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Mk 45 New Construction and Modernization

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The Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technology Division plans to award a sole source contract to BAE Systems Land and Armaments for the Mk 45 Gun Mount new construction and modernization. BAE Systems is uniquely qualified, possessing the necessary production capacity, expertise, and experience needed to overhaul, build, and deliver Mk 45 and Mk 54 Gun Mounts as well as manufacture Mk 45 barrels to support the Navy's Aegis Modernization, Destroyer shipbuilding, and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) programs. This acquisition is being conducted under the legal authority that allows non-competitive contracting because no other source can meet these specific requirements. The notice emphasizes that this is not a solicitation for competitive proposals, although responses from interested parties providing company information and capabilities will be accepted and considered. Respondents to this notice must submit detailed organizational and capability information by the specified deadline, with instructions for submission requiring electronic responses to designated points of contact at NSWC IHEODTD. The notice clarifies that a contract solicitation will not be issued, and any decision not to compete remains at the Government’s discretion. The contract falls under NAICS code 332994 and is managed by the office located in Indian Head, Maryland, with the primary contract specialist designated as a point of contact. This action ensures that the Navy's specialized and technical requirements for the Mk 45 Gun Mount are met by a proven and sole capable provider.

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Sole source contract awarded to BAE Systems for Mk 45 Gun Mount construction and modernization.

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332994 - Small Arms, Ordnance, and Ordnance Accessories Manufacturing

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MD

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Nswc Indian Head Division
Contacts1 person available
OfficeINDIAN HEAD, MD, 20640-1533, USA
Office AddressINDIAN HEAD, MD, 20640-1533, USA
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Wayne BrownContract Specialist

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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, Code 02 intends to award a contract for the purchase of Mk 45 New Construction and Modernization on a sole source basis with BAE Systems Land and Armaments (CAGE 44114), 4800 E River Road Minneapolis, MN 55421. BAE Systems Land and Armaments is the only source that which possesses the production capacity, knowledge and proven experience to conduct Mk 45 Gun Mount overhauls, build and deliver new Mk 54 Gun Mounts, and manufacture Mk 45 Gun Mount barrels to fulfill the Navy's Aegis Modernization, Destroyer shipbuilding and FMS program requirements. THIS IS NOT AN INVITATION FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS. 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; 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. No solicitation will be available for this procurement. Information provided herein is subject to change and in no way binds the Government to solicit or award a contract. All interested sources shall provide the organization name, address, point of contact, phone number, fax number, e-mail address, business size, taxpayer identification number, DUNS number, and CAGE Code. In addition, all interested sources shall provide a summary of their company's capabilities. All responding sources must email their response submissions no later than ## Month 2019 to: NSWC IHEODTD Attn: Maikol A. Santa Cruz G31 3rd Ave., Bldg. 61N Picatinny Arsenal, NJ 07806 maikol.santacruz@navy.mil 2) NSWC IHEODTD Attn: Wayne Brown 4081 N. Jackson Road, Bldg. 841 Indian Head, MD 20640-5035 wayne.r.brown@navy.mil Large files need to be compressed using Zip and renamed with a .piz file extension.

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