--IKE 504 with military kitsets

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Mobile District, plans to award a sole source contract for the procurement of thirty-four IKE 504 geospatial assessment tools equipped with military kitsets. This contract will be awarded exclusively to Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC), located in Columbia, Maryland, as they are identified as the only responsible source for these items under the Federal Acquisition Regulation provision 6.302-1. SAIC, in partnership with Surveylab, is developing the IKE 504, an advanced handheld GIS device that builds upon the capabilities of the previous IKE 305 model by integrating a Global Positioning Satellite receiver, digital camera, inclinometer, compass, and laser designator. The new version also incorporates cutting-edge security features required by the Department of Defense for all new GPS systems. The government intends to finalize the contract by September 15, 2007, and has clearly stated that this notice is not a solicitation for proposals. However, other firms that believe they can meet the requirements are invited to provide written notification to the Contracting Officer within three days of the announcement date. Any responses will solely help determine if a competitive procurement is necessary. The contract is classified under NAICS code 334511 and falls within the Department of Defense’s Mobile office jurisdiction. For further inquiries, the point of contact is Charlie Danford, reachable at the provided phone number and email address.