This is a pre-solicitation synopsis in accordance with FAR 5.201. This is not a Request for Proposal (RFP), nor is it construed as a commitment by the Government. This synopsis is prepared in accordance with guidance in FAR 5.207, and is prepared for the purpose of notifying potential offerors of an upcoming Firm-Fixed-Priced solicitation for supplies in support of the Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division (NSWC IHD).

NSWC IHD has a requirement for the manufacture, test, acceptance, and shipment of PROPELLANT, DOUBLE-BASE SHEET, TYPE N-5 class 2 carpet roll propellant, NSN 1340-01-055-5971, in accordance with MIL-P-17689. All further references to (1) MIL-P-17689 implies class 2 carpet rolls unless noted otherwise.  The procurement is in support of the MK 22 Mod 4 Propellant Grain 2nd Source Production Program.

The Solicitation will be unrestricted Full & Open Competition. Thus, the expected contract vehicle referenced under this synopsis shall be a onetime buy contract. The NAICS code is 325920. The Size Standard is 750 employees. The FSC code is 1376. This synopsis is for non-commercial supply with first article. The upcoming solicitation number will be N00174-21-R-0007, and will be issued as a request for proposal (RFP). Proposals will be requested with the release of the solicitation.

The Government intends to make a single award resulting from the solicitation to the responsible offeror whose submissions, which comply with the instructions and conform to the solicitation, will be the most advantageous Best Value to the Government.

It is anticipated the solicitation will be available for download on or about February 19, 2021.

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NOTE: Offerors must have an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM at http://www.sam.gov) upon proposal submission to be considered eligible for award.   Information regarding registration and annual confirmation requirements is available at 1-866-606-8220 and http://www.sam.gov.

The Contract Specialist must receive any and all questions concerning the RFP no later than 10 business days before the response date of the solicitation. Offers and inquiries may be submitted via electronic mail to [email protected].

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