Synopsis-RFI (Sole Source using 6.302-1)_21R0036.doc

Synopsis – J&A for Other than Full and Open Competition & Request for Information (RFI)

1. Class Code: A

2. NAICS Code: 541512

3. Subject: NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE - Software Development for the Measurement and Signature Intelligence (MASINT) Acoustic Display Module (MADM) Upgrade

4. Solicitation Number: W911QX21R0036

5. Set-Aside Code: N/A

6. Response Date: 10 August 2021

7. Place of Performance: US Army Contracting Command – Aberdeen Proving Ground Adelphi Contracting Division

2800 Powder Mill Road

Adelphi, MD 20783, USA

8. Description:

The United States Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source based on proprietary design technology possessed by the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM). The Government intends to solicit and negotiate with ElanTech Inc, 9250 Bendix Road, Suite 1030 Columbia, MD, 21045-1832, for Software Development for the Measurement and Signature Intelligence (MASINT) Acoustic Display Module (MADM) Upgrade.

This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, this notice does function as a Request for Information (RFI) for offeror’s who believe they can meet the Government’s requirement (see Section 9 below). Any responsible source who believes it is capable of meeting the requirement may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered by the agency, only if received by the closing date and time of this notice. A determination not to compete the proposed requirement based upon the responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.

9. Requirement: Software Development for the Measurement and Signature Intelligence (MASINT) Acoustic Display Module (MADM) Upgrade.

The Government does not intend to use Part 12 for this acquisition.

Responses to this notice are due on or before 10 August 2021 no later than (NLT) 11:59 Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) by email at richard.c.baisden2.ctr@mail.mil Point of Contact for this notice is Acquisition Specialist, Caleb Baisden at richard.c.baisden2.ctr@mail.mil, (301) 394-3396, and Jonathan Chattler at jonathan.r.chattler.civ@mail.mil, (301) 394-3016.

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