Notice of Intent to Sole Source- Multi-Domain Artillery Cannon (MDAC)/Hypervelocity Projectile (HVP) under Other Transaction Agreement (OTA)
ID: W50RAJ25R0005Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW6J1 RCCTO BELVOIRFORT BELVOIR, VA, 22060-5806, USA

NAICS

Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) (541715)

PSC

NATIONAL DEFENSE R&D SERVICES; DEFENSE-RELATED ACTIVITIES; EXPERIMENTAL DEVELOPMENT (AC33)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/ce716137751d49b294b7c646e5bcc539/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the U.S. Army Rapid Capabilities and Critical Technologies Office (RCCTO), intends to award a sole-source contract to BAE Systems Land & Armaments L.P. for the development of prototypes for the Multi-Domain Artillery Cannon (MDAC) and Hypervelocity Projectile (HVP) under an Other Transaction Agreement (OTA). The objective is to deliver a complete Multi-Domain Artillery Cannon System Battery by the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2027, which will include multiple artillery cannons, radars, battle managers, and hypervelocity projectiles to enhance defense capabilities against various aerial threats. This initiative is critical for the Army's mission to protect fixed and semi-fixed locations from advanced air and missile threats, and it is based on market research indicating that BAE Systems is the only responsible source capable of meeting the required timeline. Interested vendors must submit any new capability statements by 1:00 PM EST on January 4, 2025, to the Agreements Officer, Joshua Flinn, at joshua.e.flinn.civ@army.mil.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Joshua E. Flinn
    joshua.e.flinn.civ@army.mil
    Barbara Cantrell
    barbara.a.cantrell2.civ@army.mil
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