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The United States Marine Corps Systems Command (MARCORSYSCOM) at Quantico, Virginia, intends to award a sole source contract to Zero Manufacturing, Inc., located in North Salt Lake, Utah, for the procurement of 70 Boresight Test Cases. This contract is issued under the authority permitting Other Than Full and Open Competition, citing that only Zero Manufacturing is the responsible source able to fulfill the agency’s specific requirements. The cases are commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) items designed with precise specifications, including internal dimensions of 40" by 28" by 15", a paintable surface, weight under 130 pounds, and must include a standard military transit case breather valve. The cushioning inside the case is required to be polyethylene foam of a specific density and color. The case must meet rigorous military standards, including MIL-STD-810G for loose cargo transport and MIL-T-21200 for shock testing, ensuring no damage to the boresight tube assembly it is designed to protect. The design must also include a cradle supporting the boresight tube with exact groove sizes and spacing. Zero Manufacturing Inc. is recognized as the sole qualified manufacturer of this item, making competitive bidding unnecessary at this time. Although this notice does not request competitive proposals, interested parties can submit a white paper with technical data and past performance information by a specified deadline to indicate their capability to meet the requirements. The final decision on whether to proceed with a competitive procurement rests with the government, which will consider any information submitted purely to evaluate the best course of action. Further information can be obtained by contacting the designated official via email, with no telephone inquiries accepted.

General Info

MARCORSYSCOM awards sole source contract to Zero Manufacturing for 70 military-standard boresight cases.

Agency

Department Of Defense → Commander

NAICS

325211 - Plastics Material and Resin Manufacturing

Place of Performance

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PostedJun 25

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Commander

ContactsNo contacts available

OfficeQUANTICO, VA, 22134-6050, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Commander

Office AddressQUANTICO, VA, 22134-6050, USA

ContactsNo contact information available

Full Description

The United States Marine Corps Systems Command (MARCORSYSCOM), Infantry Weapons Systems, Quantico, Virginia intends to solicit on a Sole Source basis under the statutory authority permitting Other Than Full and Open Competition 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements to Zero Manufacturing, Inc.; of 500 West 200 North, North Salt Lake, Utah for the following Commercial Off The Shelf (COTS) item: This contract will consist of initial issue provisioning of 70 Boresight Test Cases. The overall characteristics for the case are the following:1) Must have case lid capable of receiving boresight tube assembly (P/N 10340792-114, CAGE 82577).2) Internal dimension for the case must be 40" by 28" by 15". 3) Surface of case must be paintable.4) Weight must be less than 130 pounds.5) Case must contain a standard military transit case breather valve.6) Case cushioning must be polyethylene foam, density 2 pounds/cubic foot, charcoal grey.7) The case must have passed loose cargo transport in accordance with MIL-STD-810G, method 514.6, procedure II with no damage to the boresight tube assembly.8) The case must have passed shock testing in accordance with MIL-T-21200, paragraph 3.2.19.3.1 with no damage to the boresight tube assembly.9) The cradle must support a boresight tube with two grooves: a circular 6 " groove on one end of the tube and a circular groove 1.75" on the other end, and must be spaced 29 11/16" apart. Cradle thickness may not exceed 1/8".Zero Manufacturing Inc. is the manufacturer and only known vendor of this product and is therefore the only vendor deemed qualified to provide this item. The North American Industry Classification (NAICS) Code is 325211. This notice is not a request for competitive proposals and no solicitation is available. However, interested parties may identify their interest and capability to meet the requirements by submitting a white paper, technical data for the item, and past performance no later than 2:00 pm EST, 06 July 2009 to Commanding General, Marine Corps Systems Command, Attn: IWS Nicholas Booth, 2200 Lester St., Quantico, VA 22134. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed effort on a full and open basis is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether conducting a competitive procurement is in the best interest of the Government. Please contact Mr. Nicholas Booth at contact@example.gov for information regarding this sole source intention. No telephone calls will be accepted.