17 -- Pyrotechnic Parachute Release System

The Government intends to negotiate and award a sole source contract to CONAX Florida, Corporation, 2801 75th Street North, St. Petersburg FL 33710 in accordance with Title 10 U.S.C. 2304(c) (1), only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy the agency requirements IAW FAR 6.302-1(a)(2)(ii) . The Government has invested significant money and effort to create a unique Naval Special Warfare Rigid Inflatable Boat (NSW RIB) Air Drop capability--the Maritime Craft Aerial Delivery System (MCADS) Program. The MCADS Program has procured, tested, certified, and fielded all components and associated MCADS equipment for the past 10 years. An essential component of the MCADS Program is the Pyrotechnic Parachute Release System. This requirement is for an 11 Meter NSW RIB Pyrotechnic Parachute Release System (PPRS). The NSW RIB MCADS system including the PPRS with associated cables has been certified for airdrop from various aircraft and is reusable to facilitate training. Additional contractor responsibilities will include supplies, testing, refurbishments, and sustaining engineering in support of the NSW RIB Air Drop operations. Sustaining Engineering Efforts shall be required at Naval Amphibious Base (NAB), Little Creek Va. Acceptance of PPRS is done at the contractor?s facility. It is estimated that 5 to 50 new PPRS will be procured along with 75 to 150 refurbishments per year. This action will result in a new IDIQ contract award with a one year base period beginning January 1, 2009. The contract will contain seven (7) one (1) year option periods; estimated total contract maximum value of $10,000,000. See Note 22