10--CQB 10.3" BARREL (SOLE SOURCE)

This solicitation is being posted to both the Federal Business Opportunities(FBO) page located at http://www.fbo.gov/ and the Navy Electronic Commerce on Line(NECO) site located at https://www.neco.navy.mil/ While it is understood that FBO is the single point of entry for posting of synopsis and solicitations to the internet, NECO is the alternative in case FBO is unavailable. Please feel free to use either site to access information posted by NSWC Crane. This solicitation is being issued pursuant to the procedures at FAR 13. Synopsis exception FAR 5.202(a)(13) applies and Solicitation Number N00164-10-T-0223 http://www.navsea.navy.mil/nswc/crane/working/contracting/pages/Solicitations.aspx is hereby issued as an attachment hereto. Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane has a requirement for: QTY 270 P/N SP4046 M4CQB Barrel assy This is sole source basis to COLT DEFENSE, LLC, 547 New Park Ave, West Hartford, CT 06110-1336. In accordance with FAR 6.302-1, it has been determined that only Colt Defense, LLC can meet the Governments' requirement. This is a sole source due to Colt Defense is the OEM of these barrels and no other source has the proprietary information. All changes to the requirement that occur prior to the closing date will be posted to Crane web site, FedBizOpps and NECO. It is the responsibility of interested vendors to monitor the Crane web site, FedBizOpps and/or NECO for amendments that may be issued to this solicitation. 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. Offers may be faxed to Mr. Ron Smith, Code CXMTM, FAX +1 (555) 000-0000 or e-mailed to contact@example.gov. All required information must be received on or before 4:30 P.M. EDT.