SPECIAL NOTICE
10 -- REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) � MK 44S 30MM Gun Weapon System
- Notice Date
- 12/23/2021 12:20:59 PM
- Notice Type
- Special Notice
- NAICS
- 332994
— Small Arms, Ordnance, and Ordnance Accessories Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- NSWC CRANE CRANE IN 47522-5001 USA
- ZIP Code
- 47522-5001
- Solicitation Number
- N0016422SNB21
- Response Due
- 1/21/2022 1:00:00 PM
- Point of Contact
- DEREK PERRY
- E-Mail Address
-
derek.s.perry@navy.mil
(derek.s.perry@navy.mil)
- Description
- N00164-22-S-NB21 - REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) � MK 44S 30MM Gun Weapon System� PSC � 1005 � NAICS 332994 Issue Date 23 December 2021 - Closing Date 21 January 2022 Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division, Crane, IN intends to issue a sole-source contract for the procurement of the MK 44S, 30MM Gun System Chain Gun (the MK 44 Stretch Cannon) with associated spare gun components, special tooling and equipment, associated books, training, and technical and engineering support to NORTHROP GRUMMAN. This procurement is for the nation of Israel through the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) program. The Government intends to solicit and negotiate this contract with only one source, NORTHROP GRUMMAN CORP., dba ALLIANT TECHSYSTEMS OPERATIONS LLC, (CAGE CODE: 1YQE8) under the authority of 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) as implemented at FAR 6.302-1 Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services will Satisfy Agency Requirements. This action is being sole sourced because NORTHROP GRUMMAN is the only known source which has the capability to produce the MK44S 30MM Gun Weapon System in the configuration needed. Specifications, plans or drawings relating to the procurement described are not available and cannot be furnished by the Government. The detailed design of the MK44S 30MM Gun System Chain Gun remains proprietary to NORTHROP GRUMMAN, making NORTHROP GRUMMAN the only source for design related engineering support. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement which shall be considered by the agency. However, a determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this solicitation is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement or not. Contractors must be properly registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). Offerors may obtain information on SAM registration and annual confirmation requirements by calling 1-866-606-8220 or via the internet at: https://www.sam.gov. All changes that occur prior to the closing date will be posted to the SAM.gov website. For changes made after the closing date, only those offerors that provide a proposal will be provided any changes/amendments and considered for future discussions and/or award. This RFI does not constitute an Invitation for Bids (IFB), a Request for Quote (RFQ), or a Request for Proposal (RFP) and it should not be construed as a commitment of any kind by the Government to issue a formal solicitation or ultimately award a new contract. The US Government is in no way liable to pay for or reimburse any companies or entities that respond to this announcement. Any costs incurred by interested companies in response to this announcement will NOT be reimbursed. If any part of the submittal is classified, please contact the POC for appropriate submission information. All information marked as proprietary information will be safeguarded to prevent disclosures to non-Government personnel and entities. Your interest in the response is appreciated. Information shall be electronically submitted to NSWC Crane Contracting POC Mr. Derek Perry, Email: derek.s.perry@navy.mil. Reference N00164-20-S-NB05 in the subject line of emails. Reference announcement number N00164-22-S-NB21 in all correspondence and communications. Mailing address is NAVSURFWARCENDIV Crane, Attn: Mr. Derek Perry, 300 Highway 361, Code 0232, Bldg. 3373 RM 135, Crane, IN 47522-5000.
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- Record
- SN06204387-F 20211225/211223230101 (samdaily.us)
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