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Notice Type: Sources Sought Solicitation: W31P4Q-19-R-0059 Classification Code: 14 - Guided Missiles NAICS Code: 335 - Electrical Equipment, Appliances, and Component Manufacturing/335912 Synopsis: Th... Notice Type: Sources Sought Solicitation: W31P4Q-19-R-0059 Classification Code: 14 - Guided Missiles NAICS Code: 335 - Electrical Equipment, Appliances, and Component Manufacturing/335912 Synopsis: This notice is published in accordance with FAR 10.002 and 15.201(e) and is a Request for Information (RFI) only in support of market research. The Government's intent is to identify qualified companies capable of developing and manufacturing Squib Activated Batteries for the HAWK Missile System, NSN 6135-00-484-08566, APN 10181788, NAICS code 335912. This subsequent effort requires the contractor to conduct First Article Testing on the HAWK Squib Activated Batteries IAW Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.209-3. Testing requirements will be waived if sufficient data showing proof of sales of exact or similar units to any US Government agency within the past two (2) years is submitted PRIOR TO BIDDING (the subsequent solicitation). This requirement is for the purchase of new Squib Activated Batteries unique to the HAWK Missile Systems that are already in the field. The contractor shall comply with Department of Defense (DoD) Manual 4145.26, DoD Contractor's Safety Manual for Ammunition and Explosives, concerning all facilities and operations for manufacturing, handling, transporting, storing, or testing ammunition explosives. Operations and facilities involving explosives and related dangerous materials shall be made available by the contractor for survey by US Government safety personnel upon request. Responsible small businesses responding to this RFI are expected to demonstrate compliance with the Limitations on Subcontracting Clause of FAR 52.219-14 by articulating the portions of work that the small business intends to perform as well as articulate the portions that subcontractors or teaming partners (if applicable) will perform. Responses must include business size and business socio-economic category of all subcontractors or teaming partners identified to perform work associated with {one or more of} the NAICS applicable to the requirements of this acquisition. The prime small business responding to this RFI must include their past experience in managing subcontractors on similar requirements, and include subcontractor or teaming partners past experience applicable to requirements specified in this RFI. Any interested parties must comply with the above. All information received will be used only for planning purposes. It shall not be considered as an Invitation for Bid (IFB), Request for Quotation (RFQ), Request for Proposal (RFP), or as an obligation on the part of the Government to respond, or to acquire any products or services. Any response to this synopsis will be treated as information only. No entitlement to payment of direct costs or charges by the Government will arise as a result of contractor submission of responses to this synopsis to the Government for use of such information. The information provided may be used by the Army in developing its acquisition strategy and in its Statement of Work/Statement of Objectives or Performance Specifications. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future RFP, if issued. If the Government issues a solicitation, it will be synopsized on the Federal Business Opportunities (FedBizOpps) website. It is the responsibility of any potential offeror to monitor FedBizOpps for additional information pertaining to this requirement The point of contact for this notification and any requests/questions may be directed in writing to Dianna Copper at Army Contracting Command - Redstone, Attn: CCAM-AL-H, Building 5303, Martin Road, Redstone Arsenal, AL 35898-5280 Place of Performance: Army Contracting Command - Redstone, Attn: CCAM-AL-H, Building 5303, Martin Road, Redstone Arsenal, AL 35898-5280, US Points of Contact: Dianna Copper , 256-876-4608, email: dianna.cooper2.civ@mail.mil Greg McPherson, 256-842-6484, email: Gregory.w.mcpherson4.civ@mail.mil