Systems Engineering, Analysis and Program Planning in support of the Trident II Submarine Launched Ballistic Missile (SLBM) Program

Strategic Systems Programs (SSP) intends to contract with Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) of Alexandria, VA to provide systems engineering and technical assessment of the weapons system, subsystems and components in support of the Trident II Submarine Launched Ballistic Missile (SLBM) Program.  SPA will provide support in the preparation of integrated Program Plans and assessments of alternative strategic nuclear program options, including how those options will directly or indirectly affect various portions of SSP.  Particular attention will be given to external program influences; using an in-depth knowledge of evolving national, strategic and nuclear weapons policies and of the SSP program.  SPA will evaluate internal and external decision space impacts, and provide SSP with assessments of broad weapon system program issues. SPA will provide technical services in support of SSP for arms control compliance including maintenance of SPARTANS notification system and ancillary programs for internal tracking of accountable assets and the provision of data notifications for all nuclear treaties.     SPA will provide SSP and any of SSP's strategic partners (in organizations to include US Strategic Command (STRATCOM), the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD), Joint Staff, US Air Force (USAF), and Office of the Chief of Naval Operations (OPNAV)) research, engineering, and engineering support required for the life extension and renewal of the Strategic Weapons System, subsystem and components, and for special projects involving new nuclear and deterrence concepts.  SPA will assist in the development of program strategies, specifications and costs, assure compliance with SSP and higher-level requirements and initiatives, and provide independent top-level technical, schedule, cost, and risk assessments as well as considerations for technical, operational, and programmatic tradeoffs.  SPA will work to ensure total system integration of all elements in performing technical and operational tradeoffs and will perform operation effectiveness trade studies and develop technical specifications while assuring compliance with SSP requirements and initiatives.  SPA will provide SSP and any of SSP's strategic partners research, engineering, and engineering and programmatic support required for Conventional Prompt Global Strike (CPGS) technologies and concepts, and they will provide independent assessments of SWS Launcher subsystem issues and investigations, with an emphasis on Ohio Replacement Program (ORP).   

The period of performance will be from 01 October 2015 to 30 September 2016, with four, one year options with a total period of performance from 01 October 2015 to 30 September 2020.  It will also include provisions that would allow for level of effort increases up to 30%. Award will be made using other than full and open competition to SPA of Alexandria, VA, the only source to satisfy agency requirements.  No Solicitation package is available.  

This NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITVE PROPOSALS. 

The proposed contract action is for supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under authority of FAR 6.302.  Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals.  This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals.  All responses must be received within fifteen days from the date of publication of this synopsis. 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. 

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