OPERATING ARRANGEMENTS AT WATERVLIET ARSENAL The Industrial Operations Command (IOC) intends to award, under the authority of FAR 6.302-1, only one responsible source, a facility use contract for the facility use, management and operation of Watervliet Arsenal (WVA), Watervliet, NY, to a joint venture company being formed by United Defense L.P., General Dynamics Armament Systems, and BAE Systems. This sole source contract will achieve the following objectives at WVA: (a) Preserve the nation's only capability to produce large caliber artillery and gun tubes; (b) Retain the critical labor skills to support the military missions and (c) Substantially increase utilization of the facilities at WVA by bringing into WVA additional defense work and non-defense work that is synergistic to the skills and mission located at WVA. This joint-venture company will bring unique knowledge and capabilities associated with the production of cannons to WVA. As indicated herein, the Government intends to enter into alpha negotiations with the so identified company; however, all proposals received within 45 days after publication of this notice will be considered by the Government. This notice is also being published for subcontracting opportunities. Additionally, New York State has chartered a Local Development Corporation, The Arsenal Business and Technology Partnership (The Partnership), to help facilitate and simulate economic growth and activity at WVA. E-MAIL: Click here to contact the Contract Specialist, mckinniss@ioc.army.mil. Posted 01/27/00 (W-SN419443).

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