FY17-21 MK 110 Mod 0 GWS Production

This is a sources sought notice for information and acquisition planning purposes. The proposed contract action is for production of the MK 110 Mod 0 Gun Weapon System (GWS) for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one responsible source under the authority of 10 U.S.C. 2304 (c)(1). Interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement in response to this notice through a capability statement. This Sources Sought notice is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all information received shall be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government to compete this proposed procurement will not be based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. BAE Systems Land & Armaments L.P. is the sole producer of the MK 110 Mod 0 (GWS). This production contract will include the manufacture of the MK 110 Gun Weapon System, procuring associated spare parts and providing engineering services in support of the fielded systems. BAE Systems Land & Armaments L.P. is the only known responsible source with the requisite resources, knowledge, capability and experience to satisfy the engineering design, development, and interface requirements of the United States Coast Guard (USCG) in accordance with system specifications for the Offshore Patrol Cutter (OPC) HSCG-11-OPCXX of 18 April 2011. This is not a request for proposal (RFP) and a formal solicitation is not available at this time. This notice does not constitute a commitment by the Government to issue an RFP, contract or order. The Government will not pay for any effort expended or any material provided in response to this announcement, nor will the Government return any data provided. Interested vendors should submit a capability statement (not to exceed five pages) that demonstrates their capability to provide the supplies and to perform the services described herein. The capability statement shall include: Company name Address Business size (small, small disadvantaged, 8(a), women owned, HUBZone, veteran-owned, or service-disabled veteran-owned) [more than one category may be selected as applicable] Point of contact (POC) information for the interested firm Company's technical capabilities If your company has an approved Quality Management System (in accordance with NAVSEA Standard 009-04). The capability statement should also identify, by contract number, past or current contracts and/or subcontracts that were awarded to your firm, period of performance, contract type, contract amount, a description of the relevant corporate experience gained, and a point of contact for the customer/recipient of the work performed. The Government will evaluate each respondent's capability statement to determine if the respondent has the requisite experience to complete the requirements described herein. No telephone inquiries will be accepted. The Government does not commit to providing a response to any comment or questions. No basis for a claim against the Government shall arise as a result of this announcement. Responses should be received no later than 4 November 2015. All responses should be forwarded to Matthew Gilliard, email: contact@example.gov, and Christopher D'Antuono, email: contact@example.gov.