VLS Graphite Ablative Blocks

The Naval Surface Warfare Center (Corona Division) intends to sole source Graphite Ablative Block Kits to Advanced Graphite Materials (AGM) - LLC for new construction DDG ships. AGM-LLC is identified on Weapon Specification WS20172A SCN004 as the only approved source of supply of these Graphite Ablative Kits (type III) for the VLS modules.  AGM is the only known manufacturer of this Graphite Ablative (Type III) Block Kits that meet form, fit, function, and are approved for this application. 

This notice is intended to satisfy the requirements in accordance with (IAW) FAR 5.204 and FAR 5.207.

(1) Action Code: N/A

(2) Date: See FBO Posting

(3) Year: See FBO Posting

(4) Contracting Office ZIP Code: 92860

(5) Product or Service Code: 1420

(6) Contracting Office Address: 1999 Fourth Street, Building 510, Norco,

California

(7) Subject: See FBO Posting

(8) Proposed Solicitation Number: See FBO Posting

(9) Closing Response Date: See FBO Posting

(10) Contact Point or Contracting Officer: See FBO Posting

(11) Contract Award and Solicitation Number: N/A

(12) Contract Award Dollar Amount: N/A

(13) Line Item Number: N/A

(14) Contract Award Date: N/A

(15) Contractor: Advanced Graphite Materials - LLC

(16) Description: See FBO Posting

(17) Place of Contract Performance: 101 N. Philippi Pike, Anmoore, West Virginia, 26323

(18) Set-aside Status: Other Than Full and Open Competition.

In addition, this notice shall be used to identify parties having an interest in and the resources to meet the requirements for the performance and delivery of VLS Graphite Ablative Blocks on a Firm Fixed Price (FFP). For specifications, please see attachment: Statement of Work and attachments.

THERE IS NO SOLICITATION AT THIS TIME.

This pre-solicitation does not constitute a request for quote; submission of any information in response to this pre-solicitation is purely voluntary. The Government assumes no financial responsibility for any costs incurred. Based on the responses to this pre-solicitation notice, this requirement may be setaside for small businesses or procured through full and open competition. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted or acknowledged, and no feedback or evaluations will be provided to companies regarding their submissions.

Submission Instructions: Interested parties who consider themselves qualified to perform the requirement of this notice are invited to submit a response by the response day/time identified in the FBO posting. All responses under this pre-solicitation notice must be emailed to Francisco Armas at Francisco.Armas@navy.mil.