Synopsis.docx

The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) Lakehurst, New Jersey, intends to award a IDIQ for the MQ-4C Triton Unmanned Aircraft (UA) program for the production and delivery of the Waveguide Nitrogen Hand truck for Naval Air Systems Command and other customers. The MQ-4C Program is located in Lakehurst, New Jersey. The program is requesting a five-year, Firm Fixed Price, Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity type contract. The initial requirement is for a minimum of one (1) each Waveguide Nitrogen Hand truck for first article testing. The Contractor shall manufacture and deliver Waveguide Nitrogen Hand truck in Accordance with the Statement of Work (SOW), the Government-furnished drawing package, and the requirements of the contract. The anticipated period of performance is five years to include one (1) twelve month base period and four (4) twelve month option periods.

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This full and open competitive procurement will utilize the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) method of source selection.

The solicitation will be posted on or about April 18 2017 to the Federal Business Opportunities Website (www.fbo.gov). Except as noted here, the Government will only release the solicitation/Request For Proposal, including any subsequent amendments, on this website. No telephone requests for the solicitation will be accepted, no written requests will be accepted and no hard copies of the solicitation package will be mailed. Any amendment issued will be posted to the same website. After the solicitation release, vendors should regularly access the website to ensure they have all amendments. No emailed or faxed proposals will be accepted – only hard copies with an electronic version of the proposal on a CD. The point of contact for this effort is: Mr. Christopher Fazio, Contract Specialist, Christopher.Fazio1@navy.mil

The Technical Drawing Package is export controlled. Contractors interested in receiving the necessary technical data for proposal purposes, must submit a valid, current DD Form 2345 Military Critical Technical Data Agreement to this office. The DD Form 2345 must be on file with the United States/Canada Joint Certification Office. To file a DD Form 2345, please visit the DLIS website at www.dlis.dla.mil/jcp/, or contact them at 1-800-352-3572. This website will provide all necessary information concerning certification under the Joint Certification Program.

Only after release of the Solicitation, interested Firms shall submit a written request for a copy of the Technical Data Package through Mr. Christopher Fazio at: Christopher.Fazio1@navy.mil. To obtain a copy of the Technical Drawing Package, the written request must be submitted to this office and must include the name of your company, mailing address, phone number, email address, current CAGE number and a copy of current DD Form 2345.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Registration in the System for Award Management database will be a prerequisite for receiving an award. For more information on SAM, refer to the SAM website at https://www.sam.gov

Any questions about this announcement shall be submitted to Mr. Christopher Fazio at Christopher.Fazio1@navy.mil. Note all questions and answers specific to this solicitation will be posted to the www.fbo.gov website.

THIS PRE-SOLICITATION NOTICE IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL! The Government is not obligated to and will not pay for any information received from potential sources as a result of this synopsis. This synopsis is for information and planning purposes only, it does not constitute a solicitation for bid or proposals, and should not be construed as a commitment by the Government. The information provided herein is subject to change and in no way binds the Government to solicit for or award a competitive contract.