R -- Intent to Award Sole Source - Technical Assessment Support Services

Systems, Technology, and Science, LLC - Notice of Intent to Sole Source The Missile Defense Agency (MDA), Directorate of Test and Evaluation intends to issue a twelve-month, with a six month option, sole source, task order contract for support services to the Systems, Technology, and Science, LLC (STS,LLC) for independent, objective, expert advice and technical assessments of missile defense programs, architectures and technologies to the MDA Technical Director using the General Services Administration (GSA) Federal Supply Schedule (FSS). Contract award is expected on or about 1 April 2008. STS, LLC is a small, veteran owned business currently performing these services for MDA. The anticipated NAICS code is 541330, size standard $4.5M. The described procurement will ensure continuity of services until such time that these services can be procured competitively under the Missile Defense Agency Engineering and Support Services (MiDAESS) program. Companies are encouraged to monitor FedBizOpps announcements for any related future requirements pertaining to MiDAESS. Task Order activities include participation in periodic meetings (approximately 1-2 two day meetings per month) to review an assigned issue and develop recommendations for the MDA leadership. The Deputy for Engineering will assign the topics for each review, and resulting reports and recommendations will be reviewed and approved before release to the MDA leadership. When possible, study background material will be provided in advance of each meeting, to allow advanced preparation and facilitate the deliberations and formulation of recommendations. The task order will also provide: ? Assistance in preparation of briefings and reports ? Review and correct or approve minutes and findings of such meetings as they are provided by the Chairman or facilitator ? Participation in various MDA Blue Team activities as directed by the Deputy for Engineering, and in other specific forums as requested To support the meeting interactions, provide and conduct, as requested by the Deputy for Engineering, independent studies that may include: ? Research, investigations and studies of threats and backgrounds to define the physical characteristics required to predict, evaluate and improve system performance ? Studies of impact of threat models on system requirements and assessments of the programs used to develop and validate such models. ? Physics research and mathematical computations to provide recommendations and alternatives for MDA evaluation Participation on other MDA panels, committees, and working groups and attendance at MDA sponsored meetings, reviews and technical interchanges as approved by the Deputy of Engineering or his government designee. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals; however, responses received by 9:00 am eastern time, 21 February 2008 will be reviewed. No formal solicitation package is available. A determination by the government not to compete this proposed contract action is solely within the discretion of the government. Information received will be considered solely for planning purposes for a future competitive procurement. The government will not be responsible for any costs incurred in responding to this notice. Point of Contact: Mr. Adam Vulgamore, Contract Specialist, Phone (703) 882-6737, Fax (703) 882-6356. Ms. Penelope B. Russell, Contracting Officer, Phone (703) 882-6528, Fax (703) 882-6356.