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Automated Celestial Navigation System (ACNS)

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The Naval Sea Systems Command intends to award a sole source, firm fixed price contract to The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory for the production of the Automated Celestial Navigation System. Valued at over 25 million dollars, the requirement covers the production of ACNS units, associated technical services, and the provision of spares and repair parts. The anticipated period of performance spans fiscal years 2023 through 2027, consisting of one base year and four one-year options, with a potential end date of October 31, 2026. Because Draper is the original equipment manufacturer and the sole supplier of the system, the government has determined that no other source possesses the necessary technical qualifications and resources to meet the Navy's schedule. This opportunity is classified as a likely recompete with medium confidence. While the current intent is to proceed without full and open competition, any future competitive solicitations will be announced via SAM.gov.

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Naval Sea Systems Command sole source contract to Draper for ACNS production through 2027.

NAICS

334511 - Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing

Place of Performance

Cambridge, MA, 02139, USA

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Navsea Hq
Contacts1 person available
OfficeWASHINGTON NAVY YARD, DC, 20376-5000, USA
Office AddressWASHINGTON NAVY YARD, DC, 20376-5000, USA

Full Description

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Predicted recompete opportunity based on federal award data.
Current Contract: N0002423C5232 Incumbent: THE CHARLES STARK DRAPER LABORATORY, INC. Contract Value: $25,107,412.71 Potential End Date: 2026-10-31T00:00:00.000Z Competition: NOT COMPETED Pricing: FIRM FIXED PRICE Classification: recompete-likely (Confidence: medium - 50/100)
The Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) intends to award a sole source contract to Charles Stark Draper Laboratory (Draper) of Cambridge, Massachusetts using other than full and open competition pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 2304 (c)(1) and as implemented by Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1. The contemplated contract is anticipated to cover FY23-FY27 production of the ACNS, to include one base year and four one-year options. The Government anticipates requirements for ACNS units, associated technical services, and the production of spares and repair parts. Draper is the original equipment manufacturer and sole supplier of the ACNS. No other source has the technical qualifications and the resources required to perform the work described herein within the Navy's schedule requirement. This pre-solicitation notice is for information only and shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government to solicit contractual offers or award contracts. The Government is not soliciting, nor will it accept, proposals as a result of this synopsis. If a competitive solicitation is issued in the future, it will be announced via SAM.gov, and interested parties must comply with that announcement. The Government will not reimburse respondents for any questions submitted or information provided as a result of this notice. This is not a solicitation or a promise to issue a solicitation, and this information is subject to modification and in no way binds the Government to award a contract. Responses to this notice must be received by 15:00 EST on 30 December 2021. Responses shall be submitted via e-mail to contact@example.gov and reference solicitation number N00024-22-R-5232.

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