Cradle, Machine Gun and Arm, Mount, Gun

The United States Army Contracting Command Detroit Arsenal intends to award a one-year, firm-fixed-price contract for the procurement of machine gun cradles and gun mount arms. This requirement, identified under solicitation number W56HZV20R0215, involves four specific components: two variations of the Arm, Mount, Gun (NSN 1005-01-676-7880 and 1005-01-676-7881) and two variations of the Cradle, Machine Gun (NSN 1005-01-676-7806 and 1005-01-676-7702). Estimated quantities include 68 units of the first arm variation, 32 units of the second arm variation, 72 units of the first cradle variation, and 32 units of the second cradle variation. Each line item includes a 100 percent option, with inspection and acceptance performed at the origin and delivery set for destination.

The Army intends to fulfill this requirement through a sole-source award to Military Systems Group, Inc., or its authorized distributors, citing the authority of FAR 6.302-1 for only one responsible source. This procurement falls under NAICS code 332994 for Small Arms, Ordnance, and Ordnance Accessories Manufacturing and PSC 1005 for Guns, through 30mm. Performance will take place within the United States, and the response deadline for this pre-solicitation notice is April 14, 2022.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - Civil Program Financing Only is the associated agency for this action, and the primary point of contact is Cheryl Gallagher. This synopsis indicates that the formal solicitation will be released approximately 15 days following the initial notice publication. No attachments are included with this announcement.