Development, Engineering and Technical Support for the Ground Based Global Positioning System (GPS) Receiver Application Module (GB-GRAM), MicroGRAM, and the Defense Advanced GPS Receiver (DAGR)

The United States Army Contracting Command - Aberdeen Proving Ground (ACC-APG), on behalf of Program Manager, Positioning Navigation and Timing (PM PNT), intends to award a Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee (CPFF) and cost Indefinite-Delivery/Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contract for Development, Engineering and Technical Support for the Ground Based Global Positioning System (GPS) Receiver Application Module (GB-GRAM), MicroGRAM, and the Defense Advanced GPS Receiver (DAGR) Sole Source Contract with a $40.3M ordering ceiling. The period of performance (PoP) will be from the date of award through sixty (60) months after the date of award. The intended source and place of performance is Collins Aerospace, Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code 13499 (400 Collins Rd NE, Cedar Rapids, IA, 52498-0505, United States) in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 541330, with a Product Service Code (PSC) of AC65.

The proposed contract will provide research, development, engineering, and technical support for GB-GRAM, MicroGRAM and DAGR GPS receivers. The tasks will include but are not limited to: support hardware and software updates and improvements, prototype deliveries, resiliency software assurance measures (RSAM), host platform integration and installation issues analysis and resolutions, operationally-identified issues, impact assessments and studies or analysis for proposed hardware and/or software changes to the GB-GRAM, MicroGRAM, and DAGR receivers.

The GB-GRAM is an embedded lightweight, 12-channel, dual frequency, continuously tracking Global Positioning System (GPS) receiver that collects and processes the GPS satellite signals to provide Position, Velocity (Ground Speed), and time information, as well as positioning reporting and navigation capabilities. The GB-GRAM also uses Selective Availability Anti-Spoofing Module (SAASM) to access the Precise Positioning Service (PPS) signal. The MicroGRAM is a smaller and lighter derivative of the GB-GRAM that retains key functionally and shares approximately 90% of its software codebase with the GB­ GRAM. The DAGR is primarily a hand held SAASM GPS device with a built-in antenna that can be installed on a host platform.

The Government intends to use FAR Part 15 procedures for this acquisition and award in August 2019. This award will be made on an Other Than Full and Open Competition basis authorized by FAR 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements. Collins Aerospace is the Original Equipment Manufacturer of the GB-GRAM, MicroGRAM, and DAGR.
The Government does not possess a technical data package that would allow full and open competition for the development, production, and/or sustainment of GB GRAM, MicroGRAM, and DAGR. However, all responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered by the agency. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract lies solely within the discretion of the Government. No entitlement to payment of direct or indirect costs or charges by the Government will arise as a result of contractor submission of responses to this announcement or the Government use of such information.

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