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69--NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE - SPARES FOR THE ABRAMS M1A2 SEP AGTS DEVICES

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W900KK09D03140013Federal

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The contract involves the procurement of additional spare parts for the Abrams M1A2 SEP Advanced Gunnery Training System (AGTS) to support the 48 systems currently fielded and maintained by the Product Manager for Ground Combat Tactical Trainers (PM GCTT). The required spares include commander's handles and 10-inch LCD screen kits used to replace damaged components during system maintenance. This acquisition will be executed as a modification to an existing Firm Fixed-Price contract with Lockheed Martin Mission Systems and Training (LM MST) under the PEO STRI Omnibus Contract II, with a projected implementation in the third quarter of fiscal year 2014. The total estimated value of this modification is approximately $420,000 over a one-year period. Lockheed Martin is the sole source for this effort due to its proprietary technical data and extensive experience with all previous AGTS requirements, making it uniquely qualified to provide these specialized components. The modification will be awarded on a sole source basis in accordance with relevant federal acquisition regulations, emphasizing that only LM MST can meet the technical and performance criteria required. While this notice serves to verify the exclusivity of the source, interested parties may submit capability statements by the closing date, March 24, 2014. However, this notice is not a solicitation or contract award promise, and no government funds will be provided for response preparation. The government will use any received information to confirm if alternative sources exist that can fulfill the requirement.

General Info

Procurement of Abrams M1A2 AGTS spare parts, sole source Lockheed Martin, $420,000 contract modification.

Agency

Department Of Defense → W6QK Acc-Orlando

NAICS

333318 - Other Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing

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PostedMar 7

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Defense → W6QK Acc-Orlando

ContactsNo contacts available

OfficeORLANDO, FL, 32826-3224, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → W6QK Acc-Orlando

Office AddressORLANDO, FL, 32826-3224, USA

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Full Description

This notice closes on March 24, 2014. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: The Product Manager for Ground Combat Tactical Trainers (PM GCTT) has a requirement to procure additional spares for the Abrams M1A2 SEP Advanced Gunnery Training System (AGTS) devices. The additional spares are necessary to maintain the 48 currently fielded M1A2 SEP V2 AGTS systems supported by PM GCTT. The procurement will include commander's handles and 10 quote mark LCD screen kits for use in replacing damaged components during maintenance of the systems. ACQUISITION APPROACH: A modification to the Firm Fixed-Price (FFP) Contract W900KK-09-D-0314-0013 will be issued to Lockheed Martin Mission Systems and Training (LM MST) under the PEO STRI Omnibus Contract II (STOC II). Execution of the modification is projected for the third quarter of FY14. LM MST can successfully perform this effort as they possess the proprietary rights to the Technical Data Package and they possess extensive experience on all previous AGTS requirements. Since upgrades and improvements will use the existing AGTS as a basis for the upgraded components, knowledge of the existing system is imperative in order to ensure a smooth transition between the current AGTS and the improved AGTS configuration. Only LM MST can successfully perform the effort because the prime contractor alone possesses the required system technical data and knowledge needed to integrate subsystems effectively to meet user performance criteria. This Modification will be issued on a sole source basis in accordance with FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(B), quote mark Only one awardee is capable of providing the supplies or services required at the level of quality required because the supplies or services ordered are unique or highly specialized. quote mark ESTIMATED ACQUISITION DOLLAR VALUE: Approximately $420K PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: One (1) Year NOTICE: This notice is being provided to verify that no other sources can meet this requirement given the technical data outlined above. Interested sources shall submit its capabilities statement (no more than 10 pages) by 9:00 am EST on the closing date of this notice to the POCs listed below. Responses shall provide a description of the source's ability to meet the requirement and delivery schedules. DISCLAIMER: This notice does not constitute an Invitation for Bids (IFB) or a Request for Proposal (RFP) and is not a commitment by the U.S. Government to procure subject products. No funds are available to pay for preparation of responses to this notification. The Government will use any information received by the closing date of this notice to determine whether other sources are available and capable to satisfy this requirement.