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This is a pre-solicitation synopsis in accordance with FAR 5.201. This is not a Request for Proposal (RFP), nor is it construed as a commitment by the Government. This synopsis is prepared in accordance with guidance in FAR 5.207, and is prepared for the purpose of notifying potential offerors of an upcoming Firm Fixed Priced solicitation for supplies in support of the Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technology Division (NSWCIHEODTD).

The Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technology Division (NSWC IHEODTD) requires a contractor capable of producing the following on behalf of the United States Navy (USN) and FMS customers including Australia and India:

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The Solicitation will be restricted to the National Technology and Industrial Base (NTIB) under 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(3), as implemented by Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-3(a)(2)(i) and (b)(1)(v)(B). Thus, the expected contract vehicle referenced under this synopsis shall be an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract that will extend no longer than three years (36 months), if all options are exercised, from contract award. It will consist of one base year plus two option years. Delivery orders will be placed as firm-fixed-price. This requirement is considered "other than full and open." The NAICS code is 325920. The Size Standard is 750 employees. The FSC code is 1320. This synopsis is for non-commercial services. The attached Data Requirements List and applicable instructions are included with this announcement. The upcoming solicitation number will be N00174-18-R-0035, and will be issued as a request for proposal (RFP). Proposals will be requested with the release of the solicitation.

The Contractor's support shall be in accordance with specific, individually written delivery orders issued by NSWC IHEODTD within the general scope of the applicable Statement of Work (SOW).

The Government intends to make a single award resulting from the solicitation to the responsible offeror whose submissions, which comply with the instructions and conform to the solicitation, will be the most advantageous BEST VALUE to the Government. Best value will be determined based on an integrated assessment of the evaluation factors for award. Copies of solicitation will NOT be emailed, faxed, mailed or provided in person. These types of requests WILL NOT BE ACKNOWLEDGED. This synopsis is being posted to Federal Business Opportunities (FBO) page located at http://www.fbo.gov. While it is understood that FBO is the single point of entry for posting of synopses and solicitations to the internet. NOTE: Offerors are ineligible for award unless registered in DOD's Central Contractor Registration Database which has now been integrated with the System for Award Management (SAM). Information regarding registration and annual confirmation requirements is available at 1-866-606-8220 and http://www.sam.gov.

It is anticipated the solicitation will be available for download on or about May 31, 2018.

The Contract Specialist must receive any and all questions concerning the RFP no later than 5 business days before the response date of the solicitation. Offers and inquiries may be submitted via electronic mail to wayne.r.brown@navy.mil or mailed to the attention of Wayne Brown, Code 022WB at NSWC Indian Head - Picatinny Detach, Building 61, Code 022, Picatinny Arsenal, NJ 07806-5000.

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