Synopsis for Sole Source Acquisition for Sustainment and Engineering Support of the AN/URC-145A(v), Joint Tactical Terminal- Integrated Broadcast Service (JTT-IBS)

The United States Army Contracting Command - Aberdeen Proving Ground, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005, on behalf of Project Manager Distributed Common Ground System-Army (DCGS-A), intends to solicit and award a new Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee (CPFF)/Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP)/Cost Reimbursement (CR) Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) type contract for Sustainment and Engineering Support of the AN/URC-145A(v), Joint Tactical Terminal- Integrated Broadcast Service (JTT-IBS). The contract will be a 5 year ordering period with a ceiling of $15.73M, and will be awarded as a sole source action directed to DRS Advanced ISR, LLC, 2601 Mission Point Blvd, Beavercreek, OH 45431, in accordance with FAR 6.302-1 and 10 USC 2304(c)(1), Only One Responsible Source. JTT-IBS is a National Security System that provides critical battlespace near real-time awareness data dissemination capability for various weapon systems throughout the Department of Defense (DoD), to include the missile defense mission area. Approximately two hundred ninety eight (298) JTT-IBS systems are currently being supported in the field. The estimated life of these systems is fifteen (15) to twenty (20) years. DRS is the sole developer and manufacturer/integrator of the JTT-IBS systems and all upgrades. The Government does not possess a technical data package that would allow full and open competition for the Sustainment and Engineering Support of the JTT-IBS System. The NAICS code for this action is 541330- Engineering Services.

This purchase will be made on an Other Than Full and Open Competition basis authorized by FAR 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements. The Government does not intend to use commercial item procedures under FAR Part 12 for this acquisition. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. A determination by the government not to compete this proposed contract lies solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive requirement. The closing date for this synopsis is 22 December 2016 at 4:00 P.M. The anticipated solicitation release date is 03 January 2017 and the anticipated award date is 3QFY17. For information regarding this purchase please contact Josh Harvey, Contract Specialist, 443-861-5392, email joshua.m.harvey10.civ@mail.mil.