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Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source Contract for the Procurement of 120mm Mortars for the Expeditionary Fire Support System (EFSS)

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The Marine Corps Systems Command at Quantico, VA plans to award a sole source contract to General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems for the procurement of 120mm rifled mortar ammunition used in the Expeditionary Fire Support System (EFSS). This indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract spans five years and covers specific mortar cartridges including high explosive, illumination, and smoke rounds, as well as a tail charge assembly. General Dynamics currently holds the developmental contract for these items, possesses unique manufacturing capabilities, and holds patents relevant to the production, making them the only qualified supplier. The contract is estimated to be awarded in September 2009, with a total value of approximately $198 million, and deliveries are to begin within 18 months of award. The contract falls under the NAICS code 332993 for ammunition manufacturing, excluding small arms. Although this is a non-competitive sole source award notice, parties interested in providing similar products may express their interest by submitting relevant technical and past performance information by early March 2009. Compliance with the Central Contractor Register and online certification at ORCA is mandatory for eligibility. Questions regarding the contract may be directed to the designated contract specialist by late February 2009. The government retains full discretion over whether or not to compete the procurement on a broader basis.

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Five-year sole source contract to General Dynamics for 120mm mortar ammunition, valued at $198 million.

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Department Of Defense → Commander

NAICS

332993 - Ammunition (except Small Arms) Manufacturing

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PostedFeb 2

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Commander

ContactsNo contacts available

OfficeQUANTICO, VA, 22134-6050, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Commander

Office AddressQUANTICO, VA, 22134-6050, USA

ContactsNo contact information available

Full Description

The Marine Corps Systems Command, Quantico, VA intends to award a Five Year, Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity, Sole Source contract to General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (DG-OTS), 11399 16th Court North, Suite 200, St. Petersburg, FL, 33716 for 120mm Rifled Mortar ammunition for the Marine Corps' Expeditionary Fire Support System (EFSS.) The specific items are DODIC: CA45, Cartridge, 120mm Mortar High Explosive M1101; CA46, Cartridge, 120mm Mortar Illumination M1105; and CA49, Cartridge, 120mm Mortar Smoke M1103; DWGU, Tail Charge Assembly (TCA) M237. DG-OTS is currently producing these mortars for the Marine Corps under the EFSS developmental contact, and holds patent right to items and possesses unique knowledge and production line capabilities for immediate production of the required item and is therefore the only vendor deemed qualified to provide this item. Estimated contract award date is September 2009. Estimated total contract value is $1! 98,000,000. Deliveries will be required to begin no later than 18 months after contract award. The North American Industry Classification (NAICS) Code is 332993, Ammunition (Except Small Arms) Manufacturing. This notice is not a request for competitive proposals and no solicitation is available. However, interested parties may identify their interest and capability to meet the requirements by submitting a white paper, technical data for the item, and past performance data no later than 05 March 2009, to Commanding General, Marine Corps Systems Command, Attn: Code PMM 2041, 2200 Lester St., Quantico, VA 22134 or email at contact@example.gov. Responses received by 05 March 2009 will be considered. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed effort on a full and open basis is solely within the discretion of the Government. All contractors who provide goods/services to the DoD must be registered in the Central Contractor Register (CCR). Online Certi! fications and Representations at (ORCA), http://orca.bpn.gov, will also be required. Failure to comply with ORCA registration may make a vendor offeror ineligible for award. Questions may be submitted no later than 25 February 2009, by email to contract specialist Laurel Baker at contact@example.gov. Refer to Numbered Note 22.