58--AN/PSS-14 Mine Detecting Set

The U.S. Army Communications Electronics Command (CECOM) Acquisition Center-Washington, on behalf of the Program Manager for Close Combat Systems and in conjunction with CECOM Night Vision and Electronic Sensors Directorate (NVESD), Countermine Divis ion, intends to negotiate a modification to contract number DAAB15-03-C-0025, the firm fixed price Low Rate Production (LRP) contract with CyTerra Corporation of Orlando, Florida under the auspices of Other than full and Open Competition for AN/PSS-14 Mine Detectors (previously known as the Handheld Standoff Mine Detection System (HSTAMIDS)). The contract will allow for the purchase of up to one hundred and seventy five (175) (base and option qtys) AN/PSS-14 units and up to seven (7) (base and option qtys) AN/PSS-14 Training Sets within FY 04. In addition, the contract will allow for two each one year options for contractor logistics and maintenance support for each AN/PSS-14 and AN/PSS-14 Training Set (Sweep Monitoring System portion only) purchased (up t o 175 and 7, respectively). The AN/PSS-14 incorporates Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) coupled with an improved metal detector (MD), an integrated electronics/ algorithm suite, and enhanced audio alerts. The system was type classified in November 2003. An AN/PSS-14 Training Set contains one (1) SMS and a Training Target Set. The SMS is a three-dimensional tracking tool that facilitates and reinforces correct operating techniques during training. The Training Target Set includes 79 special purpose, ine rt mine-like targets in 8 different configurations. The resultant contract will be firm fixed price. It has been determined that CyTerra is the 'Only One Responsible Source and no other Supplies or Services will satisfy Agency Requirements'. The statutor y authority for other than full and open competition is 10 USC 2304 (c)(1); Only One Responsible Source and no Other Supplies or Services will Satisfy Agency Requirements. However, all responsible sources that can provide supporting data to demonstrate th ey can successfully provide the required AN/PSS-14 and AN/PSS-14 training sets shall be considered by the agency. Responses shall be no longer than ten (10) pages and provided in Microsoft Word compatible format. Responses shall be submitted via email to contact@example.gov within 30 calendar days of the date of this notice. The email subject line should include the phrase 'DAAB15-03-C-0025, AN/PSS-14 Response to Presolicitation Notice'. All requests for further information must be in writing and via email to the above address, telephone requests for additional information will not be honored. Acknowledgement of receipt will be issued. See Numbered Note 22.