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Marine Corps Wideband Satellite - Expeditionary System Award Synopsis

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M6785426D2001Federal

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The Portfolio Acquisition Executive for the Marine Corps awarded an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity contract to L3Harris Technologies, Inc., located in Rochester, New York, with a maximum order value of 96,905,058 dollars. This contract supports the Marine Corps Wideband Satellite - Expeditionary (MCWS-X) program and covers the procurement of MCWS-X systems, MEO kits, spare parts, training, and associated services. The contracting activity is managed by the PAE-MC based in Quantico, Virginia. This award was made on a non-competitive, sole-source basis under the statutory authority of 10 United States Code section 3204(a)(1) and Federal Acquisition Regulation Subsection 6.302-1. The justification for this action specifies that L3Harris is the only responsible source capable of satisfying the agency requirements due to proprietary technical data. Utilizing a sole-source award was deemed necessary to prevent unacceptable delays in fielding terminals and to ensure the Marine Corps Chief Information Officer requirements are met.

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L3Harris won a $96.9 million sole-source contract for Marine Corps MCWS-X satellite systems.

Contract Value

$96,905,068

NAICS

517410 - Satellite Telecommunications

Place of Performance

65982, NY, USA

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NONE

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J&A 25,238 - MCWS-X Follow-On Sole Source

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Commander
Contacts2 people available
OfficeQUANTICO, VA, 22134-6050, USA
Office AddressQUANTICO, VA, 22134-6050, USA

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Portfolio Acquisition Executive (PAE), Marine Corps (MC) awarded an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity contract (IDIQ) to L3 Harris Technologies, Inc., 1680 University Ave, Rochester, NY 14610 (CAGE Code: 14304). The maximum order value is $96,905,058. This IDIQ contract supports Marine Corps Wideband Satellite - Expeditionary (MCWS-X) and includes procurement of MCWS-X systems, spares, and associated services. This contract action was not awarded competitively. Award was made under the statutory authority permitting use of other than full and open competition, 10 United States Code (U.S.C.) § 3204(a)(1), as implemented by Federal Acquisition Regulation Subsection 6.302-1, “Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.” The PAE-MC, 2200 Lester St., Quantico, VA 22134, is the contracting activity.

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