This is a sources sought notice for information and acquisition planning purposes. The proposed contract action is to establish a Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) for the 155mm MK 51 Gun Weapon System (GWS) for which the Government intends to establish with only one responsible source under the authority of 10 U.S.C. 2304 (c)(1). The MK 51 GWS provides the capability to meet Naval Surface Fire Support (NSFS) missions for the DDG 1000 ZUMWALT class destroyers. Interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement in response to this notice through a capability statement. This Sources Sought notice is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all information received will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government to compete this proposed agreement will not be 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. BAE Systems, Land & Armaments L.P. is the sole producer of the MK 51 GWS. This BOA allows for the placement of Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) and Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee (CPFF) type orders for spare parts, repair and overhaul parts, installation checkout kits, and engineering and technical support services for the MK 51 GWS. BAE is the only known responsible source with the requisite resources, knowledge, capability and experience to satisfy the engineering design, development, and interface requirements of the United States Navy in accordance with system specifications. This is not a Request For Proposal (RFP) and a formal solicitation is not available at this time. This notice does not constitute a commitment by the Government to issue an agreement, RFP, contract or order. The Government will not pay for any effort expended or any material provided in response to this announcement, nor will the Government return any data provided. Interested vendors should submit a capability statement (not to exceed five pages) that demonstrates their capability to provide the supplies and to perform the services described herein. The capability statement shall include: -Company name -Address -Business size (small, small disadvantaged, 8(a), women-owned, HUBZone, veteran-owned, or service-disabled veteran-owned) [more than one category may be selected as applicable] -Point of contact (POC) information for the interested firm -Company's technical capabilities -If your company has an approved Quality Management System (in accordance with NAVSEA Standard 009-04). The capability statement should also identify, by contract number, past or current contracts and/or subcontracts that were awarded to your firm, period of performance, contract type, contract amount, a description of the relevant corporate experience gained, and a point of contact for the customer/recipient of the work performed. The Government will review each respondent's capability statement to determine if the respondent has the requisite experience to complete the requirements described herein. No telephone inquiries will be accepted. The Government does not commit to providing a response to any comment or questions. No basis for a claim against the Government shall arise as a result of this announcement. Responses should be received no later than the response date listed in this announcement. All responses should be forwarded with the Solicitation number in the subject line to Christopher D'Antuono, email:
[email protected] .