Two wheel trailer mounted portable diesel compressor
The General Services Administration (GSA) Federal Acquisition Service (FAS) Assisted Acquisition Services Division posted an open solicitation for pricing on two hundred twenty-five (225) Portable Diesel Compressors delivering 125 CFM @ 100 PSI. The resulting contract will be a Task Order, Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for use by U.S. Air Force, a potential five (5) year contract may be awarded.
Solicitation Details:
This is a Full and Open Competition solicitation, NAICS 333912 – 1000 employees. It’s for a commercial “two wheeled towable trailer compressor” powered by a tier 2 type diesel engine capable of running either on Diesel or jet fuel (Jet Propellant 8 – JP-8 fuel certified). The requested compressor type is a “Rotary screw” delivering 125 Standard Cubic Feet per Minute (SCFM) at 100 Pounds per square inch (PSI). The overall size/weight compressor combination is to be no more than 3,000 lbs. including fuel, with a maximum size around 12 ft. long x 6 ft. wide x 5.5 ft. high. The exterior color of the compressor must be Air Force gray. Robins Air Force Base – Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) will be the customer placing orders for these compressors.
The list below shows some manufacturers of air compressors, suppliers and past contract awards we found using BidLink to perform this research. After reviewing the data and a some online list prices we came up with a rough estimate, a potential value of this contract of around 5 Million dollars. The list below is a few manufacturers’ of compressors we found in BidLink. This NSN 4310-01-043-7604 we found had very similar specifications to what the RFQ is asking for.
Compressor Manufacturers
Gardner Denver – Champion brand
Milwaukee, WI
CAGE code: 42280
Sullair, LLC
Michigan City
219-879-5451
CAGE code: 0SP30
Kaeser Compressors
Fredericksburg, VA
CAGE code: 0S8X8
Ingersoll Rand
Davidson, NC
CAGE code: 1QLS8
Quincy Compressor
Bay Minette, AL
251-937-5900
Cage code: 49576
Note: The solicitation references Federal Standard 595 (FED-STD-595) for color, however FED-STD-595 was canceled on February 14, 2017, the superseding specification is SAE-AMS-STD-595.
The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) associated to this solicitation is 333912 which is defined as “Air and Gas Compressor Manufacturing” with a size standard of 1000 employees.
Companies categorized under NAICS 423830 “Industrial Machinery and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers” may also be interested in this solicitation as well as Federal Supply Class (FSC) 4310 “Compressors and Vacuum Pumps”.
Air Tools – Items used with Air Compressors
The Department of Defense buys a fairly extensive list of Air Tools and uses compressors in many places like hangers, repair shops and paint shops. We found several types of Pneumatic tools that DOD buys in BidLink: Impact wrenches, Paint spray guns, Air blow guns, Tire inflators, Pneumatic chipping hammers, Pneumatic riveting tools, Paving breaking hammers, Pneumatic grease guns, Pneumatic oil guns (4930-01-487-3878), Pneumatic aircraft lifting bags, Pneumatic drills, Pneumatic sanders, Pneumatic grinders, etc. To find NSNs for these kinds of items or to see who’s buying and selling these items set up a trial account at Bidlink.net.
To see the complete solicitation including all salient characteristics, technical requirements and additional documents put the solicitation number “ID0418-00-6-6” in BidLink. The closing date of this solicitation is July 29, 2019.
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On July 12, 2019 a conference took place between two giant manufacturers Ingersoll-Rand and Gardner Denver Holdings “forward-looking statements” between the two companies. Both public companies Ingersoll-Rand plc stock symbol IR and Gardner Denver Holdings, Inc. stock symbol GDI were “talking about the transformational opportunity to form a new industrial company”
The Department of Defense (DOD) and U.S. Government use products manufactured by both companies Ingersoll Rand and Gardner Denver and have for many years, either through direct government contracts or through sales from distributors.
Gardner Denver began in 1883 and currently selling under several brands such as Robuschi, Elmo Rietschle and Champion Pneumatic, and products such as Air Compressors. Gardner Denver products are also used by the Department of Defense and has National Stock Numbers associated to many of their products.
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Gardner Denver Holdings, Inc. filed on July 16, 2019 under Rule 425, the Securities Act 1933 – “prospectuses and communications in connection with business combination transactions” Source: SEC File Number: 001-38095
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Apache Block III Attack Helicopter, AH-64 Apache (Photo Credit: U.S. Army)
The Boeing Company, manufacturer of the AH-64 Apache Attack Helicopter has several contractors supplying aircraft parts to support the production/remanufacture of the AH-64 Apache to the “E” variant, under government contract number W58RGZ-16-C-0023 dubbed the “AH-64E Apache Remanufacture” project. As of July 2019 there are over 50 companies supplying parts to Boeing under this contract.
On 12 July 2019 The Boeing Co. (ticker symbol BA) was awarded an additional $96,873,221.00 by the Army Contracting Command, Redstone Arsenal (ACC – RSA) in support of tis contract. This order number P00024 is for Foreign Military Sales (FMS) of the Apache Helicopter to the United Arab Emirates (UAE). It relates to integrated logistics support, product assurance and Longbow Crew Trainers.
This Long Term Contract (LTC) was initially signed on March 21, 2016 after the posting of government solicitation W58RGZ-14-R-0237 for production / remanufacture of up to 450 each AH-64E Apache helicopters. The current potential value of contract W58RGZ-16-C-0023 is over 8.4 Billion Dollars if all options are exercised. Current estimated ultimate completion date is July 31, 2024.
Of the over 50 companies awarded contracts by Boeing in support of this contract we decided to look at the top 10 who won awards in 2019.
Company Name – Contract Value (single award)
Systems 3, Inc. ($24,699,972)
EFW Inc. ($21,574,230)
Ministry of Defence ($6,151,725)
Harris Corporations ($3,612,000)
Meggitt (UK) Limited ($3,562,307)
Rockwell Collins ($2,860,107)
L3 Aviation Products ($2,671,680)
Parker-Hannifin ($1,971,270)
Adams Rite Aerospace ($1,848,642)
ITT Cannon ($1,818,819)
Company Details:
Systems 3, Inc. – Cage code 1CU19 listed as a Machine Shop, they are a small business.
EFW Inc – Cage code 0WEC9 a subsidiary of Elbit Systems of America is a manufacturer of Aeronautical Systems. Elbit stock symbol is ESLT.
Harris Corporation – Now known as L3Harris Technologies, due to the merger between Harris Corporation and L3 on June 29, 2019. Cage code 66948 is listed as a Computer Systems Design Service. L3Harris stock symbol LHX.
Meggitt (Uk) Limited – Located in Hampshire, United Kingdom, Cage code K0100 is listed as an Aircraft parts manufacturer. London Stock Exchange symbol MGGT.
Rockwell Collins – Now known as Collins Aerospace operating under Cage code 4EYA1. Collins is a division of United Technologies (UTC) stock symbol UTX.
L3 Aviation Products – Now known as L3Harris Technologies, due to the merger between Harris Corporation and L3 on June 29, 2019. Cage code 63516 is listed as a manufacturer of Aircraft parts. L3Harris stock symbol LHX.
Parker-Hannifin – Cage code 93835 is a manufacturer of Aircraft Parts. Stock symbol PH.
Adams Rite Aerospace – Cage code 80477 is listed as a manufacturer of aircraft parts. They are one of several division of Transdigm Group stock symbol TDG.
ITT Corporation – Cannonbrands Cage code is 71468. They are a manufacturer of Electronic Connectors. Stock symbol is ITT.
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The Department of Defense just announced they are in the process of seeking a small business for the manufacture all of their Light Weight Company Mortar Systems (LWCMS). This sources sought notice covers the 60 mm M224A1 Mortar System, 81 mm M252A1 Mortar System, and the 120 mm Mortar Systems which include the M120A1 Towed, M121 Carrier-Mounted Mortar Weapon System and associated items.
The Government contraction opportunity could potentially lead to contracts awarded over 82 Million Dollars according to 2020 budget estimates. The 2020 Army budget line item justification of $33,848,000 for mortar weapon systems includes procurement of forty-seven (47) M224A1 (60 mm) mortar systems, fifty (50) M252A1 (81 mm) mortar systems and seventy-six (76) M120 (120 mm) mortar systems, 49 each M326 Mortar Stowage Kits and related costs such as engineering, warehousing, training etc.
These are actually two (2) separate government contracting opportunities, one covering the 60 mm M224A1 mortar system and the 81 mm M252A1 mortar system, the other is for the M120 (120 mm) mortar systems, and M326 mortar stowage kit. Both of these government contracting opportunities were posted as market surveys to identify new manufacturers of mortar weapon systems by the Project Manager for Combat Ammunition Systems (PM CAS). The contracting office U.S. Army Contracting Command – New Jersey (ACC-NJ) at Picatinny Arsenal posted these sources sought notices on behalf of PM CAS.
The contracting opportunity is for a total production of 400 mortar weapon systems over 5 years.
Government estimates purchasing approximately 100 each 60 mm M224A1 mortar systems and 100 each 81 mm M252A1 mortar systems and 200 (120 mm) mortar systems. This government contracting opportunity is for the mortar weapon systems does NOT include any Ammunition (AMMO).
Contract manufacturing companies or interested government contractors are requested to submit a response before July 22, 2019. Some of the parts needed to produce the mortar systems may be supplied by the Government as Government Furnished Property (GFP).
The current contract for the Mortar Weapon Systems is W15QKN-16-D-0054 awarded to EFW Inc a subsidiary of Elbit Systems of America stock symbol ESLT, CAGE code 0WEC9. Elbit Systems of America also operates other subsidiaries who sell to a variety of products to the Department of Defense and they are International Enterprises, Inc CAGE code 50218, Kollsman, Inc. CAGE code 89944, M7 Aerospace LLC CAGE code 3DAW1 and Real-Time Laboratories, Inc. CAGE code 62319.
These Mortar Weapon Systems include procurement of M224 60mm Legacy Mortar Weapon System; M252 81mm Legacy Mortar Weapon System; M224A1 60mm Lightweight (LW) Mortar Weapon System; the M252A1 81mm LW Mortar Weapon System (to include the M253A1 81mm LW Inconel cannon); the M121 120mm Carrier Mounted Mortar Weapon System, and the M120A1 120mm Towed Mortar Weapon System to include the M326 120mm Mortar Stowage Kit (MSK) with the M1101 Light Tactical Trailer (LTT).
The following 60mm and 81mm Legacy/LW Mortar Weapon Components, 120mm Mortar Weapon Components and associated support equipment (includes Basic Issue Items (BII), Direct Support (DS) Tools, and Additional Authorized List Items (AAL)) will be provided as Government Furnished Property (GFP) in order to integrate complete Mortar Weapon Systems under this effort:
Army FY 2020 Budget Breakdown – Mortar Weapon System
Base $14.907 million
40 each M224A1 (60 mm) mortar systems
24 each M252A1 (81 mm) mortar systems
18 each M120 (120 mm) mortar systems
Army FY 2020 Budget Breakdown OCO – Mortar Weapon System
Overseas Contingency Operations (OCO) $18.941 million
7 each M224A1 (60 mm) mortar systems
26 each M252A1 (81 mm) mortar systems
58 each M120 (120 mm) mortar systems
49 each M326 Mortar stowage kits
The Mortar Weapon System listed in the Overseas Contingency Operations budget are in part to support the Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve (CJTF-OIR). CJTF-OIR was established by United States Army Central Command (ARCENT), Camp Arifjan, Kuwait on June 24, 2014 in order to formalize ongoing military actions against the rising threat posed by ISIS in Iraq and Syria.
The two solicitations can be found in BidLink, simply type “mortar” or any one on the listed solicitations below and you will see these and other government contracting opportunities. Any company who wishes to become a new manufacturer of the 60 mm mortar weapon systems, 81 mm mortar weapon systems, or the 120 mm mortar weapon systems respond to the market survey before July 22, 2019. The 60 mm and 81 mm systems are listed as Total Small Business Set-Asides (SBSA). Drawing packages are available so these opportunities are listed as Full and Open Competition.
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The 60 mm mortar weapon system used by the U.S Army and Marines is a basic lightweight weapon which can be carried by a soldier. Within the Infantry Rifle Company, three (3) M224 mortar weapon systems make up a mortar section. These specialty soldiers know as Mortarmen support their teams by providing continuous mortar fires when necessary. Mortars are fired for various reasons such as lighting up targets with Illumination mortar cartridges, destroying targets with High Explosive ammunition mortar rounds, or firing White Phosphorous Smoke rounds.
Range indicator on the 60 mm mortar cannon handle and firing mechanism. The Range Indicator NSN is 5840-01-458-6159. These elevation scales are illuminated due to the radioluminescence of the Tritium radioactive hydrogen encapsulated in the assembly. (Photo Credit: Orrin G. Farmer)M16 Plotting board – This is one of the extra pieces of equipment supplied with the mortar weapon system NSN 1220-01-548-9063 (Photo credit: Lance Cpl. Jonathan G. Wright)
The M224 60 mm or 60 mm M224A1 mortar system can be fired in either a drop fire mode (conventional method) or by using the firing trigger on the mortar handle. When weapon is fired using the trigger hand-held method a lightweight auxiliary baseplate is used to support the cannon. A Range indicator located in the mortar weapon handle is used to target the weapon. This range indicators scales are illuminated due to the effect of the radioluminescence of Tritium, a radioactive form of hydrogen which is encapsulated in the scale assembly, no batteries necessary. When the mortar weapon system is fired in the conventional drop fire mode a bipod assembly, larger baseplate and sight unit are attached.
The Legacy Mortar Weapon System M224 and newer 60mm M224A1 Lightweight Mortar System are the two 60 mm mortar classifications. The M224A1 is twenty one (21%) lighter in weight while at the same time maintaining the same range, rates of fire and barrel life as the existing M224 mortar weapon system.
PM Precision Fires and Mortars is currently looking for new small business to produce all of mortar weapon systems. EFW Inc a subsidiary of Elbit Systems of America currently has an open government contract W15QKN-16-D-0054 to produce most of the Mortar weapon Systems. The new contract(s) (yet to be awarded) will be to produce the mortar weapon series.
The M224A1 uses a cannon tube made from Inconel. The metal alloy Inconel 718 Unified Numbering System (UNS) N07718 is a nickel chromium material with superior characteristics compared to steel. The use of Inconel in mortar weapon systems was studied back in 1972 by Battelle Columbus Laboratories, Columbus, OH. They won Government contract DAAF07-72-R-0082 to do this research for Benet Weapons Laboratory at Watervliet Arsenal, NY. Inconel as well as other nickel alloys are used by the Defense Department due their heat and corrosion resistances and can be found in items such as Inconel fasteners and Inconel aircraft parts.
Inconel a trademark for this specialty alloy was originally registered to International Nickle Company, Inc. on November 21, 1933. If you are Looking for sources of Inconel parts or raw material government contracts, knowing the history of the company will assist in your government contract searching. The company producing Inconel has gone through several name changes and ownerships starting at Inco Alloys International, Huntington Alloys, and currently under the name Special Metals Corporation (CAGE code 28553) a division of Precision Castparts Corp which is owned by Berkshire Hathaway.
Major items – M224 60 mm Mortar System NSN 1010-01-020-5626
M7 Mortar Baseplate NSN 1010-01-043-7504 (14.4 pounds)
M8 Mortar Baseplate NSN 1010-01-043-4661 (3.6 pounds) hand-held mode
M170 Bipod NSN 1010-01-521-1614
M225 Cannon for 60 mm mortar weapon system – No NSN
M225 Cannon Barrel NSN 1010-01-044-5883
M67 Sight unit NSN 1240-01-366-7322
M67 Sight unit – telescope elbow NSN 6650-01-341-5195
M67 Sight unit – telescope mount NSN 6650-01-340-6082
M64A1 Sight unit NSN 1240-01-379-7953
Handle & Firing Mechanism NSN 1010-01-043-2050
Handle & Firing Mechanism Range Indicator NSN 5840-01-458-6159
Major items – M224A1 60 mm Mortar NSN 1010-01-586-2874
M7A1 Mortar Baseplate NSN 1010-01-552-9882 (9.2 pounds)
M8A1 Mortar Baseplate NSN 1010-01-621-7981 (3.7 pounds)
M170A1 Mortar Mount (bipod assembly) 1015-01-561-9234 (12.8 pounds)
M225A1 Cannon (60 mm) part number 11581900 – No NSN
Barrel NSN 1010-01-581-3156
M67 Sight unit NSN 1240-01-366-7322
M67 Sight unit – Telescope elbow NSN 6650-01-341-5195
M67 Sight unit – Telescope mount NSN 6650-01-340-6082
M224A1 BII Management Control Number (MCN) 9999-01-M98-0506
M224A1 Direct support tools NSN 1010-01-592-6340
Equipment for the mortar systems such as Additional authorization list (AAL) which are items used to support an end item. Also Basic issue items (BII) are used to support and maintain the end item things like screwdrivers, gauges, grease guns. Repair and spare parts are also items associated to the end item. The list below is only a sample of the things found to support the mortar weapon system.
Equipment for the mortar systems such as Additional authorization list (AAL) which are items used to support an end item. Also Basic issue items (BII) are used to support and maintain the end item things like screwdrivers, gauges, grease guns. Repair and spare parts are also items associated to the end item. The list below is only a sample of the things found to support the mortar weapon system.
Technical Manuals for the 60 mm Mortar System
TM 9-1010-233-10
TM 9-1010-233-23&P
Field Manuals for the 60 mm Mortar System
FM 23-90
FM 23-91
FM 7-9
Ranges of the 60 mm Mortar Weapon System:
Elevation – Minimum 800 mils, Maximum 1511 mils.
Range – Minimum 70 meters, Maximum 3490 meters
Ammunition for the M224A1 60 mm Weapon System
Ammunition for the M224A1 60 mm Weapon System
60mm – M720A1 HE (High Explosive)
60mm – M722A1 SMK – White Phosphorous Smoke
60mm – M721 VL Illum – Visible Light Illumination Cartridge
60mm – M767 IR Illum – Infrared Illumination Cartridge
60mm – M769 Training – Full Range Practice Cartridge
60mm – XM1061 MAPAM – Mortar, Anti-Personnel, Anti-Material (MAPAM)
The Lightweight Mortar Systems are fairly simple systems compared to other weapon systems. From the list of parts above you can see how many items and potential government contracting opportunities that could be available in supplying and producing these parts. Successful government contracting companies spend time not only “searching for government bids” they spend time researching past contracts and solicitations which in turn can lead you to discover things that may result in long term profitable government contracts. Try searching for yourself here at BidLink.
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M116A1 Hand Grenade Simulator NSN 1370-01-614-5083 contract W52P1J-16-D-0051 (Photo: U.S. Army)
Grucci Fireworks has been producing fireworks and shows for decades, they also sell to the Department of Defense. The DOD has awarded Grucci Fireworks over 100 Million Dollars in contract awards. They primarily sell explosive devices to the U.S. Army. Officially known as Pyrotechnique by Grucci, Inc they are headquartered in Bellport NY, with a location on the Radford Army Ammunition Plant, in Radford, Virginia.
One recent government contract awarded to Grucci was for 93 million dollars. This long term contract W52P1J-18-D-0035 awarded on April 11, 2018 is for a total estimated value of $92,959,523.00 if all options are exercised. It is for production of 60 mm M702 ignition cartridges for use with the 60 mm Light Weight Company Mortar system (LWCMS).
Details:
M702 – Ignition Cartridge for 60 mm (LWCMS)
NSN for the M702 is 1310-01-050-8895
The M702 ignition cartridge is used in the following cartridges:
M720A1 – 60 mm High explosive cartridge
M888 – 60 mm High explosive cartridge
M721 – 60 mm Visible light illumination cartridge
XM767 – XM767 Infrared illuminating round
M722 – M722 White Phosphorus (WP) smoke cartridge
On March 31, 2016 long term government contract W52P1J-16-D-0051 was awarded to Grucci for a maximum potential contract value of $58,948,537.00 for production of two explosive simulators used by the U.S. Armed forces.
Item 1:
M115A2 – Ground Burst Projectile Simulators
NSN for the M115A2 is 1370-01-557-8527
The DODIC for the M115A2 is L594
Item 2:
M116A1 – Hand Grenade Simulator
NSN for the M116A1 is 1370-01-614-5083
The DODIC for the M116A1 is L601
This long term contract W52P1J-16-D-0051 is currently expected to be completed by April 30, 2020.
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The July 4th Fireworks show held on the National Mall in Washington DC this year has been extended in duration to a 35 minute show due to a generous donation by fireworks manufacturer and wholesalers Grucci and Phantom Fireworks. The fireworks display company Garden State Fireworks was recently allocated an additional $33,155.23 for “Enhanced Production” of the display this year.
In a press release by the Department of the Interior, the extra fireworks were donated by Grucci and Phantom Fireworks and is said to be valued at $750,000. Currently the National Park Service, a division of the Department of the Interior has a long term contract with Garden State Fireworks Inc to operate and run the July 4th Independence Day Aerial Fireworks Display at the National Mall and Memorial Parks in Washington DC till the year 2020 if all options are exercised.
Garden State Fireworks according to the government solicitation they responded to is contracted to produce a 17.5 minute (minimum) fireworks display on July 4th. With the donation by Grucci and Phantom, the fireworks show will now be 35 minutes. On June 17, 2019 the National Park Service signed a supplemental agreement against the contract INP16PC00171 for “Enhanced Production” for the July 4th National Mall Fireworks show.
This “Enhanced Production” fee of $33,155.23 was added two months after the National Park Service choose to “Exercise an Option” on April 18, 2019 for $287,394.03 for the July 4th 2019 fireworks show. This additional fee brings the total fireworks show cost to $320,549.00 which is 18.5 percent higher than last year’s production.
Garden State Fireworks contract details for providing July 4th Fireworks shows on the National Mall Washington DC:
National Mall and Memorial Parks July 4th fireworks show costs based on government contracts found in BidLnk:
Contractor: Garden State Fireworks
Contract Number: INP16PC00171
2016 Cost – $238,868.29
2017 Cost – $264,618.29 (10.8% increase compared to 2016)
2018 Cost – $270,295.97 (2.1% increase compared to 2017)
2019 Cost – $320,549.00 (18.5% increase compared to 2018)
Pyrotechnique by Grucci, Inc in addition to being a Fireworks manufacturer sells millions of dollars worth of pyrotechnic explosive devices to the Department of Defense. Manufacturing items that produce smoke and explosions designed to simulate weapons. Several Government contracts were found in BidLink.
The costs above only relate to producing the Fireworks Display and do not cover things like security costs, emergency services, police, fencing and barricades which are covered under other long term government contracts.
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Product Manager for Precision Fires and Mortars Organizational Chart 2019
The Department of Defense Precision Fires and Mortars (PM PFM) organization manages several sizes and variants of Mortar weapon systems. These weapon system products include special kits and standalone hand held electronic devices used to operate these devices. The systems range in size from small man-portable versions like the 60 mm and 80 mm mortars to the 120 mm vehicle mounted and vehicle towed mortar systems. PM Precision Fires and Mortars was formerly known as Product Manager Guided Precision Munitions and Mortar Systems (GPM2S).
Product Manager for Precision Fires and Mortars (PM PFM)
Accelerated Precision Mortar Initiative (APMI)
The XM-395 GPS guided 120 mm mortar round programmed before flight with GPS coordinates using the Precision Lightweight Universal Mortar Setter System (PLUMSS) (Photo Credit: Justin Moeller)
The Accelerated Precision Mortar Initiative (APMI) is precision mortar which uses Global Positioning System (GPS) technology. The XM395 GPS guided 120 mm mortar round is programmed before it’s fired.
APMI Details:
“APMI XM395, cartridge uses a standard M934 high-explosive 120 mm projectile body. In the nose, a GPS receiver and computer controlled aerodynamic directional fins keep the round on its programmed trajectory. Folding fins in the tail provide stability. The APMI also has a multi-functional fuse, which allows the round to be programmed to explode in the air, once it hits a hard surface or after it penetrates inside a target.” According to Peter Burke, PEO Ammunition’s deputy product manager, Guided Precision Munitions and Mortar Systems.
Engineers with the Armament Research, Development and Engineering Center at Picatinny Arsenal pack cases containing the Precision Lightweight Universal Mortar Setter Systems (PLUMSS) for shipment. Photo Credit: Todd Mozes
The GPS coordinates are input from the ballistic computers with the addition of a Precision Lightweight Universal Mortar Setter System (PLUMSS). The PLUMSS fire control interface unit is an indirect fire control system that is capable of programming the precision guided 120 mm mortar cartridge which is used with 120 mm smooth-bore, mortar systems such as the ground mounted and Stryker mounted 120 mm mortar systems.
This High Explosive Guided Mortar (HEGM) cartridge gives soldiers in Brigade Combat Teams (BCTs), and Special Operations Forces (SOF) Non-Line-of-Sight (NLOS) capability on the battlefields. It’s programmable by the M95 Mortar Fire Control System or M150 MFCS-D or M32 Lightweight Handheld Mortar Ballistic Computer (LHMBC).
The NSN for the XM395 120 mm High Explosive Guided Mortar (HEGM) cartridge is 1315-01-590-3308.
The NSN for the XM701 Precision Lightweight Universal Mortar Setter System (PLUMSS) is 1290-01-586-5780.
Precision Guidance Kit (PGK) XM1156/M1156
The Precision Guidance Kit (PGK) is a precision guidance fuze that contains Global Positioning System (GPS) guidance for more accurate result. The PGK currently has two Department of Defense Identification Codes (DODIC), NA28 NSN 1390-01-579-0413 for the XM1156 and DODIC NA29 NSN 1390-01-617-0269 for the newer M1156. The PGK currently being procured has the NA29 DODIC. It is adaptable to existing stockpile of M795, M795IM and M549A1 high explosive 155 mm projectiles. Flight data is inductively loaded into PGK using the Enhanced Portable Inductive Artillery Fuze Setter (EPIAFS)
Transferring electronic firing data to the Precision Guidance Fuze (PGK) fuze XM1156 using the Enhanced Portable Inductive Artillery Fuze Setter (EPIAFS). This is done before the canard cover is removed. (Photo Credit: Cindy McIntyre)
The Product Manager Precision Fires and Mortars several years ago performed a bottom-up technique known as “clean-sheeting” to better understand the cost of the M1156 Precision Guidance Kit (PGK) and to identify opportunities for cost savings. We may touch on this in future articles. One of the initial contract that was awarded to for production of the Accelerated Precision Mortar Initiative (APMI) XM395 was sole source to Alliant Techsystems, ATK (Now owned by Northrop Grumman) contract number W15QKN-10-C-0059.
Mortar Systems
The PM Precision Fires and Mortars product line includes the entire Mortar System everything except the ammo. The mortar systems are the 60 mm, 81 mm, 120 mm towed and mounted mortars. The PM PFM also manages associated special kits and standalone hand held electronic devices used to operate these systems.
The majority of the basic Mortar ammunition used by the mortar systems is handled by the Conventional Ammunition division. They manage items such as High explosive mortar ammunition, Illumination mortar ammunition, Smoke mortar ammunition and Training mortar ammunition.
Some of these mortar systems listed below have similar repair/replace parts such as the Sight Unit and the Bipods.
Lightweight 60 mm Mortar System
M224A1 Lightweight 60 mm Mortar System (Photo credit: U.S. Army)
M224 – 60 mm Mortar weapon system (older model)
NSN for M224 mortar weapon system 1010-01-020-5626
Line Item Number (LIN) for the 60 mm M224 weapon system is M67939
M224A1 – 60 mm Mortar weapon system (newer model)
NSN for M224A1 mortar weapon system 1010-01-586-2874
Line Item Number (LIN) for the 60 mm M224A1 weapon system is M67939
Physical Characteristics – 60 mm Mortar weapon system
M224A1 in firing position in conventional mode 37.9 lbs
M224A1 in firing position in handheld mode 19.6 lbs
60 mm Lightweight cannon 13 lbs
M170A1 Bipod 12.8 lbs
M7A1 Lightweight baseplate 9.2 lbs
M8 Baseplate 3.7 lbs
M67 Sight unit 2.9 lbs
Lightweight 81 mm Mortar System
M252 Lightweight 81 mm Mortar System (Photo credit: Ian Leones)
M252 – 81 mm Mortar weapon system (older model)
NSN for M252 81 mm mortar weapon system 1015-01-164-6651
Line Item Number (LIN) for the M252 81 mm weapon system is M02114
M252A1 – 81 mm Mortar weapon system (newer model)
NSN for M252A1 mortar weapon system 1015-01-586-2135
Line Item Number (LIN) for the M252A1 mortar weapon system is M02114
Physical Characteristics M252A1 – 81 mm Mortar weapon system
M252A1 in Firing position 74.9 lbs
81 mm Cannon 31 lbs
M177A1 Bipod 18 lbs
M3A1 Lightweight baseplate 23 lbs
M67 Sight unit 2.9 lbs
Carrier Mounted and Towed Mortar System
M121 – 120mm Carrier mounted mortar system
M121 – 120 mm Carrier mounted mortar system
NSN for 120 mm M121 carrier mounted mortar system is 1015-01-292-3801
Line Item Number (LIN) for the M121 carrier mounted mortar system is M68405
Physical Characteristics – M121 – 120mm Carrier mounted mortar system
M121 Mortar system 717 lbs with trailer
M121 Mortar system 318 lbs in firing position
M298 Cannon weight 110 lbs
M298 Cannon length 69 in
M190 Bipod assembly weight 70 lbs.
M9 Mortar baseplate weight 136 lbs.
M64A1 Sight unit weight 2.5 lbs.
M120A1 – 120 mm Towed mortar system
M120A1 – 120 mm Towed mortar system
NSN for 120 mm M120A1 Towed mortar system is 1015-01-554-0749
Line Item Number (LIN) for the M120A1 Towed mortar system is M68326
Physical Characteristics – M120A1 – 120mm Towed mortar system
M121 Mortar system 717 lbs with trailer
M121 Mortar system 318 lbs in firing position
M298 Cannon weight 110 lbs
M298 Cannon length 69 inches
M190 Bipod assembly weight 70 lbs
M9 Mortar baseplate weight 136 lbs
M64A1 Sight unit weight 2.5 lbs
M326 Mortar Stowage Kit (Quick Stow)
The M326 Mortar Stowage Kit (Quick Stow) is a powered device allowing the 120 mm mortar to be carried as single unit, using a support strut holding the mortar tube, base plate and bipod solidly together.
M326 Mortar Stowage Kit (Quick Stow)
M326 Mortar Stowage Kit (Quick Stow)
NSN for M326 Mortar stowage kit is 2590-01-551-7979
Line Item Number (LIN) for M326 Mortar stowage kit isH39473
M313 Mortar System Training Insert
The M313 Mortar system training insert is used with the M120/M121 mortar systems replacing the M303 insert. It is a sub-caliber insert used to reduce life cycle training costs of the M120/M121 Battalion Mortar.
M313 Mortar System Training Insert
NSN for M313 Mortar system training insert is 1015-01-521-6071
Mortar Fire Control System (MFCS)
The Mortar Fire Control System (MFCS) includes an entire suite of electronic devices used with the mortar systems. Provides control using digital type devices and software: Advanced Field Artillery Tactical Data System (AFATDS); Hardware – Pointing device: (TALIN datasheet), Commander’s interface, Gunner’s display, Driver’s display, Precision Lightweight GPS Receiver (PLGR), Power distribution assembly and cables.
Mortar Fire Control System (MFCS) – includes an entire suite of electronic devices
M95 – Mortar Fire Control System (MFCS)
NSN for M95 Mortar Fire Control System (MFCS) is 1230-01-503-7784
Line Item Number (LIN) for M95 Mortar Fire Control System (MFCS) is F83625
M96 – Mortar Fire Control System (MFCS)
NSN for M96 Mortar Fire Control System (MFCS) is 1230-01-503-7783
Line Item Number (LIN) for M96 Mortar Fire Control System (MFCS) is F83693
M150 Mortar Fire Control System Dismounted (MFCS-D)
The M150 Mortar Fire Control System Dismounted (MFCS-D) is used with the M120 Towed Mortar System. The M150 integrates with the M1101 trailer and the M326 Mortar Stowage Kit (Quick Stow).
M150 Mortar Fire Control System Dismounted (MFCS-D)
NSN for M150 Gun MFCS-D is 1230-01-560-1027
LIN for M150 Gun MFCS-D is F55682
NSN for M151 Fire Direction Center (FDC) MFCS-D is 1230-01-560-1028
LIN for M151 Fire Direction Center (FDC) MFCS-D is M53619
The M32 Lightweight Handheld Mortar Ballistic Computer (LHMBC) is a small Ruggedized Personal Digital Assistant (R-PDA) computer with an integrated tactical modem (TacLink), GPS system tied together using U.S. Army Armament Research, Development and Engineering Center (ARDEC) fire control software. The LHMBC is used with the 60mm, 81mm, and 120mm dismounted mortar systems and can also be used as a backup device for the Mortar Fire Control System (MFCS) in Mortar Carrier and Stryker operations. The LHMBC replaces the M23 Mortar Ballistic Computer.
M32A1 – Lightweight Handheld Mortar Ballistic Computer (LHMBC) NSN is 1220-01-646-0010
Line Item Number (LIN) for Lightweight Handheld Mortar Ballistic Computer (LHMBC) is M32043
Doing business with PM Precision Fires and Mortars (PM PFM):
Part of doing business with the military, selling products you manufacture starts at knowing what, why and how they buy. Much of what DOD buys is part of something else, a higher system or end item. The items above are mostly end items and in order to keep them operational, sometimes over the span of 50 years they need a lot of parts. The more knowledge you have on the end items and who uses them will lead your company to better and bigger business opportunities with the Department of Defense.
In addition although a single weapon system may have initially been produced by one prime contractor many other smaller contractors get involved especially when the item currently in use, needs repairs or updating. One weapon system could have 100s or thousands of individual parts that are needed to keep the item in operation – These are known as spares and can be great business opportunities for any government contractor.
Product Manager for Precision Fires and Mortars (PM PFM) Office Details:
Business opportunities for Product Manager for Precision Fires and Mortars (PM PFM) will typically be posted by Army Contracting Command, New Jersey (ACC – NJ) on behalf of the organization PM Precision Fires and Mortars under office code W15QKN.
Army Contracting Command, New Jersey address:
ACC – NJ (W15QKN)
Building 10 Phipps Road
Picatinny Arsenal, NJ 07806-5000
The phone number for the PM Precision Fires and Mortars is 973-724-4428
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Project Management Combat Ammunition Systems (PM CAS) Organizational Chart 2019
The Project Manager Combat Ammunition Systems (PM CAS) develops, produces, and equips U.S. Soldiers with artillery, mortars, ammunition and electronic fire control systems. Part of the Single Manager for Conventional Ammunition (SMCA) responsibilities is to procure ammunition for Marine Corps, Air Force, Special Operations Command, and our allies. PM Combat Ammunition Systems is also the life cycle program manager of the related items.
PM Combat Ammunition Systems group is divided into four (4) organizations: Excalibur, Precision Fires and Mortars, Conventional Ammunition and Business Management. Each organization focuses on different product lines.
PM Combat Ammunition Systems (PM CAS) Organizations:
Excalibur
Excalibur is a 155 mm, Global Positioning System (GPS)-guided, extended range artillery projectile designed for the U.S. Army and Marine Corps. The models are XM982, M982 and M982A1.
The PM Precision Fires and Mortars manager is responsible for items such as tube launched weapons (mortars and artillery) and electronic fire control systems. The weapons include the 60mm, 81mm and 120mm mortar systems and related equipment. The electronic devices include control systems, hand-held devices and vehicle mounted systems.
Conventional Ammunition division is responsible for ammunition production. Items such as Artillery ammunition, Mortar ammunition, Portable Inductive Artillery Fuze Setter (PIAFS), Multi-Option Fuze for Artillery (MOFA) and Modular Artillery Charge System (MACS) are included.
Business Management Division
The Business Management Division provides contracting and financial support to the products and division teams of Project Manager Combat Ammunition Systems.
Doing business with PM Combat Ammunition Systems (PM CAS)
Business opportunities for PM Combat Ammunition Systems (PM CAS) will typically be posted by Army Contracting Command, New Jersey (ACC – NJ) on behalf of the Office PM CAS under office code W15QKN.
The phone number for the Project Manager Combat Ammunition Systems is 973-724-2306
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Joint Program Executive Office Armaments & Ammunition (JPEO A&A) – Formerly known as Program Executive Office Ammunition (PEO Ammo) Organizational Chart 2019
The Program Executive Office Ammunition (PEO Ammo) had a name change on November 1, 2018. PEO Ammo is now known as Joint Program Executive Office Armaments & Ammunition or JPEO A&A.
Located in Dover, New Jersey, 07806, JPEO A&A is a sub-organization under Picatinny Arsenal.
The Joint Program Executive Office Armaments & Ammunition deals with Close combat systems, Combat and Maneuver ammunition systems and Towed artillery systems. The organization is comprised of four (4) Project Management (PM) offices and two (2) Project Director (PD) offices.
Demolitions – Support munitions including demolitions and pyrotechnics
Non-Lethal systems and munitions
PM Combat Ammunition Systems (PM CAS)
Project Management Combat Ammunition Systems PM-CAS
Precision guided munitions
Smart munitions
Conventional munitions
Mortar weapons systems
Mortar fire control systems
Fuzes and Fuze setters
PM Maneuver Ammunition Systems (PM MAS)
Large caliber direct fire ammunition (105mm and 120mm)
Small caliber direct fire ammunition (.22 cal, .30 cal, shotgun, 9mm, .45 cal, 5.56mm, 7.62mm, .50 cal)
Medium caliber direct fire ammunition (25mm, 30mm and 40mm, L60)
Medium caliber cannon ammunition
Non-standard ammunition
PM Towed Artillery Systems (PM TAS)
Towed Howitzer weapon
Howitzer Digitization
Gun Laying/Surveying Equipment
Non Standard Howitzers
PD Joint Services – Single Manager for Conventional Ammunition (SMCA); Coordination of activities on behalf of JPEO A&A.
PD Joint Products – Single Manager for Conventional Ammunition (SMCA) acquisition responsibility, Bombs, Navy gun ammunition and energetics product lines.
Doing business with JPEO Armaments & Ammunition:
Business opportunities for Joint Program Executive Office Armaments & Ammunition will typically be posted by Army Contracting Command, New Jersey (ACC – NJ) under office code W15QKN.
Army Contracting Command, New Jersey address:
ACC – NJ (W15QKN)
Building 10 Phipps Road
Picatinny Arsenal, NJ 07806-5000
Contact numbers for JPEO-AA and Project Managers:
Joint Program Executive Office Armaments & Ammunition
Phone: 973-724-5245
Project Manager Close Combat Systems
Phone: 973-724-7041
Project Manager Maneuver Ammunition Systems
Phone: 973-724-5307
Project Manager Combat Ammunition Systems
Phone: 973-724-2306
Project Manager Towed Artillery Systems
Phone: 973-724-4427
Project Director for Joint Services
Phone: 973-724-9778
Project Director Joint Products
Phone: 973-724-9899
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