MK189 & MK6 Items
ID: N0017425Q1031Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNSWC INDIAN HEAD DIVISIONINDIAN HEAD, MD, 20640-1533, USA

NAICS

Ammunition (except Small Arms) Manufacturing (332993)

PSC

MISCELLANEOUS MATERIALS HANDLING EQUIPMENT (3990)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/fcec855bd6c94b86b6b4f8483e5a4fa9/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division (NSWC IHD), is seeking quotes for the procurement of MK189 & MK6 items, specifically MK 189 MOD 0 Adapters and MK 6 MOD 0 Vertical Strongbacks for the Vertical Launch Systems program. This procurement is a total small business set-aside and aims to fulfill critical military equipment needs, ensuring compliance with federal standards and regulations. Interested vendors must submit their quotes by June 26, 2025, and are required to request technical drawings by June 17, 2025, to facilitate their proposals. For further inquiries, potential contractors can contact Mackenzie Martin at mackenzie.f.martin.civ@us.navy.mil.

    Point(s) of Contact
    MACKENZIE MARTIN
    mackenzie.f.martin.civ@us.navy.mil
    LAWRENCE CONNELL
    lawrence.j.connell.civ@us.navy.mil
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    Solicitation - N0017425Q1031.pdf
    The document is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) from the NSWC Indian Head Division, specifically for the procurement of Mk 189 MOD 0 Adapters and MK 6 MOD 0 Vertical Strongbacks for the Vertical Launch Systems program. This RFQ, which is not designated as a small business set-aside, outlines the required supplies/services, pricing arrangements, quantities, and delivery expectations. Suppliers are asked to provide quotes before the specified deadline, acknowledging that this request does not incur any commitment for costs or contract fulfillment by the government. The document also details the contractual requirements including delivery conditions, payment terms, and unique item identification necessary for traceability and compliance with federal regulations. It includes clauses regarding inspection, acceptance, and liquidation damages, emphasizing that the government reserves rights concerning various transactions, changes, and disputes. Overall, the RFQ serves not only as a procurement request but also as a compliance-focused guide for potential contractors, highlighting the importance of adhering to federal standards while delivering specified military equipment. The purpose is to ensure contractor accountability in fulfilling government needs efficiently and within regulatory frameworks.
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