Mid Range Capabilities (MRC) Production
ID: W31P4Q24R0038Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW6QK ACC-RSAREDSTONE ARSENAL, AL, 35898-5090, USA

NAICS

Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing (336414)

PSC

LAUNCHERS, GUIDED MISSILE (1440)
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Army Contracting Command at Redstone Arsenal, is seeking to acquire a fifth battery for the Mid Range Capability (MRC) weapon system through a sole-source contract with Lockheed Martin Corporation (LMC). This procurement is necessitated by the Army's immediate need for additional Ground Support Equipment (GSE) and is justified under Title 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1), as LMC is the only responsible source capable of fulfilling the requirements due to their prior development and production of the first four batteries. The MRC system is critical for enhancing the Army's operational capabilities, and the decision to proceed without full and open competition is based on the lack of comprehensive technical data packages and the significant costs and delays associated with transitioning to another vendor. Interested parties can reach out to LaTasha Y. Porter at latasha.y.porter.civ@army.mil or Thomas B. Mangum at thomas.b.mangum3.civ@mail.mil for further information.

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    The government file pertains to Solicitation Number W31P4Q-24-R-0038, which addresses a sole-source acquisition for the MRC Weapon System, permitted under Title 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1). Lockheed Martin Commercial RMS (LMC RMS) is identified as the only responsible source capable of producing and modifying necessary systems, such as the AEGIS Weapon System and the MK-41 Vertical Launching System, crucial for the Army’s needs. The lack of comprehensive technical data packages prevents competitive procurement efforts, with LMC RMS already demonstrating capabilities that allowed prior prototypes to be deployed quickly. The document highlights the substantial non-recurring costs associated with awarding the contract to any other source, which could result in significant delays and unsatisfactory fielding dates. Additionally, an unsuccessful Sources Sought Notice was issued to explore competitive options, confirming that no other vendors could meet the Army's timeline. The Army plans to reconsider competition prospects for future procurement efforts but acknowledges LMC RMS's unique position to fulfill immediate requirements effectively. Overall, the document outlines the justification for excluding full and open competition for this critical defense project.
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