Harness Assy & Lower Retractor Kit

This contract action was accomplished using other than competitive procedures because the procurement is awarded to a sole source under the Test Program for Certain Commercial Items (FAR 13.5). See posted J&A for further information.

Award of W9098S-15-T-0135 for harness assembly and lower retractor kits.

This is a Pre-Solicitation Synopsis for the Rock Island Arsenal, Joint Manufacturing and Technology Center for solicitation W9098S-15-T-0135, which serves as notification to industry of the procurement of a harness assembly and lower retractor kit in support of the HMMWV Turret Program.

The proposed action is sole-sourced to Amsafe Inc. or Takata Protection Systems firm fixed type contract. The required quantities will be spelled out in the solicitation itself, FOB destination.

The solicitation will be issued electronically in accordance with FAR 4.502 and 5.102, therefore, hard copies will not be provided. Vendors wishing an electronic copy may download it on or after the issue date by accessing the Army Single Face to Industry (ASFI): https://acquisition.army.mil/asfi/solicitation_search_form.cfm

The NAICS code for this procurement is 336360.

CAUTION: This solicitation will be issued electronically as will any amendments thereto. Because of this, the Government is under no obligation and is in fact unable to maintain a bidder's mailing list. It is therefore, incumbent upon interested parties to periodically access the above internet address in order to obtain any amendments which may be issued. Failure to obtain any said amendments and to respond to them prior to the date and time set for bid opening/receipt of proposals may render your bid or proposal nonresponsive and result in the rejection of the same. All responsible sources may submit a proposal which shall be considered by the Government.

If your company is interested in the planned, follow on procurement, it is advised that you monitor the Federal Business Opportunities (FBO) website at http://www.fbo.gov, Inquiries/questions concerning this pre-solicitation notice may be email to Jessica Phillips at jessica.m.phillips.civ@mail.mil