Mobile Air Surveillance System

The Mobile Air Surveillance System contract, solicitation FA4890-13-R-0007, provides for the operation, maintenance, and technical support of air and maritime surveillance systems to assist US and Partner Nations in counterdrug efforts. The scope includes CONUS support and OCONUS operations across Colombia, Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, Jamaica, and Panama, specifically including the operation of a deployable TPS-70 GBR in San Jose, Guatemala. The contract structure consists of a 30-day transition period beginning September 1, 2014, a twelve-month base period starting October 1, 2014, and four subsequent option years, with a final expiration date of September 30, 2019. The contractor is responsible for program management, mission support, and adherence to strict Quality Management System requirements compliant with ANSI/ISO/ASQ 9001 standards. Key operational mandates include managing government-furnished equipment and vehicles, complying with Host Nation Agreements, and meeting rigorous security requirements, including Secret facility clearances and specific force protection measures for personnel in high-threat areas like Colombia. Performance is monitored through a detailed coding system for equipment downtime and a comprehensive reporting structure. Financial terms include a mix of Firm Fixed Price and Cost-Reimbursable elements, supplemented by an incentive plan based on quality performance indices and cost savings for repairable parts.