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Vertical Launch System (VLS) Inert/Explosive Bolts and Shipping Brackets

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N6426719R0033Federal

Submission Closed09/28/2019, 12:00:00 AM UTC

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AI Contract Overview

The Naval Surface Warfare Center intends to award a firm-fixed-price contract for the procurement of MK 8 inert and explosive bolts, including necessary shipping brackets, for the MK 25 Vertical Launching System. Under the authority of FAR 6.302-1, the government is pursuing a sole source procurement with Cartridge Actuated Devices Inc. because they are identified as the only approved source of supply on the Source Control Drawing. While this notice is primarily informational, other interested vendors may submit capability statements to be considered for future acquisitions. To be eligible, parties must provide a valid Technical Data Agreement to receive the required drawings and submit their documentation to the procurement specialist by the specified deadline. All responses must demonstrate the ability to meet government requirements regarding quality, accuracy, reliability, and schedule.

General Info

Agency

Department Of Defense → Naval Surface Warfare Center

Contract Value

NAICS

325920 - Explosives Manufacturing

Place of Performance

CA, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Awardee

CARTRIDGE ACTUATED DEVICES INC

Award Issued Date

09/28/2019, 12:00:00 AM UTC

Documents

1.5_SOW_VLS_MK_8_CAD_V2_DRAFT_BZ.docx

A4_SOW_N6426719R0033.docx

C4_RFP_N6426719R00330001.pdf

C4_RFP_N6426719R0033_-_Released.pdf

E23_J%26A_Sole_Source_N6426719R0033_Redacted.pdf

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3 updates

PhaseAwarded

PostedMay 20

Sources Sought

Notice updatedMay 29

Response deadline changed from Jun 5, 2019 to Jun 12, 2019. The notice description changed. The point of contact changed.

Type ChangedJun 26

Sources Sought → Presolicitation

Type ChangedAug 14

Presolicitation → Solicitation

Justification (J&A)Oct 15

Justification & Approval published

Justification (J&A)Oct 15

Justification & Approval published

AwardedSep 28

Contract was awarded

Submission Closed

09/28/2019, 12:00:00 AM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Naval Surface Warfare Center

Contacts1 person available

OfficeNORCO, CA, 92860, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Naval Surface Warfare Center

Office AddressNORCO, CA, 92860, USA

Contacts

Kelsey R. WrenContract Specialist

contact@example.gov

+1 (555) 000-0000

Full Description

The purpose of this sole source synopsis is to notify Industry of the Government's intent to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302-1 for this procurement action. This notice is in response to the sources sought notice under the same solicitation number issued on 29 May 2019. As a result of the sources sought notice, the Government anticipates the issuance of a Firm-Fixed-Price contract for the acquisition of MK 8 Inert and Explosive Bolts with the necessary shipping brackets for the MK 25 Vertical Launching System to Cartridge Actuated Devices Inc., 51 Dwight Pl, Fairfield, NJ, 07004-3311. The Source Control Drawing identifies Cartridge Actuated Devices Inc. as the only approved source of supply. Vendors who are interested in qualifying their product for purposes of future acquisitions must contact the design control activity specified on the source control drawing. This notice is published for informational purposes only and not a request for proposals. However, interested parties may identify their interest and submit a capability statement stating specifically how their proposed products can meet the Government's requirements without compromising the quality, accuracy, reliability, and schedule. Capability statement received by 12 July 2019, shall be considered by NSWC Corona. Responses must be submitted in writing to the procurement specialist, Kelsey Wren, via email at contact@example.gov no later than 12:00 pm PST on the date noted above. Email should reference Presolicitation Notice N6426718R0033 in the subject line. *** NOTE: Interested parties shall contact the procurement specialist identified below to receive the Drawing. Vendors are required to submit a valid "Technical Data Agreement" (DD From 2345) as a condition of receiving the Drawing. Responses submitted by those who did not request the drawing are not acceptable and will not be considered. ***