SOLE SOURCE – Engineering Support and Sustainment Supplies/Services for the AN/AAQ-30 series of Target Sight Systems (TSS)
ID: N0016425RJQ24Type: Presolicitation
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNSWC CRANECRANE, IN, 47522-5001, USA

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Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511)

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NIGHT VISION EQUIPMENT, EMITTED AND REFLECTED RADIATION (5855)
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    The Department of Defense, through the Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane Division, is seeking to establish a Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) for engineering support and sustainment services related to the AN/AAQ-30 series of Target Sight Systems (TSS). The procurement aims to secure Contractor Support Services (CSS), Interim Sustainment Support (ISS), system upgrades, and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) support, with Lockheed Martin Corporation identified as the sole source due to its unique expertise and resources. The maximum order value for the BOA is anticipated to be $85 million, with an initial job order value of $3.5 million, and the anticipated award date is July 30, 2025. Interested parties can direct inquiries to Charlene Warren at charlene.r.warren.civ@us.navy.mil or by phone at 812-381-7139.

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    This amendment informs relevant industries that the contract mechanism for a specific federal initiative may transition from a Basic Ordering Agreement to an Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contract. The change is significant, as it alters the framework within which contractors will provide goods or services, potentially impacting procurement timelines, delivery expectations, and overall contractual obligations. The shift to an IDIQ contract type offers greater flexibility and efficiency in ordering processes, catering to fluctuating requirements while ensuring compliance with federal procurement standards. This amendment serves to update stakeholders and contractors about this potential change, underscoring the government's commitment to adaptive contracting strategies in response to industry needs.
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