10--Counter - Rocket, Artillery and Mortar (C-RAM), Accelerated Improved Intercept Initiative (AI3).

The United States Army Contracting Command - New Jersey, Picatinny Arsenal, NJ 07806-5000 in support of the United States Army Program Directorate (PD), Counter-Rocket, Artillery, Mortar intends to issue a sole source solicitation for a five year Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity contract for the procurement and production of the Counter-Rocket Artillery Mortar(C-RAM) Accelerated Improved Intercept Initiative (AI3). Additionally, System Support including Integrated Logistics Support, Training Base training, New Equipment Training for Units and Test Player Training are included to support total life cycle management of the C-RAM AI3.This is a Sole Source synopsis published for informational purposes only. This proposed procurement will be a Sole Source under North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) 336415. The proposed source is Raytheon Missile Systems, 1151 East Hermans Road, Tucson, AZ 85756-9367. The Authority cited is 10.U.S.C.2304(c)(1), Only One Responsible Source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements as implemented by FAR 6.302-1. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. Responsible offerors may submit a capability statement or exception to the intent to purchase on a sole source basis which shall be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract lies solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive requirement. The closing date for the synopsis is (15 days after posting) February 2013; 4:00 Eastern Standard Time. The anticipated award date is 4QFY13. The Department of Defense (DoD) has determined the System for Award Management (SAM) to be the single DoD registration for contractors who conduct business or who are interested in conducting business with the DoD. Contractors must be registered in SAM prior to award for solicitations. You may contact SAM Customer Service, Federal Service Desk at 1-866-606-8220, 8am - 8pm Eastern Time. SAM website: https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM. The point of contact for this action is James Cummiskey (973)724-7278 or email [email protected].