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N00164-21-Q-0078 – SOLE SOURCE - ENGINEERING SERVICES – FSG R425 - NAICS 541330 ISSUE DATE 24 FEB 2021 – CLOSING DATE 10 MAR 2021 – 3:00 PM Eastern Time ITEM DESCRIPTION - Naval Surface Warfare Center... N00164-21-Q-0078 – SOLE SOURCE - ENGINEERING SERVICES – FSG R425 - NAICS 541330 ISSUE DATE 24 FEB 2021 – CLOSING DATE 10 MAR 2021 – 3:00 PM Eastern Time ITEM DESCRIPTION - Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane has a requirement for the shooting performance and safe mode engineering service of the MK49 MOD0 Gun Weapon System. The proposed contract action is for the supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with one source, Rafael Advanced Defense System LTD, Derech Akko, Haifa, Israel 3102102, under the authority of FAR 13.106-1. This is being sole sourced because Rafael Advanced Defense System LTD is the Original Equipment Manufacturer. This engineering service shall improve the Gyro performances and deliver new drawing for mounting FOG to the weapon station and update software version to address the random Safe Mode of system. This vendor has proprietary rights to their software which does not allow a third party to make changes to their code without their consent. Because of safety implications in releasing energy from a weapon, if the changes are not done properly, the weapon system may develop defects that may impact critical safety functions of the system ultimately affecting operators or damaging sensitive equipment. There is no other vendor that can meet this requirement. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement which shall be considered by the agency. However, a determination by the Government not to compete with this proposed contract based upon responses to this solicitation 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. Contractors must be properly registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). Offerors may obtain information on SAM registration and annual confirmation requirements by calling 866-606-8220 or via the internet at https://sam.gov. This solicitation is being issued pursuant to the procedures at FAR Part 13. Synopsis exception FAR 5.202(a)(13) applies and Solicitation Number N00164-21-Q-0078 is hereby issued as an attachment hereto. All changes to the requirement that occur prior to the closing date will be posted to Beta.sam.gov. It is the responsibility of interested vendors to monitor the Beta.sam.gov site for amendments that may be issued to this solicitation. For changes made after the closing date, only those offerors that provide a quote will be provided any changes/amendments and considered for future discussions and/or award. Offers shall be e-mailed to shelby.craig@navy.mil. All required information must be received on or before 10 MAR 2021 – 3:00 PM EASTERN TIME.