This synopsis is being posted to the Federal Business Opportunities (FBO) page located at http://www.fbo.gov/ . FBO is the single point of entry for posting of synopsis and solicitations to the internet. Please feel free to use the FBO site to access information posted by NSWC Crane. The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division intends to enter into a Firm-Fixed-Price, Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ), Supplies contract with Dillon Aero, Inc., 8009 E. Dillon's Way, Scottsdale, AZ 85260, CAGE: 1PN61, in accordance with the statutory authority 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) as implemented by Far 6.302-1, only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. Establishing an alternative source would result in not only duplication of costs to the Government which is not expected to be recovered through competition, but would also require unacceptable delays in fielding this system to meet current requirements for these weapons systems. Such delays would include, but is not limited to, the additional time to organize, conduct, and complete testing and qualification of another system. The anticipated IDIQ contract will have a five (5) year ordering period. This procurement is for the MK44 Minigun System and Sustainment Parts with the following anticipated items: MK49 MOD 0, 7.62MM Minigun, M134 Barrel, Removable Track, Silver Thin Bearing, Guide Bar, Breech Bolt Assembly, Housing Assembly, Spade Grip Assembly, Top Cover Assembly, Safing Sector, Clutch Assembly, Solenoid, Clutch Gear Coupling, Rotating Knife, Sleeve, Drive, Can, Support, Aft, Gun, Post, Feeder Delinker, Feeder Sprocket, 4,000 Round Gear Reduction, 3,000 Round Gear Drive, Gun Control Unit (GCU), Gun Control Unit, 4,400 Round Ammo Can without Lid, 3,000 Round Ammo Can without Lid, Narrow Profile Booster Drive, DC Drive Motor, DC Booster Motor, Universal Brass Link Exhaust, Ammo/Last Rounds Lid, Standard Ammo Can Lid, Standard Dust Cover Lid, Left Slide Assembly. This acquisition is being procured under North American Industry Classification System code (NAICS) 332994 - Small Arms, Ordnance, and Ordnance Accessories Manufacturing with an anticipated contract minimum amount of $10,000.00 and an anticipated contract maximum amount not to exceed $12,500,000.00. The contractor shall be required to fire all weapons for break-in as required to ensure reliability and accuracy of the rifle system. Inspection and Acceptance will be at destination (NSWC Crane). Contract award is expected on a FOB Destination basis. This notice is not a request for competitive proposals. To be eligible for award, contractors submitting proposals to the solicitation must be properly registered in in the Government System for Award Management database (SAM). Offerors may obtain information on SAM registration and annual confirmation requirements by calling 1-866-606-8220, or via the Internet at www.sam.gov. Offerors must also be registered and current in the Joint Certification Program (JCP) in accordance with FAR 4.11 in order to receive the solicitation attachments. Information about the JCP is located at http://www.dlis.dla.mil. The proposed contract action is for supplies for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302-1. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all proposals received within after date of publication of this synopsis and prior to solicitation will be considered by the government. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. This will be a non-commercial acquisition in accordance with FAR Part 15. The solicitation will be available on or about 3/28/2014 at the following address: www.fbo.gov. All changes to the requirement that occur prior to the closing date will be posted to the FedBizOpps website. It is the responsibility of interested vendors to monitor the FedBizOpps website for amendments that may be issued to this solicitation. For changes made after the closing date, only those offerors that provide a proposal will be provided any changes/amendments and considered for future discussions and/or award. RFPs are in portable document format (PDF). No hard copies of the solicitation will be mailed. Interested sources must download from the www site listed. To download and view these documents, you will need the latest version of Adobe Acrobat Reader. This software is available free at http://www.adobe.com POC: Logan C. O'Brien, Code CXPP, at telephone 812-854-3333, Fax 812-854-5095 or e-mail: logan.obrien@navy.mil. Complete mailing address is: Mr. Logan C. O'Brien, Code CXML, Bldg. 3422, NAVSURFWARCENDIV Crane, 300 Highway 361, Crane, IN 47522-5001. Reference the above solicitation number when responding to this notice.
