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FBO DAILY ISSUE OF MAY 24, 2006 FBO #1640
SOLICITATION NOTICE

10 -- GAU-21 machine gun weapon systems

Notice Date

5/22/2006
 

Notice Type

Solicitation Notice
 

NAICS

332995 — Other Ordnance and Accessories Manufacturing
 

Contracting Office

Department of the Navy, Naval Air Systems Command, NAVAIR HQ, Building 2272 47123 Buse Road Unit IPT, Patuxent River, MD, 20670
 

ZIP Code

20670
 

Solicitation Number

Reference-Number-N00019-06-X-0092
 

Response Due

6/5/2006
 

Archive Date

6/20/2006
 

Description

This synopsis updates a previous notification posted on 29 March 2005. The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) intends to enter into sole source negotiations with FN Herstal, S.A for the procurement of: (a) up to one thousand five hundred (1,500) GAU-21 machine gun weapon systems; (b) development of system interfaces onto the following aircraft platforms UH-1, CH46, and CH-53; (c) production of system interfaces for UH-1, CH46, and CH-53 and SH-60 aircraft platforms; (d) Operator and Armorer tool kits; (e) periodic and random replacement part kits; (f) technical manuals for the operation, maintenance and repairs of the weapon system; (g) training in the operation, maintenance, and repair of the weapon system; (h) engineering and logistics investigations; and, (i) engineering and logistics technical support services for the operation, maintenance, and repair of the weapon system. The delivery of these supplies and services will occur over three to four years. Unless otherwise stated herein, no formal request for proposal nor additional written information is currently available. Request for the same will be disregarded. A determination by the Government not to compete is solely within the discretion of the Government. This synopsis is published for information purposes only. (THIS NOTICE IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS). GENERAL INFORMATION: FN Herstal is the sole designer, developer, and manufacturer of the GAU-21 machine gun, and as such, is the only known source available with the requisite technical knowledge, experience and tooling to produce, to satisfy the government's requirement. The North American Industry Classification Systems (NAICS) code for the supplies anticipated needed herein is 332995. Subcontracting opportunities should be sought directly from FN Herstal at the following address: (a) FN Herstal, S.A., Voie De Liege 33, B-4040 Herstal, Belgium; (b) Attn: Michel Carabin; and (c) Tel: +32 4 240 8997 or Fax: +32 4 240 8550. IMPORTANT ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR INTERESTED PARTIES: There are no commitments by the government to issue any solicitations, make an award or awards, or to be responsible for any monies expended by any interested parties before award of a delivery order for the efforts mentioned above. Information provided herein is subject to change and in no way binds the Government to solicit for or award a contract. No telephone responses will be accepted. Point of Contact for this synopsis is either LCDR Jadon Lincon or Ms. Denise Lamb. Responses to this synopsis should be sent by fax to (301) 757-5946. Numbered note 22 applies.
 

Place of Performance

Address: Voie De Liege 33, Herstal

Zip Code: 4040

Country: Belgium
 

Record

SN01054997-W 20060524/060522220841 (fbodaily.com)
 

Source

FedBizOpps Link to This Notice
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