PSS/USS

The Government intends to award a sole source contract to Marshall Communications Corporation (MCC), 20098 Ashbrook Place, Suite 260, Ashburn, VA 20147 in accordance with FAR Part 6.302-1, for Digital Video Broadcast-Return Channel via Satellite (DVB-RCS) Production Subscriber Suite (PSS) bundles, DVB-RCS User Subscriber Suite (USS) bundles, associated spare parts and repair/maintenance labor. This technology provides a continuous, high-speed, and asymmetrical two-way Internet Protocol (IP) traffic flow of high volume information. The procured suites will be integrated hardware and software platforms that must be compatible with existing, fielded assets. The equipment must be specific make and model to be compatible with the unique hardware and existing proprietary software features of existing equipment systems. MCC is the manufacturer of the bundled systems suites. The Government anticipates award of a firm-fixed-price, indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract for a base year and two (2) one-year option periods in accordance with FAR Part 15 procedures. The NAICS Code is 334220 and the applicable size standard is 750 employees. NO SOLICITATION WILL BE MADE AVAILABLE AS A RESULT OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS. Any response to this announcement must be received no later than 1400 EST, 11 February 2008. Comments and/or responses shall be submitted in writing via e-mail to SPAWARSYSCEN Charleston, Code 2.2.5LP, Paula Laquaglia at paula.laquaglia@navy.mil or via facsimile at 843.218.4918. See Numbered Note 22.