Thin Layer Explosive High Energey Tips

This Sources Sought notice is being posted to satisfy the requirement of Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement 206.302-1(d). The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Indian Head Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technology Division (NSWC IHEODTD), Contracts Department, Code 02 intends to award a contract for the evaluation of DBX-1 as a drop-in replacement for RD-1333 lead azide in the Thin Layer Explosive (TLX) High Energy (HE) Tips

UTC Aerospace Systems (UTAS) (CAGE 17610), 3530 Branscombe Road, Fairfield, CA 94533. UTAS is the only source qualified to manufacturer the TLX Lines and HE Tips and the design is proprietary to UTAS. Moreover UTAS is currently under contract with NSWC IHEODTD for the production of the aforementioned items.

THIS IS NOT AN INVITATION FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS. This acquisition is being pursued on a sole source basis under the statutory authority of 10 USC 2304(C)(1), as implemented in FAR 6.302-1, only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals; however, the Government will consider all responses received to this notice. A determination by the Government not to compete this requirement is solely within the discretion of the Government. No solicitation will be available for this procurement. Information provided herein is subject to change and in no way binds the Government to solicit or award a contract.

All interested sources shall provide the organization name, address, point of contact, phone number, fax number, e-mail address, business size, taxpayer identification number, DUNS number, and CAGE Code. In addition, all interested sources shall provide a summary of their company's capabilities.

All responding sources must email their response submissions no later than 22 April 2019 to:

1) NSWC IHEODTD

Attn: Soleimar Hernandez

4393 Benson Road

Bldg 1557 Ste 113

Indian Head, MD 20640-5092

soleimar.oliva-herna@navy.mil

2) NSWC IHEODTD

Attn: Willy Quiambao

4081 N. Jackson Road, Bldg. 841

Indian Head, MD 20640-5035

willy.quiambao@navy.mil

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