DarkLight Expert System (DLES) Prototype Development

The Army Rapid Capabilities and Critical Technologies Office (RCCTO) intends to award a contract for the continued development and evaluation of enhancements to the Army's Electronic Warfare Planning and Management Tool (EWPMT). This effort continues prototype development initially started pursuant to a competitive award under Broad Agency Announcement, W56JSR-18-S-0001. Contract award is anticipated for the fourth quarter of Fiscal Year 2019. This acquisition is being pursued on a sole source basis under the statutory authority of 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1), as implemented by Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1, only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.
The Army RCCTO intends to award this effort to Agile Defense, Inc., Reston, VA. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which will be considered by the agency. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals; however, any capability statements, proposals, or quotations received within fifteen days after date of publication of this synopsis will be considered by the Government. Any responses must be submitted to the contracting officer via email, telephone inquiries will not be accepted.

Agile Defense is the sole designer, developer, manufacturer and integrator of the DarkLight Expert System (DLES). Agile Defense alone has the experience, special skills, proprietary technical documentation, software/algorithms, and technical expertise required to furnish the supplies and services within the required time frame. Accordingly, Agile Defense is the only known qualified, responsible source that can fulfill the requirements specified herein.

There is no commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation, make an award or awards, or be responsible for any money expended by interested parties before award of a contract for the effort described above. Information provided herein is subject to change and in no way binds the Government to solicit for or award a contract. The data associated with this effort is export controlled and is not available to foreign sources or representatives.

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