Final GBAD Intent to Sole Source Verus.docx

M67854-20-R-0002 Notice Type: Pre-Solicitation

This is a notice of intent to sole source contract pursuant to Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13.106-1(b)(1): For purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold (SAT), contracting officers may solicit from one source if the contracting officer determines that the circumstances of the contract action deem only one source reasonably available. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. This synopsis is for informational purposes only.

The Program Executive Officer Land Systems (PEO LS), Ground Based Air Defense (GBAD) Marine Corps, Quantico, VA 22134 intends to enter into sole source negotiations and subsequently award a Firm-Fixed Price contract valued at $80,000.00 to Verus Technology Group, Inc., 21750 Red Rum DR, STE 127, Ashburn, VA 20147-5951, United States (Cage Code: 72BP0). This effort is estimated for award in the second quarter of Fiscal Year 2020. The place of contract performance is Ashburn, VA.

Verus is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) of the Skyview Man-Portable (MP) Commercial Off-The-Shelf passive detection system. Verus holds the modification rights to the Skyview MP source code and provides the software lifecycle support. The proposed contract action provides the software lifecycle management support activities needed to test and sustain the Skyview MP applications within the software baseline and requirements. These activities include engineering services and associated software updates and software documentation deliverables. Additionally, the contract action provides for the procurement of licenses, software maintenance, and modifications to the core Skyview MP software to support integration and test and evaluation program activities. The Skyview MP applications must maintain interoperability with the associated information systems as they continue to upgrade and refresh over time. The Government does not own the required rights to the Skyview MP source code necessary to support a competitive procurement for the Software Lifecycle Management effort.

THIS NOTICE IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS. Unless stated herein, no additional information is available. Requests for the same will be disregarded. Responsible interested parties may submit a capability statement in which they identify their interest and capability to respond to this requirement. The Government will consider all information received within seven calendar days after the date of the publication of this synopsis. A determination by the Government not to compete this requirement based upon responses received as a result of this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. All submissions become Government (USG) property and will not be returned. Contractors are advised the USG will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this notice of intent. The North American Industry Classification System code is 541990, All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services. The Product or Service Code is AC64, R&D: Electronics & Communications Equipment-Engineering Development.

GENERAL INFORMATION: The information provided herein is subject to change and is not binding on the USG. The USG has not made a commitment to procure any of the items discussed and should not be construed as a commitment or as authorization to incur cost for which reimbursement would be required or sought.

All responses to this notice shall be submitted to Mr. Nicholas Booth and Ms. Candace Medina. Please reference the announcement number on all correspondence. Telephone calls will not be honored.

Contracting Office Address:

2200 Lester Street Quantico, VA 22134

Primary Point of Contact:

Nicholas Booth Contract Specialist Nicholas.Booth@usmc.mil

Secondary Point of Contact:

Candace Medina Contracting Officer Candace.Medina@usmc.mil