R--Timeline Tool Software Support Services

The National Ground Intelligence Center (NGIC) plans to award a sole source, Firm Fixed Price interim bridge contract to Innovative Management Concepts for Techwatch/Timeline Tool software support services. This contract covers a six-month period from September 30, 2014 to March 31, 2015, and is intended to ensure the continuation of vital intelligence support without interruption. The Techwatch/Timeline Tool aids analysts in forecasting when specific technologies in foreign countries or organizations will reach maturity levels that could pose threats to U.S. and allied forces. Because the requirement is short-term and involves specialized software support, competing the contract was deemed neither cost effective nor in the government’s best interest, as it would lead to duplication of effort and delays that risk losing critical intelligence capabilities. The acquisition is being conducted under NAICS code 541511 and follows the sole source rules authorized by 15 U.S.C. 657f and FAR 6.302-5(b)(6), which allows for awards without competition when authorized by statute. Innovative Management Concepts is the intended contractor given their unique qualifications and ongoing support relationship. While this notice is not a solicitation and no formal request for proposals exists, interested parties may express their capabilities for future consideration. The contract specialist overseeing the procurement is William Bickley, who can be contacted for further information. This approach ensures continued support for NGIC’s critical intelligence tools while maintaining operational continuity.