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QEC (Quadripartite Exploitation Cell) Option to extend services

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HM157213C0002Federal

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The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) plans to issue a sole-source modification to extend the Quadipartite Exploitation Cell (QEC) contract with Lockheed Martin for an additional three months under Contract Number HM157213C0002. This extension, authorized under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1 and statutory authority 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1), will provide continued operations and maintenance support for the QEC's hardware, software, and on-site staffing. The QEC contract, which facilitates the delivery of Near Real Time (NRT) data globally, was set to expire on March 31, 2017, but will now be extended through June 30, 2017, until the cell's retirement. This modification is critical for NGA’s ongoing mission requirements. The agency has determined that only Lockheed Martin can fulfill the necessary service requirements, justifying the sole-source procurement. Although this announcement is not a solicitation for competitive proposals, responsible sources interested in participating may submit capability statements for consideration, though the decision to proceed with this extension remains at NGA’s discretion. The contract relates to NAICS code 541513, is administered from NGA’s office in Springfield, VA, and the designated point of contact is Mr. Adrian Rike, who can be reached via email at Adrian.T.Rike@nga.mil.

General Info

NGA extends Lockheed Martin QEC contract three months for critical NRT data support only.

Agency

Department Of Defense → Attn: Ms S84 - Ocs

NAICS

541513 - Computer Facilities Management Services

Place of Performance

7500 GEOINT Drive, SPRINGFIELD, VA, 22150, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

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Timeline

1 update

PhaseAwarded

PostedDec 22

special-notice

Justification (J&A)Feb 22

Justification & Approval published

AwardedOct 26

Contract was awarded

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Attn: Ms S84 - Ocs

Contacts1 person available

OfficeSPRINGFIELD, VA, 22150-7500, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Attn: Ms S84 - Ocs

Office AddressSPRINGFIELD, VA, 22150-7500, USA

Contacts

Adrian RikeMr.

contact@example.gov

+1 (555) 000-0000

Full Description

Pursuant to Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1, the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) intends to issue a sole-source modification for operations and sustainment services for the Quadipartatite Exploitation Cell (QEC) contract awarded to Lockheed Martin. This is a three-month extension under Contract Number HM157213C0002 for the extension of services. This effort will provide the Operation& Maintenance (O&M) support for the hardware, software and on-site manning of the QEC architecture. The extension of this contract is paramount to NGA's ability to provide for the delivery of Near Real Time (NRT) Data to a variety of sites throughout the world. The QEC contract is set to expire on 31 March 2017. The period of performance will be extended three months until QEC is retired 30 June 2017. This notice is being published in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 5.2 requiring the dissemination of information on proposed contract actions. The statutory authority for this sole-source procurement is 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) and FAR 6.302-1. There is a reasonable basis to conclude that the supplies or services are available form only one responsible source and no other type of supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. Interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement which shall be considered by the agency. A determination not to complete this requirement, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the Government. The point of contact for this action is Mr. Adrian Rike who can be reached at Adrian.T.Rike@nga.mil.