Notice of Intent - Sources Sought UVDS.docx

NOTICE OF INTENT-SOURCES SOUGHT

The Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA)/Defense Information Technology Contracting Organization (DITCO) intends to negotiate a sole source contract with GATR Technologies for Unified Video Dissemination System (UVDS) Engineering Supportive Service. A sole source Justification & Approval (J&A) document is being coordinated and, upon approval, a copy of it will be posted here on beta.SAM.gov to comply with the public display requirements of FAR 6.305.

The SATCOM Gateway Evolution and Sustainment Branch has the mission requirement to provide Full Enterprise Unified Video and Sensor Data System (UVDS) services. UVDS Enterprise solution includes enhanced enterprise services at the Core Data Centers, overarching 24x7 operational port, enterprise transcoding “real- time” Access Control (AC), Network Operations (NETOPS) integration theater-based installations, Intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) mobility, and support for other sensory data. Full Motion Video dissemination capability, is integrated into DISA UVDS Enterprise.

At this time, the incumbent contractor GATR Technologies is the only source capable of providing all necessary services. GATR Technologies is the operator and manager of all associated UVDS services and nodes and is the sole provider of the Unified Video product line, owner of the software/commercial internet protocol and the commercial technology platform that processes and manages mission critical AISR video distribution over the SIPRNet.

The statutory authority for other than full and open competition is 10 USC 2304 (c) (1), as implemented by FAR 6.302-1(a)(2)(iii), only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. Companies who believe they can provide this service must indicate their interest in writing by January 10, 2020 at 4:00 PM Central Time of this notification and include a detailed capability statement. No reimbursement for any cost connected with providing capability information will be provided. All responsible sources will be considered in evaluating the determination to issue a sole-source contract. Quotations or proposals received in response to this notice cannot be accepted since this synopsis cannot be considered a request for quote or a request for proposal. A solicitation will NOT be posted to beta.SAM.gov due to the sole source nature of the requirement.

The North American Classification System (NAICS) code 541512 will be used for determining company size status.

CONTRACT/PROGRAM BACKGROUND:

Contract Number: GS-35F-0037V/HC1028-14-F-0308 Contract Type: Firm fixed price with cost reimbursable contract line item numbers for other direct costs and travel Incumbent and their size and CAGE: GATR Technologies, Inc., other than small business (The original award was made to TeraLogics, LLC, a small business. TeraLogics, LLC’s name was changed to GATR Technologies, Inc. via a novation agreement to GS35F0037V on July 3, 2018.) CAGE: 3KPJ1 Method of previous acquisition: Small business set aside on General Services Administration (GSA) Information Technology (IT) Schedule 70, Special Item Number (SIN) 132-51 contract holders Period of performance: August 7, 2014 – February 7, 2020

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: At the time of award, the contractor must possess a current TOP SECRET Facility clearance and support staff must be capable of obtaining a TOP SECRET/Sensitive Compartmented Information clearance.

Points of Contact:

Contract Specialist:

Kevin Francoeur kevin.r.francoeur.civ@mail.mil

Contracting Officer:

Brooke Winkeler brooke.n.winkeler.civ@mail.mil