Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source

The Program Executive Officer Land Systems plans to award a sole source contract modification to General Dynamics Land System for the procurement of 869 additional Egress Upgrade Kits under the existing contract M67854-14-C-5501. This procurement addresses the updated Marine Corps Requirements Oversight Council's decision to sustain a larger fleet of MRAP Cougar vehicles by upgrading US Marine Corps assets. Furthermore, these additional kits will fulfill upgrade needs for related MRAP vehicles used by the US Navy and US Air Force. The contract is not open for competitive bidding; however, interested parties may submit written statements of capability within 15 calendar days of the notice's publication, with all communications directed to the designated contract specialist. The contract falls under the NAICS code 336992 and is managed by the Department of Defense, specifically through the office located in Quantico, Virginia. The notice clarifies that no telephonic inquiries are allowed and emphasizes the sole source justification per FAR 6.302-1, confirming that General Dynamics Land System is the only responsible source capable of meeting the agency’s requirements. Contact points for the contract include Alicia Sims, the contract specialist, and Carl Bradshaw, the contracting officer.