5" MK 45 GUN MOUNT CONVERSON,RE-MANUFACTURER ORDALT AND UPGRADE.

The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme Division, intends to award a Cost Plus Fixed Fee order to BAE Systems, Land and Armaments LP, Armament Systems Division, for services related to the 5" MK 45 Gun Mount. This sole source procurement under NAICS code 541330 will involve inventorying, verifying configuration, re-manufacturing, converting, upgrading, inspecting, testing, and preparing components and major assemblies of the MK 45 Gun Mount for shipment. The performance period is set for twelve months beginning upon receipt of the order and government-furnished property. BAE Systems is uniquely qualified as the original equipment manufacturer and sole designer of the MK 45 system, possessing the necessary technical expertise and facilities for this complex work within the required timeframe. The contract emphasizes the specialized nature of the work, which is governed by specific standards detailed in the Defense Statement of Work (DSOW) 002 dated February 3, 2005. The procurement is executed under Basic Ordering Agreement Number N00024-07-G-5438 and reflects the Department of Defense's reliance on BAE Systems for maintenance and upgrading of critical naval weaponry. The contract is to be performed at or managed through the Naval Surface Warfare Center in Port Hueneme, California. This arrangement ensures mission readiness and extends the operational lifecycle of the MK 45 Gun Mount systems integral to naval surface combatants.