10 -- Castor IVB Motor Procurement and Technicsal Support

Missile Defense Agency (MDA), Huntsville, AL 35807, is planning on negotiating on a sole source basis with ATK Launch Systems, 9160 North Hwy 83, Corinne, UT 84307. The proposed acquisition is directed to ATK pursuant to the authority of FAR 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source And No Other Supplies Or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements. The proposed acquisition is entitled "Castor IVB Motor Procurement and Technical Support" and will require that the contractor provide three (3) Castor IVB solid rocket motor assemblies, to include casings with options to procure an additional seven (7), if exercised. This acquisition also provides for technical support for the movement, integration, and flight of the motors, analyses (structural, ballistics, thermal, etc.), anomaly, accident and incident investigations and support, including analysis and testing as necessary. The contractor shall be able to perform at the SECRET classification level. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 541710 and the small business size standard is 1000 employees. Interested firms should submit their written qualifications within fifteen (15) calendar days of synopsis publication to [email protected] and specify HQ0147060003. No telephone inquiries will be accepted. See note 22.