Validation/Verification and Configuration Management of System of Systems Analysis Toolset

NOTICE OF CONTRACT ACTION (NOCA) DRAFT 21 August 2014 NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE-SOURCE REQUIREMENTS CONTRACT THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS. This is a notice of intent to award a sole source contract under the statutory authority of 10 USC 2304(c), as implemented by FAR 6.302-1 (a) (2) (iii) (B), only one responsible source exists, and no other capability to obtain supplies or services will satisfy the AFNWC/XZ requirement for performing Verification/Validation and Configuration Management of the System of Systems Analysis Tool Set (SoSAT). The Government has conducted market research leading up to development of its acquisition strategy, which substantiates the need for the contract discussed below. This sole-source contract will allow TechSource Inc. to provide highly specialized support to the AFNWC Nuclear Red Team in Electronic Warfare-Strategic System Capability Assessments (EW-SSCA). This sole-source action will result in a contract with an estimated contract value of less than $500K. The sole purpose of this contract is to ensure these critical mission requirements continue. While this notice of intent is for informational purposes only, and is not a request for competitive proposals, interested parties (to include small and small disadvantaged businesses) may identify their interest and technical capability, and submit information which will be considered by the agency. No foreign participation is authorized for this requirement. Contractor performance on this effort will require a Top Secret security clearance. The applicable NAICS code is 541712 with a corresponding size standard of 500 employees. The Standard Industrial Classification code is 8733, Non-commercial Research Organizations. This announcement constitutes the only notice for this effort.