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The contract modification pertains to finalizing an option under an existing agreement with Kuchera Defense Systems to leverage recently developed technology for adaptation to a Mobile Manipulator Explosives Containment System. The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division, requires this technology transition as well as research and development activities focused on advanced energy systems for unmanned systems and logistics support. This action involves exercising Option 1 of the original contract to meet these needs. The procurement will be conducted through a sole-source negotiation with Kuchera Defense Systems under FAR 6.302-1, indicating no competitive solicitation will be issued. Inspection and acceptance of deliverables are set to occur at the destination within 18 months following the modification issuance. Any updates or changes to the requirements prior to the closing date will be posted on official government procurement sites including the Crane website, FedBizOpps, and NECO. Interested parties are encouraged to monitor these platforms and may submit inquiries or request information via fax or email directed to the designated point of contact. This contract supports engineering and manufacturing development efforts within the Department of Defense, specifically managed by the Naval Surface Warfare Center Crane Division in Indiana.

General Info

Kuchera Defense Systems sole-source option for mobile explosives containment tech development, 18-month delivery.

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541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)

Place of Performance

IN

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Nswc Crane
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OfficeCRANE, IN, 47522-5001, USA
Office AddressCRANE, IN, 47522-5001, USA
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This synopsis is being posted to definitize an existing Option under Contract N00164-06-C-6670 with Kuchera Defense Systems, Windber, PA. The Option was synopsized previously but was not fully defined at that time. Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division has a requirement to utilize recently developed technology under the existing contract and adapt that technology for use on a Mobile Manipulator Explosives Containment System (MMECS). In addition, the Government has a requirement for Research and Development efforts pertaining to Advanced Energy Systems for Unmanned Systems and for Logistics Support for these systems. Therefore, Option 1 will be exercised to satisfy this requirement. The Government intends to solicit and negotiate this contract modification on a sole-source basis with KDS, in accordance with FAR 6.302-1. Note 22 applies. Inspection and acceptance shall be at destination within 18 months of modification issuance. All changes to the requirement that occur prior to the closing date will be posted to Crane web site, FedBizOpps and NECO. It is the responsibility of interested vendors to monitor the Crane web site, FedBizOpps and/or NECO. No solicitation will be issued but interested parties may submit inquiries or request for information by sending a fax to Diane Rhein, FAX +1 (555) 000-0000 or send a request via e-mail (e-mail preferred) to contact@example.gov.

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