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Notice of Intent to Award Automatic Fire Extinguishing System (AFES)

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The Marine Corps Systems Command plans to negotiate and award a sole source contract to KIDDE Technologies, Inc., located in Goleta, California, under the authority of 10 USC 2402(c)(2) and FAR clauses related to limited sources of supply. The contract involves the procurement of Automatic Fire Extinguishing System (AFES) kits, including fire suppressant bottles, hoses, sensors, wiring harnesses, and mounting hardware. These kits will be shipped in kit form for installation on Buffalo CAT III vehicles deployed in theater. The order includes approximately 75 primary kits, 10 spare kits, several sub-kits for retrofits and spares, and 21 test sets. The AFES kits will be configured based on existing designs developed by KIDDE for multiple versions of the Buffalo vehicle, identifying KIDDE as the sole responsible source capable of meeting this requirement. Interested parties are notified that no competitive solicitation will be issued, but may submit white papers, technical data, and past performance information by February 6, 2009, for consideration. Compliance with the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) and Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA) is mandatory for eligibility. The government will not cover any costs associated with responses or inquiries, and only email communications will be accepted. The contracting office is located at the Marine Corps Systems Command in Quantico, Virginia, with points of contact provided for further information. This effort is not open for competition, and final determination rests solely with the government.

General Info

Sole source contract to KIDDE for AFES kits on Buffalo CAT III vehicles, no competition.

Agency

Department Of Defense → Commander

NAICS

336992 - Military Armored Vehicle, Tank, and Tank Component Manufacturing

Place of Performance

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Timeline

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PostedJan 30

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Notice updatedJan 30

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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 intends to negotiate and award a sole source contract with KIDDE Technologies, Inc. a large business located in Goleta California, pursuant to 10 USC 2402(c)(2) as implemented by FAR 13.501(A)(1)(ii) and in accordance with FAR 6.302-1 Limited Sources of Supplies. The system will consist of combinations of bottles of fire suppressant, hoses, fire sensors, wiring harnesses, and mounting hardware. The hardware will be procured in kit form, so that kits may be sent to the theater and installed where the vehicles are deployed. The approximate quantities of kits required for the Buffalo CAT III vehicle is 75 kits, ten (10) spare kits, four (4) sub kits for MK1 Retrofit, one (1) sub kit for spares and 21 test sets. The configuration of the AFES kits will be based on existing designs developed by KDS for installation in the MK1, MK2A1 and new production MK3A2 Buffalo vehicles. As a result of this effort, KIDDE has been determined to be the only responsible source available to satisfy this requirement. All contractors who provide goods/services to DOD must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) Online Certifications and representations at (ORCA), http:\orca.bpn.gov, will also be required. Failure to comply with the ORCA registration may result in a vendor being ineligible for award. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposal and no formal solicitation package is available. However, interested parties may identify their capability to meet requirements by submitting a white paper, technical data for the items, and past performance data no later than 6 February 2009 to Karen A. Corporal at contact@example.gov. Responses received by 6 February 2009 will be considered. A determination by the Government not to compete this effort on a full and open basis is solely at the discretion of the Government.! The Government will not be responsible for any costs incurred in responding to this notice! Only e-mail inquiries will be accepted - no telephonic communications. See Note 22. Contracting Office Address: M67854 - MARINE CORPS SYSTEMS COMMAND Quantico, VA Point(s) of Contact: Karen A. Corporal - +1 (555) 000-0000 Richard Augsburger - +1 (555) 000-0000