THIS IS A NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE, NOT A REQUEST FOR A QUOTE (RFQ).  A RFQ WILL NOT BE ISSUED AND QUOTES WILL NOT BE REQUESTED.

Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technology Division (NSWC, IHEODTD), intends to award a firm fixed price contract on a noncompetitive basis to

General Dynamics Ordinance and Tactical Systems at 6685 Route 148 Marion, IL 62959 to provide:

OA TESTING OF TOMAHAWK ENGINE STARTER CARTRIDGE TO EVALUATE PERFORMANCE AND RELIABILITY OF: [Tomahawk Block IV F415-WR-400 Turbofan Engine Start Cartridge (P/N 650 029)]

Table 1: Test Matrix Serial Number (S/N)

Lot Number

Test Temperature (°F)

NE-0905

OLM04E001-002

-51

NE-0985

OLM04E001-002

-51

NE-1123

OLM04M001-005

-51

NE-1325

OLM05E001-006

-51

NE-1436

OLM05F001-007

-51

NE-1585

OLM05H001-008

-51

NE-0921

OLM04E001-002

15

NE-0989

OLM04E001-002

15

NE-1126

OLM04M001-005

15

NE-1333

OLM05E001-006

15

NE-1487

OLM05F001-007

15

NE-1589

OLM05H001-008

15

NE-0983

OLM04E001-002

122

NE-1128

OLM04M001-005

122

NE-1129

OLM04M001-005

122

NE-1349

OLM05E001-006

122

NE-1490

OLM05F001-007

122

NE-1608

OLM05H001-008

122

This action is be undertaken in accordance with FAR 13.106 (b) Soliciting from a single source, on the basis that the vendor is the only known source capable of meeting the government’s requirements

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) for this requirement is 336415. The FSC code is H213.  The resulting contract will be a firm fixed price contract.  Negotiation being conducted using other than full and open competition procedures pursuant to authority of 10 U.S.C. 2304 (C) (1). 

This Notice of Intent is not a request for quotes. Interested parties may identify their interests and capability to respond to this requirement by May 2, 2024 by 10AM (EST). Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct a competitive procurement. The determination not to compete this proposed contract action is solely within the discretion of the Government. The Government will not be responsible for any costs incurred by responding to this notice.

Responses to this electronic notice must be made by May 2, 2024 by 10AM (EST). Interested vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at https://www.sam.gove/portal/public/SAM.  Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice. Interested parties shall e-mail all statements, quotes, and capabilities to James (Jimmy) Ludwick, via email: [email protected] and must provide clear and concise documentation indicating a vendor's bona fide capability.