Engineering Services for ALQ-131

The contract involves the provision of engineering services to support the ALQ-131 program, specifically for IV and V support activities. It is structured with a basic period of performance lasting 12 months, followed by four potential option periods, each also lasting 12 months, extending the total duration to five years if all options are exercised. The government intends to award this contract solely to Southwest Research Institute, invoking a sole source acquisition under FAR 6.302, meaning that negotiations will be conducted exclusively with this entity without competition. Although the government has issued a notice of intent to proceed with this sole source contract, interested parties are invited to express their interest and capabilities or submit proposals within 30 days from the publication date. However, this invitation does not constitute a request for competitive proposals, and the government retains full discretion to determine whether to engage in a competitive procurement based on the responses received. The contract is related to the NAICS code 541330, which covers engineering services, and the point of contact for inquiries is Ashley Marie Smith, reachable via phone or email.