Sole source - thermal lithium batteries

N00164-16-R-JR48 - SOLE SOURCE - THERMAL LITHIUM BATTERIES - FSC 6135 - NAICS 335911 - Anticipated Issue Date: 30 OCT 2015 - Anticipated Closing Date: 14 DEC 2015 - Time 2:00 PM EDT

The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division intends to enter into a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP), Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with EaglePicher Technologies, LLC., C & Porter Streets, Joplin, MO 64801, CAGE: 81855, in accordance with the statutory authority 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) as implemented by FAR 6.302-1, only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. This procurement effort is for thermal lithium batteries, which are used in the AIM-90M Sidewinder Missile Active Opitc Traget Detector (AOTD). This will be a Commercial acquisition in accordance with FAR Part 12.

The proposed contract action is for supplies which the Government intends to solicit with only one source under authority of FAR 6.302-1. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals. This notice of intent is not a request for proposals. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received in response to this synopsis will normally not be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.

The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division intends to issue a solicitation on a sole source basis for an anticipated Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract that will cover a five year ordering period. The Government intends to award a Firm-Fixed Priced (FFP), five (5) year Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Contract. This proposed procurement is for an anticipated minimum contract quantity of 968 with an anticipated maximum contract quantity of 1,936 units and a projected minimum ordering quantity of 38 with a maximum projected ordering quantity of 250 units. In addition, 28 units shall be provided by the contractor for First Article Testing (FAT). The Government allows 88 days for Lot Acceptance Testing and approval. Delivery terms are F.O.B Destination, Inspection and Acceptance: Source. Data deliverables are in accordance with Contract Data Requirements Lists, DD 1423's.

Contractors must be properly registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and the Joint Certification Program (JCP) in order to receive controlled documents. 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. Information about the JCP is located at http://www.dlis.dla.mil.

A formal solicitation will not be issued on www.fbo.gov. Interested parties may contact the POC below. No hard copies of the solicitation will be mailed.

Questions or inquiries should be directed to Mr. Clifford Rogers, Code 0232, at telephone 812-854-5307, Fax 812-854-5364 or e-mail: clifford.rogers@navy.mil. Please reference the above solicitation number when responding to this notice.