Wind River VxWorks 653 Platform 2. 3. 0. 1 Software Licenses and Support

Added: Dec 16, 2015 10:49 am This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation and a written solicitation will not be issued.

Authority: 10 U.S.C. 2304 (c)(1), Justification: Supplies required are available from only one responsible source and no other type of supplies will satisfy agency requirements.

The Government intends to award a contract on a sole source basis to Wind River Systems, 112 Hidden Creek Dr., Hatboro, PA 19040 for VxWorks 653 Platform 2.3.0.1 software licenses and requisite maintenance support under the authority listed above and under authority of FAR Part 12, FAR Part 13, and FAR 6.302-1. Wind River Systems is the sole manufacturer of the commercially available VxWorks 653 software. The Government does not own the data rights to the data or software code and cannot reproduce the VxWorks Software. The VxWorks Software is a proprietary product of Wind River Systems, Inc. and no other company has the data rights to sell the VxWorks Software to the Federal Government.

The MPRA (Maritime Patrol and Reconnaissance Aircraft) Lab (AIR 4.9.3.3) of NAVAIR in Patuxent River, MD has a requirement to provide Wind River VxWorks 653 Platform 2.3.0.1 Software Licenses, Wind River VxWorks 653 Platform 2.3.0.1 OEM License, and Long Term Enterprise Support in support of the H-60 SIERRA Software Support Activity. The licenses are needed for software development and testing requirements. The Government requirement is to purchase a development tool that optimizes the developer's ability to code and compile for target/embedded host and meet historical H-60 requirements utilized throughout the programs life cycle. The compiler will manage project software development and testing capabilities.

Vendor must provide the exact Brand Name (new condition) and versions of each item as included in the attached Solicitation (NO SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED). PRODUCT MUST BE TRADE AGREEMENT ACT (TAA) COMPLIANT (19 U.S.C. & 2501-2581).

Anticipated Award date is 18 Dec 2015; The NAICS code is 511210; The PSC Code is 7030; Inspection/Acceptance: Destination; Place of Delivery: 22347 Cedar Point Rd., Patuxent River, MD 20670; software support Period of Performance is 01 Jan 2016 to 31 Dec 2016; Delivery Date: within fifteen (15) days after notification of award.

The proposed contract action is for supplies for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302-1. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals or quotes. THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS OR QUOTES. However, the Government will consider all proposals or quotes received prior to the closing date of the solicitation. 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 Government will not pay for any information received. Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database prior to submission of an offer to be considered for award of any DoD contract. This may be accomplished electronically at https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM.

Any additional contract requirements or terms and conditions determined by the Contracting Officer to be necessary for this acquisition and consistent customary commercial practices will be incorporated.