FY16 40mm Grenade Ammunition

The Army Contracting Command - Rock Island (ACC-RI) and the Project Manager for Maneuver Ammunition Systems (PM-MAS) intend to award one single-year firm-fixed-price contract on a sole source basis to AMTEC Corporation, Janesville, WI, for the following 40mm grenade items:

M430A1 Cartridge, High Velocity, Metal Pallet -- NSN 1310-01-564-2160: Qty 661,248
M430A1 Cartridge, High Velocity, Wood Pallet -- NSN 1310-01-567-5540: Qty 120,096
M433 Cartridge, Low Velocity -- NSN 1310-00-992-0451: Qty 59,904
M781 Cartridge, Low Velocity -- NSN 1310-01-589-4275: Qty 1,850,920
M918 Cartridge, High Velocity -- NSN 1310-01-572-0693: Qty 11,680
Mixed Belt (Linked M918 and M385A1), High Velocity -- NSN 1310-01-541-8181:Qty 2,000,000
M385A1 Cartridge, High Velocity -- NSN 1310-01-572-0689 Qty 240,800

Delivery period shall be Dec 2016 - Mar 2018.

THIS NOTICE IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS. This acquisition is being pursued on a sole source basis under the statutory authority of Title 10, U.S.C. Section 2304(c)(1), as implemented by Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1, "Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements." A determination by the Government not to compete this effort is solely within the discretion of the Government. The justification and approval will be made publicly available in accordance with FAR 6.305(a).

As stated, the proposed contract action is for supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under authority of FAR 6.302. While this notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals, interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals. To be considered, any such interest and capability statement or proposal must be received by the Government within 30 days of the date of publication of this synopsis.

This presolicitation notice provides notification to industry that subcontracting opportunities may exist. For subcontracting possibilities with AMTEC Corporation, please contact Mr. Todd Anderson, (608)752-2699. Information provided herein is subject to change and in no way binds the Government to solicit for or award a contract, or to be responsible for any monies expended by any interested parties before award of a contract for the effort described above. The Point of Contact (POC) for this synopsis is Ms. Traci Gerth, Contract Specialist, PH: (309)782-4385, email: traci.l.gerth.civ@mail.mil.

The anticipated solicitation issue date is anticipated to be February 24, 2016 and anticipated close date will be March 24, 2016. The solicitation will not be publicly posted. A copy may be requested by contacting the Contract Specialist.