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Precision Guidance Kit (PGK)

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W15QKN26DA072_REDACTED_JAFederal

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This sole-source, five-year Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract, identified as W15QKN-26-D-0072, is for the production of M1156 Precision Guidance Kits (PGK) and their variants. Managed by the Department of Defense through the Army Contracting Command - New Jersey and the W6QK Acc-Ri-Picatinny office, the agreement utilizes Firm-Fixed-Priced delivery orders. The procurement is justified under FAR 6.302-1, as market research and procurement history indicate that only one responsible source can fulfill the requirements without causing substantial duplication of costs. The contract falls under NAICS code 332993 and is associated with performance activities located in Minnesota. Administrative oversight is provided by primary point of contact Lauren Tagliente and secondary contact Alison Oggier. This public notice serves as the formal justification and approval for limiting competition to ensure the continued production and availability of these precision guidance systems.

General Info

Five-year sole-source IDIQ contract for M1156 Precision Guidance Kits production in Minnesota.

Agency

Department Of Defense → W6QK Acc-Ri-Picatinny

NAICS

332993 - Ammunition (except Small Arms) Manufacturing

Place of Performance

47075, MN, 55442, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

1

CAO-23-0346 Justification and Approval for M1156 PGK Production

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PostedSep 11

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AwardedOct 20

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → W6QK Acc-Ri-Picatinny

Contacts2 people available

OfficePICATINNY ARSENAL, NJ, 07806-5000, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → W6QK Acc-Ri-Picatinny

Office AddressPICATINNY ARSENAL, NJ, 07806-5000, USA

Contacts

Lauren Tagliente

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Alison Oggier

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Full Description

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In accordance with RFO 6.301, this notice serves to make the justification associated with W15QKN-26-D-0072 publically available.

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