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A--The proposed action is for the modification of Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee Contract W15P7T-11-C-H267 with Northrop Grumman Electronic Systems (NGES)

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The contract modification for Northrop Grumman Electronic Systems (NGES) extends the period of performance for continued operation and support of the Vehicle and Dismount Exploitation Radar (VADER) system from April 16, 2013, through December 31, 2013. This action maintains support for two deployed VADER systems with operational crews in Afghanistan (Operation Enduring Freedom) and one system stationed within the continental United States (CONUS). The contract, a Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee agreement, also includes provisions for contractor support both overseas and stateside during the extension period, along with options to deploy a third crew for each overseas system to facilitate 24-hour operations. Additional options allow for extending the contract period through the end of 2014. VADER is an advanced Moving Target Indicator radar integrated into a manned fixed-wing aircraft, equipped with Ground Moving Target Indicator and Synthetic Aperture Radar capabilities to detect vehicles and dismounted personnel. The radar data is transmitted via a Tactical Common Data Link to a ground station responsible for radar control, mission planning, and data exploitation. This sole source contract action is pending approval under Federal Acquisition Regulations, with Northrop Grumman deemed the only responsible source capable of meeting the agency’s requirements. Interested parties wishing to challenge the sole source designation or express interest in providing the required services were invited to submit formal documentation by early February 2013.

General Info

Northrop Grumman contract extends VADER radar support in Afghanistan and CONUS through 2013.

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Department Of Defense → W6QK Acc-Apg

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334511 - Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing

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PostedFeb 1

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Defense → W6QK Acc-Apg

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OfficeABERDEEN PROVING GROU, MD, 21005-1846, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → W6QK Acc-Apg

Office AddressABERDEEN PROVING GROU, MD, 21005-1846, USA

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Full Description

Synopsis W15P7T-11-C-H267 The Government intends to issue a sole source contract modification to extend the period of performance from 16 April 2013 to 31 December 2013 to Northrop Grumman Electronic Systems (NGES), P.O Box 1693 MS1285, Baltimore MD 21203-1693 for continued support of the Vehicle and Dismount Exploitation Radar (VADER) system. This proposed contract action will extend the operation and support of two deployed systems with two operational crews to Operation Enduring Freedom-Afghanistan (OEF-A) and one system based in the continental United States (CONUS) for a period from 16 April 2013 through 31 December 2013. - This action is pending approval of a Justification and Approval to award Sole Source and Subject to Availability of Funds In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) 6.302-1, only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. Description of action: The proposed action is for the modification of Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee Contract W15P7T-11-C-H267 with Northrop Grumman Electronic Systems (NGES) to extend the period of performance and continue uninterrupted operation and support of two VADER systems in Afghanistan (outside of the continental United States, or OCONUS) and one CONUS-based VADER system. The period of performance for the operation of the VADER systems shall be extended from 16 April 2013 to 31 December 2013. In addition, this proposed action shall provide: OCONUS and CONUS-based contractor support of VADER from 16 April 2013 to 31 December 2013; options to deploy a third crew for each OCONUS VADER system to enable 24-hour operations, one option for the period of performance from 16 April 2013 through 31 December 2013 and another for the period of performance from 1 January 2014 through 31 December 2014; and the option to extend the Period of Performance for operations of the VADER systems from 1 January 2014 to 31 December 2014. Description of Supplies or Services: VADER is an advanced Moving Target Indicator (MTI) radar integrated on a manned aircraft. The radar has a Ground Moving Target Indicator/Synthetic Aperture Radar (GMTI/SAR) capability for the detection of vehicles and dismounts. Each of the two radars is integrated on a contractor-provided fixed-wing aircraft along with a Full Motion Video (FMV) sensor. A Tactical Common Data Link (TCDL) is used to transmit VADER data to the current exploitation ground station. The exploitation ground station contains the remote radar control, mission planning, and exploitation equipment. Prospective offerors that wish to challenge the sole source award or express interest in providing the above services should submit their fully documented challenges or expressions of interest no later than Wednesday, 6 February, 2013 by 3:00 p.m. EST. Please submit your reply via email to contact@example.gov.