Rapid Migration of C5ISR Capability

Added: Apr 11, 2017 1:38 pm DESCRIPTION

Rapid Migration of C5ISR Capability

Solicitation Number:  ID05170037
Agency:  General Services Administration
Office:  Federal Acquisition Service (FAS)
Location:  FAS Contracting Division (5QZAB)

Notice Type:  Sources Sought notice for sole source requirement to ViaSat, Inc., supporting the Joint Tactical Integration Element, Joint Staff J6

Synopsis:  The Government objective is to purchase commercial items in support of the Joint Tactical Integration Element, Joint Staff J6.

The purpose of this notice is to (1) provide notice of the Government’s intent to establish a sole source IDIQ contract, (2) solicit the names of interested vendors and their business size, and (3) announce the pending release of a solicitation for the required items.

To obtain market information, the Government requests that all interested parties RESPOND TO THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS ON OR BEFORE 18 APRIL 2017.

Respond by email to Martin Hamlin, Contracting Officer, at martin.hamlin@gsa.gov.

Responses To This Notice:  Vendors who can fulfill this requirement and who would be interested in submitting a proposal, in the event that a competitive solicitation is issued, are requested to provide the following information in response to this request:
1.  Name of company
2.  Address of company
3.  Name, phone number, and email address of company representative
4.  Company size standard and/or socio-economic standing (e.g., large business, small business, veteran-owned small business, service-disabled veteran-owned small business, HUBZone small business, small disadvantaged business, or women-owned small business)
5.  A statement confirming that you have reviewed and can comply with the work description summary included with this announcement.

Requiring Activity:  This is a requirement of the Joint Tactical Integration Element, Joint Staff J6, Suffolk, Virginia.

The Following Information Is Provided:
(1)  National Stock Number (NSN) if assigned:  Not Assigned
(2)  Description of Requirement (summary):  This requirement is for the acquisition of equipment and support including Move Out Jump Off (MOJO), Handheld Link (HHL)-16 Radios, Digital Aided Close Air Support Gateway-SOF (DACASG-S), Small Tactical Terminals (STT), Ku Spread Spectrum (KuSS) Antennas In-Vehicle Equipment (IVE), KuSS ArcLight2 Hubs, KG-250X and KG-255 High Assurance Internet Protocol Encryptor (HAIPE) Devices, Enhanced Bandwidth Efficient Modems (EBEM), Ethernet Switch Expansion Modules (ESEM), and associated ancillary items and required sustainment and support services as required.  Additional contractor requirements will be met as specifically outlined in orders placed against this IDIQ contract.
(3)  Manufacturer:  ViaSat, Inc.
(4)  Size, dimensions, or other form, fit or functional description:  Various
(5)  Predominant material of manufacture:  Various
(6)  Quantity, including any options for additional quantities:  Undetermined - it is anticipated the contract will be structured as an indefinite delivery / indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract
(7)  Unit of issue:  Each or Lot
(8)  Destination information:  End items shall be delivered to, and services performed at, Joint Staff J6, Suffolk, Virginia, or satellite locations
(9)  Delivery schedule:  As prescribed on individual delivery directives
(10)  Duration of the contract period:  A five year ordering period is anticipated
(11)  Sustainable acquisition requirements:  Not applicable
(12)  Proposed contract action:  This sources sought notice supports the establishment of an IDIQ contract extimated to exceed the SAT.  The anticipated award date is 31 May 2017.
(13)  Architect-Engineer project information:  Not applicable
(14)(i)  FAR clause at 52.225-3, Buy American Act-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act, or an equivalent agency clause:  Not applicable
(ii)  FAR clause at 52.225-5, Trade Agreements, or an equivalent agency clause:  Not applicable
(iii)  FAR clause at 52.225-11, Buy American Act-Construction Materials Under Trade Agreements, 52.225-23, Required Use of American Iron, Steel, and Other Manufactured Goods-Buy American Act-Construction Materials Under Trade Agreements, or an equivalent agency clause:  Not applicable
(15)  Non-Competitive Information:  The intended source is ViaSat, Inc.  ViaSat is the manufacturer of the required items.
(16)  Fair Opportunity/Award Consideration:  All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered by the agency
(17)  Solicitation Availability:  Electronic only, a hard copy solicitation will not be issued
(18)  Electronic Data Interchange:  Not applicable
(19)  Technical Data Source:  Solicitation

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