10 -- PROCUREMENT OF STUDY OF THE AH-1W 20MM M197 GUN SYSTEM AND AMMUNITION FEED SYSTEM INTERFACE

The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), Patuxent River, MD intends to negotiate and award a Delivery Order (DO) under Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) N00019-05-G-0015 with General Dynamics Armament and Technical Products (GDATP), Burlington, Vermont. This DO shall procure a study to determine the operational interface conditions between the M197 gun, ammunition feed chute and turret interface. The services shall include technical reviews, and engineering investigations for 20MM M197 gun system and ammunition feed system interface.This DO shall be issued on a sole source basis to GDATP, the sole designer, developer and original equipment manufacturer of the M61A1/A2, GAU-12, M197 and associated gun system hardware. Additionally, under the current destructive device regulations of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, General Dynamics is the only certified manufacturer of the above-specified aircraft cannons. Unless otherwise stated herein, no formal request for proposal or additional written information is currently available. 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). The North American Industry Classification Systems (NAICS) code for the supplies anticipated needed herein is 541330. Subcontracting opportunities should be sought directly from GDATP at the following address: (a) GDATP , 128 Lakeside Ave, Burlington, VT 05401-4985; (b) Attn: Ms. Barbara Ronan; and (c) Tel (802) 657-6933 or Fax: (802) 657-7203. 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 Ms. Denise Lamb. Responses to this synopsis should be sent by fax to (301) 757- 5973 or by email to denise.lamb@navy.mil. Numbered Note 22 applies. Points of contact: Denise Lamb, Contract Specialist, Phone 301-757-5902, Fax 301-757-5973, Email: denise.lamb@navy.mil Michael Rod Powell-Salas, Procuring Contracting Officer, Phone 301-757-6911, Fax 301-757-5946, Email: Michael.Powell-salas@navy.mil