J--Annual Maintenance for MVAICS

The Fort Hood Directorate of Contracting plans to award a sole source contract to Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) for an extended warranty and maintenance services of the Mobile Vehicle and Cargo Inspection System (MVAICS). The contract includes a one-year base period with the possibility of three additional option years. Under this agreement, the contractor is responsible for performing maintenance, repair services, and coordinating any necessary repairs in compliance with the technical provisions outlined in TPN 09-146 rev 2. It is critical that all hardware, software configurations, functionalities, and technical support provided under this contract remain fully compatible with the existing MVAICS units currently operational within the Army’s inventory. This acquisition falls under the authority of the Clinger-Cohen Act of 1996 and is conducted as a test program for commercial items according to FAR 13.501(a)(1)(ii). The applicable NAICS code is 334511, with a small business size standard of 500 employees. Although this notice indicates a sole source award intent, all responsible firms are invited to express interest and demonstrate capability within seven days of the notice’s publication. The decision to proceed without competition will be based solely on responses received from interested parties. The point of contact for this procurement is SFC Stephanie Martinez at Fort Hood, TX.