TF/TA Radars

AMD 1 - The response date is corrected to read 3Oct2022 at 5:00 pm. ************************************************************************************************************************************************* The United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) Directorate of Procurement has a requirement for a new Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for support and production activities of Terrain Following / Terrain Avoidance (TF/TA) Radars. This IDIQ will employ six 12-month ordering periods, utilizing Cost-Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF), Firm Fixed Price (FFP), and cost reimbursable contract line items (CLIN) to satisfy all necessary services to include sustainment support, Research and Development services, and procurement units for both Department of Defense (DOD) and Foreign Military Sales (FMS). The IDIQ provides these activities in support of TF/TA SKRs that will provide operators with real time weather information, a ground map, and object detection and identification capabilities for use on multiple SOF aviation platforms, including the CV?22, MC?130J, MH?60M, and MH?47G airframes. USSOCOM intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with Raytheon Company, McKinney, TX, Cage Code 96214. It was determined only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy the Government's requirements for sustainment and production of Silent Knight Radar (SKR) systems common terrain following/terrain avoidance (TF/TA) radars for use on multiple Special Operations Forces (SOF) aviation platforms. The requirement to post a Sources Sought Notice (SSN) was waived in accordance with DFARS PGI 206.302-1(d). This determination of only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements is in accordance with 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) and FAR 6.302-1. Any responsible source may still submit a capability statement which shall be considered by USSOCOM. This notice does not constitute an Invitation for Bids (IFB), a Request for Quote (RFQ), or a Request for Proposal (RFP) and it should not be construed as a commitment of any kind by USSOCOM to issue a formal solicitation or ultimately award a contract. USSOCOM is in no way liable to pay for or reimburse any companies or entities that respond to this announcement. Any costs incurred by interested companies in response to this announcement will NOT be reimbursed. All information marked as proprietary information will be safeguarded to prevent disclosures to non-government personnel and entities. The Government anticipates awarding one contract related to this announcement for a period of approximately six years. This notice of intent is also not a request for competitive proposals. However, all responsible sources may submit a capability statement which shall be considered by the Government if received within fifteen (15) days of this notice. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. The Government is not responsible for any cost incurred for submissions in response to this notice. Any questions regarding the above requirement should be submitted in writing via email to Ms. Jennifer Metty, Procuring Contracting Officer, at email Jennifer.metty@socom.mil with courtesy copy to Mr. Eric Rousseau, Contracting Officer, at eric.w.rousseau.civ@socom.mil.