Notice of intent to award as sole source diver propulsion device (DPD) upgrades

NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD AS SOLE SOURCE - DIVER PROPULSION DEVICE (DPD) UPGRADES

The Marine Corps Systems Command (MARCORSYSCOM), Product Manager for Infantry Combat Equipment (PdM RAR), Quantico, VA intends on procuring upgrades to the USMC's Diver Propulsion Device (DPD), the DPD-TEC-ER.  MARCORSYSCOM intends on upgrading two (2) DPD units for this requirement.  Upgrading the DPD will extend the service life and usage along with numerous performance characteristics. The estimated contract value for this procurement is $ 148,000.00.  

The Justification and Statutory Authority for this procurement action is FAR 13.501. STIDD Systems Inc., a small business, is currently the only producer of the DPD. STIDD has all the materials and manufacturing skill-sets readily available to make the necessary upgrades, and is the only manufacture offering upgrades to the DPD. 

Needed upgrades include: Replacement of the existing thruster for a single TEC2 thruster, Extended Range Kit, Contoured  Cargo Bag, Neutral Buoyancy Kit, Ergonomic Upgrade Package and reconditioning of the batteries.

This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. The determination not to compete this proposed contract action is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered for the purposes of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. The Government will not be responsible for any costs incurred by responding to this notice. Any questions regarding this notice can be directed to Contract Specialist, Keane Butts, at Keane.Butts@usmc.mil.