Software Design, Systems engineering and Fielding Support for AATS CLPS ARTS-V1

NAVAIR Lakehurst intends to award a sole source IDIQ contract to EWA Government Systems, Inc (EWA-GSI), Mt. Laurel, NJ to continue the Research and Development (R&D) effort to design, integrate, test and deliver software for its Closed Loop Passive Electronically Scanned Array Simulator (CLPS), Advanced Anti-Aircraft Threat Simulator (AATS) and Advanced Radar Threat Simulator Version 1 (ARTS-V1). The CLPS, AATS and ARTS-V1 simulators will address the need to properly assess the capabilities of on-going and future Department of Defense (DoD) Electronic Warfare (EW) programs in the complex Radio Frequency (RF) environment at the DoD testing ranges. The system software under development will utilize and modify the CLPS, AATS and ARTS-V1 system software currently under development by EWA-GSI. An RFI N68335-19-RFI-0041 was previously issued on 7 November 2018 under a PSC code of AC64 and a NAICS code of 541715 to request information on potential contractors that could provide the above R&D software design and systems engineering services utilizing the AATS system software. As a result of both that RFI and further analysis, the Government will pursue continued development of the software with Electronic Warfare Associates Government Systems, Inc. (EWA-GSI). The PSC code for this acquisition is AC64 and the NAICS code is 541715. The Navy intends to procure the above on a cost plus fixed fee basis. The period of performance is from 2/1/2019 to 2/1/2021. The statutory authority for other than full and open competition is 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1), as implemented by FAR 6.302-1, "only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements." The initial development of the software has already been conducted by Electronic Warfare Associates Government Systems, Inc. (EWA-GSI). The system software is based on the architecture of the AATS system under development by EWA and no other type of system software for simulators is utilized. Further only EWA-GSI has the necessary experience on threat simulator systems representing the AATS, CLPS and ARTS-V1 threat. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, the Government will consider all responses received within fifteen days after the date of publication of this synopsis. Interested sources are advised that security requirements WILL apply. Prospective contractors must have a TOP SECRET level facility clearance. Prospective contractors must have a SECRET level clearance for safeguarding classified information/ and material required at the contractor facility. Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) classified material released to and developed under the contemplated effort must be held within a contractor's SCI facility (SCIF). Access to SCI material requires adherence to the requirements set forth in the following: Department of Defense(DoD0Manual (DoDM) 5105.21, volume 1, SCI Administrative Security manual; Administration of Information and Information Systems Security; DoDM5105.21, volume 2, SCI Administrative Security Manual: Administration of Physical Security, Visitor Control, and Technical Security; DoDM 5105.21, Volume 3, SCI Administrative Security Manual: Administration of Personnel Security, Industrial Security, and Special Activities; ICD 403, Foreign Disclosure and Release of Classified National Intelligence; ICD 703, Protection of Classified National Intelligence Including Sensitive Compartmented Information; ICD 703-02 Reporting Requirements for individuals with Access to Sensitive Compartmented Information; ICD 703-03, Protection of Classified National Intelligence Including SCI Shared with Entities Outside the Intelligence Community; ICD 703-04, foreign Ownership, control or Influence (FOCI); ICD 710, Classification Management and control markings systems; ICPG 710.1, Application of Dissemination controls: Originator Control (ORCON); DoD 5220.22-M, Change 2, national Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM); and DoD 5220.22-R, DoD Industrial Security Program. Any contractor will comply with all regulations/manuals/directives stated herein which provide the necessary security and classification guidance for personnel, information, physical, automated information security (AIS), and technical security measures and is a part of the SCI security specifications for the contemplated contract. Contractual efforts will be executed in accordance with applicable Department of Defense (DoD) Security Classification guides (SCG), marking practices, program Operations Security(OPSEC) Plans and DD254 requirements. A determination by the Government not to open the requirement to competition based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received as a result of this notice of intent will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Responses must be received no later than 7 Jan 2019 (4:00 p.m. Eastern Time). Submit responses to: Alan McCarty, Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division, Code 2.5.2.1.2, Highway 547 Bldg 562-3C, Lakehurst, NJ 08733-5000, or by electronic mail to: alan.mccarty@navy.mil