RWIS Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source Procurement

SYNOPSIS: Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source Procurement: Market Research was conducted and the results verify that no other sources can meet the current Battle Command Training Capability- Equipment Support requirements for Voisus software licenses and support. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: The U.S. Army Program Executive Office Simulation, Training and Instrumentation (PEO STRI) has a requirement for Voisus software licenses and support. The Government anticipates awarding a firm fixed price (FFP) contract to purchase software licenses, technical support, and training for Voisus. Voisus is a commercial field-proven communications and sound products that can be quickly integrated for live, virtual, constructive, and gaming needs awarded by PEO STRI in 2011. Voisus is being used daily at over 21 locations by units. This contracting effort will include delivery of annual software and technical support. Name of Intended Contractor is Advanced Simulation Technology Inc. (ASTi), 500A Huntmar Park Drive, Herndon, VA 20170, USA. ASTi is the original developer of the Voisus software and holds all of the current developmental tools, licenses and agreements (intellectual property and software licensing) necessary to deliver the current Army Program of Record BCTC-ES capability within the project schedule. The contract will be issued on a sole source basis in accordance with FAR13.5. Only one awardee is capable of providing the supplies or services required at the level of quality required because the supplies or services ordered are unique or highly specialized. Estimated Acquisition Dollar Value: Approximately $1.28M Period of Performance: One year after contract award with 6 month option RESPONSES REQUESTED: Contractors who can provide Product Manager Integration Training Environment (PM ITE), BCTC-ES with the ability to meet the requirement shall submit an affirmative, written response, not to exceed 10 pages, indicating their ability to meet the specific requirements outlined above. Responses should appear on company letterhead and include any applicable pricing data or information. All responses should include a point of contact, telephone number and an e-mail address. Additionally, respondents should indicate whether they are a large business, small business, small disadvantaged business, 8(a) concern, women-owned small business, HUBZone, service disabled veteran-owned small business, or User Guide For Help: Federal Service Desk Accessibility qualify as socially or economically disadvantaged and whether they are U.S. or foreign owned. Responses shall be furnished electronically to the contacts listed below, no later than 2:00 PM EST on 5 September 2017. DISCLAIMER: This notice does not constitute an Invitation for Bids (IFB) or a Request for Proposal (RFP) and is not a commitment by the U.S. Government to procure subject products. No funds are available to pay for preparation of responses to this notification. The Government will use any information received by the closing date of this notice to determine whether other sources are available and capable to satisfy this requirement. Points of Contact: Contract Specialist: Ms. Servola Frazier servola.frazier.civ@mail.mil (407) 384-3675 Technical POC: Mr. Jimmy Dunn james.f.dunn30.civ@mail.mil (407) 208-3176 Contracting Office Address: US Army Contracting Command - Orlando, 12211 Science Dr. Orlando, FL 32826