NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE – Development and implementation of hardware and software enhancements to improve the performance and scalability of the Radar and Target Emulator (RATE) system.
Closed Solicitation Posted
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- Solicitation number
- W911QX25R0018
- Agency
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ACC Aberdeen Proving Ground
Army Contracting Command, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
- Place of performance
- Adelphi, Maryland 20783, United States
- Points of contact
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- Alex Gilliam alex.p.gilliam.ctr@army.mil (520) 672-9554
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of the Army Materiel Command's Army Contracting Command at Aberdeen Proving Ground is seeking to sole source a contract to EWA Government Systems, Inc. for the development and implementation of hardware and software enhancements to the Radar and Target Emulator (RATE) system. The primary objective is to improve the performance and scalability of this electronic warfare (EW) research platform, including bug fixes, engineering support, and advanced testing capabilities. Contractors must possess Secret-level security clearances, be U.S. citizens, and have expertise in radar scenario development and EW techniques. The solicitation (W911QX25R0018) is not a competitive proposal request but functions as a Request for Information (RFI), allowing potential offerors to submit capability statements if they believe they can meet the government's requirements. Responses are due by March 28, 2025, at 11:59 AM, to be submitted via email to Swati Jain at swati.jain2.civ@army.mil.
The contract is not set aside for any specific small business category and will be awarded under FAR 6.302-1 for "Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements." The place of performance will be the Adelphi Laboratory Center in Maryland, with the contract focused on transitioning the RATE system from a prototype to an operational research platform. While specific award values are not disclosed, the scope involves comprehensive system enhancements, including on-site and remote maintenance, Hardware-In-The-Loop (HWIL) testing support, and custom radar scenario development. Deliverables will include monthly status reports, a final summary report, and a hardware delivery report. The contract falls under NAICS code 541715 for Research and Development in Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences, with a Product Service Code (PSC) of AC11 for National Defense R&D Services.
Notice text
Synopsis – J&A for Other than Full and Open Competition & Request for Information (RFI)
1. Class Code: A
2. NAICS Code: 541715
3. Subject: NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE – Development and implementation of hardware and software enhancements to improve the performance and scalability of the Radar and Target Emulator (RATE) system.
4. Solicitation Number: W911QX25R0018
5. Set-Aside Code: __NA_______
6. Response Date: __03/28/2025__
7. Place of Performance: US Army Contracting Command – Aberdeen Proving Ground
Adelphi Contracting Division
Adelphi Laboratory Center
2800 Powder Mill Road
Adelphi, MD 20783-1138
8. Description:
The United States Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements based on proprietary knowledge. The Government intends to solicit and negotiate with EWA Government Systems, Inc., 13873 Park Center Road, Herndon, Virginia 20171-3251, for development and enhancement of hardware and software components, bug fixes, and engineering support for advanced Electronic Warfare (EW) testing.
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This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, this notice does function as a Request for Information (RFI) for offeror’s who believe they can meet the Government’s requirement (see Section 9 below). Any responsible source who believes it is capable of meeting the requirement may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered by the agency, only if received by the closing date and time of this notice. A determination not to compete the proposed requirement based upon the responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.
9. Requirement: See attached draft Performance Work Statement (PWS)
The Government does not intend to use Part 12 for this acquisition.
Responses to this notice are due on or before 28 March 2025 at 11:59AM by email at swati.jain2.civ@army.mil.
Point of Contact for this notice is Swati Jain at (520) 672-9619 and swati.jain2.civ@army.mil or Alex Gilliam at (520)-672-9554 and alex.p.gilliam.ctr@mail.mil.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Synopsis (2).doc | DOC document | |
| PWS (draft).docx | DOCX document |
Notice history
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