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MK 18 Family of Systems (FOS) Assets

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The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Indian Head Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technology Division plans to award a sole-source contract modification to Hydroid, Inc. for additional MK 18 Family of Systems (FOS) assets, which include MK 18 Mod 1 and Mod 2 Systems, On Board Repair Parts, and Mod 2 Maintenance Kits. Hydroid, Inc., the only licensed U.S. manufacturer of the REMUS unmanned underwater vehicle variants and holder of all proprietary design and data rights, is uniquely positioned to fulfill this requirement. This procurement is conducted under sole-source authority due to the lack of other sources capable of meeting the agency's needs. This notice serves as a sources sought announcement rather than a solicitation, indicating the Government's intent to pursue the acquisition without competitive proposals at this stage. Although the Government will consider all responses to this notice, it retains full discretion over whether to proceed without competition. The Government emphasizes that this announcement does not constitute a commitment to award a contract and reserves the right to reject any or all inputs from interested parties. Any future formal solicitation would be published separately. The point of contact for this action is Jennifer Barnidge from NSWC Indian Head Division.

General Info

NSWC Indian Head to sole-source MK 18 FOS assets contract modification to Hydroid, Inc.

Agency

Department Of Defense → Nswc Indian Head Division

NAICS

334511 - Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing

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PhaseSources Sought

PostedJun 11

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Notice updatedJul 7

Notice type changed from Special Notice to Sources Sought. The notice title changed. The notice description changed.

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Nswc Indian Head Division

Contacts1 person available

OfficeINDIAN HEAD, MD, 20640-1533, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Nswc Indian Head Division

Office AddressINDIAN HEAD, MD, 20640-1533, USA

Contacts

Jennifer Barnidge

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+1 (555) 000-0000

Full Description

This Sources Sought notice is being posted to satisfy the requirement of Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement 206.302-1(d). The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Indian Head Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technology Division (NSWC IHEODTD), Contracts Department intends to award a modification to a sole-source contract award for the procurement of additional MK 18 Family of Systems (FOS) assets to include MK 18 Mod 1 and Mod 2 Systems, On Board Repair Parts (OBRP), and Mod 2 Maintenance Kits to Hydroid, Inc., located at 6 Benjamin Nye Circle, Pocasset, MA 02559. The MK 18 FOS UUV is a variant of the Hydroid REMUS UUV and Hydroid, Inc. is the only U.S. licensed manufacturer of the REMUS UUV Variants and maintains the proprietary design and all data rights to the REMUS. THIS NOTICE IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. This acquisition is being pursued on a sole source basis under the statutory authority of 10 USC 2304(C)(1), as implemented in FAR 6.302-1, only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals nor does it restrict the Government from an ultimate acquisition approach; however, the Government will consider all responses received to this notice. A determination by the Government not to compete this requirement is solely within the discretion of the Government. This notice should not be construed as a commitment by the Government for any purpose. Requests for solicitation will not receive a response. All information is to be submitted at no cost or obligation to the U.S. Government. The U.S. Government reserves the right to reject, in whole or in part, any input as a result of this market survey. The U.S. Government is not obligated to notify respondents of the results of this survey. If a formal solicitation is generated at a later date, a solicitation notice will be published.