INTENT TO PURSUE COMPETITIVE CONTRACT AWARD

This is an administrative follow up to the original synopsis, Solicitation Number: MDA-GMD-FY2011-Performance-Based-Logistics, RFP Number: HQ0147-09-R-0007, and is not a new action. The Missile Defense Agency (MDA) intends to pursue a competitive Performance Based Logistics acquisition for future operations and sustainment support for the Ground-Based Midcourse Defense (GMD) system and associated support facilities. Anticipated acquisition will commence not later than fiscal year (FY) 2011. The GMD Weapon System is a complex system of systems that consists of hardware and software, including Ground Based Interceptors (GBIs), GBI silos, and related flight and ground test equipment; Launch Site Components, Command Launch Equipment, and related Peculiar Support Equipment; the Re-locatable In-Flight Interceptor Communications System (IFICS) Data Terminal (IDT); and tactical/non-tactical communications equipment and support facilities that are geographically dispersed across the globe. The principal locations of GMD program performance are MDA and contractor operated facilities located at Huntsville, Alabama; Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado; Vandenberg Air Force Base, California; and Fort Greely, Alaska. MDA in Huntsville, Alabama, is the contracting activity for this requirement. As a part of the acquisition-planning process, MDA intends to engage industry in one-on-one Business/Contracts meetings to inform industry of changes in MDA Contracting Office and to introduce the new MDA Contracting Officer, the Director of GMD Contracts, and the Deputy Director of GMD Contracts responsible for acquisition oversight of this effort. These one-on-one discussions are scheduled for 18-20 August 2009. The Government does not intend to address any technical questions during these one-on-one meetings. The Government will, however, be open to discussions from industry in regard to contract type; period of performance; and any additional input which would assist the Government in refining a business/contracting strategy for the acquisition of future GMD system Performance Based Logistics. Except as provided in subsection 31.205-18, Bid and Proposal Costs, of the Federal Acquisition Regulation; the Government does not intend to pay for any costs incurred as a result of this notice or any resultant one-on-one meetings. Send all questions or comments regarding this special notice to the GMDPBLCompetition@mda.mil or Tracie Gutierrez, Contract Specialist, at Tracie.Gutierrez@mda or she may be contacted at (256) 450-1410. Because of the high level of interest in this acqusition, email inquiries are preferred.