Information Superiority Interim Contractor Support

Added: Apr 20, 2018 3:29 pm

This requirement will be a sole source acquisition to DRS Advance ISR, LLC (CAGE: 0CDN3) for Interim Contractor Support (ICS) on four (4) HC-130(H)N aircraft supporting temporary (T-1) modifications with Information Superiority (IS) system installed. Information Superiority leverages the existing airborne mission networking design known as Specialized Automated Mission Suite - Enhanced Situational Awareness (SAMS ESA). Contractor shall provide services such as installation, removal, troubleshooting, repair or replacement, deficiency correction, software update support, and required storage of the IS system components.  This ICS requirement shall include Continental United States/Outside Continental United States (CONUS/OCONUS) contractor support as needed. The estimated award date is 20 July 2018.

Cost Plus Fixed Fee, Cost Reimbursable No Fee, and Firm Fixed Price are the anticipated pricing arrangements.

Period of Performance: The Period of Performance (PoP) will consist of a 12 month basic period and a two (2) month option. 

Place of Performance: Patrick AFB, FL and undetermined CONUS/OCONUS locations

The proposed contract action is for supplies for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302.  Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals.  This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals.  A determination by the Government not to compete with this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.  Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.

Based upon market research, the Government is not using the policies contained in FAR part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items, in its solicitation for the described supplies or services. However, interested persons may identify to the Contracting Officer their interest and capability to satisfy the Government's requirement with a commercial item within 15 days of this notice.