--Military Applications in Reconnaisance and Surveillance (MARS) Program

The contract involves a sole source, cost plus fixed fee simplified acquisition agreement awarded by the Edgewood Division of the U.S. Army Research, Development and Engineering Command Acquisition Center to the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab (JHU/APL) for support related to the Military Applications in Reconnaissance and Surveillance (MARS) Program. The award is planned for September 17, 2007, and is conducted under the authority of FAR 6.302-1, allowing for non-competitive procurement. The contract supports research and engineering efforts focused on reconnaissance and surveillance applications critical to military operations. Details such as the statement of work will not be provided by the government, emphasizing the sensitive nature of the program. The contract is managed within the Department of Defense framework, with the authority office located at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland. The solicitation was publicly posted on August 31, 2007, under solicitation number USA-SNOTE-070831-001. This acquisition, by virtue of its sole-source justification, indicates the unique capabilities or expertise that JHU/APL offers to meet the specific technological and operational requirements of the MARS program.