A03 Sole Source Notice of Intent.doc

Presolicitation Notice and Synopsis Fort Bragg ViSR System

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS REQUIREMENT IS BEING COMPETED UNDER A

SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY OF FY 2022 FUNDING. FAR 52.232-18 AVAILABILITY

OF FUNDS (APR 1984) APPLIES.

Funds are not presently available for this contract. The Government's obligation under this contract is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds from which payment for contract purposes can be made. No legal liability on the part of the Government for any payment may arise until funds are made available to the Contracting Officer for this contract and until the Contractor receives notice of such availability, to be confirmed in writing by the Contracting Officer.

Description

The Army Contracting Command-Aberdeen Proving Ground (ACC-APG), Fort Huachuca Division intends to award a sole-source contract under the authority 41 U.S.C. 1901 and FAR 13.106-1(b)(1) – Simplified Acquisition Procedures to Network Designs, Inc., located at 1651 Old Meadow Rd Ste 105, McLean, VA 22102-4308. The contract is being awarded to procure the contractor owned Virtual Secure – Remote (ViSR) capability at Fort Bragg. The ViSR system was formerly known as the Commercial Solutions for Classified (CSfC) program.

Delivery Date The ViSR System delivery date will be 30 September 2022.

Scope The ViSR capability currently installed at Fort Bragg is a system of integrated commercial hardware and software. The system provides users remote secure access to NETCOMs Secure Internet Protocol (IP) Router Network (SIPRNet) outside of the physical boundaries of a military installation. Prior to the ViSR system, a user could only access the SIPRNet when physically on a Government installation. The system requires registration with the National Security Agency (NSA) and must receive NSA approval prior to implementation.

Justification Requirements

In accordance with FAR 13.501(a)(iii), a justification for this action will be made publicly available within 14 days after contract award.

Notice of Contract Action Responses The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 334111. This Notice of Intent to award a Sole Source Contract is not a request for competitive proposals. Any responses or inquiries to this notice must demonstrate clear and convincing evidence that competition will be advantageous to the Government. All information received from this notice shall be used for planning and market research purposes only. The determination to refrain from competing proposed contracts based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. The Government will not pay for the preparation of any information submitted or use of such information.

Acknowledgement of receipt of responses will not be made, nor will respondents be notified of the evaluation of the information received. Interested parties may express interest and provide a capability statement no later than 2 June 2022 5:00 PM Easter. Responses should be addressed to:

Scott Butterfield

Contract Specialist scott.d.butterfield2.civ@army.mil

Lorraine Arciniega

Contracting Officer lorraine.i.arciniega.civ@army.mil