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MK 5 Velocimeter Replacement

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N00024-15-R-5415Federal

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The Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) plans to issue a competitive Request for Proposal (RFP) for the production of the MK 5 Velocimeter, a critical component of the MK 160 Gun Computer System used on U.S. Navy Destroyers and Cruisers as well as Foreign Military Sales ships. The MK 5 Velocimeter includes an antenna, RF transmitter, receiver, and electronics designed to measure and process the muzzle velocity of 5-inch projectiles fired from the MK 46 Gun Weapon System. This data is transmitted to the Gun Computer System via a bi-directional RS-232 serial link to support accurate weapon firing. This procurement will be conducted as a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS Code 332994, which applies to businesses with up to 1,000 employees. The solicitation, number N00024-15-R-5415, along with all relevant attachments, will be released electronically by September 30, 2015. The technical data package (TDP) necessary for proposal preparation will also be made available electronically in advance to registered contractors in the Department of Defense System for Award Management. All communications and requests regarding the TDP or solicitation should be directed to the assigned Contracting Officer, Christopher D'Antuono. The government emphasizes that all solicitation documents and any amendments will be handled electronically, with no obligation to maintain offerors' mailing lists or provide paper copies.

General Info

NAVSEA issues small business RFP for MK 5 Velocimeter production, electronic solicitation by September 30.

Agency

Department Of Defense → Naval Air Systems Command

NAICS

332994 - Small Arms, Ordnance, and Ordnance Accessories Manufacturing

Place of Performance

Set-Aside

SBA

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PhasePresolicitation

PostedJul 30

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Naval Air Systems Command

Contacts1 person available

OfficePATUXENT RIVER, MD, 20670-5000, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Naval Air Systems Command

Office AddressPATUXENT RIVER, MD, 20670-5000, USA

Contacts

Christopher Louis D'AntuonoContracting Officer

contact@example.gov

+1 (555) 000-0000

Full Description

The Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) intends to issue a competitive Request for Proposal (RFP) for the production of the MK 5 Velocimeter. MK 5 Velocimeter is a component of all United States Navy (USN) and U.S. Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Gun Computer System (GCS) MK 160 Variants deployed aboard Destroyer and Cruiser ship classes. The MK 160 GCS is a component of the MK 34 Gun Weapon System (GWS). The MK 5 Velocimeter is a single unit that consists of an antenna, RF transmitter, receiver, and electronics required to measure and process muzzle velocity of the fired 5-inch projectile. It is mounted externally on the non-recoiling section of the MK 46 GWS barrel, to measure and provide muzzle Initial Velocities (IVs) of the fired projectiles to the GCS via a bi-directional RS-232 serial link. NAVSEA intends for this acquisition to be a 100% Small Business Set Aside. The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code for this requirement is 332994 with a Small Business Size Standard of 1,000 employees. RFP (N00024-15-R-5415) and related attachments will be issued electronically on or before 30 September 2015. CAUTION: This solicitation will be issued electronically as will any amendments thereto. Because of this, the Government is under no obligation to maintain an offeror's mailing list. The Government is making the technical data package (TDP) available in advance of issuing the RFP. The TDP will be made available effective immediately. Vendors wishing to have access to an electronic copy of the TDP may request it directly from the Government Points of Contact (POCs) listed at the end of this notice. No paper copies of the TDP will be issued. Contractors are required to be registered in the Department of Defense (DoD) System for Award Management (SAM) prior to receiving the TDP. All comments/questions regarding TDP releases may be addressed to the Contracting Officer, Mr. Chris D'Antuono, email contact@example.gov.