TAC MAAS

This is a notice of intent that the United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) intends to award a sole source contract to General Dynamics - Advanced Information Systems (GDAIS), 1200 Joe Hall Drive, Ypsilanti, MI 48197 for Naval Special Warfare Command (NSWC) Tactical Multi-Intelligence Analysis and Archive System Software (TAC-MAAS). The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 511210, with a business size standard of $7,000,000.00. USSOCOM's specific requirement is to purchase six (6) TAC MAAS equipment, licenses, maintenance, and corresponding training for new workstations for NSWC and to have an option for training and additional TAC MAAS supplies not to exceed 12 months from date of award. TAC MAAS software is independently developed and fielded for tactical use. Using a single brand minimizes software testing, integration, maintenance, training requirements and streamlines logistics support processes GDAIS software is are not attainable through resellers. This software is needed for interoperability and compatibility with the simulators being used since 2007. This notice is not a request for offers. The contractor identified is the only known source for the subject requirement. However, any other responsible vendor believing they have the capability of meeting the requirement may submit their capabilities to include technical documentation to establish the potential of meeting the Government's need. This notice is not a request for offers. The anticipated date of award is 30 September 2012. The Government intends to negotiate with only one source under the authority of the Federal Acquisition Regulations 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements. In accordance with FAR 6.302-1(a) (2) (ii), these items are determined to be peculiar to one manufacturer and not available from any other source. All responses from responsible sources will be considered. Any such responses must be in writing and include technical and pricing information. A determination by the Government not to compete the proposed effort on a full and open competition basis, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the government. Responses are due no later than 18 September 2012 at 10:00 a.m. EST. Only electronic submission will be accepted. Interested vendors may submit information for consideration of their capabilities and qualifications to erica.fairley@socom.mil.