Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source for Laser Induced Acoustic Sensor For Standoff Detection of Explosives

Other Defense Agencies, Defense Threat Reduction Agency, Defense Threat Reduction Agency (Headquarters), DTRA Annex 8725 John J. Kingman Road, MSC 6201, Fort Belvoir, VA, 22060-6201, UNITED STATES

The Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) intends to award a contract, without using full and open competition, to the incumbent, Energy Research Company (ERCo), 2571 Arthur Kill Rd, Suite A, Staten Island, NY 10309-1232, with an ordering period of one year for laser induced acoustic sensor for standoff detection of explosives. The Contractor shall develop and test two prototype systems using orthogonal laser-based explosive sensing technology to detect explosive residue on the exteriors of suspected IED's, Vehicle Born IED's (VBIEDs), and other structures. Both sensors will utilize Laser Induced Acoustics (LIA) technology (reference attached Statement of Objectives). This notice is not a request for competitive proposals or a solicitation of offers. However, if a company has reason to believe that it can meet or exceed all the needs of DTRA for this requirement, it may submit documentation to support its claim, i.e., a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered by this agency. Any response to this notice must provide clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government in future procurements. In the absence of qualified sources, a contract will be awarded under the Other than Full and Open Competition procedures, pursuant to 10 United States Code (U.S.C.) 2304(c)(1) or 41 U.S.C. 253(c)(1), as implemented by Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source. Telephonic inquiries will not be accepted. The decision not to compete this requirement is within the discretion of the Government. This requirement is subject to the availability of funding.

** All qualified sources must respond in writing no later than 5:00 PM (EDT), 24 Jan 2013, to DTRA/J4CR, Attn: Julie Bardo, julie.bardo@dtra.mil. Responses received after this date/time are considered untimely and shall not be considered. Any documentation received shall become the property of the Government.