Intent to Sole Source - XM914E1 System
ID: M67854-25-I-0128Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYCOMMANDERQUANTICO, VA, 22134-6050, USA

NAICS

Small Arms, Ordnance, and Ordnance Accessories Manufacturing (332994)

PSC

GUNS, THROUGH 30MM (1005)

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https://sam.gov/opp/f6c314e5b1ba449b914730bc35f24a62/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Marine Corps, intends to negotiate a sole-source contract with Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation for the procurement of 274 units of the XM914E1 30mm x 113mm Chain Guns, along with training, spares, and associated engineering services. This system is critical for the Ground Based Air Defense (GBAD) program and is the only known solution that meets the unique requirements of the USMC, including compatibility with the MADIS Inc. 1 Command & Control software. The anticipated contract will be a hybrid Cost-Plus-Fixed Fee/Firm-Fixed-Price agreement with a five-year performance period, and interested parties may submit their interest and capability statements by 1000 local time on April 17, 2025, to the primary contacts, Justin McPherson and Stasia Baker, via their provided emails.

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    Justin McPherson
    justin.mcpherson.civ@usmc.mil
    Stasia Baker
    stasia.baker@usmc.mil
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