Synopsis for Sensor Data Backhaul Full Motion Imagery Ingest & Distribution

The General Services Administration, Public Buildings Service, R5 Acquisition Management Division, intends to issue a sole-source Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity contract to Sigma Defense Systems, Inc. This requirement covers the procurement of Tactical Two-way Sensor Data Transfer (T2SDT) Suites, along with engineering support, subject matter expertise, mission operations and training support, and information assurance and configuration management services. The agency cites FAR 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source, as the authority for this action, noting that the vendor developed the proprietary software required for sensor data backhaul and full motion imagery ingest and distribution.

Solicitation ID05180019 is classified under NAICS 334290, Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing, and PSC 58. The resulting contract will utilize both Time and Materials and Firm Fixed Price task orders over a one-year performance period. While the government anticipates an award date of May 1, 2018, the solicitation documentation includes 18 attachments such as a Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan, pricing templates, and evaluation criteria.

The response deadline for this notice is April 16, 2018. Although intended as a sole-source award, the agency will consider quotations submitted by any responsible source capable of providing the required T2SDT Suites. Requests for the solicitation must be submitted via email to the points of contact, including William M. Chapman, by April 4, 2018. All administrative and contracting activities are managed through the General Services Administration office located in Chicago, Illinois.