13--5.56MM REDUCED RICHOCHET LIMITED PENETRATION (RRLP) AMMUNITION

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. The proposed procurement is for AA17, 5.56mm Reduced Ricochet Limited Penetration (RRLP) Ammunition in accordance with Hybrid Specification MK 255 MOD 1. This ammunition has limited penetration and reduced ricochet characteristics and will be used for Closer quarter Battle (CQB) operations. Solicitation will be issued for an anticipated Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract that will cover a five year ordering period. The Government intends to award a Firm-Fixed Priced (FFP) five year Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with a minimum contract amount of $250,000.00 and a maximum contract amount not to exceed $7,000,000.00. Delivery terms are 120 days after effective date of order with F.O.B at destination. Inspection and acceptance are at destination. This is a full and open competition acquisition and all responsible sources may submit an offer that will be considered. The final contract award decision may be based upon a combination of technical, past performance, and price evaluation factors as described in the solicitation. This acquisition is being procured under North American Industry Classification System code (NAICS) 332992 - Small Arms Ammunition Manufacturing. The Government intends to award to the responsible contractor whose offer is the best value to the Government, considering technical, past performance, and price related factors. Product samples will be required in response to the anticipated solicitation. The items being purchased will be manufactured and packaged in accordance with a Government Drawing Package. The drawings will be posted to FedBizOpps at the same time the solicitation is posted. Interested contractors must be registered in CCR and the Joint Certification Program (JCP) in order to receive the package. Information about the JCP is located at http://www.dlis.dla.mil/jcp. Contractors submitting proposals to the solicitation must be registered in the Central Contractor Registry (CCR) in accordance with FAR 4.11. Contractors interested in responding with a valid quote may obtain information on registration in the CCR by calling +1 (555) 000-0000, or via the Internet at http://www.ccr.gov. This will be a modified commercial acquisition in accordance with FAR Part 12. The solicitation will be available on or about 25 OCT 2011 at the following address: http://www.navsea.navy.mil/nswc/crane/working/contracting/default.aspx. RFPs are in portable document format (PDF). No hard copies of the solicitation will be mailed. Interested sources must download from the www site listed. To download and view these documents, you will need the latest version of Adobe Acrobat Reader. This software is available free at http://www.adobe.com All changes to the requirement that occur prior to the closing date will be posted to the Crane website, 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. POC: Logan C. O’Brien, Code CXMLNM, at telephone +1 (555) 000-0000, Fax +1 (555) 000-0000 or e-mail: contact@example.gov. Complete mailing address is: Mr. Logan C. O’Brien, Code CXML, Bldg. 3422, NAVSURFWARCENDIV Crane, 300 Highway 361, Crane, IN 47522-5001. Reference the above solicitation number when responding to this notice.