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Notice of Intent to Synopsize Sole Source Fort Leonard Wood Land Mobile Radio Network Maintenance Services
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The U.S. Army Contracting Command – Aberdeen Proving Ground intends to award a sole-source contract to L3Harris Technologies, Inc. for comprehensive maintenance and support services of the Fort Leonard Wood Land Mobile Radio (LMR) Infrastructure, under the authority of 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) and FAR 6.103-1(b), which permits other than full and open competition when only one responsible source exists. L3Harris is the original equipment manufacturer of the proprietary L3Harris Assured Communications Environment (ACE) 2020HS network, and no other entity has access to the restricted source code, proprietary software, or certified expertise necessary to maintain the system without risking operational integrity, voiding warranties, or compromising mission-critical communications. The contract requires ongoing software maintenance for the ACE 2020HS platform, including updates, performance enhancements, and new features, alongside mandatory information assurance measures to comply with Army Information Assurance Vulnerability Alerts, such as timely installation and validation of operating system patches and security alerts. The contractor must provide 24/7 technical support with a response time of no more than two hours telephonically and four hours on-site for major failures, and within 24 hours for minor issues. Annual preventive maintenance is required for both the LMR system and associated tower infrastructure, including testing, alignment, cleaning, and structural inspections to ensure all components operate at factory specifications. The contract structure includes a one-year base period with four additional one-year option periods, extending potential performance through five years. The procurement is classified under NAICS code 811210 with a size standard of $34 million, and while no contract value is disclosed, the government will not reimburse respondents for any information submitted in response to this notice. Responses are accepted only for market research purposes, and any challenge to the sole-source designation must present clear and convincing evidence that full and open competition would be advantageous, with no acknowledgment or feedback provided to submitters. The place of performance is Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, and all services must be delivered on-site by personnel with direct technical expertise in the L3Harris ACE system.
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Fort Leonard Wood, MO, 65473, USASet-Aside
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Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source
L3Harris Land Mobile Radio (LMR) Network Maintenance Services
The Army Contracting Command – Aberdeen Proving Ground (ACC-APG), Huachuca Division intends to award a sole-source contract to L3Harris Technologies, Inc. This action is conducted under the statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition is 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) as implemented by Revolutionary Federal Acquisition Regulation Overhaul (RFO) Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.103-1(b), Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. Furthermore, in accordance with RFO FAR 6.103-1(d), this document justifies the use of a brand-name description for the required proprietary components and software.
Intended Awardee:
L3Harris Technologies, Inc.
221 Jefferson Ridge Parkway, Lynchburg, VA 24501
Requirement Description:
The requirement is for comprehensive maintenance and support services for the Fort Leonard Wood Land Mobile Radio (LMR) Infrastructure. These services are critical for ensuring uninterrupted, mission-essential command and control communications. The services consist of the following:
- Proprietary Software Maintenance: Provide software support, including releases for the L3Harris ACE 2020HS version, to keep the system current. This includes performance enhancements, new features, and optional features.
- Information Assurance Updates: Install and validate all operating system patches, updates, technical bulletins, and security alerts to ensure compliance with Army Information Assurance Vulnerability Alerts (IAVA).
- Infrastructure Maintenance: Provide 24/7 technical support and on-site emergency response for all LMR infrastructure items.
- Response to major system failures within two hours telephonically and four hours on-site.
- Response to minor system failures within twenty-four hours.
- Preventative Maintenance: Perform annual system preventive maintenance and analysis, including system testing, alignment checks, and equipment cleaning, to keep the system operating at factory specifications.
- Tower Maintenance: Perform annual preventive maintenance, inspection, and repair on tower structures, antenna systems, and associated equipment.
The contract will consist of a one-year base period and four (4) one-year option periods.
The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 811210 (Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance), and the business size standard is $34 million.
This Notice of Intent to award a Sole Source Contract is not a request for competitive proposals. L3Harris Technologies, Inc. is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) of the proprietary L3Harris Assured Communications Environment (ACE) 2020HS Network. No other source has proprietary rights, access to restricted source code, or certified expertise to perform the required services without creating unacceptable risk and voiding system warranties.
Any response to this notice must demonstrate clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. All information received from this notice shall be used for planning and market research purposes only. The determination to refrain from competing for this proposed contract based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. The Government will not pay for the preparation of any information submitted or for the use of such information.
Acknowledgement of receipt of responses will not be made, nor will respondents be notified of the evaluation of the information received. Interested parties may express interest and/or provide a capability statement no later than 07 May 2026 by 12:00 PM Arizona Time. Responses should be addressed to the Contract Specialist and Contracting Officer listed below.
Contracting Office Address:
ACC-APG Huachuca Division, Bravo Branch
2133 Cushing St., Bldg. 61801, Fort Huachuca, AZ 85613
Place of Performance:
13527 Headquarters Ave.
Fort Leonard Wood, MO 65473
Primary Point of Contact:
Contract Specialist, Justin B. Rocha, justin.b.rocha.civ@army.mil
Contracting Officer, Walter L. Carbajal, walter.l.carbajal.civ@army.mil
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