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Software Validation Testing

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N32205-17-T-4973Federal

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The Military Sealift Command plans to award a sole source contract to L-3 Technologies for engineering test support on the USNS SUPPLY. L-3 is currently handling the installation of a new Machinery Control System software version R24.0 under a separate contract, and this new effort will focus on providing engineering support to perform regression testing, scenario exercises, and validation based on predetermined test criteria. This contract will be awarded under a deviation from full and open competition allowed by the Federal Acquisition Regulation, specifically tied to a provision in the National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2015. The contract falls under the NAICS code 334419 with a size standard of 500 employees. The contract title is Software Validation Testing, with solicitation number N32205-17-T-4973, posted by the Department of Defense’s MSC Headquarters in Norfolk, VA. While this is a notice of intent rather than a solicitation, interested parties may submit quotes within 15 days after the synopsis posting date for government consideration, though the government retains sole discretion whether to compete the requirement. No solicitation will be issued. The point of contact for this procurement is Daniel M. Glod, who can be reached via email or phone at the contact information provided.

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Military Sealift Command sole source contract to L-3 for USNS SUPPLY software validation testing.

Contract Value

$57,239

NAICS

334419 - Other Electronic Component Manufacturing

Place of Performance

Contracting Office Address: Building SP-64 471 East C Street Naval Station Norfolk, NORFOLK, VA, 23511, USA

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NONE

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Mschq Norfolk
Contacts1 person available
OfficeNORFOLK, VA, 23511-2313, USA
Office AddressNORFOLK, VA, 23511-2313, USA

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This posting constitutes the Military Sealift Command's (MSC) notice of the intent to award, on a sole source basis, a contract to L-3 Technologies, 90 Nemco Way Ayer, MA 01432 for engineering test support on board USNS SUPPLY. L-3 is performing the installation of a new sotware version R24.0 for the Machinery Control System (MCS) under a separate contract. This effort will be limited to engineering support to perform regression testing, scenario exercises, and validation in accordance with pre-determined test criteria. The statutory authority for other than full and open competition is Class Deviation - Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures - Defense Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DARS) Tracking number 2015-00004 - implementing Section 815 of the National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2015. The applicable NAICS code is 334419 and the size standard of 500 employees. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit quotes. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotes. However, all quotes received within 15 days after date of publication of this synopsis may be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete this requirement upon receipt of response to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. There will be no solicitation available.

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