Notice of Intent to procure sixteen Linear Demolition Chanrge Systems (LDCS) on a Sole Source basis.

The Marine Corps Systems Command in Quantico, Virginia, intends to award an additional sixteen Linear Demolition Charge Systems (LDCS) to EG&G Technical Services, Inc., based in Albuquerque, New Mexico. This procurement will be conducted under the existing contract M67854-07-D-5069 on a sole source basis, as only this vendor is deemed capable of fulfilling the Marine Corps' specific requirements. The acquisition is justified under the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 6.302-1, indicating no other supplies or services will satisfy the agency’s needs. The LDCS units are critical components designed to support the Assault Breacher Vehicle (ABV), which uses the Abrams M1A1 chassis to enable rapid breaching operations of minefields and complex obstacles, thus enhancing the operational capabilities of the Marine Air Ground Task Force. The LDCS subsystem includes multiple components such as a Control Box, Local/Remote Box, Selector Switch Box, various junction boxes, rocket rail lift motors, sensors, and electrical harnesses, all of which contribute to the explosive breaching functionality of the ABV. This procurement notice is not a solicitation for competitive bids and does not offer any request for proposals. The contract supports the Department of Defense’s continued development and sustainment of specialized breaching equipment essential for combat readiness. The effort falls under NAICS code 541330 and will be executed through the Department of Defense’s Commander office in Quantico, VA.