N0016422SNB15 REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)/SOURCES SOUGHT – SOLE
SOURCE – MK46/MK48 Mod 1 and Mod 2 Lightweight Machine Gun (LMG), MK3 Upgrade
Kits, and PIO Spares – PSC 1005 – NAICS 332994

Issue Date: 15 November 2021 – Closing Date: 30 November 2021 – 03:00 P.M. Eastern

This announcement is being posted to the Beta SAM page, located at https//beta.sam.gov. Beta
SAM is the single point of entry for posting of synopsis and solicitations to the internet. The Beta
SAM website may be used to access information posted by NSWC Crane.

In accordance with Department of Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) Procedures, Guidance,
and Information (PGI) 206.302-1, the Government is issuing this announcement as part of
market research purposes relative to the MK 46/MK48 Mod1/Mod 2 LMG, MK3 Upgrade Kits for
the MK46/MK48, and PIO Spares. Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division located at
Naval Support Activity, Crane, Indiana 47522 intends to award a three-year contract extension,
from FY23 through FY26, on a sole source basis to FN America, Inc. located at 797 Old
Clemson Rd. Columbia, South Carolina 29229. This extension will be conducted on a sole
source basis in accordance with the statutory authority 10. U.S.C 2304(c)(1) as implemented by
FAR 6.302-1. The basis for restricting competition is the lack of technical data, engineering
capability, duplicative cost to the Government that is not expected to be recouped through
competition, and the unacceptable delays in fulfilling the agency requirement through any other
source. The delivery shall remain FOB Destination, NSWC Crane, 300 Highway 361, Crane, IN
47522-5001. It is anticipated that inspection will remain at origin and acceptance will remain at
destination. The overall contract ceiling will not be increased.

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 action based upon responses to this RFI/Sources Sought 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.

Anticipated Period of Performance will be FY23-FY26.

The proposed noncompetitive contract action is anticipated to be awarded under FAR Part 15,
Contracting by Negotiations. It is anticipated that the contract action will be awarded the Last
Quarter of FY23.

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 1-
866-606-8220 or via the internet at https://www.sam.gov.

Contract Opportunities on https://beta.sam.gov/ has officially replaced FBO.gov
All changes that occur prior to the closing date will be posted to Contract Opportunities on
https://beta.sam.gov/. For changes made after the closing date, only those offerors that provide
a proposal will be provided any changes/amendments and considered for future discussions
and / or award.

No solicitation will be available at Beta.SAM.gov and no hard copies of the solicitation will be
mailed. Responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation which
shall be considered by the agency. It is the responsibility of the interested vendor to submit their
capability statement, proposal, or quotation to the Point of Contact (POC) at NSWC, Crane.
Questions or inquiries should be directed to Danielle Julian-Klier, Code 0232, telephone 812-
854-4929, e-mail [email protected].

Please reference Announcement Number: N00164-22-S-NB15 in all your correspondence.

This RFI/Sources Sought is the initiation of market research under Part 10 of the Federal
Acquisition Regulation (FAR). At the current time, NO FUNDING IS AVAILABLE for contractual
efforts. This announcement does not constitute an Invitation for Bids (IFB), a Request for Quote
(RFQ), or a Request for Proposal (RFP) and it should not be construed as a commitment of any
kind by the government to issue a formal solicitation or ultimately award a contract. The US
Government is no way liable to pay for or reimburse any companies or entities that respond to
this announcement. Any costs incurred by interested companies in response to this
announcement will NOT be reimbursed.

All interested parties should provide the requested information regarding this announcement no
later than 1400 EDT on or before the closing date as specified at the beginning of this
announcement, at the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division. Responses may be
submitted any time prior to expiration of this announcement. Responses received after 1400
EDT on the closing date may not be considered in the government's analyses.

All information marked as proprietary information will be safeguarded to prevent disclosures to
non-government personnel and entities. Your interest in the response is appreciated.