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DRAFT Presolicitation - BLU-129/B

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FA8186-16-R-0129Federal

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This draft presolicitation issued by the Department of Defense, solicitation number FA8186-16-R-0129, concerns the BLU-129/B Warhead Case Production requirement. Posted on September 30, 2016, it serves as an early market research tool to gather industry feedback, comments, and questions by July 29, 2016. The solicitation is managed through the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. Fund availability has not yet been secured, so no awards will be made until funds are confirmed, and the government reserves the right to cancel the solicitation at any time without reimbursement obligations. Key events include an Industry Day scheduled for July 21, 2016, at China Lake, California, which offers the sole opportunity for prospective contractors to inspect the Government Furnished Equipment for the BLU-129/B Warhead Case Production. Participation requires submitting a filled NAWS Badge Request Form by July 7, 2016. The draft RFP is distributed to encourage engagement with designated points of contact: Contracting Officer Jonathan Cansdale and buyer Diana Graziano. Updated Q&As and critical instructions are provided to ensure interested parties understand submission protocols and timelines. The NAICS code associated with this contract is 332993, relating to ammunition manufacturing.

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DoD explores industry feedback for BLU-129/B warhead case production; funding pending.

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Department Of Defense → FA8681 Aflcmc Ebd

NAICS

332993 - Ammunition (except Small Arms) Manufacturing

Place of Performance

FL

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FA8681-16-R-0129 Draft RFP - BLU-129/B Warhead Cases

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FA8681-16-R-0129 Question and Answers (29 Aug 2016)

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FA8687-16-R-0129 BLU-129 Warhead Case Production - First Q&A

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NAWSCL Badge Request Form (Rev 07-2013)

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Industry_Day_Q%26A.pdf

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Instructions_for_Badge_Request_Form.pdf

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Revised_Atach_12_Industry_Day_Information_-_30Jun2016.pdf

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA8681 Aflcmc Ebd
Contacts2 people available
OfficeEGLIN AFB, FL, 32542-6883, USA
Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA8681 Aflcmc Ebd
Office AddressEGLIN AFB, FL, 32542-6883, USA
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Diana R Graziano
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Jonathan CansdaleContracting Officer
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NOTICE TO INDUSTRY: Please see the posted Presolicitation/Synopsis for this effort in FedBizOpps under Solicitation number: FA868117R0129. It was posted on September 30, 2016. DRAFT RFP. Attention to industry: Attachment 12 Industry Day Information has been updated and is attached. Important information is provided upfront and is as follows: 1. Industry Day is scheduled for 21 July 2016 at China Lake, CA. 2. A fillable NAWS Badge Request Form is provided with instructions and are attached. It must be filled in and submitted no later than 7 July 2016, in accordance with the Instructions. 3. This is the only opportunity to inspect the BLU-129/B Warhead Case Production requirement Government Furnished Equipment (GFE). If/when an official RFP is released for this same requirement, there will NOT be another opportunity to inspect/view the BLU-129/B Warhead Case Production Government Furnished Equipment (GFE). 4. Q&As are attached. NOTE: Section J Attachment 12 Industry Day (scheduled 21 July 2016) has actions required no later than 7 July 2016 in order to participate. This is a DRAFT RFP being utilized for market research and to obtain industry feedback, comments questions to the PCO, Jonathan Cansdale and the buyer Diana Graziano not later than 29 July 2016, 2:00p.m.CST. NOTICE TO OFFEROR: Funds are not presently available for this effort. No award will be made under this solicitation until funds are available. The Government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation, either before or after the closing date. In the event the Government cancels this solicitation, the Government has no obligation to reimburse an offeror for any costs.

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