Notice for New Weapon System Solicitation.doc

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) is issuing a solicitation for a new Weapon System for the Field Operations, Special Operations Division located at 99 New York Avenue Washington, DC 20226 area. The Government contemplates award of a Multiple Award Firm Fixed Price indefinite delivery and indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract for one base year and nine option years using commercial item procedures under FAR Part 15. Proposals may be submitted only by response to the attached solicitation package. Proposals must reference solicitation # DJA09S000028. If you intend to submit a proposal ensure all applicable blocks are completed on Standard Form SF 1449. Complete pricing in Section B for the base year and all option years. Complete all certifications and representations. Return the technical and price proposal in accordance with the solicitation to include your past performance references. All interested parties must submit a proposal by September 18th, 2009 no later than 3:00 PM Eastern Standard Time. This contract will be awarded to the contractor(s) that are most advantageous to the Government. Proposals must include technical capabilities, past performance, price and all necessary guns for the specification and performance testing as per the attached solicitation DJA09S000028. Only manufacturers will be allowed to submit proposals based on the solicitation. All questions must be submitted by August 17th, 2009 no later than 3:00 PM Eastern Standard Time. No questions will be answered after this date. All questions and answers will be provided to all prospective offeror(s) via a formal amendment to the solicitation number DJA09S000028. Proposals must be sent with regards to Technical Capabilities, Price and Past Performance (6 copies each) to ATF Logistics Acquisition Division attn: Jim Huff 99 New York Ave NE Washington, DC 20226, and all weapons must be delivered no later than the same closing date September 18th, 2009 no later than 3:00 PM Eastern Standard Time to ATF Firearms Technology Branch attn: Ron Davis 244 Needy Road Martinsburg, WV 25405. Instructions should be followed in accordance to the solicitation number DJA09S000028. There will be three (3) attachments for this requirement to include one (1 each) the solicitation and two (2 each) attachments under Section J which describes all Pass / Fail Criteria and Preferences.