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The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) intends to issue a sole source follow-on modification to FN Herstal, S.A., to procure additional quantities of 5K and 10K PRP Kits in support of the GAU-21 .50 c... The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) intends to issue a sole source follow-on modification to FN Herstal, S.A., to procure additional quantities of 5K and 10K PRP Kits in support of the GAU-21 .50 caliber machine guns. Specifically, this modification will increase the Maximum Quantity of 5K PRP Kits to 70 units per ordering period for Ordering Period Years III-V and the Maximum Quantity of 10K PRP Kits to 50 units per ordering period for Ordering Period Years III-V. NAVAIR intends to increase the ceiling and quantities under the existing Indefinite Delivery / Indefinite Quantity (ID/IQ) contract, N00019-19-D-0016. The resultant modification with be Firm Fixed Price (FFP). The proposed contract action is for supplies that the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority at FAR 6.302-1, “Only One Responsible Source and No Other Type of Supplies or Services will Satisfy Agency Requirements.” This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation prior to the closing date this synopsis, which shall be considered by the agency. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract action based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. FN Herstal, S.A. is the sole designer, developer, and manufacturer of GAU-21 and the 5K and 10K PRP Kits. As such, FN Herstal, S.A. is the only known source available with the requisite technical knowledge, experience, and tooling to produce the requirements described herein to satisfy the Government's requirement. Award to any other source would result in substantial duplication of cost to the Government that is not expected to be recovered through competition and would result in unacceptable delays in fulfilling the agency’s requirements. The North American Industry Classification Systems (NAICS) code for the supplies anticipated needed herein is 332994. Subcontracting opportunities should be sought directly from FN Herstal at the following address: (a) FN Herstal, S.A., Voie de Liege 33, B-4040 Herstal, Belgium; (b) Attn: Michel Carabin; and (c) Tel +32 4 240 8997 or Fax: +32 4 240 8550. IMPORTANT ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR INTERESTED PARTIES: There are no commitments by the Government to issue any solicitations, make an award or awards, or to be responsible for any monies expended by any interested parties before award of a contract for the efforts mentioned above. Information provided herein is subject to change and in no way binds the Government to solicit for, or award, a contract. No telephone responses will be accepted. The point of contact for this synopsis is Mr. Tyler Summers. Responses to this synopsis should be sent by email to tyler.m.summers@navy.mil.