Test Tool and Network Upgrade AN/TPQ-49

This Notice is published as a sole source announcement under the statutory authority 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) as implemented by FAR Part 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements. The Army Contracting Command, APG, Tobyhanna Division, Tobyhanna, PA 18466, intends to solicit and award a firm fixed-price services contract with SRC, Inc., 7502 Round Pond Road, North Syracuse, NY 13212-2558, as the sole source to perform test station computer and network upgrade in support of AN/TPQ-49 depot operations at Tobyhanna Army Depot (TYAD). This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. 

The contract type is anticipated to be firm fixed-price. The Solicitation will be in accordance with FAR Part 15 procedures. The NAICS Code is 541511 and the size standard is $30 million. The Product Service Code is DA01.

Required Capabilities:

Contractor will modify proprietary software test tools to make them compatible with current operating system and compliant with current Army Information Assurance (IA) guidelines. Contractor will supply seven (7) personal computers (PCs) - five (5) active (on network) and two (2) spares (off-network), to be used to interface with test chambers in the verification testing of the AN/TPQ-49 radar systems and the TYAD network. Contractor shall install proprietary software on all computers, interface with test chambers and the TYAD network, and verify proper test execution, data collection, and data reporting functions. All PCs will be configured with the most current Windows 10 image and will include the same test tool software. The test tool software is consistent across all applications and functionality can be chosen in the software.

SRC Inc. is the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) and the sole designer, developer and integrator of the AN/TPQ-49 test stations and software. SRC holds the proprietary rights to all the technical data, software source code, drawings, and specifications associated with the software. Neither the Government, nor any other vendor, is known to possess the necessary intellectual property rights to manufacture, install, and integrate the modified software required for the AN/TPQ-49 test stations.

If your organization has the potential capacity to perform these contract services, please provide the following information: 1) Organization name, address, email address, Web site address, telephone number, and size and type of ownership for the organization; and 2) Tailored capability statements addressing the particulars of this effort, with appropriate documentation supporting claims of organizational and staff capability. If significant subcontracting or teaming is anticipated in order to deliver technical capability, organizations should address the administrative and management structure of such arrangements.

The following draft document is attached and may be updated, revised or changed throughout the Solicitation period.  The Government is not responsible for any costs incurred for contractor’s time or materials expended in preparing information/response to this Pre-Solicitation Notice and any subsequent Solicitation.

Draft Performance Work Statement (PWS) (Atch 1)

The estimated period of performance consists of one (1) Base Year of 12 months and four (4) 12-month option years, if exercised by the Government.

All data received in response to this Pre-Solicitation Notice that is marked or designated as corporate or proprietary will be fully protected from any release outside the Government.

All responses must be submitted to the contract specialist identified below. The Government is not committed nor obligated to pay for the information provided, and no basis for claims against the Government shall arise as a result of a response to this Pre-Solicitation Notice. All information contained within this Notice is subject to change.

This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. Any responsible contractor believing they can provide the services shall submit a capability statement detailing their capability of meeting the Government’s requirement which will be reviewed for consideration. Information shall be submitted to the Contract Specialist identified below within fifteen (15) calendar days of this notice. Please provide information/comments by closing date of this Pre-Solicitation Notice, 4/27/21, 4:30 PM Eastern Time. All information contained within this Pre-Solicitation Notification is subject to change. Point of contact is Cheryl A. Saylock, Contract Specialist, email cheryl.a.saylock.civ@mail.mil. No phone calls will be accepted.