NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE Human Systems Integration (HIS) Software Tools and Models

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 based on exclusive and proprietary development of software tools and model required by the Government . The Government intends to solicit and negotiate with Alion Science and Technology Corporation, 1000 Burr Ridge Parkway Suite 202, Bur Ridge, IL 60527-0849 for research and development and technical support services for HIS software tools and models.

Alion Science and Technology Corporation is the sole developer and maintainer of all algorithms and source codes for the Improved Performance Research Integration Tool (IMPRINT), Micro Saint Sharp (MSS) and the Command, Control, Communication - Techniques for Reliable Assessment of Concept Execution (C3TRACE) human performance analysis tools currently used to upgrade new HIS theories, evaluation of various systems and programs of current initiatives and support designs of new military concepts and material in support of the Army Research Laboratory (ARL) Human Research and Engineering Directorate

This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, 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.

The Government does not intend to use Part 12 for this acquisition.

Responses to this notice are due on or before 17:00 EST, 12 September 2017 by email at Jessica.r.camunez.civ@mail.mil

Point of Contact for this notice is Jessica Camunez; 575-678-8283; Jessica.r.camunez.civ@mail.mil