS NOT OBLIGATED TO AND WILL NOT PAY FOR ANY INFORMATION RECEIVED FROM POTENTIAL SOURCES AS A RESULT OF THIS SOURCES SOUGHT. THIS 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. INTRODUCTION The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), Program Executive (PEO (U&W)), is conducting market research to identify potential sources capable of providing a GAU-24/A 7.62MM Aircraft Machine Guns. Responses to this notice will be used by the Government to determine the appropriate acquisition strategy.

BACKGROUND/REQUIREMENT NAVAIR is seeking to identify sources that can manufacture the GAU-24/A machine gun in accordance with a Government-owned Technical Data Package (TDP). The GAU-24/A machine gun is intended to serve as the common replacement for all other M134-based weapons, currently being used, throughout the Department of War. The

scope of work includes the following: Manufacturing

Requirements: The contractor will manufacture the GAU-24/A in accordance with the specifications and drawings provided in the Government-Furnished TDP. Manufacturer must demonstrate a Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRL) of 8. Quality Assurance: The contractor must adhere to strict quality control standards to ensure compliance with the TDP and applicable military specifications. Delivery: The contractor will deliver an initial five (5) units to NSWC Crane Indiana within 12 months, post-contract award for Government acceptance testing. The contractor will document that production facilities currently exist to support a minimum of ten (10) additional units per year. Technical Support: The contractor may be required to provide technical support during the production process to address any issues related to the TDP. The TDP will be provided upon request and will be subject to export control regulations. Interested parties must have the necessary certifications and clearances to access the TDP. ANTICIPATED

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE The anticipated

period of performance will be from FY27 and is expected to run for approximately 36 - 60 months from Contract award. Anticipated Places of Performance The Government anticipates that manufacturing and assembly of the GAU-24/A machine gun will be conducted at the vendor’s facility. Acceptance testing will be conducted at the Government’s designated delivery point.