A -- Technical Engineering and Operational Support of the High Band Multifunction Receive System (HBMRS)

The Naval Research Laboratory intends to contract Lockheed Martin Corporation Maritime Systems and Sensors for technical engineering and operational support related to the High Band Multifunction Receive System (HBMRS). Lockheed Martin is uniquely positioned to provide this support, as they are the exclusive builder, designer, and fabricator of the HBMRS hardware used in an Advanced Technology Demonstration. The contract covers activities including integration, testing, and troubleshooting of the HBMRS, ensuring continuous maintenance and operational readiness of the system. This contract will be awarded on a basis other than full and open competition due to Lockheed Martin's exclusive capabilities and proprietary ownership of the system. The period of performance is set from the contract award date through September 30, 2008. The solicitation number for this presolicitation notice is N00173-05-R-JS03, administered by the Naval Research Laboratory under the Department of Defense. Interested parties or further business opportunities can be found through the NRL’s contract listings, although this specific procurement is not open for competition. Key points of contact include the NRL contract specialists Jamie Brown and F. Janilea Bays.