Sole source - NT-4 suppressor kits

N00164-20-Q-0148 – SOLE SOURCE - NT-4 SUPPRESSOR KITS – FSG 10 – NAICS 332992
ISSUE DATE 08 APR 2020 – CLOSING DATE 15 APR 202 – 1:00 PM Eastern Time

ITEM DESCRIPTION- Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane has a requirement for P/N 25441 NT-4 Suppressor kits.
The proposed contract action is for the supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with one source, Knight’s Armament Company, 701 Columbia Blvd,  Titusville, FL 32780-7902, under the authority of FAR 13.106-1. This is being sole sourced
because Knight’s Armament is the OEM manufacture of these suppressor kits. These suppressor kits have been procured previously to the government’s satisfaction. Knight’s Armament is the only proprietary manufacturer that can meet the required specifications for the M4.  All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, which shall be considered by the agency.  However, a determination by the Government not to compete with 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.
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 866-
606-8220 or via the internet at https://sam.gov.
This solicitation is being issued pursuant to the procedures at FAR Part 13. Synopsis exception FAR 5.202(a)(13) applies and Solicitation Number N00164-20-Q-0148 is hereby issued as an attachment hereto.
Contract Opportunities on https://beta.sam.gov/ has officially replaced FBO.gov
All changes to the requirement that occur prior to the closing date will be posted to Contract Opportunities on https://beta.sam.gov/. It is the responsibility of interested vendors to monitor
https://beta.sam.gov/ for any amendments, which may be issued to this solicitation.  For changes made after the closing date, only those offerors that provide a quote will be provided any hanges/amendments and considered for future discussions and/or award.
Offers shall be e-mailed to shelby.craig@navy.mil. All required information must be received on or before 1:00 PM EASTERN TIME.