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K--Arrestment Barrier System Upgrade

Awarded

N0016706Q5291Federal

Contract Overview

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The Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division plans to award a sole source fixed-price contract to Engineered Arresting Systems Corp. (ESCO) for the upgrade and redesign of the Arresting Barrier safety device used in their high-speed basin for ship hull testing. ESCO, the original equipment manufacturer of the currently installed barrier, holds the proprietary design, allowing them to provide the necessary modifications efficiently, which will minimize downtime of the carriage and reduce the risk of damage or injury. This contract is being pursued under the authority of FAR 6.302-1, justifying the sole source procurement due to ESCO's unique capabilities and ownership of the design. The solicitation, titled "K--Arrestment Barrier System Upgrade" and posted on August 31, 2006, comes from the Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division located in Bethesda, Maryland. While the contract is intended to proceed as a sole source award, other interested parties may submit statements of capabilities for government consideration. The goal is to ensure the safety and operational integrity of the high-speed basin by upgrading a critical safety component with minimal impact on ongoing testing activities.

General Info

Naval Surface Warfare Center awards sole source contract to ESCO for arresting barrier upgrade.

Agency

Department Of Defense → Nswc Carderock

Contract Value

$99,872

NAICS

332994 - Small Arms, Ordnance, and Ordnance Accessories Manufacturing

Place of Performance

MD, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Awardee

CURTISS-WRIGHT FLOW CONTROL SERVICE, LLC

Award Issued Date

11/02/2006, 12:00:00 AM UTC

Documents

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Timeline

PhaseAwarded

PostedAug 31

Presolicitation

AwardedNov 2

Contract was awarded

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Nswc Carderock

ContactsNo contacts available

OfficeBETHESDA, MD, 20817-5700, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Nswc Carderock

Office AddressBETHESDA, MD, 20817-5700, USA

ContactsNo contact information available

Full Description

The Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division operates a high speed basin for ship hull testing. The Arresting Barrier is a safety device that prevents a run-away carrage from dammaging the facility or injuring personnel. In accordance with FAR 6.302-1, The Navy intends to award a sole source fixed price contract to Engineered Arresting Systems Corp. ESCO of Aston PA. ESCO is the original equipment manufacturer of the barrier currently installed. ESCO holds the propriotary design for the barrier and is able to provide the redesign and upgrades quickly resulting in minimum downtime of the carrage. Interested sources may submit a statement of capabilities for consideration by the government.