THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION ONLY/SOURCES SOUGHT AND YOUR RESPONSE IS NOT AN OFFER AND DOES NOT COMMIT THE GOVERNMENT TO PAY ANY COSTS INCURRED IN PREPARATION OF ANY SUBMISSION TO THIS MARKET SURVEY, OR TO CONTRACT FOR SUPPLIES/SERVICES. The Marine Corps Systems Command (MARCORSYSCOM), Infantry Weapons Systems, Quantico, Virginia, is seeking interested vendors capable of improving the performance of the current M16 family of weapons magazine NSN 1005-00-921-5004. Infantry Weapon Systems is seeking to replace the magazine follower only. Therefore, this sources sought is for a COTS follower that: Operates smoothly and is not adversely affected by dust, dirt and debris, is compatible with the current M16 family of weapons magazine NSN 1005-00-921-5004, and has the ability to increase the reliability of the current magazine in use. Note: we do not wish to buy new magazines, but replace the follower. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 332 Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing/332995 Other Ordnance and Accessories Manufacturing. Small Business Size Standards for this code is 500 employees. All contractors who provide goods/services to the DoD must be registered in the Central Contractor Register (CCR). Online Certifications and Representations at (ORCA), http://orca.bpn.gov, will also be required. Failure to comply with ORCA registration may make an offeror ineligible for award. This notice is not a request for competitive proposals and no solicitation is available. However, interested parties may identify their interest and capability to meet the requirements by providing electronically their commercial/non-developmental brochures or other literature as well as cost and availability data for their magazine follower that includes instructions and/or drawings as well as cost and availability data to Margaret Norris at [email protected] no later than 5:00 pm local time on 12AUG08. Companies that desire to submit by mail should address their above information to Marine Corps Systems Command, Infantry Weapons Systems, Attn: Margaret Norris, DefCtr, Room 200C, 2203 Sherwood Drive, Quantico, VA 22134-6050. NO TELEPHONE CALLS WILL BE ACCEPTED.

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