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Afghanistan Mission  –  MERX  –  CF Procurement  –  February  2008 Dillon Aero DMG134S MiniGun (Gatling Gun) and Parts Kits — MERX  ACAN Notice  Helicopter-Mounted Armament System The DMG134S is marketed as Dillon Aero's  M134D, an improved M134/GAU-2 MiniGun. The latter dates back to the '60s and  is basically a scaled-down 7.62 mm version of General Electric's 20mm Vulcan (used in the CF-18). The M134 has been made by both GE and Lockheed Martin. The M134D was updated and improved by Dillon Aero  –  primarily by redesigning the 'feeder/delinker' feed system. Dillon also devised pintle mounts including a 'Huey' mount  for Bell heli- copters such as the Canadian Forces CH-146 Griffon. The M134D gun itself is a 6-barreled, automatic gatling gun – that is, the M134D is an externally-powered, electrically-driven machinegun  (compared to conventional, gas-driven machineguns like the in-service C6 and C9). The rotary action of  Mini- Guns allows for higher rates of  fire and, because each barrel only fires every sixth round, the M134s remain relatively cool while firing up to 3,000 rounds per minute. Three styles of  'Huey' mount are available from Dillon Aero, foward or aft single mounts and the 'tri-mount' (a full-length mount with three pintle tube locations). The requested "Item 002: DAHY3940L/S - Huey, long installation kit" presumably refers to this tri-mount (p/n UHXMNT-2 ). This mount hooks up to existing hard-points on the helicopter's belly. The main support arms are the same regardless of mount, the length of the cross beam varying between the three models – allowing for different gun placements on the tri- and forward mounts. As is made clear in the ACAN,  this purchase is for three M134Ds and associated kit to allow the CF Land Aviation Test & Evaluation Flight to perform operational trials at CFB Gagetown. This doesn't mean that M134s will accompany the CH-146 Griffons deploying to Kandahar this summer. But nor is this possibility precluded. [Update: 27 Nov 2008. CH-146s didn't deploy to Kandahar in the summer of  2008. The new plan is for armed INGRESS Griffons to go to Afghanistan in early 2009.] ________________________________________ Advance  Contract  Award  Notice  ( ACAN )  – Dillon Aero DMG134S Minigun and Parts Kits ________________________________________ Reference Number                PW-$KIN-546-4630 Solicitation Number              W0114-06Q352/A Organization Name               Public Works and Government Services Canada                                                  Travaux publics et Services gouvernementaux Canada Source ID                               FD.DP.QC.10077.C2 Associated Components     No Dates Published     2008-02-05 Revised         — Closing         2008-02-20   02:00 PM   Eastern Standard Time  EST Details Category     Armament GSINS          N1095:  MISCELLANEOUS WEAPONS Region of Delivery            Ontario Region of Opportunity     — Agreement Type                NONE Tender Type                       Advance Contract Award Notice (ACAN) Estimated Value                  — Solicitation Method           — Notice Description DMG134S Minigun and Parts Kits Trade Agreement:  NONE Tendering Procedures:  Generally only one firm has been invited to bid Attachment:  None Non-competitive Procurement Strategy:  Exceptional Circumstances Under Article                                               508 (1) of  AIT [Agreement on Internal Trade (AIT)] Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement:  No Vendor Name and Address:  Dillon Aero Inc 8009 East Dilon's [sic] Way Scottsdale Arizona United States  85260 Nature of Requirements:  Advance Contract Award Notice - (ACAN) Definition: An Advance Contract Award Notice (ACAN) allows departments and agencies to post a notice, for no less than fifteen (15) calendar days, indicating to the supplier community that it intends to award a good, service or construction contract to a pre-identified contractor. If no other supplier submits, on or before the closing date, a statement of capabilities that meets the requirements set out in the ACAN, the competitive requirements of the government's contracting policy have been met. Following notification to supplier not successful in demonstrating that their statement of capabilities meets the requirements set out in the ACAN, the contract may then be awarded using the Treasury Board's electronic bidding authorities. If other potential suppliers submit statements of capabilities during the fifteen calendar day posting period, and meet the requirements set out in the ACAN, the department or agency must proceed to a full tendering process on either the government's electronic tendering service or through traditional means, in order to award the contract. File Number W3474-06Q886/A Davis, Daniel P. Telephone No. - (613) 545-8206 Fax No. - (613) 545-8067 Title DMG134S Minigun and Parts Kits. Requirement 1 Wing HQ is requesting the immediate purchase of three M134D Gatling gun systems, with follow-on options, from Dillon Aero Inc. The M134D is an improved variant of the General Electric GAU-2B/M134, incorp- orating a number of design features that improve system reliability in combat con- ditions. Dillon Aero Inc. is the only known manufacturer of new M134 systems that incorporates these design characteristics. Further, Dillon Aero Inc. has demonstra- ted the capacity to support all levels of integration of the M134D to aircraft platforms with several NATO alliance members. This initial procurement will serve to operationally validate the tactics and procedures required to support combat elements in close contact with aviation elements. This capability has been growing incrementally in response to lessons learned in OP ATHENA. Gatling guns procured as a result of this request will be delivered to the Canadian Forces Land Aviation Test and Evaluation Flight (LATEF) at CFB Gagetown, NB. Initial trials will be conducted to validate operational suitability and effectiveness before any final weapon system is selected for fleet implementation. Contract will include the option to purchase Three (3) additional units prior to March 31, 2009. Details of Requirement Item 001: M134D/F - Gun - 7.62MM Minigun - Basic Item 002: DAHY3940L/S - Huey, long installation kit (minus gun) Item 003: DMG134S-M134 Spare parts kit Item 004: SP0015 - M134D & M134D-T Hardware Spare Kits Item 005: Toolkit for M134D Item 006: DAF1050 - M134D Assembly/Disassembly Fixture Kit Item 007: TW25-B TW25 - 4oz Tube Dillon Aero Inc. 8009 East Dillon's Way Scottsdale, AZ 85260 Phone: 800-881-4231 FAX: 480-948-6616 Email: info@dillonaero.com You are hereby notified that the Government intends to negotiate a Sole Source Contract with the above mentioned supplier Suppliers right to submit a Statement of Capabilities Suppliers that feel they are capable of meeting this requirement may submit a written response showing that they are capable of meeting this requirement, it must be done not later than the specified closing date and time. The file number, Supply Officer's name, and the closing date of the ACAN must appear on the outside of the envelope in block letters or, in case of a facsimile transmission, on the covering page. As it is intended to proceed in a timely manner, responses received after the closing date will not be considered. Responses received on or before the closing date will be considered solely for the purpose of deciding whether or not to conduct a competitive procurement. Information provided will be used by the Crown for technical evaluation purposes only and is not to be construed as a competitive solicitation. Your written response must provide sufficient evidence (e.g. specifications, technical data, drawings, or any other proof) that clearly demonstrates that your product or service is capable of fulfilling this requirement. Suppliers that have submitted a response will be notified in writing of PWGSC's decision to continue with the noncompetitive procurument or to compete the requirement. Submit Statement of Capabilities and Inquiries to Davis, Daniel P. Supply Officer Public Works and Government Services Kingston Procurement 86 Clarance Street PO Bag 6400 Kingston, Ontario, Canada K7L 5J5 Telephone No. - (613) 545-8206 Fax No. - (613) 545-8067 dan.davis@pwgsc.gc.ca Closing Date and Time for Submission of Capabilities Febuary 20, 2008 - 2:00 PM Standard Time Bid package is not available The Crown retains the right to negotiate with suppliers on any procurement. Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada. Delivery Date: Above-mentioned You are hereby notified that the government intends to negotiate with one firm only as identified above. Should you have any questions concerning this require- ment, contact the contracting officer identified above. An Advance Contract Award Notice (ACAN) allows departments and agencies to post a notice, for no less than fifteen (15) calendar days, indicating to the supplier community that it intends to awarda good, service or construction contract to a pre-identified contractor. If no other supplier submits, on or before the closing date, a Statement of Capabilities that meets the requirements set out in the ACAN, the contracting authority may then proceed with the award. However, should a Statement of Capabilities be found to meet the requirements set out in the ACAN, then the contracting authority will proceed to a full tendering process. Suppliers who consider themselves fully qualified and available to provide the services/goods described herein, may submit a statement of capabilities in writing to the contact person identified in this Notice on or before the closing date of this Notice. The statement of capabilities must clearly demonstrate how the supplier meets the advertised requirements. The PWGSC file number, the contracting officer's name and the closing date of the ACAN must appear on the outside of the envelope inblock letters or, in the case of a facsimile transmission, on the covering page. The Crown retains the right to negotiate with suppliers on any procurement. Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada. Davis, Daniel P. Kingston Procurement Des Acquisitions Kingston 86 Clarence Street, 2nd floor Kingston Ontario K7L 1X3 Telephone No.: (613) 545-8206 ( ) Facsimile No.: (613) 545-8067