Previous Publication Notice: DON-SNOTE-071114-002, posted 14 Nov 2008. The Marine Corps Systems Command, Quantico, VA intends to award a Sole Source contract to Talley Defense Systems, Inc., Mesa, AZ, for M72A7 LAW Systems, P/N 52390-5 M72A7 LAW w/Graze Fuze Function and NVD Mount, 66mm, NSN 1340-01-497-7630 (DODIC HA29). Talley Defense Systems, Inc. is currently producing this weapon for the Marine Corps under a sole source contract. Talley Defense Systems, Inc holds patent rights to this item and possesses unique knowledge and production line capabilities for immediate production of the required item and is therefore the only vendor deemed qualified to provide this item. Estimated contract award date is 30 September 2008. Estimated total contract value is $16,870,650. Deliveries will be required to begin within 120 days after contract award. Duration of the contract will be twelve (18) months. The North American Industry Classification (NAICS) Code is 332993, Ammunition (Except Small Arms) Manufacturing. 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 submitting a white paper, technical data for the item, and past performance data no later than 18 August 2008, to Commanding General, Marine Corps Systems Command, Attn: Code PMM 2041, 2200 Lester St., Quantico, VA 22134, or
[email protected]. Responses received by 18 August 2008 will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed effort on a full and open basis is solely within the discretion of the Government. 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 a vendor offeror ineligible for award. Refer to Numbered Note 22. Point of contact for this Notice is Laurel Baker, Contract Specialist,
[email protected], no telephone calls will be accepted.