Platoon Field/Limited User Evaluation (F/LUE) Kit

Added: Jun 28, 2010 12:09 pm Marine Corps Systems Command, Quantico, VA intends to award a sole source order to Ring's Manufacturing, 99 East Drive, Melbourne, FL 32904, for the procurement of a Platoon Field/Limited User Evaluation (F/LUE) Kit in support of field user evaluations and select training events. The Kit is comprised of inert weapons, munitions and communications that are exact in size and weight to those that are currently organic to the Marine Infantry Rifle Platoon, allowing for accurate load and portability assessment of fielded and concept systems. Descriptions and quantities of each component are provided as Attachment 1 to this notice. This will be a one-time buy with the anticipated award date of 30 July 2010. The acquisition value is estimated at $35,000 and will be awarded as firm-fixed price. The justification for the proposed award is the following: 10 USC 2304 (c)(1), as implemented by FAR 6.302-1, "Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirement", and FAR 13.106-1(b)(1). This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotes. However, all quotes received within ten (10) days after date of publication of this notice will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete with this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. The point of contact for this acquisition is Elizabeth Booher @ elizabeth.booher@usmc.mil. No telephone inquiries will be accepted.