SOLE SOURCE - FRONT STEERING ASSEMBLY AND UPGRADES FOR THE INTERNAL TRANSPORTABLE VEHICLE (ITV), PROGRAM FOR THE UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS (USMC)

N00164-16-T-JS29 - SOLE SOURCE - FRONT STEERING ASSEMBLY AND UPGRADES FOR THE INTERNAL TRANSPORTABLE VEHICLE (ITV), PROGRAM FOR THE UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS (USMC) - FSC 2305 - NAICS 336330 Anticipated Issue Date: 25 AUG 2016 - Anticipated Closing Date: 09 SEP 2016 - Time 2:00 PM EDT SOLE SOURCE PROCUREMENT - The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division has a requirement for a five year IDIQ contract for front steering assembly and upgrades for the ITV. This contract action is anticipated to result in a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP), Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ). The anticipated CLIN structure is as follows: CLIN 0001 Front Steering Assembly: Min 5 CLIN 0002 Upgrades CLIN 0003 Data Delivery terms are F.O.B Destination, Inspection and Acceptance: Destination. Data deliverables are in accordance with Contract Data Requirements Lists, DD 1423's. The proposed contract action is for supplies for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source, Sweet Manufacturing, Incorporated, 3421 South Burdick Street, Kalamazoo, MI 49001, Cage Code: 7LSQ9 for an estimated contract ceiling amount of $750,000. This effort will be conducted on a sole source basis in accordance with the statutory authority 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) as implemented by FAR 6.302-1. The basis for restricting competition is due to the unique technical design and application of this system, the rigorous testing and qualification requirements for this system, the duplicative cost to the Government that is not expected to be recovered through competition, and the unacceptable delays for fulfilling this requirement through any other source. The proposed contract action will use written solicitation procedures in accordance with FAR part 13.5. The request for proposal will be sent via electronic mail directly to the sole source vendor. All changes to the requirement will be provided to sole source vendor. Responsible sources may contact the point of contact identified below to request a copy of the solicitation and solicitation documents. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered by the agency. However, responsible sources must be properly registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and the Joint Certification Program (JCP) in order to receive the controlled attachments. Offerors may obtain information on SAM registration and annual confirmation requirements by calling +1 (555) 000-0000 or via the internet at https://www.sam.gov. Information about the JCP is located at http://www.dlis.dla.mil. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. Companies interested in subcontracting opportunities should contact Sweet Manufacturing, Incorporated, 3421 South Burdick Street, Kalamazoo, MI 49001, directly. Special Notice: Sources sought notice N00164-16-S-NB93 was previously posted to http://www.fedbizopps.gov. Questions or inquiries should be directed to Ms. Rebecca Lingenfelter, Code 0233, at telephone +1 (555) 000-0000, Fax +1 (555) 000-0000 or e-mail: contact@example.gov. Please reference the above solicitation number when responding to this notice.