MEARTS Display Systems

The Space and Naval System Center Charleston plans to issue a sole source modification to contract N65236-05-D-6228 to increase the quantity of radar data processing and display systems supplied by Lockheed Martin Corporation. This action is being taken under FAR 6.302-1 because Lockheed Martin is the only known source capable of fulfilling the agency’s requirements. The modification will extend the contract ceiling to ensure sufficient funding through March 18, 2008. The work pertains to MEARTS display systems, with Lockheed Martin located in Rockville, Maryland, as the sole provider. This is not an invitation for competitive proposals, emphasizing the non-competitive nature of the procurement due to unique contractor capabilities. The contract is associated with the North American Industry Classification System code 517910, which pertains to telecommunications, with a size standard set at $13.5 million. The responsible office is the Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command (SPAWAR) System Center Charleston, based in North Charleston, South Carolina, with Don Bickford as the designated point of contact. This sole source action ensures that the Department of Defense can maintain continuity and support for specialized radar data processing and display systems beyond the current contract period.