Detection Analysis Receiving Technology (DART) Systems and System Components

The Missile Defense Agency (MDA) plans to issue a sole source purchase order to SystemWare, Inc. (SWI) for the procurement of Detection Analysis Receiving Technology (DART) systems, which include proprietary hardware and software modules developed exclusively by SWI and available only to the U.S. Government. This acquisition aims to meet the enhanced performance requirements set by the military services and the Department of Defense. The DART system package will consist of the DART unit, system controller software, an EM-60003 Integrated Antenna Kit, a display device, and a transport case. All components will be required to maintain compatibility and interoperability with existing DoD systems that utilize SWI’s DART technology. The contract is anticipated to be awarded around September 30, 2011, under NAICS code 541519, with a size standard of $25 million. This notice serves as an advance notification of intent to sole source and is not a solicitation nor a request for competitive proposals; no formal solicitation documents will be released. The government reserves the right to proceed without competition at its discretion. While responses to this notice will be reviewed, any information received will be used only for planning potential future competitive procurements. The MDA will not bear any costs associated with responding to this announcement. The place of performance is Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, and points of contact are provided for contract specialist and contracting officer inquiries.