Request for information (RFI)/sources sought—30MM automatic guns in varying configurations, associated spare parts, special tooling/equipment, and engineering services

N0016425SNB50—REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)/SOURCES SOUGHT—30MM AUTOMATIC GUNS IN VARYING CONFIGURATIONS, ASSOCIATED SPARE PARTS, SPECIAL TOOLING/EQUIPMENT, AND ENGINEERING SERVICES—PSC—1005—NAICS 332994

Issue Date: 10 April 2025—Closing Date: 17 April 2025—3:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time EDT

Description:

Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC), Crane Division, Crane, IN intends to issue a basic ordering agreement (BOA) and associated job order(s) for the procurement of 30MM automatic guns in varying configurations, associated spare parts, special tools/equipment, and 30mm gun specific engineering services to NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION (NGSC).

The Government intends to solicit and negotiate this BOA and associated job order(s) with only one source, NGSC (CAGE CODE: 8K4J7), under the authority of 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) as implemented at FAR 6.302-1 Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services will Satisfy Agency Requirements. This action is being sole sourced because NGSC is the only known source which has the capability to produce the 30MM automatic chain-driven gun in the configurations needed. Specifications, plans, or drawings relating to the procurement described are not available and cannot be furnished by the Government. The detailed design of the 30MM automatic chain-driven gun remains proprietary to NGSC, making NGSC the only source for design related engineering support.

All responsible sources may submit a capability statement which shall be considered by the agency. However, a determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this solicitation, 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 or not.

Contractors must be properly registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). Offerors may obtain information on SAM registration and annual confirmation requirements by calling 1-866-606-8220 or via the internet at: https://www.sam.gov. All changes that occur prior to the closing date will be posted to the SAM.gov website.

This RFI does not constitute an Invitation for Bids (IFB), a Request for Quote (RFQ), or a Request for Proposal (RFP), and it should not be construed as a commitment of any kind by the Government to issue a formal solicitation or ultimately award a new contract. The US Government is in no way liable to pay for or reimburse any companies or entities that respond to this announcement. Any costs incurred by interested companies in response to this announcement will NOT be reimbursed.

If any part of the submittal is classified, please contact the POC for appropriate submission information.

All information marked as proprietary information will be safeguarded to prevent disclosures to non-Government personnel and entities. Your interest the response is appreciated. Information shall be electronically submitted to NSWC Crane Contracting POC Mr. Derek Perry, Email: derek.s.perry2.civ@us.navy.mil. Please reference N0016425SNB50 in the subject line of emails.

Please reference announcement number N0016425SNB50 in all correspondence and communications.

The mailing address is NAVSURFWARCENDIV Crane, Attn: Mr. Derek Perry, 300 Highway 361, Code 0232, Bldg. 3373, Crane, IN 47522.