The Master IDIQ contract for .50 Caliber and 7.62 Caliber Chutes 2013-2018, issued by the Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC), Crane Division, focuses on procuring specialized feed chute assemblies for military weapon systems. Specifically, the contract covers feed chutes and link chutes designed to support the GAU-17/MK-44 and GAU-21 weapon systems. The contract was established on March 27, 2013, with a shared ceiling value of $5,000,000 and a last order date of May 6, 2018, indicating a five-year procurement window for these critical military equipment components.
The task orders under this IDIQ consistently involve firm fixed-price delivery orders for feed chute assemblies, predominantly for the 7.62mm MK44 Gun Weapon System and the GAU-21 weapon system. Most task orders were set aside for Total Small Business, with contract values ranging from approximately $6,600 to $218,000. The delivery orders typically had completion dates within the same fiscal year as their award, spanning from July 2013 to September 2018. While multiple contractors likely participated, the available data shows significant participation from small businesses, with at least one instance of a Minority Owned Business (GSI International Inc.) receiving an award. The primary place of performance appears to be in Arizona, specifically Chandler, AZ, and the funding consistently originated from naval procurement channels.