MK 54 Array Nose Assemblies

Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC), Division Keyport intends to solicit and negotiate with Raytheon Company for a firm fixed price supply contract for upgraded MK 54 Array Nose Assemblies. This notice is a pre-solicitation synopsis, in accordance with FAR 5.201, to inform interested parties of the Government's intent to sole source to Raytheon. However, interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals. The Government will consider all responses received prior to the closing date of this synopsis. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Responses will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. This requirement is being issued as a synopsis for non-commercial items in accordance with FAR 5.203. This announcement constitutes the only synopsis. The solicitation number for this requirement will be issued as a request for proposal (RFP) N00253-14-R-0001. The applicable NAICS code for this requirement is 334511 and has a size standard of 750 employees. This procurement will be solicited under FAR 6.3-Other than Full and Open Competition. Provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Federal Circulars 2005-61 will be included in the solicitation. All questions regarding this synopsis should be submitted in writing, no later than 01 October 2013 1300 pm PDT. Questions should be submitted via e-mail to: contact@example.gov.