DITS hardware for the Bulgarian Armed Forces

Notice of Intent to Award - Sole Source FMS Procurement

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: The Program Executive Office for Simulation, Training and Instrumentation (PEO STRI) has a requirement to procure the following items for the Bulgarian Military. This requirement will result in a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) FMS sole-source contract to Saab Training USA LLC estimated at $1.8M.

Quantity Description

105 - Personal Protective Device (PPD) Deployable Instrumentation Training System (DITS)
105 - Small Arms Trainer (SAT) application AK47
2 - SAT Application SVDs
10 - SAT Application PKM
10 - Anti-Tank Weapon DITS (RPG-7)
10 - Weapon Training Station (WTS) for BMP-1
2 - IED Kits
1 - Military Operations in Urban Terrain (MOUT) Set (for indoor tracking of PPD DITS Kits)
2 - Controller Guns
25 - Engagement Treatment (feedback) Simulators
5 - Medical Treatment Simulators
12 - Battery Chargers for PDD/WTS/IED
2 - Battery Chargers for ATW
231 - Batteries for PDD/WTS/IED
12 - Batteries for ATW, spares, and ancillary devices


The hardware listed above will be integrated into the Bulgarian Armed Forces Deployable Instrumentation Training System (DITS), therefore all hardware and software shall comply with all existing system interfaces, MILES Laser Codes, Radio frequencies, EXCON Tracking software, and the Joint Conflict and Tactical Simulation (JCATS) over the gateway that was previously fielded. An exact match to the previously fielded DITs system is required due to interoperability and stock of spares and repair parts fielded under the previous program.

The Period of Performance (POP) for this effort is 12 months after contract award, and includes Operator/Maintenance manuals and New Equipment Training (NET). The effort will utilize FMS Section 1206 Funds.

Federal Supply Class/Service Code: 6910
North American Industry Classification Code: 333318
Size Standard: 1000

ACQUISITION APPROACH: This action will be awarded in accordance with 10 U.S.C. 2304(c) (1), as implemented by FAR 6.302-1, quote mark Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. quote mark Saab Training USA LLC is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) of MILES DITS hardware items previously fielded to Bulgaria and is the sole supplier of the automated medical feedback system that is interoperable with their currently fielded DITs system.

ESTIMATED DOLLAR VALUE: The total contract value for this effort is estimated at approximately $1.8M.

RESPONSES REQUIRED: This notice is provided to verify that no other sources can meet this requirement given the proprietary technical requirements, expedited timeline and cost restraints. This notification is provided for contractors interested in teaming/subcontracting opportunities.

DISCLAIMER: This notice does not constitute an invitation for bids or a Request for Proposal (RFP) and is not a commitment by the U.S. Government to procure subject products. No funds are available to account for preparation of responses to this notification. The Government will use the information received to determine whether other sources are available that are capable to satisfy this requirement.