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The U.S. Army Contracting Command - Rock Island (ACC-RI) on behalf of the Project Manager, Maneuver Ammunition Systems (PM-MAS) intends to issue a sole source solicitation restricted to Northrup Grumm... The U.S. Army Contracting Command - Rock Island (ACC-RI) on behalf of the Project Manager, Maneuver Ammunition Systems (PM-MAS) intends to issue a sole source solicitation restricted to Northrup Grumman Innovation Systems (NGIS), formerly known as Orbital ATK Incorporated, and General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (GD-OTS), for new production of the 120mm M865A1 Target Practice, Cone-Stabilized, Discarding Sabot - Tracer (TPCSDS-T) Tank Training Ammunition Cartridge. The proposed Solicitation will add 120mm M865A1 TPCSDS-T Tank Training ammunition requirements to existing contracts. The M865A1 TPCSDS-T Cartridge simulates the weight, physical appearance and ballistic trajectory of the M829A1/A2/A3/A4 Armor Piercing, Fin Stabilized, Discarding Sabot - Tracer Cartridges. The solicitation will be issued under 10 U.S.C 2304(c) (3), as authorized by FAR 6.302-3. Offers from sources other than NGIS and GD-OTS are not solicited. The aforementioned contractors are large businesses. The U.S. Government (USG) anticipates issuing a formal solicitation on or about July 8, 2019. Certified cost and pricing data may be required from both offerors. It is anticipated that awards will be made on or before March 2020. The solicitation will result in the award of two (2) firm fixed-price modifications, one modification under NGIS' current 120mm Tank Training Ammunition contract and one modification under GD-OTS' current 120mm Tank Training Ammunition contract. The modification awards will consist of a base year Fiscal Year 2020 (FY20) with two (2) evaluated option periods (remainder of FY20 and FY21). Split awards of 60%/40% for the M865A1 New Production are anticipated for the base quantity (FY20). Should split awards be executed, either, or both, successful offerors could receive an option quantity for FY21 requirements. At the time of an option award, ACC-RI, PM MAS, and the Joint Munitions Command will conduct an analysis and exercise the option quantities based on the USG's best interest considering price and industrial base. Estimated total quantities per fiscal year are as follows: Base Award: FY20 M865A1 New Production: 25,000 each, anticipated to be split as described above. Option Period Award: FY21 M865A1 New Production: 50,000 each, award quantities based on the USG's best interest considering price and industrial base. The associated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 332993. It is anticipated that First Article Acceptance Test (FAAT) will be required. The Technical Data Package (TDP) is Distribution D (Distribution Authorized to the Department of Defense and U.S. DoD Contractors Only). The TDP is Export Controlled. Interested parties will be required to submit a certified DD2345 in accordance with DoD Directive 5230.25 and a Non-Disclosure Agreement to obtain access to the TDP. Instructions for completing the DD2345 can be found at http://www.logisticsinformationservice.dla.mil under Forms & Publications. The TDP will be available upon issuance of the solicitation to interested parties that meet the aforementioned certification. This solicitation and any amendments will be issued electronically in accordance with FAR 4.5 and 5.102, therefore, hardcopies will not be provided. Vendors wishing an electronic copy may download it on or after the issue date by accessing the following address via the internet: http://www.fbo.gov. NOTE: As this solicitation and any amendments thereto will be issued electronically, vendors are advised to periodically access the above address in order to obtain any amendments that may be issued. Failure to obtain any said amendments and to respond to them prior to the closing date and time set for closing of the Request for Proposal (RFP) may render your proposal nonresponsive and result in the rejection of your proposal. Contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database by accessing the SAM web site at http://www.sam.gov in order to be eligible for contract award. This notice does not constitute a formal RFP, nor is the USG obligated to issue an RFP. Questions may be addressed to the Contract Specialist, Mr. Dave Buennig at (309) 782-2912, david.w.buennig.civ@mail.mil or the Procuring Contracting Officer, Mr. Ryan Pierce at (309) 782-8446, ryan.c.pierce.civ@mail.mil.