57MM Target Practice Cartridge

Naval Surface Warfare Center, Indian Head EOD Technology Division (NSWC IHEODTD) has a requirement for the manufacture, assembly, test, and delivery of 57mm Target Practice (TP) Cartridges. The 57mm TP Cartridge is currently used in conjunction with the MK 110 57mm Gun Mount. The TP Cartridge consists of an inert projectile, a brass cartridge case, a primer, and Low Vulnerability Ammunition propellant.  The solicitation will be advertised on an unrestricted basis inviting full and open competition after exclusion of sources (In Accordance With Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.202).  Government First Article Testing will be required.  This synopsis is for non-commercial items/services.  The upcoming solicitation number will be N00174-19-R-0149, and will be issued as a request for proposal (RFP). Proposals will be requested with the release of the solicitation. All responsible sources may submit a proposal, which shall be considered by the agency.

As a result of the solicitation, the Government intends to award up to three (3) Base-plus-Four-Option-Year, Firm-Fixed-Price, Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract(s) to the responsible Offeror(s) whose proposal represents the Best Value to the Government. The trade-off process will be utilized in accordance with the Qualitative Evaluation Factors and Sub-factors set forth in the solicitation. The contract will require ISO 9001 compliance and a successful pre-award quality/safety survey.

The anticipated evaluation factors are as follows: (1) Technical; (2) Past Performance; (3) Price; and (4) Small Business Subcontracting Plan.  The Technical factor includes four Sub-Factors: (1) Production/Manufacturing; (2) Quality Assurance and Testing Capabilities; (3) Program Schedule; and (4) Management. The Government intends to award the contract(s) without holding discussions, but reserves the right to hold discussions at the Government’s discretion if deemed necessary to obtain the best value for the Government.

This is a pre-solicitation only. A DRAFT Request for Proposal (RFP) is posted for the convenience of interested parties. Interested contractors should watch for the issuance of the Official solicitation which will have specific instructions and requirements associated with the procurement.  The tentative date for issuing the solicitation is approximately fifteen days following this pre-solicitation post.  These are only tentative dates and the solicitation will provide specific dates.

The Official RFP will be posted on the Beta.SAM.GOV website at https://beta.sam.gov.  THE SOLICITATION WILL BE AVAILABLE IN ELECTRONIC FORMAT ONLY. Paper copies of the solicitation, amendments, drawings and maps will not be provided. IT IS THE CONTRACTOR’S RESPONSIBILITY TO CHECK THE WEBSITE DAILY FOR ANY AMENDMENTS AND OTHER INFORMATION PERTAINING TO THIS SOLICITATION. Once the RFP has been posted, all technical/contractual questions must be submitted in writing to: Lawrence.Connell@navy.mil. In the email, please clearly indicate your company name, section and paragraph number of the RFP or specification as applicable.

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