53--SOLE SOURCE - LOWER RAILS

This synopsis 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 synopses 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 N00164-11-T-0241 http://www.fbo.gov is hereby issued as an attachment hereto Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane Division has a requirement for a commercial Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) contract on a sole source basis, to Daniel Defense Inc, 101 War Fighter Way, Black Creek, GA 31308-3644 for lower rails, bolt up plates, and barrel nuts, in support of the rail interface system for the M4A1 and the MK18. This requirement is being issued as a sole source to Daniel Defense, part numbers 01-004-08101-103, 01-004-08112-105, 01-004-08131-011, and 01-002-08130-131. The requirement will be negotiated on a sole-source basis in accordance with the statutory authority in 10 USC 2304(c) (1) as implemented by far 6.302-1. The basis for restricting competition is that Daniel Defenses parts have been fully tested and qualified for use with the current M4A1 and the MK18. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation which may be considered by the agency. Inspection and Acceptance is to be at destination with delivery F.O.B. Destination: NSWC Crane, IN 47522-5001. The applicable NAICS Classification is 332994 and the size standard is 1000 employees. To be eligible for award of a Government contract, contractors must be properly registered in the Government's Central Contractor Registration (CCR). Offerors may obtain information on CCR registration and annual confirmation requirements by calling +1 (555) 000-0000, or via the Internet @ https://www.bpn.gov/ccr/contractors.aspx. All changes to the requirement that occur prior to the closing date will be posted to FedBizOpps and NECO. It is the responsibility of interested vendors to monitor 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. No hard copies of the solicitation will be mailed. Offers must be submitted in the format specified in the solicitation. Submitting a bid from the NECO website by clicking on -Submit Bid- does not guarantee offers will be received by the proper person in the correct format. It is the responsibility of the offeror to submit offers via email to the POC at NSWC Crane on or before the closing date of 22 Aug 2011 2:00 P.M. EDT. The POC is Mr. David Myers, Code CXMTN at Tel: +1 (555) 000-0000, or e-mail: contact@example.gov. Offers may be faxed to Mr. David Myers, FAX +1 (555) 000-0000 or e-mailed to contact@example.gov. Please reference the above solicitation number when responding to this notice.