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Notice of Intent to award Sole Source, CPFF Contract to Lockheed Martin Information Systems and Global Solutions (LM IS&GS)

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The Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center Pacific (SSC Pacific) intends to award a sole source, cost-plus-fixed-fee contract valued at approximately $9 million to Lockheed Martin Information Systems and Global Solutions (LM IS&GS). This contract aims to further develop LM IS&GS's existing Web Information Spread Data Operations Module (WISDOM) technology by enhancing capabilities in social media collection, analysis, and predictive modeling. The work will involve collaboration with operational units such as the Joint Special Operations Task Force Philippines to analyze violent extremism and ultimately transition this technology to the Integrated Strategic Planning and Analysis Network program for use by intelligence analysts. This contract will be awarded without full and open competition based on the unique qualifications of LM IS&GS, which is currently the only source capable of delivering the required sociocultural analytics technology. The government has asserted that no other vendor can meet the agency's needs in this emerging field, emphasizing the robustness and scalability of the WISDOM infrastructure. Although this notice is not a solicitation, interested parties may express their interest or provide information to inform a potential competitive procurement decision, which remains entirely at the government’s discretion. Questions related to the contract may be directed to the designated contracts specialist before the February 22, 2012, response deadline.

General Info

Sole source $9M contract to Lockheed Martin for enhancing social media analysis technology.

Agency

Department Of Defense → Niwc Pacific

NAICS

541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)

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PostedFeb 1

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Niwc Pacific

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OfficeSAN DIEGO, CA, 92152-5001, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Niwc Pacific

Office AddressSAN DIEGO, CA, 92152-5001, USA

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Full Description

This is a sole source announcement. No solicitation will be prepared or madeavailable. The Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center Pacific (SSC Pacific) Code 22530 intends to award a sole source, cost plus fixed fee contract to Lockheed Martin Information Systems and Global Solutions (LM IS&GS) for research and development to expand upon the existing Lockheed Martin technology named Web Information Spread Data Operations Module (WISDOM). Specifically the effort will: (a) Mature the state of the art in social media collection, analysis, and predictive modeling where applicable, (b) Conduct experiments with operational organizations such as the Joint Special Operations Task Force Philippines (JSOTF-P) analyzing violent extremism, and (c) Transition the capability to the Integrated Strategic Planning and Analysis Network (ISPAN) program of record (POR) for operational use by intelligence analysts and desk officers. This contract will be awarded without providing for full and open competition pursuant to the authority of 10 USC 2304(c)(1), as implemented by FAR 6.302-1 (Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements). No other source, Government or industry, other than LM IS&GS is currently capable of providing the required technology and demonstrated capabilities to address the nascent field of sociocultural analytics. LM IS&GS WISDOM technology has demonstrated the infrastructure robustness and analytical adaptability to handle rapidly expanding sociocultural data sources and quantity. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. Interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination by the Government to compete the proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. The total estimated value of this award is $9 million. Questions concerning this sole source contract action may be directed to Jacob Ward, Contracts Specialist at contact@example.gov. Phone: +1 (555) 000-0000. The deadline for responses to this notice is 22 February 2012.