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U--NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT to Signature Reasearch, Inc. for Phase III of Model Validation Effort.

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The Department of Defense's US Army Research, Development and Engineering Command intends to award a sole source, firm-fixed price contract to Signature Research, Inc. for Phase III of a Model Validation Effort. The contract involves procuring specialized software related to thermal signature modeling, with an expected delivery date of August 17, 2009. Signature Research is uniquely qualified for this contract as the sole developer of the physics-based Signature software and EOView software, which the government has extensively invested in for military test and evaluation purposes. The company’s specialized knowledge and intimate understanding of the software’s technical nuances make it the only responsible source capable of meeting the government's requirements. This action is issued under the authority of the Department of Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation (DFAR) Part 206.302-1, citing that only one responsible source can satisfy agency needs. Interested parties have five days from the notice publication date (August 4, 2009) to present evidence that competition could benefit future procurements, with responses due by 9:00 AM Eastern Time, August 10, 2009. The NAICS code associated with this contract is 541330, with a business size standard of $27 million, applicable to military weapons support. All considerations regarding competition are at the sole discretion of the Government, and inquiries are directed to the identified contracting officer by email, with no telephone inquiries accepted.

General Info

Sole source contract awarded to Signature Research for specialized thermal signature software delivery by August 2009.

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Department Of Defense → W6QK Acc-Apg Director

NAICS

541330 - Engineering Services

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PostedAug 4

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Defense → W6QK Acc-Apg Director

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OfficeABER PROV GRD, MD, 21005, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → W6QK Acc-Apg Director

Office AddressABER PROV GRD, MD, 21005, USA

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Full Description

This is a NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT using Department of Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation DFAR Part 206.302-1 Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. The US Army Research, Development and Engineering Command Contracting Center, Aberdeen Installation Contracting Division, 4118 Susquehanna Avenue, Aberdeen, MD 21005 has a requirement to procure the following items: CLIN 0001 1 each Phase III of Model Validation Effort The intended delivery date for the item(s) is August 17, 2009. The Government intends to award a Firm-Fixed Price sole source contract to Signature Reasearch, Inc. This firm is the sole developer of the software. Specialized knowledge is possessed by the contractor that developed the physics-based Signature software. The US Government has invested millions of dollars into Signature Researchs EOView software that is being tested for potential use in test and evaluation of numerous military systems over many years to come. Signature research is in the best position to understand all the nuances of the code and the critical aspects of the material characteristics to properly model the thermal signature. The associated North America Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 541330 and the Business Size Standard is $27.0 million (military weapons). All responses received within five (5) days after date of publication of this notice will be considered by the Government. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement no later than 9:00 AM Eastern Time, Monday, August 10, 2009. Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government in future procurements. For questions concerning this Notice of Intent, contact Ginger Babcock, contact@example.gov. Posting date of this requirement is August 4, 2009. A determination by the Government not to compete with this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. NO TELEPHONE REQUESTS WILL BE HONORED.