RADAR Data Processing and Display System (RDPDS)

Added: Jun 14, 2013 11:24 am Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center (SPAWARSYSCEN) Atlantic intends to award a sole source contract to Lockheed Martin Corporation, Information Systems and Global Solutions, 9221 Corporate Blvd, Rockville, MD 20850-3248 for hardware, software, and logistics support for the Lockheed Martin developed, Micro-processor En route Automated RADAR Tracking System (MEARTS). MEARTS is a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certified air traffic control (ATC) digital RADAR Data Processing and Display System (RDPDS). Requirements include: (a) Maintain current MEARTS hardware baseline capable of accepting and processing primary and secondary RADAR data. (b) Ensure deployed MEARTS system software continues to accept, process, and display primary and secondary targets for various RADAR formats. (c) Provide logistics support for hardware and software, including documentation, parts, and depot- level support. Lockheed Martin Corporation is the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) for the MEARTS.

The authority for other than full and open competition is 10 USC 2304(c)(1) and FAR 6.302-1. Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies and Services will satisfy agency requirements. The applicable North American Industry Classification (NAICS) code is 334511, with a size standard of 750 employees. The Government anticipates award of a commercial, firm-fixed- price, indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity contract. The period of performance will be a base year with four one-year option periods.

This notice of intent is NOT a request for competitive proposals. All interested sources must respond in writing with sufficient information to establish capability to fulfill the requirement within seven (7) days of this publication. Verbal responses are not acceptable and will not be considered. A determination by the Government not to compete 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. The SPAWARSYSCEN Atlantic point of contact is Calvin Howard, Code 2241CH, email address calvin.howard@navy.mil.