R&d- defense system: missile/space systems (engineering development)

Added: Sep 23, 2017 8:31 am PRE-SOLICIATION SYNOPSIS, NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD SOLE SOURCE

The Army Contracting Command - Redstone Arsenal, AL is issuing notice of the intent to solicit and negotiate with only AeroVironment, Inc. for FY17-19 Switchblade Production. Market research via issuance of a sources sought posted to FedBizOpps.gov on 21 July 2016 concluded that only one responsible source is available to satisfy agency requirements. The sources sought notice was listed under NAICS code to 336419. A justification under the authority of FAR 6.302-1 was approved for this requirement. This requirement is for Switchblade Production to be performed during fiscal years 2017 through 2019. These hardware items include Fire Control Units (FCUs), Block 10C Inert Training Vehicles (ITVs), Training Simulators (T-Simms), Tactical Battery Chargers, Extended Duration Training Battery, Extended Duration training battery Catch Net, Multi-Pack Launcher, FCU Retrofit 10 to 10C, Training Simulator Retrofit 10 to 10C, Failure Analysis, Lot Acceptance Testing, Shipping, and Travel for Switchblade Missile Systems. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement which shall be considered by the agency. Interested sources must respond in writing with clear and convincing evidence to support their ability to provide the required supplies/services within 3 days (3) days of this publication. A determination by the Government not to compete this action based on responses received is solely within the discretion of the Government.