Skate Mount Assembly; NSN: 2350016129056
Overview
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PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Army has issued an Award Notice for the Skate Mount Assembly (NSN: 2350016129056) to Merrill Technologies Group, LLC. This award is made on a sole-source basis in accordance with FAR 6.302-1, citing "Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirement." The Skate Mount Assembly is a critical component for the Loader's Armored Gun Shield (LAGS) II on M1A1 and M1A2 Abrams Tank systems.
Scope of Work
The Skate Mount Assembly must comply with specific operational and environmental requirements, including those outlined in 'SB-SA13100'. Key requirements include meeting performance standards with a Gun Cradle and Shield Assembly mounted, adhering to decontamination, hardness, and compatibility requirements per Army Regulation 'AR 70-75', and withstanding repetitive gun firing shocks and environmental conditions. Materials must be high quality, free of deformities, and resistant to moisture, fungus, and corrosion, with external surfaces pretreated according to MIL-DTL-53072.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price
- Estimated Value: $926,244.68
- Quantity: 38 each, with an option for an additional 38 each (totaling 76 each)
- Award Date: April 16, 2026
Eligibility / Set-Aside
This procurement is restricted to Merrill Technologies Group Inc. due to a sole-source justification. Merrill Technologies Group Inc. is the original equipment manufacturer and holds the proprietary Technical Data Package (TDP), which the government does not own and Merrill is unwilling to sell or license. Market research, including a Sources Sought Notice, did not identify any other interested or capable sources.
Additional Notes
The item is identified by National Stock Number (NSN) 2350-01-612-9056 and is considered non-commercial. The solicitation and resulting contract will include subcontracting clauses to maximize small business opportunities.