Retrofit Kits

The Marine Corps Systems Command in Quantico, VA, plans to award a contract for 5,000 retrofit kits to Military Systems Group, Nashville, TN, to fully upgrade the previously procured M35 Medium Machine Gun Vehicle Mount systems. This procurement is conducted under Federal Acquisition Regulation Part 6.302-1, citing that Military Systems Group is the sole responsible source capable of meeting the government’s requirements. The retrofit kits consist of specific parts including various blocks, guides, screws, washers, nuts, deflectors, and brackets designed to complete the fielding of the M35 retrofit program. The contract continues the existing effort under contract M67854-07-D-1150 and is meant to fulfill the complete retrofit of the fielded equipment. While the contract is awarded without competitive proposals due to the sole-source determination, other interested companies are allowed to submit a formal response by January 27, 2009, via email, although this is not a request for competitive proposals and no telephone inquiries will be entertained. The contract’s NAICS code is 332994, and the procurement originates from the Department of Defense, specifically the Commander office at Quantico, VA, with a location and contact details provided for correspondence. This action supports the continued modernization and sustainment of Marine Corps weapon system equipment through enhancement kits supplied by a proven and unique contractor.