Sustainment and Production of the Lithium Ion Batteries

The United States Special Operation Command (USSOCOM), Technology Applications Contracting Office (TAKO) anticipates contracting with EIC Laboratories, INC., 111 Downey Street, Norwood, MA., 02062-2612. The requirement is for Life Cycle Contractor Support (LCCS) for sustainment and production of the United States Army Lithium Ion Batteries. Engineering services will be necessary in the event new battery types or modification to existing batteries are required. If engineering services are required, prototype, and/or Low Rate Initial Production (LRIP) batteries may be purchased. The intended Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) award will result in a Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF) /Firm Fixed Price (FPP) contract. The associated NAICS 541330 and the small business standard is 750 employees. The proposed contract action is for supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302-1, only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. Firms that recognize and can provide engineering services and logistics support are encouraged to identify themselves. This notice of intent is not a request for a competitive proposal; however, the Government will consider all proposals received by the specified due date IAW FAR 5.203(a). A determination by the Government not to compete this acquisition is solely within the discretion of the Government. All interested, capable, and responsible sources that would like to respond to this pre solicitation synopsis are encourage to provide a statement of interest along with supporting documentation to Contract Specialist Stacey Kirkland via email at stacey.n.kirkland.civ@mail.mil no later than 05:00pm Eastern Time 29 November 2016