Notice of intent to sole source an award to L-3 Communications for continued efforts to support NETS software.

The Department of the Army’s Mission Installation Contracting Command at White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico, plans to award a sole source contract to L-3 Communications Inc / Applied Technologies Jaycor for continued software development and demonstrations supporting the Nuclear Environment Threat Simulation (NETS). The NETS software was originally developed by L-3 Communications, making them uniquely qualified to maintain the software without compromising supportability or sustainability. This sole source justification is based on FAR 6.302-1, stipulating only one responsible source can meet the agency’s requirements. The contract announcement specifies that this is a notice of intent and not a request for quotations, with no solicitation document available. Any responsible sources capable of meeting the requirement are invited to submit a capability statement by 3:00 pm MST on April 1, 2009. The contracting office is located at White Sands Missile Range, NM, and the primary contact for this notice is Jennifer L. Brown. This contract falls under NAICS code 541330, relating to engineering services, and is managed by the Department of Defense’s directive office.